Kitchen Confession
147 episodes - English - Latest episode: 8 months ago - ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsThe Kitchen Confession podcast dives into the minds and kitchens of chefs, authors, lifestyle experts, foodie friends, bakers and brewers who share their untold kitchen confessions along with insider tips and tricks of the trade.
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Kitchen Confession: Finale
August 30, 2023 13:00 - 27 minutes - 24.9 MBOne reason Mary began the Kitchen Confession podcast was to help people get more comfortable in the kitchen and not take mistakes too seriously. For our last hurrah, we've whipped up a tasty compilation of the juiciest, messiest, and most unforgettable kitchen confessions that have graced our show, so sit back and get ready to chow down on these candid moments. Guests (in order of appearance): Marcella DiLonardo Mark Cirillo Mike Ross Annie Jeanine Donofrio Shaini Saravanamuthu Tor...
Kitchen Confession: Mary and Matt's Top 10
August 16, 2023 13:00 - 29 minutes - 26.8 MBKitchen Confession producers, Mary and Matt, reflect on over 5 years of episodes and revisit the top ten moments that influenced their outlook on food and cooking.
Kitchen Confession: Best of Baking
August 09, 2023 13:00 - 30 minutes - 27.9 MBWe’ve spoken with many avid bakers on Kitchen Confession and learned a lot from them! So, we're offering up their best tips to help you improve your technique, build better flavour, troubleshoot recipes, and make smart substitutions for special diets.
Kitchen Confession: Best Of The Summer
July 19, 2023 13:45 - 29 minutes - 26.6 MBSummer is in full swing and we revisit some of our favourite seasonal inspirations, from grilling to gardening and great drinks for sharing with friends on the patio!
Becoming An Expert Olive Oil Taster
July 05, 2023 13:00 - 23 minutes - 21.7 MBGot room for seconds? This week we share bonus content from recent episodes on Cut for Time! We hear about challenges and trends in the olive oil industry from international expert, Fil Bucchino; Ryan Hinkson of EatFamous shares the ups and downs of social media for creating food content; and cookbook author Susan Spungen shares her favourite flavour combos from her new book Veg Forward!
John Grimes: Smart Features For The Masses Mean Accessibility Features For Blind Cooks
June 21, 2023 13:00 - 29 minutes - 27.1 MBAt age 19, John Grimes survived bacterial meningitis; but after waking from a coma he learned that neural damage had left him blind. We learn about his early years in recovery and returning to college, as well as his work connecting with the community on his podcast Ambiguously Blind. Now, John enjoys cooking for crowds and says that "convenience for the masses" smart tech holds a lot of accidental accessibility features for the blind grill-master. He shares some of his favourite grilling tip...
Susan Spungen: Creative Ways To Use Vegetables In Every Part Of The Meal
June 07, 2023 13:00 - 26 minutes - 24.4 MBSusan Spungen, a professional food stylist and bestselling cookbook author has just released her latest book "Veg Forward" to encourage people to take their cooking in new and unexpected directions. We discuss some recipes from the cookbook and hear some behind the scenes stories about food styling from the set of Julie and Julia. "Veg Forward" by Susan Spungen is available in accessible formats from the CELA website and on e-readers.
Ryan Hinkson: Careers and Food Trends Start At Mom-and-Pops
May 24, 2023 13:00 - 30 minutes - 28 MBFood content creator Ryan Hinkson calls for people to dig deep to support local business and help cities retain their food culture. We hear about some incredible restaurants that Ryan has featured on Eat Famous and why he wants to put the spotlight on local business owners. Plus, he tells us how ghost kitchens have helped independent chefs beat steep overhead and thrive in a post-pandemic market.
Abandoned Grove with Fil Bucchino
May 10, 2023 13:00 - 28 minutes - 26 MBOnce a punk musician, Fil Bucchino began rejuvenating abandoned groves in Italy after receiving a life changing bottle of olive oil from his parents while touring. Fil explains why he's obsessed with olive oil; what it takes to produce and preserve a quality bottle; and the symbiotic loop of the people, the land, and our food.
Stump Kitchen with Alexis Hillyard
April 26, 2023 13:00 - 29 minutes - 27.4 MBAlexis is the creator of Stump Kitchen where she spends time alongside kids and co-creators with limb differences like hers and encourages body positivity and adaptivity. We discuss what led her to begin experimenting in the kitchen, the progress of disability representation online, and the double edged influence of social media in kids' lives.
Food Identity with Chef Romain Avril
April 19, 2023 13:00 - 23 minutes - 21.7 MBAre cities losing their food identities? In part two of our conversation with Chef Romain Avril, we explore the struggle for independent chefs to create unique and affordable dining experiences post-pandemic while competing with chain restaurants for increasingly precious real estate. Romain says rent subsidies and a strong showing of Michelin-starred restaurants are key to preserving the GTAs food identity. We also discuss how tip culture in North America is damaging for both restaurant owne...
Serve It or Trash It with Chef Romain Avril
March 29, 2023 14:00 - 27 minutes - 25.1 MBRomain Avril is a Michelin trained Chef whose work has taken him around the world and we hear how he mixes the richness of French cooking with exciting flavours from the Asian palate. Plus, Avril is always posting new "Serve It or Trash It" and "Croissant Reviews" online, serving followers with explanations of fascinating gastronomy cooking techniques and honest reviews. He tells us about some of the feedback he's received from the business owners!
Sage Advice for Plant Based Cooking
March 15, 2023 13:00 - 28 minutes - 25.7 MBMary is back with some bonus content from recent interviews on this Cut for Time episode! PlantYou author and blogger, Carleigh Bodrug, shares some sage advice for plant-based cooking; food writer Hannah Sunderani shares her go-to easy weeknight meals; MasterChef, Christine Ha, recalls memories of her mother's beef pho; and Erica Karbelnik sheds light on an unglamorous side of the restaurant industry.
Ragu Scratch Pasta with Jason Barato
March 01, 2023 14:00 - 28 minutes - 25.9 MBJason Barato is a Michelin trained chef and restaurateur who's studied all across the world. He tells us about growing up bussing tables in his parent's cafe; learning about entrepreneurship from his father and good food from his mother; and making the choice to close Trattoria Giancarlo's, his family's restaurant and a Toronto institution, at the onset of the pandemic. Plus, he shares lessons learned about staying sharp in the food and wine world.
French-Italian Fusion with Top Chef's Erica Karbelnik
February 15, 2023 12:00 - 29 minutes - 26.9 MBThis week we meet Erica Karbelnik, season 9 winner of Food Network's Top Chef Canada. She takes us behind the scenes of the show with stories about filming the competition and her unique experience qualifying with, then facing off against her husband.
Track and Field Fuel with Paralympian David Johnson
February 01, 2023 12:00 - 24 minutes - 23 MBFor Paralympian Dave Johnson, food is fuel! The runner shares how growing up with Retinitis Pigmentosa led him to compete for Team Canada and how he manages Type 1 diabetes with healthy home cooked meals that keep him in peak shape for the track.
Winter Catch Up with Mary and Matt
January 18, 2023 12:00 - 29 minutes - 27.4 MBBoosting your "Food IQ", beating inflation, and recipe testing fast and flavourful favourites. Mary and Matt, the Kitchen Confession creators, discuss what's inspiring their culinary adventures this winter. Plus, Mary serves up an amuse-bouche for Season 3 of her AMI-tv docuseries "Dish with Mary."
New Indian Basics with Preena Chauhan
January 04, 2023 14:00 - 28 minutes - 26.3 MBPreena Chauhan is all about spices. She and her mother, Arvinda, have been teaching Indian cooking classes for decades and in the duo's newly released book "New Indian Basics," they aim to teach people how to cook liberally with spices and gain confidence cooking exceptional Indian meals at home. With recipes like Aloo Methi (fenugreek potatoes), Cardamom Barfi (milk fudge), and Maple Tandoori Salmon, "New Indian Basics" bridges traditional techniques and recipes with local ingredients and li...
Plant Based Scrappy Cooking with Plant You Creator Carleigh Bodrug
December 14, 2022 14:00 - 28 minutes - 26 MBKnown in college as a tater-tot-toting poutine fiend, Carleigh Bodrug's friends were surprised to hear that she'd started a blog called "Plant You" about plant based, healthy cooking. Since then, Carleigh published the Plant You Cookbook and launched a meal planner app, all to help plant-curious people make the switch to healthier food with delicious, practical recipes. She tells us about her journey and shares her favourite "scrappy cooking" tips for reducing food waste and beating soaring g...
Tre Sanderson wins season 10 of Top Chef Canada
November 30, 2022 14:00 - 21 minutes - 19.7 MBTre Sanderson is the season 10 winner of Food Network's Top Chef Canada! The self-described "underdog" of the series talks about the drive, dedication, and soul it took to face off against Michelin starred chefs; the women who inspired his culinary pursuits; and how he keeps up with an industry that's constantly evolving.
Anatomy of a Beer
November 16, 2022 14:00 - 22 minutes - 20.6 MBThis week, we're double dipping with some recent guests on Cut for Time! Brewmaster Richard Park walks us through the anatomy of a beer, and how just four main ingredients contribute major flavours; Beverly Crandon says that geography and history go hand in hand with a Sommelier's training; and food writer Hannah Sunderani shares her favourite quick and easy meal ideas.
Spice, Food, and Wine with Beverly Crandon
November 02, 2022 13:00 - 23 minutes - 21.3 MBBeverly Crandon is the second Black female in Canada to become a certified Sommelier. Beverley says there's a whole lexicon around wine that people find intimidating and typically revolves around European regions and cuisine. So, she started the Spice Food & Wine group to find common ground with others and push the envelope with unconventional ethnic pairings. Today, we talk about the food origins and influences she's exploring to make the food and drink industry more exciting and inclusive.
Umami Mirepoix, Ontario Paw-Paws, and Building Flavour Bumps
October 19, 2022 13:00 - 20 minutes - 19.2 MBWe pack a lot into our episodes, but there's always a little more where that came from! In this episode, Mary shares a few great conversations with recent guests left on the cutting room floor. On this edition of Cut for Time, Two Spoons blogger, Hannah Sunderani busts a myth about vegan cooking; Peak Season author Deirdre Buryk tells us about some great forage ingredients and how to cook with them; and Chefs Christine Ha and Devan Rajkumar share their thoughts on developing a great recipe.
Kalen Reacts: Turning viral success into a budding tv career
October 05, 2022 13:00 - 23 minutes - 22 MBWe meet digital media star, musician, and fellow foodie, Kalen Allen; creator of the popular "Kalen Reacts" on Twitter. His over-the-top commentary on social media cooking videos and other entertainment efforts garnered attention from and collaborations with the likes of Ellen DeGeneres; Mariah Carey; and most recently, Ricki Lake. Kalen tells us about his transition from viral success to television broadcast, plus his secret to great home cooking and a few fond food memories.
Coconut Choka with Devan Rajkumar
September 21, 2022 13:00 - 28 minutes - 26 MBChef Devan Rajkumar has been experimenting with food since he was a child, watching his grandmother grind coconut for choka and helping out in the temple kitchen. After bouncing around university, he landed in culinary school in 2009 where he set out on a mission to modernize the craft, traditions and tastes of East and West Indian cuisines. Chef Dev tells us about his early influences, food memories from years of international adventure, and shares a wealth of advice for beginners set on bre...
Craft Brewing with Old Flame Brewmaster Richard Park
September 07, 2022 13:00 - 26 minutes - 24.7 MBAfter getting a world class education in brewing from Labatt, Richard Park teamed up with Old Flame Brewing founder, Jack Doak; the two carving out a storied niche for themselves among the growing craft beer industry in Ontario. Old Flame first took up residence in an old carriage works factory in Port Perry, then the duo revitalized Newmarket's Main Street fire hall, and this fall they're "coming home" to a new space in Toronto's Distillery district. Richard takes us on a tour of their facil...
Street Bites with Tony Bradshaw
August 24, 2022 13:00 - 28 minutes - 26 MBGrowing up in Barbados, Tony Bradshaw spent his summers tailing his father on the job at a vacation resort, where he first fell in love with food and hospitality. Tony tells us about his wide-ranging culinary education from Toronto's CN Tower 360 restaurant, then Morton's Steakhouse in Chicago, and finally opening up his own Caribbean fast-casual joint "Street Bites".
Peak Season with Deirdre Buryk
August 10, 2022 13:00 - 25 minutes - 23.7 MBCooking great meals is so much easier when you start with fresh and flavourful food, so Deirdre Buryk joins us to share her new cookbook "Peak Season". This guide is organized by month and packed with ideas that celebrate the bounty of Ontario - both wild and cultivated; plus how to's on preparing unique seasonal ingredients like fiddle heads and staghorn sumac.
Summer Catch Up with Mary & Matt
July 27, 2022 13:00 - 26 minutes - 24.5 MBMushroom whisky, pizza ovens, and baby-led weaning are all on the table today as Kitchen Confession producers Mary and Matt share what's inspiring their summer culinary exploits!
Goi Vit with Christine Ha
July 13, 2022 13:00 - 27 minutes - 24.9 MBWhen Christine Ha opened up her restaurant in Houston, she didn't want to compete over authenticity with first generation Vietnamese mom-and-pop shops. So, Christine went for her own unique twist of Vietnamese heritage and Texas upbringing for her establishments. Her first venture, The Blind Goat, combined whimsical ambience with modern takes on Vietnamese street foods like Bánh Tráng Nướng (grilled rice paper pizza). Her follow up effort with Xin Chào exposed crowds to more fun fusions like ...
Snap Pea Snacks with Michele Todd
June 29, 2022 13:00 - 23 minutes - 21.6 MBA penchant for cooking and love of the sciences led Michele Todd to a career in Food Science. As a Senior Food Scientist at Riverside Natural Foods, Michele tracks and optimizes every data point behind the delicious snacks of brands like Made Good, Good to Go, and for the pet lovers, Cookie Pal! She tells us about a typical day in the lab and how to turn your Nona's special sauce into an international best seller!
Cheese Pierogis with Mary Smith
June 15, 2022 13:00 - 23 minutes - 21.7 MBAfter the birth of her daughter, Mary Smith figured her declining health was just postpartum "mom life." She spent four years navigating the healthcare system and was finally diagnosed with celiac disease at the age of 32. Mary documented her journey to better health through food on her blog "Mary's Whole Life," where you can find delicious gluten-free, Paleo, and Whole30 recipes.
Mousse au Chocolat with Hannah Sunderani
June 01, 2022 13:00 - 26 minutes - 24.4 MBFood writer, Hannah Sunderani, returns to tell us about her latest venture! The Two Spoons Cookbook is an anthology of adapted French classics that she compiled while living abroad for a growing plant based audience.
Butter Croissants with Steve Hodge
May 18, 2022 13:00 - 29 minutes - 27.5 MBRenowned pastry chef and master chocolatier, Steve Hodge drops by to fill us in on season two of his show "Project Bakeover". Plus, we hear about his shop Temper Bakery and how the pandemic led to scientifically superior croissants!
Beef Stroganoff with Mairlyn Smith
May 04, 2022 13:00 - 28 minutes - 25.9 MBOur friend, author and professional home economist Mairlyn Smith, returns to the show. She tells us about the morning tea ritual she started as an excuse to break out her good china and spread some positivity. And, with buds nearing blossom, we chat about spring garden prep and Mairlyn's herbaceous plans for the claw foot bath in her new fairy garden.
Spicy Nori Popcorn with Daphne Oz
April 27, 2022 13:00 - 27 minutes - 25.3 MBDaphne Oz is an Emmy award winning TV host and New York Times bestselling author. She says people need to get more than they're giving up for positive changes to really stick. So, Daphne wrote her new cookbook "Eat Your Heart Out" to be a reset for people who love to eat, with tons of simple yet luxurious recipes and indulgent healthy foods.
Salted Caramels with Julia Cho
April 20, 2022 13:00 - 28 minutes - 26.1 MBJulia Cho is the Content and Marketing Manager at Purdy's Chocolatier. Recently, the confectioners collaborated with blind and partially sighted chocolate lovers to make the Braille Box; a more inclusive sweet tooth experience. Julia tells us what they learned as a brand by getting to know their customers a little better.
Maple Walnut Sundae with Stuart Sutton
April 06, 2022 13:00 - 24 minutes - 22.2 MBTen years ago Stuart Sutton bought a wooded acreage just outside of Newmarket, Ontario; his family named it Serendipity Forest. The property, thick with sugar maples, came with all the trees and taps Stuart needed to start making maple syrup. Now, for a few weeks every year when the temperature flirts between freezing and melting, he rallies a crowd to collect and boil sweet sap in the sugar shack. Stuart tells us all about the making of Canada's iconic condiment.
Mary Monologue: Degenerative Progress
March 23, 2022 13:03 - 23 minutes - 21.4 MBIn this special episode, we hear the origin story of Kitchen Confession host, Mary Mammoliti! She relates how she learned to cope with degenerative vision loss, detached from anxiety by practising cognitive behavioural therapy, and how her kitchen helped bolster a joyful and empowered new outlook.
Cut for Time with Producer Matt
February 23, 2022 14:00 - 23 minutes - 21.3 MBWhat do MTV Awards, antiquing, and tea infused chocolate have in common? They were all topics savagely cut from recent episodes by our editor and co-producer, Matt Agnew. He shares those deleted scenes and more on our Cut for Time feature.
Poached Pear Strudel with Alexa Jovanovich
February 09, 2022 14:00 - 24 minutes - 22.5 MBAlexa Jovanovich is a fashion designer and the creator of Aille Design. Her brand puts a big statement in the hands of blind and low vision shoppers with pieces that artfully display descriptive and uplifting phrases in braille bead-work. And, while Alexa claims not to be a culinary virtuoso, she shares an indulgent use of fine Niagara ice wine plus some of her favourite Chicago eats!
Liver Pâté with Nancy Kee
January 26, 2022 14:00 - 21 minutes - 19.7 MBNancy Kee was an early adopter of the sourdough craze, already nurturing a mother dough before the bored bakers of 2020 wandered into the kitchen. She took a baking class and learned that plastic was the worst way to store her new artisan loaves so she created the Keeki Bag; a linen drawstring bag with a beeswax lining that keeps the crumb soft and fresh for days longer. Nancy launched Keeki Co to share her invention with the masses when she noticed the hobby spike in popularity during the pa...
Spiced Shakshuka with Dr. Nate Wood
January 12, 2022 14:41 - 27 minutes - 25 MBDr. Nate Wood is a resident physician, health media expert and trained chef. This jack-of-all-trades shares how savoury daydreams drove him to sneak off to culinary school in the midst of his medical training. Plus, Nate tells us how his cooking technique changed after developing anosmia.
Jamaican Patty-wich with Opal Rowe
December 29, 2021 05:00 - 27 minutes - 25.1 MBA business born of a late night craving, Opal Rowe's Stush Patties aims to give the Jamaican favourite a gourmet glow up. With real, natural ingredients and options for everyone, Opal hopes to push out of Toronto's multicultural city center and make her patties a well know Canadian classic.
Crème Brûlée with Anna Olson
December 15, 2021 14:00 - 29 minutes - 27.5 MBDid you know writing a cookbook can take upwards of two years? With nine books of her own and more on the way; Canada's baking sweetheart, Anna Olson, talks about sparking creativity, weathering the brutal honesty of children, and learning to trust collaborators at every stage. Plus, Anna answers all your baking questions from choosing salted vs unsalted butter to saving an over-beaten whipped cream.
Einkorn Cookie Tarts with Janna Bishop
December 01, 2021 05:00 - 26 minutes - 24.8 MBAfter a disappointing shopping trip to one of Vancouver's most 'premium' grocers, Janna Bishop noticed a glaring gap in the familiar farm to table movement. Her father-in-law, a Canadian grain farmer, pointed out that some of the store's bougie offerings would only nab a cattle feed classification on the international commodities market. So, Janna left a career in clothing design and teamed up with foodie friend Shira McDermott to launch Flourist; a company that sources whole grains and legum...
Fall Catch Up with Mary and Matt
November 17, 2021 14:00 - 24 minutes - 22.4 MBIt's time for another catch up with show producers Mary and Matt who are back to spill on all their autumn kitchen action. Dry brine experiments, vegetarian thanksgiving, and a special holiday teaser. Plus, what on earth is 'cowboy dinner'?
Rum-Butter Frosting with Rita DeMontis
November 03, 2021 13:00 - 24 minutes - 22.1 MBThat's right, Rita DeMontis is back, and this week we dive into her personal food journey! She shares how she got started in the kitchen, learning to cook from her mom and how not to grill from her dad; some memorable meals; and reconnecting with her roots during an impromptu adventure in Sardinia. This episode is all about how food, the great equalizer, connects us all.
Stone Soup with Rita DeMontis
October 20, 2021 13:00 - 24 minutes - 22.3 MBAward winning lifestyle and food editor, Rita DeMontis shares her predictions of drastic change for the food industry post-pandemic. She thinks we'll see a shrinking fine dining scene and resurgence of Mom & Pop shops; but most importantly, a re-imagining in the middle, where young chefs and waitstaff no longer tolerate the all-to-common abuse in hospitality. And, we hear how Rita got her start writing for The Toronto Sun and stories of the incredible people she's met over 45 years in media.
Taco Night with Tori Wesszer
October 06, 2021 13:00 - 30 minutes - 27.6 MBBetween work, school, sports, and clubs, figuring out what to put on the table is enough to make anyone want to curl into a ball. Registered Dietitian and lifestyle blogger, Tori Wesszer returns to the show to tell us about Fraiche Table, her answer to the dreaded question "what's for dinner?". Plus, we talk about raising kids to keep healthy habits without villainizing junk food.