The Local Food Report

Home Brewing, Part 1

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:00:00 EST

Today, Elspeth talks with homebrewers Dennis Witnauer and Gui Yingling of Wellfleet about the history of brewing beer in New England -- from the Pilgrims to today's homebrewing movement. This is the first piece in a three-part series on homebrewing.

Rye Bread (repeat)

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 EST

Elspeth talks with Rein Ciarfella of Waquoit about his quest for the perfect loaf of rye bread.

Ducks

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 00:00:00 EST

This week, Elspeth talks with Dave Townsend about hunting and eating local ducks.

Photo credit: Chris Benesh

Monkfish (repeat)

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 00:00:00 EST

Elspeth reports on the monkfish.

Pretzel Baguette

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 00:00:00 EST

This week, Elspeth talks with Tim Cleland of Plymouth about an unusual bread he and his wife Lisa make: pretzel baguette.

Oyster pitting

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 00:00:00 EST

This week, Elspeth talks with a Wellfleet oysterman about a process called "pitting." It's something many aquaculturists do in the coldest months to keep their gear and oysters safe.

Backyard Chickens

Thu, 29 Dec 2011 00:00:00 EST

A repeat of one of our favorite programs. An increasingly popular local hobby: backyard chickens.

Thumbprint Christmas Cookies

Thu, 22 Dec 2011 00:00:00 EST

This week, Elspeth talks with her friend Tracy Plaut of Wellfleet about a family Christmas cookie recipe that uses local homemade jelly.

Feast of the Seven Fishes

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 00:00:00 EST

Elspeth talks with Frank Tenaglia of West Hyannisport about the Italian tradition of eating seafood on Christmas Eve.

Macomber Turnip

Thu, 08 Dec 2011 00:00:00 EST

Elspeth learns about a historic turnip from Westport called the Macomber.

Heritage Pigs

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 00:00:00 EST

This week, Elspeth talks with Tim Friary of Cape Cod Organics Farm in Barnstable. He's raising two breeds of heritage pigs.

Turkeys

Thu, 24 Nov 2011 00:00:00 EST

This week, in a repeat episode, Elspeth talks with Susan Knieren of Miss Scarlett's Blue Ribbon Farm in Yarmouth Port about the art of raising a turkey for Thanksgiving.

Brussels Sprouts

Thu, 17 Nov 2011 00:00:00 EST

Nikki McClure

Thu, 10 Nov 2011 00:00:00 EST

Elspeth talks with children's book author Nikki McClure. Her new book is about experiences at a farmer's market.

Turnup Greens

Thu, 03 Nov 2011 00:00:00 EST

This week, Elspeth talks with Anna Henning and Bob Wells of Redberry Farm in Eastham about the merits of turnip greens.