Episode 189 "Cooking at Clever Crow"

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.

Episode 188 Interview "Time for pizza with Jackknife Pizza"

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.

Episode 187 "How to shop, surviving the grocery store."

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.

Episode 184 "Time to Stirfry."

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.

Episode 182 " To diet or not to diet?"

  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!   

Epsiode 179 "What's happening at restaurants during Covid"

  In this episode we discuss how the ongoing pandemic and its related restrictions are affecting the food industry, from restaurants and providers, to our own kitchens.
  It's not all doom and gloom, as we dig for some positive takes, and discuss ways we can all help keep the restaurant industry strong in this time of uncertainty.

Episode 167 "Back to Work"

 With the easing off on Covid-19 restrictions, people are returning to their daily and weekly routines, including dining out. Jonathan and Darren discuss the process of returning to the restaurant industry under these new conditions, and also touch on what they’ve been doing in food during the closure.    
   

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 far it reaches in the community, local economy, and even food trends. The give and take back and forth plays a strong role in the identity of each other's business and persona. Listen in as we discuss what we feel are the 10 most compelling points.  

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 promoting the local food and drink culture of Vancouver Island. Dawn Postnikoff (Publisher / Editor) and Danika McDowell (Creative Director) join us to discuss their new project. 

Episode 161 "What is Seasoning?"

What is seasoning and how does it affect what we eat? In this episode Darren and Jonathan discuss  the differences between seasoning and flavouring they also go into some of their tricks and recipe to help you improve some of your favourite meals.