Flat Out Food

The art of preserving summer harvests has been passed down through generations on the Prairies. Jenn travels across Saskatchewan, discovering how this tradition has evolved and is incorporated into everyday cooking.

Eggplants thrive in areas with long growing seasons and plenty of sunlight, and Jenn sees firsthand how Floating Gardens uses hydroponics for their own eggplant crop. She then learns how two different cultures prepare eggplant.

Jenn travels north to the Saskatchewan River Delta to explore the cultural significance of hunting and trapping in Indigenous traditions, while embarking on a moose-tracking adventure herself. She then visits an elk farm and learns how to prepare gourmet dishes using game meat.

Sea Buckthorn is a unique berry that thrives in harsh growing conditions. Jenn visits an orchard to learn about harvesting and processing the berry for shipment before sampling Italian gelato and other dishes featuring the berry.

From field to table, Jenn joins the mustard harvest and learns how this beautiful crop is transformed into condiments and unexpected culinary creations.

Jenn learns how ethically sourced coffee makes its way to Saskatchewan and explores the processes of roasting, cupping, and using coffee beyond brewing the perfect cup of joe.