CHECK OUT OUR NEW MINISERIES!
DESTINATION CHERRY BOMBE: CANADA
ON RADIO CHERRY BOMBE
Amy Ho Of Constellation Inspiration Loves Mooncakes, Chinatown & Vancouver
We’re kicking things off with the wonderfully talented Amy Ho, the baker, blogger, and author behind Constellation Inspiration. You may know Amy from her She’s My Cherry Pie episodes on her viral mooncakes and whimsical gingerbread creations, but today, Amy joins host Kerry Diamond to share stories about growing up in Vancouver, what inspires her baking, and her love for her local Chinatown. They also talk about her work doing social media for local restaurants, her strategic approach to Friendsgiving, and yes—her adorable dog Waffles, who has a fanbase of his own. Plus, Amy gives us a peek into how her family celebrates the Mid-Autumn Festival, from favorite traditions to must-have dishes.
Photo courtesy of Amy Ho
The Fun-Loving Eden Grinshpan On Top Chef, Tahini & Thanksgiving–Canada Style!
Our next guest is chef, cookbook author, TV host, entrepreneur, and mom Eden Grinshpan. Born and raised in Toronto, Eden has always brought joy, humor, and a love of big, bold flavors to everything she does. She chats with host Kerry Diamond about her Canadian upbringing shaping her approach to food, and how she became the host of Top Chef Canada. The new season premieres Tuesday, Oct. 14th, and Eden says telling the contestants to “pack their knives and go” doesn’t get any easier, even with multiple seasons under her belt. She also shares what makes two of the winners, Chefs Nicole Gomes and Erica Karbelnik, so special.
With Canadian Thanksgiving less than a week away, Eden walks us through a few dishes from her new cookbook, Tahini Baby, that are perfect for the modern holiday table.
Photo by Kayla Rocca
From Toronto To The Top: Janet And Jennifer Zuccarini On Sisterhood And Success
This episode's guests are Janet and Jennifer Zuccarini, the dynamic, Toronto-born sisters who have each built inspiring, creative companies. Janet is the founder and CEO of Gusto 54 Restaurant Group, which includes celebrated spots like Felix in Los Angeles and Trattoria Nervosa in Toronto, and is a judge on Top Chef Canada. (Check out all of Janet’s restaurants here.) Jennifer is the founder and CEO of the lingerie and lifestyle brand Fleur du Mal, which has been worn by the likes of Dua Lipa, Doechii, and Tate McRae.
Janet and Jennifer join host Kerry Diamond to talk about growing up as the daughters of immigrants, the entrepreneurial spirit they inherited from their father, and the lessons they’ve learned from charting their own paths in food and fashion. They also share how their Canadian upbringing continues to influence their work and their bond.
Globetrotting Chef Siobhan Detkavich Wants To Know If You’re A Traveler Or A Tourist
Siobhan Detkavich made history as the youngest contestant and the first Indigenous woman to compete on Top Chef Canada, where she wowed audiences with her honesty and heartfelt food.
Today, Siobhan continues to work as a chef, but she is also part of the travel industry as a Travel Expert for Flight Centre, which has helped her fulfill a lifelong dream to see the world. The globetrotter joins host Kerry Diamond to talk about the importance of mentorship in her life, the pressure of representation, and her dream Canadian itinerary, and more.
Photo by Michiel Meyboom
SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR PARTNER
CHECK OUT OUR NEW MINISERIES,
DESTINATION CHERRY BOMBE!
Get ready for Destination Cherry Bombe, our new podcast miniseries on Radio Cherry Bombe dedicated to all things food & travel. We’ll be featuring travel destinations all over the world and first up is Vegas!
You might have noticed that Las Vegas is becoming a buzzed-about culinary and cultural capital. The World's 50 Best Restaurants Awards took place there, and an abundance of new restaurants and bars have opened, attracting some of the world’s top chefs, restaurateurs, and mixologists.
To find out what’s behind the boom, host Kerry Diamond talks to folks on the Vegas scene, from icons to up and comers. Learn how Vegas has evolved for women in food, what’s new and next, and what the locals love & recommend.
Listen each Wednesday in June via Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts!