Podcasts about Kevin West

On this episode of the Community Hour Show we  highlight the transformative work of the Armed Forces Community Foundation, which aims to enhance the lives of military families through community support. Kevin West shares insights on fundraising successes and future initiatives.• Overview of the Greater Manhattan Community Foundation's role • The mission and achievements of the Armed Forces Community Foundation • Importance of community events like Stand-To-Match Day and their impact GMCFCFAs

Carter and Daniel tag along with their archeologist mom on an excavation in the Valley of the Kings in Egypt searching for a long-lost pharaoh's tomb. They make a major discovery, but accidentally trigger a pharaoh's curse. Wrath of the Pharaoh was written by Kay Hendrickson and directed by Brian Tanner. The cast included Jake Jamieson as Daniel, Sam Smith as Carter, Julie Rose as Daniel and Carter's mom Julia, and Moneer Al Halabi as Ahmed Kamal and the voice of the Pharaoh. You can hear more of Julie Rose on two podcasts she hosts that are full of thoughtful conversations unpacking important topics: "Top of Mind with Julie Rose" and "Uncomfy: Sticking with Moments That Challenge Us." Available wherever you get your podcasts. The sound team for this adventure was led by Trent Reimschussel, with engineering and dialogue editing by Kiplin Merrill and Kevin West, music editing by Kiplin Merrill, and sound design and mixing by Kevin West. This episode was produced by Brian Tanner, Kay Hendrickson, Wendy Folsom, and Sam Payne. The Kaboom writing team includes Kay Hendrickson, Tristan Schetzel, and Nicho Wetsel. Our theme music was written by Sam Clawson. For more great storytelling for families check out our companion podcast The Apple Seed, available wherever you get your podcasts. Kaboom: An Audio Adventure Podcast is a production of BYUradio.

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Section 1: Oklahoma Legislative Development Today, Dr. Chaps reports on a significant legislative development in Oklahoma. Authored by Sen. Nathan Dahm, R-Broken Arrow, and sponsored in the House by Rep. Kevin West, R-Moore, a bill is making its way through the legislature. This bill would allow public school districts to hire or accept volunteer faith-based chaplains to support students and staff, offering services and programs. Section 2: Victory for Teachers of Faith In Southern California, a school district has been ordered to compensate a Christian teacher, Jessica Tapia, who was dismissed for not complying with the district's transgender policies. Tapia, who taught physical education at Jurupa Valley High School, was fired for refusing to use preferred pronouns and for not allowing students to use facilities matching their gender identity. This case has been seen as a victory for teachers of faith. Section 3: Celebrating the Miracle of Life Julie Castro from NRB presents an interpretive dance film celebrating the miracle of life in the womb. This artistic expression showcases the beauty and wonder of prenatal development, highlighting the significance of life from conception. Get free alerts at http://PrayInJesusName.org © 2024, Chaplain Gordon James Klingenschmitt, PhD. Airs on NRB TV, Direct TV Ch.378, Roku, AppleTV, Amazon FireTV, AndroidTV, GoogleTV, Smart TV, iTunes and www.PrayInJesusName.org

The viral dancing chipmunk video brings detectives Quentin and Sam closer to solving the mystery of the missing mascot head. The Kaboom Podcast is proud to bring you new episodes of the 15-part middle school mystery series Quentin Manning: Detective for Justice every Friday this summer. If you're new to the Quentin Manning series, go back to episode 1 to catch the full story. And if you're new to Kaboom we hope you check out seasons 1-3, where each episode is a completely new adventure story on its own the whole family can enjoy together. The Case of the Headless Chipmunk Part II was written by Bill Harley and directed by Sam Payne. Cast: Ben Butters as Quentin Manning, Enoch Ellis as Sam Turnquist, Mia Bagley as Sydney Plum, Bill Harley as Phinneas Manning, Kris Peterson as Gladiolus Plum, Dalyn Diaz as Dolores Kruppler, Ben Bagley as Coach Hurt, Dan Carlisle as Kevin, and Brian Tanner as Lunchroom Monitor. The sound team was led by Trent Reimschussel, with editing, sound design, and mixing by Kevin West. Quentin Manning: Detective for Justice and Kaboom: An Audio Adventure Podcast are productions of BYUradio.

Alicia didn't even want a quinceañera party, but her best friend Sarah forced her into it. Worst of all, the big present from her aunt is a creepy doll. But what her aunt failed to mention is that it is a magical doll that is determined to create the quinceañera of Alicia's dreams, even if it destroys both the party and her friendship with Sarah. After this episode we will take a few weeks off and return with a hilarious new series that will run all summer long called Quentin Manning: Detective for Justice. It's about the loveable underdog Quentin Manning and his enthusiastic, if sometimes misguided, attempts to solve mysteries at his middle school. Look for a Quentin Manning trailer in this feed soon! New to Kaboom? Each episode is a completely new adventure in just one episode, so you can start anywhere. Here's some of our favorite episodes: •Summer Camp: An Intergalactic Report (Season 2 Episode 8): An alien student disguised as a preteen boy infiltrates a summer camp in order to conduct research on the humans' nefarious plots, but an encounter with a curious young boy makes Eric question if humans are as evil as he was taught. •Hunt of the Nydralisk (Season 3 Episode 3): When a dangerous alien creature called a Nydralisk escapes from the space station lab, it's up to three teenage cadets to stop it after it incapacitates the rest of the crew. •The Viking Mascot (Season 1 Episode 2): A normally shy boy gains swagger when he puts on his high school's mascot costume, but his confidence is tested when a mythological threat arises on the football field. The Last Doll (A Quinceañera Adventure) was written by Miriam Arce and directed by Brian Tanner. The cast included Ariana McGee as Alicia, Darci Ramirez as Sarah, Abby Villasmil as The Last Doll, Ana Yslas as Tía Mari, Bryan Barba Salazar as the Chambelan, and Sam Payne as The DJ. Additional voices by Miriam Arce, Alayna Beck, Joshua Bergstrom, Alexandria Byrd, Nathan Cannon, Vanessa Goodman, Ben Hall, Evadne Hendrix, and Kenny Mears. The sound team for The Last Doll (A Quinceañera Adventure) was led by Cayson Renshaw and Trent Reimschussel, with engineering by Josh Foutz, Mark Hansen, Branden Haynie, Brandon Lewis, Kevin West, and Karly Wilson; dialogue editing by Branden Haynie and Bridger Nebeker; sound design by Branden Haynie, Bridger Nebeker, and Charles Clarke; music editing by Hannah Everitt and Jim Cassler; and mixing by Branden Haynie. This adventure was produced by Brian Tanner, Miriam Arce, Wendy Folsom, and Sam Payne. If you want more more great stories for the whole family then search for our companion podcast The Apple Seed: A Storytelling Podcast wherever you're listening to this podcast. Kaboom: An Audio Adventure Podcast is a production of BYUradio.

A father-son camping trip takes a dangerous turn when 12-year-old Tyler accidentally awakens a powerful forest spirit that traps him in a magical underground prison. This Kaboom adventure was written and directed by Trent Hortin. Cast: Liam Kaufman as Tyler, Ian Parker as Dad, Liz Christensen as Newt, and Stephanie Breinholt as Cirra the Storm Spirit. COMING IN LATE MAY: A new series from the Kaboom team called “Quentin Manning: Detective for Justice.” It's the hilarious and heartwarming story of loveable underdog Quentin Manning and his enthusiastic, if sometimes misguided, attempts to solve mysteries at his middle school. “Quentin Manning: Detective for Justice” episodes will drop each week all summer long right here on the Kaboom podcast feed—you might call it a Summer Ka-Binge :) Kaboom audio team lead: Trent Reimschussel. Sound design: Joshua Foutz, Karly Wilson, and Daniel Phillips. Music editing: Joshua Foutz and Kevin West. Engineering, dialogue editing, mixing: Joshua Foutz. This adventure was produced by Brian Tanner, Trent Hortin, Wendy Folsom, and Sam Payne. Kaboom comes from the makers of The Apple Seed podcast, another show designed for the whole family to enjoy together. Find it wherever you get your podcasts.

Washougal resident Kevin West has been arrested and booked into the Clark County Jail on a charge of Murder in the 1st Degree in the death of his wife Marcy West. https://tinyurl.com/353ru8ta #ClarkCountySheriffsOffice #WashougalPoliceDepartment #CamasWashougalFireDepartment #ClarkCountyMedicalExaminersOffice #suspiciousdeathinvestigation #suspectarrested #KevinWest #MarcyWest #MarcelleWest #Washougal #ClarkCountyWa #ClarkCountyNews #ClarkCountyToday

“Ooo, yeah, throw a plate at me, Demi Moore!” - Eric On this week's episode, the 2024 Listener Request Month continues with a convo all about the absolute trash-fest that is, Indecent Proposal! Why don't we see the Moore/Redford sex scene? Why are we doing that flashback with Woody Harrelson and Demi Moore, using a bad wig and braces respectively, to comically play 19 year-olds? Why are we bothering with the lame, dueling, his & hers VoiceOver tracks? How cowardly were these filmmakers and studio execs who were scared to have Redford play an actual villain? And why didn't we ever get the Seymour Cassel spin-off film, Shackleford?! PLUS: Using Robert Redford movie titles as sex slang, fun for all!  Indecent Proposal stars Demi Moore, Woody Harrelson, Robert Redford, Seymour Cassel, Oliver Platt, Billy Bob Thornton, Billy Connolly, Danny Zorn, Kevin West, and Rip Taylor as Mr. Langford; directed by Adrian Lyne. This week's episode is brought to you in part by Rocket Money! Stop wasting money on things you don't use. Cancel your unwanted subscriptions by going to RocketMoney dot com slash WHM. That's RocketMoney dot com slash WHM. RocketMoney dot com slash WHM! This episode is also brought to you by Factor. Head to FACTOR MEALS dot com slash whm50 and use code whm50 to get 50% off. That's code whm50 at FACTOR MEALS dot com slash whm50 to get 50% off! Be sure to catch us on tour this spring, y'all! We'll be in Atlanta on 4/25 (Gamer), Houston on 5/14 (Robocop 2), and Austin on 5/15 (From Dusk Till Dawn)! Tickets are on sale now and meet & greets are happening at all shows, so head to our website and pick up your tix today—we wanna see you out there! Make the WHM Merch Store your one-stop shop for all your We Hate Movies merch-related needs! Including new Time Runner, Polish Decoy, ‘Jack Kirby', and Forrest the Universal Soldier designs!

The crew from That Silverline Show on Tuesday talk with Kevin West. Originally aired on Jan 09, 2024. Included in this episode are Tim TK, Kasisi Harris, and David Rios. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/silverlinecomics/support

Myles and Kevin discuss the spiritual aspects of California's “Hope Behind the Headlines”. Kevin is a political analyst and consultant who advocates for California's potential. He just completed part one of a prayer journey to the corners of the state, covering 30 counties over 3000 miles. Some highlights include:Recognizing we are in a spiritual battle -  “as California goes…"Activating ourselves into the ‘political' [read, ‘Biblical'] realmPraying blessing over the leaders, going beyond our opinion of themYou can invite Kevin to speak to your group and obtain his resources, ESPECIALLY his guide to praying for California at:kevin@believers4action.orgSupport the show

Weekend Windup with Jeff Styles - at the end Jeff shares some specials stories and memories of our friend Kevin West! Every Friday Jeff will cover a few headlines you may have missed - let you know what he thinks - AND maybe even what you should think! Plus we will cover a few things to look forward to over the weekend. Politics - Culture - Sports - you never know what El Jefe will bring to the table! Powered by www.medicaremisty.com THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: Vascular Institute of Chattanooga: https://www.vascularinstituteofchattanooga.com/ MedicareMisty: https://medicaremisty.com/ Alchemy Medspa and Wellness Center: http://www.alchemychattanooga.com/ ChattMortgage: www.chattmortgage.com Please consider leaving us a review on Apple and giving us a share to your friends! This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm

Jeff Styles Shares Stories About Kevin West! R.I.P friend! Please consider supporting the podast by becoming a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/duringthebreakpodcast THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: Granite Garage Floors of Chattanooga: https://granitegaragefloors.com/location/chattanooga Vascular Institute of Chattanooga: https://www.vascularinstituteofchattanooga.com/ The Barn Nursery: https://www.barnnursery.com/ Optimize U Chattanooga: https://optimizeunow.com/chattanooga/ Alchemy Medspa and Wellness Center: http://www.alchemychattanooga.com/ Chattanooga Concrete: www.chattanoogaconcreteco.com Please consider leaving us a review on Apple and giving us a share to your friends! This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm

The Wednesday Whammers pepper Kevin West with questions! Originally streamed on July 19, 2023. Included in this episode are Barb Kaalberg, Rob Davis, Roland Mann, and Brent T. Larson. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/silverlinecomics/support

We're continuing our Required Reading series with a look back at Blue Beetle: Jaime Reyes - Book One from DC Comics. With the movie hitting theaters soon, how does the classic reboot hold up, nearly two decades later? What plot points from the series tie into the film? And how does the series shake up the dichotomy of good and evil in the DC Universe?Episode Rundown:Blue Beetle: Jaime Reyes - Book OneWritten by Keith Giffen and John RogersArt by Cully Hamner, Duncan Rouleau, Rafael Albuquerque, Cynthia Martin, Kevin West, Phil Moy, Jack Purcell, Casey JonesColors by David Self, Guy MajorLetters by Phil Balsman, Pat Brosseau, Jared K. FletcherBackgroundPlot OverviewReview of the BookDiscussion Questions:How does this book mix up the dichotomy of good versus evil?Why does the book lean so heavily into magic?What do you think about Peacemaker, and the very different take than the TV show?How does this work divorced from the Infinite Crisis/One Year Later events?Movie Speculation and InfoWrap-upSUBSCRIBE ON APPLE, ANDROID, SPOTIFY, RSS, OR THE APP OF YOUR CHOICE. FOLLOW US ON TWITTER, INSTAGRAM, TIKTOK, AND FACEBOOK. SUPPORT OUR SHOWS ON PATREON.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

SPECIAL EDITION WITH GUEST KEVIN WEST! Weekend Windup with Jeff Styles! Every Friday Jeff will cover a few headlines you may have missed - let you know what he thinks - AND maybe even what you should think! Plus we will cover a few things to look forward to over the weekend. Politics - Culture - Sports - you never know what El Jefe will bring to the table! Powered by www.medicaremisty.com THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: Vascular Institute of Chattanooga: https://www.vascularinstituteofchattanooga.com/ MedicareMisty: https://medicaremisty.com/ Alchemy Medspa and Wellness Center: http://www.alchemychattanooga.com/ ChattMortgage: www.chattmortgage.com Please consider leaving us a review on Apple and giving us a share to your friends! This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm

Loads of mixxxed tunes on this show. Enjoy the promotional edits ! Kevin West, Cocteau Twins, Haujobb, Rozz Williams (spoken word), Claire Voyant, Some Mike Patton, and more!!!

Myles speaks with Kevin West, a political educator and conservative activist in California.  His organization, Believers 4 Action, teaches Christians to participate in government and advises elected leaders on how to live their Biblical convictions.  Kevin teaches live in conferences and on television, produces political educational materials, sends action notifications, and is co-founder of two Political Action Committees.Tune in to find out…• How the 'Red Wave' in the 2022 Mid-Term Elections was larger than reported• If God wants Christians to participate in government• When you should start getting ready for the 2024 Presidential Elections!Email kevin@believers4action.org to schedule Kevin for your event, receive action texts or emails, or request any resources mentioned in the podcast.Support the show

EPISODE 110 – BIO-DOME What the f***, Chris?! This week, Brandon explains our Earth Day responsibilities; Chris shares a wild commercial; and Brian fixes the Buttercup gag. BTW: The looming specter of Viva Rock Vegas! Starring: Pauly Shore, Stephen Baldwin, William Atherton, Denise Dowse, Dara Tomanovich, Kevin West, Kylie Minogue, Joey Lauren Adams, Teresa Hill, Henry Gibson, Taylor Negron, Rose McGowan, and Patricia Hearst Directed by Jason Bloom FOLLOW US:Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/trashwatch)Instagram (@trashwatchpodcast)Twitter (@trashwatchcast)TikTok (@trashwatchpodcast)Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/trashwatch/)YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5YpPcNIBmqNvvLvxa3WTLA)Email (trashwatchpodcast@gmail.com)Listen to Brian's music at (https://www.brianhorne.com)Support the show

In this episode of Basic Business Advice, Tyler, Chris, and Ken are joined by Kevin West, CEO and founder of Invisible Insights. Kevin share his love of the unconventional with the team as they discuss the success that comes from disrupting patterns.

Rep. Kevin West, member of the Oklahoma House of Representatives from the 54th districtTopic: Bill to deprive University of Oklahoma of federal funding if they perform transgender surgeries on minorsPam Pollard, Oklahoma's Republican National CommitteewomanTopic: Midterms, RNC's action on fentanyl, RNC gains among hispanic votersLt. Randy Sutton, 34-year police veteran and founder of The Wounded BlueTopic: Over 4,000 rescues in Florida so farSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The #Tennessee State Senate passed a bill on Wednesday that further criminalizes #homelessness, with one Senator going so far as to reference Adolph Hitler. Brian Joyce, Jim Reynolds & Kevin West discuss on The Morning Press.

The #Tennessee Senate approved legislation this week that requires Tennessee school districts to offer classes in Black history and Black culture. Brian Joyce, Kevin West & Jim Reynolds discuss on The Morning Press.

Three Republican candidates for Mayor of Hamilton County squared off in another debate on April 11. Brian Joyce, Kevin West & Jim Reynolds discuss on The Morning Press.

#Tennessee lawmakers are considering a bill that would ban most #Delta8 #THC products. Brian Joyce, Kevin West & Jim Reynolds discuss on The Morning Press.

A local attorney has released video of a Collegedale Police stop that resulted in an investigation by the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office. Brian Joyce, Kevin West & JD discuss on The Morning Press.

Why does Vladimir Putin want to invade #Ukraine? The answer lies in the complicated history of #Russian geopolitics. Brian Joyce, Kevin West & Jim Reynolds discuss on The Morning Press.

The music director at Notre Dame High School has been terminated as a result of his same-sex marriage. Brian Joyce, Kevin West & Jim Reynolds discuss and take your calls on Talk Radio 102.3.

A #Chattanooga mother is raising concerns about Bible In The Schools, an elective course being taught in Hamilton County Schools. Brian Joyce, Kevin West & Jim Reynolds discuss on The Morning Press.

#Spotify has removed 70 episodes of the #JoeRoganExperience over #Rogan's past use of the N-word. Brian Joyce, Kevin West & Jim Reynolds discuss on The Morning Press.

Brian Joyce, Kevin West & Jim Reynolds discuss the sad story of Cheslie Kryst, a former Miss USA who committed suicide after years of suffering from high functioning depression. Listen to the podcast here.

According to Wallethub.com #Tennessee is one of the worst states in the U.S. to retire to, and #Florida is #1! Do you agree? Brian Joyce, Kevin West & Jim Reynolds discuss on The Morning Press.

The #McMinnCounty School Board voted unanimously (10-0) to ban the #Pulitzer Prize-Winning book "Maus: A Survivor's Tale" from all its schools. Brian Joyce, Kevin West & Jim Reynolds discuss on The Morning Press.

Is this year's lineup for the #Riverbend Festival diverse enough? One Hamilton County Commissioner says no, and she won't attend the Festival for that reason. Brian Joyce, Jim Reynolds & Kevin West discuss on The Morning Press.

In this week's episode of The Property Rebel: We present to you, TALES OF THE TRIBE!   Meet Kevin West A.K.A. "The Deal Machine" - Full-time painter and decorator Kevin signed up to the Elite Property Tribe in January last year to ‘put a foot through a new door'. Since joining, Kevin has gone from strength to strength securing and listing several deals on The Property Investor App as well as setting up his own Rent 2 Rent portfolio. Within a month of joining the tribe, Kevin had sourced a block of flats in Leeds which was listed and SOLD on The Property Investor App within an HOUR! Despite his success, Kevin felt his lack of confidence in approaching agents and vendors was a big obstacle standing in the way of him securing more deals. To tackle this, he spent a day in the office with Arsh where he ended up speaking with circa 20-30 agents securing a rent to rent deal which was later published on the app.   Kevin wants to spend the next year continuing to build his confidence which will help him achieve his ultimate goal of being full-time in property by the summer of 2022. With the help of Arsh and the rest of the tribe, there's no reason why this can't be achieved! Want to begin your own property journey? Spaces are running out - click the link below to register now! www.arshellahi.com/contact   Any suggestions for next week's episode? Please get in touch.    Want to know more about the Property Rebel? Head over to Arsh's Youtube Channel. Where you can find lots more quality content and information. Click To Subscribe   Have you heard about Arsh's app the Property Investor? You can download directly to your mobile by clicking the links below:   Apple Devices: Download Here   Android Devices: Download Here   Or Visit the website by clicking HERE   Thank you for listening! #propertyrebel

The Chattanooga City Council on Tuesday discussed a newly proposed neighborhood along the river called "The Bend." The neighborhood would contain shops, restaurants, entertainment & residential units. Brian Joyce, Kevin West & Jim Reynolds discuss on The Morning Press.

The Chattanooga City Council has passed an ordinance that seeks to crack down on homeless camps across the city. Brian Joyce, Kevin West & Jim Reynolds discuss and take your calls on The Morning Press.

A son was charged with assault after his mom called police on a garage worker in Nashville, stoking allegations of racism & racial targeting. Brian Joyce, Kevin West & Jim Reynolds discuss.

Kevin West is one of the top players in the Mid-Atlantic region and has overcome significant health issues on his journey to be the best. This episode is full of insights and advice for anyone facing challenges in life. Get to know one of Delaware's best players and an all-around great guy! Thanks to Erwin Dionisio for the thumbnail photos. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/poolplayerpodcast/support

GOP Congresswoman Nancy Mace from South Carolina has introduced a bill that would decriminalize marijuana at the federal level. Brian Joyce, Kevin West & Jim Reynolds discuss on The Morning Press.

How much money in the trillion-dollar infrastructure bill that passed the House last week goes to Tennessee, and what would it address? Brian Joyce and Kevin West discuss on The Morning Press!

An investigation is underway after Dade County parents & officials discovered a registered sex offender volunteering at the concession stand at Dade County football games. Brian Joyce, Kevin West & Jim Reynolds discuss on "The Morning Press."

#Tennessee #Vols fans showered the field at #NeylandStadium with bottles & trash on Saturday after a controversial call during the team's loss to Ole Miss. Brian Joyce, Kevin West & Jim Reynolds discuss the fallout on The Morning Press.

Murray Jones from 4CA speaks with local theatre director Kevin West about the local Tropical Arts production of Hamlet and the Climate Emergency at The Tanks

Week 2 of "Conversations", with guest speaker Kevin West.

Kevin West, managing partner of online casting site, VOPlanet.com, joins us for a VERY CANDID discussion on the state of P2Ps.

Kevin E West - Veteran Actor & Founder of The Actors Network Here's Why the acting industry is not bullshit. Why your physical type matters and doesn't at the same time. Why you have to make a decision to be a working actor before you win financially. Why you should focus on one aspect of the industry in the first 5 - 10 years of your career and much more. To Reach This Guest Visit: http://kevinewest.com/ https://www.actors-network.com/ Follow on Twitter: @thekevine https://twitter.com/TheKevinE --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/phillip-lanos/support

Saving the Season (Knopf Publishing Group)  A stylish, richly illustrated, practical guide for home cooks and preserving enthusiasts, the first cookbook from journalist Kevin West, author of the popular blog Savingtheseason.com.  Incorporating classic favorites and new flavors, West gives us more than one hundred recipes, organized by season, for sweet preserves and savory pickles; easy-to-can vegetables and fruits; condiments such as relishes, chutneys, and salsas; and cordials, candies, and cocktails. Interspersed with the recipes are chronicles of West's travels and the history of American preserving traditions from California to New Mexico to Long Island. A witty and erudite culinary companion, West makes a rich and entertaining story of the introductions to the recipes. Also included is a primer on preserving techniques that addresses issues of food safety and nutrition.  KEVIN WEST is from rural Blount County in eastern Tennessee. He attended Deep Springs, an experimental college in the White Mountains of California, and Sewanee: The University of the South. For 13 years he was on staff at W magazine, with postings in New York, Paris, and Los Angeles, where he was West Coast editor and where he still lives. He runs the blog SavingtheSeason.com; writes about food, culture, and travel; and produces a retail collection of jams and marmalades. He is certified as a Master Food Preserver by the University of California Cooperative Extension.