2015-06

 Today we sat down with
the lovably quirky Allison MacKenzie of Dark Side Chocolates. Allison discussed how she sort of 'fell into' the business, the merits of good dark chocolate
over mass produced cheaper chocolate, and finding new flavour combinations. We
also touched upon the ups and downs of being a small business in the Comox Valley
and all that comes with it.Dark Side Chocolates
P.O. Box 1119, 
2722 Dunsmuir Avenue
Cumberland, B.C. V0R 1S0
Phone: 250-336-0126
Website: http://darksidechocolates.com
Facebook:
Dark Side Chocolates

 Carmen Wakeling of Eatmore Sprouts sat down at
the Edible Valley table today to talk sprouts, farming, and the beautiful
Comox Valley. Carmen took us back to the beginning, those many years ago,
where it all began. It's amazing that a small backyard venture has become a
food juggernaut, producing an incredible amount of food for the entire province.
Truly one of the forefront food growers of our area, we are thankful that
Carmen was able to come in and share her story, and hopefully inspire all of
us!
Eatmore Sprouts and Greens Ltd.2604 Grieve RdCourtenay, BC, V9J 1S7Telephone:  250-338-4860Fax:  250-334-0216Email: eatmore@shawbiz.ca
Website: http://www.eatmoresprouts.com
Facebook: Eatmore
Sprouts

Tonight Chef Jonathon Frazier and Darren Howlett had the great fortune of sitting down with Hans Peter Meyer, reknown local food reviewer and Comox Valley commerce enthusiast (for lack of a better term). As of late, Hans has become better known for hisambitious efforts to get the Comox Valley on the map, so-to-speak, with his "Making Shift Happen" and #WeAreYQQ.  Both are efforts to
shine a light on small businesses and their growth within the valley howthey impact our local economy. It was very difficult to contain this episode to just a half hour so promises have been made to explore this further. Take a listen and let us know what you think - we would love to hear your ideas and comments.

Arzeena Hamir of Amara Farms, Merville Organics and
many others organizations came into the Edible Valley studio today to talk
organics. Arzeena is a noted food activist from Richmond BC who relocated to
the Valley years ago to establish a farm. An authority on organics and
sustainability, she is the driving force behind Merville Organics - a group of farmers upholding high standards for collective organic farming. It was
great just to hear her take on the entire process and where organic food is
heading here in the Valley. We look forward to checking in with Arzeena on a
regular basis to see how things develop for organic farming here in the Comox
Valley. 
Amara Farm 
2631 Kirby Rd,
Courtenay, BC V0R,
Canada
Phone:
(250) 331-0543
Website: http://mervilleorganics.ca/
Email: mervilleorganics@gmail.com
Facebook: Amara Farm
                  Merville Organics