Mairlyn Smith is a Canadian actress, author, critic, food blogger, television show host and professional home economist.
Smith is an alumnus of The Second City comedy troupe and has starred in numerous commercials, TV shows, and films.
[8] She later stated in a podcast for Eat North that her experience as an actress and her enjoyment of music and teacup collecting in her spare time were things that helped her in life and her economist career.
[10] She has written a number of well-known cookbook titles, most of which promote homegrown eating, a comedic approach to the concept of gut health, Canadian nationalism and easy-to-make recipes.
She has been praised by a variety of critics and news reporters, mostly within Canada, including Globe and Mail restaurant critic Dan Clapson, who said of Smith, "no stranger to the food media scene, best-selling cookbook author and CityLine regular, Mairlyn Smith just might be one of the most charming Canadian culinary experts across all media.
Or perhaps you’ve seen her on Facebook creating healthy recipes, or sharing a cup of tea on YouTube, or leafing through one of her many colourful cookbooks.