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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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).

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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 (coming out this spring), 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! 

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