Tonia's Kitchen

Tonia's Kitchen
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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!

  1. 3d ago

    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

  2. Jul 9

    Yumna Jawad joins me to talk about The Feel Good Foodie Cookbook

    We would love to hear from you. Click here and tell us what you thought of this episode. My guest is Yumna Jawad. We had a great time talking about her new cookbook, The feel good foodie cookbook and Oathoats, her overnight oats brand.  From her website: My recipes are inspired by the Lebanese dishes of my childhood, paired with fresh, modern takes on family meals. I believe that cooking should feel good, not stressful, and that’s why I focus on making it approachable for everyone. You can expect the recipes to be: Nutritious and wholesomeFamily-friendlyEasy to follow (with step-by-step photos, videos, and tips)Packed with Mediterranean flavorTested and perfected in my home kitchen 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.

    Yumna Jawad joins me to talk about The Feel Good Foodie Cookbook

  3. Jul 8

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

    We would love to hear from you. Click here and tell us what you thought of this episode. 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!!! 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.

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

  4. Jun 17

    Enjoy the Fresh Flavors of Summer with Chef George Duran

    We would love to hear from you. Click here and tell us what you thought of this episode. It's always fun talking with Chef George Duran. Celebrity chef George Duran has created a variety of seasonal recipes that showcase the versatility and convenience of Dorot Gardens products. Perfect for cookouts, pool parties, family dinners, and weekend entertaining, these recipes demonstrate how fresh flavor can be as easy as Pop. Drop. Done.® And try a Wonder Juice Sangria.  George shares his special recipe. 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.

    Enjoy the Fresh Flavors of Summer with Chef George Duran

  5. May 14

    Flavor Matchmaking with Dillon Small Batch Distillers

    We would love to hear from you. Click here and tell us what you thought of this episode. 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.   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.

    Flavor Matchmaking with Dillon Small Batch Distillers

  6. 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

  7. Apr 10

    Explore whole grains with The Morning Baker - Roxana Jullapat

    We would love to hear from you. Click here and tell us what you thought of this episode. 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. 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.

    Explore whole grains with The Morning Baker - Roxana Jullapat

  8. Mar 30

    Katherine Anderson brings back the spirit of an iconic Seattle restaurant

    We would love to hear from you. Click here and tell us what you thought of this episode. Co-Founder Katherine Anderson honors the legacy of the space with a deeply personal book that celebrates the people, recipes and memories that defined it. The London Plane Flower & Cook Book is both a cookbook and a tribute. The book pairs reflections on seasonal flowers with recipes from the restaurant's kitchen and bakery, including many of its most beloved dishes. Essays and stories from the chefs, bakers, florists and collaborators who shaped The London Plane create a vivid portrait of the community behind the restaurant. 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.

    Katherine Anderson brings back the spirit of an iconic Seattle restaurant
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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!

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  • Creator
    Tonia's Kitchen
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    67
  • Rating
    Clean
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