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We talk about some good eats and what we should and maybe shouldn't be eating.

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

In this episode we debate bacon.

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.

Hey Everyone! In this episode ,we were both rapt with attention as Logan had so much incredible information to share. The episode is packed with tidbits and insights about where we are headed as a community in seaweed farming, harvesting, and consuming. I genuinely cannot wait to have back on the show next year to check in with all of the developments in this exciting new field!

   Jonathan, Darren and William explore the world of grilling in this informative episode!   From choosing the right item to grill, to preparing your barbecue for action, to common mistakes that can easily be avoided, this quick step by step ‘Do’s and Don’ts’ guide will set you up for success on your grill this summer.

  As promised, today we present to you the full recording of our culinary adventure at Clever Crow farm last week. Listen in for the deep dive into techniques, methods, and chef tricks and all of the laughs and great conversation had with our wonderful audience.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.. 

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.

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. 

  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!   

With Easter just around the corner, we've got eggs on our minds. The boys discuss their preferred method of cooking, eating and sharing eggs - with all of their tips, tricks, and rules of thumb for you, when you cook up your next eggs! 

  This month marks our nine year anniversary of the Edible Valley Podcast. We are so proud of what we've been able to accomplish, and the absolute variety of people in our local food culture that we've been lucky to discuss 'all things food' with these past nine years.    To celebrate, we're bringing you an edited down recast of our first episode, complete with retro intro. (can you believe how tinny the sound quality was back then?). Thank you so much for continuing to listen, and for all of you support of our love for local food and the many stories making up our EdibleValley! 

The boys get down to the nitty-gritty today, in a long overdue conversation about Food Entrepreneurship. In what could be a series or podcast channel all of it’s own, Jonathan, Darren and William just barely scratch the surface of their careers in the various establishments, kitchens, and venues they’ve owned, operated or managed. We’ve highlighted roughly 7 over-arching topics in this info-packed episode, and would love to hear which of those topics you would like us to elaborate on, or go further in depth. So give a listen and get in touch and we’ll do our best to help boost you in your food endeavours and projects!  

  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.

Welcome to the Edible Valley Podcast. This is Episode 178, and today we are with Sharon Janzen from Alderlane Farmhouse Bakery. Sharon grew up in Vancouver and always had an entrepreneurial flair, spending a lot of her time making and selling things—starting with sling-style baby carriers, which she made and then sold across Canada. Then she moved to Thetis Island, as her husband got a new job at a children’s camp. Sharon decided to start experimenting with baking and selling cinnamon buns, thus laying the groundwork for the future Alderlane Farmhouse Bakery. In 2000 she moved to Vancouver Island. After gaining more baking experience, she saw an opportunity to sell goods from a wicker basket in the schools and businesses throughout the valley. She started by placing a basket in the staff room at Miracle Beach Elementary and Black Creek Elementary, where teachers and staff paid for goods using the honour system. She then quickly moved on to selling at offices, car dealerships, and dentists, operating the entire business just out of the back of her Volkswagen Jetta.  Word of her delicious baking spread throughout the valley, and people started asking Sharon if she was at any farmers’ markets. In response, she scaled up her business and started selling at the Comox Valley Farmers’ Market. Her husband, who is a crucial support, retrofitted her equipment with wheels so she could operate efficiently and continue to grow her business.  We have a lot to share with you about this incredible story of Canadian entrepreneurialism. Edible Valley is very proud to introduce Sharon Janzen.