CANADIAN TV PERSONALITY KEN KOSTICK PASSES ON

Ken Kostick

Sad news. One of Canada's favourite TV Personalities Ken Kostick passed away yesterday due to Brain Damage resulting from Acute Pancreatitis (sudden inflammation of the Pancreas). He was 58 years-old only and is survived by his Partner, Desi Cabrera.

Many of us remember Kostick for his Cookbooks and of course his turn on Life Network's What's for Dinner? with longtime Co-host Mary Jo Eustace, who I caught-up with in Toronto earlier this week.  More recently the Pair were seen on W Network's He Said, She Said.  

In addition to appearing on Television, Kostick was the Host of What's for Breakfast? on PROUD-FM, where I had the pleasure of interacting with him and he was a lovely Man whose positive energy spread to and was felt by those around him.  He will be missed.

(Photo credit: Corus Entertainment)

MARY JO EUSTACE SEDUCES YOUNGER LOVERS WITH "COOKING FOR YOUR CUB"

Mary Jo Eustace

It was a great pleasure to finally meet a Woman whom I admire and adore v. much this evening - Toronto's v. own Mary Jo Eustace.   In-town from Los Angeles promoting her latest Cookbook, Cooking for Your Cub, a full day of Press was lined-up including interviews with CTV's Canada AM and Entertainment Tonight Canada. Many of you might remember Eustace from Life Network's What's for Dinner and more recently W Network's He Said, She Said, which she co-Hosts alongside Ken Kostick.

A few years ago when I was promoting my own Music, I remember receiving a lovely e-mail from Eustace who then hosted What's for Breakfast? on PROUD-FM, telling me what a Fan she was of my Track Connection.  On multiple occasions she would profess her love for the Track on-air and after stepping-down from her position at the Station shortly after, I never got a chance to tell her how much her support meant to me. As is the case in life, everything comes Full Circle as we crossed paths at a private Top Chef Canada Viewing Party tonight at Hazelton Hotel.

Eustace & Mother

The gorgeous Eustace gave me a big hug, having recalled me right away.  She did admit to me that she wears Bifocal Contacts Lenses and that her eyes were a bit strained after a long day. Asking me about whether or not I've been working on Music much of late, I told her that much of my energy has been spent on my Blog.  She offered me her full support herself being a perfect example of someone who has found a wonderful life balance doing a bit of everything she loves.

Eustace enjoyed tonight's Screening alongside with her charming Mother, enjoying some Popcorn (yes, there is such a thing as Chocolate Popcorn) together and encouraged us to dish on which Top Chef Contestants we found attractive during the Broadcast.