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Our guest this week is Craig Ruggless who, along with his husband Gary Jackemuk, runs Winnetka Farms in Los Angeles’ San Fernando valley. Craig and Gary grow heirloom Italian vegetables, breed standard double-laced Barnevelder chickens, bake bread, preserve food and much more. In the first part of our conversation we’ll talk about Craig’s Italian heritage and heirloom Italian vegetables. In the second part, on next week’s podcast, we’ll discuss urban livestock. During part 1 Craig mentions:

• Spigarello as the new kale
• Radicchio di Castelfranco
• Red Pear Tomato
• Striato di Napoli zucchini
• Lunga di Napoli squash
• Making pumpkin syrup
• Candied fruits
• Cardoons

If you’d like to stay in touch with Craig you can find him at The Kitchen at Winnetka Farms.

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