Living in Los Osos has transformed the culinary endeavors of KCBX Morning Edition host Rachel Duchak, and it starts in her garden. Homegrown, carefully attended, and seasonally selected shape Rachel’s passion for plants. Visiting in her fog-kissed garden, we learn about her journey from the Midwest to California, and from English professor to radio host in this “Playing With Food.”
Playing With Food: Journeys with Rachel
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Rachel's Garden: artichoke in foreground, blueberries and strawberries in background.
Rachel Duchak
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Rachel's Garden: Fruit set on an apricot tree.
Rachel Duchak
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Rachel Duchak: "Cousin It" wild fennel bulb she keeps to feed caterpillars and host ladybugs.
Rachel Duchak
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Rachel's Garden: baby Black Swallowtail caterpillar on wild fennel; they just appeared this week.
Rachel Duchak
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Rachel's Garden: blue flowers and the greenhouse: blue borage for the bees with heirloom tomatoes, Cocozelle zucchini squash, and a collection of onions and garlic.
Rachel Duchak
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Rachel's Garden: Thai basil in the greenhouse for making pho.
Rachel Duchak
