Mess Hall Podcast

Welcome to the Mess Hall Podcast, part of the Alberta Podcast Network, Locally grown. Community supported.

Avery and Lena try Chinese food for the new year: spring rolls, dumplings, mandarins, peanut rice balls, glutinous rice cakes, steam buns, and red dates. We do not discuss brands, but what these foods signify . 

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This episode of The Mess Hall Podcast is brought to you by the Calgary Foundation, proudly supporting community needs for 65 years.

When you make a gift to the Calgary Foundation, it’s a gift that keeps on giving. The Foundation’s knowledgeable staff will provide advice on the community's most pressing needs, keeping your interests at heart and helping you give back in a way that is meaningful for you. 

Your contributions are invested in an endowment fund that provides a permanent source of funding, allowing you to make an impact now… and forever.

If you’re a professional advisor creating a giving plan for a client, or a donor wanting to give back to the community, discover a wealth of resources atcalgaryfoundation.org and learn more about their work through Calgary Foundation’s Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.

We want to tell you about ATB's new podcast - The Future Of. Join Todd Hirsch, ATB’s Vice President and Chief Economist, as he connects with special guests who offer unique and useful perspectives about the future. Explore how our economy and communities can not only brace for change, but embrace the opportunity it creates. From the future of women in business to the changing nature of work itself, The Future Of helps us understand what’s coming, and what we need to do today to get the tomorrow we want.

Featuring two episodes each month, plus bonus episodes, The Future Of includes interviews with top community and business leaders from Alberta and around the world. 

Subscribe to The Future Of in the Apple Store, Google Play, Spotify and everywhere podcasts are found, and connect to ask your questions about the future by emailing [email protected].

Welcome to the Mess Hall Podcast, part of the Alberta Podcast Network, Locally grown. Community supported.

Avery and Lena try chocolate with fruit treats: Brookside, ice creams, rhum, and truffles.  A classic combination, just like Lena and Avery.  

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This week's podcast shoutout is going to:

TIGHT ENDS

Vanda claims she doesn’t know much about football, but she knows a tight end when she sees one. Find out more at tightendspodcast.com

The Mess Hall Podcast is happy to have ATB as a sponsor. 

We want to tell you about ATB's new podcast - The Future Of. Join Todd Hirsch, ATB’s Vice President and Chief Economist, as he connects with special guests who offer unique and useful perspectives about the future. Explore how our economy and communities can not only brace for change, but embrace the opportunity it creates. From the future of women in business to the changing nature of work itself, The Future Of helps us understand what’s coming, and what we need to do today to get the tomorrow we want.

Featuring two episodes each month, plus bonus episodes, The Future Of includes interviews with top community and business leaders from Alberta and around the world. 

Subscribe to The Future Of in the Apple Store, Google Play, Spotify and everywhere podcasts are found, and connect to ask your questions about the future by emailing [email protected].

Welcome to the Mess Hall Podcast, part of the Alberta Podcast Network, Locally grown. Community supported.

Avery and Lena try finger foods, just in time for Super Bowl: cheddar bacon sticks, potato skins, bagel bites, Kung Pao broccoli bites, mac 'n cheese bites, and pizza bites. 

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This episode of The Mess Hall Podcast is brought to you by the Calgary Foundation.

Whether it’s funding anti-racism programs, addiction recovery, or food hampers for the hungry, for 65 years the Calgary Foundation has proudly supported the charitable community to address some of Calgary’s biggest challenges.

Now, during this period of unprecedented urgent needs, Calgary Foundation renewed its commitment to building a healthy, vibrant, giving, caring, and resilient community.

 If you’re a registered charity looking for a grant, a professional advisor creating a giving plan for your client, or a donor wanting to give back to community, discover a wealth of resources at calgaryfoundation.org and learn more about their work through Calgary Foundation’s Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.

This episode is brought to you by Park Power, your friendly, local utilities provider in Alberta.

Offering Internet, Electricity, and Natural Gas with low rates, awesome service, and profit-sharing with local charities.

In Alberta, you get to choose who to buy your internet, electricity, and natural gas from. If you choose Park Power, you are choosing a positive local business. Plus, Park Power shares it's profits with local not-for-profits that are working to make a difference for their communities.

Shopping local is very important to Park Power’s owner, Kris Kasawski, and we love local here at the Alberta Podcast Network, so it’s a great fit.

Learn more at parkpower.ca

Welcome to the Mess Hall Podcast, part of the Alberta Podcast Network, Locally grown. Community supported.

Avery and Lena try salted caramel products: cheesecake, ice cream mochi, cookie chips, a Moon Pie, and a Caramunchies. 

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This week's podcast shout out is going to

LIFE WITH DEMENTIA

A solutions-driven show sharing relevant research, personal stories, and practical tips for communities surrounding dementia.

Find out more at lifewithdementia.ca/podcast

The Mess Hall Podcast is happy to have ATB as a sponsor. 

We want to tell you about ATB's new podcast - The Future Of. Join Todd Hirsch, ATB’s Vice President and Chief Economist, as he connects with special guests who offer unique and useful perspectives about the future. Explore how our economy and communities can not only brace for change, but embrace the opportunity it creates. From the future of women in business to the changing nature of work itself, The Future Of helps us understand what’s coming, and what we need to do today to get the tomorrow we want.

Featuring two episodes each month, plus bonus episodes, The Future Of includes interviews with top community and business leaders from Alberta and around the world. 

Subscribe to The Future Of in the Apple Store, Google Play, Spotify and everywhere podcasts are found, and connect to ask your questions about the future by emailing [email protected].

Welcome to the Mess Hall Podcast, part of the Alberta Podcast Network, Locally grown. Community supported.

Avery and Lena tingle their last buds with salt and vinegar: chips, peanuts, potato sticks, and lentils.  We discuss malt vs. white vinegar and sea salt and rock salt vs. table salt.  

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This episode of The Mess Hall Podcast is brought to you by the Calgary Foundation.

Whether it’s funding anti-racism programs, addiction recovery, or food hampers for the hungry, for 65 years the Calgary Foundation has proudly supported the charitable community to address some of Calgary’s biggest challenges.

Now, during this period of unprecedented urgent needs, Calgary Foundation renewed its commitment to building a healthy, vibrant, giving, caring, and resilient community.

 If you’re a registered charity looking for a grant, a professional advisor creating a giving plan for your client, or a donor wanting to give back to community, discover a wealth of resources at calgaryfoundation.org and learn more about their work through Calgary Foundation’s Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.

This episode is brought to you by Park Power, a provider of electricity and natural gas in Alberta that offers low rates, awesome service, and profit-sharing with local charities.

In Alberta, you get to choose who to buy your energy from. If you choose Park Power, your money stays here. Plus, Park Power shares its profits with local not-for-profits that are working to make a difference for their communities. 

Shopping local is very important to Park Power’s owner, Kris Kasawski, and we love local here at the Alberta Podcast Network, so it’s a great fit.

Learn more at parkpower.ca

Welcome to the Mess Hall Podcast, part of the Alberta Podcast Network, Locally grown. Community supported.

Avery and Lena try peanut butter foods: Reese Chips Ahoy!, soda, and a Reese Outrageous bar.  We also try jam/jelly stuff: pear cardamom jam, jam cookies, and Jaffa cakes. 

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This weeks podcast shoutout is going to

HEALTHY LIFESTYLE DESIGN

A single step can make a positive change in your life. Pamella and her mom Janet discuss how to design a healthy lifestyle.

The Mess Hall Podcast is happy to have ATB as a sponsor. 

We want to tell you about ATB's new podcast - The Future Of. Join Todd Hirsch, ATB’s Vice President and Chief Economist, as he connects with special guests who offer unique and useful perspectives about the future. Explore how our economy and communities can not only brace for change, but embrace the opportunity it creates. From the future of women in business to the changing nature of work itself, The Future Of helps us understand what’s coming, and what we need to do today to get the tomorrow we want.

Featuring two episodes each month, plus bonus episodes, The Future Of includes interviews with top community and business leaders from Alberta and around the world. 

Subscribe to The Future Of in the Apple Store, Google Play, Spotify and everywhere podcasts are found, and connect to ask your questions about the future by emailing [email protected].

Welcome to the Mess Hall Podcast, part of the Alberta Podcast Network, Locally grown. Community supported.

Avery and Lena reminisce about 2020 and realize (1) it was not all bad and (2)it did not start with Covid.  We try cinnamon Kit Kats,  root beer, hopped mead, and cookies and cream dip.  It gets a bit giddy at times and we promise that although a product may smell like burnt hair, it can be delicious!

Follow us and send a message at:

Twitter @themesshallpod

Facebook @messhallpodcas

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messhallpodcast.podbean.com

This episode of The Mess Hall Podcast is brought to you by the Calgary Foundation.

Whether it’s funding anti-racism programs, addiction recovery, or food hampers for the hungry, for 65 years the Calgary Foundation has proudly supported the charitable community to address some of Calgary’s biggest challenges.

Now, during this period of unprecedented urgent needs, Calgary Foundation renewed its commitment to building a healthy, vibrant, giving, caring, and resilient community.

 If you’re a registered charity looking for a grant, a professional advisor creating a giving plan for your client, or a donor wanting to give back to community, discover a wealth of resources at calgaryfoundation.org and learn more about their work through Calgary Foundation’s Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.

This episode is brought to you by Park Power, a provider of electricity and natural gas in Alberta that offers low rates, awesome service, and profit-sharing with local charities.

In Alberta, you get to choose who to buy your energy from. If you choose Park Power, your money stays here. Plus, Park Power shares its profits with local not-for-profits that are working to make a difference for their communities. 

Shopping local is very important to Park Power’s owner, Kris Kasawski, and we love local here at the Alberta Podcast Network, so it’s a great fit.

Learn more at parkpower.ca

Welcome to the Mess Hall Podcast, part of the Alberta Podcast Network, Locally grown. Community supported.

Avery and Lena try treats they got as gifts: creme de cassis, dried jackfruit, Baileys truffles, mug cake, and mulled wine Simpkins.  

Follow us and send a message at:

Twitter @themesshallpod

Facebook @messhallpodcas

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messhallpodcast.podbean.com

The Mess Hall Podcast is happy to have ATB as a sponsor. 

We want to tell you about ATB's new podcast - The Future Of. Join Todd Hirsch, ATB’s Vice President and Chief Economist, as he connects with special guests who offer unique and useful perspectives about the future. Explore how our economy and communities can not only brace for change, but embrace the opportunity it creates. From the future of women in business to the changing nature of work itself, The Future Of helps us understand what’s coming, and what we need to do today to get the tomorrow we want.

Featuring two episodes each month, plus bonus episodes, The Future Of includes interviews with top community and business leaders from Alberta and around the world. 

Subscribe to The Future Of in the Apple Store, Google Play, Spotify and everywhere podcasts are found, and connect to ask your questions about the future by emailing [email protected].

This episode of The Mess Hall Podcast is brought to you by the Calgary Foundation.

Whether it’s funding anti-racism programs, addiction recovery, or food hampers for the hungry, for 65 years the Calgary Foundation has proudly supported the charitable community to address some of Calgary’s biggest challenges.

Now, during this period of unprecedented urgent needs, Calgary Foundation renewed its commitment to building a healthy, vibrant, giving, caring, and resilient community.

 If you’re a registered charity looking for a grant, a professional advisor creating a giving plan for your client, or a donor wanting to give back to community, discover a wealth of resources at calgaryfoundation.org and learn more about their work through Calgary Foundation’s Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.

Welcome to the Mess Hall Podcast, part of the Alberta Podcast Network, Locally grown. Community supported.

Avery and Lena try hot chocolates: plain, Turtle, malted, mushroom, and a chicken-shaped bomb.  

Follow us and send a message at:

Twitter @themesshallpod

Facebook @messhallpodcas

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messhallpodcast.podbean.com

his episode is brought to you by Park Power, a provider of electricity and natural gas in Alberta that offers low rates, awesome service, and profit-sharing with local charities.

In Alberta, you get to choose who to buy your energy from. If you choose Park Power, your money stays here. Plus, Park Power shares its profits with local not-for-profits that are working to make a difference for their communities. 

Shopping local is very important to Park Power’s owner, Kris Kasawski, and we love local here at the Alberta Podcast Network, so it’s a great fit.

Learn more at parkpower.ca

he Mess Hall Podcast is happy to have ATB as a sponsor. 

We want to tell you about ATB's new podcast - The Future Of. Join Todd Hirsch, ATB’s Vice President and Chief Economist, as he connects with special guests who offer unique and useful perspectives about the future. Explore how our economy and communities can not only brace for change, but embrace the opportunity it creates. From the future of women in business to the changing nature of work itself, The Future Of helps us understand what’s coming, and what we need to do today to get the tomorrow we want.

Featuring two episodes each month, plus bonus episodes, The Future Of includes interviews with top community and business leaders from Alberta and around the world. 

Subscribe to The Future Of in the Apple Store, Google Play, Spotify and everywhere podcasts are found, and connect to ask your questions about the future by emailing [email protected].

Welcome to the Mess Hall Podcast, part of the Alberta Podcast Network, Locally grown. Community supported.

Avery and Lena try Christmas foods: candy cane jelly beans, plum pudding, Turkey stuffing chips, cookies, and Elf-themed coffee creamer. 

This weeks podcast shoutouts are going to 

The Tight Ends Podcast tightendspodcast.com

and

Eat More BBQ Podcast eatmorebarbecue.ca

This episode of The Mess Hall Podcast is brought to you by the new season of Back to School Again, a podcast about midlife learners.

The next season dives into the power of online learning.

Find Back to School Again on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts.

You can also find it at backtoschoolagain.ca