An Organic Conversation

Much more than an effort to cook healthy meals, The Ceres Community Project has become a national model for building a true social network - supporting, nourishing, and educating communities.Guest(s):Cathryn Couch, Executive Director, The Ceres Community Project, Sebastopol, CA

From savory to sweet, for many pie means “home.” Dive into an hour of pie whispering - from the perfect crust to pie for every time of day and year.Guest(s):Kasey Caletti, Culinary Program Manager, Hattery, San Francisco, CA

It's the time of gratitude, harvest celebrations and finding friends and family around the dinner table. The light is changing and the holidays are near. The AOC Team shares their favorite fall and winter recipes along with the stories that made those meals so exceptional. Guest(s):The AOC Team

Natural food stores are truly community resource centers, addressing personal health, community health, offering culinary connections and help steer the future of sustainable agriculture. An Organic Conversation recently hosted a seminar and invited health food store managers, organic farmers and other leaders of the health food movement whom together addressed the question of what is possible.Guest(s):The AOC Team

Late summer is a transition time for farming and produce. Walk the produce dock and the fields with us as we explore the final taste of summer. Seasonal produce - what to look for, what to consider, how to buy it, store it, and what to do at home.Guest(s):Earl Herrick, Founder Owner, Earl's Organic Produce, San Francisco, CA

Following up on an episode with Sandor Katz, explore the world of kraut even further, learning how to make fermented foods at home. This episode will guide you through the health benefits and the process of saving fresh produce, giving you DIY tips for fermented foods. Guest(s):Karen Diggs, Founder, Kraut Source, San Francisco, CA

Walk with us through the amazing world of organic wine pairings. How do food flavors balance with wine? This complete guide will teach you hands-on tips of how to easily compliment your food with wine, and your wine with food. Guest(s):Katrina Frey, Founder Executive Director, Frey Vineyards, Redwood Valley, CA

The way we love changes the world. So does the way we shop. Be a part of a conversation about the impact one dollar – when put in the right place – can have.  Guest(s):Zane Wilemon, Founder Executive Director, CTC International, Austin, TX

The most nutrient dense foods of all are often called superfoods. The AOC Team responds to an important topic that was requested by our listeners, focusing on the top five most nutrient dense foods. What are they? How can you eat them? When should you eat them? What do they do? Guest(s):The AOC Team

Whether you’re a beginner, have never tried yoga, or practice regularly, this hour is dedicated to stretching your mind, body and perspective. Explore with the AOC Team the rich history, significance, and vast health benefits of yoga.Guest(s):Pete Guinosso, Pete G Yoga, San Francisco Bay Area, CA 

Matching the topic of biochemical individuality with the world of nutrients, particularly vitamins and minerals, an expert joins the AOC Team to discuss how a person's physical and genetic landscape affect their personal nutritional needs.Guest(s):Erin Livers,Integrative Clinical Nutrition Therapist,Bauman College, Boulder, CO

Discover how Nature, in her infinite wisdom, and 4 billion years of evolution provide brilliant solutions in our quest for greater sustainability.Guest(s):Janine Benyus, Co-Founder, Biomimicry 3.8, Montana

Is there a fountain of youth? This week, the AOC Team looks at which foods we can weave into our daily diet for health and long-term wellness.Guest(s):Rebecca Katz, The Longevity Kitchen, San Rafael, CA

How is the feminine voice heard, suppressed, or cultivated in today's society? Join us this week for insights from one of America's great writers, Terry Tempest Williams.Guest(s): Terry Tempest Williams, Author, When Women Were Birds, Moose, Wyoming

In this episode we celebrate the truly breathtaking world of spices, a precious commodity that has been traded for thousands of years between cultures and countries. Come on this journey with the AOC Team and explore the health benefits and culinary uses of spices. Guest(s):John Chansari, Founder, Spicely Organics, Fremont, CA