Pure Food For Thought

One of my favorite local performers stops by to share a bit of his passion. Conlan Kerschner, inspired by his grandfather's passion for bluegrass music, has been playing since he was knee high to a grasshopper. I know (I'm certain only about a few things) you will love his performance. Conlan gives Steve Martin a run for his money!

It might be the hottest part of summer but it’s a festival not to be missed. Folks come from beyond the tristate area to experience the nation’s oldest folk festival. It’s more than quilts. Special guest Vivian Aaron (a dearest heart friend) visits to talk about her years selling her hand woven baskets at this festival (she has since retired from this festival). Get your PA Dutchy on!. My husband will also be one of the demonstrators!

Three chicks talking food, jewelry, YouTube, being the hippest Gma (that’s cool talk for grandmother), belly painting and how Lu learned to cook. All this while nibbling tasty recipes I brought for the girls. Special guest Louise Pena-Candeleria, of JoinLuLu, joined us. She’s a jewelry crafter, social media geek and YouTube personality. I like to call her Lu and I love her fun videos for an afternoon smile. (for this episode’s recipes visit phoebespurefood.com)

Do you know what’s in your beer? Especially light beer? We speak with return guest Kevin Bennett of Local Buzz Consulting. He shares local, summer beer options and we learned about beer calories and additives. We also met the “topless can.” That was weird.

Phoebe talks to Nan Reinert about growing, her journey and the great Chubby Pickle Farms!

I want that, don’t you? We could all use some wardrobe help. Get summer wardrobe ready. Learn what to purge and what to purchase. We needed expert advice (duh) and that’s what we found in Susan Golembiski. She is a freelance fashion designer, owner of Frock and new owner of Jan Rae. She set us on a fashionable path.

Going mean green with Sabrina. Lot's of tips, advice and wonderful conversation with Tracy, Sabrina and Phoebe!

Party at Tracy’s! No, it’s not but if it was you’d want to bring these great beers! We went to the local pro for the tips on what to serve this Memorial Day weekend, Josh Nagle. 3 beers, 3 savory and sweet pairings! You will want to know Josh and hear the scoop on Berks County’s newest eatery too! Salute!

Phoebe Canakis - Host of Pure Food for Thought - interviews Vy Banh about her journey to becoming a first class restaurant and how her family played the most important part.

I should say upfront, Tracy’s purse really does seem under control. We talk about trash to treasure on this episode. Rachel Gambone of ReOrganize With Rachel joins us to share spring cleaning tips so we can make room for new yard sale treasures! You’ll enjoy this episode.