266. Pickling, Plating, and Social Distancing ft. Rachel James (Vin Papillon)

For the sixth instalment of our Munch Madness food series, Tom calls up Rachel James (@rairaiku on Instagram), a Montreal-based chef who's been working with the Joe Beef group at their wine bar, Vin Papillon, for a great chat about her journey as a chef, her love of fermentation, and the importance of a holistic approach in the kitchen. We also talk about the reality & challenges of being a cook at a time when lots of restaurants are closing down and laying off their staff. Also, Tom and Kate reflect on quarantine life and try to find some silver linings to all the social distancing. Check out Khaos at www.createkhaos.com or on Instagram @createkhaos! SUPPORT THE SHOW! patreon.com/upfordiscussion MERCH! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/up-for-discusssion?ref_id=2539 BUY BENSON! https://crackersandjam.bandcamp.com You can contact us by email at [email protected] or on social media @DownWithTalking www.upfordnetwork.com Want to send us fan mail? Upford Network ℅ Tom Zalatnai PO Box 22585 Monkland PO Montreal, Quebec H4A 3T4 Canada Music: http://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music PS: Rachel asked us to include a link to Lufa Farms! https://montreal.lufa.com She says "Lufa is a great place for fresh, local ingredients (rooftop gardens and greenhouses in MTL!) to be sent to you at your door, would be great if you could include that! It could be useful for people who still want to be ecologically conscious during these trying times!"