This week we have Jimmy’s second road-show from The Craft Malt Conference in Portland, Maine, which was held from March 16 to March 18, 2023. Joining Jimmy this time around are three new friends who are making a splash in the malt world. Jeff Bloem is the Founder and Maltster...

Seeing people adversely affected by not planning for more resilient futures, both in the face of climate change and in the face of inevitable economic change, has shaped Briana Warner's entire career. From working with the US Foreign Service as an undergrad to now running Atlantic Sea Farms, Bri has...

We’re drawing closer to the Craft Malt Conference 2023! The event is being held in Portland, Maine, from March 16 to March 18, 2023, and Jesse Bussard, Executive Director of the Craft Maltsters Guild, is back with a couple of friends for another Pre-Show! Meet Rob Arnold, President of Advanced...

Allison Lakin of Lakin's Gorges Cheese is the Head Cheesemaker and Owner of East Forty Farm.

It looks like 2023 is going to be another big year for Craft Malt! The Craft Malt Conference is back in Portland, Maine, from March 16 to March 18, 2023. Preview the great lineup of speakers and other participants right here. Joining Jimmy today is Jesse Bussard, Executive Director of...

According to the University of Maine Senator George J. Mitchell Center for Sustainability Solutions, the number of young farmers and food producers in the state is growing. This includes cheesemakers - some new, and some who have been making cheese for years and are growing their operations. Jessie Dowling, founder...

The ocean’s finite supply is vulnerable to overfishing and environmental degradation. We look at what sustainable seafood really means.

We are joined today by Jordan Rubin, who is the co-owner of Crispy Gai, and chef-owner of Mr. Tuna, and the forthcoming Bar Futo — all located in downtown Portland, ME. Jordan has always been drawn to Japanese cuisine and has spent his 20-year career working in some of the...

This week on Beer Sessions Radio, Jimmy will drive all the way to Kittery, Maine for an in-depth lecture on beer styles and beer history. This exciting course is currently taught by Woody Mott, son of Tod Mott the New England brewing legend, and Horst Dornbusch, editor and contributor for...

The best thing -- and the worst -- thing about food businesses is that it seems so easy to begin one. And it is not. Our guest Jack Barber and his brother Max started Mainely Burgers over 10 years ago as green college kids looking for summer jobs. Now they...