Pure Food For Thought

We have a lovey chat with Patricia Brett, the co-founder of Kimberton Whole Foods, and local food writer Courtney Diener-Stokes about their passion for food and community that is shared in the new Kimberton Whole Foods Cookbook. Kimberton Whole Foods customers have been asking for recipes and Patrica's family delivered!

Do your cakes fall flat? Cinnamon rolls just not rising? Is your pie crust less than perfect? Pastry Chef Diana Penn joins us again to tackle some common baking fails, which she calls failing forward! Lots to learn in this episode.

It is always herb season with special guest Susanna Reppert-Brill Clinical Herbalist, educator and purveyor of the timeless magic of herbs at The Rosemary House.

Do you think mishaps (illness) happen after eating picnic foods or when cooking for loved ones? Andy Hirneisen is a Food Safety Educator with the Penn State Extension Office. Got something weird thawing in your sink? Who you gonna call? Andy! Or just listen in to this food safety episode to learn some simple tips to keep your loved ones well-fed and healthy.

Does your cat act out? We get it and that’s why we invited Angie Shultz back to the show. As owner of Angie’s Pet Sitting Service and former vet tech she knows a few tricks to train your fur pal.

Yes, workouts + snacks. Katie Kozloff, founder of Katie K. Active, joins us again to share tips on what to eat before and after your work out. You are moving more often, right? Find a bit of wellness inspiration in this episode.

On the hunt for secrets to the finest skin care, herbalist and founder of Honeybee Gardens, Melissa Buckley visits to share attainable wellness tips for a youthful glow.

A chocolate maker versus a chocolatier. Do you know the difference? Megan Giller, author of Bean to Bar Chocolate, wants you to eat more chocolate but more importantly to appreciate the new bean-to-bar craft revolution

Let's talk about fermenting! Annemarie Cantrell of Cucina Verde visits to talk about the ease of fermenting vegetables. Her mission is to feed your body and soul and fermented foods are a healthy start!

Swapping a processed food and meat heavy diet for a healthy one can be challenging. Special guests Susan Edelman, vegan blogger at alittlesage.com, Kim, new to vegetarian eating, and guest co-host Nan of chubby Pickle Farms, visit to talk about getting over the hurdles of eating well.