SEASONED from CT Public Radio We talk with James Beard Award-winning chef JJ Johnson about his new book, The Simple Art of Rice.
Chef Sherry Pocknett & Rachel Sayet
SEASONED from CT Public Radio This hour, Rachel Sayet, an Indigenous educator and member of the Mohegan Tribe, talks with James Beard Award winner Chef Sherry Pocknett , who is a member of the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe, about her restaurants Sly Fox Den Too, which is in Charlestown, RI., as well as the restaurant she hopes to launch in Connecticut. Sherry also describes what it felt like to win the James Beard Award.
Holiday Cookie Traditions Across Cultures & Countries
SEASONED from CT Public Radio Connecticut residents talk about the cookies that are special to them, either because of a cultural tradition, holiday or just because they love it. You’ll hear about treasured alfajores, anisette cookies, gingerbread, rugelach, Norwegian krumkake and more. We also learn about the cookies (and the bakers) of Sanctuary Kitchen in New Haven.
Adamah Farm with Shamu Fenyvesi Sadeh
SEASONED from CT Public Radio Tagan Engel talks with Shamu Fenyvesi Sadeh about the work being done at the Adamah campus of the Isabella Freedman Retreat Center in Falls Village, CT. Programs, immersive retreats, and fellowships at the center aim to help people better understand and experience the connection between Judaism, agriculture and the Earth.
CT’s Best Ice Cream Spots
SEASONED from CT Public Radio This hour, we get the scoop on some of the state’s best ice cream shops from two people devoted to local ice cream. We talk with Craig Behun, the ice cream lover behind the Instagram @cticecreamtour and Shahan Kukreja of Micro Creamery. Since 2015, Craig’s been posting about his adventures trying ice cream shops all over the state. And Shahan takes the micro brewery concept and applies it to ice cream. You’ll find more than 70 local ice cream flavors in the shop.
Foraging with Chris ‘Painted Turtle’ Harris
SEASONED from CT Public Radio Tagan Engel talks with Chris “Painted Turtle” Harris about how he, as an herbalist and elder in the Mohegan Tribe, approaches a forage in the forest.
Chocolate Bars You Can Feel Good About Buying
SEASONED from CT Public Radio In between bites, Tagan Engel and Westport chocolatier Aarti Khosla recommend ethically made store-bought bars you can feel good about buying. It's a tough job, but somebody's gotta do it. Tagan prefers a tall, thin Theo, and both agree it has a good snap. One of Aarti's top picks is from Tony's Chocolonely, one of the original chocolate makers working toward a 100% exploitation free chocolate.
A Take What You Like Garden & Chef Rhanna Bisseret Martinez
SEASONED from CT Public Radio We meet a New Britain family who turned their front lawn into food and flowers for their community. Plus young Chef Rahanna Bisseret Martinez’s first cookbook.
Park City Harvest Farm
SEASONED from CT Public Radio Richard Myers and Shawn Joseph are two farmers with a mission to grow food, nourish & educate folks, and make a living in Bridgeport, CT.
Yewande Komolafe’s ‘My Everyday Lagos’ & Bport's Green Village Initiative
SEASONED from CT Public Radio NY Times food editor and chef Yewande Komolafe on her love story to Nigerian cuisine in her first cookbook. Plus a trip to Reservoir Community Farm in Bridgeport, CT.
Finding Hope Within Great Suffering, Rosh Hashanah 2024
Finding words to celebrate the sweetness of Jewish new year during this time of enormous suffering and genocide so was a challenge…here are the words I found to share.
Koshersoul, Rosca de Reyes bread & Palm Wine US - Natural Wines
Our Host, Tagan Engel co-hosted Seasoned on WNPR/CT Public featuring: Koshersoul Book from Michael Twitty - Black Jewish Queer Culinary Historian, Selene Tepatzi of Atticus Bakery on their Rosca de Reyes Mexican Three Kings Day bread, and Ony Obiocha & Adam Bitker on natural wines and @PalmWineUS meet ups.
Sandra's Next Generation Soul Food - Telling Their Story
A story short with Sandra and Miguel Pittman owners of Sandra's Next Generation Soul Food Restaurant in New Haven, CT. They share on their 32+ year journey as restauranteurs, being pillars in their community, and the family legacy they have fostered.
Oriental Pantry - Telling Their Story
A story short with Ms. Kim, owner of the oldest Asian market in New Haven, CT where she's been running this neighborhood institution with her personal touch for groceries, cooking and community since 1985. She shares on her past, present, and hopes for the future.
Lalibela Ethiopian Restaurant - Telling Their Story
A story short with Shilmat & Wub Tessema on serving up traditional Ethiopian food and culture at their restaurant since 1999 plus the 24/7 demands of the kitchen and raising a family of three (now grown) children.
Cositas Deliciosas - Telling Their Story
Owners Miguel Xicohtencatl & Cecilia Serrano share on their journey to create this delicious Mexican fruit, juice, and take-out shop in the Fair Haven neighborhood of New Haven, CT.
Caribbean Style Vegan - Telling Their Story
A story short with Elisha Hazel & Qulen Wright, owners of Caribbean Style Vegan restaurant in New Haven, CT. Sharing their passion for serving up life-giving Ital food with local ingredients, and learning the business ropes along the way.
Portabello Latin Food Cart - Telling Their Story
A story short with Francisco Mendez and Zenaida Muñoz on their experiences running their multiple Portabello Latin Food carts together with brother Carlos Mendez. They share on their evolution from cooks to cart owners, the Colombian style arepas they’re famous for, and what it’s like working out in the elements.
Building Power for Change w/ HEAL Food Alliance
Digging into farm and food worker led organizing that’s multi-sector, multi-racial and has the power to transform our food system by prioritizing people and the planet. With guest Navina Khanna.
MAR 12, 2021
The Black Farmer Fund & Reparative Investing
Melanie Allen, Program Director with The Black Farmer Fund speaks about their emerging and transformative investing practices for supporting Black farmers and food entrepreneurs.