Privacy Policy

Tuesday, November 28, 2017

A Compassionate Edge

I am always hunting for the next dish to try, the next restaurant to visit and the next guest to interview. A story in a San Francisco newspaper about Akindele Bankole caught my eye.


He’s a vegan restaurant owner with a stunning list of accomplishments. So, of course, I had to talk to him. He was most gracious, both with our chat and with the food he shared with me afterward!


German-born Nigerian American Akindele Bankole is a classical singer and composer, with over two decades in the food industry. He is the primary owner of Veg On The Edge, Inc., a West African-inspired, vegan, gluten-free, kosher and mostly-organic restaurant in downtown Santa Cruz, CA. Head over to their Facebook page here and find them on Instagram here.


And yes, it was very much as good as it looked. That Waffle was glorious!

Listen here:
On iTunes: http://apple.co/2vJw6aQ
On Stitcher: http://bit.ly/2xvtsDV
On Google Play Music: http://bit.ly/2nbwI6h
On Libsyn: http://bit.ly/2zwSS4I
On Player.FM: http://bit.ly/2xNWaDk

Tuesday, November 21, 2017

Vote Cake!

It is always fun to catch up with people you knew when they were young and see where they are in life. Emma Donahue is a bright up-and-coming light in Colorado politics, and a delight to talk to.


We throw her catering mom under the bus and discuss voter registration, gingerbread houses and gelato in "Vote Cake!", Episode 13 of Something About Food?


Emma Donahue is the Chair of the Colorado Young Democrats and has been working in local Colorado politics for 10 years.  She is a native of Colorado and grew up in Louisville.  Her hobby is fostering dogs and helping them find their forever homes.

Listen in here:
On Stitcher: http://bit.ly/2xvtsDV
On Google Play Music: http://bit.ly/2hRI1is
On Player.FM: http://bit.ly/2xNWaDk

Tuesday, November 14, 2017

Rockin’ and Cinnamon Rollin’

John Taussig and I make ourselves hungry when we talk food and restaurants, and I bet you’ll feel the same way. He and his wife are a part of my tribe, which means we’ve shared some memorable meals together. The adventures he’s had make for a lively conversation in “Rockin’ and Cinnamon Rollin’”, Episode 12 of Something About Food?


The Grateful Dead, real Mexican food (mole!), Boulder's best restaurants and cuban cigars are all on the menu.



John Taussig is a trial lawyer, guitar player, and painter. His dream was to marry a woman who was the best cook in the world and looked fantastic. He hit it out of the park on both criteria.


Listen to the podcast:
On iTunes: http://apple.co/2vJw6aQ
On Stitcher: http://bit.ly/2xvtsDV
On Google Play Music: http://bit.ly/2yADgNg
On Libsyn: http://bit.ly/2hrCRG2
On Player.FM: http://bit.ly/2xNWaDk

Tuesday, November 7, 2017

Bread and Family Circus

I still dream about the rustic bread that Heather Covington bakes in my hometown of Gilbertsville, NY. Baking at her level of quality takes serious dedication, especially when you have five kids (three of whom are triplets). Oh, and she makes candies as well. And she has chickens.


I am pretty sure she’s a little insane, and that’s what makes it all work. We got to chatting to find out the why’s and where’s of what drew her to this path in “Bread and Family Circus”,  Episode 11 of Something About Food?


Heather Covington is a wife, mother of five, and lifelong food lover.  She owns Heather's Artisan Breads and Craft Candy in Gilbertsville, NY, and happily supplies the central New York region with her delicious creations. Visit her Facebook page here. Follow her on Instagram under the handle @heathermelitacovington.


Listen to the podcast:
On iTunes: http://apple.co/2vJw6aQ
On Stitcher: http://bit.ly/2xvtsDV
On Google Play Music: http://bit.ly/2zlii8I
On Libsyn: http://bit.ly/2yctZuo
On Player.FM: http://bit.ly/2xNWaDk
Overcast.FM: http://bit.ly/2fhtBqs


Bonus Throwback Pic:  You'll have to listen to this episode for the explanation!