On my plate

About this podcast

A weekly podcast where Chef Bianca Osbourne discusses food with her guests, using a conversation about how and what they eat to uncover their journey and life stories. In an era where there are so many constraints and so much anxiety around food and how we it eat, Bianca unearths the secret eating habits of her guests, allowing us to engage and relate with the place food occupies in all of our lives, and further understand how it connects us to our shared human experience.

On my plate

Episodes

2021
Charlotte Singmin: Exploring Chinese roots through a vegan lens
Charlotte Singmin is passionate about healthy living. She is a plant-based beauty and lifestyle contributor, yoga and meditation instructor, founder of Raw+Basic, and mother of an 8-year old. Charlotte made the transition to a plant-based lifestyle just before her son was born. Why? Because it just made sense. She didn't want to eat animal products anymore, so she did the work and research necessary to create a nourishing and full diet for herself--a challenge that people tend to have when first moving into the field. Listen to this episode to hear about Charlotte's history with food, what it was like growing up in a British household with Chinese roots, and the gratitude she feels for the food she puts in her body. ... Learn more about On my plate
April 5, 2021
35 min
Mana Mansour: Falling in love with your culture
She may be petite, but her style packs a big punch. Mana Mansour is a west coast native, who now finds herself donning our TV screens in Toronto. An Award-winning TV host, producer & on air style expert, you can find her segments on The Marilyn Dennis Show, ETalk, and CP24 Breakfast. Coming from Persian descent, Mana credits a lot of her early food education to her mother, remembering wonderful and beautiful meals prepared nightly. Listen to this episode of On My Plate where host Bianca Osbourne chats with Mana about what it's like to have food intolerances, how kids reacted to Persian food in the cafeteria, an unfortunate tuna fish sandwich incident, and how she has learned to love her petite body. ... Learn more about On my plate
March 29, 2021
34 min
Rita Remark: retraining the way we look at food
You may know Rita Remark as the Lead Nail Artist for Essie, her beautiful nail art being featured in the likes of Harpers Bazaar, Marie Claire, ELLE Canada, FASHION and so much more. You may have also seen her creations donning the nails of A-list celebrities, models, and actual royalty (Hello Megan Markle). But did you know she comes from a family of grocers? That her food habits have evolved just as much as her art? On this week's episode of On my plate, Bianca gets to see a whole new side of Rita. From childhood memories in her grandmother's kitchen to fad diets that did more harm than good, and finally where she is today, continuously learning and enjoying food and all the important benefits of it. Listen now to find out what's on Rita's plate, and all the exciting things coming soon. This episode is brought to you by Drizzle Honey, makers of health-conscious, bee-friendly, superfood-powered honey. Use promo code DRIZZLEONMYPLATE for 15% off your purchase when shopping at drizzlehoney.com. ... Learn more about On my plate
March 22, 2021
32 min
Marissa Hermer: return to restaurant jitters
The past year has been devastating for businesses, especially so when it comes to restaurants. We've all had to sit by and watch some of our favourite local spots close down, but as the world slowly re-opens, restaurants are feeling a different kind of weight: will people even return? Today's guest on the #OnMyPlate podcast is Marissa Hermer, restauranteur, cookbook author, and one of the stars of the reality TV show 'Ladies of London.' Now married with three children, Marissa is enjoying the luxuries that come from living in LA, while working on her business and encouraging healthy and adventurous food choices for her kids. In this episode, host Bianca Osbourne reminisces with Marissa about their similar childhood experience being jealous of their peers' processed foods, realizing later how lucky they were to have homemade food, and finally making food choices that excite them. This episode is brought to you by Drizzle Honey, makers of health-conscious, bee-friendly, superfood-powered honey. Use promo code DRIZZLEONMYPLATE for 15% off your purchase when shopping at drizzlehoney.com. ... Learn more about On my plate
March 15, 2021
26 min
Chloe Wilde: body image in the broadcast industry
Chloe Wilde is a fixture of Canadian broadcast television. If you grew up watching MuchMusic, you may know Chloe as a VJ, but if not, you'll recognize her from one of her many other projects. Currently a TV host on eTalk, Chloe is also a segment producer, health coach, and life coach, with a podcast and a website called 'Healthy is Hot.' In this episode, On my plate host, Bianca Osbourne chats with Chloe about growing up with a single mom, who worked and did her very best in the kitchen, coming to terms with body image in the broadcast industry, how she sometimes perceived food as an expensive waste of time and finally learning to be excited in the kitchen. Listen to this episode if you're looking for insight on healthy living, and how that doesn't mean restricting yourself from living your very best life, hangovers included. This episode is brought to you by Drizzle Honey, makers of health-conscious, bee-friendly, superfood-powered honey. Use promo code DRIZZLEONMYPLATE for 15% off your purchase when shopping at drizzlehoney.com. ... Learn more about On my plate
March 8, 2021
30 min
Cynthia Loyst: finding pleasure in multisensory food experiences
We all know food can be a tricky topic. Food is both a pragmatic human need, as well as a multisensory experience -- a balance today's guest has been chasing her entire life. On My Plate is thrilled to welcome Cynthia Loyst to today's episode. In case you don't know, Cynthia is known as the voice of reason on CTV's The Social, as well as the high priestess of hedonism, being the creator of the online hub and book Find Your Pleasure. Cynthia grew up in a small town that was limited in terms of food assortment. More than that, her parents saw food as something was necessary, but not to be indulged too frequently. As a result, Cynthia came to know certain foods as 'naughty', which continues to have a huge impact on her culinary life. Listen to this week's episode to hear an honest conversation about how foods have changed significantly throughout her life, the significance of early food experiences, and how she has developed a hybridization approach in order to trust herself to experiment. ... Learn more about On my plate
March 1, 2021
35 min
Janet Zuccarini: for the love of food
You may know Janet Zuccarini from her acclaimed hospitality brand the Gusto 54 Restaurant Group, her uber-successful Los Angeles venture Felix, or as a resident judge on Top Chef Canada, however, this fearless leader is so much more. We're so happy to give you a candid view of the woman whose drive comes down to one thing: the love of food. In her own words, Janet's father was as good as any chef, and is the true inspiration for her career path. More than that, Janet is one of only 7% of female restauranteurs around the world, and has used that drive to break barriers in the food industry. Listen to this episode to hear the major pivots Janet has had to navigate in the midst of a pandemic, what being a leader means in 2021, childhood food memories, and all the exciting things to come for this food powerhouse. ... Learn more about On my plate
February 22, 2021
33 min
Catriona Smart: food that reminds us of childhood
When the pandemic hit in 2020, Catriona Smart knew her life was about to change. An event planner and PR pro by trade, Catriona is also known for making strides for women of colour in the industry. On top of her professional career, she hosts her own podcast, Conversations With Coco + Friend‪s, and is mom to a promising future changemaker. In this episode, Catriona goes full circle with host Bianca Osbourne, from talking about the eating habits she's picked up during childhood, her Jamaican heritage, and the many ups and downs she's had in terms of her relationship with food, to watching her own daughter begin her food journey. ... Learn more about On my plate
February 15, 2021
26 min
Charlotte Langley: food as a sensual experience
Charlotte Langley has a lot on her plate. A chef, co-founder of Scout Canning, an ambassador for the Marine Search Council, and an advocate for mental health insecurity in the food and hospitality industry, there is not much she doesn't do. In this episode, Charlotte talks about who inspired her cooking journey, why supporting ethical fishing practices is so important, how food is a sensual experience, and much more. If you've ever wondered what it's like to get your start in a professional kitchen, or how food can spark new and lasting relationships, this one is for you. ... Learn more about On my plate
February 8, 2021
35 min
Marlie Cohen: healthy eating for moms
Kale and Krunches creator Marlie Cohen is a Certified Holistic Health Coach and a Fitness Trainer... and also a mom! In this episode, she shares ways she’s trying to find balance in the middle of a pandemic while taking care of her kids (and while pregnant at the same time) with host Bianca Osbourne. Find out how she established a healthy relationship with food, current pregnancy cravings included; and what inspired her to create a career in wellness, as well as the advice she shares with clients today for finding the path to wellbeing. ... Learn more about On my plate
February 1, 2021
24 min
Natasha Koifman: steak, bacon and love
NKPR Founder Natasha Koifman speaks to host Bianca Osbourne about the place food occupies in her life and how her eating habits evolved with her life journey. Having just started to eat meat again after being a vegetarian for over 20 years, she credits her new fiancé for the best steak she’s ever had and gives a shout-out to friends who make their own bacon (yum). Listen to Natasha recount how she made a pivot to making decisions ‘for soul’, and how that led her to meet the love of her life a year ago (who, incidentally, has made her enjoy meat again). ... Learn more about On my plate
January 25, 2021
28 min
Romain Avril: the almost-vegan French chef
French-born chef Romain Avril spent time at the helm of several Michelin star establishments in his home country and in the UK before making a move for Toronto, Canada where he joined the team at famed addresses Lavelle and Goldie Bar. Today, with his own company and a first cookbook under his belt, Romain is working on what's next while navigating the challenges the pandemic brought to the hospitality industry. In this episode of On my plate, Chef Romain Avril shares his views on being 'almost a vegan' with host Bianca Osbourne; he explains why langoustines will always be synonymous with family home-cooked meals for him and proves that he is indeed passionate about his profession, and about food in general! ... Learn more about On my plate
January 18, 2021
26 min
Joy McCarthy: eating for health
Joyous Health founder Joy McCarthy Jordan is an accomplished Holistic Nutritionist, Health Expert, Best-Selling Cookbook Author and the true embodiment of her name. In this episode, Joy shares her journey with host Bianca Osbourne, recounting how she actually distanced herself from healthy eating... eventually finding her way back and becoming even more inspired to assist others in their quest for wellness. She speaks of her philosophy on food, and explains why giving up alcohol was the right choice for her. ... Learn more about On my plate
January 11, 2021
29 min
Anne Matthews: eating for fertility
In this first episode of 2021, host Bianca Osbourne speaks with fertility guru, acupuncturist and Eastern medicine practitioner Anne Matthews RAc, FABORM. The founder of Energy Tree Studios, Anne has established a reputation as Toronto's official "baby whisperer". While Anne didn't grow up knowing about the important link between nutrition and health, she 's learned what works well for her over the years (just don't call it 'intuitive eating') and her degree in Nutrition, among other health certifications, certainly doesn't hurt. Anne has overcome bulimia and a fear of calories in addition to solving her own fertility challenges after she lost one of her ovaries, and she has helped countless women regulate their hormones and solve other health obstacles through acupuncture and other modalities. Tune in to hear more about her journey to balance and to pick up a few tips along the way. ... Learn more about On my plate
January 4, 2021
32 min
2020
Alexis Honce: for the love of fashion and tacos
For the last episode of 2020, host Bianca Osbourne is serving up Fashion Stylist Alexis Honce. “Alexis, I have been influenced”. Fun fact: Bianca credits her fashion sense to Alexis' expert advice over the years, the two having met on the set the Marilyn Denis Show, where else. A new mama who is still learning how to make the proper snacks for daycare, Alexis shares her number one food inspiration, why she has such a positive relationship with food and confesses about her loyalty for tacos. ... Learn more about On my plate // Follow The Brand is Female on Instagram // Follow Bianca on Instagram
December 21, 2020
27 min
Carolyn Plater & Stephanie Kersta: the art of mindful eating
Bianca Osbourne is serving up Hoame co-founders Carolyn Plater & Stephanie Kersta this week. Both registered psychotherapists with additional certifications in mindfulness, they launched Hoame, Toronto's leading meditation studio to address our society's mental health crisis. In this conversation Carolyn and Stephanie share why what we eat has so much to do with our state of mind; they explain what led them to become vegan and vegetarian, respectively and they share their approach to mindful eating. ... Learn more about On my plate // Follow The Brand is Female on Instagram // Follow Bianca on Instagram
December 14, 2020
29 min
Marilyn Denis and the best fries
Host Bianca Osbourne is serving up legendary TV and Radio Personality and fellow Winnipeg-native Marilyn Denis. In this conversation Marilyn tells Bianca about growing up as one of four children; she speaks about her relationship to food and memories of special moments eating out with family; “it was McDonald’s or Howard Johnson” — and recounts what it was like raising her son Adam as a nineties working mom. Marilyn’s advice about making food: “keep it easy” and “mealtime shouldn’t be wartime!” ... Learn more about On my plate // Follow The Brand is Female on Instagram // Follow Bianca on Instagram
December 7, 2020
25 min
Berkeley Poole and food as a love language
Welcome to On my plate's first episode. This week, host Bianca Osbourne is serving up... Berkeley Poole, Creative Director at Whitman Emorson and all-around 'purveyor of cool'. A well-traveled branding expert, with experience that spans the globe, Berkeley's career has seen her at the helm of creative direction for brands from Barneys New York (RIP) to Tokyo Smokes. Having lived and eaten in many parts of the world, Berkeley shares her experience growing up with a mixed background part Canadian and part Chinese, and the role that food played in it. ... Visit thebrandisfemale.com/ourpodcasts/onmyplate Follow The Brand is Female on Instagram Follow Bianca on Instagram
November 30, 2020
25 min
Welcome to On my plate
Host Bianca Osbourne discusses food with her guests, using a conversation about how and what they eat to uncover their life stories. On my plate will be debuting November 2020!
October 24, 2020
1 min

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Episodes

Charlotte Singmin: Exploring Chinese roots through a vegan lens

Mana Mansour: Falling in love with your culture

Rita Remark: retraining the way we look at food

Marissa Hermer: return to restaurant jitters

Chloe Wilde: body image in the broadcast industry

Cynthia Loyst: finding pleasure in multisensory food experiences

Janet Zuccarini: for the love of food

Catriona Smart: food that reminds us of childhood

Charlotte Langley: food as a sensual experience

Marlie Cohen: healthy eating for moms

Natasha Koifman: steak, bacon and love

Romain Avril: the almost-vegan French chef

Joy McCarthy: eating for health

Anne Matthews: eating for fertility

Alexis Honce: for the love of fashion and tacos

Carolyn Plater & Stephanie Kersta: the art of mindful eating

Marilyn Denis and the best fries

Berkeley Poole and food as a love language

Welcome to On my plate