The Food Explorer Podcast

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Exciting conversation with makers, creators, innovators, and all the incredible people involved in our food system.

  1. 12/17/2025

    Wrapping up the season

    Hello Food Explorers! Today's episode I reflect on the holiday season, discussing shopping habits and the trends in holiday shopping. How important is supporting local businesses and I'll share some insights and experiences from being at holiday markets. I'm also so curious about the evolution of advent calendars, so we'll explore the variety of options available today and the changing consumer preferences. We've got a lot to cover in this episode but I have a some thoughts on the future plans for all my businesses and the podcast. There's exciting developments for the upcoming year. Takeaways *The holiday season brings unique shopping challenges and opportunities. *Supporting local businesses is crucial, especially during the holidays. *Market season can be both busy and rewarding for small businesses. *Consumers are increasingly looking for meaningful gifts. *Advent calendars have evolved beyond traditional chocolate options. *There is a growing trend for specialty advent calendars. *The perception of local products often includes higher prices due to craftsmanship. *Planning and organization are key for small business success during the holidays. *Next year focusing on creating immersive experiences. *The podcast will continue to evolve and adapt to audience needs. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Holiday Preparations 01:56 Trends in Holiday Shopping 10:32 The Evolution of Advent Calendars 23:55 Future Plans and Closing Thoughts   FIND US ON ALL OUR PLATFORMS 🟠📰 Substack https://substack.com/@thefoodexplorerpodcast 📌✨ Pinterest https://www.pinterest.ca/thefoodexplorerpodcast/

    29 min

  2. 11/25/2025

    We're back...but....

    Hello Food Explorers! It's been a hot minute since we've been online and for good reason. We had a medical emergency to deal with, a long stay in the hospital, and now the long recovery process. But, I love this community so we're coming back but with a slower pace this time so that it can be sustainable. We're still in the rehab process with weekly appointments. I want to create great content but also honour that I have some limits on my time and energy. New and exciting though - I published my first book Undercurrents of Love! This is book one in a series and can be found on Amazon, my website (colleenheidecker.com), or at our favourite local indie bookstore Audrey's. https://tinyurl.com/2974wuts Amazon com https://tinyurl.com/276bs4jf Amazon ca Thanks for being here and I'll see you soon!   FIND US ON ALL OUR PLATFORMS 💖📷 Instagram   / thefoodexplorerpodcast   🐧Twitter/X   / foodexppodcast   🟠📰 Substack https://substack.com/@thefoodexplorer...

    17 min

  3. 02/11/2025

    Episode 40 - Flex those eggs

    Hey hey Food Explorers I've been noticing some trends and big things working in the food industry lately. From social media accounts posting about the egg-stitential crisis in the cost of food, to some big companies making big changes. I'm wondering how these things will start impacting food costs, menu selections and more! Take a listen! And, as always please help us to spread the word about this podcast, we appreciate you all so much! FIND US ON ALL OUR PLATFORMS 💖📷 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thefoodexplorerpodcast/ 🐧Twitter/X https://twitter.com/FoodExpPodcast 🟠📰 Substack https://substack.com/@thefoodexplorerpodcast 💡🤝 Patreon https://patreon.com/TheFoodExplorerPodcast 📌✨ Pinterest https://www.pinterest.ca/thefoodexplorerpodcast/

    30 min

  4. 01/24/2025

    Episode 39 - a few weeks of food musings all in one!

    Hey hey Food Explorers! I t's been a crazy few weeks - Blue Monday has hit and it has hit some harder than others. I have some cool new labels for my baking supplies and am having fun labeling them. Plus, a new cookie baking book - Zoe Bakes Cookies. I visited a culinary innovation kitchen and a few more things. Tune in for a recap of what's been happening. FIND US ON ALL OUR PLATFORMS 💖📷 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thefoodexplorerpodcast/ 🐧Twitter/X https://twitter.com/FoodExpPodcast 🟠📰 Substack https://substack.com/@thefoodexplorerpodcast 💡🤝 Patreon https://patreon.com/TheFoodExplorerPodcast 📌✨ Pinterest https://www.pinterest.ca/thefoodexplorerpodcast/

    30 min

  5. 01/11/2025

    Episode 38 Milk wars and coffee shop woes, my ranty rant!

    Hey Hey Food Explorers!   Look at me getting back into consistently posting episodes!  Feels so good to be back and I'm making so much progress doing my annual clean up and yearly planning!   Today, I get ranty about alternate milk pricing at coffee shops.  Listen in to hear all the reasons why plus, the article that mention is here: https://www.blogto.com/eat_drink/2025/01/starbucks-coffee-chains-class-action-lawsuit-canada/   And, I got a new food book, yahoo!  I had gotten it from the library and knew it was a must have on my bookshelf book and now it's mine.  Food IQ is a fun book, I hope you check it out! https://shorturl.at/ONr6x   FIND US ON ALL OUR PLATFORMS 💖📷 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thefoodexplorerpodcast/ 🐧Twitter/X https://twitter.com/FoodExpPodcast 🟠📰 Substack https://substack.com/@thefoodexplorerpodcast 💡🤝 Patreon https://patreon.com/TheFoodExplorerPodcast 📌✨ Pinterest https://www.pinterest.ca/thefoodexplorerpodcast/

    28 min

  6. 01/03/2025

    Episode 37 New Year, Last Year, and where have I been?

    Hey hey Food Explorers! I'm back with a new episode, a Happy New Year, an update, some thoughts on the future, and a few ramblings as well. Thanks to you all for being here and making our 2024 awesome! We've got lots more in store for this year, can't wait to share it with you! FIND US ON ALL OUR PLATFORMS 💖📷 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thefoodexplorerpodcast/ 🐧Twitter/X https://twitter.com/FoodExpPodcast 🟠📰 Substack https://substack.com/@thefoodexplorerpodcast 💡🤝 Patreon https://patreon.com/TheFoodExplorerPodcast 📌✨ Pinterest https://www.pinterest.ca/thefoodexplorerpodcast/

    31 min

  7. 10/12/2024

    Episode 36 Chocolate school is not a myth, an interview with Ecole Chocolat

    Hey hey Food Explorers! In this episode, I am absolutely thrilled to interview Pam Williams and Alysha Kropf, two influential figures in the chocolate industry. Pam created Ecole Chocolat, an online chocolate school plus so much more! The school has trained some of the best chocolatiers and chocolate makers in the world! We chat about their journeys in chocolate making, the importance of education in the field, and the challenges faced by chocolatiers. And of course the importance of learning from mistakes, the impact of cocoa prices, and the value of community and partnerships in the chocolate business. Pam and Alysha share insights on the unique experiences offered at their chocolate school and the importance of understanding the world of chocolates. Chocolate is our love language, enjoy the episode! Find Ecole Chocolat here: Website: https://www.ecolechocolat.com/en/ Instagram:   / ecolechocolat   Facebook:   / ecolechocolat     FIND US ON ALL OUR PLATFORMS 💖📷 Instagram   / thefoodexplorerpodcast   🐧Twitter/X   / foodexppodcast   🟠📰 Substack https://substack.com/@thefoodexplorer... 💡🤝 Patreon   / thefoodexplorerpodcast   📌✨ Pinterest https://www.pinterest.ca/thefoodexplo... 00:00 Introduction to the Chocolate World 01:37 Pam's Journey in Chocolate 05:15 Alysha's Involvement and Family Legacy 08:11 Learning from Mistakes in Business 12:51 Challenges Faced by Students 15:20 The Importance of Hand Tempering 19:01 Navigating Price Increases in Chocolate 21:42 The Value of Local Partnerships 26:07 Experiential Learning in Chocolate Making 30:36 Understanding Cocoa Farming 34:29 Building Community in the Chocolate Industry 39:30 The Power of Collaboration 42:59 The Unique Voice of Each Chocolatier 45:47 Conclusion and Connection

    47 min

  8. 10/05/2024

    Episode 35 - Truffula Tree Nut Creamery - the best plant based cheese

    Hey hey Food Explorers   In this episode, I have the absolute pleasure to interview Allison Landin, founder of Truffula, a company specializing in plant-based cheese. Seriously, the best plant based cheese out there!   We discuss Allison's journey from a healing process involving food to creating a successful business. There's so much to running a business, so we cover the challenges of maintaining product quality, the importance of community engagement, and the family dynamics involved in running the business. Allison shares her insights on navigating the food industry, sourcing quality ingredients, and the significance of awards in building credibility.   Find Truffula at:   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/truffulatreenutcreamery/ Website:  https://truffula.ca/   FIND US ON ALL OUR PLATFORMS 💖📷 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thefoodexplorerpodcast/ 🐧Twitter/X https://twitter.com/FoodExpPodcast 🟠📰 Substack https://substack.com/@thefoodexplorerpodcast 💡🤝 Facebook https://www.facebook.com/thefoodexplorerpodcast 📌✨ Pinterest https://www.pinterest.ca/thefoodexplorerpodcast/

    40 min
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Exciting conversation with makers, creators, innovators, and all the incredible people involved in our food system.

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  • Creator
    TheFoodExplorer
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    49
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    Clean
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