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First Aired - 10/19/2009 11:00AM
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On the latest episode of The Naturalist, Bernie Wides is joined by friend and butterfly expert Carol A. Butler. They talk about the monarch butterfly and its amazing migration.
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The Naturalist Introduction: Butterflies (14:03)
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Carol A. Butler, butterflies, monarch butterflies, butterfly conservatory will be open until May, Carol writes nature books, Hazel Davies, the monarch butterflies are on their way to Mexico, moths, we know most of the butterfly species, 90 percent of moths have not been identified, lepidoptere, Urquhart, tagging butterflies to figure out the flight path and migration roots, Central Mexico, they travel a certain distance and then reproduce to continue the journey, The American Museum Of Natural History, micro, diapauses,The Migration Of The Monarch Butterfly (11:06)
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turkey vultures, thermals are warm air currents, flight simulator, circadian rhythm, butterflies produce heat by flapping their wings, butterflies need warm weather to be active, when it's cold they huddle up for heat by the trees, a monarch from Canada flying to Mexico would be the equivalent of a tall person going around the equator 11 times, the antenna has some function for navigation, butterflies are sensitive to ultraviolet light, most of these butterflies funnel through Texas, they are ectothermic,Milkweed & Toxicity (12:40)
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the milkweed is the most important plant for monarch butterflies, females lay their eggs on milkweed because the babies eat it, the purpose of toxicity is to keep other animals away, birds won't eat the entire butterfly, book format, question and answer, Do Butterflies Bite?, they only drink nectar from flowers, some moths don't eat at all, they live off their body fat, Atlas moths live for about a week, the name butterfly comes from old English, they were butter colored before butter was yellow, a field guide for butterflies would be huge, they are losing their habitats from deforestation, http://www.monarchwatch.org/, milkweed makes them arsenic, they spend all their life giving off pheromones they reproduce and then they die, the monarch butterflies are in trouble,To comment on this episode click here. There are currently Comments
First Aired - 08/17/2009 02:00PM
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This week on Snacky Tunes, Finger on the Pulse are joined by JDH of Fixed NYC. Jordana Rothman & Mark Pastore also call in to discuss the current state of butchers, baristas, and bartenders.
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Introduction & Opening Song (2:52)
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Snacky Tunes jingle by Wallpaper, www.myspace.com/wallpaper,Restaurant Review: Prime Meats (8:51)
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Tanlines, Q&A, DFA Boat Cruise, The Yard, Snacky Tunes, Jack Inslee, Wreck Tech, Tekserve, JDH, Fixed NYC, Dave P, Mad Decent Block Party, Soulwax, seafood, Prime Meats, Dap Kings, Warsaw, Daptone Records, Dinner With The Band, Caryle Gardens, lamb shank, rabbit, cheeses, beers, strip steak, romantic or friendly meal, cabbage, The XX, Pianos, apple strudel,The State Of Butchers, Baristas & Bartenders with Jordana Rothman & Mark Pastore (9:54)
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butchers, baristas, coffee shops, Mark Pastore, Jordana Rothman, Whole Foods Meats, butcher industry, retail cuts, wholesale cuts, bartenders, great bars that are removed from cocktail culture, the stereotypical old man butcher, rock star butchers, boutique cuts, custom cuts, butchering is very grueling, the trend of stylish butchers will pass, international trends, Japan, young butchers, California, potent food consciousness, having a close relationship with the food you eat and produce, these trends will not hurt the industry, meat rock star show, burgers, educating the consumer, higher expectation of flavor, Nick Ottomanelli, Marlow & Daughters, whole animal movement, Pat LaFrieda, sexy stylish cocktail lounges, tradition of butchering, artisanal cuts, cheese, monger,DJ Never Forget Live Set (9:08)
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Interview with JDH of Fixed NYC (8:05)
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Trouble & Bass, Public Assembly, Boy 8-Bit, Fixed NYC, Dave P, www.myspace.com/fixednyc, www.igetrvng.com, Defend Music, Montauk, JDH, Josh Houtkin, Los Angeles, Animal, London, St Johns Bed & Wine, Arthur Baker, baby back ribs, hamburger with spam, chocolate dessert bar with bacon, Steven Spielberg, Simian Mobile Disco, seafood feast in Seattle, Soulwax, crab, shrimp, lobster, France, small family style restaurants, Italian food, Indian food, kebabs, Berlin, Tribecca Grand, Joakim, VDRK, Finger On The Pulse, Our Time, Cameo,JDH of Fixed NYC Live Set !!! (17:41)
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First Aired - 07/20/2009 05:00PM
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Marla Camp interviews Ana Sofia Joanes, Director and Producer of the new movie FRESH! Carol Ann Sayle returns to talk life on the farm, Cathy Strange of the American Cheese Society and cheese maker Edgar Diaz discuss dairy.
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Introduction and Show Summary with Publisher of Edible Austin, Marla Camp (2:45)
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Edible Communities, Marla Camp, Publisher of Edible Austin,The Making of the New Movie FRESH with Director and Producer Ana Sofia Joanes (23:31)
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Director and Producer Ana Sofia Joanes, new movie: FRESH, Michael Pollan, research, inspiration, change, movement, what works to connect a community, hope for the future, food justice, local food distribution issues, Will Allen of Milwaukee, farms working with restaurants, visionaries, movie focuses not solely on farming, availability, supermarkets, check out upcoming screenings across the country at www.freshthemovie.com, e-mail marla@edibleaustin.com for a free screening opportunity!,Downtown on the Farm with Carol Ann Sayle and Marla Camp (7:45)
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Carol Ann Sayle, what to look for at supermarkets, real food, no questionable labels or ingredients, growing gardens in a healthy way, soil is an important asset, cook at home,A Preview of the Upcoming American Cheese Society National Conference with Cathy Strange (10:19)
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cheese making, young food culture in America, tradition, true sources, raw milk versus pasteurized, harmful bacteria is eliminated when heat is added to the curds that make up the cheese, domestic regulatory issues, also issues in Canada and Australia, trying to capture the complex characteristics of milk from generations ago, American Cheese Society, volunteer run not for profit, growing number of producers, American legislation issues, food safety and more diverse products, sustainability, retail, distributor, consumer relationships, no raw milk ban, just on the age of the raw milk cheese, advancement of the American cheese trade, opportunities to taste, www.cheesesociety.org for more information!,Marla and Edgar Diaz Discuss the Process of Cheesemaking at Lucky Layla Farm (9:47)
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soft cheeses, fresh cheeses never go uneaten within 30 days, focus on producer is more important, traceability of the milk, 6 month and 1 year aged goat cheeses, Lucky Layla Farm of Plano, Texas, www.luckylayla.com, softer cheeses lend themselves to different uses, pairing chees with cooking techniques and ingredients, Edgar is native to Colombia, difficult to introduce Colombian and Spanish named cheeses to the American market,To comment on this episode click here. There are currently Comments
