Amanda Scriver

Contributing Writer

Amanda (Ama) Scriver is a passionate storyteller, community builder and a social activist. She is a full-time freelancer writing on topics ranging from food and coffee to body politics and feminism. In her spare time, she loves relaxing with trashy reality television, a good drag show and listening to hip hop.

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Culture

What's next for the Canadian cheese industry?

After recent international success, Canadian cheese is at a crossroads. Amanda Scriver checks in with the new generation to find out what’s next.

Published: Monday 16th July 2018

Culture

Urban harvesting with Not Far from The Tree

Each summer, the fruit trees hiding out in backyards across Toronto are bursting with fresh berries, apples and other treats. Not Far From the Tree wants to pick your bounty...

Published: Wednesday 20th July 2016

Culture

Etiquette expert Lisa Orr explains the art of afternoon tea

Queen Elizabeth just celebrated her 90th birthday with a spot of afternoon tea. How very British. Or is it?

Published: Wednesday 29th June 2016

Bars & Restaurants

Restaurant review: Bar Reyna

Looking to tour the Mediterranean? No need to get your passport stamped, just head over to Yorkville's Bar Reyna...

Published: Wednesday 15th June 2016

Chefs

Toronto's very own Willy Wonka-esque chocolatier Brandon Olsen

The ex–Bar Isabel chef creating confections that are a feast for the senses

Published: Wednesday 1st June 2016

Culture

What does it mean to be gluten-free in Toronto?

Gluten-free cupcakes all around: May is Celiac Awareness Month. We look into what it's like to live with the disease in Toronto...

Published: Thursday 12th May 2016

Chefs

Chef John Horne explores the beauty of Canadian cuisine

Canoe’s new Taste Series has Chef John doing homework on the unique cultures and feasts that exist across the country

Published: Friday 29th April 2016

Chefs

The Instagram celebrity taking food porn to parody levels

Published: Monday 25th April 2016

Chefs

Chef Tyler Shedden makes a commitment to sustainable seafood

We talk to the Chase Hospitality Group's Chef Tyler Shedden about how Canadians can make smarter choices at the fish counter

Published: Thursday 24th March 2016

Chefs

Sylvain Assié on french cuisine and the new look of Café Boulud

The Chef de Cuisine on his love for French cooking, the revamp of Café Boulud and his take on the Toronto food scene.

Published: Wednesday 2nd March 2016

Culture

The look of hunger in Toronto

Amidst a thriving food and drink culture, the issue of hunger in Toronto is increasing. Amanda Scriver takes a look at the frightening stats and the organizations trying to eradicate the problem

Published: Wednesday 17th February 2016

Culture

Retailers roll out craft beer in Ontario – but are we ready?

Whisper it quietly, but there's a craft beer revolution brewing in Ontario. We keep you up to date, with small-batch stories from the big successes of this rising industry