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What's Up BainbridgeBainbridge Prepares: Emergency Medical Responders & the Community Response Team (WU-607)WU-607 Bainbridge Prepares: Emergency Medical Responders & the Community Response Team In our last in this six-part series about Bainbridge Prepares, we talk with four key players in the organization that lead and manage disaster response programs and teams that are ready and able to go in emergency situations. Executive Director for Bainbridge Prepares, Loren Best, Roxanne Corff, BI Medical Response Corps, Andrea Chymiy, Medical Reserve Corp and Victor Cheng, CERT Lead (Community Emergency Response Team) join us on What’s Up Bainbridge to discuss these vital programs. For more information about Bainbridge Prepares, th...
2022-09-1421 min
What's Up BainbridgeBainbridge Prepares: The Emergency Flotilla & Family Reunification (WU-601)In this third episode of our 7-part series about Bainbridge Prepares, we explore the concepts of the Emergency Flotilla and Family Reunification that are key elements in the face of any natural disaster. City of Bainbridge Harbormaster, Tami Allen and Kari Seybolt-Murphy, a key spokesperson for Family Reunification Planning for Bainbridge Prepares join us today on What’s Up Bainbridge to discuss these vital and vey connected aspects that become vitally important in emergency situations. For more information about Bainbridge Prepares, and learning more about the Emergency Flotilla and Family Reunification, please go to: https://ba...
2022-07-0518 min
What's Up BainbridgeEarth Month Bainbridge Island! (WU-595)Diane Landry of BI Zero Waste, Barb Trafton of the Parks Foundation and Morgan Houk from the Metro Parks District join us today on What’s Up Bainbridge to discuss the many events planned in April as we celebrate Earth Month Bainbridge Island. With the strong leadership and direction from Sustainable Bainbridge, over 30 events are planned in partnership with many non-profits to raise awareness and encourage involvement to protect our trees, our island and our planet. Diane, Barb and Morgan, all well-spoken local environmental leaders enthusiastically share many aspects of the month, designed to appeal to the ent...
2022-04-0515 min
What's Up BainbridgeBainbridge Prepares and BI Metro Parks District (WU-587)Dawn Janow, Chairperson of the Park Board of Commissioners and Scott James, the founder and Board Chair of Bainbridge Prepares join us on What’s Up Bainbridge in another of our several part series about the Park & Recreation District. We’ll explore the history of the organization, why and how it was formed, some of the many significant changes that have occurred over the years and the many unique and varied experiences it provides for island residents of all ages. Scott discusses the unique and important partnership between Bainbridge Prepares and the Bainbridge Island Metro Park & Recreation Distr...
2021-11-1817 min
What's Up BainbridgeBainbridge Youth Talent Showcase WU-578Bainbridge Youth Talent Showcase Are you a creative expression teacher or student? You now have a community platform where you can submit a video and share your talents with a virtual audience! Live performances have been put on hold this past year during the pandemic, but a local voice teacher sparked the idea of a virtual outlet for students to perform what they’ve been working on. Arts & Humanities Bainbridge is sponsoring a new youth program called Bainbridge Talent Showcase It is described as a “virtual stage for the community’s creative youth and to...
2021-05-0113 min
What's Up BainbridgeClimate Action on Bainbridge & Managing Food Waste (WU-577)Climate Action Bainbridge is sponsoring a community virtual forum Carbon Footprint of Food Waste Tuesday April 27th 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm “The goal of the Forum is to expand people’s understanding of issues related to climate change and energy.” In this episode of What’s Up Bainbridge, Deb Rudnick, of Bainbridge Watershed Council, and Diane Landry, of Zero Waste, explain that food waste is an area of climate change where everyone can make an impact in their daily lives. And within our community we are partnering with local farmers, restauran...
2021-04-2412 min
What's Up BainbridgeCreating a remarkable Transportation Plan for Bainbridge Island WU-573Did you know that almost 60% of the population are often not comfortable riding or walking to public spaces because they don’t feel safe doing so? What if we could make our streets and paths safer for children to ride their bicycle to school? You’ll hear discussion on these questions and more at the special City Council session on March 16th @ 5:00 pm. Leaders from several community organizations will participate in the study session to listen to Gil Penalosa, world-class expert in creating solutions that enable people to connect and access public spaces safely. In this...
2021-03-1220 min
What's Up BainbridgeThe Moritani Preserve ~ A Climate-Resilient Forest on Bainbridge (WU-571)Barb Trafton, Executive Director of the Bainbridge Island Parks Foundation leads a group of inspired experts to discuss the new management plan for the Moritani Preserve in this episode of What's Up Bainbridge. Joined by Maryann Kirby, Landscape Designer and Chair of the Friends of Moritani Preserve, Malloree Weinheimer, CEO of Chickadee Forestry and Jay Kinney, Elected Commissioner of the Bainbridge Island Metropolitan Park and Recreation District, they present a conversation about the pocket forest, including its history and the goals of the new management plan and community engagement to support a climate-resilient forest in this beloved Wi...
2021-02-2135 min
What's Up BainbridgeBainbridge Stay At Home Companion #2 (WU-550)In “Embracing Chaos,” Episode 2 of the Bainbridge Stay At Home Companion, a private investigator finds herself in hot water when one dangerously hot stranger comes to her for help. In addition, Liz Ellis sits down with Guy Sidora to talk about the power of radio and share the words of Frank Buxton; we hear a song from Baywitch; and you’ll get further tips from our friends at Bainbridge Prepares. Enliven your quarantine experience by listening to this harrowing tale of what happens when the Island’s foremost gumshoe encounters a mystery down at the local speakeasy. Enjoy a...
2020-05-1326 min
Tastes of BainbridgeFresh Produce TASTE- 068Becky Fox Marshall, Spokesperson for Town & Country (T&C) Markets and Joe Pulicicchio, Director of Produce and Floral join us today on Tastes of Bainbridge to discuss how T&C on Bainbridge Island is dealing with COVID-19. They remind us that food and other supplies remain in good supply and that while some items may not be available from time to time, most things will remain fully stocked and always available. There is good discussion around the idea of continuing to shop as one normally does and no need to purchase in large quantities. They d...
2020-03-2623 min
Tastes of BainbridgeFish, Squash, Satsumas & Beef (TAST-067)Joe Pulicicchio, head of Produce and Floral, and Michael Fodness, head of Meat and Seafood for T&C Markets, join Bob Ross in this episode of Tastes of Bainbridge to talk more about the many foods associated with the Christmas and New Year’s season. Squash varieties, a wide selection of citrus, and seasonal berries are discussed with Joe on the produce side while Michael reminds us of the bountiful fish opportunities in addition to many unique cuts of lamb, pork and beef available through the end of the year. As both experts and respected leaders in the...
2019-12-1623 min
Tastes of BainbridgeHoliday Meats and Produce TASTE- 066 -Two directors of the Town and Country Markets leadership, Joe Pulicicchio, head of Produce and Floral and Michael Fodness, head of Meat and Seafood, join us in this episode of Tastes of Bainbridge to consider the kinds of things we might find on our holiday tables. Joe and Michael engage in a lively discussion about personal favorites and some important things to consider as we construct seasonal shopping lists. In addition to more traditional and classic holiday fare explorations, the concept of Friendsgiving is discussed and how this is finding its way into the popular vernacular. Of co...
2019-11-1323 min
Tastes of BainbridgeWhat about those pumpkin stems? (TAST-065)Joe joins Tastes of Bainbridge host, Bob Ross to talk about important fall produce that we should all be thinking about. He discusses very early sumo mandarins, the extraordinary 2019 chanterelle mushroom crop and a new up and coming apple called the ‘Sugar Bee.’ He discusses the appealing tastes of the currently available Bartlett pears, the soon to arrive comice variety that is known for its excellent pairing with cheeses and just what a ‘conditioned pear’ is. Credits: BCB Host: Robert Ross; Audio Editor: Robert Ross; Publisher: Robert Ross
2019-10-1529 min
Tastes of Bainbridge064 Joe Puliccicchio talks late summer produce (TAST-064)Joe Pulicicchio, Director of Produce and Floral for T&C Markets returns to Tastes of Bainbridge with host Bob Ross to explore what’s happening in fresh produce as we head into late summer in the Pacific Northwest. He has a sweet spot for peaches but shares some wonderful insights about strawberries, blueberries, cantaloupe and the best way to cook corn on the cob. He also suggests some special ways to deal with mushrooms and how to reserve them for best applications during the colder months. This is Joe at his best! Credits: BCB Host: Bob Ro...
2019-09-0125 min
Arts and Artists on BainbridgeArtwork from the new Land Trust Book at the Bainbridge Library (ARTS-038)The Bainbridge Island Land Trust has produced a glorious new book full of photographs, illustrations and stories celebrating 30 years of protection and stewardship of the natural elements on our island. Natural Bainbridge: Working Together to Protect Our Island connects information about ecosystems with the roles played by the Land Trust and other stewards as they continue preserving areas for future generations. In this podcast BILT board members Zan Merriman and Erin Kellogg share their perspectives from the two-year project, as well as thoughts on BILT, stewardship, how each of us can help, and where we ca...
2019-07-1911 min
Arts and Artists on BainbridgeArtist Joanie Klorer at the Bainbridge Library (ARTS-037)How do you capture a storm on canvas? Artist Joanie Klorer grew up in Tornado Alley, and after a career helping others find therapeutic resolution through art she's carried her own awareness of time, place, and storms into abstract paintings she'll share at the Bainbridge Island Library for the month of July. During her nearly four decades as a social worker, Joanie found art was a great way to help people -- especially non-verbal clients -- express their hearts and experiences. Today she uses her art to achieve the same objective for herself, drawing on her experience...
2019-06-2022 min
Tastes of BainbridgeMeet Matt Glenn of Highside Distilling at the Farmers Market (TAST-063)Matt Glenn, one of the proprietors of Highside Distilling, joins BCB host Bob Ross on Tastes of Bainbridge to discuss his family’s decision to move full time into the craft beverage industry. Inspired by a trip to the Highlands region of Scotland, the idea for starting this new business with his parents Helen and Jeff was born. Subsequent trips to Scotland clarified their vision, and a firm commitment was made to open their establishment on Bainbridge Island. A new addition to the Bainbridge Island Farmers Market, Matt discusses their unique approach to making gin, the various arom...
2019-05-1307 min
Tastes of BainbridgeFinnriver Ciders now at Farmers Market (TAST-062)Fans of the Finnriver Cider Garden in Chimacum will be thrilled to hear their fabulous ciders are now available at the Bainbridge Island Farmers Market. Listen here to learn more about their organic farming and fermenting activities. In this podcast Molly Fallon, one of the Cider Garden managers, talks about their array of seasonal ciders and fruit wines and the several experiences one can have at the Cidery, from tasting to tours to exceptional culinary delights. Molly also discusses the beautiful art work by local artists for their labels. Stop by the Farmers Market to s...
2019-04-2907 min
Tastes of BainbridgeMeet Russell Lawson of Patchwork Gardens (TAST-061)If you're a big fan of mushrooms, you need to visit the new Patchwork Gardens booth at the Bainbridge Farmers Market. Listen here to learn more about Russell Lawson and the many varieties of mushroom he sells at the market. Whether you're in the mood for a giant oyster, king or shaggy mane mushroom, the Bainbridge Farmers Market is the place to be on Saturdays from 9 am - 1. Listen here as Russell Lawson, proprietor of Patchwork Gardens, tells us what it takes to bring these and other fresh delights to the Market each weekend. A new...
2019-04-1705 min
Arts and Artists on BainbridgeArtist Joan Clark opens May 3 at the Bainbridge Library (ARTS-036)First presented with oil, brushes and canvas at the age of 10, artist Joan Clark has returned to painting after a long hiatus with charming results. Her paintings of people and animals open at the library on Friday, May 3. Mainly self-taught, Joan’s influenced by the great Dutch Masters, Rembrandt & Vermeer to name a few. She loves Leonardo da Vinci and likes to paint from photos -- often images she finds in National Geographic Magazine. But it was a photo of her granddaughter that got her back in the studio. At first it was hard, she di...
2019-04-1414 min
Who's On BainbridgeMeet Bainbridge native Molly Malcolm Hayner, now an actress in Barcelona (WHO-056)Actor Molly Malcolm Hayner grew up on Bainbridge Island, majored in theater at U.W., and has been acting in Barcelona, Spain for twenty years. Molly, who speaks English, Spanish and Catalan, has worked on a variety of international film and television projects. This year saw her playing Billy Connolly’s wife, Michelle, in the Hollywood production Wild Oats, starring Shirley MacLaine and Jessica Lange. She also took on a leading role in Jose Pozo’s feature, Nick. Additional credits include the Emmy-nominated British TV Series, Any Human Heart, and the Atresmedia/BBC Worldwide Series, The Refugees. TV Movi...
2019-03-1117 min
Arts and Artists on BainbridgeArtist Cynthia Lait at the Bainbridge Library (ARTS-035)Curious about the artist behind the new murals in the ferry terminal? Meet Cynthia Lait when her new exhibit opens at the Bainbridge Island Library on Friday Evening, April 5th. Ever since Cynthia Lait can remember, she’s been creating art. From drawing horses as a child, to rising early as a young mother to get some studio time before getting her kids off to school and herself to work to her current situation of having her studio set up the way she likes it, Cynthia likes to be creative. She took the occasional art cla...
2019-03-1020 min
Tastes of BainbridgeJoe Pulicicchio talks winter produce (TAST-060)Challenged by the winter snows? So are our grocery stores! Listen here as Town and Country's Joe Pulicicchio describes the best of winter produce, stocking challenges during snow events, and T&C's recent decision to MOVE THE PEPPERS! This month's big news is that T&C's peppers and chilies have moved to a new and very colorful display on the back side of the mushroom shelves, opposite the bulk nuts display. Joe explains the rationale behind the move and elaborates on some of the many attributes of these tasty delights and various ways to prepare them.
2019-02-1617 min
Arts and Artists on BainbridgeArs Poetica comes to the Bainbridge Library (ARTS-034)Ars Poetica -- the pairing of art and poetry -- is now coming to Bainbridge. Selected poems are being paired with photos from members of the Bainbridge Island Photo Club and will be on display at the Bainbridge Public Library, opening March 1. The annual Kitsap County event, which is now in its eighth year, invites poets to submit their work to a panel of judges. Area artists then choose from the winning poems and create art inspired by the chosen poetry. The end results will soon be visible at Collective Visions Gallery in Bremerton, at...
2019-02-1418 min
Tastes of BainbridgeHoliday meats, seafood, and produce (TAST-059)Listen here as T&C's Joe Pulicicchio joins Bob Ross and Michael Fodness, Director of Meats and Seafood for Town and Country Markets to talk about seasonal meats, seafood and produce items. In this rich interaction about popular cuts of meat, seasonal seafood, and traditional holiday items from the produce department, the three exchange favorite recipes and methods of preparation. It’s a jolly conversation. Credits: BCB host: Bob Ross; audio editor: Chris Walker; publisher: Diane Walker; Social media: Jen St. Louis.
2018-12-2130 min
Tastes of BainbridgeT&C's Joe Pulicicchio on preparing produce for Thanksgiving (TAST-058)Purple brussel sprouts, peeling parsnips, and perfect potatoes: T&C's Joe Pulicicchio is back to tell us about the best produce for your holiday meal. Our old Tastes of Bainbridge friend, Joe Pulicicchio, Director of Produce and Floral for T&C Markets, returns to the BCB studio this week to talk about the fresh produce scene as we enter the holiday season. From how to cook Brussels sprouts and the need to peel parsnips to the best way to prepare potatoes and what type of potato to use for various dishes, Joe helps ensure your T...
2018-11-1825 min
Arts and Artists on BainbridgeBehind the scenes at Celluloid Bainbridge (ARTS-030)In anticipation of Celluloid Bainbridge's upcoming 20th anniversary retrospective (November 17-18), festival founder Kathleen Thorne and Lynwood Theatre maven TJ Faddis talk with BCB host John Fossett about the history, technical challenges, and highlights of this iconic film festival. Over the last 20 years of the festival there have been numerous surprises. Listen here and learn about the Trojan Horse, the true test of a Bainbridge Islander, the superstition surrounding one film, which filmmaker has TWO films in the festival (one under an assumed name), Kathleen's own surprising contribution to the festival, and what's a cowboy hat got t...
2018-11-1014 min
Tastes of BainbridgeFishgirl at the Farmers Market (TAST-057)Meet one of the newest additions to the Bainbridge Farmers Market: Frank Ralph, the Owner of Fishgirl, a company solely dedicated to the harvesting of wild and sustainable seafood. In conversation with BCB host Bob Ross, Frank discusses his 30 years of experience and what he has discovered is the best tasting seafood available. Frank and his wife and co-owner, Claudia, are are firmly committed to the concept of individually caught fish, immediately blast frozen with a “fresh caught” lock date in place. Meet Frank at the Market Saturdays 9 am to 1 pm. and be sure to review...
2018-10-1617 min
Arts and Artists on BainbridgeYou can help Artist Amy D'Apice capture "Vanishing Bainbridge" (ARTS-024)Painter and long-time Bainbridge resident Amy D'Apice is seeking subjects to paint for her newest project, entitled "Vanishing Bainbridge." Listen here and learn how you can help her capture what remains of old Bainbridge before it dies away. Amy moved to Bainbridge Island in 1986 and raised her family here. But having lived in Thailand for the past five years—except for her summers on Bainbridge—she feels particularly impacted by the changing landscape of our fair island, and has decided to capture as much of what's left of “old Bainbridge” as she can with her pens and paintbrush...
2018-06-3017 min
Tastes of Bainbridge4H Chicken Pageant at the Farmers Market (TAST-056)It's time for the annual 4H Chicken Pageant at the Farmers Market, and Tastes of Bainbridge producer Bob Ross is on hand for the festivities. The 4H Chicken Pageant is a delightful event in which 4H members and their respective fowl dress up in costumes and parade for the audience. Host Bob Ross talks with 4H leader Jennifer Amaden and her son Kaden about the 4H organization and how 4H involvement helps teach children responsibility while building character and compassion. Credits: BCB host: Bob Ross; audio tech and editor: Chris Walker; publisher, Diane W...
2018-06-2512 min
Tastes of BainbridgeThe Market at Bay Hay (TAST-055)Meet Carolyn Goodwin, food buyer for the Market at Bay Hay, and learn about the challenges and excitement of keeping a small market stocked with exclusively local food products. In this podcast, Carolyn joins host Bob Ross to tell us about the Market's evolving identity. From a tiny non-profit selling local produce at the ferry unloading area a few years ago, the market moved to a small refrigerator in the corner at Bay Hay and has now become a small but thoughtfully well-stocked market providing a remarkable variety of locally-grown foods and other products. With...
2018-06-2312 min
Tastes of BainbridgeJoe Pulicicchio talks summer produce (TAST-054)Joe Pulicicchio, Director of Produce & Floral for T&C Markets returns to Tastes of Bainbridge to share his insights on the best produce for summer. Talking about everything from berries to avocados to red potatoes, Joe provides a keen insight about some of the challenges of making sure produce arrives at the optimum peak of color, taste and freshness. Listen here to learn the best way to eat sweet corn and learn of the best summer treats about to arrive. Credits: BCB host, Bob Ross; audio tech and editor: Chris Walker; publisher, Diane W...
2018-06-2025 min
Tastes of BainbridgeChristoph Schuler's pretzels at the Farmers Market (TAST-053)In this podcast Taste of Bainbridge host Bob Ross talks with Christoph Schuler, the creator and owner of D’Bäck German Bakery, about his tasty organically baked pretzels. You'll want to listen closely as Christoph reveals the secret southern German technique that produces the warm brown crust and the soft bread-like interior of his beautifully formed pretzel twists, sticks, rolls and sandwiches. Learn more about Christoph’s unique and tasty creations at www.swabianpretzels.com and find D’Bäck German Bakery at the Bainbridge Island Farmers Market each Saturday 9:00 am until 1:00 pm. Credits...
2018-05-2907 min
Tastes of BainbridgeGlass artisan Isaac Swanson (TAST-052)Isaac Swanson is an artisan whose hand blown glass is regularly featured at the Bainbridge Farmers’ Market. In this podcast, Isaac joins host Bob Ross to share the story of his work and talk about what motivated him to enter the unusual craft of creative glass blowing. It's a curious story of moving from barista to glass and about his entry into the field on the night shift in Seattle. For Isaac, glass blowing is a metaphor for life. Would you agree? Listen here and decide for yourself -- and be sure to stop by the F...
2018-05-1408 min
Tastes of BainbridgeMeet the new proprietors of the Heyday Farm Store! (TAST-051)Listen here as Tad Mitsui, life long island foodie and chef on Bainbridge Island and his new partner, Jess Goldwater, tell us about their taste-tempting plans for their new Heyday Farm Store venture. Talking with Tastes of Bainbridge producer Bob Ross, these new owners of the well loved local food purveyor in Lynwood share their enthusiasm for food and produce, and we learn how their chance meeting and their common passion for food brought them together to embark upon this exciting new endeavor. Credits: BCB host, Bob Ross; audio tech: Chris Walker; audio editors Bob R...
2018-04-2115 min
Arts and Artists on BainbridgeGuatemalan weavings featured at the Bainbridge Library in May (ARTS-019)During the month of May, the library meeting room will be displaying colorful Guatemalan weavings from the 70s to the present, collected by Daphne Stewart and Elizabeth Dequine. In this podcast, BCB host John Fossett talks with Daphne about the history behind the weavings, their Mayan origins, and Daphne and Elizabeth's connections to Guatemala. Some of the items in the collection will be available for purchase at the opening, Friday, May 4th, from 5-7 pm; proceeds from the sale of these items will return to the Cooperativo Flor de Pericón y Flor Ixcaco, San Jua...
2018-04-1012 min
Arts and Artists on BainbridgeJennifer Waldron's "Company for Dinner" art exhibit at the Bainbridge Library (ARTS-018)In this podcast, BCB host John Fossett chats with artist Jennifer Waldron, whose new exhibit, "Company for Dinner," will open at the Bainbridge Public Library on Friday, April 6, from 5 to 7. Listen here to learn about Jennifer's process, her background, her inspirations, and the dedication of intention that keeps her colorful and imaginative paintings fresh and new. Each painting invites a story, so if you want to stimulate your imagination, be sure to stop by the library during the month of April, to meet -- and join -- the delightful characters who comprise Jennifer's "Company for...
2018-03-2518 min
Arts and Artists on BainbridgeSuzette Ruys' portraits of Persistent Women at the Bainbridge Library (ARTS-017)Looking to celebrate Women's History month? Get inspired by local artist Suzette Ruys' portraits of 15 "Persistent Women," opening Friday, March 2 from 6-9 pm at the Bainbridge Public Library. The paintings feature fifteen tenacious women, each of whom took a stand against injustice. Their work falls into a variety of arenas, including politics, environmental defense, women’s rights, labor organizing, civil rights, and more. “There were so many great women to pick from that I could have painted for years,” says Ruys, a local artist and designer who studied at the Rhode Island School of Design. “Research...
2018-02-0919 min
Tastes of BainbridgeJoe Pulicicchio walks the aisles of T&C (TAST-050)This week Tastes of Bainbridge host Bob Ross discusses the season's produce with Joe Pulicicchio in Joe's native habitat: the Town and Country produce section in Winslow. Walking through the aisles, Joe introduces us to fruits like the cute Rockit apples (a perfect size for Christmas stockings!), the specially cared for Comise pears, some of the interesting berries that have lasted late into December, and of course the various kinds of oranges so popular this time of year. Seasonal favorites like chard, kale, leeks, fennel, and endives capture our attention, and there are also fresh chiv...
2017-12-2128 min
Tastes of BainbridgeJoe Pulicicchio talks Thanksgiving treats (TAST-049)From Brussels Sprouts, garlic and green beans to squash, mushrooms and citrus, this is the time of year when we really count on particular varieties of fruits and vegetables to make our holiday meals a feast. With this podcast, BCB's Bob Ross is back from Italy to talk with T&C's Joe Pulicicchio, director of produce and floral, about what's in store for everyone's favorite November meal. The two discuss the produce that typically finds its way to the Thanksgiving table with some interesting observations and suggestions, and Joe shares his philosophy about the uniqueness of this...
2017-11-1727 min
Who's On BainbridgePopular BCB host Channie Peters talks about change (WHO-039)Meet Channie Peters, longtime Bainbridge Island volunteer and host of over 150 BCB podcast interviews. Channie and her husband, BCB founder Barry Peters, will be moving away shortly; in this podcast BCB host Christina Hulet talks with Channie about her experiences and observations living on the island for 16 years – what’s changed, what our strengths are, and what we could do differently as a community. A very active member of our community, Channie is perhaps best known for helping her husband Barry launch Bainbridge Community Broadcasting (BCB) in 2014. But in addition to hosting interviews for BCB and...
2017-09-2522 min
Who's On BainbridgeBCB Founder Barry Peters (WHO-040)Community has always been a passion for BCB founder Barry Peters, who with his wife, Channie, will be leaving Bainbridge Island this fall to join their daughter and grandchildren in Denver, Colorado. It was that passion for Community that drove Peters, who moved to Bainbridge Island in 2001, to help found Sustainable Bainbridge in 2005, and to serve on the Bainbridge City Council from 2008 to 2011. But this podcast is about his years with Bainbridge Community Broadcasting, which he founded in May of 2014 specifically to help build community. BCB is the first community-focused podcasting organization in the country...
2017-09-2323 min
Tastes of BainbridgeButler Green intern Rachel Bubb (TAST-048)Why would a UC Berkeley grad choose to intern on a Bainbridge Island farm? Meet Rachel Bubb and learn why growing healthy food became a priority for her. Rachel Bubb is a 2017 farm intern for Bainbridge Island's Butler Green Farms. In this episode of Tastes of Bainbridge, she joins us at the Farmers Market to talk about how that came to pass. Speaking with BCB host Bob Ross, Rachel shares how her education at UC Berkeley opened her eyes and mind to the importance of making well grown, healthy food available to all. She talks...
2017-09-1617 min
Tastes of BainbridgeThe Flowers and Fruits of Autumn (TAST-047)In this episode of Tastes of Bainbridge, Joe Pulicicchio, Director of Produce and Floral of Town and Country Markets, brings his associate Melaine Cherry, manager of the T&C Floral department, to the BCB Studio. Melanie, who manages the day to day operations of all things floral for each store, shares her thoughts about flowers and how they are recognized as necessary items of beauty important to all of us as well as symbols of the changing seasons. Together the two discuss seasonal variations and expectations with regard to fruits and flowers, with some special...
2017-09-1126 min
Tastes of BainbridgeBainbridge Island Blueberry Company (TAST-046)The clatter of metal buckets and the squeals of children: everyday sounds, this time of year, at Bainbridge Island's u-pick blueberry farm. Listen here as Bainbridge Island Blueberry Company owner Stacy Lewars joins us on Tastes of Bainbridge to tell the story behind her surprising venture into the farming of blueberries, a fruit long recognized as highly beneficial and rich in anti-oxidants. Why purchase a farm previously run by a single family for several decades? Standing in the midst of her several hundred blueberry plants, Stacy discusses her passion for this work and shares some...
2017-08-3115 min
Tastes of BainbridgeTom Clark of Clark Farms (TAST-045)This week BCB's Bob Ross welcomes Tom Clark, who along with his wife Holly owns and operates Clark Farms, purveyors of pork and beef at the Bainbridge Island Farmers Market. Located just north of Sequim, Washington, Clark Farms dates back to the late 1800's, and is the longest running family-owned farm in the state. What's it like to carry on such a long-standing family tradition? Tom, who has a degree in Animal Science/Meats from WSU, shares with us his stories about growing up on the family farm, and describes some of the other ventures...
2017-08-2413 min
Tastes of BainbridgeJoe Pulicicchio on summer produce and melons (TAST-044)Summertime, and the produce is ripe! Wondering which fruits and veggies to pick up for your summer picnics? Listen here as Joe Pulicicchio, Director of Produce and Floral for Town & Country Markets Inc. returns to Tastes of Bainbridge to discuss the mid summer produce scene. In this podcast we learn what are some of Joe's favorite summer taste treats, with a special look at the many melon varieties available. We'll also get his insight into some of the particular growers whose produce will soon be coming available. Joe’s regular overview of the produ...
2017-07-2627 min
Tastes of BainbridgeCookbook author Kathryn Lafond (TAST-043)In this episode of Tastes of Bainbridge, author Kathryn Lafond talks with BCB's Bob Ross about her new cookbook, Seasoned with Gratitude. Unlike the many other cookbooks currently flooding the market, Kathryn's book focuses upon the sacredness of all life, both plants and animals, and it is that understanding that guides the preparation of the 250 recipes in this wonderful tome of over 500 pages. Each delicious recipe begins with a brief observation, quotation or blessing that brings the would-be chef to stop, ponder and give a few moments to consider the bigger picture. Combined with the ch...
2017-07-0922 min
Tastes of BainbridgeJoe Pulicicchio advocates avocados (TAST-042)Looking for the inside scoop on avocados? Check this out! Joe Pulicicchio, Director of Produce and Floral for Town & Country Markets, once again joins Tastes of Bainbridge host Bob Ross in the new Media Arts & BCB Studio at the BARN to discuss the current produce scene. In this session, Joe provides and interesting and detailed account of the avocado, the wild ride of this year’s production, and tips on tasting, selecting and best ripening techniques. Stay tuned to BCB for this on-going series, in which Joe and Bob continue to explore the comp...
2017-06-2327 min
Tastes of BainbridgeJoe Pulicicchio on a wet winter's produce (TAST-041)In this interview, Joe Pulicicchio, Director of Produce and Floral for Town and Country Markets, begins by reminiscing about 2016, one of the best years ever for produce. But 2017, with its cooler temperatures and unprecedented rainfall, presents some significant challenges. Listen here as Joe discusses the difficulties posed by 2017's first quarter weather patterns and describes what the current produce situation looks like. It's an excellent reminder that both the quality and quantity of the produce that will make it to our grocery shelves depend upon a delicate balance of weather and growing conditions. C...
2017-05-1722 min
Tastes of BainbridgePeter Weber, Farmhouse Organics, and the 2017 Farmers Market (TAST-40)Peter Weber, president of the Bainbridge Island Farmers’ Market and co-owner of Farmhouse Organics, joins us on Tastes of Bainbridge to talk about Farmhouse Organics and the 2017 Market Season. Farmhouse Organics has been a long time major anchor for the Market. In this lively interview, with BCB's Bob Ross, owner Peter Weber shares the story of how he and his wife Anne came to Bainbridge and started farming. He provides an interesting overview of seasonal changes, talks about some of the challenges of farming, and discusses the educational merits of the intern programs that help our local far...
2017-04-2512 min
Tastes of BainbridgeOpening Day at the Farmers Market (TAST-039)We know winter's finally coming to an end when we gather to watch the mayor toss the cheese! Yes, it's time again for the opening of the Bainbridge Island Farmers Market, and the annual ceremonial Tossing of the Cheese -- this year by island mayor Val Tollefson. Join BCB host Bob Ross as he chats with Val about our iconic market and its importance to the Bainbridge Community, and then listen in for a sneak preview of the coming season with the new Treasurer of the Farmers Market, Jessica Osborn. Jessica's enthusiasm for the market a...
2017-04-2011 min
Tastes of BainbridgeForrest Nichols' Wild Society (TAST-038)Who would think that a chance meeting in a ferry engine room would lead to a whole new way of looking at food! BCB's Bob Ross, host of BCB's Tastes of Bainbridge series, met Forrest Nichols, Executive Director for the Wild Society, while on a guided tour of a Washington State ferry. Somehow Bob and Forrest, who works as an engineer on the ferries, fell into a conversation about food, and before long Bob found himself attending a Wild Society film festival in Kingston called For the Love of Plants. The Wild Society is a...
2017-03-2227 min
Tastes of BainbridgeBARN Kitchen Arts with Anne Wilhoit (TAST-037)In this edition of Tastes of Bainbridge, meet Anne Willhoit, one of the key ‘behind the scenes’ players in the development of the Kitchen Arts Program for BARN (Bainbridge Artisan Resource Network). Anne joins host Bob Ross to discuss some of the exciting new Kitchen Arts plans being put in place for BARN's permanent facility, which is currently under construction and scheduled to open in May. Listen here and learn about some of the history of the Kitchen Arts program, the many ongoing classes available and get the skinny on the serious commercial kitchen now under...
2017-02-2816 min
Arts and Artists on BainbridgePublic Art returns to Bainbridge Island at Waypoint (ARTS-011)In this Arts and Artists podcast, you can listen to a lively conversation with sculptor Christine Clark who created the beautiful metal Tribute Baskets at Waypoint, Bill Baran-Mickle, of the Public Arts Committee, and Bruce Weiland, who coordinated the community effort to bring Waypoint Park into being. Bruce tells the story of how Waypoint Park came into being, and how the community worked together to transform an ugly chain-link fenced-in property to a thing of beauty at the corner of 305 and Winslow Way. The Waypoint Park sculpture is the first new public art since the P...
2016-12-2830 min
Tastes of BainbridgeThrough the holidays with Joe Pulicicchio (TAST-036)From BCB... https://www.bestofbcb.org/tast-036-holidays-with-joe-pulicicchio/ In this podcast Joe Pulicicchio and Bob Ross talk with T&C Markets Becky Fox about the past year's adventures in produce and what to expect in 2017. Becky, who serves as Web Content, Social Media and Advertising Manager for T&C Markets, joins Bob and Joe for their last interview for the 2016 year. Together they reminisce about their past discussions from early spring through the seasons and discuss some of the differences between planning for Thanksgiving and planning for Christmas meals. Joe and Becky each...
2016-12-2433 min
Tastes of BainbridgeNeapolitan Pizza with Hitchcock's Brendan McGill (TAST-035)From BCB... https://www.bestofbcb.org/tast-035-pizza-with-brendan-mcgill/ Join BCB's Tastes of Bainbridge host Bob Ross as he talks with Brendan McGill, chef/owner of Hitchcock, and pizzaiolo Brandon Thompson, his partner in their new venture: Bruciato. Bainbridge residents have been watching with interest as significant changes take place in the facade of the old Winslow Hardware. Yes, a new pizza place is coming to the island, but this isn't just any pizza: it's classic Neapolitan pizza. Bruciato pizza will be cooked in an Italian oven and prepared with tomatoes from Italy by chefs who've bee...
2016-11-2225 min
Tastes of BainbridgeTalking Turkey with Joe Pulicicchio (TAST-034)From BCB... https://www.bestofbcb.org/tast-034-talking-turkey-with-joe-pulicicchio/ Did you know that Thanksgiving isn't the best season for green beans? or that what we sometimes call yams are really sweet potatoes? This month Joe Pulicicchio, Director of Produce and Floral for Town & Country Markets, joins Tastes of Bainbridge host Bob Ross to take a tour along the Thanksgiving table. After a brief soliloquy about pumpkins, we learn which fruits and vegetables are most likely to be fresh and tasty for your Thanksgiving meal: potatoes, yams, beans, squash, cranberries -- you name it, Joe...
2016-11-1927 min
Tastes of BainbridgeFriends of the Farms (TAST-033)From BCB... https://www.bestofbcb.org/tast-033-friends-of-the-farms/ Heather Burger, the Executive Director of Friends of the Farms, is our fun and informative guest on this edition of BCB's Tastes of Bainbridge series. Heather talks about growing up in the midwest, its influence on her attitudes about food and farming, how that led her to the significant position that she now holds. Obviously passionate about and joyfully committed to her leadership role, Heather discusses the mission and values of the Friends of the Farms Organization. The primary goals of FOF are to expand the...
2016-11-0625 min
Tastes of BainbridgeMeet Farm Intern Catherine Nguyen (TAST-032)From BCB... http://bestofbcb.org/tast-032-farm-intern-catherine-nguyen/ In this podcast BCB host Bob Ross introduces us to Heyday Farms intern Catherine Nguyen. Nguyen, a recent college graduate, stopped by our booth at the Bainbridge Farmers Market to discuss her interest in food and the deep commitment she has developed about making healthy food available to all. Catherine talks about her decision to choose Bainbridge Island as a place to do an internship, and tells us what it's like working with Brian MacWhorter of Butler Green and Heyday Farms. We also learn about the jo...
2016-10-0620 min
Tastes of BainbridgeBIMA Bistro Chef Melinda Lucas (TAST-031)Under the guidance of chef Melinda Lucas, Bainbridge Island Museum of Art’s bistro has evolved into a full service, full menu restaurant popular with both museum visitors and local residents. Listen here as chef Lucas shares the story behind the Bistro's evolution from grab ‘n go food bar (making precooked, prepackaged food sourced from vendors), to a limited menu food bar with lunch items cooked internally by a chef, to a full service, sit-down restaurant with an expanded menu. Originally trained as a pastry chef, Melinda’s menus are varied - both hearty and light...
2016-10-0516 min
Tastes of BainbridgeT&C's Joe Pulicicchio looks ahead to fall produce (TAST-030)From BCB... http://bestofbcb.org/tast-030-joe-pulicicchio-on-fall-produce/ Joe Pulicicchio, Director of Produce and Floral for Town and Country Markets, returns to the BCB broadcast studio to talk with host Bob Ross about some of the squashes and other items becoming available as we begin Fall and the holiday time of the year. While continuing to focus on the current produce available, and the challenges of bringing fresh, top quality materials to the shelves of a major local supermarket, Joe also looks back through the past year and discusses some highlights of seasonal changes. ...
2016-09-2929 min
Tastes of BainbridgeMeet Farm Interns Li Schmidt and Ruven Stein (TAST-029 )From BCB... http://bestofbcb.org/tast-029-farm-interns/ In this episode of Tastes of Bainbridge, Li Schmidt and Ruven Stein, two of Brian MacWhorter's summer interns at Butler Green, Farms talk about being farm interns. Listen here and learn what motivates them and why they have chosen to pursue this work in agriculture and food. The two interns, both college graduates, are articulate and thoughtful in their discussions as they share how they first got interested in food production and what their thoughts and aspirations are as they look ahead. For all those who w...
2016-09-2127 min
Tastes of BainbridgeA Visit with the Heyday Farm Chickens (TAST-028)From BCB... http://bestofbcb.org/tast-028-heyday-farm-chickens/ In this, our first in-the-field interview for Tastes of Bainbridge, we talk with Brian MacWhorter about the egg and poultry operation at Heyday Farm. Join BCB host Bob Ross as we walk around the farm, meeting the animals and talking with Brian, a well known Bainbridge Island farmer and owner of Butler Green Farms. You'll also meet Catherine Nguyen, a summer intern at Heyday Farm, and learn more about being a farmer and the internship program. Brian's deep commitment to educating young people about agriculture, food a...
2016-09-1218 min
Tastes of BainbridgeBainbridge Island Fruit Club (TAST-027)From BCB... http://bestofbcb.org/tast-027-bainbridge-island-fruit-club/ This week Darren Murphy, president of the recently formed Bainbridge Island Fruit Club, comes to the BCB broadcast table at the Farmers’ Market. Listen as Darren tells BCB host Bob Ross about the newly formed club, its goals and expectations, and the many club activities happening now and planned for the future. Darren discusses many of the more typical fruits grown on Bainbridge and some of the challenges of managing them from planting through harvest. An obvious expert in fruit cultivation and management, he talks about apples, pears, plums...
2016-08-2926 min
Tastes of BainbridgeT&C's Joe Pulicicchio on chili-roasting (TAST-026)From BCB... http://bestofbcb.org/tast-026-joe-pulicicchio-chili-roast/ T&C's Joe Pulicicchio returns to the Taste of Bainbridge series as we further explore how a major local grocery business can constantly make top quality fresh produce available on a regular basis through the changing seasons of the year. As the Director of Produce and Floral for Town & Country Markets, Inc., Joe provides new insights about the challenges that need to be addressed as various fruits and vegetables reach peak flavor and ripeness and make it to the shelves at just the right time. In this interview h...
2016-08-0627 min
Tastes of BainbridgeGoats Milk Cheese from Heyday Farm Creamery (TAST-025)From BCB... http://bestofbcb.org/tast-025-heyday-farm-creamery/ Heyday Farm Creamery proprietors Vicky and John McGarrity visited the BCB Tastes of Bainbridge booth at the July 30 Farmers’ Market. Listen here as the McGarritys explain why they have moved their entire operation to Bainbridge Island from Hansville to join the Heyday Team. Now producing their signature goats milk cheeses on Bainbridge, they'll soon be offering cows' milk cheeses, and by next spring they plan to bring out sheep milk cheeses. Vicky and John are committed to achieving the highest level of quality in the...
2016-08-0624 min
Who's On BainbridgeSusie Burdick is new president of Rotary's Bainbridge chapter (WHO-033)In this 18-minute podcast, we meet the enthusiastic and convivial executive director of the Children's Discovery Museum of Bainbridge, Susie Burdick, who this week starts her one-year term as President of Rotary of Bainbridge Island. Susie brings decades of experience leading nonprofits in theater, culture, and human services. And she's obviously inspired to take the helm of the local Rotary chapter, which has a well-deserved reputation as a very active local service organization that supports so many good causes -- both locally and internationally. Susie starts by sharing the excitement and inspiration she gained by...
2016-07-1518 min
Tastes of BainbridgeJon Garfunkel on EduCulture (TAST-024)From BCB... http://bestofbcb.org/tast-024-jon-garfunkel-on-educulture/ Last week at the Farmers Market BCB host Bob Ross joined EduCulture founder Jon Garfunkel. EduCulture focuses on building bridges between K-12 schools and their community, with an emphasis on edible education, heritage and human rights education and a strong core of hands-on student-centered programs. In this podcast Jon explains the importance of getting students out on the farms and into the fields to learn everything from how to sow seeds to various growing techniques and best harvesting methods. A fervent and dedicated educator, he strongly believes in the...
2016-07-1424 min
Tastes of BainbridgeT&C's Joe Pulicicchio on avocados, melons and more (TAST-023)From BCB... http://bestofbcb.org/tast-023-joe-pulicicchio-on-melons/ This discussion, the fourth in our series with Director of Produce and Floral for Town and Country Markets, Joe Pulicicchio, is all about berries, peaches, avocados and melons. Now that the berry season is wrapping up, Joe talks about some of the challenges of accessing the best avocados, including the importance of waiting for the right oil content and why the current supplies are a little pricey. For all you melon fans, Joe is happy to report that melon season is just around the corner. He re...
2016-07-1425 min
Tastes of BainbridgeJoe Pulicicchio on Fruit (TAST-022)From BCB... http://bestofbcb.org/tast-022-joe-pulicicchio-on-fruit/ This week T&C Produce and Floral Director Joe Pulicicchio talks about this year's berry, peach, and apricot crops and shares a few favorite recipes. In this, our third interview of a 6 part series, Joe, the knowledgeable and dynamic Director of Produce and Floral for Town and Country Markets, talks with with BCB host Bob Ross about the intricacies and challenges of growing and delivering top quality strawberries, raspberries, blackberries and blueberries. Joe also touches on the upcoming apricot and peach season and explains the important r...
2016-06-1525 min
Tastes of BainbridgeChef and Cookbook Author Judith Weinstock (TAST-021)From BCB... http://bestofbcb.org/tast-021-chef-judith-weinstock/ On the scene at Bainbridge Island's May 28 Farmers Market, BCB Host Bob Ross talks with chef and author Judith Weinstock about her history with the Streamliner Diner, her cookbooks, and her tasty baked goods. In this podcast, self-described Food Muse Judith Weinstock discusses her philosophy about food and why she made a commitment early to make this her life’s work. Listen here as Jude describes her early involvement with the very popular Streamliner Diner, her eventual move to developing the Kingston Hotel Cafe and the two co...
2016-06-0920 min
Tastes of BainbridgeUniquely Bainbridge: Founders are also innovators at Heyday Farm (TAST-020)In this 30-minute podcast conversation with Steve Romein and Ty Cramer, we meet the husband and wife who are the founders and innovators at a uniquely Bainbridge Island farm, store and destination for lodging and farm-kitchen meals, Heyday Farm. This podcast is a combination of personal stories and anecdotes by Ty and Steve, and a set of insights into the latest new offerings of an innovative island farm and business. Steve talks about growing up in a traditional farm community in the mid-west. Ty describes how they found the properties that became their farmlands. They explain that...
2016-05-3031 min
Bainbridge Island SpecialsBainbridge Schools Foundation Seminar (SPEC-006)From BCB... http://bestofbcb.org/spec-006-bainbridge-schools-foundation-seminar/ This is a recording of a seminar sponsored by Bainbridge Schools Foundation on the subject “The State of Education on Bainbridge Island.” On Tuesday, May 11, The Bainbridge Schools Foundation gathered a group of education experts and politicians at IslandWood to address funding, staffing, and other challenges affecting the Bainbridge Island School System. Panelists for this event included: State Senator Christine Rolfes of Bainbridge Island, who has been a leader in legislative efforts to achieve ample funding for public education in our state; Attorney Tom Ahearne, an a...
2016-05-121h 47
Tastes of BainbridgeDavid Adler's FSTOPCAFE (TAST-019)From BCB... http://bestofbcb.org/tast-019-david-adlers-fstopcafe/ In this chapter of Tastes of Bainbridge in our Farmers Market series we meet David Adler, the official Bainbridge Farmers Market Coffee provider. With three years of being the key provider of a variety of coffee drinks to Market visitors each Saturday, Dave explains what led him into a serious connection to coffee and why he feels it’s important to pursue making the very best coffee beverages he can make. The owner of FSTOPCAFE, Artisan Coffee Roasters on Bainbridge Island, Dave explains the process of how...
2016-05-1133 min
Tastes of BainbridgeComposting with John Barutt (TAST-018)From BCB... http://bestofbcb.org/tast-018-composting-with-john-barutt/ In this episode of Tastes of Bainbridge John Barutt, locally known as the ‘Maestro of Composting’, explains the processes involved in starting a simple compost pile and how to keep it active and useful in your own garden. John is part of the Ann Lovejoy’s Friday Tidy Volunteer group that meets each week at the Library gardens to keep them looking vibrant and well maintained. Speaking with BCB host Bob Ross, John explains how he was first recruited into a composting leadership role and had to lea...
2016-05-0926 min
Tastes of BainbridgeBerries and Corn with T&C's Joe Pulicicchio (TAST-017)From BCB... http://bestofbcb.org/tast-017-tcs-joe-pulicicchio-on-berries-and-corn/ In this second of a six-part series with Joe Pulicicchio, Director of Produce and Floral for Town and Country Markets, Joe kicks off the discussion with a detailed accounting of various berries. Listen here as Joe fills us in on where T&C berries come from and some of the seasonal changes that dictate when and how they are picked, packed and shipped. He addresses some of the challenges of growing good quality strawberries and when to expect more at T&C Markets. We'll also hear t...
2016-05-0526 min
Who's On BainbridgeStoryShare on the Bainbridge Public Library (WHO-030)From BCB... http://bestofbcb.org/who-030-storyshare-on-bainbridge-library/ This episode of BCB’s StoryShare podcast series is all about the Bainbridge Public Library. Join BCB host Jack Armstrong as he talks with retired head librarian Cindy Harrison and long-time library volunteer Trese Williamson about the long history of libraries on Bainbridge Island. Listen and learn about the unique public/private partnership between Bainbridge Public Library, the nonprofit organization that manages the library facility itself, and Kitsap Regional Library, which employs the staff, provides the books, and offers technical and administrative support. Cindy an...
2016-04-1330 min
Tastes of BainbridgeFarmers Market April 9, 2016 (TAST-016)Tom Kelly, Market Manager and Jake Angel of Jake’s Pickup join host Bob Ross in this, the first of the 2016 Tastes of Bainbridge Farmers’Market Series.
On Saturday, April 9, BCB host Bob Ross talks with Bainbridge Island Farmers Market Manager Tom Kelly. Tom shares his plans for the future and introduces us to some of the new vendors and farmers for our 2016 season. Tom, who is starting his first full season as the Farmers’ Market Manager, talks about his hopes, vision and exciting plans for 2016 Market.
Jake Angel of the popular Jake’s Pickup (inside th...
2016-04-1224 min
Tastes of BainbridgeMeet T&C's Joe Pulicicchio (TAST-015)From BCB...
http://bestofbcb.org/tast-015-meet-joe-pulicicchio/
In this episode,the first of a six-part series, we meet Joe Pulicicchio, Director of Produce and Floral for Town and Country Markets.
Joe has worked for Town and Country Markets for several years, finding his way into this vital leadership position for the organization by constantly studying the complex and delicate balance of seasonal changes, customer expectations and growing cycles.
Joe and BCB host Bob Ross explore and discuss not only the key factors required to make sure the best produce is on...
2016-03-2421 min
Tastes of BainbridgeChef Kerrie Sanson (TAST-014)From BCB... http://bestofbcb.org/tast-014-chef-kerrie-sanson/
Listen here as Bainbridge chef Kerrie Sanson explains her passion about preserving food!
Growing up on a chicken ranch in Southern California, professionally trained chemist Kerrie Sanson has always had a connection with food. Eventually she found her way into catering, getting experience with creative food preparation, and when she moved to Bainbridge Island 24 years ago she helped establish local kitchens and food service programs.
Initially she worked at Islandwood, then later moved to Restaurant Marche, where she greatly expanded her food horizons. More recently she has...
2016-03-1623 min
Tastes of BainbridgeMeet Kevin Haggerty of Friends of the Farms (TAST-013)From BCB... http://bestofbcb.org/tast-013-kevin-haggerty-of-fof/
What IS Friends of the Farms, and how does it serve the community of Bainbridge Island? In this podcast BCB host Bob Ross talks with the organization's interim director, Kevin Haggerty, about his life experiences and his vision for the organization he serves.
Kevin graduated just a few years ago from Lewis & Clark College with a dual degree in Philosophy and German. Following graduation he headed south and worked for AmeriCorps, teaching young people the value of urban agriculture and how to make it work.
After hi...
2016-01-0227 min
Tastes of BainbridgeFarmers Market December 19, 2015 (TAST-012)From BCB...
http://bestofbcb.org/tast-012-farmers-market-dec-19/
This week at the Farmers Market BCB host Robert Ross talks with Kevin Block, owner of Bainbridge Island's Sol Farm LLC.
Formed in the spring of 2011, Sol Farm is comprised of two actual farms, and provides a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) membership on Bainbridge Island. CSA members are invited to visit the farm every Tuesday and Thursday during the season to collect healthy and nutritious produce, which is also made available to Farmers’ Market visitors.
Kevin and the other workers at Sol Farm work har...
2015-12-1925 min
Tastes of BainbridgeFarmers Market Nov 21 chat with Iggy's and the new Market Manager (TAST-011)On a sunny crisp November Saturday morning, BCB's Bob Ross talks with a local food maker and seller and the new market manager at the Bainbridge Island Farmers Market.
The Fall weather was perfect for two conversations at the market, which is in the center of Winslow, outdoors, between City Hall and Bainbridge Performing Arts (BPA).
Bob introduces us to Dashka Blyzniukova of Iggy's. Iggy's informative website describes their locally-made food and drink products. Dashiki has charming stories about the tastiness and health benefits of Iggy's refreshing kombucha drinks and various types of krauts and kim...
2015-11-2128 min
Tastes of BainbridgeFarmers Market October 24 (TAST-010)From BCB... http://bestofbcb.org/tast-010-farmers-market-october-24/
This week at the Farmers Market, BCB Host Bob Ross talks with Bainbridge Islander Paul Svornich, who operates the smallest boat in the commercial Pacific Ocean albacore fleet. A Bainbridge Island resident when he's not on the open seas, Svornich comes from a long line of Croatian fishermen and built his boat himself.
Commercial fishing is in Svornich's blood. Both his grandfathers arrived in Puget Sound from Croatia sometime between 1907 and 1910 to do salmon seining here and in Alaska.
Svornich's father also was a salmon seiner, bu...
2015-10-2431 min
Tastes of BainbridgeFarmers Market October 17 (Tast-009)Listen here as BCB host Bob Ross heads down to this week's Bainbridge Island Farmer's Market to talk with Gayle Bair about her beautiful and delightfully practical pottery.
Inspired by her background in two dimensional art, Gayle took up pottery in 1996 and did not look back. Her amazing teapots, French butter dishes, bowls and pitchers are collector pieces each and all. But at the same time they are durable, lead free, and dishwasher safe!
Gayle applies an oxide-rich slip to her pieces prior to firing. Allowing it to dry slightly, she applies designs inspired largely b...
2015-10-1728 min
Tastes of BainbridgeFarmers Market October 10 (TAST-008)From BCB... http://bestofbcb.org/tast-008-farmers-market-october-10/
This week at the Farmer's Market, BCB host Bob Ross chats with Rebecca Slattery of Persephone Farm and BCB Station manager Barry Peters.
Persephone is a small, bio-diverse family farm in Indianola, growing a wide array of vegetables, fruit and fresh cut flowers. As farmer-florists, they offer full wedding flower packages as well as loose flowers by the bucket from July through October. Their farming practices are Morganic, focusing on conservation of resources, minimizing landfill-bound materials and pollinator enhancement as well as avoiding synthetic pesticides and fertilizers. Their lo...
2015-10-1029 min
Tastes of BainbridgeFarmers Market October 3 (TAST-007)From BCB... http://bestofbcb.org/tast-007-farmers-market-october-3/
BCB Host Bob Ross returns to the Bainbridge Island Farmer's Market this week to talk with special guests Max and Ali from Tani Creek Farm, Brian MacWhorter of Butler Green Farms, and artist Danna Watson of Dancing Spirit Studio.
Credits: BCB host: Bob Ross; audio editor: Chris Walker; publisher Diane Walker.
2015-10-0329 min
Tastes of BainbridgeFarmers Market Delights September 26 (TAST-006)From BCB...
http://bestofbcb.org/tast-006-farmers-market-september-26/
Listen in as BCB host Bob Ross wanders through the September 26 Farmers Market on Bainbridge Island to meet our vendors and learn what's fresh and tasty this week.
This program is the first of a new series of Farmers Market specials that will be regularly presented as part of the “Tastes of Bainbridge” podcast shows on BCB.
Ross, a landscape architect and garden consultant and relatively new member of the Bainbridge Island community, brings several years of Farmer’s Market broadcasting experience to the scene...
2015-09-2630 min
Tastes of BainbridgeT&C Market produce manager shares fresh insights (TAST-005)After 37 years in the food business, Joe Pulichiccio is not only the produce manager for Town and Country Markets, but also our information source for what's fresh and tasty in the produce aisle. He's the author of the "Fresh Talker" blog on the T&C website.
And, in this 25 minute podcast, he shares his insights about fresh fruits and vegetables that you can find in the produce section of the T&C Market. He's joined in our BCB studio by Becky Fox Marshall of the T&C marketing team.
During his mid-September conversation with BCB...
2015-09-1626 min
Who's On BainbridgeChris Snow's anecdotes - two Bainbridge decades (WHO-010)In this 15-20 minute episode of Who's On Bainbridge, Chris Snow shares anecdotes about what brought him to Bainbridge from his lifelong career in the US Foreign Service, what has kept him here for so long, and his leading role in community life since he and his wife Cameron settled here in the late 1990s.
Chris speaks with BCB host Jack Armstrong about:
what attracted him and Cameron to the island;
how he became engaged in community organizations;
his leading role on the board of the Bainbridge Island Museum of Art (BIMA) during the years of bu...
2015-04-1916 min
Bainbridge Island SpecialsDavid Guterson's March 22 talk at Bainbridge Performing Arts (SPEC-003)From BCB... http://bestofbcb.org/spec-003-david-gutersons-march-2015-address/
In this podcast, the third in our new series of BCB Bainbridge Island specials, we offer award-winning local author David Guterson's reflections on the writing of Snow Falling on Cedars, from a talk delivered at Bainbridge Performing Arts on March 22nd, 2015. This talk is introduced by Kate Carruthers, Director of BPA's Book-It Theater production of Snow Falling on Cedars.
As part of their March presentation of Snow Falling on Cedars, Bainbridge Performing Arts invited Guterson to give a special presentation prior to a matinee performance of the p...
2015-03-261h 09
Bainbridge Island SpecialsPart 2: Island Theater reads for radio: "Dear Editor" (Spec-002)This second show in the new podcast series of BCB Bainbridge Island Specials is a recording of Part 2 of "Dear Editor: Letters to the Bainbridge Review", by the cast of Island Theater.
This rendition is a documentary for radio recorded on March 1, 2015 at the BCB Studios, and it was also presented to a live audience in February 2015 at the Bainbridge Island Public Library. The performance is part of the Island Theater's 20th anniversary season.
This 2-part recording is read aloud by the following Island Theater cast members:
Diane Bankart
Charlie Hamilton
Debbi Lester
Fred S...
2015-03-2129 min
Bainbridge Island SpecialsIsland Theater reads for radio: "Dear Editor" Part 1 (Spec-001)This first show in the new podcast series of BCB Bainbridge Island Specials is a recording of Part 1 of "Dear Editor: Letters to the Bainbridge Review", by the cast of Island Theater.
This rendition is a documentary for radio recorded on March 1, 2015 at the BCB Studios, and it was also presented to a live audience in February 2015 at the Bainbridge Island Public Library. The performance is part of the Island Theater's 20th anniversary season.
This 2-part recording is read aloud by the following Island Theater cast members:
Diane Bankart
Charlie Hamilton
Debbi Lester
Fred S...
2015-03-1241 min
Tastes of BainbridgeExperiencing local farming at Heyday Farm (TAST-004)In this 16-minute interview, Alice and Craig Skipton tell us how they transitioned from professional careers to get back to the land and become farm managers. They describe a journey toward appreciating Heyday Farm as more than a place to grow livestock and other fresh foods.
They write: “All food has a story. We farm so that the story of our food is rich and savory, healthy and satisfying. It’s a historic, environmental, neighborhood and family story that expresses our deep commitment to this place we call home and a healthy future for us all.
As...
2014-12-2716 min
Tastes of BainbridgeTAST-003 Farmers Market moves to Winslow Autumn locationIn this 15-minute podcast interview, Bainbridge Island Farmers Market manager Tim O'Brien provides highlights of what's at the market as the holiday season draws near.
Starting Saturday November 22nd -- from 9am to 1pm -- the Farmers Market moves from its summer location between City Hall and the BPA theater to its Autumn location.
Starting on the 22nd, it will be found in the open space in front of the Eagle Harbor Congregational Church. EHCC is the church with the white steeple in the center of Winslow at the intersection of Winslow Way and Madison A...
2014-11-2115 min
Tastes of BainbridgeTAST-002 Jake's Pickup - a gas station with healthy organic comfort foodOrganic & locally grown? At a gas station?? Really???
Who ever heard of organic, locally grown, healthy nutritious fast-ish food at a ... gas station?? Meet Jake Angel, Executive Chef of Jake’s Pickup, a restaurant / diner / dive at the Chevron gas station at the corner of highway 305 and High School Rd.
In this mouth-watering interview, Jake tells BCB host Channie Peters how and why he has brought this new paradigm of healthy wholesome cuisine to a gas station food store on Bainbridge Island.
He describes what healthy delicious fare he offers up six days a w...
2014-10-2016 min
Who's On BainbridgeLilly Kodama and the Bainbridge Japanese American Community (WHO-003)Lilly Kodama remembers her brother, Dr. Frank Kitamoto -- a 2002 recipient of the distinguished "Island Treasure" award.
Dr. Frank Kitamoto was a dentist, social activist and leader in the Japanese American community on Bainbridge Island until his death in March 2014.
As Lilly Kodama’s younger brother, the two of them walked with their mother and other siblings onto the ferry as the family was evacuated from the island in 1942.
Bainbridge Island was the home of the first Americans of Japanese descent who were incarcerated by the US government during WWll. In this episode Lil...
2014-08-1021 min
Who's On BainbridgeDonna Harui Reflects on her Family's History and Bainbridge Gardens (WHO-002)In this episode of Who’s On Bainbridge, Donna Harui, third generation owner of Bainbridge Gardens, talks about her family and the history of the Gardens.
Donna’s grandfather, Zenhichi Harui came to Bainbridge Island over 100 years ago, and like many others who immigrated from Japan, worked in the lumber industry. The elder Mr. Harui left mill work to become a farmer, grocer and florist, operating a general store in the area where the current nursery stands.
Donna talks about customers coming in to the nursery with tales of visiting the general store as children. We a...
2014-08-0919 min
Tastes of BainbridgeTAST-001 Sustainable Bainbridge - Sound Food - Celebrates Local FoodSound Food began in 2007 with a Sustainable Bainbridge farm-mapping project designed to answer the question: “How do I find local food in this community?” An updated version of the resulting interactive online map can still be found on the Sound Food website at http://SoundFood.org
In this podcast episode, two co-founders of Sound Food - Sallie Maron and Carolyn Goodwin - discuss the various past and current activities of Sound Food -- connecting local residents to local food.
In this podcast episode, Sallie and Carolyn describe the innovative ideas that have been introduced by Sound...
2014-08-0419 min