Shawn and Simon are two Vancouver Island guys in the Foodservice Industry who love to cook at home and want to share some techniques they've learned to save you money. History, technology, humor and storytelling collide!
Episode 45 - Aftershifter with JessIt's been a while, but I promise the wait is worth it! Simon and Shawn have a special guest for another Aftershifter episode where we go deep into kitchen music, hot sauce and mental health in the culinary industry. Lots of shenanigans insue! Questions, comments or corrections? Hit us up at [email protected] eatdrinkcheap.ca eadrinkbreathe.com/podcast Music by John Palmer Show notes and Shout Outs: DESPLIFFING BRIT on KINGDOM COME DELIVERANCE: Hot Ones: The Last Dab: ART PEPPER Co. BBQ SMOKED MAPLE HOT SCE: QUEEN MAJESTY - RED HABANERO AND BLACK COFFEE SCE: Dirty Dicks Hot Sauce: JESS Garner on MIXCLOUD: Pair A Dice Games: Walking Tour Of Vancouver: Music References: Too Many to Link.... /episode/index/show/d7b7aa3f-6a04-4bba-97e0-778eba2c26e0/id/36300510
Episode 44 - BeansSimon and Shawn avoid the apocalypse and bunker down with Mesoamerica's finest fibre and protein rich legume. Plus a surprising amoun of talk about wargaming and how to deal when your hero is a monster. Questions, comments or corrections? Hit us up at [email protected] eatdrinkcheap.ca eadrinkbreathe.com/podcast Music by John Palmer Show notes and Shout Outs: When Your Hero Is a Monster: Summer Savoury: Cassoulet: Elk Chilli: White Sails Brewing: Sober Carpenter Brewing: /episode/index/show/d7b7aa3f-6a04-4bba-97e0-778eba2c26e0/id/35389060
Episode 43 - Aftershifter - A Couple Of CrackersPut on your silly paper hats kids! Shawn and Simon sit around the holiday table and sift through the rubble of 2024 to find some recipes, food trends and media they loved and want to share. Questions, comments or corrections? Hit us up at [email protected] eatdrinkcheap.ca eadrinkbreathe.com/podcast Music by John Palmer Show notes and Shout Outs: Too many to list... Just listen to the episode! /episode/index/show/d7b7aa3f-6a04-4bba-97e0-778eba2c26e0/id/34827215
Episode 42 - Baking For The HolidaysAnother holiday season is upon us, so everyone stay calm! Shawn and Simon are bringing the chill, mindful vibes this Christmas along with boxes of scones, macarons and fruitcake. Questions, comments or corrections? Hit us up at [email protected] eatdrinkcheap.ca eadrinkbreathe.com/podcast Music by John Palmer Show notes and Shout Outs: Ann Rice’s Interview With The Vampire on Netflix: Strawberry Hotel by Underworld: The Many Works of David Lebovitz: Macarons by Pierre Herme: /episode/index/show/d7b7aa3f-6a04-4bba-97e0-778eba2c26e0/id/34569875
Episode 41 - What's In The Box?If memory serves me right, Simon came up with a game for him and his co-host Shawn to play armed with nothing but some dice, a list of ingredients and a head full of dinner ideas. What insued was equal parts chaos and fun. Questions, comments or corrections? Hit us up at [email protected] eatdrinkcheap.ca eadrinkbreathe.com/podcast Music by John Palmer Show notes and Shout Outs: Hank Shaw's Website: Saint john Restaurant Turns 30: Sorted Food: If Memory Serves me Right: Beat Bobby Flay: /episode/index/show/d7b7aa3f-6a04-4bba-97e0-778eba2c26e0/id/33238257
Episode 40 - TomatoesVine-ripened tomatoes are the epitome of summer and our two amatuer gardener-gourmands go hard on the explosive flavours of summer's favourite fruit? The psychedelic colours, shapes, sizes and variations in sweetness sizzle the mind and excite the soul. Questions, comments or corrections? Hit us up at [email protected] eatdrinkcheap.ca eadrinkbreathe.com/podcast Music by John Palmer Show notes and Shout Outs: Kabuto - Edomae Sushi: Kaiseki by Yoshihiro Murata: Tomatina Festival: Cooking by Hand by Paul Bertolli: West Coast Seeds: Thomas Keller's Ratatouille Recipe: Tomato Gazpacho: Corvee Forest Foragers: Seek by iNaturalist: MERLIN by Cornell Labs: /episode/index/show/d7b7aa3f-6a04-4bba-97e0-778eba2c26e0/id/32595607
Episode 39 - Hit The BeachSlap on that sunscreen kids and grab a shovel! Shawn and Simon are hunting the sandy shores for mussels, oysters, clams, crabs, seaweed and a million other varieties of sea life, all delicious and all free! Questions, comments or corrections? Hit us up at [email protected] eatdrinkcheap.ca eadrinkbreathe.com/podcast Music by John Palmer Show notes and Shout Outs: CAN U DIG IT APP: TIDES APP: BLUE WATER CAFE COOKBOOK: Miso Roasted Oysters: The Coastal Forager’s Cookbook by Chef Robin Kort: Fishing BC App: Khurangbin album A La Sala: /episode/index/show/d7b7aa3f-6a04-4bba-97e0-778eba2c26e0/id/31723657
Episode 38 - A Feast of Seven PotatoesFry 'em, mash 'em, stick 'em in a stew. The apple of the earth can be cooked so many different ways! Shawn and Simon dig deep to build a menu made entirely out of spuds plus the return of food court and poetry? Questions, comments or corrections? Hit us up at [email protected] eatdrinkcheap.ca eadrinkbreathe.com/podcast Music by John Palmer Show notes and Shout Outs: Mount Arrowsmith Brewing in Parksville: Horang Korean Inspired Restaurant and Bar: The Hungry Ear: Poems Of Food And Drink by Kevin Young: West End Satori Cocktail : Anthony Bourdain's Les Halles Vichyssoise: Scalloped Potatoes: Potato Chocolate Cake: /episode/index/show/d7b7aa3f-6a04-4bba-97e0-778eba2c26e0/id/30917708
Episode 37 - Lunar DumplingsSimon and Shawn finally got the courage to tackle their biggest and most beloved topic yet! The multitude of dumplings made in Asia come a variety of shapes, tastes and textures that cannot be found anywhere else on our little blue marble. Grab your chopsticks kids, it's time to dumple! Questions, comments or corrections? Hit us up at [email protected] eatdrinkcheap.ca eadrinkbreathe.com/podcast Music by John Palmer Show notes and Shout Outs: The Spruce Eats Guide to Chinese Dumplings : Double Happiness: Folding Chinese Dumplings: Taste Tibet Cookbook: Dim Sum Cookbook: God Of Cookery: Tokyo Groove Jyoshi: Blue Eye Samurai: /episode/index/show/d7b7aa3f-6a04-4bba-97e0-778eba2c26e0/id/30200268
Episode 36 - And Finally, SourdoughProfessor Simon drags Shawn deep into the world of Sourdough starters and how to make the perfect loaf of bread out of a jar of beige slime. Questions, comments or corrections? Hit us up at [email protected] eatdrinkcheap.ca eadrinkbreathe.com/podcast Music by John Palmer Show notes and Shout Outs: I would argue that when it comes to bread, half (at most) of the final result comes from the recipe. Far more important is handling and process. You Still Need a Recipe… Probably 400g Flour 400g Starter 200g Water 10g Salt Knead until smooth, place in a banneton or bowl and cover with a clean cloth. Allow to rise for a lot longer than you probably think is necessary. I’ll often do overnight. Fresh bread in the morning! Preheat the oven to 450. I recommend having either a baking stone or a dutch oven. GENTLY turn out the loaf. It’s basically a balloon at this point and we don’t want any of the delicious air to escape. Okay I lied, we want SOME of the air to escape. Slash the top all fancy. You can use a lame or sharp knife. BAKE! The amount of time is dependant on the equipment currently in your oven. Once done allow to rest for half an hour Only Lovers Left Alive: The Menu: Delicious in Dungeon: /episode/index/show/d7b7aa3f-6a04-4bba-97e0-778eba2c26e0/id/29680483
Episode 35 - Cookbooks For ChristmasShawn and Simon have already given their ideas for cheap holiday gifts... Now that we are all on the home stretch, maybe it's time to find that tome for a loved one who loves to cook! Lots of recomendations for beginners, intermediates and people who have lost their minds and want to bake. Happy Holidays everyone!!! Questions, comments or corrections? Hit us up at [email protected] eatdrinkcheap.ca eadrinkbreathe.com/podcast Music by John Palmer Show notes and Shout Outs: Jamie’s Dinners by Jamie Oliver (For the beginner!) The three-book series by Jeffery Alford and Naimoi Duguid (For the Coffee Table!) Cooking by Hand by Paul Bertolli (For the Intermediate with passion!) The Tassajara Bread Book by Edward Espe Brown (for the aspiring baker!) RIPE Cookbook by Ann Kask which proceeds go to Diabetes Canada (featuring yours truly!) Rebar, Modern Food Cookbook by Audrey Alsterberg and Wanda Urbanowicz Tartine by Chad Robertson Ready for Dessert by David Leibovitz Baked, New Frontiers in Baking By Matt Lewis and Renato Poliafito My Pokemon Cookbook By Victoria Rosenthal And the necronom nom nom Bonus Mentions: Flavour Bible By Karen Page and Andrew Dornenburg and Anything by Hank Shaw /episode/index/show/d7b7aa3f-6a04-4bba-97e0-778eba2c26e0/id/29111858
Episode 34 - Prepping For The HolidaysAs we careen into the most wonderful, often times stressful and most fincially difficult time of the year Simon and Shawn share some ideas for cheap gifts and activities in the kitchen that will really bring your loved ones together. Questions, comments or corrections? Hit us up at [email protected] eatdrinkcheap.ca eadrinkbreathe.com/podcast Music by John Palmer Show notes and Shout Outs: Deadfall Brewing: Tasting HIstory with Max Miller: What the hell is a Woodchuck? Broken Record Podcast: Hermanos Guiterrez: /episode/index/show/d7b7aa3f-6a04-4bba-97e0-778eba2c26e0/id/28695758
Episode 33 - ApplesHarvest time is upon us! Simon and Shawn dive deep into the history and varieties of mankind's oldest cultivated fruit. Questions, comments or corrections? Hit us up at [email protected] eatdrinkcheap.ca eadrinkbreathe.com/podcast Music by John Palmer Show notes and Shout Outs: Alton Brown's Pickled Watermelon Rinds: Kingfisher Resort and Spa: A History of The Apple: Tart Tatin: Joy of Cooking: /episode/index/show/d7b7aa3f-6a04-4bba-97e0-778eba2c26e0/id/28315364
Episode 32 - A Beck Of Pickled PeppersThe dynamic duo of Simon and Shawn carve up the late summer-early autumn bounty and pack them into jars! It's fermenting time! Lots of talk about fermenting for the novice, someone's favourite spice, hanging out with Beck and yes... Simon's legendary fizzy pepper recipe. Questions, comments or corrections? Hit us up at [email protected] eatdrinkcheap.ca eadrinkbreathe.com/podcast Music by John Palmer Show notes and Shout Outs: Where It's At: Sauerkraut Recipe: A Farmhouse Culture Guide to Fermenting by Kathryn Lukas and Shane Peterson: Pacific Seaweeds by Louis Druehl and Bridgette Clarkston: A Modern Kitchen Guide by The Farmer’s Advocate 1946: Balder’s Gate 3 is good. /episode/index/show/d7b7aa3f-6a04-4bba-97e0-778eba2c26e0/id/28128476
Episode 31 - TofuIt's wobbly, it's wonderful and it's cheap! Simon and Shawn take this ancient Chinese soy product and press, shape smash and fry it into your favourite new dinner protein. Questions, comments or corrections? Hit us up at [email protected] eatdrinkcheap.ca eadrinkbreathe.com/podcast Music by John Palmer Show notes and Shout Outs: Deep Cove Brewing: T&T Supermarkets: Korean-Style Mapo Tofu: Agedashi Tofu: The Amazing Devil: The Amazing Devil: LTJ Bukem: /episode/index/show/d7b7aa3f-6a04-4bba-97e0-778eba2c26e0/id/27881460
Episode 30 - Beyond Boring BBQIt's time to look beyond the steak, burgers and hotdogs to something more exciting to cook outside! Shawn and Simon don flip flops and bring their ten favourite things to grill, plus a lot of talk about Sous Vide, Dune and Simon's IMDB page. Questions, comments or corrections? Hit us up at [email protected] eatdrinkcheap.ca eadrinkbreathe.com/podcast Music by John Palmer Show notes and Shout Outs: Pickle Recipe: Blackfoot Diner: Revival Brewcade: Recordland: Berbere Spice: Simon's IMDB: DUNE: /episode/index/show/d7b7aa3f-6a04-4bba-97e0-778eba2c26e0/id/27600426
Episode 29 - Aftershifter - Does Fine Dining Deserve To ExistIt's the trial of the century! Simon and Shawn are joined by their good buddy Nick for part 2 of their after shift discussion. Drinks are had and the knives come out in this extended freeform epic! Questions, comments or corrections? Hit us up at [email protected] eatdrinkcheap.ca eadrinkbreathe.com/podcast Music by John Palmer Show notes and Shout Outs: Blue Water Cafe: Chicha: Blackfoot Diner: Taco Chronicles: /episode/index/show/d7b7aa3f-6a04-4bba-97e0-778eba2c26e0/id/27407508
Episode 28 - Aftershifter - So You Wanna Be A Chef?Simon and Shawn sit down with their good buddy Nick for part 1 of a two-part discussion of life in the culinary industry. The boys go into what it means to be a "chef", end up swapping Anthony Bourdain stories and never even get to the question that brought them together... Cheers! Questions, comments or corrections? Hit us up at [email protected] eatdrinkcheap.ca eadrinkbreathe.com/podcast Music by John Palmer Show notes and Shout Outs: Kitchen Confidential: Tojo's Restaurant: Edward Tuson: Simon's Instagram: Flavorful Origins: Black and Blue Steakhouse: /episode/index/show/d7b7aa3f-6a04-4bba-97e0-778eba2c26e0/id/27185193
Episode 27 - RadishesIt's takuan time!!! Shawn and Simon take a big bite out of the cheapest and easiest spring/summer vegetable to grow and enjoy. Questions, comments or corrections? Hit us up at [email protected] eatdrinkcheap.ca eadrinkbreathe.com/podcast Music by John Palmer Show notes and Shout Outs: Honey Glazed Radishes: The Flavour Bible: RIP Ahmad Jamal: Thousand Island Dressing: /episode/index/show/d7b7aa3f-6a04-4bba-97e0-778eba2c26e0/id/26901000
Episode 26 - KimchiSimon returns from Montreal with stories of ham and cheese croissants, pizza sauce rollers and of course salty, spicy funky kimchi recipes. Questions, comments or corrections? Hit us up at [email protected] eatdrinkcheap.ca eadrinkbreathe.com/podcast Music by John Palmer Show notes and Shout Outs: Beef Rendang: Radish Kimchee: The Dip Roller: Future Neighbor: Douglas Coupland: /episode/index/show/d7b7aa3f-6a04-4bba-97e0-778eba2c26e0/id/26766060
Episode 25 - Backyard Buffet Spring EditionBring 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 protected] eatdrinkcheap.ca eadrinkbreathe.com/podcast Music by John Palmer Show notes and Shout Outs: Miners Lettuce: Purple Deadnettle: Salmonberry Shoots: Yarrow: Angel Wing Mushrooms: Blackberry Leaves: Dandylions: Plants of Coastal British Comlumbia by Jim Pojar: All That The Rains Promise And More by David Arora: Some Useful Wild Plants by Dan Jason: Deerholme Foraging Book by Bill Jones: Plantnet App: Point of No Return by Malcom Stratchon: /episode/index/show/d7b7aa3f-6a04-4bba-97e0-778eba2c26e0/id/26488110
Episode 24 - Quick PicklesAfter 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 protected] eatdrinkcheap.ca eadrinkbreathe.com/podcast Music by John Palmer Show notes and Shout Outs: Elderberry Pontack: Tsukemono Japanese Pickling Recipes by Ikuko Hisamatsu: Salt: A World History by Mark Kurlansky: Tycho’s Long Lost 1st Album The Science of Patterns: The New Wildcrafted Cuisine: Exploring the Exotic Gastronomy of Local Terrior by Pascal Baudar: /episode/index/show/d7b7aa3f-6a04-4bba-97e0-778eba2c26e0/id/26346342
Episode 23 - Holy Mackerel!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 protected] eatdrinkcheap.ca eadrinkbreathe.com/podcast Music by John Palmer Show notes and Shout Outs: The Vancouver Aquarium’s Ocean Wise Guide to Sustainable Seafood: Simple Grilled Saba: Shizuo Tsuji’s Japanese Cooking: A Simple Art: Mackerel Courtbouillon: Hank Shaw’s Hook, Line and Supper: The Miracle of Pakistani Tekken: Blue Water Cafe: Unsung Heroes: /episode/index/show/d7b7aa3f-6a04-4bba-97e0-778eba2c26e0/id/26050938
Episode 22 - New Year, New FlavoursShawn 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 protected] eatdrinkcheap.ca eadrinkbreathe.com/podcast Music by John Palmer Show notes and Shout Outs: Kinnikinnick: Counterjam Fufu Ep with Femi and Made Kuti: Soy Sauce Vs. Light Soy Sauce: Fish in a Bird Cage: Lummette Bright Light "Gin”: Grand Sumo Highlights: /episode/index/show/d7b7aa3f-6a04-4bba-97e0-778eba2c26e0/id/25903317
Episode 21 - OnionsA 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 protected] eatdrinkcheap.ca eadrinkbreathe.com/podcast Music by John Palmer Show notes and Shout Outs: Track and Food Podcast with Corey Mintz: Bon Appetit article on Noma's Closing: Thomas Keller's Quick Pickled Pearl Onions: My Dark Raven by Andreas Eggenberger: Sushi 4004: /episode/index/show/d7b7aa3f-6a04-4bba-97e0-778eba2c26e0/id/25760664
Episode 20 - Winter GreensShawn 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 protected] eatdrinkcheap.ca eadrinkbreathe.com/podcast Music by John Palmer Show notes and Shout Outs: Alexis Sawyer's Shilling Cookery For The People: Caldo Verde: Fermented Chard Stems: Track and Food Podcast: The Great Courses on Kanopy: /episode/index/show/d7b7aa3f-6a04-4bba-97e0-778eba2c26e0/id/25607061
Episode 19 - 2022 Holiday SpecialHappy 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 protected] eatdrinkcheap.ca eadrinkbreathe.com/podcast Music by John Palmer Show notes and Shout Outs: The Muppets Christmas Carol: Willy Wonka and The Chocolate Factory: Love Actually: Pork and Chicken Liver Pate: An Urban Modernist Christmas: Pentatonix Christmas: Charlie Brown Christmas: Alton Brown's Aged Eggnog: Five Minute Candied Walnuts: Mulled Wine 1 Bottle Red wine (Malbec or Merlot) 100g White Sugar 25 Ish Cardamom Pods 2 Cinnamon Sticks Sprig of Rosemary 1 Fresh Ground Nutmeg A Couple of Cracks of Black Pepper Grandmother’s Macaroons 2 Egg Whites 100g Sugar Whip to stiff peaks then gently fold in: 75g Unsweetened coconut Spoon on to a baking sheet and Bake for 20 minutes at 300 degrees. /episode/index/show/d7b7aa3f-6a04-4bba-97e0-778eba2c26e0/id/25420008
Episode 18 - Soop!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 protected] eatdrinkcheap.ca eadrinkbreathe.com/podcast Music by John Palmer Show notes and Shout Outs: Orange and Grapefruit Marmalade: Cajun Jambalaya with Isaac Toupes: Chestnut Soup with Crispy Pancetta: Mammal Hands: Soup By Barbara Kafka: Chasing the Gator Isaac Toups: Stay warm out there kids! /episode/index/show/d7b7aa3f-6a04-4bba-97e0-778eba2c26e0/id/25282572
Episode 17 - Gobble GobbleShawn 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 protected] eatdrinkcheap.ca eadrinkbreathe.com/podcast Music by John Palmer Show notes and Shout Outs: Turkey Mole: The First Thanksgiving: How To Break Down a Whole Turkey: Butterball Turkeys: Fried Turkey Fails: Edible Vancouver Island: The 100 Mile Diet 15 Years Later: Andor is good good Star Wars. /episode/index/show/d7b7aa3f-6a04-4bba-97e0-778eba2c26e0/id/25076709
Episode 16 - CeleryOne 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 protected] eatdrinkcheap.ca eadrinkbreathe.com/podcast Music by John Palmer Show notes and Shout Outs: Amazon Classics: Ethiopian Honey Wine: Braised Celery and Tomato: Celery Leaf Gremolata: Some Things In Life are Inevitable - Leftover Celery Is One of Them: Formis Sur un Buche: Dr. Brown's Cel-Ray Soda: Brundo Spice Company: The Comet Is Coming: /episode/index/show/d7b7aa3f-6a04-4bba-97e0-778eba2c26e0/id/24908586
