Christine Cushing facts for kids
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Cushing in 2009
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| Born | Athens, Greece |
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| Education | École de Cuisine La Varenne |
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Christine Cushing is a famous Canadian chef and TV host. She is known for her cooking shows and for sharing her love of food. Christine first appeared on TV in May 1998. A TV producer saw her talent and asked her to try out for a new show.
She hosted popular shows like Christine Cushing Live and Dish It Out on Food Network Canada. She also hosted Fearless in the Kitchen on the Oprah Winfrey network in Canada. Today, she is the main chef on CTV's The Marilyn Denis Show. Christine has also worked with food brands like Furlani. She shows people how to use their products in fun recipes.
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About Christine Cushing
Early Life and Education
Christine Cushing was born in Athens, Greece. Her family moved to Canada when she was just one year old. From a very young age, Christine loved to cook and bake. She spent a lot of time practicing in the kitchen.
She studied languages at the University of Toronto. Later, she went to George Brown College. In 1986, she finished their Food and Beverage Management program. Christine then went to Paris, France, to study at the École de Cuisine La Varenne. She graduated at the top of her class!
Her Career Journey
Christine has worked in many different places. She was a pastry chef at Toronto's Scaramouche restaurant. She also taught cooking classes at the Kitchen Studio. Christine even had her own cooking school.
She created recipes for magazines like Gusto and for companies like Starbucks. Christine has also done cooking demonstrations for many groups. She supports important causes, too. She has helped with breast cancer campaigns and fundraisers for the Olympic committee. She is also a big supporter of the Children's Breakfast Clubs.
Christine has written three cookbooks. She also has her own line of food products. These include olive oil from Greece and tomato sauces made in Canada.
Christine's TV Shows
Christine Cushing has been on many television shows. Here are some of her most well-known appearances:
- 1998–2001: Dish It Out (Life Network, three seasons)
- 2001–2005: Christine Cushing Live (Food Network Canada, four seasons)
- 2005–2006: Cook with Me (Food Network Canada, one season)
- 2009–present: Fearless in the Kitchen (W and Viva Networks, Canada)
- 2017–present: Confucius Was a Foodie (NTD Canada/WNED-TV)
- 2020–present: Wall of Chefs (Food Network Canada, two seasons)
- 2022–present: Wall of Bakers (Food Network Canada, one season)
Her Cookbooks
Christine Cushing has shared her recipes and cooking tips in several books:
- Dish It Out: Simple Recipes That Inspire (2000)
- Fearless in the Kitchen: Innovative Recipes for the Uninhibited Cook (2002)
- Pure Food: How to Shop, Cook and Have Fun in Your Kitchen Every Day (2007)
