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Get Contact List →Download Contact ListBonnie Stern (National Post, Canada) merges kitchen expertise with narrative depth across food, lifestyle, and literary beats. Her 12 cookbooks and National Post columns have redefined Canadian home cooking since 1973.
Restaurant openings, chef profiles, or single-ingredient deep dives without household application.
There is no better recipe for the holidays than Bonnie Stern's shortbread cookies
Bonnie Stern and Anna Rupert to Support the Libin Women's Cardiovascular Health Initiative
Don't Worry, Just Cook: In conversation with Bonnie Stern and Anna Rupert
Charlie Gillis, managing editor (national) at Maclean’s, is a National Magazine Award-winning journalist specializing in food, politics, and cultural analysis. His work examines how societal values shape—and are shaped by—policy decisions and consumption patterns.
"Gillis’s reporting turns abstract policy debates into relatable human stories—a skill that makes him indispensable to Canada’s media landscape."
Gail Johnson is an award-winning journalist and co-founder of Stir, Vancouver’s premier digital platform for arts and culture reporting. With over 25 years of experience across print, broadcast, and digital media, she specializes in:
“Don’t let a lack of self-confidence stop you from doing ANYTHING. You might not get it right the first time, but that’s okay.” – Johnson’s advice to emerging journalists
As Canadian Living's lead food journalist since 2015, Irene Fong has redefined culinary reporting through her unique blend of:
Her recent CP Magazine piece on church supper traditions demonstrates growing interest in food's role in community building, suggesting new pitching avenues at the intersection of gastronomy and social cohesion.
celebrity chef profiles, international cuisine reviews
As Chatelaine's lead food writer and Sprig Creative co-founder, Bartoli specializes in stories that bridge culinary technique with cultural preservation. Her work consistently demonstrates three core strengths:
Recent recognition includes 2024 Taste Canada Gold Medal and James Beard Foundation Fellowship. Her work continues redefining how Canadians understand their national palate.
This Calgary-based food journalist has shaped Canadian culinary conversations through multiple platforms:
"Julie’s work stands out for making professional-level culinary knowledge accessible without dumbing it down."
- Western Living Magazine Editor
molecular gastronomy, fine dining trends
This Montreal-based journalist (SIGMA-RH, Ricardo) masterfully intertwines food systems with cultural preservation. Her 15-year career evolution from recipe developer to content strategist reveals three core pillars:
Focus on proposals that:
"Every meal tells a story of people, place, and perseverance."
As the Ottawa Citizen's restaurant critic since 2012, Peter Hum has redefined regional food journalism through his unique blend of:
Hum: I auditioned to be a Gusto TV food show host. It didn't go well.
The suburban Ottawa riding of Kanata has seen a major overhaul in its boundaries, will it stay Liberal in this election?
Finding my village: How I retraced my ancestors’ journey from Ottawa to China and back
As Associate Online Editor at Toronto Life, Rebecca Fleming has carved a niche documenting the intersection of food and urban identity. Her work combines:
With dual experience in UK mass-market publishing and Canadian cultural journalism, Fleming brings unique perspective to food writing that respects tradition while embracing innovation.
Ron Eade (1954-2015) shaped Canadian food journalism through his groundbreaking work at the Ottawa Citizen. As the paper’s first dedicated food editor, he elevated local cuisine while making professional techniques accessible to home cooks.
“A good food story should make you hungry to cook and curious to learn” – Archived column note
Sasha Chapman is an award-winning Canadian journalist specializing in the intersection of food systems, environmental policy, and climate adaptation. Currently a contributing editor at The Walrus, her work exposes how everyday consumption patterns ripple through ecosystems.
Writer Sasha Chapman is shifting her expectations of winter cottaging but there is still much to embrace
Antibiotics made modern farming possible. By abusing them, we risk everything
The ugly truth about the millions of Mexican avocados that will be consumed during Sunday’s big football game
For over 25 years, Shawn Conner has mapped Vancouver's evolving cultural landscape through the Vancouver Sun and national publications. His work sits at the intersection of:
How this café above a Vancouver hardware store became a must-visit for foodies
I knew that she had stamina. I don’t think I knew just how energetic she was, says the star of Tina — The Tina Turner Musical
Spicy aromas filled Vancouver's Heritage Hall recently as chefs served 10 different dishes in the 2025 Curry Cup
As editor-in-chief of House of Kerrs and contributor to major platforms like Thrive Global, Sonya Kerr has redefined family lifestyle journalism through her unique blend of practical advice and visual storytelling. With a career spanning photography, food writing, and travel documentation, she creates content that resonates with parents seeking authenticity in the digital age.
Kerr seeks stories that:
Recent accolades include the 2024 Canadian Digital Media Award and recognition from Parks Canada for her eco-tourism reporting. Her upcoming project explores intergenerational knowledge transfer in immigrant kitchens across Toronto.
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Tiffany Mayer stands as Niagara's foremost chronicler of food systems and their community impacts. Currently writing for the St. Catharines Standard and Brock News, her work bridges agricultural innovation and public health outcomes.
Recent honors include the 2023 Canadian Farm Writers Award and Niagara Health's inaugural Media Impact Fellowship. Her work continues shaping conversations about sustainable regional development through 25-30 bylines annually.
This Toronto-based culinary journalist and entrepreneur has redefined food media through her focus on accessible gastronomy. Currently publishing through her multimedia platform TrishMagwood.ca, she bridges gourmet techniques with real-world kitchen practicality.
“The best meals happen when we stop performing and start connecting” - Magwood’s editorial philosophy
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