Hey hey Food Explorers I've been noticing some trends and big things working in the food industry lately. From social media accounts posting about the egg-stitential crisis in the cost of food, to some big companies making big changes. I'm wondering how these things will start impacting food costs, menu selections and more! Take a listen! And, as always please help us to spread the word about this podcast, we appreciate you all so much! FIND US ON ALL OUR PLATFORMS 💖📷 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thefoodexplorerpodcast/ 🐧Twitter/X https://twitter.com/FoodExpPodcast 🟠📰 Substack https://substack.com/@thefoodexplorerpodcast 💡🤝 Patreon https://patreon.com/TheFoodExplorerPodcast 📌✨ Pinterest https://www.pinterest.ca/thefoodexplorerpodcast/

Hey hey Food Explorers! I t's been a crazy few weeks - Blue Monday has hit and it has hit some harder than others. I have some cool new labels for my baking supplies and am having fun labeling them. Plus, a new cookie baking book - Zoe Bakes Cookies. I visited a culinary innovation kitchen and a few more things. Tune in for a recap of what's been happening. FIND US ON ALL OUR PLATFORMS 💖📷 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thefoodexplorerpodcast/ 🐧Twitter/X https://twitter.com/FoodExpPodcast 🟠📰 Substack https://substack.com/@thefoodexplorerpodcast 💡🤝 Patreon https://patreon.com/TheFoodExplorerPodcast 📌✨ Pinterest https://www.pinterest.ca/thefoodexplorerpodcast/

Hey Hey Food Explorers!   Look at me getting back into consistently posting episodes!  Feels so good to be back and I'm making so much progress doing my annual clean up and yearly planning!   Today, I get ranty about alternate milk pricing at coffee shops.  Listen in to hear all the reasons why plus, the article that mention is here: https://www.blogto.com/eat_drink/2025/01/starbucks-coffee-chains-class-action-lawsuit-canada/   And, I got a new food book, yahoo!  I had gotten it from the library and knew it was a must have on my bookshelf book and now it's mine.  Food IQ is a fun book, I hope you check it out! https://shorturl.at/ONr6x   FIND US ON ALL OUR PLATFORMS 💖📷 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thefoodexplorerpodcast/ 🐧Twitter/X https://twitter.com/FoodExpPodcast 🟠📰 Substack https://substack.com/@thefoodexplorerpodcast 💡🤝 Patreon https://patreon.com/TheFoodExplorerPodcast 📌✨ Pinterest https://www.pinterest.ca/thefoodexplorerpodcast/

Hey hey Food Explorers! I'm back with a new episode, a Happy New Year, an update, some thoughts on the future, and a few ramblings as well. Thanks to you all for being here and making our 2024 awesome! We've got lots more in store for this year, can't wait to share it with you! FIND US ON ALL OUR PLATFORMS 💖📷 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thefoodexplorerpodcast/ 🐧Twitter/X https://twitter.com/FoodExpPodcast 🟠📰 Substack https://substack.com/@thefoodexplorerpodcast 💡🤝 Patreon https://patreon.com/TheFoodExplorerPodcast 📌✨ Pinterest https://www.pinterest.ca/thefoodexplorerpodcast/

Hey hey Food Explorers! In this episode, I am absolutely thrilled to interview Pam Williams and Alysha Kropf, two influential figures in the chocolate industry. Pam created Ecole Chocolat, an online chocolate school plus so much more! The school has trained some of the best chocolatiers and chocolate makers in the world! We chat about their journeys in chocolate making, the importance of education in the field, and the challenges faced by chocolatiers. And of course the importance of learning from mistakes, the impact of cocoa prices, and the value of community and partnerships in the chocolate business. Pam and Alysha share insights on the unique experiences offered at their chocolate school and the importance of understanding the world of chocolates. Chocolate is our love language, enjoy the episode! Find Ecole Chocolat here: Website: https://www.ecolechocolat.com/en/ Instagram:   / ecolechocolat   Facebook:   / ecolechocolat     FIND US ON ALL OUR PLATFORMS 💖📷 Instagram   / thefoodexplorerpodcast   🐧Twitter/X   / foodexppodcast   🟠📰 Substack https://substack.com/@thefoodexplorer... 💡🤝 Patreon   / thefoodexplorerpodcast   📌✨ Pinterest https://www.pinterest.ca/thefoodexplo... 00:00 Introduction to the Chocolate World 01:37 Pam's Journey in Chocolate 05:15 Alysha's Involvement and Family Legacy 08:11 Learning from Mistakes in Business 12:51 Challenges Faced by Students 15:20 The Importance of Hand Tempering 19:01 Navigating Price Increases in Chocolate 21:42 The Value of Local Partnerships 26:07 Experiential Learning in Chocolate Making 30:36 Understanding Cocoa Farming 34:29 Building Community in the Chocolate Industry 39:30 The Power of Collaboration 42:59 The Unique Voice of Each Chocolatier 45:47 Conclusion and Connection

Hey hey Food Explorers   In this episode, I have the absolute pleasure to interview Allison Landin, founder of Truffula, a company specializing in plant-based cheese. Seriously, the best plant based cheese out there!   We discuss Allison's journey from a healing process involving food to creating a successful business. There's so much to running a business, so we cover the challenges of maintaining product quality, the importance of community engagement, and the family dynamics involved in running the business. Allison shares her insights on navigating the food industry, sourcing quality ingredients, and the significance of awards in building credibility.   Find Truffula at:   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/truffulatreenutcreamery/ Website:  https://truffula.ca/   FIND US ON ALL OUR PLATFORMS 💖📷 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thefoodexplorerpodcast/ 🐧Twitter/X https://twitter.com/FoodExpPodcast 🟠📰 Substack https://substack.com/@thefoodexplorerpodcast 💡🤝 Facebook https://www.facebook.com/thefoodexplorerpodcast 📌✨ Pinterest https://www.pinterest.ca/thefoodexplorerpodcast/  

Hey hey Food Explorers!   Today's conversation with Elaine Doucette, The Herbal Mama is a fascinating chat about all things farms, farmers, foraging, fermenting, and fun! All the F's are given here in this episode. I have had the pleasure of eating the ferments that Elaine creates and they are highly addictive in the best possible way with the probiotic pickled carrots being my absolute favourite. To connect with Elaine you can find her at: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theherbalmama/ Website: https://www.theherbalmama.com/   And, can you all do a big favour?  We need more people to find us, so it only takes a second to do a 5 star review and we'd be so grateful!  You're all the best!  Thanks!   FIND US ON ALL OUR PLATFORMS 💖📷 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thefoodexplorerpodcast/ 🐧Twitter/X https://twitter.com/FoodExpPodcast 🟠📰 Substack https://substack.com/@thefoodexplorerpodcast 💡🤝 Facebook https://www.facebook.com/thefoodexplorerpodcast 📌✨ Pinterest https://www.pinterest.ca/thefoodexplorerpodcast/

Hey hey Food Explorers! I've got a super treat today, I reconnected with two of my favourite people from when I lived in the Bow Valley, Alberta, Canada. Chris and Shari-Lynn Williams, were the innkeepers at Mt. Engadine Lodge for many years and it was such a special place to go and spend time in the back country. Now, they've both retired from the hospitality industry and on this episode we discuss their move from the Canadian Rockies to Annapolis Valley, Nova Scotia. They share their love for gardening and the abundance of produce in their area. We could have talked about the local food scene, including farm stands, farmers markets, and the support for local farmers for days. We also chat about their experiences growing garlic and other crops, as well as preserving and using their harvest in various dishes. In this conversation, Chris and Shari-Lynn Williams discuss their experiences with local food and small farms in Nova Scotia. They talk about the importance of supporting local farmers and the benefits of eating seasonally. And of course share their love for cooking and trying new recipes with fresh, local ingredients. I never knew they had a story about meeting Anthony Bourdain - what a cool experience. Interviewing Chris and Shari-Lynn was a great way to highlight the vibrant food culture in Nova Scotia and the joy of connecting with local producers and chefs. Road trip anyone?? Don't forget to Subscribe and Share - we love building community!   FIND US ON ALL OUR PLATFORMS 💖📷 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thefoodexplorerpodcast/ 🐧Twitter/X https://twitter.com/FoodExpPodcast 🟠📰 Substack https://substack.com/@thefoodexplorerpodcast 💡🤝 Facebook https://www.facebook.com/thefoodexplorerpodcast 📌✨ Pinterest https://www.pinterest.ca/thefoodexplorerpodcast/

Hey hey Food Explorers! I've been on the hunt this past week looking for a particular recipe which led me to going down the rabbit hole of recipe fails. Why these happen, why people follow viral TikTok nonsense videos, and how some recipe writers just don't know what they're doing. It's a bit of a rant but hopefully it's also insightful as to why it might not be your fault a recipe fails but also why sometimes it really is! Help us spread the word and Subscribe and Share! FIND US ON ALL OUR PLATFORMS 💖📷 Instagram   / thefoodexplorerpodcast   🐧Twitter/X   / foodexppodcast   🟠📰 Substack https://substack.com/@thefoodexplorer... 💡🤝 Facebook:   / thefoodexplorerpodcast   📌✨ Pinterest https://www.pinterest.ca/thefoodexplo...

Hey hey Food Explorers!   We just got back from a short but wonderful trip to Canmore to visit our friends!  I recorded an episode while I was there that I will edit and it will be up on just YouTube - super visual.  I talk about that a bit in this episode, plus all the super fun things we've been doing over on Substack. A couple of new books too - How to Taste by Becky Selengut is my go to read right now.  It's amazing! https://amzn.to/4cyWrZO And a incredible find at Cafe Books in Canmore - The Spice Box by Emily Dobbs - wow!! https://amzn.to/46P0LDf I spent the morning with Jason's mom making Oatmeal cake and I'll be writing that up soon including a recipe you can actually read! Enjoy everyone - and if you can we are really trying to spread the word about this podcast, if you can subscribe and share that would be much appreciated!

Hey hey Food Explorers! It's been quite the week! I finished teaching the Entrepreneurship course and was totally spoiled on my last day of teaching. One of my students even made my favourite pie - cherry pie! I'm not home right now, as usual but where' I'm dog sitting is walking distance away from my favourite coffee shop - Square 1. Jason and I are going to take a much needed break with a short getaway to Canmore. I am not speaking about weird carnival/country fair foods this week - I explain why. We just did a really awesome article about The Farmhouse Bakery on Substack - for sure check it out! https://thefoodexplorerpodcast.substack.com/p/the-farmhouse-bakery I'm taking on a new training program - to become a Supertaster! Can't wait to share the process with you. Current book I'm reading: Cork Dork by Bianca Bosker https://amzn.to/4d5nltv And, finally we've got some saskatoon berries to taste and rate! Enjoy, like, share, and we'll see you next week!   FIND US ON ALL OUR PLATFORMS 💖📷 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thefoodexplorerpodcast/ 🐧Twitter/X https://twitter.com/FoodExpPodcast 🟠📰 Substack https://substack.com/@thefoodexplorerpodcast 💡🤝 Facebook https://www.facebook.com/thefoodexplorerpodcast 📌✨ Pinterest https://www.pinterest.ca/thefoodexplorerpodcast/

Hey hey Food Explorers!   The heat wave has finally broken! Looking forward to a week of much more manageable summer temperatures! Which means I'll finally be heading out to visit our favourite bakery at their farm; Farmhouse Bakery! Last week I did some saskatoon picking and we wrote a great article about it: https://open.substack.com/pub/thefoodexplorerpodcast/p/u-pick-at-hillberry-saskatoon-farm?r=2pxeno&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web   I'll go out again this week to get some different cultivars, yay! We have a NEW Facebook to keep in touch with those who prefer that platform: https://www.facebook.com/thefoodexplorerpodcast   And, make sure to post your weird country fair, KDays, Stampede food. I'm gathering up the list of weird foods and we'll chat all about them!   Don't forget to subscribe and share - we love seeing all the new faces around here!   FIND US ON ALL OUR PLATFORMS, plus our NEW Facebook: 📘🌍🍴 Facebook https://www.facebook.com/thefoodexplorerpodcast 💖📷 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thefoodexplorerpodcast/ 🐧Twitter/X https://twitter.com/FoodExpPodcast 🟠📰 Substack https://substack.com/@thefoodexplorerpodcast 📌✨ Pinterest https://www.pinterest.ca/thefoodexplorerpodcast/

Hey hey Food Explorers! It's coming up to the most wonderful time of the year! Time to get ready to celebrate farms, farmers, the harvest, and all things long table culinary farm to fork events! Here in Alberta, we have Open Farm Days happening on August 17/18th. There's so many events that I couldn't possibly name them all but you can check them out here: https://albertaopenfarmdays.ca/ Plus, tonight July 21st is the full moon, called the Buck Moon - so I dive into why it's called that. I'm just so fascinated by all the history around the phases of the moon, I even subscribe to a yoga magazine that sends out monthly moon magazines with yoga sequences in it! Now, wherever you are in the world, let us know if you have some kind of Open Farm days events? We'd love to hear what you do to celebrate this time of the year. FIND US ON ALL OUR PLATFORMS 💖📷 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thefoodexplorerpodcast/ 🐧Twitter/X https://twitter.com/FoodExpPodcast 🟠📰 Substack https://substack.com/@thefoodexplorerpodcast 💡🤝 Patreon https://patreon.com/TheFoodExplorerPodcast 📌✨ Pinterest https://www.pinterest.ca/thefoodexplorerpodcast/

Hey hey Food Explorers! It's wild out there! We are in crazy heat wave here in Alberta, Canada and it's been a challenge to deal with! People are scrambling to get portable AC units, fans, ice packs - ice cream!! I was at the grocery store the other day and the frozen dessert section was CLEARED out! So, today I chat about what that's meant for the farm visits I was supposed to do last week, and won't be able to do this week either. I also mention 2 awesome books, you know I love a good book shoutout: The Creative Act: A Way of Being, Rick Rubin https://amzn.to/3XY4zQ7 The EMyth Revisited, Michael Gerber https://amzn.to/3XYF1lX New coffee shop I'm loving: https://www.instagram.com/obj3cts.yeg/ Bakery with my new favourite cookie: https://wildrosecakes.com/ Shorts: Pickled garlic scapes: https://youtube.com/shorts/si_HY0yyeR0?si=p9XVMrr2LblhfQZv Compound butter: https://youtube.com/shorts/0uGwVYwmCQw?si=IUnKK42iFVUYSa14 Thistle Hill Farms: https://thistlehillfarms.ca/ Lakeside Farmstead (cultured butter): https://lakesidefarmstead.com/ Evoolution Olive Oil and Balsamic Vinegar store: https://evoolution.ca/ Woolly Rhino pepper: https://www.instagram.com/woollyrhino_pepper/ Don't forget to read all our super fun articles on Substack - we're really having a lot of fun writing them! https://thefoodexplorerpodcast.substack.com/publish/home?utm_source=menu   FIND US ON ALL OUR PLATFORMS 💖📷 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thefoodexplorerpodcast/ 🐧Twitter/X https://twitter.com/FoodExpPodcast 🟠📰 Substack https://substack.com/@thefoodexplorerpodcast 💡🤝 Patreon https://patreon.com/TheFoodExplorerPodcast 📌✨ Pinterest https://www.pinterest.ca/thefoodexplorerpodcast/  

Hey hey Food Explorers! Let's do some catch up today - it's been a hot minute since I've done a solo-sode! I have some incredible interviews coming up - check out Fifth Gen Gardens: https://www.instagram.com/fifthgengardens/ Preorder her new cookbook: https://amzn.to/4cCCSQS I already pre-ordered mine! Don't miss out on our Substack articles - we've been creating so much fun content, catch up on all the articles. https://substack.com/@thefoodexplorerpodcast Newest book I love, A Whisper of Cardamom by Eleanor Ford: https://amzn.to/4ciAVcp I'm seriously obsessed with this book! Current read, Endangered Eating by Sarah Lohman: https://amzn.to/3L3wfLC Slow Food's Ark of Taste, an incredible resource: https://www.slowfood.com/biodiversity-programs/ark-of-taste/ The Encyclopedia of Spices and Herbs by Padma Lakshmi: https://amzn.to/3W0FJxq Now, tell me all your road trip snacks because I need to know! I've got a big trip coming up and will be driving a lot! And, have you already started your seasonal food purchases to do preserving, jams, pickling, and more? Tell me what you're making, I'd love to know. Failed strawberry gummy video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mjyG0fFMNe0&t=14s   FIND US ON ALL OUR PLATFORMS 💖📷 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thefoodexplorerpodcast/ 🐧Twitter/X https://twitter.com/FoodExpPodcast 🟠📰 Substack https://substack.com/@thefoodexplorerpodcast 💡🤝 Patreon https://patreon.com/TheFoodExplorerPodcast 📌✨ Pinterest https://www.pinterest.ca/thefoodexplorerpodcast/

Hey hey Food Explorers and Book Lovers! I've been wanting to get this started for a while - I love books! I read hundreds a year and food memoirs/cookbooks/writing make me so happy! I have a huge collection of beautiful books but sometimes a book just comes into your life that makes you extra happy! This is one such book. Bite by Bite: Nourishments & Jamborees by Aimee Nezhukumatathil is so wonderfully beautiful and satisfying. Everything I'd like to have in my writing is how she writes so I was incredibly inspired by each essay. If you also love food and food writing then this book is for you! Grab a copy here: https://amzn.to/3Vkl6MD More book reviews to come! Is there a book you love that I should read? Let me know! FIND US ON ALL OUR PLATFORMS 💖📷 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thefoodexplorerpodcast/ 🐧Twitter/X https://twitter.com/FoodExpPodcast 🟠📰 Substack https://substack.com/@thefoodexplorerpodcast 💡🤝 Patreon https://patreon.com/TheFoodExplorerPodcast 📌✨ Pinterest https://www.pinterest.ca/thefoodexplorerpodcast/

Hey hey Food Explorers! I love watching content on YouTube, no really I find so many channels fascinating. A few months ago I came across Bryan Johnson, the creator of Project Blueprint, Don't Die, and according to his profile he's the most measured human in the world. He gets a lot of hate but I find him compelling to watch. Bryan and his team have come up with different recipes to optimize his nutrition and while they are interesting - there's a couple of wee mistakes....sorry I found them LOL But, I thought it would be fun to make a video about his Nutty Pudding recipe because it actually looked like it would be delicious (and it was quite tasty) and go over a few of the mistakes in his recipe. Recipe for Nutty Pudding is on his website: https://protocol.bryanjohnson.com/#nu... And, the video showing the prep is here:    • How to Make My Anti-Aging Dessert (Li...   As I explain in the video, it's just a few nitpicky errors but if you were to make this you might want to know! Let me know - who is your favourite YouTuber (besides me of course!) and would you make this pudding?   FIND US ON ALL OUR PLATFORMS 💖📷 Instagram   / thefoodexplorerpodcast   🐧Twitter/X   / foodexppodcast   🟠📰 Substack https://substack.com/@thefoodexplorer... 💡🤝 Patreon   / thefoodexplorerpodcast   📌✨ Pinterest https://www.pinterest.ca/thefoodexplo...

Hey hey Food Explorers! This was a great week for learning all about Spontaneous fermentation and barrel aged beers with Greg Zeschuk, owner of Blind Enthusiasm Brewery in Edmonton, AB, Canada. Spontaneous brewing is something I knew nothing about except that I really loved the beers we sampled when we went to The Monolith, their second brewing location last summer. We tried the entire menu, I'm not even kidding! They have these great sampler sizes of 100ml and I loved that we got to try them all and then go back for the ones we really wanted to spend more time with. The beers brewed at The Monolith are not your usual brews and they definitely are catching the attention worldwide with having just won 6 international awards! Find them at their website: https://blindenthusiasm.ca/ Visit either location - Biera Market or The Monolith (Biera has the full serve restaurant and is delicious!) On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blindenthusiasmbeer/ Let us know if you've had a chance to try their offerings? I honestly can't decide which brew was my favourite! FIND US ON ALL OUR PLATFORMS 💖📷 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thefoodexplorerpodcast/ 🐧Twitter/X https://twitter.com/FoodExpPodcast 🟠📰 Substack https://substack.com/@thefoodexplorerpodcast 💡🤝 Patreon https://patreon.com/TheFoodExplorerPodcast 📌✨ Pinterest https://www.pinterest.ca/thefoodexplorerpodcast/

Hey hey Food Explorers! I have been eagerly anticipating this conversation with Mary Bailey, the Editor in Chef of the Tomato Food & Drink magazine. It is one of my most favourite mags to pick up 6 times a year. The content is so wonderfully local and not just about restaurants (though we love them) but also articles, recipes, what's happening in and around town and so much more! Plus, if you're not in Edmonton that's okay because their website: https://thetomato.ca is packed full of even more than the printed version of the magazine! Mary and I have a great chat about not just the publication but also Canadian Culinary Championships where she is a Senior Judge, how eating seasonally is best, local spots, exploring wine, and so much more! Please make sure to Share and Subscribe - we are working hard to grow this channel and your support means so much!   FIND US ON ALL OUR PLATFORMS 💖📷 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thefoodexplorerpodcast/ 🐧Twitter/X https://twitter.com/FoodExpPodcast 🟠📰 Substack https://substack.com/@thefoodexplorerpodcast 💡🤝 Patreon https://patreon.com/TheFoodExplorerPodcast 📌✨ Pinterest https://www.pinterest.ca/thefoodexplorerpodcast/  

Hey hey Food Explorers! I've got a treat for you today! My friend Celeste of Dota Coffee joined me for an incredible conversation all about her family's coffee company, all the things I did not know about coffee, and her exciting news that soon there will be a Dota Coffee bar located inside my favourite place to eat weekly, Culina To Go! This is a great collaboration and will help introduce more people to this delightful coffee! You can find Dota Coffee on the interwebs at: 🌐 Website: https://www.dotacafe.com/ 📸 Instagram:   / dota_coffee_company   ☕ Coffee to purchase locally at Culina To Go (open Tuesday - Sunday) https://www.culinafamily.com/   FIND US ON ALL OUR PLATFORMS 💖📷 Instagram   / thefoodexplorerpodcast   🐧Twitter/X   / foodexppodcast   🟠📰 Substack https://substack.com/@thefoodexplorer... 💡🤝 Patreon   / thefoodexplorerpodcast   📌✨ Pinterest https://www.pinterest.ca/thefoodexplo...