Whether you call them by their botanical name cicer arietinum or by their common names — ceci, chickpea, garbanzo, hummus, or chana, I think you'll agree that they are indeed to most magical of all the beans! Join me as I celebrate this little legume, whose presence is known and loved in cultures, cuisines, and languages around the world! Support this podcast today at

Chickpeas: The Magic Bean

We go to the north of Italy for the 4th and last episode in our series on the cusine of the regions of Italy! Learn about the history (and preparation) of some famous Italian dishes in the north, and find out how to eat bread like an Italian! Support this podcast today at

Northern Italian Cuisine: Polenta, Focaccia, and Tiramisu

Over the last 17 years, Colleen Patrick-Goudreau has guided thousands of people through the process of becoming and staying vegan.  Using her unique blend of humor, passion, intelligence, and common sense, her message of compassion reaches countless people all around the world. She is a bestselling author of six books, including the award-winning The Joy of Vegan Baking, considered the bible of vegan baking, The Vegan Table, Color Me Vegan Vegan’s Daily Companion, On Being Vegan, and The 30-Day Vegan Challenge. With a command of traditional and new media, Colleen is also the creator of the popular online multimedia program, The 30-Day Vegan Challenge; the host and producer of the life-changing podcast Food for Thought; and she delivers inspiring lectures around the country. She has appeared on the Food Network and PBS and is a contributor to National Public Radio.

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau

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