In this episode we talk about one of the most popular and widely grown cherry - the Bing. Unlike a lot of fruits that are the most widely grown this one actually ranks near the top in terms of flavor. Bing cherry season is also when you tend to see the best prices on cherries of the year.

In this episode, I share my favorite tips to help you get the most out of and have the best u-pick strawberry experience. Picking your own fruit is not only a great way to save money but also connect you with your local growers and is a great learning experience for young and old alike.

Check out our show notes page for more and get a recipe for a strawberry compote from a fellow friend and blogger, Tara Smithson from Simply Made Eats.

In this episode learn what fruit you should be looking out for in the grocery store during the month of June as we enter into the height of fresh cherry season and so much more!

Check out our show notes page for info on the different varieties we mention.

In this special interview episode, I talk with Kathryn Rawlinson from Travel Butler County. This county is located north of Cincinnati and is known for the Butler County Donut Trail. Learn all about this fun adventure supporting local businesses while tasting some of the best donuts Ohio has to offer. In the end you will come away with a sugar rush, a tour of a beautiful county, and a free t-shirt if you can complete your passport.

To see pictures of these beautiful donuts and for a full transcript visit our show notes page.

In this episode learn about how to cook a bison steak with our recipe and techniques for bison ribeye. Is it different than beef? Find out what you need to know.

In this episode learn all about the different apple varieties from New Zealand that end up on our shores. New Zealand offers some varieties that are exclusie to them and are the most recently harvested apples you can buy in your grocery store during the late spring and summer months.

In this episode learn how you can throw pizza on the grill this cookout season and have the most flavorful crust you have ever tasted.

In this special interview episode, I talk with Matt Gorella of the Ugly Company who creates sustianbale snacks from fruit that would otherwise be discarded. We talk about the issue in our food system that leads to a lot of food waste and that we all have a part to play in reducing it. Learn about the delicious dried fruit that they produce from white nectarines, cherries, peaches, kiwis, and apricots.

To get our full transcript visit our show notes page.

Want to upgrade your Memorial Day cookout? Give these Soft Pretzel Hot Dog buns a try. Wow your family and friends when you bring these to go the cookout. 

Our asparagus week closes up by talking about how you can actually microwave asparagus using a damp paper towel. Find out what you can use this asparagus for besides just a side dish.