Cynthia Talks Life (DelectablyChic! or Otherwise)

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Happy Lunar New Year!!! If you're interested in getting a copy of Tory and Andy: Our Three New Years!, please visit my site: https://ccmauthor.com/ ! Opening Theme: "Progress is Inevitable" by Black Rhomb Closing Theme: "Landing Place" by Mark July (both courtesy of ShutterStock) Contact info: Instagram: ⁠@cynthiacmintz⁠ Twitter: ⁠@cynthiacm79⁠ Email: ⁠talkslife@cynthiacmin...

Yes, I know I've disappeared, but I've been really busy - getting my book, Our Three New Years! ready for publication! And guess what? It's now available in hardcover, paperback as well as an e-book. For details on where to find it, please visit my https://ccmauthor.com/ https://ccmauthor.com/ ! Opening Theme: "Progress is Inevitable" by Black Rhomb Closing Theme: "Landi...

WTF is with all of this anti-diet culture? Really bugs me that people people feel this way - what's wrong with limiting exposure to ultra-processed foods? And is someone who eats healthfully REALLY super-privileged? Opening Theme: "Progress is Inevitable" by Black Rhomb Closing Theme: "Landing Place" by Mark July (both courtesy of ShutterStock) Contact info: Instagram: ⁠@cy...

In this episode, Cynthia talks a bit about her son and day camp, food issues for both her son and herself and getting Jr. Mintz ready for back to school! Opening Theme: "Progress is Inevitable" by Black Rhomb Closing Theme: "Landing Place" by Mark July (both courtesy of ShutterStock) Contact info: Instagram: @cynthiacmintz Twitter: @cynthiacm79 Email: talkslife@cynthiacmintz.co...

Cynthia talks about the end of the school year, day camps for four year olds, Father's Day, the air quality and more! Opening Theme: "Progress is Inevitable" by Black Rhomb Closing Theme: "Landing Place" by Mark July (both courtesy of ShutterStock) Contact info: Instagram: @cynthiacmintz Twitter: @cynthiacm79 Email: talkslife@cynthiacmintz.com Website: www.cynthiacmintz.com...

Just an update with what's going on with me and the Cheng Mintz family! We're looking forward to a fun Mother's Day weekend, which will include going to a buffet brunch for the first time since 2019. And it'll be the first Jr. Mintz will remember. And not to mention, eat at. Opening Theme: "Progress is Inevitable" by Black Rhomb Closing Theme: "Landing Place" by...

Cynthia talks about looking forward to going to her first in-person Seder since the Before Times and a rant about diversity, identity and feeling shamed about being who she is. John McWhorter: "I Did Not Feel the Need to See People Like Me on TV or in Books" Opening Theme: "Progress is Inevitable" by Black Rhomb Closing Theme: "Landing Place" by Mark July (both courte...

So Nordies is shutting down Canadian stores.  Who's going to take over?  Simon's?  A comeback from an old Canadian brand?  And vocal identities.  The Toronto Star article from last week really struck...that people might be able to tell what someone's background is based on HOW they speak CANADIAN English (that is, people who don't have accents).  So what does Cynthia...

Cynthia talks about her Valentine's Day and talks about the bad pizza she had on Super Bowl Sunday.  She also mentions that the episode was recorded on February 15, which is Canada's Flag Day.  She learned about it from school, and later, this Heritage Minute .  Opening Theme: "Progress is Inevitable" by Black Rhomb Closing Theme: "Landing Place" by Mark July (both courtesy of Shutt...

Cynthia and her family returned to the annual tradition of the "Spin of Prosperity" dinner at the CN Tower after a two year absence (thanks, Pandemic!!!).  It was Jr. Mintz's first time there!  Hear what she had to say about the meal and more on kids' menus!  Also, she'd love to hear your thoughts on kids' menus! Opening Theme: "Progress is Inevitable" by Black Rhomb Closing Theme:...

Happy Lunar New Year!  Happy Year of the Rabbit! :)  Opening Theme: "Progress is Inevitable" by Black Rhomb Closing Theme: "Landing Place" by Mark July (both courtesy of ShutterStock) Contact info: Instagram: @cynthiacmintz Twitter: @cynthiacm79 Email: talkslife@cynthiacmintz.com Website: www.cynthiacmintz.com Like the show?  Don't forget to subscribe and you'll be notified whenever...

What's the deal with restaurant children's menus?  Why haven't they changed much in the past 40 or so years?  And why are they so...unbalanced?  Rarely do you see vegetables, for example.  Have restaurants surveyed parents?  Do you think this makes kids more picky?  Shouldn't parents be exposing kids to a wide variety of different foods?  Isn't it their job, and...

Wishing everyone a very happy holiday season - plus an update on Jr. Mintz and what the family has been doing as well! Lullaby Project Song - Bug Opening Theme: "Progress is Inevitable" by Black Rhomb Closing Theme: "Landing Place" by Mark July (both courtesy of ShutterStock) Contact info: Instagram: @cynthiacmintz Twitter: @cynthiacm79 Email: talkslife@cynthiacmintz.com Website: www.cynthiacmintz...

I hear about this all the time from various "minority" groups.  Can someone explain this?  Everyone always makes it sound like it's an on/off switch.  I don't think I'm doing it.  Am I?   Opening Theme: "Progress is Inevitable" by Black Rhomb Closing Theme: "Landing Place" by Mark July (both courtesy of ShutterStock) Video version of this episode Contact info: Instagram: @...

Host Cynthia Cheng Mintz wishes everyone in Canada a very happy Thanksgiving!!  What are YOU doing this long weekend? Opening Theme: "Progress is Inevitable" by Black Rhomb Closing Theme: "Landing Place" by Mark July (both courtesy of ShutterStock) Contact info: Instagram: @cynthiacmintz Twitter: @cynthiacm79 Email: talkslife@cynthiacmintz.com Website: www.cynthiacmintz.com Like the show? &nb...

Cynthia wants to know why it's so difficult to find Chinese food-specific meal kits/prepped family meals in the Toronto area.  The market is certainly there, both for seniors and younger families.   Opening Theme: "Progress is Inevitable" by Black Rhomb Closing Theme: "Landing Place" by Mark July (both courtesy of ShutterStock) Contact info: Instagram: @cynthiacmintz Twitter: @cynthiacm7...

From COVID to loss of internet and cell service to finding a piano teacher for Jr. Mintz, Cynthia updates listeners on how her summer has been! Opening Theme: "Progress is Inevitable" by Black Rhomb Closing Theme: "Landing Place" by Mark July (both courtesy of ShutterStock) Contact info: Instagram: @cynthiacmintz Twitter: @cynthiacm79 Email: talkslife@cynthiacmintz.com Website: www.cynthiacmintz.c...

Why do I both love and hate social media?  Well, it's got to do with all the bullying that goes on online.  But I still love it, because I've found "friends" as well as used it to promote posts and this very podcast!  Without it, I'm not sure if ANYONE would know about this show...or the blogs I've had! My old LiveJournal blog (Note:  I stopped writing here shortly BEFORE I got...

Mother's Day is May 8!  My plans for the day and my thoughts on motherhood, society and Mother's Day past. Opening Theme: "Progress is Inevitable" by Black Rhomb Closing Theme: "Landing Place" by Mark July (both courtesy of ShutterStock) Contact info: Instagram: @cynthiacmintz Twitter: @cynthiacm79 Email: talkslife@cynthiacmintz.com Website: www.cynthiacmintz.com Like the show?  Don't fo...

Have things really changed for the Cheng Mintz family since March 2020?  How am I feeling?  What about my son?   Mental Health Awareness and East Asian Communities (old article from 2017) Opening Theme: "Progress is Inevitable" by Black Rhomb Closing Theme: "Landing Place" by Mark July (both courtesy of ShutterStock) Contact info: Instagram: @cynthiacmintz Twitter: @cynthiacm79 Emai...

Cynthia discusses Pixar's Toronto-set movie, Turning Red and how she thinks there's too much of a focus on the main character's ethnicty. Fitness Addiction episode Opening Theme: "Progress is Inevitable" by Black Rhomb Closing Theme: "Landing Place" by Mark July (both courtesy of ShutterStock) Contact info: Instagram: @cynthiacmintz Twitter: @cynthiacm79 Email: talkslife@cynthiacmintz.com Website:...

Cynthia talks about her fitness addiction issues and how it came to be. Old DelectablyChic! post about my grandmother's views of ballet Instagram video on fitness addiction Cynthia's article on her grandmother telling her ballet would make her legs look "fat" Instagram video on fitness addiction Opening Theme: "Progress is Inevitable" by Black Rhomb Closing Theme: "Landing Place" by Mark July (bot...

So what has Cynthia been doing?  Take a listen.  She'll also be discussing what to expect in Season 2.   Opening Theme: "Progress is Inevitable" by Black Rhomb Closing Theme: "Landing Place" by Mark July (both courtesy of ShutterStock) Contact info: Instagram: @cynthiacmintz Twitter: @cynthiacm79 Email: talkslife@cynthiacmintz.com Website: www.cynthiacmintz.com Like the show?  Don't forget to...

Cynthia on how she celebrates the Lunar New Year!   Opening Theme: "Progress is Inevitable" by Black Rhomb Closing Theme: "Landing Place" by Mark July (both courtesy of ShutterStock) Contact info: Instagram: @cynthiacmintz Twitter: @cynthiacm79 Email: talkslife@cynthiacmintz.com Website: www.cynthiacmintz.com Like the show?  Don't forget to subscribe and you'll be notified whenever a new one...