Sunday 24 July 2016

Episode 150 - July 23, 2016

Do you know what's in your bottle of olive oil? There's a good chance it's not olive oil!
Val Vagopoulos from Olive That! joins the show to tell you all you need to know about buying and tasting extra virgin olive oil. Labels often don't tell the truth and what should you ask before you buy?

Does the more expensive bottle mean a better product? And how long does olive oil last? Find out so you don't get ripped off the next time you buy a bottle!

Monday 18 July 2016

Episode 149 - July 16, 2016

This show is for all the meat-lovers.
Peter Sanagan from Sanagan's Meat Locker in Kensington Market joins the show with food writer, Ivy Knight.
Learn about Ivy's series of FREE food events at the Drake Hotel...every Monday evening and take part in Butcher Appreciation Night on July 25th.
Peter explains the difference between grass-fed and grain-fed beef and marbling, what some lesser-known but delicious cuts of meat are, and how to find the meats you're looking for.


Monday 11 July 2016

Episode 148 - July 9, 2016

Pay is back from a trip to Nova Scotia where she walked in on her mom massaging lobsters. It's a real thing, apparently. Listen to find details.

Chef Rob Gentile (Buca) and Afrim Pristine (Cheese Boutique) join the show to talk about their love of dogs and how they're raising money for the Etobicoke Humane Society with a big BBQ event where dogs are welcome!

Have you heard of the Newcomer Kitchen? Did you know there are a group of Syrian moms making delicious Syrian meals that you can order to take hoe? Len Senater (The Depanneur) offered his kitchen space to a group of Syrian moms new to Toronto who were staying in hotels and didn't have a kitchen to cook in. With the help of Rahaf and Esmaeel (recently arrived Syrians who assisted in coordinating), that one event snowballed into many opportunities for the Syrian women including cooking for 1000 people at the recent Laminato arts festival and catering a private VIP dinner for guests that included the Mayor. Learn about how you can get involved with Newcomer Kitchen to help them grow and expand.