Hosted by Chef Cynthia Peters, THE FRENCH COUNTRY KITCHEN celebrates the spirit of French cooking while showcasing the local ingredients, flavours, and passionate makers of the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville in South Eastern Ontario. From farm-fresh produce to artisan cheese, every episode highlights the beauty of simple French cuisine, with a local twist. Filmed on location at the historic Maison Maitlandcountry estate near Brockville and the 1000 Islands.  AVAILABLE TO VIEW ON BELL FIBE TV1. 

Established in 2010, VIVA Productions has continued to exceed expectations with clients for a number of years.  They take pride in being more than just a television and video production company. When VIVA works with their partners, they receive trust, dedication, dependability, excellent customer service, a team approach and a relentless passion for what they do.

Director & Producer – Melissa Prince-Doucet, VIVA
Cinematographer – Joseph Elliott, VIVA
Executive Producer – Anthony Agostino, VIVA
Host & Associate Producer – Cynthia Peters
Assistant Editors – Ashley Dubblestein, Angelo Agostino

For more than 15 years, Cynthia Peters has been hosting cooking classes in Eastern Ontario and abroad in France, in the Languedoc, (Occitane) region. Her passion for local food and teaching is also highlighted in her cookbooks, The Art of Herbs and My French Cookbook. The creation of Maison Maitland as a culinary destination was a dream realized, and now, through the show, she’s delighted to share a touch of France from her chef’s kitchen with viewers across Canada.