What's Cooking With Chef Noel

From grilling to roasting, Honey can be used in just about any recipe, whether served hot or cold. Honey is great when used in baked goods, as its silky texture keeps baked goods so moist.  Replace sugar with equal parts honey in your favourite cake or cookie recipe, and taste the difference. A light drizzle of this luxurious treat on your toast can turn a piece of bread into a spectacular breakfa...

In this episode Chef Noel is joined by the witty and real Tania Lou to talk all things one pot. Which is the title of her brand new book.  Tania Hernandez better known as Miss Tania Lou was inspired by the late Rt. Hon. Dr. Louise Bennett Coverley, Jamaica’s Queen of Culture, to write her third book featuring true stories that she experienced in Jamaica and Canada, poems, including a tribute...

Episode 30 is all about celebrating Caribbean culture and cuisine for Caribbean Heritage Month. Joining chef Noel is Shana Thomas from the Global Taste. The Global Taste is a media platform that highlights the endless beauty of Caribbean people and places through the art of storytelling. In this hour-long conversation chef Noel and Shana dig deep into Caribbean food being culturally appropriated o...

In this witty episode chef Noel is joined by the forever hungry Mirna who is a lover of travel and food, she has travelled over 42 different countries, but since the pandemic, she decided to eat and show her audience different cuisine from around the world since she can't get to travel. Dig in this episode and listen to how she is now making a name for herself in the food vlogging world by staying...

In this episode Chef Noel is joined by the chef and owner of Tricnic catering Nicholas Stennett to talk about his entrepreneurial journey and how he got started. Nicholas Stennett is Originally of Jamaican descent, Chef Nicholas Stennett’s fascination with cooking from a very young age, was no surprise to his family. As he was always in the kitchen experimenting with various seasonings and trying...

Chef Noel is Joined by Toronto's top media boss, marketer, and salesman Roger Dundas talk about the Bylacks.com Restaurant Week's debut. The By Blacks Restaurant week is running from May 10 - 23. Roger Dundas is the publisher and co-founder of ByBlacks.com. He is a salesman at heart, and there’s no good salesman without a strong marketing mind. Roger has been selling and marketing a range of produ...

In this episode Chef, Noel is joined by the amazing Grace Cameron, who is a Communications Strategist, Writer, publisher and Editor-in-chief for the JamaicanEats Magazine. Grace Cameron dish on her journey to starting the magazine, her new project Jamaica in a box, her book 10 Reasons Why Jamaicans Run so fast and more..... You can find out what all the buzz is about and join the Jamaican Eats fam...

In this episode chef Noel is Joined by the World's first female master blender in the spirit industry to talk about her journey and the process from Cane to glass. In this episode, you will learn all about Appleton rum and what makes it unique. After graduating from the University of the West Indies with a Bachelor of Science Degree, First Class Honors, Joy spent some years teaching chemistry, bef...

In this episode, Noel is joined by Nat and Tony of My Food Nation to talk about food photography, food styling, how they got started and the restaurant scene in Toronto. If you are a restauranteur or want to become a food blogger or food photographer this is a must-listen episode for you. You can follow My food Nation on Instagram @myfoodnation. Instagram @iamchefnoel

In this spirited episode Chef Noel is joined by Mixologist Mero talking cocktails for spring and what you need at home to mix up your drinks. Mero shares a gin cocktail that you can make at home using smoked honey and Angostura bitters or aromatic. Listen and let's mix and sip.

In this episode chef Noel is joined by culinary educator Simone Walker-Barrett, aka the Diva Chef to talk about her culinary journey, women in culinary and much more.

Have you ever thought about eating raw or going vegan? In this fun-filled episode Chef Noel is joined by Stacia Davidson, who is a plant-based vegan for many years and she is now sharing her success story and how she is not only saving animal lives but her own. She believes that you must eat to live, not live to eat. You can join Stacia raw diet challenge from May 1-21. Listen as we dig deep in co...

In this episode Chef Noel is joined by his good friend Kevin Burgin to talk about Kevin's Show the Main Ingredient and to take a trip down memory lane.

In This episode chef Noel share all the happenings since season 1 including the awards that he won, his new book and restaurant. This show is the welcome back episode.

Yes, we've made it to the end of season one. Episode 18 Is the final episode for 2020. Stay tuned to find out What's Cooking in season 2. See you all in 2021. Thanks for all the listening in 2020.

In this episode chef, Noel is joined by young 9-year-old cook Jacob case and his mom Paula Johnson to talk about their debut cookbook which is a quarantine-inspired recipe book, and how Jacob found his love for cooking. Mom Paul also drops some words of inspiration.

In This episode Chef Noel is joined by long-time friend Christopher Chuck of Clarendon Cuisine to talk about what it takes to operate a successful catering company.

In this episode, Noel is Joined by Annette Davidson of the Chef's Advocate to discuss branding and marketing for chefs' success in a competitive market. Throughout her career, Annette has broadened market visibility for well-known brands having worked for powerhouses such as Liz Claiborne, Oscar de la Renta and Donna Karan New York in various marketing roles. In 2009 her passion for marketing and...

Do you believe your health is your wealth? My special guest Kamila Mcdonald ​struggled with her weight for years and got from her highest of 188 pounds in 2003 to 125 in 2009. Kamila began building her health and fitness brand online in 2009 after openly sharing her health and weight-loss transformation across various social media platforms which culminated, at the time, when she was crowned Miss...

Not every day you hear a story where a lawyer turns baker. In this episode Chef Noel is joined by Brittany Baker to talk about food allergies, the (lack of) options that those living with multiple food allergies have for indulging a sweet tooth, and why those with a serious Fear of Missing Out can now rest easy and miss out no more. When Brittany was diagnosed with celiac disease in 2012, she foun...

In This episode of What's Cooking with Chef Noel, He is joined by wine Specialist and Educator Debra Taylor the Wine lady to spill everything you need to know about wine from the vineyard to the glass. Debra shares her journey of how she got started in the business 28 years ago along with the wine information you need to get by. If you are a wine enthusiast you will enjoy this episode. 

In This episode of What's Cooking, Chef Noel is joined by former restauranteur Phil Dewar better know as Soulyve to discuss what it takes to run a successful restaurant. Soulyve held a restaurant in Orangeville, Ontario for 10 years before becoming a private chef and he is here to share his secret to success and how he got featured on Food Network Canada top show You Gotta Eat Here. If you are con...

There is a popular phrase if you can’t stand the heat stay out of the kitchen, and this is so true. This phrase can be the literal heat from the fire or the unavoidable lifestyle that the kitchen comes with being a chef. In this episode Chef, Kenny joined chef Noel to discuss the kitchen culture; the health risk of being a chef.  It’s no secret that behind the glamorous kitchen life that chef...

In This episode Chef, Noel is joined by Mea Allman, who is celebrating 21 years as a breast cancer survivor. Listen as she shares her story and the food she used to help her immune system. Mea Allman is a Certified Professional Life Coach who encourages others to make, meet and exceed goals in both their personal & professional lives. She has used her success as a 21-year Breast Cancer Su...

Do you believe that food help to shape our lives? In this episode, we are going to find out how Chicken and its rich gravy have shaped Donna Hope's life, who went from being a high school dropout to holding a diploma to now a University professor. In this episode, Professor Hope shares some nostalgic culinary moments g...