On today's show I will be telling you why I am not gardening this year in the ground . Instead we will do some vertical gardening on the deck and spend the time we save not gardening pursuing other activities such as hunting, hiking, fishing, camping and entertaining.

In this episode I discuss healthy snacks for children and for adults. We will cover the things not to eat and how you can be prepared for impromptu snacking with convenient make ahead snacks.

On today's show I discuss the controversial subject of soy. Soy is everywhere, in all the processed foods, fast foods, oils, snack, cakes, etc. Soy is controlled by the biggest food conglomerates in the world and they have armies of scientists for research and marketing muscle to push their soy filled agendas.

On today's show I discuss how I like to make chicken pot pie. We will go over crust making, the vegetables and ever important Veloute sauce. After listening you should be able to make a delicious chicken pot pie.

On today's show I discuss pork green chili. One of my favorite comfort food recipes this simple green, chili is made with widely available ingredients and has a lovely taste and texture. In my batch last night I used ground local pork from a Hutterite Colony located nearby my western Montana homestead.

On todays's show I discuss my thoughts on the proper methodology of seasoning foods. From basics such as using salt and pepper to mixing in Ethnic flavors and using proper cooking technique to make foods taste better. We will discuss major protein sources such as chicken, fish, beef, pork and how I like to think about seasoning them. This show has lots of banter on the thought process and skills required to make foods taste good. Also a primer on the Harvest Eating seasoning blends.

In this episode I discuss my new walking regimen and how you can incorporate walking into your daily life. Also discussed is the importance and health reasons to stay properly hydrated by drinking adequate amounts of pure water.

In this episode I discuss how to make pizza from scratch. I go over making the dough, making tomato sauce, infused olive oil and also different grated cheeses and toppings like mushrooms, bacon, peppers, etc. I also give a basic equipment primer and speak about the proper oven temperatures and getting the pizza into the oven.

In this episode I talk all about eggs; how to find local eggs, why they are better and the ways I like to cook eggs. I also dispel the theory that store-bought eggs claim to be free range and healthy.

In this episode I discuss some basic strategies for finding the people near you that can provide you with the foods we need to eat local. so far, here in Montana I have made some excellent connection that have yielded a regular supply of great foods. My goal is to inspire you to seek these sources near you.