In this solo episode I explore Rosemary, one of my all-time favorite kitchen herbs. Rosemary has been used throughout history in cooking and has had many other cultural uses. I especially love the distinct flavor it adds to food. So if you ever wanted to learn about this herb, then this episode is for you!

Some topics discussed:

• Rosemary history, folklore and cultural uses
• How to prepare it in the kitchen and ideas for simple uses
• What is better dried or fresh rosemary?

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Rosemary Pesto Recipe:

https://www.missinthekitchen.com/rosemary-pesto/

Sources:

https://nutritionalgeography.faculty.ucdavis.edu/rosemary/
http://botanical.com/botanical/mgmh/r/rosema17.html
http://exhibits.hsl.virginia.edu/herbs/herball/
https://www.thespruceeats.com/all-about-rosemary-3050513
https://www.romanobritain.org/13_roman_medical/roman_herbs_and_medicines.php
http://www.ourherbgarden.com/herb-history/rosemary.html
http://www.complete-herbal.com/culpepper/rosemary.htm
https://www.medievalists.net/2016/01/23-medieval-uses-for-rosemary/
https://www.spiceography.com/too-much-rosemary/
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/gardening/grow-to-eat/rosemary-really-is-herb-of-remembrance-as-scent-boosts-memory-by/
https://www.healingharvesthomestead.com/home/2019/2/22/benefits-uses-amp-recipes-for-rosemary-plus-rosemary-folktales-through-the-centuries
https://www.liebertpub.com/doi/abs/10.1089/jmf.2011.0005

The Illustrated Book of Edible Plants by Jack Staub
The Folk-lore of Plants by Thomas Firminger and Thiselton Dyer
Old English Herbarium
The Encyclopedia of Food and Culture by Solomon H. Katz and William Woys Weaver

In this episode, I talk to regenerative urban farmer Steven Cornett based in San Diego, CA. Steven runs a successful market garden where he grows tons of vegetables, fruits, and microgreens in neighborhoods! He also incorporates animals like chickens, pollinators and thousands of red worms into his gardens. Everything Steven does is focused on building gardens that work in unison with nature. His mission is to teach people about regenerative farming and show you how to grow healthy food at home. To achieve this goal, Steven creates amazing educational videos on his Youtube Channel "Nature's Always Right" (link below) that reveal his entire process and journey.

Overview:

• Steven's philosophy on farming and food
• How to turn your backyard into a garden that works with nature
• How to grow more in less space
• These are just a couple of the topics we touched on.

Follow Steven:

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCejgtTHroWI5sF_2-fuiF4Q
Website: https://naturesalwaysright.com/
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Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/naturesalwaysright

Steven’s Recommendations:

GAIA’s Garden by Toby Hemenway
The Urban Farmer by Curtis Stone
Regenerative Agriculture by Richard Perkins

Vinder App: www.vinder.com

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Did you know that Halloween might have its roots in an ancient Celtic festival? This episode covers the historical connection between Halloween and food. I also share my thoughts on trick or treating and candy, as well as my favorite foods of the fall season.

Soul Cake Recipe:
https://fussfreeflavours.com/soul-cake-recipe/

Pumpkin Pie Recipe:
https://theyearofplenty.com/cooking/recipe-low-carb-pumpkin-pie/

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Sources:

http://www.pbs.org/food/the-history-kitchen/halloween-a-foodie-history/
http://www.foodtimeline.org/halloween.html
https://books.google.com/books?id=ZP_f9icf2roC&pg=PA408#v=onepage&q&f=false
https://books.google.com/books/about/Encyclopedia_of_Food_and_Culture_Food_pr.html?id=XykOAQAAMAAJ
https://www.history.com/topics/halloween/history-of-halloween
https://www.thoughtco.com/history-of-halloween-or-samhain-1992402
http://www.bbc.co.uk/religion/religions/christianity/holydays/halloween_1.shtml
https://people.howstuffworks.com/culture-traditions/holidays-halloween/halloween3.htm
https://www.britannica.com/topic/All-Souls-Day-Christianity
https://www.britannica.com/topic/All-Saints-Day
https://nrf.com/insights/holiday-and-seasonal-trends/halloween
https://www.nationalgeographic.com/news/2018/10/101029-halloween-costumes-ideas-history-science-nation/#close
https://www.history.com/news/halloween-trick-or-treating-origins

This episode is all about Hen of the Woods mushroom (aka Maitake). There are tons of wild mushrooms popping up in the fall. If you are into foraging or just starting out, Hen of the Woods is one of those choice edible mushrooms you absolutely have to add to your list of wild foods!

Overview:

• How to identify and find it
• How to cook it
• How to clean and preserve it
• Possible medicinal properties

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Pickled Hen of the Woods Recipe:

https://www.healthstartsinthekitchen.com/pickled-maitake-mushrooms-aka-sheeps-head-hen-woods/

Sources:

https://botit.botany.wisc.edu/toms_fungi/nov2006.html

https://sites.google.com/site/wisconsinswildmushrooms/Home/hen-of-the-woods

https://blog.mycology.cornell.edu/2006/11/10/stalking-the-hen-of-the-woods/

https://www.mushroomexpert.com/grifola_frondosa.html

http://americanmushrooms.com/edibles1.htm

https://books.google.com/books?id=ldXRCQAAQBAJ&pg=PA14#v=onepage&q&f=false

https://www.healthstartsinthekitchen.com/5-ways-to-preserve-maitake-hen-of-the-woods-mushrooms/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C0SxhSDOmHc

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VfhhOO7_e_Q&t=1s

In this episode I talk about the number one reason why you should be reading ingredient lists before buying foods! There are thousands of food additives that have found their way into our food supply without pre-market approval. Listen to this episode to find out how a loophole is making it easy for food manufacturers to introduce new food additives without much regulatory resistance.

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