Who doesn’t love good, local fruit? Tune in to this week’s episode of Eat Your Words as guest host Talia Ralph chats with Sarah Huck and Brian Nicholson, the duo behind Fruitful: Four Seasons of Fresh Fruit Recipes. Fruitful is a trip to the local orchard, overflowing with ripe, seasonal produce—and it’s not just desserts! From sweet to savory, including fresh juices, every chapter is devoted to the produce of the moment: rhubarb, strawberries, apples, plums, apricots, peaches, quinces, pears, and more. This delectable cookbook showcases the bounty from New York’s favorite orchard, Red Jacket Orchards, illustrated with gorgeous full-color photography throughout—but all of the fruit can be found wherever you live. This program was brought to you by Whole Foods Market.

“This is a pivotal moment in the local food movement. We’re a part of that fabric.” [06:00]

“Sustainability for us is more than just the environment. Beyond that is the fact we have to make sure decisions we make today will pay off 5-10 years from now.” [23:00]

“The local food movement is reaching an important stage in its life cycle. I think what became clear to me is that people have made this a really important topic. Customers are trying to learn more, which is great for us as a country.” [33:00]

–Brian Nicholson on Eat Your Words

“When you get a perfect apricot, there may be nothing better.” [12:00]

“If you want to know what it’s like to own a fruit farm – now’s your chance.” [35:00]

–Sarah Huck on Eat Your Words