If you’re feeling this episode’s title, then we don’t need to say anything else. (And if you don’t know the issue with sideparts & skinny jeans, it’s just the natural fashion trend cycle of the young ones calling out their elders. :P) Listen in & commiserate, lady. We’re officially heading into middle age & it’s time to own it!

The Jenna & Tosh Show is a co-production of Pickle Planet Moncton and The Podcast Hub, and is recorded & aired by Rogers TV New Brunswick.

Georgina Whetsel. Ralph Thomas. Eldridge Eatman. Lily Lynch.

These are just a few of the Black New Brunswick trailblazers Damon Levine mentions during our discussion about Black History Month 2021. You have to listen to learn more!

Damon, who works with Saint John’s multicultural organization PRUDE, Inc & the New Brunswick Black Historical Society, also discusses the unveiling of Canada Post’s stamp commemorating the community of Willow Grove, as well as some other events & resources, including:

* The Willow Grove stamp

Tomlinson Lake Hike To Freedom, North America’s Northernmost Route of the Underground Railroad

* We Were Here online presentation

* Black in the Maritimes podcast

* New Brunswick Black Artists Alliance

* Black History Month SPEAKER SERIES talks: 

* Black Loyalists who Remained in Canada

* February 17, 2021, 11:00 am

* Stephen Davidson: Historian, Academic

* Abraham Beverley Walker (Canada’s first Black lawyer)

* February 17, 2021, 2:00 pm

* Peter Little: Historian, Entrepreneur

* Black Loyalists who Fled Canada

* February 19, 2021, 11:00 am

* Stephen Davidson: Historian, Academic

* The Underground Railroad in New Brunswick

* February 20, 2021, 2:00 pm

* Joe Gee: Historian, Entrepreneur

* The Herstory of Black Loyalists: Remembering Rose Fortune

* February 22, 2021, 6:00 pm

* Lily Lynch: Historian, Entrepreneur

* Experiences of Systemic Racism During a Human Rights Tribunal

* February 24, 2021, 2:00 pm

* Mary Louise McCarthy-Brandt: Community Advocate, Activist, Historian, Researcher

* Own Your Story: Reshape Your History

* February 26, 2021, 12:00 pm

* Christine Eruokwu: Entrepreneur

The Jenna & Tosh Show is a co-production of Pickle Planet Moncton and The Podcast Hub, and is recorded & aired by Rogers TV New Brunswick.

You might also want to check out these past podcast episodes exploring New Brunswick.

Every Canadian who needs help to build a family should have that support. At the forefront of the fight for fertility in Canada is Fertility Matters, a national charity focused on advocacy, support, & awareness. And at the head of that organization is a local mom.

Carolynn Dubé is the executive director of Fertility Matters. She joins Jenna & Tosh for a candid chat about her personal journey with assisted reproductive technology, her organization’s 30-year history, and their latest campaign aimed at improving fertility benefits coverage in Canada.

The Jenna & Tosh Show is a co-production of Pickle Planet Moncton and The Podcast Hub, and is recorded & aired by Rogers TV New Brunswick.

Carolynn’s guest post on her journey from infertility to motherhood – and her son’s dreams for siblings

Infertility Awareness Week as a Mom

 

Pickle Planet Moncton is a sponsor/communications partner with Riverview Winter Carnival. 

Yes, you read that right: Riverview’s Winter Carnival is ON & it’s kicking off with an incredible at-home snow sculpture contest!

Think you need to wait for the right kind of snow to build something on your lawn? Not any more! Waterloo’s Matt Morris is making sure everyone knows how to pack snow in way that it can be shaped & sculpted – just in time for Riverview Winter Carnival’s Snow Sculpting Challenge!

Matt & the Town of Riverview’s Charles MacDougall join Jenna & Tosh to talk about plans for this year’s Winter Carnival, particularly the upcoming snow sculpting challenge that will hopefully see the town covered in creative little creatures!



RELATED: Matt’s instructional videos and inspirational photos

Watch for a post soon with Jenna’s attempts at following Matt’s instructions! You can find all the details about Riverview Winter Carnival’s Snow Sculpting Challenge on their website (and by listening to the podcast!); the contest is scheduled for February 5 – 7, 2021, with competitive & non-competitive categories, fantastic prizes, and lots of fun for everyone! If you live in Town, you can request a kit to help with your snow sculpting here; be sure to fill out the form by February 4, so it can be safely delivered on Friday.

The Jenna & Tosh Show is a co-production of Pickle Planet Moncton and The Podcast Hub, and is recorded & aired by Rogers TV New Brunswick.

What does it actually take to encourage more women to become politically involved? To keep women engaged and active in our positions of power?

“Our mission is to activate, aggregate, and amplify female voices in all spheres of power: politics, media, economy, environment, hearth and home.”  ~ Femmocracy Now

How about a ‘camp’ that teaches you the ins & outs of running a campaign. A series of movie nights that share documentaries about strong, political women, sparking discussions around how those experiences relate to our community. A social media presence that works to build community across party lines.

That’s the Femmocracy Now movement in a nutshell. This newly-formed group in the Greater Moncton Area is working to ensure more women become active in politics, particularly with a focus on the upcoming municipal elections in the spring. Spokeswoman Amélie Bryar joins Jenna & Tosh to talk about the group & its programs.

The Jenna & Tosh Show is a co-production of Pickle Planet Moncton and The Podcast Hub, and is recorded & aired by Rogers TV New Brunswick. 

James Donald loves New Brunswick & he loves hiking – and we love that for the past decade he’s combined those passions in creating & maintaining the Hiking NB website!

RELATED: Ideas for Winter Family Fun in Greater Moncton

James describes Hiking NB as “the most definitive guide to hiking in New Brunswick” and we have to agree. He’s documented nearly all of the trails in this province, from easy urban park walks to the heights of Mount Carleton, and shares them to encourage others to get out & explore all that New Brunswick has to offer. He’s also done a lot of this walking with a young family; both Jenna & Tosh have relied on this site for seeking out kid-friendly adventures & we promise you’ll find loads of helpful information on Hiking NB.

Here are a few of the hikes we chat about in this episode; be sure to listen for all the details & please drop your suggestions for great winter hikes in New Brunswick in the comments! (Click on the trail name to head to James’ site for details.)

Winter & Friendly Favourites:

* Dobson Trail

* Caribou Plains

* Kinnie Brook Trail

* Sussex Bluff

* Fundy Trail Parkway

More Rugged Adventures:

* Mount Carleton

* Walton Glen Gorge

* Fundy Footpath

* Nepisiguit Mi’gmaq Trail

You might recognize James from his somewhat famous photo at the Parlee Brook Ampitheatre, a winter wonder that exists near Sussex. You might also have seen his posts about the Midland Ice Caves, outside Norton. Both have become must-visit destinations in the past few years!

Be sure to check out Hiking NB for nearly 500 trail descriptions & listen to James’ own podcast,Explore Everywhere, for some great behind-the-scenes information. You won’t be disappointed!

For more on exploring New Brunswick, go back & check out our #StaycationSummer Series, featuring interviews with folks around the province sharing what ...

We’re starting 2021 just like we started this whole podcast journey – just Jenna & Tosh, chatting about life! Join us to share in our conversation about life as we enter this year, with all it’s craziness so far.

The Jenna & Tosh Show is a co-production of Pickle Planet Moncton and The Podcast Hub, and is recorded & aired by Rogers TV New Brunswick.

 

 

When the pandemic entered our lives, graphic designer & hostess extraordinaire Carole Goguen began making the most of small celebrations. She used her talents to create menus & place cards, working to fill each meal with fun – even if the guest list for gatherings was much different than in the past. We’re lucky to have been in New Brunswick’s Yellow Phase when our annual Holiday How-to-make-Cocktails Party rolled around. Tosh & I joined Carole at her home to create some wonderful drinks to share with you. If you’re thinking you’d like to add a little pizzazz to an upcoming event – whether that’s a birthday bash when lockdowns are all over, an announcement to share with friends & family, or that extra attention to detail that could make Valentine’s Day at home a special memory – check out her graphic design options over at Creative Cat Design.

Click here to listen or watch the video version from Rogers at the end of the post, & read on for the recipes!

Huge thanks to Carole for sharing her home, her talents, & her photos with us for this episode. Enjoy!

Christmas Morning Bellini Recipes

If you’re planning a family brunch, consider making some fruit puree ahead of time to enjoy some sparkling bellinis on the big day!

Carole followed the guidance of Half Baked Harvest Blog to create two tasty versions of these bellinis: Blackberry Thyme & Raspberry Peach. 

The puree for both can be made in advance and stashed in the freezer. Blend 2 cups of fruit & 1/3 cup of orange juice. To serve, add a few tablespoons of the puree to the glass, top with the sparkling beverage of your choice (an easy recipe to make non-alcoholic & enjoy with everyone, at any time!), then garnish with a sprig of thyme, some raspberries, or whatever your imagine enjoys! 

How to make the BOULEVARDIER 

The Boulevardier is the strongest of the drinks we made on the show – perfect to offer as a welcome drink before a holiday meal.

Boulevardier

* 1 1/2 oz Whiskey

* 1 oz Sweet Vermouth

* 1 oz Campari

* orange garnish

Instructions

Stir all ingredients in glass. Add ice. Twist an orange peel over & serve.

Pro tip: a sturdy lowball glass with oversized square ice cubes will give this drink a sophisticated air your guests will remember long after they’ve forgotten the ingredients.

SPICY SWEET GRINCH COCKTAIL

Feeling adventurous? We suggest the Spicy Sweet Grinch Cocktail from Half Baked Harvest Blog. It is simply incredible!

Head on over to the Half Baked Harvest Blog for the full recipe, but you’re going to need lime, grapefruit, honey, mint, ginger beer, sugar, and gin (or vodka). It’s a bit of a labour of love (mostly juicing the fruit), but oh so worth it. And as we discovered while recording … simply leave out the gin & you can enjoy this just as much as a mocktail!

Gin Snowcone Martini (or as Jenna likes to call it, a Sophisticated Cape Breton Christmas Slush recipe)

Ever wish there was one number you could call to find the answer? There finally is! 211 is a free, multilingual, confidential resource available to all New Brunswickers since October 2020. In just two months, the service has answered thousands of calls, helping people with everything from navigating COVID recovery to food access to financial assistance and more. Community Engagement Director Mischka Jacobs joins Jenna & Tosh to talk more about how the service works & how its helping New Brunswickers.

The Jenna & Tosh Show is a co-production of Pickle Planet Moncton and The Podcast Hub, and is recorded & aired by Rogers TV New Brunswick.

Rachel Losier Comeau gave birth to triplets just as the world entered COVID-lockdown. Overwhelmed by the support she & her family received from both The Moncton Hospital staff & their community, Rachel set out to find a way to give back. Months before her triplets’ first birthday, she launched the Tiny Dreams Campaign.

The goal: to raise $5,000 by the end of 2020 to establish a Beads of Courage program for the NNICU. She shares her story & the campaign’s progress so far with Jenna & Tosh. (Donations can be made to The Friends of the Moncton Hospital.)

RELATED: Jenna’s NNICU journey

To stay up-to-date on the Tiny Dream Campaign, follow their Facebook page.

The Jenna & Tosh Show is a co-production of Pickle Planet Moncton and The Podcast Hub, and is recorded & aired by Rogers TV New Brunswick.

One of our earliest podcast episodes explored life after the loss of a child in pregnancy or infancy. You can listen to that episode here.

Navigating Pregnancy and Infant Loss