Kitchen Confession

As the "Wife of a Grocer" Candra Reynolds is always discovering amazing new products and brands. She says it can be tough for entrepreneurs to find the perfect intersection of good products, packaging, and marketing to break into the food space. That's why she puts together the Curated Kitchen Box, stuffed with all her favourite seasonal finds to put the spotlight on brands that are rocking the fo...

Who qualifies as a chef? Does it take restaurant experience or a Red Seal certification? Andrea Buckett recalls years of catering, teaching, and recipe development and feels she's earned her stripes! She's inspired by a broad flavour palate born of the multi-cultural Toronto food scene and shares her top tips for boredom busting meals.

A little compilation of cautionary tales for from our Kitchen Confession-ers for your Thanksgiving prep!

Georgio Taverniti has been rolling pizzas for so long he doesn't even bother to keep count anymore! His family owns Frank's Pizza House and he shares his experience running one of Toronto's oldest pizza joints. We talk about how COVID-19 has impacted his business and a unique way for restauranteurs to step up for their communities throughout the pandemic.

Writer, chef, restaranteur, and TV personality Chef Sang Kim joins us for a conversation about his culinary roots and passion for youth food literacy.

This week Vanessa and Alana Mammoliti (yes, there is a relation!) drop in to chat about their experience as foodie entrepreneurs and how they've adapted their businesses to deal with COVID-19. The girls also share how they found an unexpected connection with their clients as they serve up some decadent treats to help take the sting out of social distancing!

Its grill season and Mary brings us some top tips for barbecue mastery!

Mary takes us on a Tik Tok trend tour and shares some of her favourite ways to reduce food waste in the kitchen. Plus the tables have turned, Mary coughs up a confession of her own!

From food blogging to photography and live TV, Mary Tang has done it all, but its her passion for teaching others that drives her forward! We chat about her blog "Mary's Happy Belly" where it all started, plus we get a crash course in Cantonese cooking.

Producer Matt is back with extras from recent Kitchen Confession episodes. He shares a look at what our production meetings really sound like and a confession about his sad green thumb!

Our friend Suzie Durigon drops in to share all about her new book 'Just Crumbs: Baked'! We talk about some of the nostalgic memories behind the recipes in this terrific cookbook and her experience self publishing for the first time. Plus we try out the Black Bean Brownie Bites in a kitchen demo.

Our Producer and Editor Matt returns for this month's extras! We go behind the scenes of the show with a look at a new live(ish) feature we're test driving right now. Plus some hair care tips, duck confit, and lost confessions!

Our friend Kelly Carter returns to the show to share the launch of her new business "Kelly Carter Nutrition"! We talk about authenticity online, balancing family time with the craziness of a new business venture, and we reflect on maintaining body positivity through quarantine. Plus we test out Kelly's favourite Glow Detox Salad.

Chef Michel Gaumond shares his punk rock take on food that combines traditional basics with "off the rails" experimentation. His restaurant Saint Martha's Brasserie is all about teaching people the value of a great home cooked meal and appreciation for where food comes from.

Celebrity stylist and fellow foodie Kelly Araujo talks about scaling down her penchant for big batch meals to cope with quarantine. She shares her experience acclimating to isolation as a socialite and small business worker, and her view of Portugal on the cusp of COVID-19

Our very own Producer and Editor Matt Agnew introduces a new feature! He takes us behind the scenes of a Kitchen Confession edit session to share some of the great moments that cut for time from "Fables and Focaccia with Jenny Arena" and "Trend Spotting with Pay Chen"! Plus a Kitchen Confession from Matt to celebrate 2 years of episodes.

Farmer's Markets have gone virtual! Pay Chen is a food and lifestyle expert who's passionate about discovering unique artisan products wherever she goes. She shares how you can still find quality commodities and rally around your favourite shops. Plus some other food trends on the horizon and ways to contribute to your community!

Fables and Focaccia blogger Jenny Arena says its important to know where your food comes from. Protected Designations of Origin mean Italian culinary heritage endures and you get the most authentic experience!

Neil Thomson says "enjoy your food, you don't need to overthink it". He and his wife built a brand based on wholesome indulgence and strong partnerships with others doing good work in the world. Neil shares how a producer tackles allergies and eco-conscious packaging, plus what pot legalization means in the snack biz!

Journalist and Master Travellr creator, Winston Sih shares how his adventurous palate sparked his wanderlust! We talk about the impacts of COVID-19 on the current travel climate and emerging trends in sustainable travel.

Agricultural Marketing Specialist Nicole Marenick says that Food Freedom Day is a touch point for how we value food in Canada. We talk about food sustainability, plus three helpings of kitchen confessions!

While drinks like wine or whiskey are steeped in tradition, the gin from Reid's Distillery is all about experimentation! We chat with Jacqueline Reid about their unique spirits.

In this mashup episode we're exploring how you can get more hands on with your child's food education. Joy McCarthy of Joyous Health shares an e-book series she's writing about raising "Little Food Lovers". Plus we learn about a program that's teaching kids their kitchen basics with Lucy Valleau, Public Health Nutritionist with York Region

Nutritionist Tori Wesszer says its time to stop chasing fast fixes and turn to the experts! Her new cookbook Fraiche Food Full Hearts focuses on flexibility that celebrates feel good family meals.

Food journalist and author Amy Rosen chats with me today about her new "Kosher Style" cookbook, plus where to find frozen Rosen's Cinnamon Buns