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Eat | Drink | Cheap

by Shawn Galway and Simon Rainier

A podcast about how old recipes and new techniques can save you money in a world of rising food costs.

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Episodes

  1. Episode 50 - Mushrooms

    Eat | Drink | Cheap hits a major milestone and at long last our two amateur mycologists return with stories, recipes and visions from the farthest realms of the internet and beyond. Questions, comments or corrections? Hit us up at [email protected] eatdrinkcheap.ca eadrinkbreathe.com/podcast...

  2. Episode 49 - The Essential Cookbooks

    Simon and Shawn list their "essential cookbook" lists which has been a simmering idea on both the podcast and the website since it's inception. The idea of an "essential" list of cookbooks is as insane as it is fun to discuss. For better or worse they hash out a need-to-have cookbook list special...

  3. Episode 48 - Odd Cuts

    Forget steak! We may have already left Robbie Burns Day in the past, but Shawn and Simon still wants to talk about the jiggly, wiggly, wobbly bits and pieces of meat that often get overlooked and undercooked in this day and age. Questions, comments or corrections? Hit us up at...

  4. Episode 47 - Pumpkin

    Despite some technical difficulties Simon and Shawn deliver a late autumn treat of sweet, savoury, spicy pumpkin recipes including the most in-depth pie baking class you've ever heard. Questions, comments or corrections? Hit us up at [email protected] eatdrinkcheap.ca...

  5. Episode 46 - WTDW

    Oh mah gawd! It's Eat|Drink|Cheap from out of nowhere with a steel chair! Simon and Shawn return to harvest, pickle, ferment, blend, pulverize and preserve all that summer has left over. When you have too much of something you gotta know WTDW. Questions, comments or corrections? Hit us up at...

  6. Episode 45 - Aftershifter with Jess

    It'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...

  7. Episode 44 - Beans

    Simon 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...

  8. Episode 43 - Aftershifter - A Couple Of Crackers

    Put 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...

  9. Episode 42 - Baking For The Holidays

    Another 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...

  10. 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]...

  11. Episode 40 - Tomatoes

    Vine-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…

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  12. Episode 39 - Hit The Beach

    Slap 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...

  13. Episode 38 - A Feast of Seven Potatoes

    Fry '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]…

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  14. Episode 37 - Lunar Dumplings

    Simon 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!…

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  15. Episode 36 - And Finally, Sourdough

    Professor 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…

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  16. Episode 35 - Cookbooks For Christmas

    Shawn 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...

  17. Episode 34 - Prepping For The Holidays

    As 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...

  18. Episode 33 - Apples

    Harvest 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...

  19. Episode 32 - A Beck Of Pickled Peppers

    The 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...

  20. Episode 31 - Tofu

    It'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...

  21. Episode 30 - Beyond Boring BBQ

    It'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...

  22. Episode 29 - Aftershifter - Does Fine Dining Deserve To Exist

    It'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...

  23. 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,...

  24. Episode 27 - Radishes

    It'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...

  25. Episode 26 - Kimchi

    Simon 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...

  26. Episode 25 - Backyard Buffet Spring Edition

    Bring 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...

  27. Episode 24 - Quick Pickles

    After 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...

  28. 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...

  29. Episode 22 - New Year, New Flavours

    Shawn 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...

  30. Episode 21 - Onions

    A 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...

  31. Episode 20 - Winter Greens

    Shawn 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...

  32. Episode 19 - 2022 Holiday Special

    Happy 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…

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  33. 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...

  34. Episode 17 - Gobble Gobble

    Shawn 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...

  35. Episode 16 - Celery

    One 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]…

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  36. Episode 15 - Gadgets with Nick McWilliam

    We took a week off but we are back with a GIANT SIZED episode all about kitchen gadgets with guest host Nick McWilliam! What makes a gadget a gadget? How can they make your life easier and cheaper? Is the Slap Chop a crime against humanity? The answer to these and more! Questions, comments or...

  37. Episode 14 - How To Cook Like An Amateur

    Class is in session! Shawn and Simon go back to explain some of the basics of kitchen technique and share some recipes, plus lots of love for Jamie Oliver, Neil Gaiman and the new Prey movie. Questions, comments or corrections? Hit us up at [email protected] eatdrinkcheap.ca...

  38. Episode 13 - Not A Sausage Party

    Despite Simon's best efforts, Shawn parties hard on the subject of homemade fresh sausage! Lots of tube meat talk, gear suggestions, step-by-step instructions for home brat production and the podcast's first ever guest! Questions, comments or corrections? Hit us up at [email protected]...

  39. Episode 12 - Carrots

    Simon and Shawn dig throug the history of the humble carrot and pull up some surprising myths, also lots of recipes this week and the return of Food Court. Questions, comments or corrections? Hit us up at [email protected] eatdrinkcheap.ca eadrinkbreathe.com/podcast Music by John Palmer Show...

  40. Episode 11 - Mead Part 2: The Sobering

    The boys sober up and continue their talk on one of mankind's oldest alcoholic creations. Including step by step instructions on fermenting your own mead, recipes, flavouring ideas and what to avoid when entering into the mead community. Shawn also laments shopping for his wife in the liquor…

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  41. Episode 10 - Mead Part 1: The Drunkening

    Our heros crack open the good stuff and talk all about Simon's favourite fermenting project: Making mead at home! Learn how to mix honey, yeast and water to form earth's oldest booze and laugh as the boys slowly realize they've been drunkenly rambling for an hour and they're not even halfway…

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  42. Episode 09 - Garlic

    An ode to our favourite aromatic! In this episode Simon and Shawn dive deep into the pungent world of garlic with recipes, stories, quotes, tips, afros and tricks for healthy skin, meatball bouncing contests and even some amateur effects work. Questions, comments or corrections? Hit us up at...

  43. Episode 08 - Meal Planning and Other Tips

    Now that you've brought home your groceries how are you going to make the most of them? Shawn and Simon tear open those grocery bags and organize your world, plus tips and tricks for stretching leftovers and lots of love for Ethiopian cuisine. Questions, comments or corrections? Hit us up at...

  44. Episode 07 - Cabbage

    Shawn and Simon show some love for the humble cabbage. Plus, what makes a good coleslaw and why something as stupid as edible gold has a place on your plate. Questions, comments or corrections? Hit us up at [email protected] eatdrinkcheap.ca eadrinkbreathe.com/podcast Music by John Palmer…

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  45. Episode 06 - Lost In The Supermarket

    Grab a cart and strap in kids! Simon and Shawn take you up and down the aisles of your local Mega-Low-Mart with tips on saving money (make a list!) and four meals for under $20. Questions, comments or corrections? Hit us up at [email protected] eatdrinkcheap.ca eadrinkbreathe.com/podcast…

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  46. Episode 05 - Nettles

    Our heroes go on an adventure for spring's first forageble meal: Nettles! learn how to avoid getting stung and how to prepare this robust wild weed for dinner. Also, why is tofuky? Questions, comments or corrections? Hit us up at [email protected] eatdrinkcheap.ca eadrinkbreathe.com/podcast...

  47. Episode 04 - Eggs

    Good morning sunshine! Simon and Shawn discuss the humble egg, star of breakfast buffets, pastries and carbonara. Questions, comments or corrections? Hit us up at [email protected] eatdrinkcheap.ca eadrinkbreathe.com/podcast Music by John Palmer Show notes and Shout Outs: Candance and Jess...

  48. Episode 03 - The Whole Bird

    Winner winner, chicken dinner. Simon and Shawn talk the whole bird and what to do with it as well as some notes on the ethical raising of chickens, recipes for a Sunday roast and at last jello wobbles it's way onto the podcast. Questions, comments or corrections? Hit us up at…

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  49. Episode 02 - Bread, But Not Sourdough

    Simon lays some serious baking knowledge on his co-host and goes through a step-by-step process of how to create beautiful, delicious and cheap homemade bread at home. questions, comments or corrections? Hit us up at [email protected] eatdrinkcheap.ca eadrinkbreathe.com/podcast Music by John...

  50. Episode 01 - Stock

    Shawn and Simon talk stock, the basis for all cuisine and the simplest, easiest weekend project that will save you money. eatdrinkcheap.ca eadrinkbreathe.com/podcast Music by John Palmer Show Notes and Shout Outs: Faviken by Magns Neilsson Magnus Nilsson's "Broth of Autumn Leaves" @...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

A podcast about how old recipes and new techniques can save you money in a world of rising food costs.

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Shawn Galway and Simon Rainier

Produced by Shawn Galway

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