Cheftimony Episode 040 – Wine, Food, Portugal
Mike talks about his food experiences in Portugal and in Canada, differences between the two, and just where to find great Portuguese food in Vancouver.
Cheftimony Episode 039 – Artie Choke
One of the realities of life in the kitchen is that the output, no matter how creative and delicious, is ephemeral. It doesn’t last
Cheftimony Snack: Some Experiences
Today I look back on a wonderful meal, cooked at home to celebrate a close friend’s 50th birthday.
Cheftimony Episode 038 – Easy Peasy Sweets
My guest today is Jessie Sheehan, a lawyer turned baker… and writer… and recipe developer… and cookbook author… and undeniable TikTok sensation!
Cheftimony Episode 037 – Anthropology
In our talk today, Sarah and I dive into restaurant culture, the impact on it of COVID-19, and just what lessons we might learn from the current pandemic.
Cheftimony Snack: Time for Hospitality
the many ways to help the restaurant industry and to find local, healthy food during these strange days.
Cheftimony Episode 036 – New Approaches
I’m joined by three guests today who each bring a great perspective on the culinary industry.
Cheftimony Episode 035 – Wine and Wifi
My guest today is Tania Tomaszewska, a banking lawyer with a great story. In recent years, Tania has traded legal practice for her own wine consultancy.
Cheftimony Episode 034 – Voices
For today’s show, I reached out to chefs around the world to try to build community and a sense of “in it together” for all of us.
Cheftimony Episode 033 – Coffee and Conversation
A great talk with the duo behind a wonderful roaming coffee business called Scavenger Coffee.
Cheftimony Snack: About Those Lawyers
Since Cheftimony is a podcast about food and the stories it allows us to share with each other, it makes sense that I interview chefs. But… what about those lawyers?
Cheftimony Episode 032 – Fermented
Paul has created a business out of his love for fermentation, and Coastal Cultures currently focuses on water kefir (a delicious fermented beverage) and some amazing sauerkrauts.
Cheftimony Episode 031 – Man.Van.Dog.Blog.Interview
Today, you’ll hear Joe’s thoughts on what it was like to leave the structure and familiarity of professional football to venture into the wide-open spaces of retirement and travel
Cheftimony Snack: What’s Cooking?
Nisha Vora of Rainbow Plant Life is a former lawyer who sensibly gave that up to become a vegan food blogger. She’s written a wonderful recipe book called The Vegan Instant Pot Cookbook
Cheftimony Episode 030 – Chef Sara Jenkins
I’m delighted to speak with Sara Jenkins, chef and owner of one of my absolute favourite New York restaurants, Porsena.
Cheftimony Snack: Season 3
I’m happy to be back at the microphone, and I’m very happy you’ve chosen to join me.
Cheftimony Episode 029 – Poetic Recipes
Today, Chef and I discuss her new book, Burdock & Co: Poetic Recipes Inspired by Ocean, Land & Air.
Cheftimony Episode 028 – Bacchus
So let’s head to the Bacchus Lounge now… Join me for a great talk with my friend, Jeanie Smith.

