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What does it look like to farm beyond organic on a small scale with big impact? On this episode, Michael is joined by Taylor Bemis, co-owner of Tumbleweed Farm in Oregon's Hood River Valley. Since 2012, Taylor and his wife, cookbook author Andrea Bemis, have been growing vibrant, pesticide-free produce on just over two acres. Together, they run a 160-member CSA and sell at the Hood River Farmers Market. With a strong focus on educating their community about the nutritional power of fresh, local food, Taylor and Andrea go beyond organic standards—often labeling their vegetables with the health benefits right in the box. Tune in to hear how they built their farm from scratch, how Taylor approaches efficiency, and what keeps their CSA community coming back year after year. Episode Highlights: Tumbleweed's Story: How Taylor got started farming in the Pacific Northwest [1:42] Nutritional Value: Why Taylor highlights the health benefits of each veggie in the CSA [9:40] What Grows Best: The seasonal vegetables that anchor Tumbleweed's offerings [12:23] Labor and Logistics: How they staff the farm and balance the busy seasons [17:14] Climate Challenges: What it's like to grow in the unique Hood River Valley [28:18] CSA and Market Strategy: How Taylor manages customer experience and consistency [36:17] Small Farm Systems: What has helped Tumbleweed Farm become more efficient over time [41:23] Don't miss this episode if you've ever wondered how to run a thriving small farm while educating your community about the true value of healthy, local food. About the Guest: Taylor Bemis is the co-owner of Tumbleweed Farm in Mount Hood, Oregon, where he's been growing nutrient-dense, pesticide-free vegetables since 2012. Originally from Concord, Massachusetts, Taylor farms alongside his wife, Andrea Bemis, a cookbook author and passionate advocate for real food. Together, they've built a highly engaged CSA program and market presence that not only feeds their community but also educates customers on the health benefits of eating locally and seasonally. Their focus on transparency, soil health, and simplicity in farming continues to inspire a loyal following—and a healthier food system.  

In this "Best of Nutrition" episode, 3 experts in nutrition share powerful insights on improving your health and performance through optimal eating habits. Listen in as Dr. Mark Hyman, Andrea Bemis, and Shawn Stevenson provide practical tips on boosting energy, improving digestion, and choosing nutrient-dense foods to help you feel your best. Dr. Mark Hyman, a leading expert in functional medicine, dives deep into the importance of nutrient-dense foods and traditional cooking oils like ghee and olive oil. He shares his insights on how these healthy fats support brain health, metabolism, and overall well-being, especially in children. Learn how simple dietary changes can have a significant impact on health. Shawn Stevenson, best-selling author and host of The Model Health Show, breaks down the role of nutrition in optimizing performance and mental clarity. He highlights the science behind choosing the right foods to fuel your body and mind, offering practical tips for enhancing energy and building a sustainable healthy lifestyle. Andrea Bemis, author and advocate for regenerative agriculture, explores how the way we source and grow our food directly affects nutrient quality. She discusses the importance of eating seasonally and locally, providing valuable insights on how to incorporate farm-fresh foods into everyday meals to nourish your body and support the environment. CHECK OUT THE FULL EPISODES NOW! Dr. Mark Hyman: https://youtu.be/TcEgBrfT8LI Shawn Stevenson: https://youtu.be/J2Tq_2Bawig Andrea Bemis: https://youtu.be/bFCASBNah0w Sponsors: Puori | Visit https://puori.com/dave and use code DAVE for 20% storewide. ARMRA | Go to https://tryarmra.com/ and use the code DAVE to get 15% off your first order. Resources: Mark Hyman's Website: https://drhyman.com Mark Hyman's Instagram: @drmarkhyman Andrea Bemis's Website: https://dishingupthedirt.com Andrea Bemis's Instagram: @andreabemis Shawn Stevenson's Website: https://themodelhealthshow.com Shawn Stevenson's Instagram: @shawnmodel Dave's Linktree: https://linktr.ee/daveasprey Dave Asprey's Book ‘Smarter Not Harder' is out now: https://daveasprey.com/books Want to join The Human Upgrade Podcast Live? Join Our Upgrade Collective: https://www.ourupgradecollective.com/ Danger Coffee by Dave Asprey: https://www.instagram.com/dangercoffeeofficial/ Supplements by Dave Asprey: https://shopsuppgradelabs.com/ Own an Upgrade Labs: https://ownanupgradelabs.com/ Timestamps and Highlights: 00:00:01 — Introduction by Dave Asprey 00:01:58 — Dr. Mark Hyman on Cooking Oils 00:04:04 — Feeding Kids Nutrient-Dense Meals 00:07:16 — Efficient Cooking and Eating with Kids 00:11:27 — Introducing New Foods to Children 00:12:56 — Listening to Kids' Intuitive Eating Signals 00:14:28 — Salt in Children's Diets 00:22:32 — Regenerative Agriculture and Nutrient Density 00:31:28 — Finding High-Quality Foods See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Andrea Bemis started her blog, Dishing Up the Dirt, as a way to document her life as a farmer and home cook. When she and her husband, Taylor, wanted to settle down, they moved to his family farm in Massachusetts. Eventually, they wanted to start something for themselves, so  Andrea and Taylor bought six acres in Parkdale, Oregon, which became Tumbleweed Farm. Through farming, Andrea found a love of food. She began by sharing recipes with her CSA, which grew into a book, Dishing Up the Dirt. Now, Andrea is a mother with a passion for instilling an appreciation for food in her children. Her newest book, Let Them Eat Dirt, features simple,  nutrient-dense foods perfect for the pickiest eaters. Episode resources and transcripts are available at www.sustainabledish.com. You can also watch this episode on YouTube: Episode 266: Andrea Bemis   Episode Credits: Thank you to all who've made this show possible. Our hosts are Diana Rodgers and James Connolly. Our producer is Emily Soape. And, of course, we are grateful for our sponsors, Global Food Justice Alliance members, and listeners. GFJA members get early access to ad-free podcasts, free downloads, and you'll be helping get healthy protein like meat, fish, and eggs to food-insecure kids. Go to sustainabledish.com/join to support my work. And if you're looking for a guide to get your diet back on track so you feel your very best, plus learn more about meat's role in a healthy, sustainable, and ethical food system, check out Sustainavore.  This is my signature course to help you eat for your health, the planet, and your values. For more information, head to sustainavore.com and sign up!   Show support for the podcast by visiting our sponsors: Native Path Native Path collagen is a brand that you can trust, and it's the collagen that I personally use and I recommend as a dietitian. Learn seven reasons why each of us should be consuming more collagen at sustainabledish.com/restore. I recommend Native Path because it is: Sourced from only pasture-raised bovine hide,  Made with only 1 ingredient Consistently formulated with 10 grams of the highest quality, grass-fed, type one and type three collagen, which makes up 90% of the collagen in your body Completely flavorless and blends smoothly into any liquid - hot or cold! You can get Native Path collagen as low as 45% off plus free shipping by going to sustainabledish.com/nativepath. Jump on this deal and start restoring your health with Native Path grass-fed collagen.  

Today, we're delving deep into the importance of dirt, not just as soil beneath our feet, but as a key factor in regenerative agriculture and biohacking. Our guest, Andrea Bemis, is an expert in sustainable organic farming and a passionate advocate for nurturing healthy babies and children. Together, we explore the power of the family dinner and the significance of avoiding harmful chemicals and additives in the food we provide for our kids.Andrea Bemis, the brilliant mind behind the farm-to-table blog "Let Them Eat Dirt," joins us as our special guest. She has authored remarkable books, "Dishing Up the Dirt" and "Local Dirt," which provide invaluable insights into creating a healthy and nourishing food environment for children. Through our shared belief in empowering kids to make healthier choices, we aim to guide parents away from the junk and chemicals that can harm their children's well-being and towards more sustainable, locally sourced and economical options.Join us as we share our tips and tales from our own dinner tables, and our top strategies for nourishing your children with whole foods that taste good, too. Welcome, Andrea, to The Human Upgrade. 00:02:07 — Avoiding Processed Foods: Dangers of Heavy Metals & Artificial Sweeteners• How processed foods can change brain chemistry• The mistake parents of young children make when it comes to food• Tips for getting kids to eat diverse foods and flavors• Logistics of living on a farm• Benefits of buying from a CSA• The Baby Food Facts Report findings on sweeteners in baby food• Heavy metals in baby food00:21:01 — Healthy, Fast & Economical Recipes for Kids• Most economical ways to make healthier baby food at home • Recommended cooking oils for kids and why• Being mindful of how much kids are snacking• Not forcing your kid to eat when they're not hungry• Andrea's fast recipe ideas• How salt impacts babies' digestive system• Read: Nourishing Traditions by Sally Fallon00:43:45 — Andrea's Favorite Sweetener & Farm Life Insights• Andrea's favorite sweetener for kids• Pros and cons of kale• Finding quality bacon • The most difficult crops to grow• Teaching your kids where food really comes from• Why small farms are so incredibly important & economicalResources• Website: dishingupthedirt.com• Instagram: @andreabemis• CSA: gotumbleweed.com• Read: letthemeatdirtkids.comThe Human Upgrade is produced by Crate Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Of all summers, the summer of 2022 understandably beckons us to travel, explore and leave our homes and the towns and cities we have been staying close to for nearly three years due to the pandemic. Perhaps even our homes want us to leave so it can have a breather from us! However at the same time, with demand high, prices for travel fare are driven ever higher as well, so it may not be in the budget to travel during the summer season, or simply it just may not be of interest to travel as it indeed will be busy, at times chaotic and even stressful which negates the purpose that most of us align with traveling for a holiday. With all of that said, if you have chosen to stay put this summer, just as I have, I wanted to share ideas for savoring this time of year at home and in your home town wherever that might be. After all, we spend the majority of our lives in our abodes and in the town where our home address is found, there is most definitely a reason we remain, and hopefully a reason founded in appreciation for where we have the good fortune to call home, so let's explore how to make it even more special. 1.Permit yourself the luxuries during the summer season you discipline yourself from when working If you are spending your vacation time at home, be intentional about permitting yourself to wake up when you are ready (put away the alarm clock), take a nap if it calls you to do so, make your favorite meal, say yes or no as you please to invitations and opportunities - only partaking if you truly want to. Create rituals that you love and enjoy them throughout your vacation at home. 2. Turn off your phone or limit who you let contact you To immerse yourself in the mindset of being on holiday while staying home, remind yourself that part of getting away is to be less available. Set clear boundaries for a week or two, however long your holiday at home will be, as to whose calls you will take, what messages you will respond to and how often and when you will check your email. In other words, let yourself be free from being requested, needed, and required to do anything that does not let you wholly relax. Do not feel guilty about this. You need time to just be and do as you are drawn in order to reap the benefits of what a holiday is all about. 3. Tend to a garden and revel in the beauty that comes forth As the temperatures rise, when you are home, you can easily ensure the garden is watered well and regularly, whether you have plants in the ground or in pots. And it is during the summer months that the work in the garden decreases and time spent outside luxuriating in the beauty that begins to share itself is a priceless, evanescent treat. Knowing such beauty only lasts for a short period of time makes it all the more special. Seeing the butterflies dance about from flower to flower, witnessing the cherries ripen into their ruby red splendor in a blink of an eye it seems as July arrives, and waking up to blackberries blossoms nearing their transformation into fruits to nibble on are moments that can only be savored in summer, making it all the more difficult to ever want to travel during these precious warm months. With my schedule now my own as I work from home, no longer having to only have my summers off as was the case when I was teaching, I am looking at the calendar and considering when would the best time be for me to travel, and I must say, because I love to savor the garden that receives so much planning and preparation during winter and spring, it will be hard to travel during the summer months as the years unfold. The garden during the summer is less in need of attention, and is now more a space to relax and savor the hard work you have given to it. With each year's passing, the garden matures and begins to present the vision you had in your mind, but it takes time, so most definitely, spending time in the garden is a highlight for me when I choose to stay home during the summer months. 4. Create an outdoor area to relax While for half of the year in Bend, it is too cold to sit outside on the porch without a coat and other bundling accessories, the other half of the year is pure bliss outside, so I have intentionally created three (and hopefully in the future will add a fourth) outdoor areas that invite me or my guests to relax, slow down and just savor the natural beauty not only of the garden, but of the beautiful weather and long summer days. Perhaps you have a porch where you can add a swing?, or is there a nook where you can add an Adirondack and foot rest to while away hours reading in the shade whilst the birdsong fills the air? Add a small bistro table and chairs to enjoy dining al fresco, or add a lounge chair or settee upholstered with outdoor fabric to withstand the sun and elements and relax in true comfort (and maybe close your eyes for a bit and take a nap). 7 Ideas for a Porch Swing Living Space for Luxurious Calm ~explore becoming a TOP Tier Member to take the tour of rooms, indoor and out, at Le Papillon~ 5. Explore new recipes in your kitchen after visiting the local farmers' market With open-air markets in full swing, the fresh seasonal produce is abundant and invites us to try making a dish we may have never given a go in our own kitchen. Find a cookbook that shares recipes aligned with each season (I have shared a few below), and find a recipe for the produce you find at the market. Give yourself permission to invest in necessary ingredients to make the dish what it has the potential to be, and then have fun bringing it to your dinner table (or dine alfresco under the lights). Seasonal Cookbooks I recommend: The Home Cookbook by Monty and Sarah Don (2010), look for it on consignment book sites as well. I found mine for $20 (this included shipping) from World of Books Nigel Slater's cookbooks: Greenfeast: Spring, Summer The Kitchen Diaries: A Year in the Kitchen with Nigel Slater Notes from the Larder: Kitchen Diary with Recipes Herbs: Delicious Recipes and Growing Tips to Transform Your Food by Judith Hann Six Seasons: A New Way with Vegetables by Joshua McFadden Cooking in Season: 100 Recipes for Eating Fresh by Brigit Binns (c/o Williams-Sonoma) Local Dirt: Recipes for Eating Close to Home by Andrea Bemis 6. Pick up the weekly or summer entertainment guide for your town/city Here in Bend the summertime offerings have returned and the entertainment is aplenty and then some. From concerts in the amphitheater, events downtown, multiple farmers' markets now open, trails to hike and high lakes and rivers to explore with the paddle or kayak. Whatever you most enjoy, let yourself do so. Take your low-back chair and find a spot at the concert of the performer who is coming to your hometown. Revel in the opportunities right at your doorstep and partake. Even if you have to go alone, which I often do to the concerts at the amphitheater here in Bend, you know your hometown, you will likely run into acquaintances or people you know and discover you have something else in common - the same preference in music! 7. Watch a movie outdoors in your garden or lawn Perhaps inspired a bit by Home Again starring Reese Witherspoon, but it really is as simple as draping a light-colored sheet over a line strung from two parallel points, purchase a simple projector to connect to your laptop or tablet and enjoy sprawled on the grass or in your lounge furniture, sipping a glass of wine, and nibbling on something scrumptious and fresh. Just remember to be mindful of the sound/volume and your neighbors. Outdoor portable projectors: PortoProjector (less than $100) GooDee Projector (less than $200) Here is a review list of the top Outdoor Projectors from PCMag List from Good Housekeeping for Best Outdoor Projectors 2022 8. Enjoy breakfast and/or dinner al fresco regularly 9. Explore the many parks and walking areas in your town/city 10. Give yourself permission to slow down and take time to just be, regularly Especially when it is hot outside, let yourself relax somewhere cool without feeling the need to be doing something. If you take a nap, let it happen, and let yourself rest. 11. Host a garden party, small and intimate or large Whether for aperitif or a full meal complete with courses, invite friends and/or neighbors to enjoy an evening in your garden and outdoor spaces. 12. Find the water and enjoy it how you want Depending upon where you live, the type of water you have access to will vary. Here in Bend, we are fortunate to have rivers, lakes, swimming recreational centers and even a white water surfing park. As many readers of TSLL blog know, Norman and I like to stand-up paddle, so during the summer, we try to do so at least once a week at a variety of locations either in town or just out of town on the road toward Mt. Bachelor. Being close to, in, or on top of water is soothing. If you live near the ocean, take walks, sit on the sand, take a book to read, whatever nurtures you, do so and savor being near water. However, the access to water need not be vast bodies of water. Consider adding a bird bath or a small DIY water feature with a solar generated fountain (find one here for fewer than $20). Simply being near water can be incredibly soothing and calming which again is the essence of going on holiday, to bring a feeling of calm into our lives. 13. Read, read, read to your heart's delight Often summer gives us more time to read what we want, rather than work materials that while we may enjoy them, are still required reading. While in the summer months what I read doesn't change, it is how much time I have to read that lengthens, and I savor this time, gobbling up more books, which leads to more books, and new authors and titles to explore. 14. Schedule outings to be pampered If you don't already have regular facials scheduled in your calendar or a regular massage, any self-care pampering that is out of budget to enjoy on a regular basis, schedule your favorites during your holiday at home. This will not only give yourself something to look forward to, but the pampering itself will feel as though you are on vacation. 15. Hire someone to clean your house/car/mow the lawn/etc. In other words, any have-to chores you don't enjoy, spend the money you may have had to use for travel to have someone tend to your chores so you can fully relax around your home and in your daily routine. I personally look forward to someday hiring lawn-care (mowing and edging) as the noise and jarring to my hands is uncomfortable. Such chores, whatever they are for you, look to delegate them and look at it as buying yourself time to do as you want rather than as you have to. 16. Invest and complete a project in your home to create an even more beckoning sanctuary The project need not be something you hire a contractor for which would likely take more than the three months during the summer. But whether the project in your home décor is something you can do yourself - painting or wallpapering or swapping out new light fixtures, or giving yourself the bathroom you had always dreamt about, why not explore creating a space in your sanctuary that elevates the comfort you feel when you step into it. Just this past week, the curtains for my living and dining room were installed. This detail of adding window treatments to the open-plan living spaces immediately transformed the space in my eyes - providing warmth, separation of designated areas and sophistication - softening the light, as well as letting more light in, providing privacy, but also creating more welcome. The image at the top of today's post offers a petite glimpse at the curtains in my dining room, and I look forward to sharing a full video tour in this coming August's A Cuppa Moments video chat with TOP Tier Members as well as sharing a detailed post on the blog for TOP Tier Members in August to source as well as share tips for customizing your own curtains, an investment that for me will be with this home for the lifetime of my residence here at Le Papillon. Finishing a project that changes the space in your home, creating a different mood from what you felt at the beginning of the summer is a reminder that the advantage of taking time off and staying home during such time that we give ourselves can yield powerful benefits to our daily lives the rest of the year. 17. Add a sartorial detail of preference to your summer capsule wardrobe When we are planning for a typical holiday getaway, we will often access our wardrobe to see what we need for a comfortable and enjoyable trip. Why not do the similar assessment for your summer holiday at home? What do you need to enjoy spending more time in your garden, wandering the markets, visiting your hometown haunts? Whether it is one item or a handful, doing so will again set the tone that staying home is a choice and doing so whilst feeling good in what you are wearing does make a difference. ~Explore this past week's This & That: July 22, 2022, for Panama hats Outfit of the Month: Summer Ease Staying home during the summer holiday season can be thoroughly enjoyable. It begins with a mind-shift to keeping an open mind to explore all of the possibilities and then asks you to shift your habits and approaches to everyday living: doing more of what brings you pleasure and delight and being determined to step away from guilt society or ways you were raised or nurtured drilled into you as wrong. There is nothing wrong with taking care of your well-being; in fact, quite the opposite, and if it begins by just taking a week or two in the summer to permit yourself, perhaps you will notice the benefits it brings into your life and explore ways to integrate what works best for you throughout the entire year. Wishing you a wonderful holiday. Bon Voyage! Petit Plaisir ~The Home Cookbook by Monty and Sarah Don

When the pandemic began in March 2020, the very backbone of the food industry was laid bare to the world and many of us discovered how to source food locally. But as we begin to see the bright light of the end of the pandemic, can we continue these ideas into our routines? How do we make Local Eating a normal thing? How do we learn to eat this way? Most of all how do we even begin this process on a larger scale sustainably?Today, Megan Gilger sits down with Andrea Bemis who is a farmer with her husband at Tumbleweed Farm in Hood River, Oregon who began the Local Thirty challenge. She has written two cookbooks Dishing up the Dirt and Local Dirt all about seasonal and local eating. On top of that, she also creates recipes near-weekly on her blog, Dishing up the Dirt that celebrates local and seasonal eating habits. During the Local Thirty, Andrea worked with a team of filmmakers to create a gorgeous documentary about our food system and the pursuit for a life focused on supplying our food closer to home. Andrea describes to us how Local eating is about community eating. A beautiful sentiment that carries through as Megan and Andrea share how local eating is far more affordable and accessible than we have been made to believe. There is so much discussed to help you navigate how local eating can become a sustainable thing for you in your life. You can find more about Andrea and her work in pursuing local and community-focused food chains through all the links below. Next week Megan and Mike Gilger will sit down to talk through why Fresh Exchange is launching a community and how it has unfolded. Get all the details on our community and how to join next week with the beginning of Spring. Learn more about Andrea Bemis:Tumbleweed FarmDishing Up the Dirt - BlogDishing Up the Dirt - CookbookLocal Dirt - CookbookLocal Thirty ChallengeLocal Thirty DocumentaryAndrea's InstagramAndrea's RecipesBlog Posts to Reference:5 Simple and Affordable to Start Eating LocalWhat is a CSA?Sign up for our email newsletter to hear more about our upcoming community launch.Thank you for listening to Fresh Exchange's podcast where we talk about connecting and grounding ourselves to seasonal rhythms, simple gardening techniques, and curiosities on becoming more connected to ourselves through nature.Follow Megan on the Fresh Exchange blogFollow along on InstagramSee what Megan is loving right now on PinterestIf you want to follow more of Fresh Exchange you can sign up for the FREE newsletter right here. You will receive a weekly, monthly, and seasonal email to meander your way through intentional living with the cyclical rhythms of nature.You can find Fresh Exchange's Beginner Garden E-book and a plan for A Simple Raised Bed Garden right here in the online store. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Happy March! As we end winter this month, I wanted to kick off with discussing the opening of our brand new Fresh Exchange community where we will be focused on growing together as our garden grow through the seasons. In this episode we kick it off by discussing everything you need to know about our community as well as HOW to WIN one of 3 Annual Memberships to the community (a value of $160). We will discuss the community every week this month before it launches so keep an ear out for more updates and how to get first entrance to this space as well as what events will be offered. In the rest of the episode I work through why seed starting is not just a check list of items we must do to grow a successful garden. That checklist is located on the blog today, but this podcast gives you a deeper dive into why seed starting is more than just saving some money and being in control of what you are able to grow in your garden. I leave you in this episode with some big questions and insights into why getting your hands in the soil as we wade through the end of winter, may be one of the most powerful forms of self-care I know of. I read this excerpt from Mary Oliver's Upstream: Selected Essays if you would like the reference the text I read in the episode:"Now in the spring I kneel, I put my face into the packets of violets, the dampness, the freshness, the sense of ever-ness. Something is wrong, I know it, if I don't keep my attention to eternity. May I be the tiniest nail in the house of the universe, tiny but useful. May I stay forever in the stream. May I look down upon the windflower and the bull thistle and the coreopsis with the greatest respect. Teach the children. We don't matter so much, but the children do. Show them daisies and the pale hepatica. Teach them the taste of sassafras and wintergreen. The lives of the blue sailors, mallow, sunbursts, the moccasin flowers. And the frisky ones -- inkberry, lamb's-quarters, blueberries. And the aromatic ones -- rosemary, oregano. Give them peppermint to put in their pockets as they go to school. Give them the fields and the woods and the possibility of the world salvaged from the lords of profit. Stand them in the stream, head them upstream, rejoice as they learn to love this green space they live in, its sticks and leaves and then the silent, beautiful blossoms. Attention is the beginning of devotion."Next week we will welcome Andrea Bemis of Dishing Up the Dirt and Tumbleweed Farm to the podcast!Post and Websites Referenced:Buying Seeds - Fresh ExchangeHow to Start Seeds Indoors - Fresh ExchangeSeed Starting Chart OrganizerWatch How I Start Seeds Indoors - Youtube Fresh ExchangeBooks I suggest right now:Upstream: Selected Essays by Mary OliverBraiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall KimmererSign up for our email newsletter to hear more about our upcoming community launch. Win an Annual Membership by joining our email subscription. Thank you for listening to Fresh Exchange's podcast where we talk about connecting and grounding ourselves to seasonal rhythms, simple gardening techniques, and curiosities on becoming more connected to ourselves through nature.Follow Megan on the Fresh Exchange blogFollow along on InstagramSee what Megan is loving right now on PinterestIf you want to follow more of Fresh Exchange you can sign up for the FREE newsletter right here. You will receive a weekly, monthly, and seasonal email to meander your way through intentional living with the cyclical rhythms of nature.You can find Fresh Exchange's Beginner Garden E-book and a plan for A Simple Raised Bed Garden right here in the online store. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Bookwaves/Artwaves is produced and hosted by Richard Wolinsky. Links to on-line and streaming local theater & book events   Bookwaves Joshua Furst, author of the novel “Revolutionaries,” which fictionalizes the story of Abbie Hoffman and his family in the 1960s and 1970s, is interviewed by host Richard Wolinsky. Joshua Furst, in his second novel, focuses on the radicals of the '60s by looking at the life of a prankster activist based on Hoffman, and on the lives of his wife and son, and on the noted folk singer Phil Ochs.  Originally a playwright, Joshua Furst turned to fiction with a collection, “Short People,” followed by a novel about the punk scene in the Midwest, “The Sabotage Cafe.” An extended 36-minute version of this interview can be found as a Radio Wolinsky podcast.   Artwaves Richard Wolinsky & Bill Irwin Bill Irwin, creator and performer of “On Beckett,” which was performed at A.C.T.'s Strand Theatre through January 22, 2017, is interviewed by Richard Wolinsky. Bill Irwin won the Tony Award for his portrayal of George opposite Kathleen Turner's Martha in “Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf.” on Broadway. He performed as both Lucky and Vladimir in productions on Broadway of Samuel Beckett's “Waiting for Godot,” and performed in A.C.T.'s recent production of Beckett's “Endgame.” A veteran of several TV shows and films,  currently he appears regularly on the TV show “Law & Order: SVU” and appeared previously on “Sleepy Hollow,” and “Legion,” and will appear in the upcoming film “Lust Life Love.” A founder of the legendary Pickle Family Circus, he has also appeared in San Francisco and New York in the shows “Fool Moon” and “Old Hats.” Bill Irwin's interest in Nobel laureate Samuel Beckett (1906-1989) goes back to college and his performances of Beckett not only include the mentioned plays but other works as well. :The interview was recorded January 9, 2017 in a dressing room at the Strand Theatre in San Francisco. Special thanks to Carey Perloff and Kevin Kopjak for making this possible.     Announcement Links Book Passage. Conversations with authors, all at 4 pm Pacific: Anthony Lee Head and Peter Coyote, Sat. Nov. 7, Elizabeth Strout Sun. November 8. Andrea Bemis, Wed. November 11. Naomi Wolf, Saturday November 14. Thomas Keller, Monday November 16. The Booksmith Reza Farazmand, Wednesday November 19 6 pm. Books Inc J.M. Hirsch, Friday November 6, 6 pm; Beverly Tatum, Tuesday November 10, 6 pm; AJ Sass, Thursday November 12, 6 pm. Bay Area Book Festival Unbound events continue. Podcasts of October 3-4 Unbound: All 22 interviews and discussions are now available on demand. Kepler's Books presents Refresh the Page, on line interviews and talks. Registration required. San Francisco Playhouse. 2020-21 Virtual Season: Art by Yasmina Reza, now streaming through November 7; The Jewelry Box, written and performed by Brian Copeland, streaming November 28 – December 25, 2020; From Blues to Broadway Revue, streaming December 12 – 31, 2020. Custom Made Theatre Upcoming events TBA. Theatre Rhino Live Thursday performance conceived and performed by John Fisher on Facebook Live and Zoom at 8 pm Thursdays is Insane Director. Blood at the Root by Dominique Morriseau, directed by Darryl V. Jones, live Nov. 6 at 7:30 pm and streaming through November 15; Overlooked Latinas, written and performed by Tina D'Elia, streaming Nov. 13-22, 2020. At The Wake of a Dead Drag Queen by Terry Guest, November 10, 7 pm free. American Conservatory Theatre (ACT) Blood Wedding by Federico Garcia Lorca, on demand Nov. 6 -13. Pam McKinnon talks with Annette Bening, Nov. 20 live; Dec. 4 – June 30, on demand. A Christmas Carol, radio adaptation of Carey Perloff's adaptation, streams Dec. 5-31, 2020. 42nd Street Moon. Moonbeams Streaming Series: Broadway Flipped, now through  Nov. 8; A Distant Dinner Party with Jess and Jaron, Nov. 12-22 8 pm; Home (literally) for the Holidays, Nov. 26- Dec. 6. Tuesdays: Tuesday Talks Over the Moon. Every other Friday at 8 pm: Full Moon Fridays Cabaret. Sundays at 8 pm: Quiz Me Kate: Musical Theatre Trivia. Magic Theatre. Escaped Alone by Caryl Churchill, directed by Loretta Greco. A radio play, through Nov. 15. Shotgun Players.  Josh Kornbluth's Citizen Brain, live streamed through November 8. Berkeley Rep It Can't Happen Here by Sinclair Lewis, adapted by Tony Taccone, a radio play, On demand through November 8. Free with no registration. Here is the link. TheatreWorks Silicon Valley. Two live shows with Hershey Felder  from Florence for the Holidays: Claude Debussy, Nov. 22; Tchaikovsky, December 20, both at 5 pm Pacific. California Shakespeare Theatre (Cal Shakes) The Direct Address series continues with Resisting Shakespeare: Or, How to Fall In and Out and In and Out of Love. Shakespeare in Depth, class with Philippa Kelly, registration required. Mission Cultural Center for Latino Arts new on-line programming series featuring classes, concerts, poetry sessions and more. Day of the Dead virtual ritual, Nov.2, live event. SFBATCO Live with Rod and Marce on Twitch TV, every Thursday at 6 pm. Aurora Theatre's A new ticketed audio drama, The Flats, written by Lauren Gunderson, Cleaven Smith and Jonathan Spector, with Lauren English, Anthony Fusco and Khary L. Moye, directed by Josh Costello, streaming now. Aurora Connects conversations every Friday, 4 pm. Tell Tale Hearts: An Evening of Hip Hop Theatre featuring Carlos Aguirre and the Bay Area Theatre Cypher, November 28, livestream, 7 pm Pacific. Marin Theatre Company Lauren Gunderson's play Natural Shocks streams through Soundcloud on the Marin Theatre website. American Dreams, created and developed by Leila Buck and Tamilla Woodard, streaming Nov. 10-15. Central Works Bystanders by Patricia Milton, an audio play, currently streaming. The Human Ounce by Nicole Parizeau, audio play, streams beginning Nov. 26, 2020 New Conservatory Theatre Center The Law of Attraction by Patricia Milton, a world premiere radio play, streams through November 18, 2020. The Marsh: International Solo Fest, archived streaming. Josh Kornbluth hosts bingo every Friday at 7:30 pm Brava Theatre Center: Special Dia de los Muertos events November 1-2. Pear Theater. Lysistrata, streamed through November 9, filmed live outdoors. Contra Costa Civic Theatre It's a Wonderful Life, a radio play by Joe Landry, streams Nov. 27-Dec. 20. The Breath Project. Complete collection streaming on demand. Oregon Shakespeare Festival: On-demand audio recordings of early plays; videos of Indigenous Peoples Day 2020, etc. This Is Who I Am by Amir Nizar Zuabi, directed by Evren Odcikin, a co-production with Woolly Mammoth, Nov. 29 – Dec. 27. Atlantic Theatre Company. Guards at the Taj by Rajiv Josph, live streamed Nov. 5-7, 4 pm, and Nov 7, 11 am. Free with registration. Playbill List of Streaming Theatre: Updated weekly, this is probably the best list you'll find of national and international streaming plays and musicals. Each week has its own webpage, so scroll down. If you'd like to add your bookstore or theater venue to this list, please write Richard@kpfa.org The post Bookwaves/Artwaves – November 5, 2020: Joshua Furst – Bill Irwin appeared first on KPFA.

Welcome to the first episode of Cooking by the Book! In this episode we discuss our experience (or lack thereof) with cookbooks, the beautiful story telling in Dishing up the Dirt by Andrea Bemis, and the crime that is soggy pie crust. Check us out on Instagram, cookingbythebookpodcast and send us an email with cookbook recommendations at cookingbythebookpodcast@gmail.com

LH 158: Eating Local and Getting to Know Your Local Farmer This week’s episode is about discovering INCREDIBLE flavors...locally. Host Theresa Loe brought back organic, foodie-farmer Andrea Bemis of Tumbleweed Farm to discuss a national project she's spearheading that's all about exploring what it really means to eat local. The premise is simple... We may already be eating some locally-sourced fruits and veggies. But when we look at ALL the ingredients used to create our meals, there are probably many items we know nothing about. Even Andrea (who is an organic farmer), didn't know the source of every ingredient in her pantry. So she decided to use herself and her farm team in an experiment. And it's opening up a whole new world for her. And Andrea would love for all of us to join in this exploration of local flavor as well. But don't worry... This is not about being perfect or even feeling guilty about buying things from far away. The idea here is is be more AWARE of what we're putting on our table...even if it's only for a few weeks. And by being more aware, we can be more intensional with our food choices going forward. Andrea tells us about how her own surprising reality check when it came to food choices and how she is now discovering more amazing flavors right in her own area. And you'll learn about the impact your own food choices has on the environment and food production going forward. You will learn: Why Andrea's pantry opened the flood gates on this idea The three pillars of local food + what they mean Why this awareness leads to so many new, incredible flavors The top tips for eating local in your own backyard How you can have a more local lifestyle all year long Ideas for planning delicious meals with less waste How to watch + track Andrea and her farm team go ALL in on this idea How you can participate in your own Local Thirty Challenge And SO much more As always, you can get links to more information in the show notes at www.LivingHomegrown.com/158 as well as a full transcript of the show. This episode was brought to you by Theresa's membership site: The Living Homegrown Institute where you get access to an entire library of masterclass on everything from growing organic food to making your own cheese, yogurt and fermented vegetables. Go to www.Livinghomegrown.com/PATH to learn more.

LH 144: Cooking Through The Seasons with Foodie-Farmer Andrea Bemis This week’s episode is a fun chat between host Theresa Loe and foodie-farmer Andrea Bemis. If you don’t know Andrea, she is the brains behind the Dishing Up the Dirt Blog and the author of the book by the same name. Andrea is all about sharing the authentic journey of being an organic farmer who also happens to be a foodie. In this episode, she shares the good, the bad, and the delicious meals in between! You will learn: What it’s really like to be a small-scale organic farmer What it means to eat seasonally Why beets are Andrea’s “spirit vegetable” How to make “Beet Butter” and how to use it The benefits of a buyer-farmer relationship Advice for anyone considering the farming life And so much more As always, you can get more information and free links in the show notes at: www.LivingHomegrown.com/144 as well as a full (printable) transcript of the episode.  This episode was brought to you by Theresa Loe's membership site: The Living Homegrown Institute where you get monthly lessons teaching you how to live farm fresh without having a farm. To learn more, go to www.LivingHomegrown.com/courses 

Andrea’s Wild Idea: To start and run an organic farm with her husband, and share her recipes from the foods she grows with the world through her blog and book, Dishing Up The Dirt.  Today’s guest has one of the most important jobs you can think of: she’s a farmer and grows the food we eat. After moving from town to town living the nomad lifestyle, Andrea Bemis and her husband, Taylor, started an organic vegetable farm called Tumbleweed Farm in Parkdale, near Hood River, Oregon.  We talk about how she got into farming, what she would have done if she wasn’t a farmer, what she’s learned from working on the land, and the realities of farm, which is not always as romantic as it may seem. We also talk about how she turned her passion for growing and cooking her own food into a successful blog, Dishing Up The Dirt, and how that blog gained the attention of a major publisher and resulted in a gorgeous cookbook. Andrea is a delightful storyteller with a great message of having a simple dream and sharing community through food.  At the end, Andrea even shares some recipes. Listen to this episode if:  You’ve ever thought about quitting your job and moving to a farm. You love local, organic produce. You’re into food blogs and beautiful pictures. You want to grow your own food. You want to write a book, especially a cookbook. For full show notes, including guest links and books mentioned during the episode, visit: http://wildideasworthliving.com/69

We often live with timelines in our minds. We’re really good at building a narrative for ourselves: "by this age, I want to do have accomplished______." Maybe it's a list of mountains to climb, or debt to repay, or a family to grow - we all tuck dreams in the back of our minds. And yet the older we get, the more we realize that life gets in the way. Many of us end up looking in the mirror and asking the scariest of questions: Am I allowed to change my dream? And other questions run parallel: How stuck is too stuck in my ways? What if I'm working towards something but I've lost sight of why? What if I can't articulate what I want? How fortunate am I to ask these questions in the first place? This special episode in partnership with Subaru gathered 12 adventurous and creative women in the high desert of Marfa, TX to contemplate these questions and to consider how the outdoors plays a role in helping us to navigate crossroads in our lives. Women Featured in this Episode: Jules Davies, Shelma Jun, Kaylé Barnes, Kristen Blanton, Sarah Uhl, Sara Close, Nic Annette Miller, Sarah Menzies, Anna Brones, Laura Hughes, and Gale Straub. Other women in Marfa include runner Sarah Attar, photographer Sarah Forrest, farmer Andrea Bemis, and fabricator Kelly DeWitt. Hosted and produced by Gale Straub. In this episode, you'll hear: The ways the outdoors helps us at points of transition How privilege plays a role in making time to contemplate dreams Why dreams can be scary to acknowledge Honest talk about depression How a professional cyclist became a landscape painter Why simple dreams are just as important as 'big' ones Encouragement to focus on the present rather than constantly looking ahead or behind. Enjoy this episode? Rate us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen. It’ll help other people find us. Sponsored by Subaru. Learn more at www.meetanowner.com and follow along on Instagram: @subaru_usa Join the She Explores Podcast community on Facebook. Visit She-Explores.com Links mentioned in this episode: Jules Davies: Portfolio & Instagram; Shelma Jun: Flash Foxy, Never Not Collective; Kaylé Barnes: The Great Outchea Instagram & blog; Kristen Blanton: Hello America Instagram & website; Sara Close: Hello Soul; Sarah Uhl: Portfolio & Instagram; Nic Annette Miller: Portfolio & Instagram; Sarah Menzies: Let Media & Instagram; Anna Brones: Portfolio & Instagram; Laura Hughes: Portfolio & Instagram; Sarah Forrest: Website & Instagram; Sarah Attar: Website & Instagram Andrea Bemis: Blog & Instagram; Kelly DeWitt: Website & Instagram Episodes air weekly on Wednesdays-- subscribe wherever you listen so you never miss an episode. Music for this episode is by Swelling, Kai Engel, and Lee Rosevere via freemusicarchive.org. Music is also by Our Many Stars.

We’re going behind the scenes with farmer + blogger Andrea Bemis. In this episode we dive into what life is really life living off the land, what a CSA is, how to eat locally (even if you’ve never tried it before), the secret to falling in love with vegetables, and so much more! Key Takeaways: Andrea’s story, and how she became a farmer. The challenging and amazing aspects of farming. CSA defined, the pros, the cons, and how to get the most out your CSA membership or local farmer’s market. Organic vs. non-organic, and why Andrea thinks local trumps organic. How to fall in love with vegetables, and embrace trying something new.   Resources Dishing up the Dirt: Simple Recipes for Cooking Through the Seasons Find a Local CSA Join the Tumbleweed CSA   Guest Information Nine years ago Andrea Bemis and her husband Taylor packed their bags, ditched their minimum wage jobs and drove from Oregon to Massachusetts to learn how to farm. Andrea was yearning to do something meaningful with her life, and her husband grew up on a 60-acre organic vegetable farm. For the past eight years Adrea has blogged about their life as farmers on her website, sharing meal ideas and a lighthearted look at the not-so-glamorous life of living off the land.   Website: dishingupthedirt.com Instagram: @dishingupthedirt   Show the Feel Good Effect Love Share it via Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, or Twitter Leave an honest review on Apple Podcasts. Your ratings and reviews help more people find the show! Subscribe on Apple Podcasts.

“The day to day romantic vision you have of farming: that is completely gone. It's full panic mode from the moment we wake up to the moment we go to sleep. We have that in our chest from March until August.” That's Taylor and Andrea Bemis on what it takes to run a farm as a husband-wife team. Theirs is Tumbleweed Farm, a picture perfect mountain-view farm outside of Portland, Oregon. What's more, Andrea is a farmer with a first-class food blog and a popular cookbook. For Dishing Up the Dirt, Andrea develops recipes with the produce she grows and photographs them in her home studio. Hear about how she got a cookbook deal to tell their story and behind the scenes of a successful organic vegetable farm. While running a farm is not as romantic as it seems, in the end it's the most fulfilling work they've known.   Andrea and Taylor Bemis, Dishing Up the Dirt & Tumbleweed Farm Dishing Up the Dirt | Instagram Tumbleweed Farm Her cookbook: Dishing Up the Dirt   Recipes: Chard quiche with almond crust Grilled bok choy and turnip rice bowls with soy sesame sauce   Preorder A Couple Cooks cookbook >> Pretty Simple Cooking   A Couple Cooks on Instagram and Twitter

This week I’m talking to farmer and author of Dishing Up The Dirt, Andrea Bemis. We talk what it’s really like running a successful farm and how it’s way different than gardening.  Here’s Andrea:  Listen and subscribe in iTunes Listen and subscribe in Stitcher   SHOW NOTES:  Evening Standard Magazine One Part Plant Piece  Andrea’s Website + Instagram Dishing […]

Andrea Bemis the the VP of Technology at Unidev. We talk jello, vinyl, refrigerator art and weird Tupperware thoughts.

Dishing Up the Dirt Andrea and her husband are the proud owners of a six-acre organic vegetable farm called Tumbleweed Farm in Oregon. Her blog Dishing Up the Dirt is a way for her to document the meals made with the produce they're growing and to inspire us to prepare fresh meals for ourselves and […] The post 066: Andrea Bemis: Farming and Preparing Fresh Meals first appeared on The Dinner Special podcast.

Andrea Bemis and her husband Taylor realized a fantasy that so many urban dwellers only ever dream about: they moved out West and started their own Organic farm. In this episode of the Pure Green...