The Pay Chen Show

Would you go back to a restaurant if the food and atmosphere were great but you encountered a rude staff member?
Summer entertaining and cottage meals made easy with Chef Jason Rosso!
Plus, a unique program brings international students to Canada to work on research projects that will improve our lives in the areas of science, engineering, health and more. Pay chats with one 20-year-old student from India who is working on a research project at York University and finds out how these students are giving Canada a global reputation!
And, what men need to know before hitting the gym.

Pay is back from Scottsdale, Arizona and is plumper than when she left. There's more than spas and golf...there's great food. And if there's great food, Pay will find it.
Matt Basile from Fidel Gastro food truck and Lisa Marie restaurant pops into studio to talk about his new cookbook, "Street Food Diaries" and what lead him from a desk job as a copywriter to creating a food brand that has resulted in a food truck, restaurant, TV show, catering company and now a book in only three years.
Pay asks, "what's the worst thing you've ever received while trick-or-treating?" See if you agree with the answers. By the way, someone said, "potato".
Nutritionist Theresa Albert was once an evil woman who gave out whole wheat crackers at Halloween but is now trying to redeem herself. Theresa has tips on making Halloween less junky for parents and kids.
And chef Matthew DeMille (Drake Devonshire) talks about the Drake Hotel's new spot in Prince Edward County. A perfect spot for a getaway by car.

You don't have to live in the country or have a big yard to have some chickens! Food writer and author, Signe Langford joins the show to tell you all you need to know about having backyard hens and the perks of always having fresh eggs.
The best way to keep your gals healthy and comfortable and tips on cooking the best eggs (and when fresh isn't always best.) Plus, the best type of eggs to buy at the grocery store.
And if you're looking to add some art to your home or want to invest - the Artist Project is a great place to meet budding artists and pick up some unique pieces.

The last show of 2014 starts with a call to Pay's mom with a belated birthday greeting.
If you're confused about rewards points and now to maximize them, Kathy Buckworth provides tips for collecting points the right way and how to get the most bang for your buck.
And if you're that jerk who waited until the last minute to buy your holiday gifts, lifestyle expert Shoana Jensen has tips on crossing everyone off your list in one place.
Plus giving you the feels with some top words from 2014 and the story of a homeless man who offered a stranger college student his last bit of change for her to get home.

Health Sciences expert and University of Alberta professor Tim Caulfield looks at the impact of celebrity and media on our health decisions.
His new book is called, Is Gwyneth Paltrow Wrong About Everything?
Tim tries Gwyneth's Clean Cleanse, changes his beauty regime to use expensive products with huge claims of anti-aging and looks at the trends in cosmetic surgery.
He finds out the truth about cleanses, juicing, detoxes, and popular beauty products.
Also...just HOW influential are Pamela Anderson's breasts? You might be surprised!