Pure Food For Thought

We have a lovey chat with Patricia Brett, the co-founder of Kimberton Whole Foods, and local food writer Courtney Diener-Stokes about their passion for food and community that is shared in the new Kimberton Whole Foods Cookbook. Kimberton Whole Foods customers have been asking for recipes and Patrica's family delivered!

It is always herb season with special guest Susanna Reppert-Brill Clinical Herbalist, educator and purveyor of the timeless magic of herbs at The Rosemary House.

Does your cat act out? We get it and that's why we invited Angie Shultz back to the show. As owner of Angie's Pet Sitting Service and former vet tech she knows a few tricks to train your fur pal.

Swapping a processed food and meat heavy diet for a healthy one can be challenging. Special guests Susan Edelman, vegan blogger at alittlesage.com, Kim, new to vegetarian eating, and guest co-host Nan of chubby Pickle Farms, visit to talk about getting over the hurdles of eating well.

How is it that massage therapists can quiet the two of us down so easily? Eve Miller, owner of Thrive Therapeutic Massage, stops by and lulls with her soothing words. We also learned about a new massage therapy for trauma clients.

The cat is out of the bag in this episode. Angie Shultz, owner of Angie's Animal & Pet Sitting Service, visits to shares some pet sitter secrets.

Let's talk cookies, pierogies, dancing and the Ukrainian Festival! We're getting hungry just talking about it.

Berks County native, Chris Flowers, returns from his cross-country adventures to create quite a stir (or shake) in the heart of Reading.

The Kutztown Folk Festival is still running strong, at 68 years, and always has new things to discover, in addition to great eats! Steve Sharadin, Director, joins us to reminisce and share a 2017 to-do and eat list!

We have healthy summer skin tips to keep your glow on! Patricia Solis, Licensed Esthetician, stops by to share SPF and summer skin guidance.

Dr. John O'Neill loves to smile, which makes sense. Dr. John, a Veterinary Dentist at Adamstown Veterinary Hospital, visits to talk about your pet's dirty mouth or clean mouth, if you've already learned preventative wellness!

How do you carry your purse? We talk women's self-defense, renamed empowerment, with Lauren Minnich, Owner-Chief Instructor Wyomissing ATA Martial Arts.

The Grandmas lingered a bit more to answer the burning questions from Tracy and Phoebe! They are giving away their secrets!

Ladies from the Women's Philoptochos Committee at St. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church share pastries and stories about their upcoming Annual Easter Bake Sale. Make sure to listen to our fun Question and Answer show too!

Mary Ellen Mahan has shared several Irish family recipes but it's Irish Porter cake and memories of her grandmother we savor in this episode. Nan Reinert guest co-hosts.

We talk about the inspiration behind Lancaster's successful ríjuice business that's busy building relationships and wellness one organic, pressed juice sip at a time.

Elderberries aren't a bizarre food fad, you just need a warm introduction because they are here to stay. Roger Lenhardt, of Norm's Farm, talks about elderberries grown on his North Carolina family farm.

Does your skin need winter glow instead of a winter itch? Patricia Solis, Licensed Esthetician, Freelance Makeup Artist and owner of Pure Skin, Makeup and Skin Care Studio, stops by to share simple winter skin care tips.

Has a thoughtful holiday gift for furry friends got you stumped? We've got you covered with local expert, Barb Emmett of Godfrey's.

Sugar and spice and a bit of PA Dutch. Terry Berger, passionate about feeding souls and smiles, visits again for this holiday episode. The password is "ox tongue cookies."

Ever given much thought to this moment? We talk mindfulness with instructor Craig Shollenberger.

How do you show gratitude to someone who loves you unconditionally. With food! Specifically dog food. Local expert, Barb Emmett of Godfrey's, shares recipe tips with our furry friends in mind for the holiday season.

I'm expanding your to-do, eat and visit list. Trust me on this. Let me introduce Yianni Barakos of the Mason Dixon Distillery. Visit Gettysburg and be sure you make this an eating and drinking destination. You're welcome.

Sparkling cocktails and stink bugs. It's a fall cleaning episode with Nan of Chubby Pickle Farms!

Cookbook author and blogger of cultural German cuisine, Nadia Hassani chats about heritage recipes not included in most Oktoberfest events.

Four questions you should be asking about your dairy products, with John Arndt of Oasis at Bird-in-Hand. A Lancaster Central Market episode.

We are getting fresh with Wolf, Highmark Farm Stand, at a visit to the Easton Public Market.

How does dinner go down on a 9th generation Berks County Farm where mom and dad wear many hats? Porcupine Balls. Jodi Gauker, of Gauker Farms, joined us and it was a hoot!

Marisa McClellan, author Food in Jars, joins again! This time it's pickling to chutney. Bonus Q&A's with Marisa, too!

Let's get you canning! Marisa McClellan, author of Food in Jars, joins us to put our canning fears to rest and shares kitchen inspiration.

Summer kitchen cooking, a cast iron stove, pot pie and other traditional PA Dutch eats at the Kutztown Folk Festival with Terry Berger.

The unhealthy side effects of sugar are clear but you'd never guess what else contributes to inflammation and disease. Dr. Phil visits to share wellness tips!

Forrest Pritchard and I chat about farmers, food trends, and why what you eat matters. We recorded outside of a downtown York coffee shop. It's an urban, green episode.

Nan Reinert, Chubby Pickle Farms, wants you to get growing! She visits to give quick tips on getting your summer garden in gear.

I got the scoop from Brittnay Vokoun about what makes the Easton Public Market so special, in this on the road episode.

Nan Reinert, Chubby Pickle Farms and a favorite podcast guest, shares quick tips on what to plant now for spring and summer eating.

Amanda Feifer, author of Ferment Your Vegetables, talks us down from our fear of fermenting in this Philly Farm and Food Fest episode. Catch all four of our favorite vendors in our Philly Farm & Food Fest episodes!

Is the dessert recipe Maria Radwanski's shares the same recipe which most reminds you of mom, too? Hint: It's always a crowd favorite and is jewel toned!

Sue Miller, of Birchrun Hills Farm, is the cheese star of this Philly Farm and Food Fest episode. Catch all four of our favorite vendors in our Philly Farm & Food Fest episodes!

Aimee Olexy, creator of Talula's Table is lovin' on local in this Philly Farm and Food Fest episode. Catch all four of our Philly Farm & Food Fest favorite vendors episodes! (say that fast!)

We chat with Olga Sorzano, of Baba's Brew, in this Philly Farm and Food Fest episode. Catch all four of our favorite vendors in our Philly Farm & Food Fest episodes!

It's a sweet and savory maple syrup episode with Amy Traverso, Senior Lifestyle Editor of Yankee Magazine. We chat about sugaring, grated maple syrup, recipes and what signals spring in Vermont. Yum!

When you have ten minutes with Seth Godin you may want to cram eighteen questions into one! If anyone can keep it simple and inspire impactful ways of doing business, it's Seth Godin. Seth shares achievable goals we can start on today.

When you have ten minutes with Seth Godin you may want to cram eighteen questions into one! If anyone can keep it simple and inspire impactful ways of doing business, it's Seth Godin. Seth shares achievable goals we can start on today.

When you have ten minutes with Seth Godin you may want to cram eighteen questions into one! If anyone can keep it simple and inspire impactful ways of doing business, it's Seth Godin. Seth shares achievable goals we can start on today.

From the cupcake to the kale craze, award winning author of The Tastemakers, David Sax knows food trends. David visits to talk about innovators putting food on your plate and other food notions.

Irish Potato candy is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth and brings back the sweetest memories for both Regina and her family

What small thing could you do to transform the way you think about creating an impact. Srirupa Dasgupta, owner of Upohar Ethic Cuisines Restaurant, shares what sparked her into action.

What small thing could you do to transform the way you think about creating an impact. Srirupa Dasgupta, owner of Upohar Ethic Cuisines Restaurant, shares what sparked her into action.

Nadine Jarossy talks about her grandmother's Italian Easter Pie recipe, and all of her priceless memories surrounding it.

Four couples, one week and our first visit to Vieques. Let's talk travel tips to this tiny island in the Caribbean.