A very tasty program indeed as we talk about the 16th annual Rancho Cielo Culinary Round Up.

Our guests include Janine Chicourrat from The Portola Hotel and Spa, Wanda Straw General Manager of The Drummond Culinary Academy, Rancho Marketing Director Tiffany Harbrecht and Rancho student Efrain Villa Valdez.

Join us for a special show about a very special evening. Listen to Rancho Cielo Ranch Cast live Saturday morning at 7:00am PST on https://santacruzvoice.com

The second hour of our special holiday podcast features visits from Chef EJ from our Drummond Culinary Academy along with Master Gardener, Julie Lorenzen and Ag Manager Matt Marshall. Bicycle King, Luciano peddles by to talk about our After School Program. As always, Rancho students join us with their insights and shared memories. Listen to Rancho Cielo Ranch Cast live Saturday morning at 7:00am PST on https://santacruzvoice.com

A festive hour with students and staff sharing holiday memories. We talk marketing with Tiffany Harbrecht and Adam Joseph. Lori Tuttle and Christy Petit from Hope Horses & Kids pay a visit along with the irrepressible, Joe DeRuosi. Good to spend some time with our Rancho Cielo family. Listen to Rancho Cielo Ranch Cast live Saturday morning at 7:00am PST on https://santacruzvoice.com

We continue our theme of caring for our four-legged friends as we chat with Kendra Brady and Petra Lewis from Hitchcock Road Animal Services. Also joining us is Lori Tuttle from Hope Horses & Kids in a spirited discussion about pet adoption and care. Listen to Rancho Cielo Ranch Cast live Saturday morning at 7:00am PST on https://santacruzvoice.com

Incredibly interesting show featuring Lori Tuttle, Christy Petit and Zach Elizalde from Hope Horses & Kids. What marvelous folks and what a difference they make in the lives of so many people of all ages. Tune in and get inspired. Listen to Rancho Cielo Ranch Cast live Saturday morning at 7:00am PST on https://santacruzvoice.com

Mike Kurtz and John Pek from New Hope Honey Makers join us to chat with our student staff about everything bees. From their inspiring backstory to the hives they keep right here on campus, it is a fascinating program. Tune in. Listen to Rancho Cielo Ranch Cast live Saturday morning at 7:00am PST on https://santacruzvoice.com

In this edition we welcome Mirel Mejia, Vice Principal of John Muir Charter School. Mirel shares her remarkable story of what brought her to Rancho Cielo and fields questions from our student staff about her commitment to education. Listen to Rancho Cielo Ranch Cast live Saturday morning at 7:00am PST on https://santacruzvoice.com

In this edition we welcome Executive Chef EJ Jimenez from The Drummond Culinary Academy at Rancho Cielo. Chef EJ shares his background, teaching style and vision with our student staff along with answering questions from them. A very tasty program indeed. Listen to Rancho Cielo Ranch Cast live Saturday morning at 7:00am PST on https://santacruzvoice.com

This week the students welcome Greg Lazzerini, local farmer and car enthusiast. Greg’s family has been a mainstay in the Salinas and Monterey area for four generations. Also boasting a terrific classic car collection he answers questions ranging from agriculture to auto restoration. Listen to Rancho Cielo Ranch Cast live Saturday morning at 7:00am PST on https://santacruzvoice.com

A fascinating visit with John Myers, the new Director of Strategy for Rancho Cielo Endowment Fund. John takes questions from our student staff about his time with The Peace Corps, The World Wildlife Fund and the future. Listen to Rancho Cielo Ranch Cast live Saturday morning at 7:00am PST on https://santacruzvoice.com