Mary Berg Biography
Mary Berg is a popular Canadian television host, author, and Chef. She rose to prominence after winning the third season of MasterChef Canada. Mary also works as the host of Mary’s Kitchen Crush and Mary Makes It Easy cooking shows. She is also the host of The Good Stuff with Mary Berg a daytime talk show.
Mary has published Kitchen Party, Well Seasoned, and In Mary’s Kitchen cookbooks. Following university, she worked as an insurance broker. She left her work to contest in MasterChef Canada in 2016. On April 6, 2022, Mary received the Canadian Screen Award for Host, Lifestyle at the 10th Canadian Screen Awards.
She Makes It Easy also received the award for Lifestyle Program or Series, on which she works as a co-executive producer. On April 12, 2023, Mary was the host of the 11th Canadian Screen Awards ceremony for the Lifestyle and Reality Television categories.
Quick Facts
| Age | 34 years old (born December 13, 1989) |
| Net Worth | $1.5 million |
| Husband | Aaron Mariash |
| Height | 5 ft 7 in (approx. 1.7 m) |
| Book | Well Seasoned |
Mary Berg Age
Mary is 34 years old. She was born on December 13, 1989, in Pickering, Ontario, Canada. Mary celebrates her birthday on December 13, every year.
Early Life And Education
Mary was born in Pickering, Ontario, to her parents. When she was four years old, she was in a car accident in which her dad died. Her mom and brother survived the accident with injuries, but Mary survived relatively unscathed. From about age 7, she helped out preparing meals for her family, and by age 13 she was cooking dinner for her family on her own.
Mary earned a bachelor’s degree from Wilfrid Laurier University, twice majoring in history and English. Later on, she studied at the University of Toronto for a master’s degree in information science.
Mary Berg Husband
Mary is happily married to her husband Aaron Mariash. Her husband works as an engineer. They married in 2016 in a wedding ceremony attended by close friends and family members. The couple resides in Toronto, Ontario.
Cookbooks
– Kitchen Party: Effortless Recipes for Every Occasion (2019).
– In Mary’s Kitchen: Stress-Free Recipes for Every Home Cook (2023)
– Well Seasoned: A Year’s Worth of Delicious Recipes.
Recipe
Mary is recognized for several recipes, but her most popular recipe is perhaps the Victoria Sponge cake.
Chef
Mary has starred as a regular food expert on television shows such as Your Morning and The Marilyn Denis Show since winning MasterChef Canada. In 2017, she appeared in an eight-episode cooking show on Gusto titled Mary’s Big Kitchen Party. Mary worked for the Star Trek: Discovery episode, “Vaulting Ambition” as a culinary consultant.
Tattoo
As per her photos, Canadian TV chef Mary has no tattoos.
The Good Stuff
Mary became the host of The Good Stuff with Mary Berg in June 2023. The show’s title came from a quote she included in her first cookbook from Ratatouille: “‘If you are what you eat, then I only want to eat the good stuff.” The show debuted on September 5, 2023, and airs every weekday at 10 am Eastern Time.
Food Network
Mary hosts Mary Makes It Easy on the Food Network. This show first debuted on the CTV Life Channel in 2021, and in February of 2022 made its way to the US. Mary Makes It Easy now runs on Saturdays at 12 pm/11 am Central, as per Food Network. Episode 23 of season one was planned to air on April 30, 2022.
Accident
Mary and her family (father, mother, and brother) were in a car accident. During the family accident, she was four years old. Her mom and brother survived with several injuries, but their father died.
Masterchef
In 2016, Mary competed in MasterChef Canada. She became the third season of MasterChef Canada winner.
Makes It Easy Recipes
– Leftover Chicken and Sausage Soup.
– Seared Sausages with Hearty Veg and Polenta.
– Pumpkin Walnut Cannelloni.
– Tex-Mex Chicken and Rice Bake.
– Finger Sandwiches/Tea Sandwiches.
– Kitchen Sink Cookie Bars.
– Mary’s Go-To Pasta Salad.
– Edamame Dip.
Book
On October 5, 2021, Mary published her book titled Well Seasoned. This book celebrates friends and family, offering readers a peek into how Mary prepares meals over a year. The recipes in this book share her easy ways and cooking warm styles.
Restaurant
Mary currently resides and cooks in Toronto. She and her husband have cravings for Italian-American chain restaurants.
Cooking Show
Mary is the host of her cooking show, Mary’s Kitchen Crush. This show debuted in April 2019 on CTV. The cooking show won the Canadian Screen Award due to its Best Lifestyle Series, and at the 8th Canadian Screen Awards in 2020, Mary won for Best Lifestyle Host. The cooking show also received the Canadian Screen Award in 2021 for Best Lifestyle Series at the 9th Canadian Screen Awards, where Mary also won Best Lifestyle Host.
Height
Mary is a woman of above-average stature. Mary stands at a height of 5 ft 7 in (approx. 1.7 m).
Salary
As the host of two television cooking shows, Mary’s average salary is $73,850 per year.
Net Worth
Mary has been a television host, author, and cook for over five years. She has earned a decent fortune over the years. Mary’s net worth is 1.5 million.
Frequently Asked Questions
How Old Is Mary Berg?
Mary is a 34-year-old who was born on December 13, 1989, in Pickering, Ontario, Canada.
Who Is Mary Berg Husband?
Mary’s husband is Aaron Mariash who works as an engineer
How Tall Is Mary Berg?
She is a woman of above-average stature. Mary stands at a height of 5 ft 7 in (approx. 1.7 m).
Is Mary Berg Married?
Mary is married to Aaron Mariash an engineer.
Who Is Mary Berg?
Mary is a TV show host known due to her time on Mary’s Kitchen Crush and Mary Makes It Easy. Mary was named the winner of MasterChef Canada season three. She has received 5 Canadian Screen Awards. Mary got a passion for cooking by making meals for her family and friends.
Mary Berg Social Media Handles
Twitter – @mary_berg3
Instagram – mary_berg3