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Real Food Real Talk

Real Food Real Talk was born out of countless conversations between Ray and Jacqueline revolving around their love of food and all that goes along with it. From gardening and sustainability, to food justice and natural food products, their interests and tastes range the full spectrum of the food world. Based in the beautiful San Francisco Bay Area, the show focuses on local issues, businesses, and puts you in touch with the food stories of the day. Real Food Real Talk tells this story through creative interviews with foodies, advocates, chefs, brewers, farmers, fermenters, restaurateurs, and just about anyone who is doing something impactful in the food world. We believe that these conversations will help to cultivate a love of food and a greater understanding of where it comes from, laying the groundwork for meaningful changes in our food system. By creating a space for information to be shared, we can further elevate the voices of the incredible group of people working to develop a

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Episodes

  1. 14: Ferment To Be

    Fermentation y’all! A way to preserve food over a long cold season. A source of amazing nutrients and probiotics for your body. An expression of culture and identity. An action we can take in the steps towards reclaiming our food system. Oh, and it’s also really tasty! Amanda Feifer of…

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  2. 13: Quick Bites: Ask An Animal Rights Activist

    Quick Bites is a new series giving you a behind the scenes listen to our guests talking candidly with Host Jaq Gleason. Interesting questions, quick answers, and a whole lot of laughter. This episode features Paul Shapiro, Vice President of Farm Animal Protection for the Humane Society of the...

  3. 12: Corporate Control Over Natural Brands & How it Affects You

    Food labels are the cause of much debate these days, especially when trying to understand what they are actually trying to convey to us, the consumers. In this episode we explore the term natural—what we think it means and how that’s been co-opted by the last two decades of corporate takes overs…

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  4. 11: Urban Wine Making: A Woman's Perspective

    Urban winery doesn’t exactly bring to mind the idyllic country side complete with endless hillsides of sun drenched grape vines. But there is something special happening within the enclaves of our cities. People are working hard to bring you delicious fermented fruits with all the skill of an...

  5. 10: Home Cooking Your Way To Your Own Food Business

    Have you ever been told, “Your bread is fantastic, you should sell it!” Or maybe you’re interested in starting a small business out of your home as a way to generate a little extra cash. Perhaps you are already doing this, but you’re not really sure if it’s legal. Good news, it probably is. Over…

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  6. 09: Using a food business to fund non-profits: solidariTEA

    Food, justice, and the entrepreneurial spirit find their full expression with SolidariTEA. This Bay Area based organization is dedicated to supporting the efforts of local non profits through the sale of a delicious and healthful beverage. They've created a new, sustainable model to address the...

  7. 08: Raw Milk Revealed

    Know your farmer know your food, eat local, eat real, you've heard this story for awhile now. But what about real milk? Raw milk activists have been pushing for years for the right to produce and sell raw milk to the public. The FDA and many public health officials warn that it is an extremely...

  8. 07: The Free Farm Stand: A History

    On Episode #7 we learn about all the amazing works of Tree & the folks at The Free Farm Stand in San Francisco & we get some restaurant tips from Geneva Europa, Co-Owner of Savor Oakland Food Tours. Free Farm Stand: Like: facebook.com/freefarmstand Website: FreeFarmStand.org Savor Oakland…

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  9. 06: Giving thanks, with a twist

    Our Thanksgiving Special features turkey carving tips from 4505 Meats' Head Butcher Thomas McEntee, Pastry Chef Jessica Entzel's spin on the Thanksgiving classic pecan pie, & we talk food waste recovery with Food Runner's Founder Mary Risely. Food Runners: Website: Food Runners Donate Volunteer...

  10. 05: Making Impact – Conversations with a Food Activist

    From permaculture and food as medicine, to art and technology, we talk the many facets of food justice with Food Activist and Impact Hub Oakland's Co-Founder Ashara Ekundayo. Dehydration as a method of preservation that can be delicious and addicting, Randall Hughes of Oaktown Jerk shares his...

  11. 04: How far do you go for Groceries? Food Deserts in the U.S.

    25 million people in the U.S. live in food deserts, Mandela Marketplace tells us about how they are rectifying that in West Oakland. Olive oil is at the top of the list for food fraud. What's in your Olive Oil? 4th generation farmer Jonathan Sciabica explains & a delicious soup recipe from San...

  12. 03: I want Fresh Juice!

    On this week's show we talk taco trucks in Oakland's Fruitvale district with Berkeleyside NOSH's Kate Williams. From fresh in a bottle, to juice bars, & making your own at home, owner of Sow Juice Luisa Alberto talks us through it. The people who feed us can't feed themselves; Jaq breaks down…

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  13. 02: Waste not, Want not

    On this weeks show we talk Granola, San Franola Granola that is, Roaster & Co Founder Matt Teichmann joins us. Did you know 40% of the food we produce in the US is thrown away? We talk creative solutions to tackle this problem with Food Shift Executive Director Dana Frasz, & Eastbay Express...

  14. 01: Inaugural Episode – Eat Real Festival 2013

    Vegan food, from catering to Food Truck, Hella Vegan Eats Co-Founder Sylvee Esquivel takes us on their journey. Kombucha in a can? House Kombucha Owner Rana Lehmer Chang discusses. Let's celebrate it all and more at the Eat Real Festival, Executive Director Marcy Coburn guides us through this...

  15. 00: About the Show

    Episode 00: The Real Food Real Talk Podcast. Coming to iTunes and Stitcher Radio Thursday, September 19th 2013. Learn what the show is about! Learn more About Us & the show. The post 00: About the Show appeared first on Real Food Real Talk.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Real Food Real Talk was born out of countless conversations between Ray and Jacqueline revolving around their love of food and all that goes along with it. From gardening and sustainability, to food justice and natural food products, their interests and tastes range the full spectrum of the food world. Based in the beautiful San Francisco Bay Area, the show focuses on local issues, businesses, and puts you in touch with the food stories of the day. Real Food Real Talk tells this story through creative interviews with foodies, advocates, chefs, brewers, farmers, fermenters, restaurateurs, and just about anyone who is doing something impactful in the food world. We believe that these conversations will help to cultivate a love of food and a greater understanding of where it comes from, laying the groundwork for meaningful changes in our food system. By creating a space for information to be shared, we can further elevate the voices of the incredible group of people working to develop a

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What is Real Food Real Talk about?

Real Food Real Talk was born out of countless conversations between Ray and Jacqueline revolving around their love of food and all that goes along with it. From gardening and sustainability, to food justice and natural food products, their interests and tastes range the full spectrum of the food...

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Real Food Real Talk has 15 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.

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