On this episode, our guest Diane Jackson moved to the valley four years ago from Vancouver where she met her partner Andrew who along with Diane also had a huge passion and desir...
Archive for the 'Agriculture' Category
Aug 14th, 2020
Episode 172 "What's happening at Fitzgerald Farm"
How lucky are we?! We got to sit down with The Comox Valley Canning Company to discuss canning and preserves with the exuberant and vivacious owner, JJ! Let's talk about the bounty...
Apr 10th, 2020
Episode 165 "Why are farmers so important to chefs?
Today, Jon and Darren talk about the relationship between chef and farmer. Not just how they play an important role in each other's lives, but the rippling effect outward, and how ...
Mar 27th, 2020
Episode 164 "What is LUSH Valley ?"
Well it may have taken us sometime but we are finally able to upload this interview from an earlier time. With all the chaos in the world to do with the Corona virus its good to kn...
Nov 30th, 2018
Episode 162 " What is this Edible thing all About?"
Do you eat, drink, think, local? We have “Edible Vancouver Island” to talk with us about their new with quarterly publication and online resource, committed to celebrating and prom...
Oct 8th, 2018
Episode 159 "Whats in the Soup? Farm Fresh Soup Fest"
After a long break Jonathan and Darren are back from a busy summer and ready to start interviewing again. A new event “Farm Fresh Soup Fest” is coming to the Comox Valley. This fo...
Apr 13th, 2018
Episode 153" What's happening on Clever Crow Farm?"
Today we bring back two of our very first guests on the podcast: Lia and BrianMcCormick. We always like catching up with our old neighbours, and this episode is no exception. The ...
Apr 7th, 2018
Episode 152 "Why as you like it?"
This time we head down to Union Bay where we find out what's happening on the Hazel Creek Farm. We take time to talk with chef and "As you Like it" owner, Laura Agnew, to learn abo...
With the new year upon us Darren and Jonathan spend time discussing 2017 and the events surrounding it. This is a chance for the two to reminisce about the previous year. From f...
Dec 14th, 2017
Episode 145 "How do you get kids to eat their vegetables?"
On this week's episode we have the wonderful oppurtunity of sitting down with Shannon Simpson and Caroline Fisher and talking about the amazing salad bar program and Huband Element...
Nov 14th, 2017
Episode 143 "What is Hydropoic farming"
Allain Lepine from 'Island of Eden Farms' joins Chef Jonathan and Darren tonight to talk about their use of hydroponics to grow local greens and veggies. Starting their farm within...