In this episode of What's Cooking with Chef Noel, he is joined by chef Karen Pringle, the owner and chef of Hummingbird Patty Shop, to share her journey on how she got started and her thoughts on cultural appropriation vs appreciation. Chef Francis of Franyz Kitchen also joins Chef Noel to talk about her Byblacks Restaurant Week special and price. She also leaves us some tips for the best Jollof rice.
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In this episode, Chef Noel is joined by Cleigh, owner and operator of the Real Jerk Legacy located at 647 College Street Downtown Toronto and award-winning chef and TV host Resa Solomon- ST. Lewis owner of Baccannalle based in Ottawa. Baccanalle offers catering, ready-to-eat and stock-the-freezer individual and family-style meals, as well as artisan foods, craft drinks and gifts!
In this episode, Chef Noel is joined by Michael Burgess, the owner and CEO of Nerpy's®, Inc. To talk about everything as it relates to business and products. In 2008, Nerpy’s® recognized a vibrant and growing demand for great-tasting, spicy food among today’s diverse communities.
So they began making hot sauce in Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada. The company's aim and mission are to share great-tasting, deliciously flavorful hot sauces and marinades that are tasty, hot, and truly enjoyable.
Nerpy’s is committed to producing hot sauces and marinades that truly excite the taste buds and radiate the magical flavours of all food.
After numerous quickfire and elimination challenges, season 10 of Top Chef Canada came to an exciting conclusion in the Cayman Islands. It all came down to Trevane ‘Tre’ Sanderson from Toronto, ON.
In this episode Chef, Noel is Joined by Chef Tre who took home the title of the first Black Chef ever to win Top Chef Canada. Chef Tre shares his early inspiration for entering the culinary world, and how and why he entered Top Chef Canada. He also dishes on his Jamaican roots and his love for Caribbean Cuisine.
"I want to change how not only Caribbean cuisine is viewed, but also the modern dining experience as a whole!"
With over 10 years of culinary experience. He has worked in some of Toronto’s hottest kitchens, including Baro and Hotel X, and is currently the Chef de Partie at Vela. Being a first-generation Canadian with Caribbean roots, Tre draws inspiration from his Jamaican heritage but also enjoys implementing different cooking styles, cultures, and techniques into each of his dishes.
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Welcome to episode 50 of What's Cooking with Chef Noel. In this week's Episode chef Noel is joined by Top Chef Erica Karbelnik to share all the deets from her recent trip to Spain for the sixth World Tapas Competition against 15 of the world's best chefs in Valladolid Held on Nov 9th. Chef Erica created a " Winter Solstice" tapa inspired by the nostalgic Tim Horton's Timbit. Chef Erica also dishes on what it's like being a new mom, her favourite kitchen tool, what skills you need to enter a competition, and so much more.
About Chef Erica
Chef Erica Karbelnik began cooking at a young age with her mom by her side, hosting weekly dinner parties and recipe testing. It was there, in her home kitchen, that sparked her passion for culinary arts. At 17, chef Erica started cooking professionally. She worked as an apprentice under chef Mark McEwan at ONE Restaurant, which led to a full-time position. Since, chef Erica has travelled across the globe, bringing flavours from each country into her cooking. She has gone back and forth from Toronto to Vancouver, working alongside some of Canada’s most recognized chefs, training in French Italian cuisine and specializing in handmade pasta. Recently, chef Erica competed alongside her husband and fellow chef, Josh Karbelnik, in Food Network Canada’s Top Chef Canada, where she took home the title and grand prize. During this competition, she honed into her Moroccan Israeli background bringing those flavours to the table and finding her stride in her cooking style. Chef Erica is currently working on many projects, including opening a new restaurant in 2023.
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Like the succulent Starapple fruit that ripens to a green or purple hue, the Jamaican food landscape is compelling and multi-faceted. The island’s cuisine ranges from quick street food (beef patty) to the complex mix of flavors and methodology (jerk) that has captured the hearts and taste buds of foodies globally. Just as reggae music, white sand beaches and Jerk are synonymous with the best Jamaica offers, Starapples Restaurant offers another opportunity for world citizens to immerse themselves in Jamaica’s tantalizing taste and warm hospitality!
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In this episode listen as chef Noel chats up a storm with Sweet and Nice Ice cream's Director of Production Management on her culinary journey, her role with Sweet and Nice, the dish she loves now, and what she would make on the perfect date. This episode was definitely witty and real.
What's on Elles Plate? Well, it depends on what passion she's pursuing! Elle is a Food and Beverage consultant and Hospitality Expert working with Neale's Sweet N Nice (a Premium Caribbean Ice Cream company in Canada) as the Senior Director of Product Management & Innovation. After graduating from the school of culinary arts, George Brown College, in Toronto Canada from Restaurant Management, Latisha pursued opportunities to open new locations & manage prominent restaurant chain locations like Milestones & Tim Horton's before establishing her own business in Events & Catering. Now Latisha works primarily as a consultant assisting brands in the menu and product development, creating new & innovative ways for us to enjoy food. Working as the Senior Director for Black-owned company, Neale's Sweet N Nice, Latisha is working towards sharing her newest innovation, Authentic Caribbean Black Cake, Rum Cakes in stores across Canada & the US but you can enjoy them now when you order online at Sweetnniceicecream.ca
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About Chef Dev
Driven by his desire and ambition to be the best in the business, Guyanese, Canadian Chef Devan Rajkumar (aka Chef Dev) has no boundaries regarding culinary exploration.
Chef Devan Rajkumar is on a mission to create food worth sharing that modernizes the craft, traditions and tastes of East and West Indian cuisines.
Whether that means owning the role of food expert on Cityline, travelling abroad to gain more experience and share his craft, appearing as a judge on Food Network, Canada’s Fire Masters, developing signature soups with Mema Foods International or hosting pop-ups with chef peers both locally and internationally on any given day.
Welcome to episode 42 as chef Noel and Rhodie talk all things Caribbean pizza and more. Caribbean Slice is the world’s first Caribbean-infused pizzeria. Its mission is to fuse the world’s most famous pizza with the authentic and super flavorful taste of the Caribbean. At the same time, they are providing high-quality food for everyone to enjoy with a personal, customizable experience. Visit their restaurant and enjoy some authentic Caribbean Slice pizza and other popular items.
In this fun and informative episode chef, Noel is joined by Janice Bartley the Director of Foodprenur lab. The Foodpreneur lab is a black woman-led nonprofit with a fierce mandate to advance racial and gender equity for Canadian foodpreneurs. In this episode Chef Noel and Janice discussed Food segregation, the importance of access, overcoming systemic barriers and why representation matters.