Tasting Together
by Andre Proulx and Miroki Tong
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We ask a 4th gen farmer about GMOs, pesticides and organic labels
We ask a 4th gen farmer about GMOs, pesticides and organic labels
About this podcast
Tasting Together invites you to explore Canada's food and drink scene. Join André Proulx and Miroki Tong in meeting some of the country's best chefs, mixologists and restauranteurs. Along the way, you’ll learn about pairing food and beverages, the history of some of the city’s classic dishes and trends that you’ll start to see on menus around the city.
André Proulx, aka @andrewinereview is the co-founder of the 80x wine company, creating high-quality small batch wines. He also loves food so much he married a chef! Miroki Tong, aka @9ouncesplease, has tasted her way all around the world and is eager to prove that that wine can be paired with almost any dish, from wagyu to hákarl!
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Episodes
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- We ask a 4th gen farmer about GMOs, pesticides and organic labels · 52 min · Season 4 Episode 3"I think more people die worrying about how safe our food is, then actually how safe the food is." - Dennis Bulani Saskatchewan farmer Dennis Bulani is on a mission to demystify…
- Bagel vs Bagel - André Takes On Montreal · 33 min · Season 4 Episode 2When Miroki asked André what he did during his weekend Montreal trip, he said, "not much"...until he started jotting down some notes. Planning a family trip with a toddler means…
- Down the Rabbit Hole with Rioja Wine · 1 h 5 min · Season 4 Episode 1Season 4 of Tasting Together launches with a wine episode! Rioja was one of Miroki's first glimpses into what terroir meant in winemaking. After speaking with Clément Gallois…
- Tequila is way more than college shots · 57 min · Season 3 Episode 25Most of us have had some sort of adversial relationship with tequila, but both Miroki and André have discovered its magic over the years. Far from the bad stuff pounded back in…
- From Frog Legs at the CNE to Steak at Barberian’s · 40 min · Season 3 Episode 24Miroki is away, so André is joined by guest host Guillaume Frénéhard — his business partner at 80x Wine Company, local foodie and snobby Frenchman. Guillaume recently made an…
- Miroki unleashes her inner Han Solo · 41 min · Season 3 Episode 23She didn't necessarily traverse many galaxies to smuggle in goods, but when Miroki spotted a bottle of one of André's beloved bourbons during a trip in the states, she agreed to…
- What happens when a picky 10 year old meets escargot in France? · 47 min · Season 3 Episode 22André and Miroki are joined by André’s younger brother Gilbert - and his two young sons Tristan and Kylin - to talk about the challenges and surprises of travelling through…
- Go to Dartmouth where you can get treated like a "Dear Friend" · 47 min · Season 3 Episode 21André joins Miroki diving into his recent trip to Halifax and Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, where he put Canada's 100 Best Bars list to the test. He visited two spots on the list - The…
- Happy Canada Day (from 2023!) · 41 min · Season 3 Episode 20Happy Canada Day from Tasting Together! We’re reaching into the way-back machine for one of our favourite episodes from our radio days: a Canada Day special that unpacks a hard…
- What do Playa Bowls, Brisket, and Nomad Culture have in common? · 38 min · Season 3 Episode 19This episode is a litteral roller coaster - starting on a high note as Miroki got the opportunity to check out Playa Bowls a new restaurant that opens in Toronto on June 18. They…
- Miroki was right ... André was wrong... About Hybrid grapes... · 45 min · Season 3 Episode 18André joins Miroki fresh from a short trip to the east coast. He had a chance to visit two wineries in the Annapolis Valley in Nova Scotia. He had a chance to visit Benjamin…
- How Suite 115 Became One of Canada’s Best Cocktail Bars · 31 min · Season 3 Episode 17The cocktail scene has come a long way since Strawberry Daiquiris and Sex on the Beaches. Toronto has become especially rich with innovative cocktail spots, a number of which…
- Going crazy for Crozes-Hermitage · 49 min · Season 3 Episode 16As wine aficionados, Miroki and André are always asked what is their favourite wine? If you don't know André's, you may have been sleeping on previous Tasting Together episodes…
- Did you celebrate Malbec World Day? · 57 min · Season 3 Episode 15Argentinian Malbec is, without a doubt, a cornerstone for Canadian wine drinkers...Canada is Argentina's 4th largest global export market! With Malbec World Day having recently…
- Why do we hate the foods we hate? · 46 min · Season 3 Episode 14If you look at all of André's favourite dishes, you would think that chili would naturally be a part of his regular menu. Surprisingly, it's not! Not for the combination of…
- Rene Redzepi - "You may be a fantastic cook - but you're a shit chef" · 50 min · Season 3 Episode 13Trigger and content warning: In this episode, we discuss violence, which includes sexual assault. Hot kitchens. Sharp Knives. Loud voices. Cuss words. Those are the hallmarks of…
- A 100% Canadian restaurant means no lemons, chocolate or black pepper · 50 min · Season 3 Episode 12Do you think you shop and eat local? What if we told you that to eat food sourced solely in Canada, that you would be giving up staples like olive oil, lemons, vanilla, and even…
- What to eat during Lunar New Year for luck and riches · 52 min · Season 3 Episode 11As comedian Ronny Chieng says, "Gong Hay Fat Choy" isn't "Happy New Year"...it's "Hope you get rich!" Whether it's Miroki's Cantonese Lunar New Year celebrations, Vietnamese…
- February is exciting in Toronto and nearby areas! · 33 min · Season 3 Episode 10Temperatures are frigid, but the month is hot with events and activities galore. Miroki and André give you a rundown of what’s exciting in February in Toronto and the surrounding…
- What’s the real reason why 4000 restaurants will close in Canada? · 56 min · Season 3 Episode 9January is generally a pretty blue kind of month, especially when the bombshell is dropped that 4000 restaurants will close by the end of the year. Emotions run high as customers…
