Matt Basile believes that food must be fun, and that in the food business you have to do things differently in order to be memorable. The creator of the Toronto-based street food brand Fidel Gastro’s, Matt started his career in advertising as a cop...

Zane Caplansky was born to own a deli. Now one of Canada’s most successful and well-known restaurateurs, Zane’s path to smoked-meat success was a haphazard one. With jobs along the way that included acting as a political assistant, becoming a bus...

Seeking a master of ceremonies or a fabulous evening of entertainment? Then look no further. James Cunningham has proven, time and again, that he’s among the most skilled corporate emcees  and comedians in the world. His personalized performances...

Nutritionist Julie Daniluk has a knack for breaking down complex scientific research into practical, real solutions that everyday people can relate to. The co-host of the Oprah Winfrey Network’s Healthy Gourmet―a reality cooking show that highlig...

Mary Jo Eustace’s passion for celebrating food was triggered at any early age after one-too-many pork chop dinners thrown on the table by her time-starved mother. Luckily, her father, a gourmet chef, introduced her to a culinary wonderland on the w...

What could be more important to parents than a healthy, well-fed family? As two urban, working moms, Laura Keogh and Ceri Marsh learned quickly how challenging healthy meal-times can be. So they joined forces to create the Sweet Potato Chronicles, a ...

Anna Olson is Canada’s baking sweetheart, and with her positive and common sense approach in the kitchen, she has become one of the country’s most recognizable television chefs. Hosting Food Network’s Bake with Anna Olson, Fresh with Anna Olson...

Kary Osmond became a household name in Canada as the host of the wildly popular CBC cooking program, Best Recipes Ever. Known for her down to earth style in the kitchen, Kary creates and makes recipes that are as simple as they are delicious. With a ...

Steven Page is a natural in front of a crowd. Having shot to international fame as the co-founder of The Barenaked Ladies, Page now boasts an impressive solo career, where he continues to showcase his creative genius. A witty, endearing, and searingl...

How did two sisters with no formal culinary training, no publishing track record, no food industry experience and—most importantly—no money, end up writing and publishing one of Canada’s bestselling cookbooks of all time? Janet Podleski’s cap...