Welcome to
Food For Thought
Take a ride on the wild side with Crystal Andrus Morissette, bestselling author, coach, storyteller, and nutritionist, as she experiences firsthand how dynamic Canadians catch, cultivate, and conjure up some of their favourite dishes. A little bit of The Amazing Race Canada meets Padma Lakshmi's Taste the Nation, Food For Thought is a love story for Canadians.
Food For Thought
Food For Thought takes us on a cross-country journey through the rich tapestry of Canadian cuisine, while a taste for adventure drives Crystal to unfold the thoughts behind the food and the fascinating people who bring it to life.
From the rugged wilderness of remote villages to the bustling energy of urban centers, each episode paints a vivid picture of the country's rich and varied food culture and demonstrates how dishing out recipes and extraordinary stories will find their way into your kitchen.
This food/ travel docu-series is hosted by Canadian nutritionist and international best-selling author Crystal Andrus Morissette who is highly energizing, engaging, fun-loving, entertaining, and has appeared countless times on Canadian and US television morning shows. Crystal was the life coach/nutritionist on the Gemini-award-winning TV show, X-Weighted. In Food For Thought, Crystal's strong-headed and empowered nature takes a turn at times when up against the elements of Mother Nature and the task of collecting the ingredients to make these special dishes. Often having to ditch her designer clothes for jeans and boots, the act of finding ingredients can sometimes get dirty!
Promising a tantalizing surprise in every episode, Food For Thought offers a fresh perspective on Canada's wide array of gastronomic traditions. Crystal's journey becomes a testament to how the power of food bridges cultures, brings people together, reconnects us with nature, teaches us gratitude, and creates unforgettable memories.
Get ready to be delighted and inspired as Crystal takes us on an exhilarating expedition through each province and territory, showcasing and celebrating the nation's mixed culinary heritage, one delectable dish at a time.
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Project Format:
Unscripted, food/ travel docu-series; each episode is 60 minutes. There are 21 episode ideas shown under “Episode Ideas,” and more episodes can easily be added.
Why CTV Life - Bell Media Viewers will love this show:
CTV prides itself on inviting its audience to embrace all aspects of community and cultural equality. Food For Thought adds an exciting twist to the typical cooking show by taking the viewer on an adventure across the nation to experience, educate, and emulate the vast Canadian traditions. Transcending the recipes, Food For Thought offers a profound journey into the heart of Canada, spotlighting the narratives, preparation, and people creating the dishes. Naturally, food has a place in everyone's life. Still, the added adventure of exploring Canada's expansive terrain is the twist that allows the viewer to learn and immerse themselves into the culture, positioning Food For Thought as a passionate Canadian love story that is an unrivaled offering in the genre. Food For Thought is a series you can revisit multiple times, making it a perfect addition to your programming lineup.