Episode 267 "Episode 267: Chocolate, Community & the CV Chocolate Festival"
From The Edible Valley Podcast by The Edible Valley Podcast
February 26, 2026 · 20 min · Episode 267
About this episode
This episode explores the NVICA Chocolate Fest at the Comox Valley Farmers’ Market, highlighting community, creativity, and the versatility of chocolate.
On this episode of the Edible Valley Podcast, we dive into one of the sweetest collaborations of the season — the NVICA Chocolate Fest activation at the Comox Valley Farmers’ Market, in support of L’Arche and the ongoing Comox Valley Chocolate Festival. Members of the North Vancouver Island Culinary Association were proud to be part of this community-driven celebration of chocolate, creativity, and connection. Our chefs brought both sweet and savoury chocolate-inspired dishes to the market, showcasing technique, balance, and a bit of fun. From classic flavour pairings to unexpected applications of cocoa in savoury cooking, it was an opportunity to demonstrate that chocolate is far more versatile than most people think. More importantly, this event was about supporting the incredible work of L’Arche Comox Valley and their ongoing Comox Valley Chocolate Festival. The festival is a celebration of inclusion, community, and local food culture, bringing people together while raising awareness and support for L’Arche’s programs. The Comox Valley Farmers’ Market provided the perfect setting — local producers, engaged shoppers, and a strong sense of community. Events like this remind us…
People in this episode
Host: The Edible Valley Podcast
Topics covered
- chocolate
- community
- culinary arts
- local food culture
- inclusion
- live cooking demonstrations
Keywords
- chocolate festival
- culinary collaboration
- local producers
- savoury chocolate
- community events
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: North Vancouver Island Culinary Association, L’Arche Comox Valley
Places: Comox Valley Farmers’ Market
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