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Bring your boots! Along rivers and hiking trails are growing a bounty of bright green, powerfully flavoured wild edibles that you can harvest at no cost. Shawn and Simon point out some of their favourites.  Questions, comments or corrections? Hit us up at email@eatdrinkcheap.ca eatdrinkcheap.ca eadrinkbreathe.com/podcast Music by John Palmer Show notes and Shout Outs: Miners Lettuce:  https://www....

After a brief hiatus and only the slightest brush with death Shawn returns to chat with Simon about pickles, preserving, finding one's purpose and the power of salt. Questions, comments or corrections? Hit us up at email@eatdrinkcheap.ca eatdrinkcheap.ca eadrinkbreathe.com/podcast Music by John Palmer Show notes and Shout Outs: Elderberry Pontack: https://honest-food.net/wild-game/sauces-for-wild-...

Forget the big boys like salmon and tuna, Simon and Shawn are here to talk little fish and all the gloriously cheap dishes you can make from a humble oily little mackerel. Questions, comments or corrections? Hit us up at email@eatdrinkcheap.ca eatdrinkcheap.ca eadrinkbreathe.com/podcast Music by John Palmer Show notes and Shout Outs: The Vancouver Aquarium's Ocean Wise Guide to Sustainable Seafood...

Shawn and Simon dig back through the year that was for inspiration in the kitchen and soon head right off the rails into plantains, picky eaters and for some reason sumo wrestling. Questions, comments or corrections? Hit us up at email@eatdrinkcheap.ca eatdrinkcheap.ca eadrinkbreathe.com/podcast Music by John Palmer Show notes and Shout Outs: Kinnikinnick: https://sierraclub.bc.ca/kinnikinnick-com...

A year of podcasting and we've finally got around to onions! Possibly the most important and versitile vegetable in our pantry gets some love along with an extended talk about canning and the craziness currently going on in the culinary industry. Questions, comments or corrections? Hit us up at email@eatdrinkcheap.ca eatdrinkcheap.ca eadrinkbreathe.com/podcast Music by John Palmer Show notes and S...

Shawn and Simon dig out from December's snowpocalypse and bring with them a bounty of beautiful, bitter, brassicas.  Questions, comments or corrections? Hit us up at email@eatdrinkcheap.ca eatdrinkcheap.ca eadrinkbreathe.com/podcast Music by John Palmer Show notes and Shout Outs: Alexis Sawyer's Shilling Cookery For The People: https://www.amazon.ca/Shilling-Cookery-People-Embracing-Entirely/dp/14...

Happy Holidays Everyone!!! Shawn and Simon spend some much needed time off to discuss their favourite Christmas movies, music, cheese boards, drinks and memories. Questions, comments or corrections? Hit us up at email@eatdrinkcheap.ca eatdrinkcheap.ca eadrinkbreathe.com/podcast Music by John Palmer Show notes and Shout Outs: The Muppets Christmas Carol: https://www.disneyplus.com/movies/the-muppet...

Nothing satisfies and nourishes us during the dark and blisteringly cold months like a big 'o bowl of soup! Simon and Shawn dive deep into the pot of memory and dredge up some stories and killer recipes plus literature/music picks and a special guest.  Questions, comments or corrections? Hit us up at email@eatdrinkcheap.ca eatdrinkcheap.ca eadrinkbreathe.com/podcast Music by John Palmer Show notes...

Shawn commits turkey terrorism by suggesting that *gasp* turkey shouldn't be roasted whole while Simon tries a more moderate approach. Gather 'round the table folks cause this episode has all the fixings! Questions, comments or corrections? Hit us up at email@eatdrinkcheap.ca eatdrinkcheap.ca eadrinkbreathe.com/podcast Music by John Palmer Show notes and Shout Outs: Turkey Mole: https://www.mexgro...

One of the most maligned vegetables on the dinner table used to be one of it's brightest stars! Simon and Shawn wind through the stages of grief and discuss all things celery. Hey, it's not all gloom and doom!  Questions, comments or corrections? Hit us up at email@eatdrinkcheap.ca eatdrinkcheap.ca eadrinkbreathe.com/podcast Music by John Palmer Show notes and Shout Outs: Amazon Classics: https://...

We took a week off but we are back with a GIANT SIZED episode all about kitchen gadgets with guest host Nick McWilliam! What makes a gadget a gadget? How can they make your life easier and cheaper? Is the Slap Chop a crime against humanity? The answer to these and more! Questions, comments or corrections? Hit us up at email@eatdrinkcheap.ca eatdrinkcheap.ca eadrinkbreathe.com/podcast Music by John...

Class is in session! Shawn and Simon go back to explain some of the basics of kitchen technique and share some recipes, plus lots of love for Jamie Oliver, Neil Gaiman and the new Prey movie. Questions, comments or corrections? Hit us up at email@eatdrinkcheap.ca eatdrinkcheap.ca eadrinkbreathe.com/podcast Music by John Palmer Show notes and Shout Outs: Runge's Deli in Courtenay: https://www.faceb...

Despite Simon's best efforts, Shawn parties hard on the subject of homemade fresh sausage! Lots of tube meat talk, gear suggestions, step-by-step instructions for home brat production and the podcast's first ever guest! Questions, comments or corrections? Hit us up at email@eatdrinkcheap.ca eatdrinkcheap.ca eadrinkbreathe.com/podcast Music by John Palmer Show notes and Shout Outs: Jamie Oliver's D...

Simon and Shawn dig throug the history of the humble carrot and pull up some surprising myths, also lots of recipes this week and the return of Food Court.     Questions, comments or corrections? Hit us up at email@eatdrinkcheap.ca eatdrinkcheap.ca eadrinkbreathe.com/podcast Music by John Palmer Show notes and Shout Outs: Carrot and Ginger Stir Fry: https://leitesculinaria.com/78645/recipes-ginger...

The boys sober up and continue their talk on one of mankind's oldest alcoholic creations. Including step by step instructions on fermenting your own mead, recipes, flavouring ideas and what to avoid when entering into the mead community. Shawn also laments shopping for his wife in the liquor store and shows some love for the original Iron Chef Japan. Questions, comments or corrections? Hit us up a...

Our heros crack open the good stuff and talk all about Simon's favourite fermenting project: Making mead at home! Learn how to mix honey, yeast and water to form earth's oldest booze and laugh as the boys slowly realize they've been drunkenly rambling for an hour and they're not even halfway done. Cheers! Questions, comments or corrections? Hit us up at email@eatdrinkcheap.ca eatdrinkcheap.ca eadr...

An ode to our favourite aromatic! In this episode Simon and Shawn dive deep into the pungent world of garlic with recipes, stories, quotes, tips, afros and tricks for healthy skin, meatball bouncing contests and even some amateur effects work. Questions, comments or corrections? Hit us up at email@eatdrinkcheap.ca eatdrinkcheap.ca eadrinkbreathe.com/podcast Music by John Palmer Additional Music by...

Now that you've brought home your groceries how are you going to make the most of them? Shawn and Simon tear open those grocery bags and organize your world, plus tips and tricks for stretching leftovers and lots of love for Ethiopian cuisine. Questions, comments or corrections? Hit us up at email@eatdrinkcheap.ca eatdrinkcheap.ca eadrinkbreathe.com/podcast Music by John Palmer Show notes and Shou...

Shawn and Simon show some love for the humble cabbage. Plus, what makes a good coleslaw and why something as stupid as edible gold has a place on your plate.  Questions, comments or corrections? Hit us up at email@eatdrinkcheap.ca eatdrinkcheap.ca eadrinkbreathe.com/podcast Music by John Palmer Show notes and Shout Outs: Pattison Farms: http://www.pattisonfarms.ca/ Goldschlager: https://www.sazera...

Grab a cart and strap in kids! Simon and Shawn take you up and down the aisles of your local Mega-Low-Mart with tips on saving money (make a list!) and four meals for under $20.  Questions, comments or corrections? Hit us up at email@eatdrinkcheap.ca eatdrinkcheap.ca eadrinkbreathe.com/podcast Music by John Palmer Show notes and Shout Outs: BC Farms and Food: https://bcfarmsandfood.com/farms/ Bann...

Our heroes go on an adventure for spring's first forageble meal: Nettles! learn how to avoid getting stung and how to prepare this robust wild weed for dinner. Also, why is tofuky? Questions, comments or corrections? Hit us up at email@eatdrinkcheap.ca eatdrinkcheap.ca eadrinkbreathe.com/podcast Music by John Palmer Show notes and Shout Outs: Guide To Foraging Stinging Nettles: https://www.eatdrin...

Good morning sunshine! Simon and Shawn discuss the humble egg, star of breakfast buffets, pastries and carbonara.  Questions, comments or corrections? Hit us up at email@eatdrinkcheap.ca eatdrinkcheap.ca eadrinkbreathe.com/podcast Music by John Palmer Show notes and Shout Outs: Candance and Jess Judge a Book By It's Cover @ https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/candace-and-jess-judge-a-book-by-its...

Winner winner, chicken dinner. Simon and Shawn talk the whole bird and what to do with it as well as some notes on the ethical raising of chickens, recipes for a Sunday roast and at last jello wobbles it's way onto the podcast. Questions, comments or corrections? Hit us up at email@eatdrinkcheap.ca eatdrinkcheap.ca eadrinkbreathe.com/podcast Music by John Palmer Show notes and Shout Outs: Thomas K...

Simon lays some serious baking knowledge on his co-host and goes through a step-by-step process of how to create beautiful, delicious and cheap homemade bread at home. questions, comments or corrections? Hit us up at email@eatdrinkcheap.ca eatdrinkcheap.ca eadrinkbreathe.com/podcast Music by John Palmer Show Notes and Shout Outs: Bread of Pompeii: https://breadtopia.com/panis-quadratus-ancient-bre...

Shawn and Simon talk stock, the basis for all cuisine and the simplest, easiest weekend project that will save you money. eatdrinkcheap.ca eadrinkbreathe.com/podcast Music by John Palmer Show Notes and Shout Outs: Faviken by Magns Neilsson Magnus Nilsson's "Broth of Autumn Leaves" @ https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/broth-of-autumn-leaves-7qchwxn7bst Tasting History with Max Miller on Youtube @ h...