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Friends, if you haven’t made a visit to O’Creek Brewing, you MUST go! Their space is ah-maz-ing, they have an incredible selection of their own brews & some other local faves, AND they’ve started the coolest kitchen collab with Barker Street Eats.

We popped in for our final podcast episode of the season, chatting with O’Creek owner Patrice Daigle and Barker Street Eats owner Ashley Cormier. Tune in to learn more about their passions, how they each came to entrepreneurship, and how they operate together at 175 Barker Street in Moncton.

BONUS: Ashley shared some of her recipes to help you with summer meal planning – whether it’s a quick dish to wow at a BBQ or potluck or just something fun to have for yourself, she’s got you covered with her pineapple salsa & whipped feta cucumber salad! Find the details below.

The Jenna & Tosh Show is a co-production of Pickle Planet Moncton and The Podcast Hub, and is recorded & aired by Rogers TV New Brunswick. Watch for a return to weekly episodes in September.

Elevate your summer with Ashley’s quick dishes that pack a punch of colour and flavour!



BARKER STREET EATS PINEAPPLE SALSA



* 1 pineapple, sliced in half. Carefully create a bowl with one side and dice up remaining pineapple in to small chunks.

* 2 red peppers, diced

* 1 large red onion, diced

* 1 lime, juiced

* Fresh cilantro, fine chopped

* Fresh mint, fine chopped

* Pinch of salt



Mix all ingredients well and place into the hollowed out side of the pineapple to serve with nacho chips.

This salsa is great addition to any meal, too! Offer it as a side with grilled chicken, sprinkle it over planked salmon, make it the mix for fish tacos, or serve it like Ashely did for us with grilled shrimp on top! Bonus: it’s a great make-ahead dish, so take a morning to make a large batch and colour up your whole week.



I was too busy enjoying the whipped feta dip & my new fave fun brew, O’creek’s Blurazz Sahwaa, to take a better photo for you. You’ll just have to go yourself for the full effect! 🙂

BARKER STREET EATS WHIPPED FETA DIP with CUCUMBER SALAD

This is another simple side or app that looks like you’ve slaved away but is an easy make-ahead treat for guests or yourself!

WHIPPED FETA



2 cups Feta cheese, pulled apart into medium size chunks

4 cups plain Greek yogurt

3 tbsp avocado oil (or olive oil)



Blend in food processor until smooth. Careful not to over whip as it will be too runny. Place in fridge for 30 mins before serving.

CUCUMBER SALAD



2 large English cucumbers, small diced

1/3 cup chopped fresh mint

1/3 cup chopped fresh dill

1/3 cup chopped fresh curly parsley

1 lemon, juiced

Pinch of black pepper



Mix together in a bowl. Let sit for 30 mins.

Spread whipped feta onto a plate. Top with cucumber salad. Enjoy with pita or naan bread.

ASHLEY’S PRO TIP: Keep the plate in the fridge, too! The coolness from it will keep your dip cool, too – a great way to elevate your serving without any tricky steps!

Be sure to let us know if you try these dishes this summer! And don’t forget – when you don’t feel like doing the prep, you can visit O’Creek Brewing & Barker Street Eats to be spoiled there!

Fast fashion’s environmental impact is being explored with a hands-on project by textile artist Mélanie Paulin, the current artist-in-residence at the Dieppe Arts & Culture Centre. She’s inviting the public to take part, bringing old clothes into her studio to incorporate them into a large hooked rug that highlights the 79 trillion litres of water used by the fashion industry each year. Jenna & Tosh learn more about the project while adding their own fabrics to the project. (You can do the same for the next few weeks, too! Check out The Water We Wear at the Centre until July 9.)



The Jenna & Tosh Show is a co-production of Pickle Planet Moncton and The Podcast Hub, and is recorded & aired by Rogers TV New Brunswick. Follow us for a new episodes each Monday!

Mark you calendars for June 15 – the Highland Games are back & filled with fun for the whole family!

More than 250 competitors will be on site for the 18th annual event, held at the Hal Betts Sportsplex in downtown Moncton. There will be highland dancing, bagpipes & drums, heavy events, a 5k fun run, sword fighting, bouncy castles, petting zoo, food trucks, vendors, music, and more! The Games are host to the 2024 CSAF Junior Championships, with several local teen athletes taking part.

Fun fact: Jenna is actually the event manager, so she’s in the guest spot this episode!

Full details can be found the website, www.monctonhighlandgames.com. There are also free concerts during the week!

●       Tuesday, June 11 – Free community concert (with Fundy Ceilidh) & Opening Ceremonies in Moncton’s Victoria Park (7pm)

●       Wednesday, June 12 – Flag raisings at Riverview Town Hall (11am) and Moncton City Hall (Noon), with a free community concert (with Dunnett Highland Dancers & Sons of Gael) at the Riverfront Gazebo in Riverview (7pm)

●       Saturday, June 15 – Full day of events and activities on the grounds at Hal Betts Sportsplex. Gates open at 8am, most demonstrations underway by 10am. Closing ceremonies with Massed Pipebands at 5:30pm, followed by entertainment by Farraige until 9pm.

●       Admission is $10/person on Saturday; 12 & under free.

The Jenna & Tosh Show is a co-production of Pickle Planet Moncton and The Podcast Hub, and is recorded & aired by Rogers TV New Brunswick. Follow us for a new episodes each Monday!

Summer school vacation is almost here – are you mentally prepared, parents? If not, don’t worry; you are NOT alone! And while we can’t promise absolute answers, we can offer some great advice and reassurance. Work of Heart‘s Angela Harris joins Jenna & Tosh to share insights from her experience as an athletic and business coach – and mother of two!

The Jenna & Tosh Show is a co-production of Pickle Planet Moncton and The Podcast Hub, and is recorded & aired by Rogers TV New Brunswick. Follow us for a new episodes each Monday!

Disclaimer: Pickle Planet has partnered with the YMCA Greater Moncton to help promote the 2024 Mobile Fun Block Party program.

Mark your Tuesdays booked now – the City of Moncton’s Block Party program with YMCA Greater Moncton is back! And it’s better than ever with an added Thursday party each month! That’s right, from June 4 to August 27 you can attend 16 free bock parties at different spaces around the city. There will be bouncy castles, Travel to You Zoo with their pets, Remi the magician, and YMCA staff to ensure everyone is having the best time possible. (Find the full list below!) Organizer Noah Black joins Jenna & Tosh to talk about the success of last year’s program and what’s new for 2024. (The first party is at Brian Hicks Park; find the link to our playground profile below, too!)

Here’s the schedule; each event runs 6-8pm:

JUNE



* Tuesday, June 4 – Brian Hicks Park, 120 Evergreen Dr.

* Tuesday, June 11 – Braemar Park, 45 Centre St.

* Tuesday, June 18 – Bessborough Park, 135 Hedgewood Dr.

* Tuesday, June 25 – Renton Park, 280 Noel St.

* Thursday, June 27 – Knox Park, 75 Knox St.



JULY



* Tuesday, July 2 – Auburn Circle Park, 39 Sands Dr.

* Tuesday, July 9 – Grove Hamlet Park, 39 Ripplewood Rd.

* Tuesday, July 16 – Reade Park, 289 West St.

* Thursday, July 18 – Lewis Park, 96 Lewis St.

* Tuesday, July 23 – Jonathan Park, 39 Salengro Cres.

* Tuesday, July 30 – Lewisville Park, 45 Glenmoor Dr.



AUGUST



* Tuesday, Aug. 6 – Pauline Frizzell Park, 387 Salisbury Rd.

* Tuesday, Aug. 13 – Canadian Heights, 35 Chelsea Rd.

* Tuesday, Aug. 20 – Fairview Knoll, 111 Fairview Knoll Dr.

* Thursday, Aug. 22 – Valhalla Park, 48 Monte Carlo Cres.

* Tuesday, Aug. 27 –Sumner Park, 170 Lorne St.



The Jenna & Tosh Show is a co-production of Pickle Planet Moncton and The Podcast Hub, and is recorded & aired by Rogers TV New Brunswick.

Every Maritimer has a connection to the IWK – if it hasn’t touched your family directly, you know someone it has. The IWK is the only pediatric trauma centre east of Quebec, serving children from Nova Scotia, PEI, and New Brunswick. And like other major hospitals, it relies on donations and fundraisers to purchase specialized equipment. For 40 years, Maritimers have stepped up each year during the annual telethon. In advance of this year’s special anniversary, IWK Foundation New Brunswick Relationship Manager Lissa Mallais joins Jenna & Tosh to talk about their plans, what the foundation does, and how you can take part.

The Jenna & Tosh Show is a co-production of Pickle Planet Moncton and The Podcast Hub, and is recorded & aired by Rogers TV New Brunswick. Follow us for a new episodes each Monday!