The Okanagan Food Show Podcast

In this episode we talk with Jeremy Cummins who started Chez You with two other business partners in the food industry.What is Chez You?If you're looking for a caterer, meal prep, a chef for any event no matter how large or small you'll find it at ChezYou.netChez You works within your budget and any dietary restrictions to create a menu that suits your requirements in your designated space. They'll come to your home or backyard, event space, school, you name it! After developing Chez You in the Okanagan in February 2022 they have now expanded to 600 chefs across Canada for 2023 and going!Follow them on social media:https://www.instagram.com/chezyouofficial/Support the show

We have Brandi in the studio talking about her journey from Maine to Kelowna and opening Empire Crepes in the North End district.We loved having Brandi on the show, she's incredibly funny, warm and an open book. She discussed how she and her family made the quick move from the state of Maine to Kelowna, to opening Empire Crepes all within 9 months!  This is a gooder! Watch the video here.Enjoy and check out Empire Crepes!Follow us on our Facebook Group pageFind us on InstagramSupport the show

In this episode we take you out to dinner with us at Kelowna's newest fine dining restaurant, Erica Jane. During the Valentine's Day week they had select time slots open so we snagged one.We do apologize for the audio as it isn't as crisp since we had a speaker playing above us but for the most part you can hear us.Notes: This was filmed prior to QB Gelato making the official announcement that they are closing. Please see that here.Read: Our most anticipated new restaurants in Kelowna for 2023Do you think we should do this format again? Tell us on our Facebook Group: The Okanagan Food Show Podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/524928712530894Follow us on our other chanels:Foodietown InstagramFoodietownCA YouTubeFoodietown.caSupport the show

The trials and tribulations of making a Shaw Spotlight pilot. We begin!This episode was unplanned but turned out.We talk holiday festivities, Vancouver Christmas Market and some local foodie gifts including the Kelowna Foodie Card. Use code GETINMYBELLYLink: https://www.foodiecard.ca/shop/p/kelowna-foodie-cardSee all the 2023 locations involved with the Kelowna Foodie Card here: https://www.foodiecard.ca/kelowna-foodie-card-2023FoodieTownCA YouTube Vancouver Christmas Market Food Tour:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6cc_A28yTqIJoin our Facebook Group Page here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/524928712530894Support the show

In this episode we are getting spooky with it!We talk the latest Ogopogo sighting, a possible alien invasion and interview Grant Richard of Kelowna Ghost Tours. We also talk Halloween costumes, best local spots for spooky eats and char-spookery! As always, follow our Facebook Group here: The Okanagan Food Show PodcastOur InstagramOur YouTube Channel for FoodietowncaThank you to everyone who submitted a story! We appreciate you!Local sip: Mad Jack pumpkin spice wineLinks:Kelowna Ghost Tours with Grant RichardBook, Our Animal Hearts by Dania TomlinsonGive Them Brie & TJ's Grazing for spooky charcuterie boxes for Halloween Support the show

We love the Naramata wine bench! We go each year at least twice.It is our most recommended area to go in the Okanagan because it is unlike anywhere else in the world. Napa nor Tuscany can compete with the sheer number of wineries and proximity between one another.Where to stay, eat and sip with a few surprises in between.Join our podcast Facebook community here:https://www.facebook.com/groups/524928712530894Request a podcast bumper sticker on our DM here:https://www.instagram.com/theokanaganfoodshow/Watch our guides and videos here @FoodietowncaRead our blog for more Okanagan and foodie inspiration here at Foodietown.caBuy the Foodie Card here!Email us for requests, questions, topics, or just to say hello!canadianculinarytravel@gmail.comSupport the show

We're back!Where'd we go? Well we took a hiatus, quit food tours, traveled, developed our YouTube channel, and met famous chefs and toured a Michelin star restaurant in Toronto.Local sips: Crown & Theives Dom & Dommerer pinkYouTube channel: @FoodieTowncahttps://www.Foodietown.caInstagram @theokanaganfoodshowTo sponsor an episode, be our guest or send us a local sip, local eventsEmail Murissa & Taryn at canadianculinarytravel@gmail.comSupport the show

Happy 1 year! Just like Hot Ones only local! We base this episode on the popular TV show by First We Feast called Hot Ones where celebrities answer questions while eating the hottest hot sauces in the world. We take it local with 4 Okanagan hot sauces and celebrate our 1 year anniversary of podcasting at The Okanagan Food Show!Taryn and Murissa live stream their podcast on YouTube to celebrate one year of their show The Okanagan Food Show. Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/VMmG4pWK1WcLocal sips this evening was Aasha Wines from Naramata, BC, Canada - Little Monster 2020 Syrah Rose - Get 10% off your first order when you sign up for their newsletter!aashawines.com/29 episodes, you can check them all out here: https://okanaganfoodshow.buzzsprout.com/1. Mumm's Okanagan Sauce Co. Timid Hot  - Find retailers here: http://www.mumsokanagan.com/2. Stoke the Fire Limited Edition Magmata - Find retailers here or at the Kelowna Farmers' Market: https://www.stokethefirehotsauce.com/3. Habby Jacks Face The Reaper Limited Edition - Find retailers here or at the Kelowna Farmers' Market: https://www.habbyjacks.com/4. Tamm Mexican Restaurant - Request their house made hot sauce to go or check out their market for authentic hot sauces they import for Latin America and beyond: https://www.tammrestaurant.com/Join our podcast Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/52492...Support the show

To celebrate our 1 year of podcasting we take a field trip away from the Okanagan to Richmond, BC in metro Vancouver to explore the food scene. From the dumpling trail to the incredible Richmond Night Market and the Richmond Public Market, we learn the ins and outs of each. Watch our Youtube video here and read the blog posts at FoodieTown.caOnly 30 Kelowna Foodie Cards left!https://www.foodiecard.ca/shop  - get a discount using promo code PODCASTJoin our Facebook group The Okanagan Food Show PodcastFollow us on InstagramSupport the show

On this episode we talk to Brandon Little, co-host of Battle of the Wines. If you are looking to attend one wine event this year they've got it for you - Find out which ones aren't yet sold out here.Why Battle of the Wines is not only for wine enthusiasts but also "average Joes," like Murissa, who want to know more or at least seem like they know what they are talking about.  Brandon also mentions his most memorable Okanagan meal and he names a popular food truck that also captured our hearts, The Lobster Pot. You can see our list of favourite Kelowna food trucks here.Thank you to everyone who voted during the Best of Kelowna nominations. We'll find out in June!Join our Facebook group to influence our future episodes! The Okanagan Food Show Podcasthttps://www.facebook.com/groups/524928712530894Support the show

Come join us for Battle of the Wines this summer! Plus how to celebrate Earth Day as struggling regular folks trying to do out part.Plus Taryn's real estate update gets real.We are nominated for Best of Kelowna's Local Podcast! Vote for us here.FoodieTown.ca for best local websiteThe Okanagan Food Show for best local podcastFood Tours Kelowna for best influencerThrift stores mentioned:Greenbean Reloved, KelownaScapegoat Vintage, KelownaFrock & Fellow, KelownaOh Baby Consignment, KelownaLost Together, KelownaElizabeth O Vintage, PentictonChickpeace Zero Waste for all things resuableFill Store KelownaOur Footprints Co for Composting in Lake CountryPlus...BoxCar KitchenOkanagan Pasta CompanyPoppadomsSorella Vegan EatsSkinny DukesCopper BrewingEl TaqueroSupport the show

In this episode we are sipping on Aasha Wines and looking forward to April and May spring blossoms in Kelowna. Where can you find the best spots to snap those photos for Instagram or a family photoshoot? Check out the full blog post with Google Map included!https://www.foodietown.ca/kelowna-spring-blossoms-instagram-guide/We also discuss the new Roman Nord Bistro in the Rotary Centre for the Arts in Kelowna. A new cafe and restaurant in downtown Kelowna featuring authentic Roman fare!Join our Facebook Group : The Okanagan Food Show PodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theokanaganfoodshow/Support the show

Skip the line with the Jason Parkes Custom Tour in West Kelowna. 4 stops for $75 with all tastings and food included + DDs get drinks and food for free.How to plan your travels with social media with Tik Tok, Instagram, Facebook and more.Join our Facebook page The Okanagan Food Show Podcast to influence our next episode!Follow us on InstagramYouTubeTikTokSupport the show

We are looking forward to spring and summer with these breweries that serve killer food!Taryn talks Real Estate and her search for the perfect place in the Okanagan.Plus Road 13 has a blind tasting package...does Taryn know her shit?You might be surprised.Follow us on Instagram @TheOkanaganFoodShowCheck out our blog post:https://www.foodietown.ca/these-kelowna-breweries-are-food-focused/Join our Facebook Group to keep the discussion going: https://www.facebook.com/groups/524928712530894Support the show

Apologies for the occasional dip in quality as we recorded remotely and Taryn was in a poor service. In this episode we discuss some of our favourite hot chocolate flavours from the Okanagan Hot Chocolate Fest and announce the winners of the colouring contest as well as the winning location!Big thank you to the sponsors of this year's Okanagan Hot Chocolate Fest:Valrhona Premium French ChocolateKelowna Firefighters Charitable SocietyIlluminate SkincareKatharine Hansen Counselling ServicesFood Tours Kelowna and of course The Okanagan Food Show podcast.Join our Facebook Group to keep the discussion going and help influence upcoming shows, guests and our local sips!Support the show

Farming. No experience necessary? Erin tells us how she and business partner Madison jumped from viticulture to farming with no farming background.Plus advice for Okanagan gardeners itching to start their spring time planting.Follow them on Instagram at @PuzzlegrassfarmTaryn is back from Mexico, we hear about her first flight and trip since lockdown. The Okanagan Hot Chocolate Fest continues and we recommend The Beanery, Blissful Belly Bakeshop and Bufflehead Cafe at the Penticton Lakeside Resort.Kelowna Foodie Card is on sale for Valentine's Day! 2 or more for 40% off with code LOVE22. 27 date nights all planned on one little convenient card!Enjoy!Support the show

2022 is kicking off with both sweet and sour news. Dan of the Local Chemist needs your help!Read his touching Instagram post here: https://www.instagram.com/p/CYSqU6_rMrg/ The Okanagan Hot Chocolate Fest begins on January 17th and runs until February 14th with various Okanagan locations participating from Penticton, Summerland, Kelowna and Vernon. It's presented by Food Tours Kelowna and is the first of what hopes to be an annual event supporting local charities. This year we have set our sights on the Mamas for Mamas charity! Donate here:https://www.okanaganhotchocolatefest.ca/Note: When we recorded this we had only 13 participating locations. We now have 18 confirmed!We sipped on Tantalus Rosé Magnum from 2017Discussed in this episode:We say goodbye to Mission Meats and say hello to OEB Breakfast Co!Help the Kelowna Community Fridge!Join the Betty White Challenge by CrAsian!We thank Alex from Cedar Creek Winery who helped us determine our drink for the evening.We had the pleasure of being on Phil Johnson's 1150 am radio show!Dine Around happens January 19th to February 10th, 2022Support the show

We interview chef Lauren Vincent who offers knife sharpening services and meal prep in the Vernon area and beyond. Since our interview Taryn had an opportunity to try her services and loved the delicious dinners that were tailored to their dietary needs for 2022!We also discuss our failures in resolutions for the new years.Check out Chef Lauren Vincent and get in touch to inquire about meal prep solutions and knife sharpening.In this episode we sipped Mother Love Kombucha in the Pina Colada flavour.Support the show

In this episode we have Kevin & Victor in studio talking about their incredible gelato education in Bologna, Italy. Having had their gelato served in a local Italian restaurant with rave reviews to a humble Okanagan beginning in 2017, these two are already iconic local foodies you gotta know!  You won't want to miss their news about a super secret supper club coming 2022! You can find tickets to the supper club and tapas and more events at their website https://www.qbgelato.com/Follow them on Instagram @enjoyQBGelatoFollow us at @OkanaganFoodShowSend us an email at Taryn@foodtourskelowna.com and tell us where we should eat, drink and discuss or just how great we are ;)Support the show

Jordan Strauss joins us in studio, aka Murissa's home office, to discuss stand-up comedy in the Okanagan and what it has been like since the pandemic. We talk best and worst comedy shows, the 4 types of stand-up comics you'll find at open mic night and the best venues in Kelowna for stand-up. Plus, the most memorable meal isn't always the best. Jordan enlightens us with his worst dinning experience in the Okanagan. You also find him as the comedic relief on his podcast The Philospher Stoned available where you stream your podcasts (Instagram @philosphers_stonedpodcast)Find him locally at venues like Dakota's and Crown & Thieves comedy nights.Find him on Instagram @JordanJStraussAs always, send questions to murissa@foodtourskelowna.comFollow us on Instagram @TheOkanaganFoodShowMentioned in this episode:Taryn gifted @alabasterandivy earrings to MurissaAnd Kettle River Brewing Pilsner Nice Driveway to JordanDunnenziesDoc'sDakota'sFriends of DorothyRustic ReelCrown & ThievesPaisley NotebookQB Gelato & CafeSupport the show