Real Food Real Talk Mon, 27 Oct 2025 21:07:04 +0000 Mon, 27 Oct 2025 21:07:04 +0000 Libsyn RSSgen 1.0 http://realfoodrealtalk.com http://realfoodrealtalk.com () https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/0/e/f/2/0ef2776518117aa7/RFRT_Pod_Artwork.png Real Food Real Talk false episodic no 14: Ferment To Be 14: Ferment To Be Fri, 05 Sep 2014 14:30:04 +0000 Fermentation y’all! A way to preserve food over a long cold season. A source of amazing nutrients and probiotics for your body. An expression of culture and identity. An action we can take in the steps towards reclaiming our food system. Oh, and it’s also really tasty! Amanda Feifer of Phickle.com sat down with Jaq to share her rich experiences navigating the world of fermentation. Learn what it is, why you would want to do it, and how you would go about making your own tasty fermented creation. Come explore the wondrous art of fermentation with us!

 

]]> Fermentation y’all! A way to preserve food over a long cold season. A source of amazing nutrients and probiotics for your body. An expression of culture and identity. An action we can take in the steps towards reclaiming our food system. Oh, and it’s also really tasty! Amanda Feifer of Phickle.com sat down with Jaq to share her rich experiences navigating the world of fermentation. Learn what it is, why you would want to do it, and how you would go about making your own tasty fermented creation. Come explore the wondrous art of fermentation with us!

 

]]> 40:41 false full 13: Quick Bites: Ask An Animal Rights Activist 13: Quick Bites: Ask An Animal Rights Activist Thu, 28 Aug 2014 06:06:19 +0000 Quick Bites is a new series giving you a behind the scenes listen to our guests talking candidly with Host Jaq Gleason. Interesting questions, quick answers, and a whole lot of laughter. This episode features Paul Shapiro, Vice President of Farm Animal Protection for the Humane Society of the United States. Jaq interviewed him as part of our upcoming in-depth podcast on sustainable meat. Enjoy this little taste and remember, food worth eating is worth discussing.

]]> Quick Bites is a new series giving you a behind the scenes listen to our guests talking candidly with Host Jaq Gleason. Interesting questions, quick answers, and a whole lot of laughter. This episode features Paul Shapiro, Vice President of Farm Animal Protection for the Humane Society of the United States. Jaq interviewed him as part of our upcoming in-depth podcast on sustainable meat. Enjoy this little taste and remember, food worth eating is worth discussing.

]]> 07:30 false full 12: Corporate Control Over Natural Brands & How it Affects You 12: Corporate Control Over Natural Brands & How it Affects You Thu, 14 Aug 2014 16:08:44 +0000 Food labels are the cause of much debate these days, especially when trying to understand what they are actually trying to convey to us, the consumers. In this episode we explore the term natural—what we think it means and how that’s been co-opted by the last two decades of corporate takes overs of small natural food companies. Clarissa Leon, Food Editor of Alternet.org, joins us to share her thoughts on this trend, as well as the details of a recent lawsuit against Kashi and Kellogg over their use of the natural label and what this could mean for other food processors.

]]> Food labels are the cause of much debate these days, especially when trying to understand what they are actually trying to convey to us, the consumers. In this episode we explore the term natural—what we think it means and how that’s been co-opted by the last two decades of corporate takes overs of small natural food companies. Clarissa Leon, Food Editor of Alternet.org, joins us to share her thoughts on this trend, as well as the details of a recent lawsuit against Kashi and Kellogg over their use of the natural label and what this could mean for other food processors.

]]> 17:19 false full 11: Urban Wine Making: A Woman's Perspective 11: Urban Wine Making: A Woman's Perspective Thu, 31 Jul 2014 15:16:05 +0000 Urban winery doesn’t exactly bring to mind the idyllic country side complete with endless hillsides of sun drenched grape vines. But there is something special happening within the enclaves of our cities. People are working hard to bring you delicious fermented fruits with all the skill of an estate winery, sans the pretensions. Despite women graduating with almost half of the enology degrees at UC Davis and purchasing near three quarters of the wine in the United States, they only make up 10% of the actual winemakers. We sat down with Shauna Rosenblum of Rock Wall Wine Company who is putting out some award winning wines from an old airplane hanger in Alameda, California. We explored what it’s like to be a woman in a field dominated by men, why urban wine-making is so awesome, and learned all about the Urban Wine Experience event taking place this weekend in Oakland. Join us to get a little local wine flavor!

 

 

]]> Urban winery doesn’t exactly bring to mind the idyllic country side complete with endless hillsides of sun drenched grape vines. But there is something special happening within the enclaves of our cities. People are working hard to bring you delicious fermented fruits with all the skill of an estate winery, sans the pretensions. Despite women graduating with almost half of the enology degrees at UC Davis and purchasing near three quarters of the wine in the United States, they only make up 10% of the actual winemakers. We sat down with Shauna Rosenblum of Rock Wall Wine Company who is putting out some award winning wines from an old airplane hanger in Alameda, California. We explored what it’s like to be a woman in a field dominated by men, why urban wine-making is so awesome, and learned all about the Urban Wine Experience event taking place this weekend in Oakland. Join us to get a little local wine flavor!

 

 

]]> 22:47 false full 10: Home Cooking Your Way To Your Own Food Business 10: Home Cooking Your Way To Your Own Food Business Fri, 28 Mar 2014 06:27:24 +0000 Have you ever been told, “Your bread is fantastic, you should sell it!” Or maybe you’re interested in starting a small business out of your home as a way to generate a little extra cash. Perhaps you are already doing this, but you’re not really sure if it’s legal.

Good news, it probably is. Over 30 states have recently passed laws allowing food made in the home to be sold to the public. These are commonly referred to as cottage food laws, but in California it is known as the Homemade Food Act of 2012.

There are many people working to transform our food system into something more equitable and sustainable. The Homemade Food Act provides an opportunity to do just that. We spoke with a number of different people within the cottage food movement to hear their stories.

]]> Have you ever been told, “Your bread is fantastic, you should sell it!” Or maybe you’re interested in starting a small business out of your home as a way to generate a little extra cash. Perhaps you are already doing this, but you’re not really sure if it’s legal.

Good news, it probably is. Over 30 states have recently passed laws allowing food made in the home to be sold to the public. These are commonly referred to as cottage food laws, but in California it is known as the Homemade Food Act of 2012.

There are many people working to transform our food system into something more equitable and sustainable. The Homemade Food Act provides an opportunity to do just that. We spoke with a number of different people within the cottage food movement to hear their stories.

]]> 38:57 false full 09: Using a food business to fund non-profits: solidariTEA 09: Using a food business to fund non-profits: solidariTEA Thu, 27 Feb 2014 18:49:00 +0000 Food, justice, and the entrepreneurial spirit find their full expression with SolidariTEA. This Bay Area based organization is dedicated to supporting the efforts of local non profits through the sale of a delicious and healthful beverage. They've created a new, sustainable model to address the funding challenges facing non profits today, and are partnering with People's Grocery and the Rock Paper Scissor Collective in Oakland. And of course, SolidariTEA is also a tasty addition to your grocery shelf! Jaq spoke with Co-Founder and Product Manager Trey Jalbert about SolidariTEA's philosophy, which is exemplified in who they partner with, where their tea comes from and how its made.

 

]]> Food, justice, and the entrepreneurial spirit find their full expression with SolidariTEA. This Bay Area based organization is dedicated to supporting the efforts of local non profits through the sale of a delicious and healthful beverage. They've created a new, sustainable model to address the funding challenges facing non profits today, and are partnering with People's Grocery and the Rock Paper Scissor Collective in Oakland. And of course, SolidariTEA is also a tasty addition to your grocery shelf! Jaq spoke with Co-Founder and Product Manager Trey Jalbert about SolidariTEA's philosophy, which is exemplified in who they partner with, where their tea comes from and how its made.

 

]]> 26:29 false full 08: Raw Milk Revealed 08: Raw Milk Revealed Thu, 16 Jan 2014 23:45:00 +0000 Know your farmer know your food, eat local, eat real, you've heard this story for awhile now. But what about real milk? Raw milk activists have been pushing for years for the right to produce and sell raw milk to the public. The FDA and many public health officials warn that it is an extremely harmful product, particularly for children. Yet others believe that it is a key component of eating a healthy, whole foods diet. Here's a story that highlights the ongoing struggle to redefine our food system to reflect the health needs of the people and the environment. Raw Milk Revealed in episode #8.

]]> Know your farmer know your food, eat local, eat real, you've heard this story for awhile now. But what about real milk? Raw milk activists have been pushing for years for the right to produce and sell raw milk to the public. The FDA and many public health officials warn that it is an extremely harmful product, particularly for children. Yet others believe that it is a key component of eating a healthy, whole foods diet. Here's a story that highlights the ongoing struggle to redefine our food system to reflect the health needs of the people and the environment. Raw Milk Revealed in episode #8.

]]> 49:25 false full 07: The Free Farm Stand: A History 07: The Free Farm Stand: A History Thu, 12 Dec 2013 10:36:56 +0000

On Episode #7 we learn about all the amazing works of Tree & the folks at The Free Farm Stand in San Francisco & we get some restaurant tips from Geneva Europa, Co-Owner of Savor Oakland Food Tours.

Free Farm Stand:
Like: facebook.com/freefarmstand
Website: FreeFarmStand.org

 

Savor Oakland:
Follow: @SavorOakland
 Website: Savor Oakland
Tumblr: savoroakland.tumblr.com

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On Episode #7 we learn about all the amazing works of Tree & the folks at The Free Farm Stand in San Francisco & we get some restaurant tips from Geneva Europa, Co-Owner of Savor Oakland Food Tours.

Free Farm Stand: Like: facebook.com/freefarmstand Website: FreeFarmStand.org

 

Savor Oakland: Follow: @SavorOakland Website: Savor Oakland Tumblr: savoroakland.tumblr.com

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]]> 36:52 false full 06: Giving thanks, with a twist 06: Giving thanks, with a twist Mon, 25 Nov 2013 12:01:41 +0000

Our Thanksgiving Special features turkey carving tips from 4505 Meats' Head Butcher Thomas McEntee, Pastry Chef Jessica Entzel's spin on the Thanksgiving classic pecan pie, & we talk food waste recovery with Food Runner's Founder Mary Risely.

Food Runners:
Website: Food Runners
Donate
Volunteer

4505 Meats:
Follow: @4505meats
 Website: 4505 Meats
Like: facebook.com/4505meats

Pastry Chef, Jessica Entzel's:

Orange Pecan Pie Tarts

> Tart filling

  • 3/4 Stick butter
  • 1 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 c molasses
  • 1/4c maple syrup
  • 1/4c agave nectar
  • 2 tsp Orange liqueur
  • 1 tsp orange zest
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 3 large eggs
  • 2 cups pecans (or any other nut!

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Our Thanksgiving Special features turkey carving tips from 4505 Meats' Head Butcher Thomas McEntee, Pastry Chef Jessica Entzel's spin on the Thanksgiving classic pecan pie, & we talk food waste recovery with Food Runner's Founder Mary Risely.

Food Runners: Website: Food Runners Donate Volunteer

4505 Meats: Follow: @4505meats Website: 4505 Meats Like: facebook.com/4505meats

Pastry Chef, Jessica Entzel's:

Orange Pecan Pie Tarts

> Tart filling

  • 3/4 Stick butter
  • 1 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 c molasses
  • 1/4c maple syrup
  • 1/4c agave nectar
  • 2 tsp Orange liqueur
  • 1 tsp orange zest
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 3 large eggs
  • 2 cups pecans (or any other nut!

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]]> 27:45 false full 05: Making Impact – Conversations with a Food Activist 05: Making Impact – Conversations with a Food Activist Fri, 15 Nov 2013 10:32:45 +0000

From permaculture and food as medicine, to art and technology, we talk the many facets of food justice with Food Activist and Impact Hub Oakland's Co-Founder Ashara Ekundayo. Dehydration as a method of preservation that can be delicious and addicting, Randall Hughes of Oaktown Jerk shares his delicious methods with us. Where can you get tasty food, a great beer selection and some spicy Cajun Po'Boys? Well, probably lots of places, but East Bay Express Restaurant Critic Luke Tsai gives us the goods on some prime spots in the East Bay.

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From permaculture and food as medicine, to art and technology, we talk the many facets of food justice with Food Activist and Impact Hub Oakland's Co-Founder Ashara Ekundayo. Dehydration as a method of preservation that can be delicious and addicting, Randall Hughes of Oaktown Jerk shares his delicious methods with us. Where can you get tasty food, a great beer selection and some spicy Cajun Po'Boys? Well, probably lots of places, but East Bay Express Restaurant Critic Luke Tsai gives us the goods on some prime spots in the East Bay.

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]]> 45:53 false full 04: How far do you go for Groceries? Food Deserts in the U.S. 04: How far do you go for Groceries? Food Deserts in the U.S. Thu, 31 Oct 2013 11:06:41 +0000

25 million people in the U.S. live in food deserts, Mandela Marketplace tells us about how they are rectifying that in West Oakland. Olive oil is at the top of the list for food fraud. What's in your Olive Oil? 4th generation farmer Jonathan Sciabica explains & a delicious soup recipe from San Francisco native & food blogger Tara Condell.

Chorizo Lentil Soup recipe on this episode:
Food and Other Things

Info about Food Deserts:
http://apps.ams.usda.gov/fooddeserts/foodDeserts.aspx
http://www.cdc.gov/features/fooddeserts/
http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2013/03/13/174112591/how-to-find-a-food-desert-near-you
http://www.scientificamerican.com/article.cfm?id=high-and-dry-in-the-food
http://www.pbs.org/independentlens/blog/can-food-deserts-become-oases
http://grist.org/list/this-sobering-map-shows-you-all-of-americas-food-deserts/
http://www.economist.com/node/18929190
http://www.theatlanticwire.com/national/2011/05/food-desert-map-united-states/37530/
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/susan-blumenthal/food-deserts_b_3822428.html
http://www.foodispower.org/food-deserts/

Sciabica & Sons Olive Oil:
sunshineinabottle.com

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25 million people in the U.S. live in food deserts, Mandela Marketplace tells us about how they are rectifying that in West Oakland. Olive oil is at the top of the list for food fraud. What's in your Olive Oil? 4th generation farmer Jonathan Sciabica explains & a delicious soup recipe from San Francisco native & food blogger Tara Condell.

Chorizo Lentil Soup recipe on this episode: Food and Other Things

Info about Food Deserts: http://apps.ams.usda.gov/fooddeserts/foodDeserts.aspx http://www.cdc.gov/features/fooddeserts/ http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2013/03/13/174112591/how-to-find-a-food-desert-near-you http://www.scientificamerican.com/article.cfm?id=high-and-dry-in-the-food http://www.pbs.org/independentlens/blog/can-food-deserts-become-oases http://grist.org/list/this-sobering-map-shows-you-all-of-americas-food-deserts/ http://www.economist.com/node/18929190 http://www.theatlanticwire.com/national/2011/05/food-desert-map-united-states/37530/ http://www.huffingtonpost.com/susan-blumenthal/food-deserts_b_3822428.html http://www.foodispower.org/food-deserts/

Sciabica & Sons Olive Oil: sunshineinabottle.com

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]]> 41:21 false full 03: I want Fresh Juice! 03: I want Fresh Juice! Fri, 18 Oct 2013 11:20:43 +0000

On this week's show we talk taco trucks in Oakland's Fruitvale district with Berkeleyside NOSH's Kate Williams. From fresh in a bottle, to juice bars, & making your own at home, owner of Sow Juice Luisa Alberto talks us through it.  The people who feed us can't feed themselves; Jaq breaks down food worker wages in the United States.

Fruitvale Taco spots mentioned on the show:

Guadalajara Taco Truck
44th Ave and International Blvd
Oakland, CA 94620
Neighborhood: East Oakland

Taco Grill
3340 E 12th St # 11
Oakland, CA 94601

Mariscos Sinaloa
2138 International Blvd
Oakland, CA 94601

Pipirin Taco Stand
34th Ave & Farnam St
Oakland, CA 94620

Kate's Full Review & List:
BerkeleysideNosh

Stay up to date with Sow Juice:
Website: SowSF.com
Follow: @sowsf
Like: facebook.com/sowingsf

The people who feed you, can't feed themselves.

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On this week's show we talk taco trucks in Oakland's Fruitvale district with Berkeleyside NOSH's Kate Williams. From fresh in a bottle, to juice bars, & making your own at home, owner of Sow Juice Luisa Alberto talks us through it. The people who feed us can't feed themselves; Jaq breaks down food worker wages in the United States.

Fruitvale Taco spots mentioned on the show:

Guadalajara Taco Truck 44th Ave and International Blvd Oakland, CA 94620 Neighborhood: East Oakland

Taco Grill 3340 E 12th St # 11 Oakland, CA 94601

Mariscos Sinaloa 2138 International Blvd Oakland, CA 94601

Pipirin Taco Stand 34th Ave & Farnam St Oakland, CA 94620

Kate's Full Review & List: BerkeleysideNosh

Stay up to date with Sow Juice: Website: SowSF.com Follow: @sowsf Like: facebook.com/sowingsf

The people who feed you, can't feed themselves.

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]]> 26:48 false full 02: Waste not, Want not 02: Waste not, Want not Thu, 03 Oct 2013 12:37:40 +0000

On this weeks show we talk Granola, San Franola Granola that is, Roaster & Co Founder Matt Teichmann joins us. Did you know 40% of the food we produce in the US is thrown away? We talk creative solutions to tackle this problem with Food Shift Executive Director Dana Frasz, & Eastbay Express Restaurant Critic Luke Tsai fills us in on where to get our grub on in the Eastbay.

00.51 Eastbay Express Restaurant Critic, Luke Tsai
6:43 San Franola Granola, Matt Teichmann 
17:45 Food Shift, Executive Director Dana Frasz

Restaurants mentioned on the show:

- Tian Jin Dumplings
989 Franklin St
Ste B (between 11th St & 10th St)
Oakland, CA 94607
Luke's Review

- Lucky Three Seven
2868 Fruitvale Ave
(at Brookdale Ave)
Oakland, CA 94602
Luke's Review

For more information about the quarterly Food Summit that San Franola Granola Hosts:
Email: food@sanfranolagranola.com
Website: sanfranolagranola.com
Like: facebook.com/SanFranolaGranola
Follow: @sanfranolaco

Get involved with Food Shift:
Volunteer: foodshift.net/get-involved
Donate: foodshift.net/donate
Website: foodshift.net
Like: facebook.com/foodshift

Featured Restaurant Critic Luke Tsai:
Blog: What the Fork
Follow: @theluketsai
Website: Eastbay Express
Like: facebook.com/eastbayexpress

FEEDBACK
Email ray at talkrealfood dot com

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On this weeks show we talk Granola, San Franola Granola that is, Roaster & Co Founder Matt Teichmann joins us. Did you know 40% of the food we produce in the US is thrown away? We talk creative solutions to tackle this problem with Food Shift Executive Director Dana Frasz, & Eastbay Express Restaurant Critic Luke Tsai fills us in on where to get our grub on in the Eastbay.

00.51 Eastbay Express Restaurant Critic, Luke Tsai 6:43 San Franola Granola, Matt Teichmann 17:45 Food Shift, Executive Director Dana Frasz

Restaurants mentioned on the show:

- Tian Jin Dumplings 989 Franklin St Ste B (between 11th St & 10th St) Oakland, CA 94607 Luke's Review

- Lucky Three Seven 2868 Fruitvale Ave (at Brookdale Ave) Oakland, CA 94602 Luke's Review

For more information about the quarterly Food Summit that San Franola Granola Hosts: Email: food@sanfranolagranola.com Website: sanfranolagranola.com Like: facebook.com/SanFranolaGranola Follow: @sanfranolaco

Get involved with Food Shift: Volunteer: foodshift.net/get-involved Donate: foodshift.net/donate Website: foodshift.net Like: facebook.com/foodshift

Featured Restaurant Critic Luke Tsai: Blog: What the Fork Follow: @theluketsai Website: Eastbay Express Like: facebook.com/eastbayexpress

FEEDBACK Email ray at talkrealfood dot com

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]]> 37:22 false full 01: Inaugural Episode – Eat Real Festival 2013 01: Inaugural Episode – Eat Real Festival 2013 Thu, 19 Sep 2013 12:23:42 +0000

Vegan food, from catering to Food Truck, Hella Vegan Eats Co-Founder Sylvee Esquivel takes us on their journey.   Kombucha in a can? House Kombucha Owner Rana Lehmer Chang discusses. Let's celebrate it all and more at the Eat Real Festival, Executive Director Marcy Coburn guides us through this spectacular food event!

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Vegan food, from catering to Food Truck, Hella Vegan Eats Co-Founder Sylvee Esquivel takes us on their journey. Kombucha in a can? House Kombucha Owner Rana Lehmer Chang discusses. Let's celebrate it all and more at the Eat Real Festival, Executive Director Marcy Coburn guides us through this spectacular food event!

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]]> 42:13 false full 00: About the Show 00: About the Show Mon, 08 Jul 2013 19:03:37 +0000

Episode 00:

The Real Food Real Talk Podcast. Coming to iTunes and Stitcher Radio Thursday, September 19th 2013. Learn what the show is about!

Learn more About Us & the show. 

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Episode 00:

The Real Food Real Talk Podcast. Coming to iTunes and Stitcher Radio Thursday, September 19th 2013. Learn what the show is about!

Learn more About Us & the show.

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