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Sittin' in the KitchenMy Foodie Friend and I Champion Two Underdog VegetablesThis podcast is short and funny! My famous foodie friend Mairlyn Smith and I champion underdog vegetables – brussels sprouts and parsnips. May it remind you to expand your culinary horizons and eat your greens!Tune in here: https://www.marionkane.com/podcast/foodie-friend-champion-underdog/
2025-01-1608 min
Country Roots ShowMarion’s Country Roots Show du 14-12-2024 (country-roots@sfr.fr)Titre ArtisteLITTLE BITTY-ALAN JACKSON ** BACK ON THE CHAIN GANG-AARON WATSON & TWINNIE ** THE LAUNDRY SONG-AARON LACOMBE ** JUST IN CASE-BOBBY OSBORNE ** I DON'T WANT TO BE WANTED-CHARLEY RIVERS ** THE CRIB SONG-BRETT KISSEL ** WISHFUL THINKING-BILLY MATA & THE TEXAS TRADITION ** SHE CALLED ME BABY-CHARLIE RICH ** AMERICAN MADE-CHRISTIAN KANE ** SEVEN DAYS-CHRISTIAN KANE ** THE BOTTLE'S HOLDING ME-CHERISE CARVER ** GREATEST HITS-EMILY NENNI ** REAL HONKYTONKIN' MAN-ABE MAC ** HEN PRAYERS GO UP-JASON ALLEN ** I KNOW SOME COWBOYS-JENNY TOLMAN ** THINKIN' 'BOUT YOU TONIGHT-JESSEE LEE ** COWBOY CONSTITUTION-CURTIS GRIMES ** MUDDY WATER-GEORGE DEARBORNE ** WEST TEXAS DUMPSTER FIRE-JACK NELSON ** BLUE CHRISTMAS-JOEY + RORY ** HAVE YOURSELF A MERRY LITTLE CHRISTMAS-JOE NICHOLS ** HAVE...
2024-12-231h 59Sittin' in the KitchenChef Matty Matheson on Addiction, Politics and PancakesCongratulations to Matty Matheson on 11 years of sobriety! I interviewed Matty in 2017 when he was still newly sober. His joie de vivre was apparent in our conversation and today he still broadcasts messages of love for his new lease on life. Matty's authenticity is part of his charm - he is big, gregarious, tattooed, creative, down-to-earth and principled. And I highly recommend his recipe for fluffy pancakes! Listen to my conversation with Matty Matheson here: https://www.marionkane.com/podcast/chef-matty-matheson-addiction/ Find the recipe for the world's best, fluffiest pancakes here: https://www.marionkane.com/recipe-2/matty...
2024-11-2114 min
Sittin' in the KitchenBrooklyn Duo Champions Gefilte FishRosh Hashanah, Jewish New Year, is approaching on October 2 to 4.The Gefilteria is the brainchild of Brooklyn NY residents Liz Alpern and Jeffrey Yoskowitz, champions of Jewish cuisine. Their specialty: gefilte fish that far surpasses the versions that have given this dish a bad name. I interviewed the authors of The Gefilte Manifesto in 2016; tune in to hear us talk about Jewish foods and a touching anecdote about the renowned neurologist Oliver Sacks' last meal: https://www.marionkane.com/podcast/brooklyn-duo-champions-gefilte/
2024-09-1914 minSittin' in the KitchenI Sleuth the Ultimate Dessert at the Winona Peach FestivalYou can count on the month of August in Ontario to reliably bring us these things: long lines of traffic headed toward cottage country, at least one big thunderboomer of a rainstorm - and juicy, luscious Ontario peaches. I highly recommend you try my recipe for Peach Galette (pictured here). Adding a layer of almonds is a trick I learned from Jacques Pepin – it keeps the crust from becoming soggy. https://www.marionkane.com/recipes/recipe-peach-galette/ For true peach enthusiasts, visit the annual Winona Peach Festival in Southern Ontario. Try the peach sundae - it'll knock your s...
2024-08-0809 min
Sittin' in the KitchenI Grill Author Rob Firing While He Barbecues SteakCalling all-day trippers and barbecue lovers! Ross and I took a road trip last month around Lake Ontario via Kingston and Rochester. A highlight of our five-day tour was the Dinosaur Bar-B-Que lunch in Rochester. We ordered Sweetheart Deal for Two ($41 U.S.) - the full rack of ribs and four sides. The tender, smoky ribs were succulent and divine - potato salad and baked beans were delicious. The best! If you're stuck and home and have a hankering for delicious barbecue, listen to my podcast episode with grill expert and author, Rob Firing. Rob has some excellent t...
2024-07-1119 min
Sittin' in the KitchenJudith Jones, Julia Child’s Editor, Talks About her Dear FriendThe new biography on the life of book editor Judith Jones is having its moment in the literary spotlight. Judith, who died in 2017 at 93, was a publishing pioneer. She rescued "Anne Frank: The Diary of a Young Girl" from the publisher's rejection pile and famously collaborated with Julia Child. In 2012, I visited Judith Jones at her Upper East Side home in NYC. Her little dog stole gum from my purse and we had marvellous conversation about Julia and her iconic cookbook “Mastering the Art of French Cooking” – a culinary tome of enduring popularity. Tune into my conversation with Judith Jones to hear...
2024-06-1309 minSittin' in the KitchenJulia Child’s Second Act: Alex Prud’homme Tells AllAlex Prud'homme had a special bond with his great aunt, Julia Child. I found Alex an affable and warm person. Perhaps that's because we both had a special connection to Julia – I was her dear friend. In 2016, I interviewed Alex Prud'homme while he was on a book tour promoting The French Chef in America. You can listen to our conversation here (and I highly recommend it – Alex is delightful!): https://www.marionkane.com/podcast/julia-childs-act-alex-prudhomme/ There are two staples from Julia in my cooking repertoire: Potatoes Anna and Lemon Loaf Cake. You'll find both of those recipes here: https://www.mario...
2024-04-0415 minSittin' in the KitchenFrom Patriarchy to Pâté, Restaurateur Jen Agg Tells AllEloquent Toronto restaurateur Jen Agg is a strong woman. Her book “I Hear She's a Real Bitch” relates how the media has not always been kind, mischaracterizing Jen's feminine strength and ambition as pushy and bitchy. As a strong woman, who also had a career in a male-dominated field, I can relate. I don't find Jen to be a bitch. When I interviewed her in 2017, I found her to be passionate, principled, caring, creative and a credit to her profession. Listen to my interview with Jen Agg here: https://www.marionkane.com/podcast/patriarchy-pate-jen-agg-tells/Follow Jen on Inst...
2024-03-0713 min
Sittin' in the KitchenSean Brock on his Friend Tony, Fatherhood and Fried ChickenOld-school fast food is in Sean Brock's blood. The Nashville-based, James Beard award-winning chef recently opened Joyland - a burger-fries-fried chicken joint that hearkens back to the 1950s. We can see Sean's love of diner food in Charleston episode of Parts Unknown clip of him with Anthony Bourdain to the iconic Waffle House. In this funny and nostalgic video, Sean waxes poetic about the virtues of scattered, smothered chunks while Anthony declares the food is better than French Laundry. Since this was filmed, Sean has found sobriety and we have lost our great Anthony but the charm of this...
2024-02-2915 min
Sittin' in the KitchenWaldorf Salad: The Icon Lives OnThe Waldorf Salad – named after its birthplace, Manhattan's legendary Waldorf Astoria hotel – has evolved since it was first created in 1896. In my 2013 interview with the hotel's then executive chef David Garcelon, we talked about the enduring popularity of the famous salad. At the time of this interview, the Waldorf Astoria was serving 20,000 salads/year! Hear David and me chat about the evolution of the world's most famous salad here: https://www.marionkane.com/podcast/youre-a-waldorf-salad/I also wrote a blog post based on my interview with David, which includes my recipe for Waldorf Salad: https://www.marionkane.com/.../chef...
2024-02-0111 minCountry Roots ShowMarion's Country Roots Show du 23-12-2023 (country-roots@sfr.fr)Je vous présente mon avant dernier direct de cette année avec ce matin, comme nous sommes à la veille de Noël des chansons de Christmas. Pour débuter vous venez d’écouter Corey Kane et de suite un Western Swing avec Clay Walker et plus tard un tour en France avec Rose, Ian, Eddy, Pierre et Annabel et bien entendu on retournera aux States ensuite. Titres - ArtistesIF YOU AIN'T IN TEXAS - COREY KANECOWBOY CHRISTMAS - CLAY WALKERMARSHMALLOW WORLD - GARTH BROOKS & TRISHA YEARWOODBLUE C...
2023-12-232h 01Sittin' in the KitchenI Talk Tarte Tatin with Pastry Chef Joanne YollesMy friend pastry chef Joanne Yolles made Tarte Tatin together at least six times before we perfected the recipe. We went through a lot of apples and butter - but oh my, was it worth it! Practice makes perfect. Tune into this episode to learn the recipe the hacks we discovered after baking this ultimate apple scrumptious dessert: https://www.marionkane.com/podcast/talk-tarte-tatin-joanne-yolles/ Here is the Ultimate Tarte Tatin recipe: https://www.marionkane.com/recipes/recipe-tarte-tatin/ and the story behind it https://www.marionkane.com/recipe-2/pastry-chef-joanne-yolles-core/ For more recipes of all kinds...
2023-10-1909 minSittin' in the KitchenGetting to the Core of the McIntosh Apple StoryApples are my favourite fruit, and I particularly love the McIntosh. It's truly part of Canada's culinary heritage, originating as a wild seedling in the Ontario village of Dundela. The story of the McIntosh is compelling, with moments of triumph and tragedy. Listen further to learn about the dramatic history of the McIntosh:https://www.marionkane.com/podcast/core-mcintosh-apple-story/My recipe for Apple Crumble works best with tart apples. Try making it with a mix of McIntosh, Northern Spy and Cortlands: https://www.marionkane.com/recipe-2/apple-crumble-crisp-crunchy-and-delish/For more recipes of all kinds, join...
2023-10-1214 minSittin' in the KitchenI Grill Author Rob Firing While He Barbecues SteakBBQ guru Rob Firing taught me two important lessons about grilling steak. First is to use a coulotte cut of beef; for the uninitiated, the coulotte is boneless, has the flavour of a flank steak but is less chewy. (Bonus: Coulotte is usually reasonably priced). The second piece of advice Rob gave me was to reverse-sear. This method requires slow, low temp cooking before briefly searing the juices in. Trust when I say that reverse-searing guarantees a tender, juicy steak, every time!Listen to my podcast episode with Rob Firing here: https://www.marionkane.com/podcast/grill-rob-firing-barbecues-steak/
2023-09-0719 minSittin' in the KitchenI Sleuth the Ultimate Dessert at the Winona Peach FestivalShould peaches be crunchy or soft? What is the best peach dessert? Are peaches an aphrodisiac? Find out these things and more when you listen to my podcast episode about the Winona Peach Festival which takes place this weekend August 25-27.https://www.marionkane.com/podcast/sleuth-ultimate-dessert-annual/Visit the Winona Peach Festival website for more information: http://winonapeach.com/I have an outstanding recipe for Peach Galette. It uses a trick I learned from chef Jacques Pepin - layering ground almonds to prevent a soggy bottom crust. https://www.marionkane.com/recipes/recipe-peach-galette/
2023-08-2409 minSittin' in the KitchenStephanie Hersh Talks About her Beloved Mentor Julia ChildToday is the birthday of my mentor and friend Julia Child. In 2014, I interviewed Julia's long-time assistant Stephanie Hersh. She confessed to me that she told a fib to get her job! She also shared a story about a time Julia made her break the law. Stephanie affectionately thinks about Julia every day: https://www.marionkane.com/podcast/stephanie-hersh-talks-beloved/After Julia passed, Stephanie Hersh sent me the most warm, beautiful reflection on our dear friend. You can read Stephanie's touching email here: https://www.marionkane.com/julia-child-100/raise-a-toast/For recipes of all kinds, join my Facebook...
2023-08-1511 minSittin' in the KitchenI Visited Olivia Chow at Home – She Has a Message of HopeNewly elected mayor of Toronto Olivia Chow has long been an advocate for social reform. In 2015, I visited Olivia in her downtown home just weeks before she announced her NDP candidacy in the federal election. We chatted about our mutual passion for food and cooking, in particular our wish for a Canadian national program offering nutritious food for all schoolchildren. Like her late husband, Jack Layton, she had a message of hope.
2023-07-2710 minSittin' in the KitchenCarlos Frias Gives Insider Tips on the Best Cuban Food in MiamiIn 2018, I went to Miami and interviewed the delightful food journalist Carlos Frias. Carlos spoke lovingly of his father, who was saved from hard labour in a Cuban prison camp by his ability to cook. It is clear from this interview how much Carlos's father influenced his love of food. Carlos and I also talk about our shared love of yucca, recommends Miami’s Palacio de los Jugos and how to make mojo. I should be in Miami now – fun in the sun! You can listen to the full interview here: https://www.marionkane.com/podcast/carlos-frias-insider-tips-cuban/ Carlos recently made the...
2023-03-0921 min
Sittin' in the KitchenFish and Chips Are Hot - From Old-School to Haute!Confession: I love fish & chips! Growing up in London, I joined the Girl Guides because weekly meetings were followed by a trip to The Regent, a fish & chips shop around the corner. I wasn’t interested in slip knots or lighting a bonfire. I went there for the chips. In 2015, I sat down with food journalist Daniel Young - aka @youngandfoodish - a fish & chips expert, to discuss the merits of this tasty dish in London U.K.: www.marionkane.com/podcast/fish-chips-hot-school-haute/If you're in Toronto and have a hankering for fish & chips, I recommend Len Duckworth’s (o...
2023-02-0913 minSittin' in the KitchenLen Senater Thinks Outside the BoxThinking outside the box is Len Senater's special talent. Ten years ago, Len set out to create a space where cooks, chefs and communities could collaborate. The Depanneur became a hub for food creativity in Toronto, attracting a loyal following to its many pop-up dining events. I had a memorable meal there, made by the brilliant Greg Couillard, one of Toronto's most talented chefs. Len also came up with a brilliant idea of how to use The Depanneur to empower Syrian refugees in a project-turned-non-profit known as Newcomer Kitchen. I sat down with Len in my Kensington Market kitchen to...
2022-10-2020 minSittin' in the KitchenMontreal is Most Famous for Smoked Meat and Chewy BagelsSmoked meat and bagels. Both of these foods were made popular in Montreal's Mile End neighbourhood which, at one time, was mainly home to Jewish immigrants. It is also where my father grew up. On a recent trip to dad's old stomping grounds, I spoke to two general managers of Mile End's culinary institutions: Schwartz's Deli and St-Viateur Bagel. We chatted about the history of their businesses and the enduring popularity of their food. Both destinations were favourites of Anthony Bourdain and Leonard Cohen. Listen to the podcast here: In my accompanying blog post, I pay...
2022-09-1511 minSittin' in the KitchenKathleen Purvis Shares her Wisdom about Southern FoodOn a 2014 trip to a food writers’ convention in Memphis, I learned that virtually every topic related to Southern food is a matter of debate. Does sugar belong in cornbread? Should we pronounce it pe-cahn or p-can? Fortunately, my friend and expert on Southern culture Kathleen Purvis was on hand to settle these and other matters of culinary debate. Tune in to hear me pepper Kathleen, currently a freelance food journalist, with questions about Southern food – she is a real gem! www.marionkane.com/podcast/food-writer-kathleen-purvis-shares/For recipes of all kinds, join my Facebook group, Sittin' in the Kitc...
2022-08-2512 minSittin' in the KitchenWendy Bray was Inspired by a Holocaust SurvivorThere are some people in this world who have a light that shines so bright, it illuminates everyone around them. My friend Wendy Bray is one such person. Wendy, Senior Fund development Manager at the Red Door Family Shelter in Toronto, has an enduring positive outlook on life - something we both learned from a mutual friend who survived Auschwitz. Listen to my recent podcast interview with Wendy and you'll be reminded that even in the darkest times there is room for hope. Donate to support her work at reddoorshelter.ca.
2022-07-0714 minSittin' in the KitchenKatz’s Deli in New York City: Where Harry Met SallyNYC's iconic Katz's Deli - yes, that deli from the movie When Harry Met Sally - has served their famous pastrami to hungry customers since 1888. Katz's is New York's oldest deli and has survived two pandemics: the flu of 1918 and now, Covid. In 2015, I had a conversation with the deli's delightfully funny owner Fred Austin shortly before he retired. Read the podcast transcript here: https://www.marionkane.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Katzs-Deli-Transcript.pdfFor recipes of all kinds, join my Facebook group Sittin' in the Kitchen: https://www.facebook.com/groups/SittinInTheKitchen
2022-06-3011 minSittin' in the KitchenLesleigh Cooks for a Living and She Tested a Few Chicken WingsI teamed up with my trusty recipe tester chef Lesleigh Landry to perfect home-cooked chicken wings. My criteria for superior wings: they must be salty, spicy, crunchy and crispy. Lesleigh and I taste-tested 7 recipes - baked & fried. Find the winning versions plus my special recipe for Blue Cheese Dip here: www.marionkane.com/recipe-2/lesleigh-landry-loves-work-recipe/
2022-05-2616 minSittin' in the KitchenJulia Child, The Canadian ConnectionJulia Child loved her visits to Toronto. On her first visit to our fair city in 1991, she was wowed by a lunch cooked by some of Canada’s top chefs. I'll always remember the touching moment when she walked into the kitchen to thank the chefs who had cooked for her. Listen to my podcast and you'll hear from Toronto’s finest chefs, the former Cookbook Store manager and an elite ice cream maker recall their love and respect for Julia.
2022-04-0720 min
Sittin' in the KitchenJudith Jones, Julia Child's Editor, Talks About her Dear FriendJULIA and JUDITH: Next Tuesday, the Canadian Food Network premieres The Julia Child Challenge (it has begun in the U.S. this week) - a show where home cooks enter culinary challenges, each competing to win a paid three-month cooking course at Le Cordon Bleu in Paris. Julia was my friend and mentor until her death in 2004. She changed my life forever. Another friend of the beloved TV cooking star was Judith Jones - Julia's long-time editor. From the moment the manuscript for Mastering the Art of French Cooking dropped onto her desk, Judith's life was never the same. I...
2022-03-1409 min
Sittin' in the KitchenWaldorf Salad: The Icon Lives On (Rerun)The Waldorf Salad – named after its birthplace, Manhattan's legendary Waldorf Astoria hotel – has evolved since it was first created in 1896. In my 2013 interview with the hotel's then executive chef David Garcelon, we talked about the enduring popularity of the famous salad. At the time of this interview, the Waldorf Astoria was serving 20,000 salads/year!
2022-02-2411 min
Sittin' in the KitchenShawn Adler Taps into Native Roots at Pow Wow Café (Rerun)A few steps away from my home in Toronto's Kensington Market is the Pow Wow Café where they make the most delicious #indiantacos. The restaurant, owned by the talented and energetic #Ojibway / #Jewish chef Shawn Adler, has turned to catering for homeless shelters in the wake of Covid. The Pow Wow Café isn't offering take-away or dine-in until further notice but Shawn has hinted that pop-ups at the restaurant are likely to happen during the spring/summer months. Shawn’s second restaurant, The Flying Chestnut Kitchen in Eugenia, Ontario, currently offers take-away on Friday and Saturday nights.
2022-02-1012 min
Sittin' in the KitchenRosemary Kelly is an Intrepid Traveller and a Free SpiritRosemary Kelly is my long-time friend. Her Facebook name is: rosieonthemove. Her LinkedIn profile is: Independent Health, Wellness and Fitness Professional. Rosemary is an intrepid traveller. She cooks. And she’s treated cancer patients with massage. She is a free spirit. Rosemary told me her story at the kitchen table in her cozy apartment in downtown Toronto. I began asking how long we’ve known each other.
2022-01-2716 min
Sittin' in the KitchenMassimo Bottura is on a Mission to Turn Food Waste into Gold (Rerun)17% of food produced globally each year is wasted. In 2020, 811 million people around the world went hungry. When I interviewed chef Massimo Bottura in 2017, we talked about his consuming passion to end hunger. Massimo believes we can restore dignity to society's most vulnerable people with a sense of community and food. Massimo was warm and friendly. We had an instant connection over our shared interest in decreasing food waste and he was delighted with this photo of me dressed in cabbage leaves that accompanied my article in the Toronto Star in 1992: How to be a Green Cuisine Queen! We chatted about...
2021-12-0216 min
Sittin' in the KitchenGetting to the Core of the McIntosh Apple Story (Rerun)From its beginning as a wild seedling to the tragic death of its first-generation tree, Canada's own McIntosh apple has a dramatic history of success and near ruin. Listen to my podcast in which I visit Dundela, Ontario – the birthplace of the McIntosh apple - and sleuth the colourful story of our nation's favourite apple.Try my recipe for Apple Crumble: https://www.marionkane.com/recipe-2/apples-of-my-eye/
2021-09-2214 min
Sittin' in the KitchenBrooklyn Duo Champions Gefilte Fish (Rerun)The Gefilte Manifesto' authors Liz Alpern and Jeffery Yoskowitz have done much to redeem the maligned reputation of gefilte fish. In honour of next Monday night’s Rosh Hashanah – the Jewish New Year – I'm revisiting my 2017 podcast when we talked about our love of this Jewish food delicacy.
2021-09-0214 min
Sittin' in the KitchenMidland's First Annual Butter Tart Festival: A Tribute to Canada's Iconic Dessert (Rerun)Every June, right around Father's Day, thousands of people descend on the small town of Midland, Ontario, to eat thousands of butter tarts. The oldest documented butter tart recipe comes from the Barrie Royal Victoria Hospital Cookbook published in 1900. There is a hot debate about the butter tart’s origins but this much is clear - butter tarts are a truly Canadian confection. Covid has deferred Midland's next butter tart festival until June 11, 2022. Meanwhile, please listen to my podcast from the very first Midland butter tart festival in 2013. It was a rollicking event where I sleuthed out the secrets to ba...
2021-06-0710 min
Sittin' in the KitchenThe Nugget Man: Dr. Robert Baker (Rerun)This week, I'm taking a look back to my first ever podcast (recorded in 2011) when I sleuthed the incredible legacy of food scientist Dr. Robert C. Baker.Dr. Baker completely transformed how people consume chicken. Prior to his work, Americans largely farmed chickens for egg production and ate an average of just 15 lb of chicken per year. After his work at Cornell University developing 40+ poultry innovations, American chicken consumption skyrocketed to 90 lb/year! It was Dr. Baker, not McDonald's, who is credited with the invention of the chicken nugget nor did he profit from or seek accolades for...
2021-05-0521 min
Sittin' in the KitchenJudith Jones, Julia Child's Editor, Talks About her Dear Friend (Rerun)I interview Judith Jones, Julia Child's longtime editor and good friend, at her Upper East Side apartment in 2012.
2021-04-1409 min
Sittin' in the KitchenQuebec Chef Martin Picard on Food, Foie Gras, Fun (Rerun)Chef Martin Picard is famous for his nose-to-tail restaurant Au Pied de Cochon. Since 2009, he has divided his time between that Montreal eatery and his equally popular sugar shack 50 km away in the lush countryside. When I visited, he generously shared his thoughts on traditional Quebec cuisine, foie gras, maple syrup, cooking with leftovers and his 'last supper'.
2021-04-0714 min
Sittin' in the KitchenToronto Landmark 'Harbord Bakery' Celebrates 70th Anniversary (Rerun)I chat with Susan Wisniewski whose family has owned and operated the glorious, vintage Harbord Bakery in downtown Toronto for 70 years.
2021-03-2412 min
Sittin' in the KitchenJoshna Maharaj Creates an Institutional Food Revolution (Rerun)Activist chef Joshna Maharaj uses her creativity, spirituality and passion for fresh, vibrant local food to overhaul institutional kitchens. In her important book "Take Back the Tray," Joshna shares her disdain for bland, processed food believing that it sends the message "I don't care about you" when served to hospital patients, students on campus and other captive consumers.
2021-02-0920 min
Sittin' in the KitchenBruno Feldeisen (Rerun)I'm looking forward to watch award-winning pastry chef Bruno Feldeisen and judge on Season 4 of CBC's Great Canadian Baking Show premiering February 14th. Bruno feels that being a chef is an emotional journey. His personal history has been marked by a difficult childhood and struggles with anxiety. In my podcast conversation with Bruno, you'll hear him speak honestly and courageously about his trials, trauma and triumphs.
2021-02-0218 min
Sittin' in the KitchenNorman Van Aken: The Big Dog of Florida Cooking (Rerun)He's the godfather of New World Cuisine. Anthony Bourdain called him "the big dog of Florida cooking." He's chef Norman Van Aken, an American culinary legend, former hippie and genuinely nice person. I interviewed Norman for my podcast, discussing his humble beginnings as a short-order cook, the diverse influences of South Florida cuisine and that time he famously declined to cook for Trump at Mar-a-Largo.
2021-01-2626 min
Sittin' in the KitchenHaven Toronto Serves up Hot Meals and a Warm Welcome (Rerun)Haven Toronto's executive director Lauro Monteiro is a man of steely determination. He has a strong desire to make things better for Toronto's vulnerable, homeless men ages 55+. I asked Lauro "What gives you hope?" as he works daily on the frontlines of the city's homeless crisis. His reply: “I see the good in people every single day. I see tragedy. I see sad circumstances but, mixed in with that, are some incredible examples of the human spirit. That gives me hope that one day our systems, our politicians, our public policy makers will finally get this ri...
2021-01-1125 min
Sittin' in the KitchenChef Matty Matheson on Addiction, Politics and Pancakes (Rerun)In 2017, I interviewed indomitable chef Matty Matheson. This was shortly before his best-selling tome "Matty Matheson: A Cookbook" was released. Matty's new burger joint in Toronto's boho Queen West neighbourhood "Matty's Patty's Burger Club" serves his signature cheese-slathered burgers, originally made popular at the now closed Parts & Labour restaurant. These days, you can watch Matty's uncensored antics on his YouTube shows "Matty and Benny Eat Out America" and "Home Style Cookery with Matty Matheson." In my interview with Matty, we talk about his addiction and recovery from drugs and alcohol, his heart attack at age 29, his pithy opinions about Trump...
2021-01-0414 min
Sittin' in the KitchenA Chat with Nigella, my Kitchen Cousin (Rerun)I had an instant, warm rapport with Nigella Lawson when I interviewed her in 2015, so much so that she deemed us "kitchen cousins." Nigella and I talked about the healing power of food and our shared impromptu style of cooking. Her new book (available in North America in Spring 2021) and BBC program with the same title "Cook, Eat, Repeat" beautifully reflect the comforting pleasure of cooking.
2020-12-2911 min
Sittin' in the KitchenBaking Maven and Food Network Star Anna Olson Shares Tricks of the Trade (Rerun)With cooler temperatures and holidays ahead comes the urge to bake! In my podcast interview with baker 'par excellence' Anna Olson we discuss how to treat over burns, pan dimensions, why unsalted butter is better and baking tips and tricks.
2020-12-2314 min
Sittin' in the KitchenYou Gotta Eat Here: Sittin' in the Kitchen with John Catucci (Rerun)Funny and endearing, Food Network host John Catucci is a kindred adventurer and eater. His show “You Gotta Eat Here” is my morning meditation. His new show “Big Food Bucket List” highlights John’s favourite restaurant dishes. In our lively podcast chat, he talks about his beginnings as a performer, his dad's Bolognese sauce and his adventures in travel and eating.
2020-12-1813 min
Sittin' in the KitchenAll You Need is Love - and a Nicely Designed KitchenJohn Ota and his wife don't like their kitchen in downtown Toronto. His search for the perfect kitchen took him across North America to 13 famous kitchens including Julia Child's, the Pilgrims', Elvis Presley's and Louis Armstrong's, among others. He describes them in his brilliant book "The Kitchen: A Journey Through History in Search of the Perfect Design."
2020-03-1219 min
Sittin' in the KitchenCarlos Spices Up Kensington MarketThis podcast is dear to my heart – it’s about my Toronto home: Kensington Market. As a podcaster, I notice what I call “good talkers” in my daily life. Carlos Pereira is a character and a good talker. I’ve known him for about 40 years – since I moved into my beloved downtown neighbourhood. Kensington Market is a unique, colourful mix of old houses and small shops where waves of immigrants have long shopped and made their homes. Carlos started working at House of Spice as a teenager in 1977; he bought it in 2012. I talked with Carlos at the famous and popular stor...
2020-01-2916 minSittin' in the KitchenHaven Toronto Serves up Hot Meals and a Warm WelcomeHaven is just that: it's a downtown drop-in open 365 days/year offering hot meals and a warm welcome to marginalized men ages 50+. Lauro Monteiro, Haven Toronto's Executive Director, has a steely determination and a compassionate heart. I visited Haven to chat with Lauro and discovered how he cultivates hope and humanity amid Toronto's cruel housing crisis. But first Scott, a panhandler briefly shares his story.
2019-12-2525 min
2019-11-1815 min
Sittin' in the KitchenStreet Nurse Cathy Crowe: A Fearless, Passionate ActivistToronto street nurse Cathy Crowe is an author, filmmaker, activist and a distinguished visiting practitioner in the Department of Politics at Ryerson University. Cathy has been on the front lines of Toronto’s housing emergency for decades. Her new memoir A Knapsack Full of Dreams recounts her lifelong commitment to social justice. She has led a fascinating life and I feel lucky to call her a friend. We met at Cathy’s co-op apartment in downtown Toronto. Please listen until the end – it’s a powerful moment.
2019-09-1830 min
Sittin' in the Kitchen'Peace, Love & Fibre': A Love Letter to Your ColonWe laugh, we cry. We talk peace, love and fibre. Mairlyn Smith's latest book, her eighth, is a love letter to your colon and a love letter to her late parents. I chat with my dear friend Mairlyn at her Toronto home. She explains her crusade to increase our daily fibre intake and outlines how to do it.
2019-06-1020 min
Sittin' in the KitchenNorman Van Aken: The Big Dog of Florida CookingFlorida chef Norman Van Aken had humble beginnings in the small town of Diamond Lake, Illinois. He remains humble in spite of his successful restaurants, cookbooks and his memoir, "No Experience Necessary." The renowned godfather of New World Cuisine, he co-owns two restaurants in South Florida. He's a reader, a thinker and a great talker. I interviewed him in Miami.
2019-03-1226 min
Sittin' in the KitchenAndrew Coppolino Says Farm to Table is a Growing TrendAndrew Coppolino is a chatty, affable food journalist based in Kitchener-Waterloo. His new book, FARM TO TABLE, is the brainchild of the Stratford Chefs School which celebrates its 35th anniversary this year. The book features profiles of producers like Ruth Klahsen of Monforte Dairy and Anthony John of Soiled Reputation along with their recipes. Andrew has a passion for the synergy between those who grow and prepare our food. He hopes the book will be a sustainable model for other communities.
2019-01-1716 min
Sittin' in the KitchenSistering Feeds Body and SoulIn the kitchen at Sistering, they're cooking up a storm on a tight budget and they've been doing it for almost 40 years. The cooks at this drop-in and shelter never know how many mouths they'll have to feed. Homelessness in Toronto is a real crisis - and things are getting worse. Without enough affordable housing, people are forced to sleep outside or in overcrowded shelters. Sistering is struggling to provide assistance and dignity to women in cruel circumstances but, as you'll hear, the facility faces its own challenges.
2018-12-2017 min
2018-11-2623 min
Sittin' in the KitchenToronto Restaurateur Anthony Rose Loves Jewish FoodAnthony Rose and I both love old fashioned Jewish food. Anthony is a popular chef and restaurateur with a cluster of hip eateries on a gritty strip of Dupont Street in downtown Toronto. Rose and Sons, the original one, is a deli style diner featuring a mean pastrami sandwich, chicken soup with matzo balls and chopped liver. We met at his French-style bistro, Bar Begonia, to chat about his mini empire and his cookbook: The Last Shmaltz.
2018-11-0816 min
Sittin' in the KitchenNew York Food Writer Gabriella Gershenson Is a Kindred SoulI met Gabriella, a fledgling food writer, at the James Beard Awards dinner in 2004. We caught up again in New York this year and chatted about our Jewish roots in Riga, Latvia, our affinity for Montreal and our mutual love of prunes.
2018-09-2619 min
Sittin' in the KitchenI Grill Author Rob Firing While He Barbecues SteakIt was a sunny day in Rob Firing's Toronto garden where he grilled a ribeye with service berries and garlic scapes on his humble barbecue - delicious! Meanwhile, he gave me a tutorial on his favourite topic: steak. His new book "Steak Revolution" explores the more unusual cuts of beef including my new favourite - culotte. His book introduced me to the best way to cook it - the reverse-sear method.
2018-07-1819 min
Sittin' in the KitchenJoshna Maharaj Creates an Institutional Food RevolutionChef Joshna Maharaj is driven by a passion for social change. She rejects the processed, dreary and bland food served in most institutions. She was chef at The Stop Community Food Centre in Toronto where she worked to re-imagine the traditional soup kitchen. Joshna has also revitalized campus food and the fare in hospitals. She is a compelling talker who expresses her spiritual beliefs eloquently. She says, “The intersection of food stuff and god stuff is my happy place.”
2018-04-2520 min
Sittin' in the KitchenCarlos Frias Gives Insider Tips on the Best Cuban Food in MiamiAward-winning journalist and Miami Herald food editor Carlos Frias reconnected with his ancestral homeland in his memoir, “Take Me with You: A Secret Search for Family in a Forbidden Cuba”. His restaurant recommendations included Miami’s Palacio de los Jugos and Empanada Harry’s – both fabulous finds. He shared his lively stories with me at the Herald newsroom on the outskirts of Miami.
2018-03-1521 min
Sittin' in the KitchenMarlene Benedicto Is Tasting Toronto on WheelsMarlene Benedicto has been in a wheelchair since she was three years old. She lives with her boyfriend in downtown Toronto and has a day job. Since 2011, she has been writing a blog called 'Tasting Toronto on Wheels'. In it, she writes restaurant reviews, reports on food events and shares recipes. I chatted with her in the kitchen of her apartment.
2018-02-1316 min
2018-01-3014 min
Sittin' in the KitchenA Taste of Home Cooking at the Toronto Homeless MemorialOn the second Tuesday of every month, homeless people and their advocates gather at the Church of the Holy Trinity in downtown Toronto. They read out names and honour those who have lost their lives on the streets of the city. Merylie Houston has been cooking lunch for the event for 15 years. The day before, I visited her at home as she prepared mac 'n' cheese for 100. During the communal meal, I spoke to several people who shared their stories.
2018-01-0232 min
Sittin' in the KitchenMassimo Bottura is on a Mission to Turn Food Waste into GoldFamous chef Massimo Bottura has received accolades and awards for his restaurants in Modena Italy and for his latest mission: recycling food waste. He and other top chefs, with their helpers, started feeding the homeless and refugees at Milan Expo in 2015 using only discarded food. This groundbreaking effort is documented in the stunning film 'Theater of Life'. Since then, his project has been duplicated in other countries. Massimo's most recent success is the brilliant cookbook 'Bread is Gold' which features recipes that use what he calls "ordinary ingredients".
2017-12-0616 min
Sittin' in the KitchenBruno-FeldeisenVancouver-based pastry chef Bruno Feldeisen has won major awards and has worked with top chefs in Paris, San Francisco and New York. He has appeared on TV shows like Beat Bobby Flay, Donut Showdown and Chopped. He is a judge on The Great Canadian Baking Show on CBC TV. Don't miss his inspiring story about redemption from childhood trauma.
2017-11-2218 min
Sittin' in the KitchenChef Lynn Crawford on Mince 'n' Tatties and MoreChef Lynn Crawford and I have been friends for decades. Our common bond is a love of humour and a passion for food and cooking. We talk about her path to celebrity, her TV career and our joint project raising funds for a new kitchen at the Sistering shelter in Toronto.
2017-10-1012 min
Sittin' in the KitchenRebecca Coleman Goes Gaga for AquafabaRebecca Coleman’s cookbook Aquafabulous! will appeal to vegans and people who don’t eat eggs. She uses the eggwhite substitute to make meringues, macarons, and mousse. Aquafaba (the liquid from canned beans) is also featured in recipes for hummus, pulled jackfruit, breakfast cookies, and shepherd’s pie.
2017-09-0712 min
Sittin' in the KitchenChef Jagger Gordon Feeds it ForwardChef Jagger Gordon has declared war on food waste. His multi-faceted non-profit Feed it Forward recycles food that would otherwise be wasted by the food industry. He has an organic farm, serves meals at Nathan Phillips Square and dishes out soup, sandwiches and salad at his pay-what-you-can soup bar in downtown Toronto. He's a big guy with big ideas and big plans.
2017-08-0312 min
Sittin' in the KitchenChef Hugh Acheson: TV Personality, Restaurateur, Cookbook Author, Educator, ThinkerI talked with chef Hugh Acheson on his visit to Canada to present at this year's Terroir Symposium. His topic: representing Canada on the world stage. Well-known for his appearances on 'Top Chef', he has strong opinions on sexism in the food industry, on being Canadian and on teaching school children to cook.I talked with chef Hugh Acheson on his visit to Canada to present at this year's Terroir Symposium. His topic: representing Canada on the world stage. Well-known for his appearances on 'Top Chef', he has strong opinions on sexism in the food industry, on being...
2017-07-1714 min
Sittin' in the KitchenFrom Patriarchy to Pâté, Jen Agg Tells AllRestaurateur Jen Agg named her memoir "I Hear She's a Real Bitch". We chatted about her mixed reputation at one of her restaurants, Grey Gardens, in Toronto's Kensington Market. Hear her thoughts on being a successful woman in a food industry rife with sexism, misogyny and the bro culture.
2017-06-0913 min
Sittin' in the KitchenChef Matty Matheson on Addiction, Politics and PancakesI met chef Matty Matheson for this conversation at Parts & Labour in Toronto. He consults on menus when he's in town between Vice TV shoots that take him around the world. His show, Dead Set on Life, has made him a rising star. His TV antics and his recipe for fluffy pancakes have made me a fan.
2017-04-0714 min
Sittin' in the KitchenMen Who Have Known Homelessness Cook Up a Taste of HomeStreet nurse Roxanne Danielson and health promoter Kristen Ireland of the Inner City Family Health Team in downtown Toronto lead cooking workshops for men who are or have been homeless. I attended one of these uplifting, lively sessions at the 519 Community Centre and stayed for a delicious lunch of paella. It was a communal effort and a heartwarming time for all.
2017-03-2415 min
Sittin' in the KitchenTurning the Tables: A Restaurant Server DishesJill, a restaurant server with an acting career, loves her job. It gives her a chance to observe the human condition, have fun and make good money. There are times, however, when guests behave badly and cause frustration all around. This is the real behind-the-scenes story from the front of house.
2017-02-2812 min
Sittin' in the KitchenWindows on the World to Porter House - Chef Michael Lomonaco Tells AllChef Michael Lomonaco opened his steakhouse, Porter House Bar and Grill, in 2006. He was executive chef at Windows on the World on September 11, 2001 and survived by pure chance. He dedicates his work every day to the colleagues and friends he lost on that fateful day. Hear him talk about this and his love of cooking.
2017-01-3011 min
Sittin' in the KitchenMark Kenny at U of Guelph Leads Campus Food RevolutionMark Kenny, food procurement manager at the University of Guelph, is on a mission to put delicious, nutritious food on thousands of students’ plates. He works with local suppliers and uses the talents of chefs on campus. In addition, he coordinates group purchasing for colleges and universities across the country, thereby extending his mission nationwide.
2016-12-2208 min
Sittin' in the KitchenBest-of-Bridge4 million copies later, Best of Bridge cookbooks are a slice of Canadiana. Eight bridge-playing women friends in Calgary cooked up this idea in 1975. Now, three young ladies are carrying on the tradition with Best of Bridge The Family Slow Cooker. Julie, Elizabeth and I chatted about Classy Chicken, Christmas Morning Wife Saver and Hamburger Soup.
2016-12-1615 minSittin' in the KitchenShawn Adler Taps into Native Roots at Pow Wow CaféShawn Adler's father is Jewish; his mother is Ojibway. His new restaurant in Toronto's Kensington Market features Indian tacos: fried bannock crowned with a selection of toppings. He's an upbeat, energetic young man with fingers in many pies.
2016-12-0512 min
Sittin' in the KitchenBrooklyn Duo Champions Gefilte FishBrooklyn NY residents Liz Alpern and Jeffrey Yoskowitz are the co-authors of The Gefilte Manifesto. They also operate The Gefilteria: an online service that sells their own brand of gefilte fish. Their mission is to redeem, reclaim and redo this much-maligned Jewish holiday food. And they succeed!
2016-11-2314 min
Sittin' in the KitchenJulia Child's Second Act: Alex Prud'homme Tells AllMy conversation with Julia Child's great-nephew Alex Prud'homme focuses on her rise to stardom as TV's first celebrity chef. His new book 'The French Chef in America' picks up where their previous book 'My Life in France' left off.
2016-11-0715 min
Sittin' in the KitchenBaking Maven and Food Network Star Anna Olson Shares Tricks of the TradeAnna Olson is a pastry chef and a star on Food Network Canada. She has a new cookbook: 'Bake with Anna Olson'. We discuss how to treat oven burns, ingredient temperatures, pan dimensions and baking tips and tricks.
2016-10-1714 min
Sittin' in the KitchenQuebec Chef Martin Picard on Food, Foie Gras, FunChef Martin Picard is famous for his nose-to-tail restaurant Au Pied de Cochon. Since 2009, he has divided his time between that Montreal eatery and his equally popular sugar shack 50 km away in the lush countryside. When I visited, he generously shared his thoughts on traditional Quebec cuisine, foie gras, maple syrup, cooking with leftovers and his 'last supper'.
2016-09-1214 min
Sittin' in the KitchenChef Claudio Aprile Talks Success, Happiness and Chicken FingersChef Claudio Aprile has been cooking for decades and his culinary journey has taken him from a Brampton doughnut shop to Michelin starred restaurants in the UK and Spain. He is a dignified presence as a judge on MasterChef Canada and a consummate gentleman.
2016-08-1015 min
Sittin' in the KitchenRedemption and Recovery on the Menu at Chef Jonathan Gushue's Restaurant "The Berlin"He was a star chef with a young family but, one night in 2012, he disappeared without a trace for two weeks. Now he’s back with a hot new restaurant and a cautionary tale. Jonathan Gushue was the chef at Langdon Hall in Cambridge Ontario, named one of the 100 best restaurants in the world. Before that, he was one of the youngest chefs in North America to earn the coveted five-diamond rating at Truffles in Toronto. Today Gushue is co-owner of The Berlin, a new treasure in Kitchener. That’s where we met to discuss his struggle with addiction and his...
2016-07-1014 min
Sittin' in the KitchenAmanda Cohen, Chef/Owner of NYC Resto "Dirt Candy", Talks VeggiesI spoke with Amanda Cohen, owner of hugely popular NYC vegetable restaurant Dirt Candy, at the 10th annual Terroir Symposium in Toronto. She explained her love of vegetables and her no-tipping policy.
2016-05-2911 min
Sittin' in the KitchenSusur Lee: I Chat with a World-Class Toronto ChefI first met Susur Lee more than 30 years ago when he and chef Michael Stadtlander were newcomers to Canada. His idealistic philosophy about food struck me as ahead of its time; as it turns out, he was. Now the high-profile owner of five successful Toronto restaurants, his Asian fusion food is refined, elegant and delicious.
2016-05-0813 min
Sittin' in the KitchenFood Cabbie Helen Brings Greece to my KitchenHelen Antonopoulos owns and operates a Toronto food truck called Food Cabbie with her husband Spiro. Her version of the famous Greek egg dish called Strapatsada caught the attention of celebrity chef Nigella Lawson who used a rendition of the recipe in her book: Simply Nigella. It made the perfect lunch when Helen cooked it for me in my kitchen.
2016-04-1914 min
Sittin' in the KitchenYou Gotta Eat Here: Sittin' in the Kitchen with John CatucciJohn Catucci and his fork travel far and wide boosting the popularity of local eateries on Food Network's "You Gotta Eat Here". He's funny, endearing and - what can I say? - you gotta listen!
2016-03-3113 min
Sittin' in the KitchenTop Spots to Nosh in South Beach MiamiI highlight a few of my favourite places to eat in the culinary melting pot of South Beach Miami: Haitian food at Tap Tap, in particular goat tidbits; a Kobe burger at the Delano Hotel; pigs' feet stew at Puerto Sagua and people watching at the News Cafe.
2016-03-1413 min
Sittin' in the KitchenLidia Bastianich Conquers America One Plate at a TimeLidia Bastianich came to the USA at age 12 with her family as a refugee from the former Yugoslavia. Her heritage is Italian and so is her cooking. I chatted with her at Felidia, the flagship restaurant she opened 35 years ago. Lidia's Mastering the Art of Italian Cuisine is her 10th and most recent cookbook. Don't miss her description of cooking for the pope.
2016-01-1314 min
Sittin' in the KitchenWhole Foods Raises the Bar with Self-Serve FoodTim Everett, prepared foods team leader at the Yonge and Sheppard Whole Foods Market in Toronto, explains their popular hot and cold food bars. I enthuse about this - my favourite way of eating. Although self-serve food may have a bad rap, I point out the virtues of choosing what, how much, when and where I eat.
2015-12-1510 min
Sittin' in the KitchenA Chat with Nigella, my Kitchen CousinNigella Lawson has bounced back better than ever after much-publicized personal troubles. She was recently on tour to promote her 10th cookbook and accompanying BBC TV show, both called Simply Nigella. I spoke with her in Toronto. It turned out we have a bond in our shared passion for food and cooking. In particular we both take a casual approach to recipes allowing for experimentation and even failure.
2015-11-1511 min
Sittin' in the KitchenRuth Reichl Explains the Healing Power of CookingCooking, eating, and sharing food can be deeply therapeutic. Ruth Reichl takes that to heart in her new book My Kitchen Year: 136 Recipes That Saved My Life. She is a renowned restaurant critic, author, and editor. She was editor-in-chief at Gourmet Magazine for a decade until it was abruptly closed in 2009. Her latest book was born out of the crushing day when she lost her job along with a part of her identity. I spoke with Ruth about her book and our shared path as food journalists in Toronto.
2015-10-2910 min
Sittin' in the KitchenRoger Mooking is Cooking on All BurnersRoger Mooking is a Juno award winning hip-hop artist - and when he turns his talents to food, the results are no less entertaining. He is a star of Food Network and Food Network Canada who appears on Man Fire Food, Heat Seekers, and Chopped: Canada. He co-created Everyday Exotic and penned a cookbook by the same name. Between writing, TV, opening restaurants, and recording music - he is a very busy man.
2015-10-2712 min
Sittin' in the KitchenMy Snack Attack Eating Chips with Peter NealPeter Neal and his brother Chris started their food company making croutons by hand in their mother's Aurora, Ontario kitchen. Now they distribute salsas, chips, salad dressings and more around the world. I had fun tasting Neal Brothers kettle chips at All the Best Fine Foods in Toronto.
2015-10-2011 min
Sittin' in the KitchenI Talk Tarte Tatin with Pastry Chef Joanne YollesToronto pastry chef Joanne Yolles and Marion Kane Food Sleuth® discuss apple desserts in general and that delicious French confection Tarte Tatin in particular.
2013-09-1309 min
SeanRasmussenFood writer Marion Kane remembers the first recipe she learned to makeVeteran food writer Marion Kane tells the story of the first recipe she learned to make. It's a touching coming of age story about growing up Jewish in London in the 50s and 60s...
2013-03-2205 min
SeanRasmussenMarion Kane: Bon Appetit, Eh? Julia Child Series, Pt.2In part two of my Bon Appetit series, celebrating the life and legacy of Julia Child, it’s the Canadian connection. I talk with some of Toronto’s leading chefs and foodies about Julia Child’s Toronto visits. You’ll hear from Jamie Kennedy, Mark McEwan and Hart Melvin who cooked for Julia Child when she was in town. I also speak with cookbook maven Alison Fryer.
Marion Kane, Food Sleuth
www.marionkane.com
Produced by Sean Rasmussen
2012-09-0720 min
Sittin' in the KitchenThe Nugget Man: Dr. Robert BakerMarion Kane, Food Sleuth interviews Dr. Robert Baker, the man who invented the chicken nugget
2012-03-1421 min