Foodie Facts

This episode will be focusing a tad bit on the history or origin of soups in general, the main types of soups and their differences. It will also include a few snippets from a friend who will give the rundown on their fav soups!

This episode we're trying some trendy TikTok foods/food combos so that you don't have to! We'll be discussing what makes these combinations work, or if they just aren't quite passing the mark.

With Spring time coming soon, what other thing to talk about than flowers! But better yet, edible flowers which sounds more fascinating and can make your food more interesting! Listen to this episode to see what kind of flowers you can have in your desserts and in your tea!

With the holiday season in swing, listen in while we make some shortbread and sugar cookies! These cookies have the same ingredients, but they're different (weird but true!). Even though Christmas this year is different, cookies are the one thing that can stay the same :)

With Halloween just speeding by this year, we've decided to take a closer look at the infamous candy corn! What exactly is in candy corn, and how is it made? Well listen to this episode to hear how Annora and I actually make candy corn from scratch!

School wouldn't be the same if it weren't for all the tasty snacks we had! Even today in college, snacks are top priority. This episode we're discussing some of our favourite school snacks and reliving some of our childhood memories along with them!

In this episode I highlight 3 African American individuals who have made great contributions to the culinary history in the USA - James Hemings, George Washington Carver and Edna Lewis. Tune in to hear more about their journey and also what they have brought to the table!

This episode I talk with Canadian Chef Amanda Hamer of Edible Bliss 11 - an excellent catering and baking business! Being a chef for over 20 years, Chef Amanda has accomplished a lot, and has recently started her own business where she has incorporated her fusion of West Indian, Asian and Canadian cuisine. Tune in to hear about her journey in becoming a chef and entrepreneur, and her thoughts on culinary fusion!

This episode starts off a series of interviews with chefs in the black community and highlighting their journeys and businesses that are in and around the GTA. This episode I talk with Chef Lissade, owner of Boukan restaurant. Many of these businesses are still up and running during the pandemic so be sure to check them out and try the delicious cuisines!

This episode will be highlighting just a few of the many restaurants and eatery places in and around the GTA that are run by black individuals and entrepreneurs. Many of these businesses are still up and running during the pandemic so be sure to check them out and try the delicious cuisines!

Jelly Beans are so much fun and they're delicious - double threat! If you want know how exactly jelly beans get their flavours and how these flavours taste, listen to this episode, brought to you with a side of taste-testing!

May 2020: As the COVID-19 pandemic is still among us, it's important for communities to support each other. Tune in to this episode to learn more about how you can support local businesses, and for some info on which businesses are still open in Oakville!

Check out this episode for some info on foods that are good for the soul or home remedies for when you're feeling under the weather! It's always important to stay healthy!

Valentine's Day means food, dinner, love etc. etc. etc. But it also means...Candy! And chocolates! This episode we test out some popular candies around this time of year and let you know our thoughts.

A bread that's fried but it's not a bread...but it is... *insert thinking face* This episode I'm exploring the famous cop food, a Simpson's staple, the OG Timbit - Doughnuts! What are they? Where are they from? And who has the best doughnut?!

So, you're here for part 2! Without further ado, take a listen to what Kat and Rebecca have to say about fall and the Thanksgiving seasons, and stay tuned to hear our spontaneous taste-testing at no other spot than....aha I won't tell. Listen to find out more :D

Tis' the season! But no, not Christmas (yet). Since it's officially "Sweater Weather" (I suppose), it's the time to talk about all things Instagrammy and orange - Fall! Oh and Thanksgiving, one cannot forget the Turkey. Part 1 of this episode/topic will feature my awesome roommates, Ben and Annora, who give their own thoughts on this classic holiday.

When in a pickle, talk about pickles! Cucumbers aren't the only cool dudes in the pickle community, so tune in here to find out what more is there that we can pickle!

This episode is all about the best foods in your books, the ones you can always eat no matter what, or just those that you can stomach when you're under the weather. Either way, take a listen to some interesting comfort foods!

Some Egg-citing news, it's eggs part 2! Tune into this episode to find out other people's thoughts on eggs and also to hear me fail at making hard boiled eggs.

A food that's always there no matter what; when in doubt, make eggs! (especially if you're in a scramble, no pun intended) Listen in on this episode to get a crack at some egg-static dishes that are bound to put you on the good side up.

This episode of Foodie Facts tackles a big staple - it's not bread, but rice! Aside from just being in burritos, rice is much more versatile than you may think and you could probably eat it with anything. Tune in to catch info on some interesting rice dishes around the world!

For a very late Christmas talk, this episode will focus on the Orthodox Christmas celebrations - some of their traditions and, of course, their Christmas foods. Tune in to hear more about different appetizers and salads galore!

A highlight on some delicious desserts that are around during the holiday season. Tune in if you're feeling in the mood for some warm, cozy desserts!

In this episode you'll find out more about a favourite North American breakfast; no, not eggs but bagels! What's a Montreal Style bagel? Why do people rave about New York bagels? Are there any other bagels?? So many questions, so many bagels - tune in to hear it all!

In this Episode we spice things up and heat up your headphones with Curry!

This episode is all about the best breakfast item there is, and the one with the most variety: Cereal! Tune in to get answers to some questions you probably have about oatmeal or granola, and maybe even learn some interesting facts about cereals around the world!

For this 5th episode, you'll hear a lot about a food that might just be the epitome of comfort. It's a unanimously loved food that's present in almost every culture - a hint: it involves dough. A lot of dough! So tune in to hear about yet another delicious food and also what our returning special guest has to say about one of their cultural meals!

Probably the first fruit that pops up in your head, this yellow dude (and it's cousin) is extremely versatile. If you thought you could only eat it just as it is then you're very, absolutely wrong. Tune in to this episode to hear all about this "curvalicious" creature and the delicious foods that come with it!

A royal food? The perfect impostor? Lucky enough to be an emoji, this so-called veggie has a lot of potential. Listen to this episode to find out what mysterious item we're talking about and even tune in to hear a special guest tell us more about a great cultural dish!

As One of the great king of carbs, potato is dominant in almost every cuisine. Who doesn’t love this awesome guy? In this episode, I’ll be mentioning some yummy potato foods and telling you some of my not-so-awesome experiences with potato!

The epitome of all comfort foods and childhood memories, this first episode will revolve around the universal ingredient that is cheese! Find out some interesting facts you didn’t know about cheese and get a slice of the various ways it’s used around the world!