The Edible Valley Podcast
2016-08
Episodes
Monday Aug 29, 2016
Episode 107 "Summer Wind-Down"
Monday Aug 29, 2016
Monday Aug 29, 2016
As summer winds down, Darren and Chef Jonathan take
anepisode to reflect on how their summers have been going, what they've done
withfood, and where they are headed - their food intentions for the next
fewmonths. Canning, preserving, pickling, curing, and more are on the table.
Theyget into new ingredients that inspire them, and new methods they hope to
dabblein.
Monday Aug 15, 2016
Episode 106 "The North Vancouver Islands Gourmet Picnic , 2016 Flavour"
Monday Aug 15, 2016
Monday Aug 15, 2016
With
the Comox Valley’s fourth Flavour Festival approaching quickly, Chef Jonathan
Frazier and Darren Howlett have the chance to sit down with organizer and executive director of the
North Island College Foundation, Susan Auchterlonie. This event is returning after a year long
hiatus, and we talked about all the exciting plans that will occur at this year’s
highly anticipated festival.
As always this festival
allows the Comox Valley to showcase its finest
chefs, vintners, farmers and producers in support
of education and culinary culture in our community. If you are one of the lucky
500 people that were able to get a ticket (it sold out in five minutes), you’ll
definitely have a memorable time and we look forward to seeing you there!
Monday Aug 08, 2016
Episode 105 "North Vancouver Island Chef Association Calling All Cooks"
Monday Aug 08, 2016
Monday Aug 08, 2016
Chef Jonathan and Darren talk about an organization
dear to Jonathan's heart. Chef Leslie Stav and Sue Smith sit in, representing the
Vancouver Island Chef's Association, a group Jon has long been part of. We get
to shed a little light on this wonderful group dedicated to community,
education and food. From their programs to train young disciple into chefs,
involvement in community farms and showcasing their products, to creating a
network for chefs across the nation - all done with an eye on excellence,
inclusion and education. Listen in to hear why it strikes a resonance with
Jonathan and our guests.
Monday Aug 01, 2016
Episode 104 "More Garlic"
Monday Aug 01, 2016
Monday Aug 01, 2016
GARLIC pt2! Following up with everything garlic in our lastepisode (and with the Garlic Festival just around the corner), Arzeena Hamir returns togo into greater detail about the variety of flavours and textures of this keyingredient; growing techniques, and choices you have when considering yourgarlic. She speaks of the benefits of eating our locally produced vs. imported types,local strains and varieties, and the methods required to grow your own hearty garlic.It’s always a treat to have such a passionate and compelling proponent of localfarming in the studio for this podcast - listen in and let us know what youthink!