Hi Everyone,

I know my newsletter is supposed to be focused on food and its impact on the environment, but it is so hard to not chime in about gun control, voters rights, police brutality, and of course vaccinations. The shooting this week in Times Square in the middle of the day, injured two women and a 4 year old child, and brought renewed attention to gun violence.  Mass shootings, where 4 or more people are shot at once has more than doubled from last year!  Meanwhile, the Republicans continue to push for, and to pass new voting rights restrictions that are aimed to make it difficult for communities of color to vote, similar to the new laws passed in Georgia, Florida and Arizona. Police brutality continues to be a leading cause of death for young black men, and herd immunity against the pandemic seems to be a pipe dream. With all of this news coming at us 24/7, it is more important then ever to take control of your life, and to choose foods that will support your mental well being and your physical well being, while being kind to the planet.

Ellen Ecker Ogden Joins Bhavani on the Progressive Radio Network!

My guest this week will be Ellen Ecker Ogden. Ellen is a Vermont writer and author, and she is joining me to talk about her latest book, The New Heirloom Garden, where she shares tips on the best tasting heirloom vegetables, the most fragrant flowers, old-fashioned herbs, and heirloom recipes. Her other books include The Complete Kitchen Garden, The Vermont Cheese Book, From the Cook’s Garden and Vermont Country Store Cookbook. She co-founded The Cook’s Garden seed catalog, introducing cooks and gardeners to European specialty vegetables, herbs, and flowers. She graduated with a degree in fine arts, and attended cooking school with Marcella Hazan in Venice, Italy, and at the Ballymaloe School in Shanagarry, Ireland. Her articles and kitchen garden designs have appeared in numerous national publications, including The New York Times, Martha Stewart Living, Better Homes and Gardens, and Country Gardens. Ellen and I share so many interests and passions, that I am thrilled to have her on my show. I hope you can join us for what promises to be a great conversation!

My radio show, iEat Green with Bhavani on the Progressive Radio Network is live, every Thursday, from 10-11 am, EST.  To tune in to the live show, just navigate to PRN.fm and listen in! Or, if you prefer, listen on the phone by calling 712-775-6850.

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With Love and Gratitude,

Bhavani

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