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The Mountain Men of Schweiger Vineyards

June 21, 2020

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This interview gave me the chance to celebrate Father's Day weekend when I traveled to the top of Spring Mountain to talk with father and son, Fred and Andy Schweiger of Schweiger Vineyards & Winery.

They've come a long way since Fred purchased the property in 1961. They craft a good variety of food friendly varietals, including their flagship Bordelais blend - Dedication, and a Solera style fortified wine. Love it! All are nicely layered and a pleasure to drink.

They're open now by appointment with tastings outdoors on their deck overlooking the vineyard and redwoods on top of the cooler Mayacamas Mountains.

Also, I revisit my interview with Charlie Tsegeletos of Cline Cellars. He's been at the helm now for 18 years and their wine is very popular across the country. That said, Cline Cellars is a major draw for those visiting our beloved wine country. Guests can also visit their sister property, Jacuzzi Family Vineyards, just across the street. Charlie has been a key player for such a long time and knows quite a bit about the property and history. That always makes a for a great interview. Enjoy the show.

 
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Father’s Day – E Studio Personal Training – Trusts

June 21, 2020

The Real Estate Hour with Mike Kelly
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GUEST: Bonnie Christopher of E Studio Personal Training talks with Allison Norman about their reopening and what measures they are taking to ensure safety for customers and employees. Allison also shares a few listings, and talks about the importance of putting your home in a trust.

 
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Garden Talk – June 20, 2020 – Hour 1

June 20, 2020

Garden Talk
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Steve Garner and Gwen Kilchherr take on your gardening questions, including Pam who wants advice on using epsom salts in the garden, and Lee who emails us a question about bougainvillea! Our show always starts with a call from Dennis Dunn who walks us through the seasonal bounty at the Santa Rosa Original Certified Farmers Market.

We also talk with Rachel from the Luther Burbank Home and Gardens who tells us about the reopening of the gardens, and efforts being taken to make sure guests and volunteers stay safe. Learn more at lutherburbank.org.  And finally, we have a lovely chat with Julie Cerny, author of The Little Gardener: Helping Children Connect to the Natural World.

 
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Good Food Hour – Seaweed in the Kitchen

June 20, 2020

The Good Food Hour
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It's the beginning of Harvest season! And it's probably not what you think... Today on the Good Food Hour we kick off the local harvesting of SEAWEED ...Surprised?

It's a vital industry along the California coast and it's an exciting time as more chefs and home cooks discover its versatility. Chef John Ash has been hard at work in his kitchen working with seaweed and wants to share what he's learned.

First we talk with local Sonoma County harvester Heidi Hermann, owner/forager of Strong Arm Farm. She provides many restaurants with seaweeds, sells at retail and leads public seaweed foraging adventures. She'll address its many uses and how seaweed plays a vital role in the the fragile health of our oceans.

Next up is chef/owner Matthew Williams from Ramen Gaijin in Sebastopol, California. Along with chef/owner Moishe Hahn-Schuman they've created a restaurant that has become wildly popular through out the Bay Area, and many menu items feature seaweed. Matthew also reveals the opening date of their highly anticipated Thai restaurant in Sebastopol..

We travel 5.000 miles east to talk with our final guest. On the isolated Outer Hebridean isle of South Uist off the coast of Scotland, Fiona Bird is a renowned forager and the author of 'Seaweed in the Kitchen.' She shares her philosophy of wild foraging along with some of the most inventive seaweed based recipes we've ever seen in a cookbook. Follow Fiona on Instagram at @outerhebforager

 
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Garden Talk – June 20, 2020 – Hour 2

June 20, 2020

Garden Talk
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Steve Garner and Gwen Kilchherr take your gardening questions including calls from AJ about peach trees, Judy with a question about sunflowers, Donna with tips on getting rid of white flies, and an email from Don about zucchini.

Listen to Garden Talk each Saturday from 9am to 11am on KSRO 1350 AM.

 
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