Food For Thought

Master Food Preservers Joyce Houston and Jennifer Bell discuss the delights of canning your own delicious albacore tuna.

From the fishermen and the docks to your kitchen, Joyce and Jennifer share their knowledge of the tuna canning process. 

On this week's Food For Thought, Miguel Uribe continues his discussion with Jennifer Bell about food sovereignty, culture and resilience in the highlands of Michoacan, Mexico.

On this week's Food For Thought, Jennifer Bell talks with Miguel Uribe about growing native foods in the mountains of Michoacan, Mexico.

Miguel's Tierra Viviente Agricultura Organica works with farms throughout the region, promoting organic cultivation and finding markets for the community harvests.

On this week's Food For Thought, Jennifer Bell joins herbalist Michele Palazzo on a guided edible and medicinal plant hike through the Sanctuary Forest in southern Humboldt.

Kevin Patzkowsky from Heart's Leap Winery joins Jennifer Bell to talk about trial and error, community support and the dynamic journey to starting a quality local winery.

North Coast Growers Association's Laura Hughes joins Jennifer Bell to talk about Humboldt County's thriving farmers' markets and fostering community partnerships to expand access to local healthy food. 

Humboldt County Office of Education has a thriving hydrofarm. Jennifer Bell and Karen Brooks continue their discussion about the greenhouse focused on growing community resilience, education and career opportunities.

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On this week's Food For Thought, Jennifer Bell talks with Karen Brooks about growing copious amounts of produce  - and career opportunities - through the Humboldt County Office of Education's Hydrofarm.

On this episode of Food For Thought, Cliff Clendenen joins Jennifer Bell to discuss his family's apple legacy in Humboldt County and the continued use of the 1916 family apple press to make delicious cider.

Rhonda Weidenbeck of Beck's Bakery joins Jennifer Bell to talk about the delights of a local seaweed harvest.

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Historian Jerry Rohde continues his discussion with Jennifer Bell about Humboldt County's locavore scene "back in the day"...

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On this episode of Food For Thought, historian Jerry Rohde joined Jennifer Bell to offer a glimpse into Humboldt County's food past.

On this episode of Food For Thought, Jennifer Bell talks about social services fundraising efforts through local cooking classes with members of the Eureka Emblem Club.

Jennifer Bell discusses artisanal gluten-free baking with Shamira Heinz of Heartfire Bakery in Arcata.

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Rabia O'Loren joined Jennifer Bell to discuss her delicious baked goods and fundraising efforts for social justice causes.

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Jennifer Bell and Stephanie Alexandre continue their conversation about sustainable farming practices, nutrition and the Alexandre Family Farm egg business.

Stephanie Alexandre from Alexandre Family Farm joined Jennifer Bell to discuss sustainable organic farming practices, nutritional education and environmental stewardship.

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Community Sustainability Organizer, Jeanine Cava, joins Jennifer Bell to talk about food systems, politics, community resilience and a new course offered through extended education at HSU: Hungry For Change: Toward a Just & Restorative Food System

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Jennifer Bell continues her discussion on healthy and fun food creations with food author and enthusiast Karen Solomon.

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San Francisco-based food and lifestyle writer, Karen Solomon, joins Jennifer Bell to discuss the joys of healthy eating, homecooking and canning.  

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Jennifer Bell talks about Arcata’s community farm and the CSA model with farmer Jayme Buckley.  

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Jennifer Bell talks with Jeff St. John of Dutch & Dewey Distillery and Rocky's Ridge Vineyard about his farming heritage and continuing to use sustainable practices to craft specialty beverages.

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Jennifer Bell is joined by Lee Ann Moore and her father, Don Duclo, from Oceanside Jams  for a discussion on the sustainable harvest of local berries for delicious preserves.

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Jennifer Bell discusses the future of sustainable agriculture and young farmers with local educator and farmer, Alissa Sarvinski.

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Marlon Gil talked to the Homepage about the upcoming Humboldt Permaculture Guild tour of a homestead in Bayside -- Tuesday, July 5 at 5:30 as part of its summer series. Gil discussed the virtues of grafting new fruit varieties onto existing fruit trees and explains how guests will learn a few tips during this tour.