/tags/food-food-culture Food & Food Culture en-US Copyright KUNC/Community Radio for Northern Colorado 2020 Wed, 02 Apr 2025 11:40:00 GMT /podcast/inthenoco/2025-04-02/how-longmonts-goodlove-foods-found-its-niche-in-the-crowded-gluten-free-food-business If you think eating gluten free means giving up baked goods like biscuits and cinnamon rolls, a Longmont business wants you to think differently. GoodLove Foods recently made an appearance on the TV show Shark Tank – and came away with a deal. You can learn what got them started, and why their business is thriving amidst a saturated gluten-free market. Wed, 02 Apr 2025 11:40:00 GMT /podcast/inthenoco/2025-04-02/how-longmonts-goodlove-foods-found-its-niche-in-the-crowded-gluten-free-food-business In The NoCo, Ariel Lavery, Erin O'Toole, Brad Turner /news/2025-03-29/bill-would-cut-red-tape-for-food-truck-operators-in-the-state House Bill 1295 eases licensing and permitting requirements for food trucks that operate in different jurisdictions. Sat, 29 Mar 2025 12:00:00 GMT /news/2025-03-29/bill-would-cut-red-tape-for-food-truck-operators-in-the-state Monte Whaley, Colorado Community Media /podcast/inthenoco/2025-02-14/inside-csus-new-chocolate-laboratory-and-the-delicious-research-happening-there A new laboratory run by Colorado State University is devoted to the study of chocolate: how it’s made, how to create new varieties, and why people can’t get enough of those Valentine’s Day chocolates. Fri, 14 Feb 2025 12:40:00 GMT /podcast/inthenoco/2025-02-14/inside-csus-new-chocolate-laboratory-and-the-delicious-research-happening-there In The NoCo, Erin O'Toole, Ariel Lavery, Brad Turner /podcast/inthenoco/2024-12-27/why-people-love-colorados-signature-chile-pepper-according-to-the-man-who-developed-it Chilly winter nights are the perfect time to cook something spicy – and many folks swear by Colorado’s signature chile pepper – the Pueblo chile. Today on In The NoCo: We talk with the man who developed Colorado's signature chile pepper – and learn why it inspires so much local pride. It’s part of a look back at our favorite science-related episodes of the year. Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:35:00 GMT /podcast/inthenoco/2024-12-27/why-people-love-colorados-signature-chile-pepper-according-to-the-man-who-developed-it In The NoCo, Erin O'Toole, Ariel Lavery, Brad Turner /podcast/inthenoco/2024-12-12/how-to-shrink-your-carbon-footprint-by-rethinking-what-food-you-buy-at-the-grocery-store If you’re looking to shrink your carbon footprint, your best strategy may be to start by adjusting your grocery list. That’s the message in a new book by a Fort Collins scientist who studies the link between climate change and the food we eat. Author Mark Easter shares his best tips today in the second installment of In the NoCo’s holiday book club. Thu, 12 Dec 2024 12:30:00 GMT /podcast/inthenoco/2024-12-12/how-to-shrink-your-carbon-footprint-by-rethinking-what-food-you-buy-at-the-grocery-store In The NoCo, Brad Turner, Ariel Lavery /podcast/inthenoco/2024-12-05/a-barbecue-historian-champions-a-forgotten-colorado-culinary-hero Columbus B. Hill was a towering figure in Colorado’s barbecue history. Back in the late 1800s, his food was so good, it was served to thousands of people at the state Capitol. But these days, not many people know his name. Today we talk with barbecue historian Adrian Miller about why he wrote about the “best barbecue man in the West.” It’s part of In The NoCo’s new Holiday Book Club! Thu, 05 Dec 2024 12:35:00 GMT /podcast/inthenoco/2024-12-05/a-barbecue-historian-champions-a-forgotten-colorado-culinary-hero In The NoCo, Erin O'Toole, Brad Turner /podcast/inthenoco/2024-10-04/meet-the-man-who-gave-colorado-its-own-signature-chile-pepper-and-sparked-a-rivalry-with-new-mexico Head to the farmers market this time of year, and the aroma of roasted Colorado-grown Pueblo chile peppers fills the crisp autumn air. So how did Colorado get its own signature chile variety? On today's In The NoCo, we meet the man who brought the Pueblo chile to life. Fri, 04 Oct 2024 11:35:00 GMT /podcast/inthenoco/2024-10-04/meet-the-man-who-gave-colorado-its-own-signature-chile-pepper-and-sparked-a-rivalry-with-new-mexico In The NoCo, Erin O'Toole, Ariel Lavery /podcast/inthenoco/2024-09-06/a-forgotten-hero-of-colorado-barbecue-history-is-about-to-get-some-overdue-recognition Columbus B. Hill was a legendary figure in Colorado’s barbecue history. Back in the late 1800s, his food was so good, it was served to thousands of people at the state Capitol. But these days, not many people know his name. Today on In The NoCo, Denver author Adrian Miller shares the story of the "best barbecue man in the West.” Fri, 06 Sep 2024 11:35:00 GMT /podcast/inthenoco/2024-09-06/a-forgotten-hero-of-colorado-barbecue-history-is-about-to-get-some-overdue-recognition In The NoCo, Erin O'Toole, Brad Turner /podcast/inthenoco/2024-06-05/he-wanted-to-create-a-foraging-community-now-he-teaches-people-how-to-find-wild-food Nearly ten years ago, Orion Aon wanted to find a community of people who shared his interest in foraging for edible wild plants and mushrooms. Now he runs a business that helps people connect with nature by finding – and cooking with – common weeds. On In The NoCo, we head outside to see what kind of wild foods we can find. Wed, 05 Jun 2024 11:35:00 GMT /podcast/inthenoco/2024-06-05/he-wanted-to-create-a-foraging-community-now-he-teaches-people-how-to-find-wild-food In The NoCo, Erin O'Toole /podcast/inthenoco/2024-05-24/craving-less-meat-on-memorial-day-try-these-meatless-suggestions If you’re planning your cookout for the upcoming Memorial Day holiday, we’ve got some ideas to help you get started. And they don’t involve any meat. On today’s In the NoCo, we’ll hear some intriguing recipe ideas from a local vegan chef. Fri, 24 May 2024 11:35:00 GMT /podcast/inthenoco/2024-05-24/craving-less-meat-on-memorial-day-try-these-meatless-suggestions In The NoCo, Ariel Lavery, Erin O'Toole