Originally from Okanagan, British Columbia, Ned Bell has learned how to make the most of British Columbia’s terroir. While he started washing dishes at 15 years old, he made his way through some...
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Photo credit: Steven Elphick Afrim Pristine has a passion that was given to him by his family—cheese. He practically grew up at Cheese Boutique, a now four-generation cheese and gourmet food store, owned by...
READ MOREChef Laura Maxwell has an objective to serve only good food—good for you, good for the environment and good for the livelihoods of those who produce it. She regularly steps out of her...
READ MOREChef Chris Deraiche has been cooking for over 15 years, and he didn’t lose an ounce of passion. Deraiche’s emphasis on fresh, top-quality ingredients and flavour-packed dishes naturally make him a loyal supporter...
READ MOREChef Mark Gray is all about Canadian terroir. His personal mission is to bring Nova Scotia to the forefront of the culinary world. And Mark is living up to his words, winning gold at...
READ MOREKyle Panton’s love for cooking started at an early age, watching his mom preparing family meals. Originally from Belfast, PEI, Kyle graduated from the Culinary Institute of Canada before starting an apprenticeship in...
READ MOREChef Nathan Lowey is one of these chefs genuinely passionate about mastering kitchen arts. Originally from Regina, Nathan’s desire to learn from the best brought him to the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology...
READ MOREKnown as “Mr. Newfoundland Food,” chef Roary MacPherson earned this title by being a strong and longtime supporter of local food. His passion for cooking has led him on some amazing adventures and...
READ MOREGiselle Courteau is not professionally trained. What she is though, is a dreamer and a hard worker—a powerful combination that allowed her to teach herself how to bake, open a successful bakery, and...
READ MOREChef La-toya Fagon has multiple claims to fame. A Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) Hospitality Partner, she is also Toronto Raptors’ personal chef to Serge Ibaka and the owner/operator of Twist Catering. ...
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