York Region Food Network's "Food Stories" series takes you on a journey of food and culture through hearing the individual experiences of Guest Speakers from across York Region, as they share their cultures and connections to food. Four shows (stories) of one hour each. Tune in at your leisure from September 25 to October 25, 2020. Check out YRFN's Youtube channel here
Jerisha Grant-Hall and Maxine Knight
Chef Maxine Knight demonstrates how to cook soup while telling her food story and the history of African and Caribbean cuisine. She is joined by Jerisha Grant-Hall of Newmarket African Caribbean Canadian Association (NACCA) to talk about food memories, food as culture, and sharing food traditions and culture with children. Click here to check out the video
Suzanne Smoke and Maxine Knight
Chef Maxine Knight is joined by Suzanne Smoke, Ginew Kwe, Golden Eagle Woman, a member of Mississauga's of Rice Lake, Alderville First Nation. She sits with the Bear Clan. Through her food story she shares her respect for Mother Earth and the interconnectedness of land, water and spirt. Suzanne is the Executive Director of Biindigen Healing and Arts, a Not for Profit grassroots agency serving the off-reserve population of Southern Ontario by providing culturally sensitive and appropriate programming and healing. Click here to check out the video
Eden Hagos and Maxine Knight
In this episode of Food Stories, Chef Maxine will chat with Eden Hagos of Black Foodie. She is a local influencer who explores food through a Black Lens. Listen to her story of why and how BlackFoodie.Co came to be as she puts a spotlight on the best of African, Caribbean and Southern Cuisine. Click here to check out the video
Radha Bhardwaj
Radha Bhardwaj is a passionate storyteller and advocate for people experiencing poverty. She has a rich and impactful leadership history in the non-profit sector, bringing communities together to cultivate change. Radha is a professor at Seneca College and founder of Banyan Tree Circles. A perfect day for Radha would include growing flowers and cooking delicious meals that she learned from the elders in her life. Click here to check out the video