Eat | Drink | Cheap Episode 17 – Gobble Gobble

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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!

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Music by John Palmer

Show notes and Shout Outs:

Turkey Mole: https://www.mexgrocer.com/562-turkey-mole-puebla-style-poblano.html

The First Thanksgiving: https://www.npr.org/sections/krulwich/2010/11/22/131516586/who-brought-the-turkey-the-truth-about-the-first-thanksgiving

How To Break Down a Whole Turkey: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z-sMdmCDXJ4

Butterball Turkeys: https://www.butterball.com/

Fried Turkey Fails: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fs0KLgNzQHA

Edible Vancouver Island: https://ediblevancouverisland.ediblecommunities.com/

The 100 Mile Diet 15 Years Later: https://thetyee.ca/News/2020/06/29/The-100-Mile-Diet-15-Years-Later/

Andor is good good Star Wars.

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Eat | Drink | Cheap Episode 16 – Celery

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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

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Music by John Palmer

Show notes and Shout Outs:

Amazon Classics: https://www.amazon.ca/b?ie=UTF8&node=17278410011

Ethiopian Honey Wine: https://www.atlasobscura.com/foods/tej-ethiopian-honey-wine

Braised Celery and Tomato: https://www.saveur.com/article/Recipes/Sedano-e-Pomodori-Brasati-Braised-Celery-and-Tomato/

Celery Leaf Gremolata: https://tanthillfarm.com/2015/03/22/leaf-celery-gremolata/

Some Things In Life are Inevitable – Leftover Celery Is One of Them: https://www.bonappetit.com/story/leftover-celery-recipes

Formis Sur un Buche: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ants_on_a_log

Dr. Brown’s Cel-Ray Soda: https://www.seriouseats.com/dr-browns-cel-ray-celery-soda-history

Brundo Spice Company: https://www.brundo.com/

The Comet Is Coming: https://www.thecometiscoming.co.uk/

Seriously… Google “Celery Vase” it’s pretty fascinating!

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Eat | Drink | Cheap Episode 15 – Gadgets with Nick McWilliam

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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

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Music by John Palmer

Show notes and Shout Outs:

Slap Chop: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rUbWjIKxrrs

Egg Seperator: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=glWR3HPK4jI

Flavour Shaker: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8m_gerXr8DA

Out Of Ireland Importers: https://www.outofireland.ca/

Blackberry Cottage Farms: https://www.blackberrycottagefarm.com/

The Durutti Column: https://www.thedurutticolumn.com/

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Eat | Drink | Cheap Episode 14 – How To Cook Like an Amateur

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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

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Music by John Palmer

Show notes and Shout Outs:

Runge’s Deli in Courtenay: https://www.facebook.com/RungesDeli/

Burrfection: https://burrfectionstore.com/

Michael Ruhlman’s book Soul of A Chef: https://www.amazon.ca/Soul-Chef-Journey-Toward-Perfection/dp/0141001895

Jamie Oliver’s book Jamie’s Dinners: https://www.amazon.ca/Jamies-Dinners-Jamie-Oliver-2004-10-07/dp/B000YFEDJU

Neil Gaiman’s Sandman on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/ca/title/81150303

Prey on Disney Plus: https://www.disneyplus.com/movies/prey/5Y0VIrKjUDWm

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2022 Sumer/Autumn Beer Roundup

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Interesting times continue! I’ve left the culinary industry and began a new career in retail, started a podcast with my buddy Simon, become and middle-aged homeowner/DIY enthusiast and lately I’ve tried to generally chill out more on my off hours. 

Key to my even keel amidst these chaotic times is to kick back with a brew or two on my off hours. Savouring my beer and taking notes has been a great exercise in mindfulness and has helped me not only expand my palate, but also learn new things about my favourite liquid art form. It’s about time to pass on a couple things I’ve noticed during this last summer/autumn. 

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