The Edible Valley Podcast
Foodie
Episodes
Friday Jul 09, 2021
Episode 189 "Cooking at Clever Crow"
Friday Jul 09, 2021
Friday Jul 09, 2021
Today is the big day! We recap and review our cooking adventure at the Clever Crow farm, where Chef Jonathon cooked a multi layered Germanic themed meal for a captive audience, who were ready to learn from the master.
Friday Jun 25, 2021
Episode 188 Interview "Time for pizza with Jackknife Pizza"
Friday Jun 25, 2021
Friday Jun 25, 2021
Who better to redefine 'pizza' than the very farmer who grows/raises the ingredients? In this episode Jonathan, Darren and William meet with Jim from Jackknife Pizza. Jim has embarked on a journey to challenge our view of pizza by throwing out the playbook and starting from scratch. From aging the Pizza dough, tossing out the standbys, to a complete bottom up revolution on traditional flavour combinations, Jim has tapped into his extensive farming knowledge to bring a completely new pizza offering to the table. And we're all better for it.
Friday Jun 11, 2021
Episode 186 "Menu planning like a pro."
Friday Jun 11, 2021
Friday Jun 11, 2021
In this episode Jonathan, Darren and William deep dive into all aspects of food and menu planning, from taking stock of what you have, too deciding how many meals you are planning for - it can all be so daunting but with the tips, tricks and even ‘Jon’s 6 step plan’ you’ll save time, waste less and eat better!
Friday May 28, 2021
Episode 187 "How to shop, surviving the grocery store."
Friday May 28, 2021
Friday May 28, 2021
This week "The Edible Valley Podcast" delves into the tactics supermarkets use to entice you to increase your grocery bill. We discuss a few key ways you ensure every penny is spent wisely, and you stay on target with you grocery list.
Saturday May 15, 2021
Episode 185 " What's in your cart? To deliver or not to deliver."
Saturday May 15, 2021
Saturday May 15, 2021
With the rise in popularity of online shopping, the Edible Valley takes a closer look at grocery ordering + delivery services. For this newest innovation in how we procure our food-stuffs, we dug a bit beyond the surface to reveal some interesting observations and a few unexpected (and uplifting) findings..
Friday Apr 30, 2021
Episode 184 "Time to Stirfry."
Friday Apr 30, 2021
Friday Apr 30, 2021
You asked ,we reply!
A long time listener of The Edible Valley Podcast asked for tips on stir-fry’s. We took the opportunity to dig right in and discuss our favourite aspects and elements of this family classic.
Stay tune for an upcoming video of this podcast.
Friday Apr 23, 2021
Episode 183 "Table for one, dining with or without"
Friday Apr 23, 2021
Friday Apr 23, 2021
In today's episode, we discuss the pros and cons of dining both with, and without companions. Does it affect the experience? The food? The enjoyment? Listen in for Jonathan's, William's, and Darren's various takes' on the matter.
Wednesday Apr 07, 2021
Episode 182 " To diet or not to diet?"
Wednesday Apr 07, 2021
Wednesday Apr 07, 2021
As Darren undertakes the new challenge of improving his diet and losing a bit of his newfound Covid weight, Jonathan and William offer their ideas and support as they all discuss what exactly is a diet, and what is a healthy approach to dieting.
It’s an illuminating conversation on how to keep your health and well being in mind while improving yourself!
Thursday Jul 16, 2020
Episode 169 "Bar none, no problem"
Thursday Jul 16, 2020
Thursday Jul 16, 2020
William, Darren, and guest JP Murimuri have some laughs and reminenisce while discussing cocktails and non-alcohol options.
Tuesday Jul 14, 2020
About
Tuesday Jul 14, 2020
Tuesday Jul 14, 2020
People of "The Edible Valley Podcast"
Helping to grow our food community.
Chef Jonathan Frazier:
Jonathan Frazier grew up in the Comox Valley. While drawing upon what the local food community has to offer, he enjoys exploring new flavours to present in unique and exquisite ways. After obtaining his red seal at the Kingfisher Inn, he followed his dream of cooking first to Europe and then to Victoria where he worked at Chateau Victoria, ran a catering company, and was chef on a tall ship that offered marine wildlife excursions.Inspired by the community of people in the Comox Valley who are passionate about good food, he returned to take on the position of Head Chef at the Atlas Café in 2005. While there he was awarded the Chamber of Commerce Top 40 under Forty (2012). From there he launched The Edible Valley Podcast; a podcast that Frazier continues to host devoted to exploring the food culture of the Comox Valley and Vancouver Island via interviews with local chefs, farmers, and producers. More recently he opened up a local artisan shop called Blue Spruce Ice Cream where he was selling his own traditionally handcrafted ice cream that also won the Best New Business Award (2019), and worked with North Island College to create a pop up dinner with tourism and hospitality students. Now, during the COVID 19 pandemic, Frazier, who was also teaching the young cooks program as well as covering food security with LUSH Valley, has switched gears within the organization to establish an emergency hot meal kitchen where he creates up to 1000 meals a week to those in need.He has been a proud member of the North Vancouver Island Chef’s Association since 2007 where he was actively involved in such local events as the BC Shellfish Festival, Flavour, and the Island Inspiration Cookbook. Chef Jonathan Frazier brings sensitivity and an inquisitive nature into the kitchen, where he builds flavours in a colourful palette that are influenced by hiscreative passion in the kitchen, knowledge of global cuisine, and the pleasures of local products. He is currently stepping into his newest endeavour as Head Chef at Locals Restaurant where he is excited to be working with owners Chef Ronald and Trish St. Pierre to continue creating inspiring dishes that showcase the best of what the Comox Valley has to offer.
William Stringer:
( The Producer ):
William Stringer found his passion for food working for British TV chef and presenter Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall’s ‘River Cottage’ in Devon, England, where he spent 6 years working in his restaurants and farm. Eventually working his way up to management, It was at this time William worked with some of the UK’s leading chef’s in their field, learning the value of sourcing local, seasonal organic food that respects community and nature. However it’s Williams passion for broadcasting that truly excites him, and since moving to Vancouver Island has worked for Jet Fm promoting events in the community that support the food culture such as the Comox Valley Famers Market as well as countless individual farmers.
Blayne Prowse:
Blayne was born and raised in the Comox Valley, this avid student of wild edibles and home preserving, can most often be found on his bike, riding around the Comox Valley. A sheetmetal worker by day, social media nut by night, he is often tweeting about things that drive him bonkers and writing his successful blog "the cynical cyclist" He enjoys taking his daughter out on adventures around the area, photographing these ventures and teaching her about the wild environment. Simple living and sustainability have come to the forefront of Blayne's ideology's in the past year. After several years of working in a commercial kitchen, Blayne made the jump to working construction. An unfortunate lay off he found himself working in the shellfish industry. Learning along the way, he has developed into a seafood snob with a keen taste for oysters, clams, sole and his own smoked salmon. Please follow along as Blayne learns more about what is available locally and to evolve from a "hesitant foodie" to a creative culinary artist.
Darren Howlett:
Darren grew up in the restaurant industry on Vancouver Island, with a brief 4 year sojourn to Vancouver. Having spent more than half his life in restaurants, he's been privy to some unique insights and able to watch the public's tastes and culinary needs; as well as the call for social responsibility evolve firsthand. The movement that rang out true to him began years ago, and has dominated his food ever since - Eating Local. The bounty of the Island, and the Valley in particular is a rare find, and too often, taken for granted. He had hoped to find a way to showcase the amazing Comox Valley, not just for the outsiders, but the local community as well. He and Chef Jonathan Frazier had the same vision and ambitions in many regards, and is why Darren was invited by Jon to join The Edible Valley podcast.
Darren currently owns and operates KamaBento, a gluten free, dairy free and peanut free sushi and Japanese food cart and delivery service. His primary focus being the valley's elementary schools' lunch programs throughout the school year, switching to the all of the local and island festivals for the summers.