Tonia's Kitchen

Tonia's Kitchen

Tonia’s Kitchen, a nationally syndicated radio show, is where food and wine lovers explore, practice and grow. Listeners hear Tonia talk with top chefs, groundbreaking cookbook authors, fellow foodies and experts in the worlds of wine and gastronomy. Aspiring kitchen masters are invited to have a seat at the table in Tonia's Kitchen where they'll learn that, whatever they cook, taste and nutrition go hand-in-hand and they'll be taken beyond everyday ingredients!

  1. Aug 28

    Java Factory Explodes with flavors

    We would love to hear from you. Click here and tell us what you thought of this episode. In this episode I had a fun conversation with Justin Scerbo, Director of Brand Strategy with Java Factory about their latest promotional campaign.  Java Factory Brings America's Favorite Ice Cream Truck Treats to the Coffee Cup Extending Summer Into Fall Flavor 52's New "Ice Cream Truck Season" Turns Iconic Frozen Favorites into Limited-Edition Coffees Featuring Creamsicle®, Breyers®, Klondike®, Popsicle® and Good Humor® The sounds of the neighborhood ice cream truck are getting a caffeinated makeover.  As part of its groundbreaking Flavor 52 campaign, Java Factory launches its most nostalgic collection yet: Ice Cream Truck Season—a limited-edition lineup of flavored coffees inspired by some of America's most recognizable frozen treats. Beginning in late August and continuing through October, coffee lovers can experience weekly flavor drops inspired by Creamsicle®, Breyers®, Klondike®, Popsicle® and Good Humor®, transforming childhood memories into an entirely new coffee experience. The collection marks the second chapter of Java Factory's ambitious Flavor 52 initiative, which is introducing 52 brand-new coffee flavors over 52 consecutive weeks, with a new release every Monday. Rather than relying on predictable seasonal flavors, Java Factory is reinventing flavored coffee through licensed collaborations, unexpected flavor experiences, and weekly product launches that keep consumers anticipating what's next. Java Factory is redefining the coffee experience through specialty-grade 100% Arabica Brazilian coffee and an imaginative portfolio of bold roasts and innovative flavored coffees. Known for its creative flavor combinations and uncompromising quality, Java Factory believes exceptional coffee should be as memorable as it is delicious. Through Flavor 52, the company continues to push the boundaries of flavor innovation while creating one of the industry's most engaging consumer experiences. For more information about Flavor 52 or to subscribe, visit www.javafactory.com. Visit us at www.toniaskitchen.com, on Facebook or Instagram.  Be sure to listen to our podcast, Food Talk For Health  to learn about food as medicine and more.

    Java Factory Explodes with flavors
  2. Jul 24

    Love What's On Your Plate

    We would love to hear from you. Click here and tell us what you thought of this episode. 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. Visit us at www.toniaskitchen.com, on Facebook or Instagram.  Be sure to listen to our podcast, Food Talk For Health  to learn about food as medicine and more.

    Love What's On Your Plate
  3. May 4

    From Vanilla Bean to Bottle - Emmanuel LaRoche talks about his new book

    We would love to hear from you. Click here and tell us what you thought of this episode. I had a wonderful discussion with Emmanuel. When most people think of Madagascar, images of lemurs, lush jungles, or even animated films may come to mind. But in A Taste of Madagascar: Culinary Riches of the Red Island (Post Hill Press), Emmanuel Laroche invites readers on a far richer journey—one that moves beyond the expected and into the heart of a country where flavor tells the story of land, people, and survival.  A Taste of Madagascar weaves together food, culture, and immersive travel with the author’s deeply personal journey of discovery. It is not a cookbook, instead, Laroche—a self-described Flavor Explorer and Culinary Storyteller—guides readers through the kitchens, farms, and forests that define Madagascar’s unique identity. Through ingredients like vanilla, cacao, spices, honey, zebu, and even caviar, he reveals how food connects communities, sustains livelihoods, and serves as a powerful force for environmental preservation and cultural pride. Many people think of vanilla when talking about Madagascar. Emmanuel talks about bringing vanilla bean to bottle.  Born and raised in France, Emmanuel lives in New Jersey and travels around the country conducting tastings and giving lectures and presentations on food, flavors, ingredients, and consumer trends. Host of the podcast Flavors Unknown, he is the author of two books—Conversations Behind The Kitchen Door and A Taste of Madagascar—and is currently working on his first novel.  To learn more about him, visit: https://prbythebook.com/experts/emmanuel-laroche-2/ Visit us at www.toniaskitchen.com, on Facebook or Instagram.  Be sure to listen to our podcast, Food Talk For Health  to learn about food as medicine and more.

    From Vanilla Bean to Bottle - Emmanuel LaRoche talks about his new book

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Tonia’s Kitchen, a nationally syndicated radio show, is where food and wine lovers explore, practice and grow. Listeners hear Tonia talk with top chefs, groundbreaking cookbook authors, fellow foodies and experts in the worlds of wine and gastronomy. Aspiring kitchen masters are invited to have a seat at the table in Tonia's Kitchen where they'll learn that, whatever they cook, taste and nutrition go hand-in-hand and they'll be taken beyond everyday ingredients!