The Edible Valley Podcast
Welcome to the Edible Valley podcast, where we explore the vibrant world of food through the lens of local farms, kitchens, and culinary adventures. Join us for engaging conversations, interviews, and food tips as we uncover the delicious secrets of our Edible Valley. From farm-to-table experiences to mouthwatering recipes, satisfy your craving with us.
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This delectable podcast takes you on a mouthwatering journey through the bountiful world of food, farming, and the rich tapestry of culinary culture. Chef Jonathan Frazier, a culinary maestro with years of experience in the culinary industry, brings a wealth of knowledge to the table. He’ll share his culinary secrets, discuss the art of cooking, and bring in industry experts to explore the latest trends and innovations. Jonathan’s passion for food is infectious, making each episode a tantalizing adventure. Joining him is William Stringer, an enthusiast and sustainability advocate. He’s the perfect complement to Chef Jonathan, providing insight into the farm-to-table movement, food sustainability, and environmental consciousness. William’s connection to local farmers, growers, and artisans adds depth to each episode, highlighting the importance of responsible eating. ”The Edible Valley Podcast” is your go-to source for food enthusiasts, from seasoned chefs to home cooks. Discover the freshest ingredients, explore diverse cuisines, and learn how to make informed, eco-conscious food choices. But this podcast is not just about food—it’s a celebration of community, culture, and connections. It’s a reminder that what we put on our plate affects the world around us. Tune in every week for a delicious blend of gastronomy and eco-awareness. With Chef Jonathan and William as your guides, you’ll experience the flavors, stories, and adventures that the edible valley has to offer. Join us, and let’s savor the journey together!
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Episodes
Monday Jul 20, 2015
Monday Jul 20, 2015
The beautiful Ms. Toni
Dunne sits down with Chef Jon and Darren today to talk gardening. A self-taught
garden hobbyist, Toni has developed as a semi-professional gardener over the
years as she soaked in and absorbed every bit of information she could. With
an eye on acidity and soil alchemy, Toni and friends have created lush,
abundant gardens out of little backyard dirt patches. And like a modern day
Johnny Appleseed, she plants a little every where she goes.
But taking it further than
that, she discusses how to provide a modest secondary income from her garden,
while still providing plenty for her and her family. It’s truly the new
direction backyard farming is going, so just sit back and listen to this
vanguard of modern hobby farming tell you her journey from amateur to
thriving gardener.
Tuesday Jul 14, 2015
Tuesday Jul 14, 2015
Doug
Smith of Natural Pastures was gracious enough to join us tonight to discuss
cheese! As one of the Comox Valley’s cornerstone food producers that help put
our humble, beautiful Valley on the map, Doug is one of those key talents that
took a small business idea, and turned it into a national brand! He walks us
through the process of getting started, growing to fit your market, and
establishing yourself amongst your peers. We had a great time with Doug – who is
just a wealth of information of Valley history, business planning and above
all: Cheese!
Sunday Jul 05, 2015
Sunday Jul 05, 2015
Allen McWilliam of Tannadice Farms sat down with Chef Jon and Darren in the studio today. Allen treated us to the background story of how the farm has grown from its' humble beginnings to the cornerstone-of-the-valley it has become. Humble and gracious, he shared a loving history of the Valley, and was able to relate his unique view on the farming scene here and how it has evolved and grown over the years. And he brought sausages!
Tuesday Jun 30, 2015
Tuesday Jun 30, 2015
On this episode, the ever eloquent Connie Earl joins Chef Jonathan Frazier and Darren Howlett to talk local wine. Connie is easily one of the foremost resources for the Valley on all things wine; her knowledge extending throughout Vancouver Island, BC in general, and worldwide. She brought her expertise and a few bottles of semi-local reds to discuss the first steps in evaluating a bottles' merits, triumphs and shortcomings. What a treat!
Monday Jun 22, 2015
Monday Jun 22, 2015
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
Monday Jun 15, 2015
Monday Jun 15, 2015
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
Monday Jun 15, 2015
Monday Jun 15, 2015
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.
Monday Jun 08, 2015
Monday Jun 08, 2015
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
Monday May 25, 2015
Monday May 25, 2015
Chef Jonathan Frazier and
Darren Howlett are back this week to reflect on the last few shows and
catch up, as they have actually not seen each other in a month. They also look forward to the next few weeks and months, and talk what's coming
up (or not coming up) in the next while for food in the Valley.
Sunday May 17, 2015
Sunday May 17, 2015
Today's episode we get to sit down with Cat Leduc and Jake Tinkler-Josephi. It's great when we get to chat with friends from our daily routine about the Valley, food, and everything in between. We asked them to come on to the show as guests to talk about their newest venture: Toscano's Trattoria! At the time of taping, we weren't able to discuss the name of the venture, which made for some difficult conversational maneuvering, but we were able to cut to the details of becoming a restaurateur. It was refreshing to be able to talk to people just getting into the restaurant business. Their nervous energy and obvious excitement are infectious, and it's hard to not get swept up in it. We are so happy for them and proud that they are able to start living their dreams in food and in the Valley! Toscano's Trattoria
Open: Dinner
Daily, 5-9, Closed Sundays & Holiday
Web: http://www.toscanos.ca
Phone:1 (250) 890.7575,
Address140
Port Augusta, Comox, BC, V9M 0A1, Canada