Science is trial and error, and the scientists and engineers will tell you the failures are just as important as the successes, 'cuz it tells you-- now you know what not to do.
On this week's show producer Josephine McRobbie dives into the food science archive at North Carolina State University and uncover some strange experiments...atomic peanuts, anyone?
Jackie Bea Howard shares a recipe for a colorful bowl featuring gingered meatballs, and Moroccan flavors.
And Harvest Public Media takes a look at the struggles farmers face when it comes to Health Insurance.
Music on this episode:
Poor Souls by Actual Figures
Endless Dancing on Gede Pangrango by KieLoKaz, via Free Music Archive
Music in Josephine McRobbie's story by Suislyfe, Alexander Nakarada, Immortal Beats and Wido, via SoundCloud CC
Note:The section of oral history with Walton Gregory (heard in this episode), provided by NCSU.
Stories On This Episode
Jackie Bea's Moroccan-Inspired Cauliflower-Rice Bowl
Make your bowl your own, but be sure to make extra gingered-turkey meatballs, and freeze them for another dish.
Take A Dive Into The NC State Archives
Archivists Todd Kosmerick and Virginia Ferris are with the Special Collections Research Center at NC State. They work to identify and preserve historically valuable records and documents related to farming and foods.
Farm Bureaus Try For Affordable Health Care Coverage, But Plans Exclude Some
"This has been one of our greatest struggles, not only financially but emotionally."