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Wednesday Oct 18, 2023
Wednesday Oct 18, 2023
Well this was a crazy few days at the Terroir Symposium in Calgary, Alberta, Canada!
I wanted to do a recap episode of the event - going over some of the things I loved and some of the things that were not stellar. I actually have quite a few more thoughts on the symposium which I will put into an article. More ideas of how to make this event better and more well attended by local food industry people.
Things to know from the episode - Terroir Symposium does many events throughout the year, here's their website to find the next event:
Some of my favourite people and businesses from the event:
The Cookbook Co Cooks in Calgary, Canada - great selection of cookbooks, I picked up a few new ones:
https://www.cookbookcooks.com/
My new apron which I'll be showing off in upcoming episodes is from Victor Hugo Kitchen Apparel
The Ballymaloe Cookery School in Ireland, they do crazy cool stuff and I want to go there and also make soda bread every day:
https://www.ballymaloecookeryschool.ie/
Hazel Lee Taste with Colour Chocolate Tasting Map - such a fun resource and now I have new ideas for interactive classes!
Selassie Atadika from Midunu Chocolates in Ghana, USA, and Canada - an amazing story of using local African ingredients to tell a story:
It was a jam packed episode I hope you enjoy. And, as always please make sure to Subscribe, Share, Like, and Comment so we can expand our Food Explorer community!
Monday Oct 09, 2023
Monday Oct 09, 2023
It's always exciting when you get to speak with amazing people right in your own community and someone that is truly a community builder!
Today on The Food Explorer Podcast I'm speaking with my friend Malcolm Saunders, owner of The Light Cellar in Calgary, Alberta, Canada and fellow chocolate lover!
We go into topics ranging from our dietary changes, creating your own foods including fermented foods, elixirs, and of course chocolate. To speaking about the classes The Light Cellar offers, books Malcolm has written and so much more.
If you get a chance to visit the store in person, take it all in! It has so much to offer including their Elixir Bar which offers not only incredible drinks but also delicious desserts. If you can't get to Calgary don't worry - they ship across North America and their classes are offered both live and online. They truly are a resource for health and wellness.
How to get all the goods - their website:
We speak about 2 books Malcolm has written, find them here:
https://lightcellar.ca/collections/books-1
And, that Spruce Syrup was so good, grab a bottle here:
https://lightcellar.ca/products/spruce-syrup-tincture-1?_pos=1&_sid=895c99bf8&_ss=r
Don't forget the Forest Essence:
https://lightcellar.ca/products/forest-essence-hydrosol?_pos=1&_psq=forest+&_ss=e&_v=1.0
And as always, please Subscribe, Like, and Share this podcast. I think we're really getting the excitement going and I can't wait to get more episodes out!
Sunday Oct 01, 2023
Sunday Oct 01, 2023
Wow! This was a super fun and totally serendipitous recording for the episode! My good friend Crystal Bonnet of Crystal Dawn Culinary happened to come to Edmonton from Victoria, BC right when I was actually home!
We have an inspiring chat all about her journey from learning about raw, vegan, and gluten free foods to creating her own culinary academy and becoming one of the best chefs in that niche in the world. She has also just published a cookbook designed for the home cook but bursting with flavours, techniques, and truly mouth watering recipes.
Here's where you can find all her details - website that includes links to all that she does is:
https://crystaldawnculinary.com/
Instagram - you will drool on your screen, guaranteed!
https://www.instagram.com/crystal_dawn_culinary/
Her cookbook, seriously this is one to have in your collection:
https://crystaldawnculinary.com/shop-2/
And, if you are in Edmonton there are copies available at Food in the Nud:
https://www.instagram.com/foodinthenud/
Enjoy!!
Sunday Sep 03, 2023
Sunday Sep 03, 2023
We thought we'd try something fun and see what you all think!
This episode is all about 4 things that have just happened or will happen very soon in the food industry. Let's dive in!
1. Alicia Kennedy just released a book called No Meat Required, Beacon Press, August 2023, 232 pages
https://www.aliciakennedy.news/
This is now in my hands and I will be diving in shortly.
2. Alicia Kennedy will also be a speaker at the upcoming Terroir Symposium happening in Calgary, AB, Canada. This symposium is bringing together people from around the world for 2 days of workshops at SAIT and then a final day of panel discussions and events in the downtown core of Calgary. I missed out on this last year and vowed to not miss it this year - so I am going!
https://www.terroirsymposium.com/
3. Also at the Terroir Symposium, Hazel Lee a chocolate devotee and the creator of the Chocolate Tasting Map, will be doing a presentation. I have one of her tasting maps and use it as my Tasting events - it's beautifully designed and I love when people see it and it speaks to them.
4. Last tie in to the Terroir Syposium I speak about what do we do when a beloved restaurant closes. There will be a lot of restaurants and industry people at the symposium and this topic comes on the heels of Chartier, a French Canadian cuisine restaurant in Beaumont, AB announcing that they will be closing their doors at the end of September. Read the article here on our Substack.
https://thefoodexplorerpodcast.substack.com/p/cfb6b62f-1b19-48ef-b5df-b7947f098491
Don't forget to Subscribe to the podcast here, or on Spotify, Podbean, or iHeart Radio. Apple hasn't listed us yet but hopefully soon!
Monday Aug 21, 2023
Monday Aug 21, 2023
Hello Food Explorers!
We're heading into the world of Hospitality today as I introduce you to one of my favourite people to create with - Fab Channer! She's known by many names but since we've met that's how I know her.
This episode is a short one all about training people for the Hospitality Industry and how important it is to build a base of knowledge for students to be successful. Plus of course we go into some fun bits of each of our history's - food loving origin stories!
She's the dynamic entrepreneur that is the owner of Channer Consulting and Training which focuses on work to placement for students in many industries including Hospitality. And, she has The Fab Collective where she produces incredible content through podcasts, social media, and more. One of the best community builders that I know!
You can find her through her business on her website:
https://www.thechannergroup.com/
Or on Instagram at The Fab Collective:
https://www.instagram.com/thefabcollective/
And her amazing podcast on Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/show/7yqGjyr2uiId3aLshkIqhX?si=3fd773277b324ce6
We love when we get to chat with our
Thursday Aug 17, 2023
Thursday Aug 17, 2023
We're jumping in and getting it done! Friends! This has been 2 years in the making and yup this first episode is going to tell you a bit more about what's coming up - and yes there's a lot!
Things to know: - we launched a new Instagram account just for this podcast, here's the link
https://www.instagram.com/thefoodexplorerpodcast/
Patreon is also set up and we'll be adding to it as we build the community up
https://www.patreon.com/thefoodexplorer
Substack is also coming! Woot woot
Podcast episodes on YouTube, including this episode so if you want to see my smiling face you can subscribe here:
https://www.youtube.com/@thefoodexplorerwithcolleen
There will be some episodes that are perfect for audio only and others where you'll want the videos, so we'll do both because we can!
First episode is coming soon. For now, enjoy Episode Zero and please share with all your friends!
Tuesday Sep 07, 2021
Tuesday Sep 07, 2021
Coming this Fall, The Food Explorer Podcast with Colleen Heidecker!
We'll be bringing you stories from the dynamic people behind our food! You'll love it, you'll hate it but once you know the stories, will it make your food taste better? Let's find out, let's go exploring!
Want even more of The Food Explorer? Then join our Patreon Community! Every month we'll have behind the behind the scenes, super exclusive episodes, episodes extras that were cut for time, a community to engage with, and other Patreon Exclusives.
Head to:
https://www.patreon.com/thefoodexplorer
And, our YouTube channel has started and we can't wait to build it up!
https://www.youtube.com/@thefoodexplorerwithcolleen