Calling all wine lovers!

This is our first episode with a winemaker extraordinaire. I was so happy to catch up with Janie Brooks Heuck, Managing Director of Brooks Wine, to talk about how she entered the winemaking business, the importance of biodynamic farming (keeping people and our planet healthy!), and balancing a B. Corp certification with the tough realities of the wine industry. The winery’s incredible product is why Brooks has been named one of the Top 50 Wineries in the WORLD!

I loved learning more about how special Brooks Wine is being made in the Willamette Valley in Oregon and that Riesling doesn’t have to mean too sweet to drink! Janie’s helping to spread the word about farming and making wine sustainably and responsibly—she’s even got a new wine club called Wine Atlas Collective working only with sustainable wineries around the country! Now that’s something to raise a glass to.

Her story is one of legacy, heart, and determination—she’s as dynamic and giving as they come.

You can visit Brooks Wine in Amity, Oregon. To learn more about Brooks Wine, and to sign up for their wine club and the nationwide Wine Atlas Collective, head to www.brookswine.com.

You can follow Brooks Wine on Instagram @brookswinery and Janie @janiebrooksheuck.

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Have you ever tried Nam Prik Pao?

It’s maybe one of the greatest condiments EVER! Palita Sriratana is the founder of Pink Salt Kitchens, making it easy to get your hands on this gorgeous Thai chili jam anywhere throughout the U.S.

I’ve loved watching Palita and Pink Salt Kitchens grow—she truly is a testament to never giving up and pivoting to keep going. She’s making Thai food and flavors accessible to all, providing a sense of culture and care through this delectable sauce you won’t be able to stop drizzling on everything.

Listen as Palita and I chat through her multiple iterations of Pink Salt Kitchens to reach where she is today—including a stint on Chopped last fall!

To learn more about Pink Salt Kitchens and Nam Prik Pao, head to www.pinksaltkitchens.com.

You can buy Nam Prik Pao and have it shipped nationwide on www.hereheremarket.com.

You can follow Palita at @hi.palita and Pink Salt Kitchens @pinksaltkitchens on Instagram.

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