Kitchen Confession

Sound Bites: Better Exercise, Pot Pints, and Cold Boiled Pasta Producer Matt and I roundtable food headlines from the past week including a fierce twitter debate on cold boiling pasta, the best time to fit in your workout, and new pot infused beverages coming to shelves in Canada.

This week I talk about food trends with Joy McCarthy, blogger and cookbook author of Joyous Health. Joy says a food journal can help you evaluate your diet as you tweak your lifestyle and eating habits over the years .

Producer Matt and I sit down at the kitchen table to discuss current food trends and food headlines from around the world. How to reduce our Kitchen Carbon Footprint, Insects You'll Be Eating in the Future, and just for fun Why Do Dogs Chew Everything?

In this episode I sit down with Shift Collab therapists Vivian, Melissa, and Jaylin to chat about de-stigmatizing mental healthcare, the real meaning of self care, and I share a little about my journey with anxiety, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and independence with sight loss.

The Urban Vegetarian host Desiree Nielsen put on her dietitian and foodie hat when writing her new cookbook Eat More Plants. We talk about cookbook recipe testing, and vegetarian cooking for a healing and therapeutic experience.

Comedian and Food Network host, John Catucci teases season two of his show Big Food Bucket List. Plus we swap memories of an Italian upbringing and compulsive kitchen habits!

Round table on the Latest in Food News Producer Matt Agnew shares the latest headlines in food news in this round table conversation, including an artificial intelligence cucumber challenge and resurrecting Mummy's best sourdough recipe!

Today I chat with "Just Crumbs" blogger Suzie Durigon about "Bake it Forward", her campaign to spread kindness and cheer through food! We also hear a little about her Italian roots and how her she connects with other cultures through nostalgic cooking.

Skeptic Approved! Hannah Sunderani, creator of the plant-based blog "Two Spoons" shares a little about her journey to health through food. Plus we check out her 5 stamps of approval to please everyone at your table!

After an exciting year of shows, we check in with our very first interview ever! Bryan and Bradford chat about brand development and where a year of hustle has led their company Two Blind Brothers.

Mandy Gleason is the mind behind Replica Surfaces, photography backdrops designed for bloggers and influencers. We chat everything from food styling, the rise of meatless burgers in Texas, and...Monster Warriors!

Michelle Jaelin is a Registered Dietician and she often finds herself playing "food therapist" with her clients. She explores how managing factors like sleep, stress, and illness are a better path to your health goals than riding the Yo Yo of fad diets

Mairlyn Smith is an author, recipe developer, and home economist who combines her "weird sense of humour" with a passion to get people excited about nutrition. We chat about her recently released cookbook "Peace, Love and Fibre".

Shaini is a bean counter, baker, and public speaker with Fighting Blindness Canada. She says the kitchen can be therapeutic but macarons are not! We dish out a little baking wisdom, plus her journey with retinitis pigmentosa.

Jeanine Donofrio and her husband Jack started their blog "Love and Lemons" in 2011 and its been full steam ahead ever since! Jeanine takes us behind the scenes of their lastest cookbook "Love and Lemons Everyday" that features vibrant, plant forward dishes that pack serious veggie punch!

Marcella is a blogger, photographer, recipe developer, and author of Bake the Seasons! We chat with her about her new cookbook that puts a modern twist on old school classics!

Broadcaster Kelly MacDonald shares some of his wildest food memories from his many years on air!

The Depanneur

Irene Matys is a recipe curator, food stylist, and farm to table advocate, talk about triple threat! We chat about the difference local farming makes when it comes to creativity in the kitchen!

Linda Armbruster is the mind behind Magnolia Artisan Cookie Co. and she shares some creative ideas for designer sugar cookies, including one inspired by the Royal Wedding! Plus, we find out the secret to elevating your vanilla game.

Would you put mushrooms in your coffee? How about seaweed in your pad thai? Annie is a Holistic Nutritionist, and she says adding superfoods to your every day diet can pack a big punch!

Souper fan Mike Ross tells us about a career in broadcasting and his favourite half time tradition.

We finish our Taste This series with Caroline Granger. She's one of a few farmers pioneering the Prince Edward County wine region. She shares a little about what goes into cultivating vintages with interest, plus some surprising insights into life on a farm.

Everything old is new again! Station Cold Brew is a Toronto Craft Coffee Brewery and co-owner Mitchell Stern tells us how they've revamped an ancient brewing technique for the modern caffeine fiend.

Taste expert, Lance Johnson powers his home brewery with Raspberry Pie! He tells us about his artistic approach to designer beer and how you can add a little touch 'magic'.

Today I'm giving you a cheat sheet to nail that perfect Thanksgiving Meal, plus a Q&A on some holiday hot topics!

Bourbon, Rye, Scotch, its all whiskey to me! Kitchen Confession's very own producer and editor, Matt Agnew stops by to share his approach to the diverse world of whiskey.

Meagan Dier is a coffee roaster with a nitro powered green thumb! She runs My Indie Coffee Roastery in Newmarket ON, and in this episode Meagan describes the process behind creating one of the most chemically complex beverages out there!

This week we kick off a tasty series on sharpening your palate. Heather Hind is a certified Tea Sommelier and in this episode we talk about tea's origins and the peculiar niche its found in North America's culinary scene.

Food writer Mark Cirillo talks about his book Pizza Cultura that details pizza's humble origins and its journey to North America. Mark has also joined forces with some big names in the Italian scene to form Cucinato, an Italian Culinary Studio in Toronto’s Corso Italia

Kenneth Poon, Educator and one of the 14 cooks that participated in the Casey House pop up called June’s HIV+ Eatery and one of Canada’s first HIV positive restaurants helping eliminate stigma and educate people on HIV/Aids. A survey conducted by Casey House found that a surprising 50% of Canadians would not eat food prepared by someone who is HIV-positive. To battle these findings, Casey House and these cooks educate us and guests of June's HIV+ Eatery on what it means to be HIV-positive today.

Jeff Faber is a classically trained chef from St. Catharines who loves french style and unique delicacies. He shares his experiences cooking at home in the Niagara region and the fishy, fried street meats from his time in Amsterdam. Jeff is getting back into the game after a tough Lyme Disease diagnosis and is committed to educating people on his condition and helping others learn new skills in the kitchen.

Jess Agnew, is a PHD candidate at Virginia Tech. Her experience in the food and hospitality industry combined with her passion for people, food and business has taken her along a welcomed and unexpected path to becoming an Economist. Her huge heart shines as we talk about her Buy 2 Thrive in Mozambique, Grameen Danone Foods, and Shakti Ladies

When Barb was diagnosed with Celiac Disease she had to convert to a completely gluten free lifestyle. She helps us understand the difference between celiac disease and fad gluten free diets. She shares her story on living with celiac disease, exploding pancakes, and you'll never guess what she does with an air fryer. Spoiler Alert it's not cooking!

Ramya is a fellow foodie and radio triple threat at Accessible Media. Last year, she and I went head to head on AMI-tv's cooking competition, Menu Matchup. Today she reminisces about her mother's signature Sri Lankan dishes and shares her secret sword and board approach to butternut squash soup!

When I think of Alecia I immediately think of a strong, positive, kind and a highly motivated training machine! She's a member of the Canadian Bobsled Team, certified trainer, strength and conditioning coach, and my personal trainer! We talk about her bobsled experiences, how to begin your own fitness journey, nutrition, meal planning and proper serving sizes.

Mitchell Felice of MEE-CHef stopped by the KC Kitchen to chat. He spills on who he would love to share a kitchen with and you’ll never guess what he wants to cook. We discover how our paths crossed 6 years ago but met only a year ago and valuable life lessons along with one of my favourite Kitchen Confessions yet.

In this Episode Frank and I visit the Mac and Cheese Festival and take you along while we eat our way through the Milton Fairgrounds. It was exactly what you would've expected. A whole lot of Ooey Gooey Mac and Cheese goodness! Deep fried mac and cheese sandwiches, Hong Kong waffles filled with cheesy mac, and a sweet mac and cheese dessert because all meals should end with a sweet treat! Listen in while we talk with chefs, and festival goers.

Today I’m taking with Kelly Carter from My Organic Heart. She is a certified nutritional practitioner and online nutritional coach. She started My Organic Heart to educate and motivate people to take control of their health through diet. Today she's going to help us navigate the world of diets, detox, and all the buzzwords there in.

It’s The Friday Five Edition and I’m sharing 5 ways to grill the perfect steak. Who doesn’t love a good steak? Those crispy charred bits around the edges of a juicy Rib Eye Steak are what dreams are made of - or at least my dreams. Grab your earbuds and bring me along to your nearest butcher. You can pause or rewind each step to make sure you choose the cut of meat perfect for you. Fire up your grill, and enjoy the scents of summer.

EPISODE 5: Chatting with Laura O’Brien in Episode 5 had me smiling throughout the entire conversation. Her light hearted approach to cooking, and wonderful sense of humour, will inspire you. Laura shares her love of baking, and tips to cleaning as you go in the kitchen. Spoiler Alert! She has help from her four legged clean up crew. They trail her steps securing fallen flour and other ingredients.

Episode 4: Fay Knights once had 20/20 vision and overnight lost most of her central vision due to a condition called Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON). That hasn’t stopped this kind and fiercely independent Marketing and Communications Coordinator with a passion for health and wellness. Fay and I chat about her stand mixer mishap, bump dots and she shares a cooking tip that will have you running to your local hardware store - but only after you’ve finished listening to this Episode…..mmmkay?

Episode 3 is with Cathy Furfaro-Ausman. Cathy is not only my cousin but someone that I have always admired. Growing up with Cathy has taught me to embrace life’s challenges, strive for success and she finds me hilarious and that makes her perfect. She’s an Educator at W.Ross MacDonald School which is the only school in Ontario and Canada for blind and deaf blind students. As a former CNIB rehabilitation instructor Cathy shares many kitchen safety tips, and her three trusty food guides. Spoiler Alert - I’m one of them but who else is on Cathy’s speed dial?

I chat with legally blind backpacker, YouTuber, and Standup Comic Dan Barra-Berger who shares tips for cooking while backpacking, living dangerously when frying and how cooking blind has taught him the importance of proper kitchen utensils.

I talk to Brian Manning of Two Blind Brothers Clothing Line. We chat about his cause driven clothing company with his brother Bradford, faking it in the kitchen, his love for cooking, signature dish, cooking for the family and what unexpected special ingredient ended up in one of our dishes.