It’s summer time and that means it’s time to get out of the hot kitchen and start cooking outside. Sayonara to the hot stove and welcome to BBQ season… or even better, how about a grill on a wood fire, says Chef Michael Smith.

Last week I had the pleasure of speaking with this world-renowned Canadian chef, host of the Food Network series Chef at Home and award-winning author.

Hailing from Prince Edward Island, Canada, Michael spoke with me from the Culinary Institute of Canada. Speaking passionately about the importance of eating local and supporting community-supported agriculture, Michael finds his inspiration from local flavors, calling PEI a “chef’s paradise.”

From cooking steaks on a wood fire to lobster fresh off the boat to fresh strawberry shortcake, Michael had me salivating over his culinary delights and the values that he upholds around food source and community economic development.

If you would like to hear more about what Chef Michael Smith has to say about summer cooking recipes, eating locally even in the winter, and the importance of supporting you neighbors, have a look at our interview then click here.