Growing up, poetry was Catherine McKenzie’s chosen mode of creative expression. Book writing? Not so much. “I loved writing so much – unbeknownst to me – that I kept at it,” says David. “I started writing articles on a weekly basis, which
For Michael Griffiths – otherwise known as Chef Michael G – his passion for the culinary arts started with Pasta Thursdays. Growing up, his family’s life revolved around food; it was a conversation starter, a way to express how they
If you flipped through a copy of GQ from 40 years ago, you might see a photo of David Essel. During his days as a health and fitness buff, he was featured in countless magazines spreads – but it wasn’t
As a young girl, Melissa Leong dreamt of her “big day”. The perfectly planned outfit, the excited guests, and the moment when she’d stand in front of everyone and declare her love – for her newly launched book. This month, she
One hundred dollars could buy you some groceries, a nice dinner out, or maybe that new shirt you’ve been eyeing. Or, like in K.A. Tucker’s case, it could get you a writing career.
Jesse Vallins grew up in Scarborough, Ontario, and as it turns out, that’s as good a place as any to get the inspiration you need to become a chef.
When it comes to failure, Anthony Rose tends to handle it “horribly, then really, really well.” And we’re thinking of following his approach–after all, it seems to be working out pretty well for him. If you live in Toronto, you’ve probably
Just as distance makes the heart grow fonder, stepping away from writing can be exactly what’s needed to ignite something truly special. At least that was the case for the Toronto-based author Amy Stuart. “I was always writing to some degree,”
For Executive Chef Jonny O’Callaghan, the journey to becoming a chef has been a long, winding road. “I’ve been cooking for about 20 years now; it’s basically the only job I’ve really ever had,” he says. “It’s been full of ups