Let’s Taste Canada

Mike is a sausage maker - Seed to Sausage. He lived all over, is action oriented in the food world, and previously was in the military. He speaks about hot dogs in Montreal to making fried rice, cooking dinner while I was there for the interview and everything in our house revolves around food.  This episode Mike is very easygoing, there's a pup and his wonderful family in the background. Since it...

Linda speaks about growing up on a farm, and how her career helped her inform her current support for ongoing farming. There are many topics discussed regarding eating food, farming, and well educated conversations about the food system – even discussing a PhD article from 1851 to 1991. Here are a few quotes:  We need to be educated about the situation regarding our food. I am thrilled to be able...

A second quick very short edit over the holidays! A bit of short conversation!  A quick note that many food banks, along with many other programs also do wonderful work tirelessly to support families over the holidays and many have worked to support including the person in the process however it is a good reminder to be practical, action oriented however these are all good things to think about bo...

Over the holidays I thought just a minute episode would be a nice reduced option in a busy time. I recommend taking time you may have spent listening over the holidays with your loved ones! And please consider going back to listen to another podcast that you may not have listened to last time!  May people who are enjoying a good meal be grateful and people who may wish for more food know that you...

Take a listen to Paul Moores who speaks to a wide variety within a career. There are excellent comments on being excited about lobster, food safety  training, including in restaurants. Since having completed this podcast - he now owns Shediac Bay Cruises: www.shediacbaycruises.ca Here are some quotes: There are many numerous lobster processing facilities here so there was one right on the wharf he...

Tim speaks so well that I was enthralled about his farming experience, the importance of soil, the loss of honeybees and how pollination is super important to help support agriculture and food in Canada. Please do take a listen to a wonderful expert on agriculture and farming

Chef Michael Smith

Welcome to a refreshing child's view of food - I learned a ton! What an incredible way of looking at food, sharing food, and enjoying the garden. I will let these lovely ladies speak for themselves. I hope you find it as enjoyable as I did! 

Chef Chris Velden, co-owner of the Flying Apron Inland Cookery in Summerville, Nova Scotia, shares the origin of their inn and restaurant, the challenges of opening and renovating, and the joys of sourcing locally from nearby farms and producers. This episode explores sustainable seafood and Ocean Wise, food security, Slow Food, the realities of life in professional kitchens, and practical advice...

Juliana beautifully describes the importance of a celebratory mother's day feast, her love of food both for simplicity and complex flavours with different dishes in a wonderful way. yes, actually [I do love food] and I am for one person I am tired for apologizing for that, I do love food, I genuinely do…” "In a first nations community that there is a lot of work being done on food security, just l...

Previous chef Jeremiah from Reluctant Chef NL several years ago (pre-Covid) spoke about his time and strategy to accommodate some beautiful meals. 

Colleen Cameron speaks very eloquently with an extensive background from farming as well as many different unique initiatives.

Christine Johnson is a dietitian and public health practitioner who has been involved in the food security movement in Nova Scotia since 2001. She lives in Antigonish Nova Scotia with her husband and 2 daughters who have started and care for a small permaculture orchard. Figuring out what to do with all the fruits berries and veggies they grow is their main focus.  Christine is one of the most hum...

JCharles​ Moments/Quotes:   "It is such an important thing to understand where food is coming from."   "What is that?                - that's fennel. People really can't identify certain ingredients. It's a little bit disturbing at times... understand the amount of effort and time and how things are grown and again once you have an appreciation and respect for the food I think it is super importan...

Dr. Liesel Carlsson, Interim Director and Professor at Acadia and – Registered Dietitian Her PhD was completed in Sweden at Blekinge Institute of Technology (Strategic Sustainable Development). See more about her education and courses at  Acadia ,  Research  and her most recent  publication At present, a lot of my work is on the  https://internationaldietetics.org/sustainability/   ----- "it keeps...

Chef T. Perrin has a beautiful way of speaking to make you comfortable while speaking his mind on important food matters. He has intelligent and considerate thoughts on eating, food, food security, and policy.   Chef Todd Perrin Moments/Quotes: “my love for food started with eating it, you know, and then, and then turned into making it after a while.” “eating something for the sake of the food is...

A mini version of the full episode for Chef Todd Perrin