Media Kit
Puneeta Chhitwal-Varma
AUTHOR, SPEAKER, FOOD ADVOCATE
Puneeta Chhitwal-Varma is an on-air good food and sustainability expert, better food advocate and mother of two who lives in Toronto. She believes the heart of the home beats in the kitchen, and that food is more than just fuel. Puneeta is on a mission to help a million people change how they cook and eat, and regain their power in the kitchen. She and her food have appeared on numerous prominent national and international media including CTV’s The Social, CHCH Morning Live, Global News, CBC Radio, BBC World News, CBC Life, and Martha Stewart. Her blog, Maple and Marigold started in 2016 as a love letter. Maple represents Canada, and marigold refers to her roots in India. Through media appearances, workshops, demos, and food writing, Puneeta has built a platform of 32,000 loyal followers who are coming along with her on a journey towards delicious, good-for-you, good-for-the-planet habits.
Photo by Tanvi Madkaiker
Media interviews and collaborations
Topics
- Good Mood Foods
- Sustainable Living
- Home Cooking and why it's an essential skill
- Natural Health and Remedies
- Exploring Immigrant Cultures
Story ideas Puneeta has successfully led in the past:
- Making earth-savvy choices in the kitchen and at home
- Real food with big flavour and bold spices
- Making everyday life abundant and sustainable
Press and Media Recordings
Puneeta has extensive experience in storytelling, pitching and booking media. She is often invited as a good food/ sustainability expert on various media. Puneeta is available to speak to the media about real food, cooking that boosts the mood, sustainable living and the life of an immigrant.
Evening News
- Rising Food Prices, CHCH News at 6
- Sending Kids Back to School, CBC News
Everyday Real Food
- Rice to the Rescue, CHCH
- Almost from Scratch, CHCH
- Mellow Curry for Weeknight Dinners, CBC
- Rock Weeknight Dinners, CHCH
Creative Ways to Reduce Food Waste
- Cooking with Peels - Watermelon Rind Curry, CTV's The Social
- Reducing Food Waste Tips, CHCH Morning Live
- Cut down on Food Waste at Home, CHCH Morning Live
Sustainable Living
- Simple, Sustainable Swaps, CHCH
- How to Shop your Pantry, Global News
- Tips for Sustainable Living, CHCH
- Every day actions via Nourish by Numbers, CHCH
- Packing Earth Savvy Lunches, CHCH
Good Mood Cooking
- Foods that boost the mood, CTV's The Social
- Warming Winter Drinks, CHCH
- Cozy Tea Blends, The Social on CTV
Balancing Cultures, between India and Canada
- Understanding Diwali, Martha Stewart
- Celebrating Diwali, Global News
- Diwali Decor, CBC
- Sweet Diwali Treats, CBC
- Diwali Celebration Ideas, Global News