The Stew Podcast

What does cage free mean? Why do some eggs have double yolks? Tune in to hear about the eggs in the grocery compared to the farmers stand, why some eggs and brown and how many eggs a chicken lays. Find out what it looks like in an egg barn and how quiet it can be as you walk through.

Mar 30 2023

How does the milk get from the farm to your morning coffee? What does a dairy barn look like? With expert Karen Pierik, we dive into what the little blue cow on your dairy products means, living in a cow palace and how Canadian dairy is working to help our planet.

What is dirt? Where does it come from? With expert David Burton, we explore how healthy soil is important for your garden, wildlife and our Canadian food system. Tune into find out what the worms in our soil actually do and how you can improve your garden this season.

What is malt? What is malt roasting? How does roasted malt fit into Canadians favourite beverages - beer and whiskey? With expert Matt Hamill, we explore how these all Canadian ingredients can help brewers and distillers create even more options and how craft companies are an important part of our food system.

Is wild seafood better than aquaculture seafood? Should seafood be a part of your weekly diet? With guest Dr. Stefanie Colombo, we discussed everything from what aquaculture means, to why we need that production system, the environmental benefits and what type of salmon you should be eating!

Feb 28 2023

Aquaculture Resources:

https://www.lovesalmon.ca/

https://www.fao.org/state-of-fisheries-aquaculture/en/

https://ingeniumcanada.org/agriculture/exhibitions/aquaculture-farming-the-waters

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Have you ever wondered what the next big thing in food will be? Are you discussing food options for better sleep with your friends? Or decreasing you meat consumption? With guest Jo-Ann McArthur, we explore the upcoming trends in the food system and what you can expect to see on your grocery shelves in the future.

Jan 30 2023

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How do you dine on Mars? How does technology fit into the food system? What is the next big thing? With Evan Fraser, we discuss sustainability in the food system and technologies role in producing our food moving forward.

Jan 18 2023

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What are greenhouse gas emissions? Do cow farts contribute to climate change. With guest Amy Peck, we dive into all this livestock and emissions. We discuss our food choices, how they effect the environment and the pros and cons of eating meat in Canada.

Jan 16 2023

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What are GMOs? What is gene editing? Tune in as we explore this confusing topic with expert, Ian Affleck. We dive into the benefits of these technologies, if we should be avoiding certain foods at the grocery store and how bees, yes the yellow and black fluffy flying insects, fit into the mix.

Dec 16 2022

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