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Wednesday April 2, 2008, 12:00 PM
The Taste of Place
Most Americans' food travels 1500 miles or more before
arriving on the dinner table. In the
course of that journey the connection between taste and place can be lost. In her new book, The Taste of Place, UVM Nutrition and Food Sciences Professor Amy
Trubek explores why the uniqueness of local taste matters. She also explores the idea of terroir-a French term loosely translated
as "sense of place" and used originally to describe geographic characteristics
of wine, coffee, and tea. Trubek argues
that the term can now be applied to our food. (Listen)
Also, according to UN figures, two million Iraqi refugees
have fled into neighboring countries since the U.S.
invasion in 2003. Now, one Vermont
man is working to make sure they have access to health care. We talk with Brattleboro
resident Noah Baker Merrill, who is the founder and coordinator of a grass
roots medical relief project called Direct Aid Iraq. (Listen)
And, we talk with Vermont
composer Gwyneth Walker. She's composed
more than 170 pieces for chorus, orchestra, band and chamber groups. One of her most recent works is a cantata
based on Anne Morrow Lindbergh's book, A
Gift from the Sea for the Bella Voce Women's Chorus. The group will be touring the state to
perform the work, Lessons from the Sea
this month. (Listen)
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