Gardening
In Westwood's food deserts, families prepare gardens for growing season
Family gardens provide fresh produce, outdoor activity and cultural connection for residents living in a designated food desert.
Feeding the Firehouse
The Nosh with Rachel Belle explores the eclectic and delicious culinary scene of the Pacific Northwest through lively and curious storytelling. We examine art, culture, trends and the outdoors, all through the lens of food and drink.
Feeding the Firehouse
Season 2 Episode 7 | 6m 25s | CC
Firefighters work, sleep and eat together, and as we learn from visiting Seattle Firehouse 27, cooking and eating shared meals helps foster bonds. But what they eat, and even how they shop, is strategic! Host Rachel Belle gets in the kitchen with Lt. Jones to learn how the role of food builds trust and creates a sense of family for those working long shifts to protect their community.
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