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 Canadian celebrity chef and television host. She first appeared on TV in May 1998. A TV producer saw her working at a food company. He asked her to try out for a new cooking show. She became famous for hosting shows like Christine Cushing Live and Dish It Out. These shows were on Food Network Canada. She also hosted Fearless in the Kitchen on the Oprah Winfrey network in Canada.
Today, Christine is the main chef on CTV's The Marilyn Denis Show. She often shares new recipes and cooking tips there. She has also worked with food brands. For example, she showed how to use Furlani products in recipes. One popular recipe was Pulled Pork on Furlani Garlic Texas Toast.
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About Christine Cushing
Christine Cushing was born in Athens, Greece. Her family moved to Canada when she was just one year old. She loved cooking and baking from a very young age. She practiced these skills as a child.
Her Education and Early Career
Christine studied linguistics at the University of Toronto. After that, she went to George Brown College. She graduated from their Food and Beverage Management program in 1986. She then traveled to Paris, France. There, she studied at the École de Cuisine La Varenne. She earned her Grand Diplôme and was top of her class.
Christine has worked in many different places. She was a pastry chef at Toronto's Scaramouche restaurant. She also worked at Four Seasons Hotels. Christine taught cooking classes at the Kitchen Studio. She even had her own cooking school. She created recipes for magazines like Gusto. She also made recipes for Starbucks and Ace Bakery.
Helping Others and Community Work
Christine has done many food demonstrations. She has worked with KitchenAid Canada and the Heart and Stroke Foundation. She also supports important causes. She spoke at the Cook for the Cure campaign, which helps fight breast cancer. She was even seen as a "superhero" for the Starbright Foundation. This foundation helps sick kids in hospitals.
Today, Christine is a judge for the Gold Medal Plate. This event raises money for the Olympic committee. She also strongly supports the Children's Breakfast Clubs. These clubs help make sure kids get a good start to their day.
Her Cookbooks and Food Products
Christine Cushing has written three cookbooks. These books share her favorite recipes and cooking ideas. She also has her own line of food products. These include extra virgin olive oil from Greece. She also makes handmade tomato sauces in Canada. Another product is roasted red pepper spreads.
Christine's TV Shows
Christine Cushing has hosted many popular cooking shows. Here are some of them:
- 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 cooking knowledge 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)
