05/09/2023
For the past two years, I kicked off September in the recording studio, having spent the summer researching, writing, and preparing interviews for forthcoming series.
But this summer was different.
I was contracted to write a chapter for Lonely Planet, covering Toronto, Niagara, and Southwestern Ontario, and it was pure joy. I am beyond grateful to have met amazing people and hear stories from:
- a chef who started working in kitchens in his grandmother's catering business in India and now at the helm of a Michelin-list restaurant
- a woman with solid plans and foundation to launch the country's first Indigenous department store and reclaim the Indigenous economy
- a Toronto-based muralist at work on his latest piece, who shared the impact of his time in residential school
- a person with roots in both the Buxton and Dawn settlements who brought this chapter of local history to life for me (my Dad was born in Dawn Township)
- a priest who gave me a tour of a church that, to me, doubles as an art gallery
- community members with a passion for Victorian architecture
And, of course, to eat countless incredible meals highlighting the diversity of our province
And so much more.
So I don't have a third season to launch anytime soon. But the great news is that have a great podcast with new episodes every Monday. And is getting into the podcast action, too.
