Toronto-based journalist, seasoned food writer, world traveller, fruit and veg aficionado and wild mushroom forager.
After completing a year of chef’s training at George Brown College, Cynthia spent the summer working at a one-star Michelin restaurant in France.
She learned to make béarnaise in Paris, pasta in Florence, mole in Oaxaca, Thai curry in Bangkok and pho in Hanoi.
Cynthia loves sharing her knowledge of food and introducing readers to new food finds, from products and restaurants to favourite kitchen gadgets and travel destinations.
Career highlights
· Food Editor at the Toronto Sun, The London Free Press and Style at Home magazine
· Published in leading consumer and trade newspapers and magazines including Food & Drink, the Toronto Star, The Packer, Foodservice and Hospitality and Canadian Living
· Fellow of the Ontario Hostelry Institute

So great to read you in BlogLand. Your writing is the best!!!n xo
Lovely blog! I am keen to follow.
So glad you are doing this, Cynthia. Your writing, whatever subject, is a balm on a crowded day. You go girl!
Thanks for hooking me up with your blog. Too many months go by without a word, in our crazy busy lives!!
Great articles to read!!
As a long time admirer of your work Cynthia, I am really enjoyng your fascinating and oh so interesting blogs. Keep up this important work. The California greens story puts a whole different spin on the food safety situation. Keep it coming.