David Hoye

Janet and Greta Podleski are Canadian sisters who achieved recognition as authors, chefs, and television personalities. Hailing from St. Thomas, Ontario, their culinary journey began with the book "Looneyspoons: Low-Fat Food Made Fun." This initial work faced considerable rejection from publishers before securing investment from David Chilton.

Their subsequent cookbooks, including "Crazy Plates: Low-Fat Food So Good, You'll Swear It's Bad for You!" and "Eat, Shrink and Be Merry!," continued to offer recipes that emphasized health, typically being low in fat and sodium while high in fiber and protein. These recipes were presented in an accessible and lighthearted style, often accompanied by nutritional data. The book "Eat, Shrink and Be Merry!" served as the foundation for a cooking program of the same name, which the sisters hosted on the Food Network. In 2000, their accomplishments were acknowledged with Canada's Top 40 Under 40 award, celebrating young Canadian achievers.