Regular Mark Merriwether Vonderbruggen ( PhD, Chemist, Forager) returns to discuss Turmeric and its properties. Author and Cultural Ambassador M.G. Crisci joins to talk his

Director of “The Sunken Roads,” Charlotte Juergens joins us to discuss her experience making her breakthrough documentary about WWII and her Great Grandfather, while Rocco

Sousan Abadian joins us to discuss Native American Culture and Heritage Month and the Winter Solstice, while Dorothy Graham Odell – author and motivational speaker

Sara Chana-Silverstein, author of “Moodtopia” joins the podcast to talk herbs, health and more with Maria. Maria also shares a Thanksgiving poem, recipe and story

Mark Orwoll the author of “John Wayne Speaks: the Ultimate John Wayne Quote Book” and Seth Watson, founder of the Distillery of Modern Art in

Revisit the interview with Chopped contestant and gluten-free Chef, Nichole Marchetti while Maria gives a new holiday appetizer recipe you’re sure to love! Be sure

Peabody, Emmy, James Beard and Academy-Award-Winner Roger Sherman joins Maria to discuss his latest film, “The Soul of A Farmer,” chronicling the life of Patty

Dr. Mark Merriwether Vorderbruggen (PhD, Adventurer, Chemist and Forager) and Renaissance-inspired artist Randall Good join Maria to discuss culinary adventures, food stories and using the

Founder of the “196 Flavors” website and book series Mike Benayoun and Luisa Livorno Ramondo, author of “Beyond the Cobblestones” join Maria to talk food,