Love What's On Your Plate

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Stephanie Valentine joins me to share recipes and more from her new book, Love What's On Your Plate.
At a time when wellness advice often feels confusing, expensive, or impossible to maintain, Stephanie offers a refreshing alternative: simple, realistic strategies that help people nourish themselves and their families without guilt, perfectionism, or overwhelm. From weekday dinners to holiday feasts, brunch spreads to BBQs, Love What's On Your Plate offers recipes that are crafted with love and designed to make home cooking stress-free and rewarding.

Stephanie talked about:
• Why so many people feel exhausted by wellness culture and how to create healthy habits that actually stick
• The connection between food, mental well-being, and emotional resilience
• How to simplify meal planning without sacrificing nutrition
• Small, sustainable changes that can improve energy, mood, and overall health
• Why "perfect eating" is often the enemy of long-term wellness
• Practical ways parents can create healthier relationships with food at home
• The role of comfort foods, family traditions, and joy in a balanced lifestyle

Stephanie Valentine is a holistic nutritionist, clinical hypnotist, and certified mental health and wellness coach who helps people nourish their lives from the inside out. Through her integrated approach, she blends food, mindset, and emotional well-being to support lasting change. As a culinary nutritionist, she creates simple, flavorful recipes that make healthy eating feel both accessible and enjoyable, while her work in hypnosis and coaching empowers individuals to build self-awareness and transform habits. Through her platform SV Living, Stephanie shares practical tools, inspiration, and guidance to help people feel their best and live with greater balance and intention. Love What’s On Your Plate (2025) is her first cookbook.

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July 24th, 2026 6:00am

Healthy delicious snacks - Michele Abo from Kayco Beyond shares the latest products

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Today I spoke with Michele Abo, General Manager at Kayco Brands about some healthy choices for snacking. All of these products are right at the top of my list and so delicious. 

Some of the fascinating food brands that are helping consumers eat healthier without sacrificing flavor are Craize, Wonder Juice & Dorot Gardens.

Craize has become one of the most talked-about snacks in specialty food recently receiving a major industry award.

Dorot Gardens has almost a cult following among home cooks. They take fresh herbs and garlic, flash-freeze them and portions them into convenient cubes. It's the flavor and aroma of freshly chopped herbs without the prep, waste or mess.

And Wonder Juice is made with 100% cold-pressed organic juice, with no added sugar or water.  A great selection with Wonder Beet, Wonder Lemon, Wonder Melon and the new Wonder Green line.

Explore and enjoy these wonderful products!!!

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July 8th, 2026 10:00am

Flavor Matchmaking with Dillon Small Batch Distillers

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It was fun talking with Geoff Dillon about their delicious products and flavor matchmaking.

Summer hosting doesn’t need to be complicated to feel elevated. This season, it’s all about “flavor matchmaking”, pairing bright, refreshing cocktails with your favorite summer moments to create an easy, memorable experience.

Geoff's fascination for spirits began early. He was highly influenced by his father's passion for fine spirits and his worldly spirits and whisky collection. His distilling journey began at the University of Western Ontario, where he earned honors in a double major in biology and economics. His experience only furthered as he trained abroad (in areas such as Scotland, and US) while educating himself in the art of distilling. Geoff founded Dillon's Small Batch Distillers in 2012 and has been a pioneer in the craft spirits industry in Ontario and Canada.

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May 14th, 2026 5:00pm

Explore whole grains with The Morning Baker - Roxana Jullapat

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The new cookbook from Roxana Jullapat, Morning Baker, invites readers to get more adventurous with baking, featuring the tools and insights Roxana has learned from more than a decade of baking before the sun rises.

Roxana is known for her Los Angeles bakery, Friends & Family where she has long advocated for the versatility and flavor of whole grains.

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April 10th, 2026 7:00am