Episodes

Thursday Oct 20, 2022
Episode 214 ” History of Restaurants”
Thursday Oct 20, 2022
Thursday Oct 20, 2022
Restaurants are the places that we spend some greatest moments of our lives, birthdays, graduations, or our weekly get together with friends. They have seemingly always been there to ensure the important moments in our lives are celebrated and enjoyed without having to do the dishes! In this show Jon, Darren and William discuss how restaurants came to be and where they are headed. Join us for another episode of the Edible Valley Podcast!

Thursday Sep 01, 2022
Episode 213 ” Wedding Planing and Hiring a Caterer”
Thursday Sep 01, 2022
Thursday Sep 01, 2022
Williams getting married! The perfect time to talk about the unbelievably large list of food related tasks that need to get done; from questions to ask the caterer, to steps you can take to minimise things going wrong.
Its time to put your dancing shoes on as we jive into the world of wedding food!

Thursday Jun 23, 2022
Episode 212 ”Fish & Chips”
Thursday Jun 23, 2022
Thursday Jun 23, 2022
This week we celebrate a British classic, fish and chips! This seemingly simple dish has a deceptively long and complicated past and has spread its influence across the world.
From its Southern European roots hundreds of years ago to the commonwealth classic of today; we break down fish and chips from the batter and type of fish to the potato and fry style to bring you the perfect fish and chips every time.

Tuesday May 31, 2022
Episode 210 ”Mac& Cheese”
Tuesday May 31, 2022
Tuesday May 31, 2022
From its humble beginnings in Italy, Mac and Cheese has long taken over North American kitchens; but far from being just a ‘Kraft dinner’ staple, the humble Mac and Cheese has now taken on a new life and reaches every further into the gourmet aisle.
This week John, Darren and William explore what it really takes to make a good Mac and Cheese, as ever stripping it back to the basics that you need to know to make this Canadian staple part of your regular cooking repertoire.

Friday May 06, 2022
Episode 209 ”BURGER ”
Friday May 06, 2022
Friday May 06, 2022
Our listeners asked for it, and now we are doing it, this show is about BURGERS. Everybody likes burgers right? But are all burgers equal? In this episode of the Edible Valley Podcast we break down to the minutest detail everything that makes a good burger, from the protein, the best cut of meat, the bread, sauces and even toppings. This episode will you the key to making the burger this is guarantee to satisfy even the fussiest palate.

Wednesday Apr 20, 2022
Episode 208 ”Organic Farming with Gerry Pattison” Farmer interview
Wednesday Apr 20, 2022
Wednesday Apr 20, 2022
Welcome to this second episode of The Edible Valley Podcast with Gerry Pattison of Pattison farm. In this episode we talk about organic farming , the rewards and challenges of this farming practice. Some may have said in the beginning this would be a fad, but we are lucky to learn some of the tricks of the trade that have help this farm long running farm become such an icon in the Comox Valley.

Monday Apr 04, 2022
Episode 207 ”Sticker Shock, what’s up with high food prices”
Monday Apr 04, 2022
Monday Apr 04, 2022
After a trip to the local grocery store, Darren asks the question “What’s up with climbing food prices?” Jonathan, Darren and William dive into this one and on this episode we spend time talking about some of the effects that are driving up prices. We discuss from pandemics to wars and all the things in between. We try and answer what is happening in the market and we may even have a few things that can help you save a little money at the end of the day.

Saturday Mar 26, 2022
Episode 206 ” Hanging at Pattison Farm” Farmer Interview
Saturday Mar 26, 2022
Saturday Mar 26, 2022
Chef Jonathan and Darren are on location at Pattison Farms for today's episode. Gerry (the owner) takes us through the wonderful history of the farm, and the various trials and tribulations traversed to get to where the farm is today - one of the valley's most cherished and venerated farms!

Friday Mar 18, 2022
Episode 205 ” What’s trending in food?”
Friday Mar 18, 2022
Friday Mar 18, 2022
In this weeks episode Chef Jonathan, Darren and William explore the latest food trends that are set to take 2022 by storm, from Micro-greens to the latest immune boosting ingredients backed by science, even reinventing classic dishes - this weeks show is peppered by insight, tips and tricks to help you stay ahead of the trends!

Thursday Mar 10, 2022
Episode 204 ”Certifications in Cooking” Chef Series #2
Thursday Mar 10, 2022
Thursday Mar 10, 2022
On this episode of The Edible Valley Podcast, chef Jonathan Frazier sits down with third year apprentice Miguel Varela to discuss the levels and training in the cooking profession. They discuss the current three year cooks apprenticeship program to become a red seal as well as certified chef and master chef programs. Join us as we learn more about Miguels journey and what is needed to be learned to become a chef.