** TRIGGER WARNING: The following episode mentions actions that some may find triggering, including drug use, assault and eating disorders. If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction, has been a victim of sexual assault or is struggling with an eating disorder you are not alone. If you choose to do drugs please do so safely by having other people around, an emergency plan and always having a naloxone kit on hand. **
In this episode, we talk to Robin "Squiggy" Dutt, a Quinte transplant from Burlington, Ontario. Now calling Picton home, Robin has an impressive resume. After graduating from theatre production at the Toronto Metropolitan University and working in the industry, he took the leap to follow his love of food. He completed the culinary program at George Brown College. After cooking in bigger cities, he brought his culinary talents to Quinte and has worked at multiple restaurants including, The County Canteen and Drake Devonshire Inn. He's now the sous-chef at La Condesa in Wellington. You can catch his amazing food creations on his social media.
In addition to his impressive professional career, he is a social justice advocate that uses social media and other platforms to teach and change minds. He's actively involved with All Welcome Here PEC - a non-profit organization focusing on anti-racism in an intersectionality way.
He's a partner and a dog dad to an incredibly cute pupper - please welcome to the pod, Robin "Squiggy" Dutt.
Follow Robin on IG: @the_brown_squiggy
Follow Paperkite Farm on IG: @paperkite.farm
Follow Book Interrupted on IG: @book.interrupted
Follow Robin's Partner, Lindsay on IG: @mslindsaym
~~ RESOURCES~~
If you are struggling with addiction please reach out for help from friends and family or contact Addiction and Mental Health Services Hastings Prince Edward. You can find free naloxone kits at: https://www.ontario.ca/page/where-get-free-naloxone-kit
If you or someone you know has been assaulted in any way and are looking for assistance and resources please look at Sexual Assualt Centre for Quinte and District at sacqd.com or 613-967-6300
If you or someone you know is struggling with an eating disorder, resources include National Eating Disorder Information, Hopewell: Eating Disorder Support Centre helpline at 613-241-3428.
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