Episode 269 “From Snow Day to Spring Menus”
The Edible Valley Podcast – What does a chef think about on a snow day? Spring ingredients, new menus, culinary students, and the future of food in the Edible Valley. In this solo episode of The Edible Valley Podcast, Chef Jonathan Frazier takes…
Episode 268: “Seafood Choices & Monterey Bay Aquarium”
Seafood is central to life on Vancouver Island. It shapes our identity, supports livelihoods, drives tourism, and connects us to generations of culinary tradition. From wild Pacific salmon and halibut to spot prawns and shellfish, the ocean…
Episode 267 “Episode 267: Chocolate, Community & the CV Chocolate Festival”
On this episode of the Edible Valley Podcast, we dive into one of the sweetest collaborations of the season — the NVICA Chocolate Fest activation at the Comox Valley Farmers’ Market, in support of L’Arche and the ongoing…
Episode 266 “Taste of the NFL: Chefs, Community & Purpose”
Erin and I were thrilled to attend Taste of the NFL in San Francisco, one of the most exciting and impactful events of Super Bowl week. This isn’t just a food event, it’s a movement. GENYOUth, a U.S.-based nonprofit, works to increase…
Epsiode 265 “Chippies & Kickoff”
Here’s a clean, publish-ready ~300-word episode write-up, followed by a proper fish & chips recipe and hashtags you can drop straight into Podbean or socials. This week on The Edible Valley Podcast, we’re talking crispy batter, seaside classics, and a little…
Food Trends 2026: What’s Cooking on Vancouver Island
2025 was all about awareness… 2026? It’s all about action! Last year, we dreamed big — systems, sustainability, and future food. This year? We’re getting real: how we cook, eat, and enjoy our meals. Here on Vancouver Island, farms, fisheries,…
Episode 264 “Our look at Food Trends of 2026”
Food Trends 2026: From Awareness to Action explores how the conversations of 2025 are turning into everyday habits in the year ahead. In this episode of The Edible Valley Podcast, Chef Jonathan Frazier is joined by special co-host Erin Haluschak to…
Mainroad crews will be carrying out overnight drainage maintenance along several Vancouver Island highways over the next two months, with drivers advised to expect intermittent delays.
Canada finished the 2026 IIHF World Juniors on a winning note, defeating Finland 6–3 to capture the bronze medal.
Repost Episode 248 “Food Trends of 2025”
Episode 248 — Food Trends 2025 (Revisit) You may remember this episode from when it first aired, but it’s worth another listen. In Episode 248 of The Edible Valley Podcast, we explored the food trends shaping 2025 — a year defined by awareness, reflection,…
Holiday Cocktails at Home
Simple, Seasonal Drinks for the Festive Season The holiday season brings people together, around the table, in the kitchen, and often around a drink. Holiday cocktails don’t need to be complicated or time-consuming to feel special. In fact, the best ones are usually the…
Merry Christmas
Way to go Erin.
Erin Haluschak
Tyler Harper
Jennifer Magher
Jen Zielinski
Congrats to the 2025 Prof. Dev. Grant recipients: @erinhal.bsky.social, @jenmagher.bsky.social, @jenniferzielinski.bsky.social, @tylerharper.bsky.social. Find out more: jackwebster.com/wp-content/u...
