What if your wilting Farmers Market haul wasn’t the end—but the beginning of something crave-worthy? In this episode of Essential Ingredients, Justine talks with Sam Paone of Golden State Pickle Works about how fermentation turns leftover produce into flavorful, probiotic-rich foods. They explore the health benefits, sustainability, and cultural impact of transforming food waste into gourmet pickled treats.

In this episode of Essential Ingredients, host Justine Reichman speaks with Conner Tidd, co-founder of Just Vertical, about how indoor vertical farming is reshaping food sustainability. Learn how this innovative approach empowers anyone to grow fresh, pesticide-free produce at home while reducing water usage and food miles.

In a world where food security feels increasingly fragile, Marjory Wildcraft reminds us that true resilience begins in our own backyards. As an educator in sustainable food production and home medicine, she empowers individuals to reclaim their food independence and build thriving, self-sufficient ecosystems at home. Tune in as Justine and Marjory discuss urban gardening, homegrown medicine, seed diversity, animal protein production, and strategies for creating economic and ecological resilience.