Check out the Cooking Chat Food & Wine podcast for an engaging conversation with Aly Wente, a member of the fifth generation of the family stewarding Wente Family Vineyards—America’s longest continuously family-owned and operated winery. With over 140 years of history rooted in California’s Livermore Valley, Wente Vineyards has made major contributions to the story of American wine from its German immigrant beginnings to its current focus on sustainability and innovation. Aly shares how her ...
May 22, 2025•29 min•Ep. 48
The recently rebranded Cooking Chat Food and Wine podcast features Martin Redmond, wine blogger and Treasurer of the Glancy Wine Education Foundation. Martin shares his journey from discovering wine and starting his ENOFYLZ blog , and discusses his passion for wine and food pairings. The conversation explores pairing tips for spring produce, including how cooking methods such as roasting or grilling asparagus impact wine matches. Martin also reflects on Lodi, California’s wine scene and the evol...
May 03, 2025•29 min•Ep. 47
Learn about all things mushrooms in this episode of the Cook Local Eat Local podcast! Host David Crowley from Cooking Chat talks with Elizabeth Almeida, Fat Moon Farm Owner and Farmer in the latest episode. This episode covers: An easy way to clean mushrooms. Delicious ways to prepare and serve mushrooms. Elizabeth's background and motivation for starting a mushroom farm. How Fat Moon Farm got its name. Inspiration to grow your own mushrooms. Tune in to learn more about growing and preparing mus...
Mar 23, 2025•33 min•Ep. 45
This episode features AnnaBelle from Seasonal Eats talking about how seasonal eating can help you enjoy healthy meals in 2025 and beyond. AnnaBelle's enthusiasm for seasonal eating is infectious, and she is full of practical tips! Give it a listen and lean into seasonality this year! Interviewed by David Crowley from Cooking Chat . This episode covers: AnnaBelle's early interest for cooking growing up in Minnesota. How learning about farmers markets and CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) piqu...
Jan 11, 2025•29 min•Ep. 44
As New Year's Eve approaches, this rewind episode revisits a conversation with Robert Russell from Westport Rivers Vineyard and Winery. This local winery in Southeastern Massachusetts produces a wide range of wines suited to New England, and they are especially well known for their sparkling wine. The episode covers background on Westport Rivers and discusses how they approach growing grapes and producing wine as part of the broader agricultural system in the region.
Dec 29, 2024•35 min•Ep. 43
Cook Local podcast episode featuring Jen Faigel, talking about the work of Commonwealth Kitchen to transform the food economy by supporting local food entrepreneurs and reshaping the food system. Hosted by David Crowley, from Cooking Chat . This episode covers: How you can support Commonwealth Kitchen (CWK) members by purchasing a special holiday gift box . Jen's background in real estate and community economic development. How CWK supports local food entrepreneurs by providing shared kitchen sp...
Nov 24, 2024•29 min•Ep. 42
This episode features Annette Anthony, author of " Always Enough: A Global Food Memoir ", in the latest episode of the Cook Local podcast. She talks with host David Crowley from Cooking Chat about her culinary journeys across three continents and shares ideas for what we can do with the final CSA vegetable pickup of the season. This episode covers: Annette's early food memories growing up in Philadelphia. Her embrace of local ingredients in West Africa, which enhanced her cooking skills. A tasty...
Nov 03, 2024•30 min•Ep. 41
Recipes for classic cooking with local veggies, featuring Angela Latimer from Bake It With Love, interviewed by David Crowley from Cooking Chat . On her website, Angela shares classic recipes, comfort food treats, hearty soups, rich and delicious desserts, and much more - all in easy-to-follow recipes that the whole family will love This episode covers: Angela's early cooking experiences influenced by her family, particularly her grandmothers and mother. Discussion about favorite recipes passed ...
Oct 04, 2024•29 min•Ep. 40
Angi Schneider talks about preserving fresh vegetables through a variety of methods. Angi has written two books on the topic! She also shares ideas for vegetables from our latest CSA pickup, including cherry tomatoes, leeks and kale. Hosted by David Crowley from Cooking Chat . This episode covers: Angi's approach to leading a simple life. How Angi's interest in cooking and simple living evolved. Strategies for preserving fresh food through drying, freezing and canning. Ways dried foods can be us...
Sep 18, 2024•36 min•Ep. 39
In this episode, host David Crowley from Cooking Chat talks with Chef Paul Arangorin, about the cuisine served at Halter Ranch to accompany their organic Paso Robles wines. Chef Paul also serves some delicious ideas featuring the ingredients from our local CSA pickup, paired with Halter Ranch wines. This episode covers: How cooking with his father growing up influenced Chef Paul to get into cooking. The exciting opportunity and challenge of creating a food program to accompany their outstanding ...
Aug 17, 2024•34 min•Ep. 38
In this episode, host David Crowley from Cooking Chat talks with the senior winemaker at Sonoma-Cutrer, Zidanelia Arcidiácono. She discusses Sonoma-Cutrer wines and shares some tasty ideas for pairing them with fresh local produce coming in through our CSA and farmers markets. This episode covers: How Zidanelia developed an interest in wine while growing up in Argentina. Why she was drawn to the opportunity to make wine at Sonoma-Cutrer. Sonoma-Cutrer's Chardonnay that has won many fans for the ...
Aug 04, 2024•34 min•Ep. 37
This episode features sustainable food ideas with Kelly Jensen from The Herbeevore , interviewed by host David Crowley from Cooking Chat . Kelly shares suggestions for some of the vegetables in our latest CSA - carrots, mixed salad greens, and zucchini. This episode covers: How Kelly's family roots in food contributed to her interest in cooking. The story of how Kelly's interest in cooking evolved into her family homesteading in Southeastern Massachusetts. Recipes and ideas for zucchini, carrots...
Jul 20, 2024•26 min•Ep. 36
In this episode, host David Crowley from Cooking Chat discuss ideas for the first 2024 CSA share with Chef Joe Gatto , star of the show From Scratch. We also get some great cooking tips for Chef Joe! In this episode, we cover: Chef Joe's lifelong passion for cooking. Learning about green garlic and how to make a delicious green garlic pesto with it. Some great tips for making homemade pizza! How to make a delicious avocado chimichurri with fresh local cilantro. The power of pickling for preservi...
Jun 22, 2024•38 min•Ep. 35
As Farmers Market season is upon us, host David Crowley speaks with Fred Yen, the Founder and Executive Director of the Winchester Farmer's Market. This conversation originally aired on the SCI Cultivating Connections podcast. In this episode, we cover: Fred's initial inspiration for starting the market. How the Winchester Farmer's Market seeks to support local farmers, protect the environment, and serve as an incubator for small businesses and entrepreneurs. The market’s impact on community con...
Jun 08, 2024•25 min•Ep. 34
In this episode, host David Crowley from Cooking Chat talks with local entrepreneur, Joshua Reed-Diawuoh, about his business that focuses on importing cashews from small, sustainable producers in West Africa. He then prepares them to sell as tasty, healthy snacks. In this episode, we cover: How Josh's visits to West Africa inspired the creation of GRIA Food Co . Why the typical business model of large food importers don't lead to a sustainable living for local farmers in Africa. Josh's approach ...
Feb 24, 2024•25 min•Ep. 33
In this episode, host David Crowley from Cooking Chat talks with Alessandra Macaluso from Live for the Season about her tips for winter seasonal cooking and other ways lean into seasonality. How growing up in a large Italian family contributed to Alessandra's early interest in cooking. Alessandra's passion for seasonal cooking and her overall focus on seasonality. Background behind the blog, "Live for the Season," which emphasizez the importance of living in tune with each season and embracing s...
Dec 15, 2023•26 min•Ep. 32
In today's episode, host David Crowley from Cooking Chat talks with Chef Jen Murray about her ideas for our final CSA veggies of 2023 - delicata squash, Brussels sprouts and sweet potatoes. We also learn more about the Wine and Dine classes she teaches and other culinary services she offers. This episode covers: How Jen's family inspired her passion for food and wine. The story of how Jen switched careers to focus on culinary arts. Ideas for preparing and serving Brussels sprouts. A recipe for d...
Nov 05, 2023•29 min•Ep. 31
In Episode 30, host David Crowley from Cooking Chat talks with Mike Cleavenger from The Frizzled Leek about his ideas for cherry tomatoes, scallions and delicata squash. We also hear about his ideas for using appliances such as an air fryer for convenient preparation of local food. In this episode, we cover: How Mike got interested in cooking at an early age. Gaining a foundation of classic cooking techniques at culinary school. How to use an air fryer for slow roasted tomatoes. Ways to prepare ...
Oct 05, 2023•24 min•Ep. 30
In this episode, host David Crowley from Cooking Chat talks with Chef Joe Carli, the Chef / Owner at A Tavola restaurant in Winchester, Massachusetts. They talk about Chef Joe's ideas for heirloom tomatoes, corn and eggplants. We also learn more about his approach to cooking with local seasonal ingredients at the restaurant. Topics covered in this episode include: How Joe's grandfather inspired is passion for cooking with fresh ingredients. The story behind Joe becoming the chef / owner of A Tav...
Sep 26, 2023•35 min•Ep. 29
In today's episode, host David Crowley from Cooking Chat talks with Robert Russell, who has worked in multiple roles on his family’s farm in Westport, Massachusetts since 1985. The family owns Westport Rivers Vineyard , the primary focus of our interview, as well as Buzzards Bay Brewing. This episode covers: How Westport Rivers Vineyard got started. Robert's background and how he came to work on the family farm business. Westport Rivers Vineyard's emphasis on being a family farm as part of the l...
Sep 13, 2023•34 min•Ep. 28
In episode 27, host David Crowley from Cooking Chat talks with Robin Renken from Crushed Grape Chronicles about ideas for broccolini, green beans, cauliflower and golden beets. We also hear about her cookbooks that feature wine pairings for small bites. This episode covers: A method that can be used for cooking broccolini as well as green beans. Recipe ideas for beets. Robin's way to roast beets. Wine pairing ideas for the vegetable recipes suggested by Robin. The inspiration behind Robin's Tast...
Aug 02, 2023•28 min•Ep. 27
In this episode, host David Crowley from Cooking Chat talks with Amanda Scarlati from Scarlatti Family Kitchen about tips and recipes for Tuscan kale, carrots and dill. Amanda also tells us about her focus on Italian inspired cooking, which combines Italian classics and recipes that apply creative twists to Italian food and cooking techniques. This episode covers: Ways to use Tuscan kale and how Tuscan kale is different than other types of kale. Ideas for using fresh dills. Different ways to use...
Jul 08, 2023•25 min•Ep. 26
In Episode 25, host David Crowley from Cooking Chat talks with Ginain Grayes from Cook the Garden about ideas for what to make with our first CSA vegetable pickup of the 2023 season. Ginain shares tips and recipes for radishes, spinach and strawberries. She also has some great ideas for storing and prepping fresh produce to avoid waste, and brings inspiration about the benefits of having a garden. This episode covers: How Ginain came to realize her family roots was one source of her interest in ...
Jun 23, 2023•39 min•Ep. 25
In this episode, we learn about the new partnership between Walden Local Meat Co. and B. Good . The companies' CEOs, Nancy Pak and Chris Freeman, join host David Crowley from Cooking Chat to talk about how these two New England companies with a focus on local food are now offering local grass-fed beef burgers at B. Good's fast casual restaurants. In this episode, we cover: Background on the mission of the two companies involved in this partnership. The local grass-fed ground beef burgers now bei...
May 19, 2023•26 min•Ep. 24
In this solo episode, Cook Local Eat Local Host David Crowley talks about 8 benefits to joining a community supported agriculture (CSA) program. He also explains the basics of how a CSA works. Topics covered include how joining a CSA supports local farms, ways that joining a CSA can help you expand the vegetables you and your family eat, and how joining a CSA supports the local food system and sustainability goals.
Apr 16, 2023•16 min•Ep. 23
In this episode, host David Crowley from Cooking Chat interviews Smita Das, Giant Gorilla Greens President & Co-Founder. Giant Gorilla Greens is Boston’s vertical farm, growing nutrient dense microgreens for retailers, food service & health conscious individuals. In this episode, we cover: How Smita's focus on microgreens emeraged as part of a healthy lifestyle approach to disease management. Starting Giant Gorilla Greens in 2020. The nutritional benefits of microgreens. Different types ...
Feb 24, 2023•27 min•Ep. 22
In this episode, host David Crowley from Cooking Chat talks to Chef Stephanie Michalak White, Plant-Based Programs Lead Chef Instructor at Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts . Chef Stephanie talks how she came to be teaching plant-based cooking techniques and shares some of her favorite tips. This episode covers: How Chef Stephanie developed an early interest in cooking. The way her focus on plant-based eating and cooking developed. Tips for eating local plant-based meals in the winter ti...
Jan 19, 2023•30 min•Ep. 21
In this episode, host David Crowley from Cooking Chat interviews Will Caines, Founder & Owner of Wicked Bess shrubs for cocktails and mocktails. Will is a local entrepreneur here in the Boston area, and we had a chance to interview him just before New Year's...in time for some NYE beverage inspiration! In this episode, we cover: The Wicked Bess founding story -- a pandemic pivot. What is a cocktail shrub? How the spicy and sweet flavor combination brings up fond childhood memories for Will. ...
Dec 30, 2022•21 min•Ep. 20
In episode 19, host David Crowley from Cooking Chat talks with Tammy Donroe Inman about her New England Desserts cookbook. Tammy gives us an overview of what you can find in this seasonal desserts cookbook, and tells us about how she got interested in cooking and baking with local ingredients. The episode covers: How Tammy got interested in cooking and baking with local ingredients. What makes a dessert a "New England dessert". The variety of seasonal recipes you can find in the New England Dess...
Dec 14, 2022•25 min•Ep. 19
In this episode, host David Crowley from Cooking Chat talks to Mike Leahy and Tony Sudak from Walden Local Meat Co. to get ideas for cooking local turkey and other ways to feature local meat and other products during the holiday season. The episode also provides background on Walden's innovative business model for getting meat from local farms onto your plate. In this episode, we cover: Tips for cooking local turkey for Thanksgiving, along with some general turkey preparation tips. Ways to find ...
Nov 17, 2022•28 min•Ep. 18
