Local Is Better

By The Market at Pepper Place

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What's Local Is Better about?

A weekly podcast recorded at the Market at Pepper Place in Birmingham, Alabama, "Local Is Better" showcases the best the state has to offer. Alabama farmers, food producers, makers and shoppers are all part of the podcast. Get to know the folks who make the Market the best place to be on Saturday morning!

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Local Is Better episodes:

10.22.2020
All things Essential & Baking Bandit with Kristen Hall!
Meet Pastry Chef Kristen Farmer Hall of The Essential and Bandit Patisserie. Kristen was able to sit down and talk about her path from having a small bakery to opening a full scale restaurant, and now is starting to combine...
10.13.2020
Telia Johnson of Telia's Cakes
Telia Johnson of Telia's Cake brings all sorts of sweets to the market. Telia still bakes and specializes in a really good chocolate-chocolate cake – which she sells at our Market. She also makes beautiful wedding cakes and is known...
09.17.2020
Clean Eating & Working Hard ft. Jen Ryan of Blueroot Co.
This week's guest on Local is Better is Jen Ryan from Blueroot Co. Blueroot specializes in clean and healthy eating. Jen grew up on the west coast, and once she and her husband decided to set roots in Birmingham, they...
08.20.2020
Family Farming with Jacob Sandlin & Lisa Beasley
This episode of Local Is Better features Jacob Sandlin, of Sandlin Farms, as well as Lisa Beasley, one of the Market Managers here at Pepper Place. Follow our podcast: @localisbetterpodcast and check out www.pepperplacemarket.com for a full list of vendors at...
07.30.2020
Beekeeping with Justin Hill from Eastaboga Bee Company
Justin Hill from Eastaboga Bee Company joins us on the podcast this week. It is so good to be back! Justin has been bringing honey and honey products to the market for a few years now, and he is raising...
12.05.2019
14 - Snow's Bend Farm
This week's guest on the show is David Snow from Snow's Bend Farm. Snow's Bend Farm is located just west of Tuscaloosa. They are a certified organic farm and have been coming to the market ever since they started 16...
11.28.2019
13 - It's Candle Season - HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
This week's guest on Local Is Better is Lori Newell of Crave Candle Company. Crave Candle sells their products all over the country, but everything is made right here in Birmingham! Check them out on Instagram & Facebook (@cravecandlesco) HAPPY THANKSGIVING...
11.21.2019
12 - Growing Flowers at Hepzibah Farms
This week's guest on Local Is Better is Crystal Joy from Hepzibah Farms in Talladega, AL! Crystal lives there and helps Hepzibah grow incredible flowers to share with everyone at the market. Crystal discusses her role on the farm, why...
11.14.2019
11 - Meet Scott Ireland of Ireland Farm
This week's guest on Local Is Better is Scott Ireland from Ireland Farm. Ireland Farm is a relatively new vendor at the market located out of Alpine, Alabama! They will be at the market through the end of the season....
11.07.2019
10 - Talking sheep and ethical farming with HD Farm
This week's guest on the podcast is Henry Dorough from HD Farm of Eastaboga, Alabama. Henry and wife Paula have restored their farmstead, which dates back to the 1930's, and enjoy beautiful views of pastureland and creeks. Their sheep live...
10.31.2019
9 - Get to know farmer Kyle Platt of BDA Farm
This week's guest is farmer Kyle Platt of Bois d’Arc (BDA) Farm. Located in Uniontown, AL, BDA Farm is one of the best certified organic farms in Alabama. Kyle is passionate about growing organically and giving back to the community! Keep...
10.24.2019
8 - Know Your Farmer: Owls Hollow Farm
This week's guest on Local Is Better is famer Lisa of Owls Hollow Farm! Owls Hollow Farm is a farm located in Gadsden, Alabama with 20,000 square feet of hydroponic greenhouse space, plus dozens of acres of plastic culture row...
10.17.2019
7 - Growing Mushrooms with Grandview Farm
Grandview Farms is one of only a few mushroom farms in Alabama. Located in Montevallo, 'shroom grower Charles Crowther shares his love for mushroom farming this week. Their mushrooms aren't foraged, but grown on oak and sweet gum logs without...
10.10.2019
6 - Thimbletree Studio Sews Joy into Every Stitch
What makes Thimbletreestudio unique? Kyle and Camille, a mother/daughter creative duo, hand-sew a variety of home goods for your kitchen and table settings. Kyle has a special deep rooted love for historic fabrics from the 1940s, '50s and '60s. From...
10.03.2019
5 - It's The Salsa Guy!
Meet Jimmy Brogden of After Midnight Salsa, a Market favorite offering freshly-made salsas every Saturday. Listen as Jimmy shares his story and why he loves supporting the local food community. Follow our podcast: @localisbetterpodcast and check out www.pepperplacemarket.com for a full...
09.26.2019
4 - Better Kombucha is Better!
Get to know Nancey Legg, creator of Better Kombucha. What started in her home kitchen is now a successful business and a favorite drink among Birmingham residents. Nancey continues to grow her business, now based at Innovation Depot on the...
09.19.2019
3 - Belle Meadow Farm
Meet Andrew Kesterson from Belle Meadow Farm, an organic grower outside Tuscaloosa, AL, bringing veggies to the market every week. Andrew shares his passion for organic farming, and how he does it. Keep up with the farm on social media...
09.12.2019
2 - Look Ma, No Salt!
Meet Karen Clark of DAK's Spices, who, with her husband, Drew brings heart-healthy, salt-free, no MSG spice blends to the Market. DAK's has been a vendor at the market for several years, and it was great to hear their story....
08.23.2019
1 - Meet Market Manager Lisa Beasley & Brian Hart Hoffman from the No Kid Hungry Bake Sale
Market Manager, Lisa Beasley shares a little bit about the history of the market and how it's changed over the years. Then, listen in as Brian Hart Hoffman, editor of Bake From Scratch magazine talks about what No Kid Hungry...

What's Local Is Better about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

Local Is Better episodes:

All things Essential & Baking Bandit with Kristen Hall!

Telia Johnson of Telia's Cakes

Clean Eating & Working Hard ft. Jen Ryan of Blueroot Co.

Family Farming with Jacob Sandlin & Lisa Beasley

Beekeeping with Justin Hill from Eastaboga Bee Company

14 - Snow's Bend Farm

13 - It's Candle Season - HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

12 - Growing Flowers at Hepzibah Farms

11 - Meet Scott Ireland of Ireland Farm

10 - Talking sheep and ethical farming with HD Farm

9 - Get to know farmer Kyle Platt of BDA Farm

8 - Know Your Farmer: Owls Hollow Farm

7 - Growing Mushrooms with Grandview Farm

6 - Thimbletree Studio Sews Joy into Every Stitch

5 - It's The Salsa Guy!

4 - Better Kombucha is Better!

3 - Belle Meadow Farm

2 - Look Ma, No Salt!

1 - Meet Market Manager Lisa Beasley & Brian Hart Hoffman from the No Kid Hungry Bake Sale