Today’s interview is with Nicholas Ball. As you’ll hear in the interview, we have been friends for many years. But the reason for today’s interview with him is to talk about his quilts! Nicholas, known on social media as Quilts From The Attic, is specifically an improv quilter. His first book, Inspiring Improv: Explore Creative Piecing with Curves, Strips, Slabs and More was released 4 years ago, and in a couple of months his newest book, Use and Ornament: The History and Future of Improv Quilting will be released! In the interview Nicholas talks about how he found improv and why it can be quicker than traditional quilting, and gives tips on how to quilt at home with your standard home sewing machine.

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Emily Dilling of Paris Paysanne is the author of My Paris Market Cookbook which has just been updated to version 2.0! In this episode, Emily and I talk about the new edition of the book, what inspired her to start Paris Paysanne, what natural wine is, and she even shares some tips for tourists planning a visit to Paris! Also, Emily shares her recipe for honey glazed turnips with us over on the blog, so make sure to check out the episode page to get her recipe. Make sure to check out Emily's Paris Paysanne Podcast!

Highlights from this interview

• 8:15 - How did Paris Paysanne Start?
• 10:40 - New edition of the book includes walking tours.
• 19:30 - What is natural wine?
• 26:30 - Difference between the 1st and 2nd editions.
• 32:15 - Some of Emily's favorite things about Paris.
• 35:40 - Advice for tourists planning a trip to Paris.

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The Grain Lady is a resource for all things grain - in the field and in the kitchen. Listen in as I interview Mona about what a heritage grain is and why it’s important to not only our tastebuds and digestion, but also to our local community and farmers. If you are a home baker or pasta maker, or are interested in becoming one, this episode is for you! Make sure to follow The Grain Lady on Instagram!

Highlights from this interview:

• 6:35 - Restoring a local grain economy.
• 8:20 - What is a heritage grain?
• 12:40 - What is the flavor of heritage wheat?
• 14:06 - Digestibility of grains & gluten sensitivity.
• 19:47 - Milling your own grain & the color wheel of grain.
• 22:57 - What to use to mill your own grains at home.
• 23:50 - Advice for anyone looking to bring heritage grains to their community.
• 25:50 - What is the Colorado Grain Chain?

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Boulder Food Rescue is a non-profit that redistributes healthy food to low-income communities. They do this by picking up fruits and vegetables that otherwise would be thrown away and delivering those items to places like food pantries & shelters, or directly to local low-income communities. And they do all of this by bicycle. I actually first heard of Boulder Food Rescue back when I interviewed Ethan from Falling Fruit for season 2 of the podcast. Since then, I have seen their bikes all over town, snow or shine. I really admire their mission, and love the community aspect of their no-cost grocery program. Make sure to follow Boulder Food Rescue on Instagram for some great videos explaining food waste!

Highlights from this interview:

• 5:40 - Boulder Food Rescue is redistributing 1600 pounds of food every day
• 6:37 - They have 26 no-cost grocery programs across boulder and every one is different
• 10:21 - Why is the food delivered by bicycle?
• 16:53 - Fresh Food Connect - donate your home-grown produce
• 19:08 - Forward Food Summit - social justice side of food systems. who has access to food and who doesn't and why? 1 in 8 adults and 1 in 5 children have a hard time accessing food. What is food insecurity?
• 26:43 - How to start your own food rescue - the Food Rescue Alliance. What is food justice and food equity?
• 38:45 - Advice for anyone interested in learning about food rescues, food justice, food equity, etc. What is the root of something that inspires you? By naming what is hard you can start to build community and action.

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Have you ever ended up with leftover art or craft supplies after you're done with a project? Or have you ever needed to buy just two beads for something you are making? That's where creative reuse centers come to the rescue! In this episode, I chat with Denise Perreault of Art Parts Creative Reuse Center about what a creative reuse center is, and how it benefits both businesses and individuals wanting to help increase reusability of industry surplus and art/craft supplies.

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Have you ever felt better after sewing, crafting, cooking or even cleaning? I know I have! Listen in as the therapists from the Violet Hive Art Collective talk with me about the benefits of home ec skills, and how they relate to art therapy!

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In this episode, I visit with Casey Easton, founder of the "community culinary hub" Food Lab, in Boulder, CO. Food lab focuses on bringing cooking classes to everyday cooks and all members of the family.

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In this episode we're focusing on the benefits of a species appropriate diet...for the four-legged members of the family! Listen in as I talk with the founder of Marty's Meals about feeding your pets a raw food diet.

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