Joel McCharles

The Joel McCharles talks on preserving food discuss long ingredient labels, grocery stores and preservation methods. The home cook is passionate about great meals, learning, understanding the impact of food choices, knowing where food comes from and people. Along with his partner Dana, he hosts Well Preserved, an online hub for food articles and several communities. Over 1,700 articles are archived on the website since its creation on December 27, 2008, with topics spanning from hunting to farming and food security.

The Joel McCharles talk mentions how the Toronto inhabitant changed careers due to his fascination with food. His speech clearly emphasizes his passion for healthy eating, food preservation and building community through farmers markets.