The Edible Valley Podcast

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 166 "What's up with Edible Valley and pandemic times?"

Edible Valley is back!
  After our second hiatus, we’ve found a way to make the show work around our disparate schedules. Thank you for sticking with us as we re-format the show to fit everyone’s needs and directions!
  What a show to re-start on!
  In this episode, Chef Jon and Darren talk about how food habits and availability have changed during the Covid-19 quarantine. They also discuss emergency food measures and Jon’s involvement in the hot meal program with LushValley for those in need.
  We also introduce Will as an addition to the Edible Valley team, and discuss safety measures and etiquette while food shopping in these heightened times. 

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 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 know that organization like LUSH Valley (Let Us Share the Harvest) have been looking at food security in our community. Lush Valleys mission is to support the Comox Valley in gaining food-systems skills and knowledge to increase food security, self-sufficiency, and local food production across the region.  We are excited to sit down with Maurita Prato Executive Director of LUSH Valley to learn just a little bit more about all the amazing things LUSH Valley does. We talk about all the program LUSH is involved with such as Fruit tree, Healthy food, Share the harvest and Garden share and learn how they are trying to shape our food community.
At this time we would also bring attention to lush valleys Emergency Food Share Program which is aimed at providing food to those in need in the Comox Valley, including those in need of financial and/or food delivery assistance. The program also provides pick-up and delivery of donated food items from businesses and supports neighbourhood food drives. If you are able to donate at this time every little bit counts.
 
Website: https://lushvalley.org/food-share/
Please direct all questions to foodshare@lushvalley.org or to 250-207-HELP (4357).
Call Centre hours of operation are:Monday/Wednesday/Friday – 9:00 am to 1:00 pmTuesday/Thursday – 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Episode 163 "When do you pick Fruit?"

 Our interview was with Ann Kask, author of 'Ripe' - a book on growing, handling, harvesting and cooking fruit. Recurring guest Lesley Stav of the Vancouver Island Chef's Association was on hand as well, sharing her involvement in making this book happen. It's a wonderful book, a departure from standard recipe based cook books. Love it!

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. 

Episode 160"What is Blue Spruce Ice Cream

If you’ve been wondering and waiting for new podcasts, Jonathan’s been a bit distracted by Blue Spruce Ice Cream. Jonathan and his partner opened up this new shop in downtown Courtenay. The host becomes the guest on this episode! Tune in to hear about their incentive flavours, outside of the box creations, community support and upcoming events.

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 food competition being hosted at the Black Creek Community Centre with the help of Lush Valley is sure to be a hit. With 10 local chefs using locally sourced ingredients to create masterful soups for 150 lucky guest. In this episode we talk with Jessie Gill marketing and event coordinator for the Black Creek Community centre and learn about the event. We also learn about some of our favourite soup and what goes into a great soup.

Episode 158" What's good at the Honey Grove?"

 
Well we have been sitting on this interview for a while now. This time we slow things down and find out what makes great bread. Mark from Honey Grove bakery sits down with us to discuss’s his products, where he makes it and what makes it so good. Enjoy this episode as we learn about taking your time to make something right and using only the best of ingredients.