A friendly conversation around the kitchen table with mostly local people who are interested in food.
Violetta Toteva, originally from Bulgaria and a La Crosse resident for 30 years, joins Philothea for the hour.
The Edible Landscape with Joseph Meyer of Latarnia Guest House and Dave Tubbin of Second Nature at Reads Creek.
Philothea welcomes back Janelle Hillman to further dive into the wide world of pastries.
Philothea talks with Mary Christenson and Julie Turino about the Pleasant Ridge Waldorf School hot lunch program.
Philothea spends the hour with Kai Var-Epstein from Gays Mills, Wisconsin, talking about his experience living and cooking abroad in Japan.
Deborah DeCesare, a seasoned chef and culinary teacher trained at Cordon Bleu and traveled extensively in France, Italy, and the southern United States
Philothea host Sarah Clemens, owner and cheese monger at Noble Rind in Viroqua, discussing a wide variety of information all related to ... Cheese.
Philothea hosts Ben Johansen, the owner of Driftless Smoke. discussing the step by step method of preparing meat for smoking and creating authentic barbeque.
Philothea hosts Carl White from Minneapolis, sharing his deep love for home roasting coffee.
Philothea spends the hour with Darci Daniels of Garden Ridge Ranch, talking strawberry farming, sharing recipes & more.
Philothea hosts Ben Johansen of Viroqua talking food, gardening, small stock raising, possible catering business or pop-up dinners specializing in smoked locally raised meats. Coming soon: follow-up interview focusing on Ben 's project: "Viroqua Smoke."
Philothea hosts Christina Wozniak, Vice President of Taste of Stoughton, and the success of this annual food tasting event. In addition, a lively share on how to use the bounty of summer gardens
Learn about a plant-based diet for health and healing with Philothea's guest, Lois Anderson.
Philothea hosts Jennifer Kapinus, Food Service Director for the North Crawford School District discussing the innovative approach to serving wholesome and nutritious breakfast and lunch she and her staff is making for her students and teachers in this rural area.
Philothea hosts Tammy Price (DJT from Ecclectic Wonderland on WDRT) discussing her personal journey with auto-immune conditions and how she learned to be her own advocate for creating a successful path to healing.
Philothea hosts Andrew Hoerner, discussing his world wide cooking journey which lands as chef and owner of Norwegian Hollow Hideaway in rural Viroqua.
Philothea hosts Patti and Joseph owners of Latarnia Guest House in Eastman, Wisconsin discussing how to host guests for a perfect dinner party or any sized gathering where delicious food and drink is being served.
Philothea greets Tony Bezsylka from Las Tres Mujeras Winery to discuss creating a hillside paradise of organic grapes, apples and Pears.
Philothea hosts Grace Anders from Chaparra Provisions, discussing Latin Fusion cooking.
Philothea is joined by Harriet Behar of Rolling Ground, Wisconsin, to share her expertise and experience with organic farming initiatives, and talk about eggs and the avian flu. , expertise and experience with organic farming initiatives. Rolling Ground WI, talking eggs and the avian flu. expansive discussion on policy and farming.
Philothea hosts Mary Root and Kaia Deschane, discusssing the 50th Anniversary of the Kickapoo Exchange Food Coop in Gays Milla
Philothea hosts Nutritionst Laura Poe-Mathes discussing a wide variety of issues related to healthy and unhealthy diet choices.
Philothea hosts her farm neighbor, Jeanne Ruffin, discussing the ups and downs (with recipes) of gardening in the country.
Joseph Childs presents a review of the book, "The Meat Racket:The Secret Takeover of America's Food Business" by Christopher Leonard.
Philothea hosts singer-songwriter JohnSmith, performing live in the studio and sharing stories about food, travel and growing up as one of 10 children in an Irish American family.
Philothea hosts long time contributor and avid hunter and fisherman Pete Welter, sharing recipes based mainly on venison.
Joseph Childs host entomologist Dr. Skye Bruce UW Madison discussing Monarch butterflies and the importance of insects in good farming stewardship.Madison
Philothea hosts Aja Smith discussing her work with Sittin' Pretty Farm in rural Viroqua.
Joseph Childs hosts this show about Fractal Farming and a new approach to financing regenerative farming projects.
Philothea hosts Deb Arndt from the Old Oak In in Soldier's Grove discussing her interest in preparing Japanese cuisine.
Joseph Childs hosts Dylan Bruce from Driftless Seed Supply discussing the in's and out's of starting a "growing" local business.
Philothea hosts Robert Ribbens, long time Driftless are resident discussing local "Back to the Land Movement" and his wide variety of good food endeavors over the years- Part 1
Joseph Childs hosts his father Brent Childs discussing generational farming and the changes that have happened over the years.
Philothea hosts Laci Shelton, MacIntosh Memorial Library Youth Services Director and Sheena L. Cook-Fuglsang FoodWIse Nutrition Coordinator, Vernon, Crawford and Richland Counties University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Extension discussing the Growing Forward Together Garden at the library.
Philothea hosts Deb Arnt co-owner of The Old Oak Inn in Soldiers Grove-just back from a trip to Ireland and sharing recipes for St. Patrick's Day.
Emily, Membership and Outreach Coordinator at WDRT, interviews Philothea to spotlight her background, experiences, and passions as a long-time WDRT volunteer. Learn about her interesting journey to the Driftless, why she started her show and must-sees in Viroqua!
Joseph Childs hosts Dylan Bruce of Circadian Organics, and John Latham, a retired dairy farmer out of Boscobel, Wisconsin. They spend the hour talking about concentration in the agriculture industry, and its effects on rural communities.
Philothea hosts Mason Puntell from Rythm Bakery in Viroqua discussing all things sourdough
Philothea hosts Jordan Johnson discussing the art of butchering meat and a history of Johnson's One Stop in Seneca, Wisconsin
Philothea hosts Frank Wildingway discussing the foods from "The Four Cuisines" he is serving daily to students from Thoreau College in Viroqua.
Philothea hosts Joseph Childs from Crawford County Stewardship Project discussing the future of sustainable agriculture.
Philothea hosts clean environment advocates, John Gibbs and Edie Ehler, discussing the impacts of hog farming in the Driftless Area.
Philothea hosts Forrest Jahnke from The Crawford Stewardship Project discussing the impact from Confined Animal Feeding Operations ( CAFO's).
Philothea hosts Amy Forues from Hidden Springs Dairy in Westby, discussing sheep's milk cheese.
Philothea hosts Lee and Betsy Sheldon from Cashton, discussing life and work on a local commercial lavender farm
Philothea hosts Ryan Wagner from Driftless Provisons local producer of fine-line salami.
Philothea hosts Duke Welter discussing the impacts of farm raised salmon on the economy and environment.
Philothea hosts Julie de la Terre- discussing resistance to needless state licensing and getting good food to the people.
Philothea hosts her friend and longtime advocate for organic agriculture in the Driftless Area, Mike Brickel.
Philothea hosts tow "fisher.Chefs" Duke Welter and Joseph Myers discussing how to catch trout and turn it into a meal.
Philothea host George Siemon former CEO of Organic Valley discussing the roots of organic farming and the back to the land movement in the Driftless Area.
Philothea hosts Becky Redfield discussing the challenges of managing a large country garden including controlling insect pests, four legged critters and variable weather conditions. (Rebroadcast)
Philothea hosts Harriet Behar, farmer and organic activist discussing the significance or protecting the soil from which derive our sustenance.
Philothea hosts Harriet Behar, farmer and organic activist discussing the significance or protecting the soil from which derive our sustenance.
Philothea hosts Mark Kastel from The Organic Eyes discussing the ethics of Organic food production.
Philothea hosts Lars Bergen (previously heard on Who's in the Kitchen) discussing the spiritual elements of farming.
Philothea hosts Joseph Meyer discussing seasonal cooking during the winter and pulling recipes from the pantry.
Philothea hosts Deb Arndt discussing the history and current operation of the Old Oak Inn in Soldier's Grove
Philothea hosts Kristina Reser-Jaynes talking about the "Waffle Wagon" and The Snowflake Ski Jump in Westby
Philothea hosts Allen Philo in our concluding (for now) session discussing the historic unfolding of the Story of Agriulture
Philothea hosts Kristina Reser-Jaynes discussing the Norwegian "Waffle Wagon" and area events where they are available.
Philothea hosts Joseph Meyer discussing the bounty of high quality and variety of local food found in the Driftless Area
WDRT's Monthly Food and Farming show- Philothea continues her discussion with Alan Philo and the History of Agriculture.
Philothea Bezin is devoting the last show of each month to food and farming. Her first guest is Alan Philo sharing his knowledge on the historical roots of agriculture.
Philothea hosts Dwight Zietlow-local plant hunter and the beverages he concocts from local herbs, flowers and grasses
Philothea hosts Dwight Zietlow-local plant hunter and the beverages he concocts from local herbs, flowers and grasses
Philothea hosts her neighbor Molly Doane discussing making summer cakes from local foraged ingredients
Philothea hosts Ryan Wagner from Drifltess Provisions discussing creating a successful business plan for a start up food business.
Philothea hosts Olivia Birch host of WDRT's Plants for the People-People for the Plants
Philothea hosts Dani Lind reminiscing about the Rooted Spoon and sharing new ideas and ventures.
Philothea hosts Harriet Behar- "Local Treasure" discussing organic soils and seed selection for spring planting.
Philothea hosts Linda Galloway discussing Plant Based Diet sharing her philosophy and recipe suggestions.