The Edible Valley Podcast
Health
Episodes

Thursday Apr 20, 2023
Episode 219”Good Earth Farm, learning about seeds”
Thursday Apr 20, 2023
Thursday Apr 20, 2023
This week we go to the very origins of farming in the Comox Valley, we talk about seeds! Good Earth Farms Seeds based out of Black Creek take things back to basics with a non-nonsense approach to farming and growing a truly local product. Join us, as we explore our Edible Valley!

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.

Thursday Mar 03, 2022
Episode 203 “A Step in the Right Direction. pt1”
Thursday Mar 03, 2022
Thursday Mar 03, 2022
I’ve had a plan to get back in shape for quite some time. For the last five years or so I’ve slowly added a few pounds every trip around the sun, and now it’s noticeably impeding my enjoyment of life. As I set about to take this seriously, Covid hit. Talk about bad timing. I was instantly in survival mode, and brushed my big plan aside. As everything relaxes into a new normal, this is my opportunity to get back in shape, starting with eating healthy and getting out for some fresh air and exercise in our beautiful Valley.

Wednesday Dec 01, 2021
Episode 198 ”Panic buying, do you really need all that stuff.”
Wednesday Dec 01, 2021
Wednesday Dec 01, 2021
Hoarding! or is it Panic buying? or stocking up? Whats the difference and should you do it? In this episode Jonathan, Darren and William delve into the effects of panic buying, how you can stock up sustainably, what to buy, when, and how to store it. Food shortages can occur anywhere, for many reasons, this episide will ensure that whereever you are, you are well prepared.

Thursday Nov 18, 2021
Episode197 L.I.V.E ” Who wants Locally Inspired Vegetarian Eats?”Chef Interview
Thursday Nov 18, 2021
Thursday Nov 18, 2021
The exuberant and lovely Maya Varela sits in today to tell us all about her amazing vegetarian meal service, L.I.V.E.
As a Red Seal Chef, she’s delivering high end cuisine to your doorstep - which has been incredibly well-received. Listen in as we walk through her first year+ of starting a new business during such adverse times.
Facebook : Locally Inspired Vegetarian Eat

Wednesday Sep 15, 2021
Episode 194” What Darren ATE” Interview
Wednesday Sep 15, 2021
Wednesday Sep 15, 2021
Even though we discuss our local food scene quite often here on the Edible Valley Podcast, we rarely specify our places in it. Today we examine one aspects of Darren's involvement in our Valleys food culture, with his hot lunch program for the district schools, and AteCateringCo.com

Monday Aug 16, 2021
Episode 192 "Nutrition, Health and Working Out"
Monday Aug 16, 2021
Monday Aug 16, 2021
In this episode whilst Jonathan enjoys a summer holiday away Darren and William meet with nutritionist and fitness coach Adi Bird who helps them get to the root of physical fitness and the role local food has to play in fitness performance.