"Ever found yourself chuckling at the peculiarities of podcasting, like the great "podcast voice" debate? That's just a slice of what's on the menu in our latest episode. As we swap stories about our kitchen experiments, you'll hear about my chimichurri triumphs and why strawberries on ice cream with a sprinkle of homemade granola is the new dessert du jour in my home. But it's not all about the savory victories; there's a candid share about the health journey I'm on, including a switch to decaf lattes for a blood sugar reset. These lifestyle tidbits are just the appetizer to a hearty discussion filled with personal anecdotes and revelations from the nooks and crannies of daily life.

Turning the page, we honor the extraordinary lives of Will and Ariel Durant, whose partnership in life and literature paints a vivid tableau of Western civilization. The Durants' exploration of socialism, as detailed in "The Lessons of History," offers a stimulating backdrop for our chat about how societies balance the scales between the individual and the collective, especially in times of strife. And because a conversation with us isn't complete without a nod to current reads and rhythms, I open the book on "Homesteading" by Jean Logsdon and the story of Paint Rock Valley, followed by a reveal of my indispensable 'garden jams' playlist. Just as a garden blooms with diverse flora, so does this episode with a bouquet of topics from history and literature to the sweet symphony of life's simple pleasures."

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Mentioned in this episode:
Restorative Kitchen
The 7 Silly Eaters
One Morning in Maine
NT Wright - Surprised by Hope
Paint Rock Valley article
Gene Logsdon Homesteading: How to Find New Independence on the Land
The Lessons of History
Garden Jams
Drew and Ellie Holcombe
Jess Ray

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Music on the podcast was composed by Kevin Dailey. The artist is Garden Friend. The track is the instrumental version of “On a Cloud”