In Person Passover and another Diversity Rant

This was dropped over a week ago. I’ve also realized that I never post show notes on the blog version, so I’ll start doing so for this episode: Cynthia talks about looking forward to going to her first in-person Seder… Continue Reading

Cynthia Talks Life: Nordstrom Shuts in Canada & Vocal Identities

The latest episode! What store(s) do YOU think should replace Nordstrom’s spots? Simon’s? Pray for the (very unlikely) comeback of Eaton’s? A grocery chain like Farm Boy? Let me know! And also, what DO I sound like? Do you think… Continue Reading

Happy Holidays From Cynthia Talks Life

The holiday episode dropped a few days ago! Have a listen! And in case you’re wondering about the Christmas Day French Toast recipe, here’s the sweet version*: What you need: Directions This recipe should feed two to four people.  There… Continue Reading

Happy Lunar New Year!

Sure, we aren’t dropping a new season for another while, but here’s a quick episode from Cynthia Talks Life, wishing everyone who celebrates a very happy and prosperous Year of the Tiger! In the short special above, you’ll get to… Continue Reading

Kids of Immigrants Cook Uniquely…

…and that’s the way it SHOULD BE. Karon Liu’s article in the Toronto Star about how he (and not just professional chefs) cooks more fusion-y, acknowledging both his ancestral culture (Chinese/Hong Kong) and the country where he was raised (Canada)… Continue Reading

Holiday Special: Our Big Fat Multi-Faith, Multi-Cultural Holiday Season

Cynthia not only discusses how her multiethnic/faith family celebrates December holidays, but also how she, as a child of immigrants celebrated when she was younger. Is your family multi-faith and/or multi-ethnic or cultural? What are YOUR family traditions? Do tell!!!… Continue Reading

Season 1 Finale: That’s a Wrap (aka My Favourites)

Apologies (again) for the delay. Crazy things get in the way, don’t they? Don’t worry, nothing bad happened. We’re all healthy and Jr. Mintz is really enjoying preschool! Anyway, here’s the season 1 finale (but it isn’t the last episode… Continue Reading