In tonight's program George tries to lift your spirits; we will introduce you to three women who formed a business called "Art From Ashes". This business takes the ashes of your loved ones or pets and integrates them a unique, handcrafted glass memorial, creating a lasting, meaningful remembrance. (www.artfromashes.com) We will also introduce you to Jonathan Evans and Kathleen Duffy owners of an herbarium in Chicopee, MA (www.theherbarium.com) George checks out the Children's Equitation Center in Ashfield, MA to find out how they introduce urban children to the equestrian world. (www.
Making It Here
Latest Episodes
Host George Murphy is on the food trail with visits to Pittsfield Rye Specialty Breads in Pittsfield, MA (www.pittsfieldrye.com) for a lesson in bread making from Rick and Renee Robbins owners of this third generation family business. We'll also check out Serios Market in Northampton an independent grocery and butcher shop that has been in existence for over 50 years (www.seriosmarket.com). We'll also introduce you to Tinky Weisblat a cook book author and food blogger who incorporates local history into the recipes she prepares and writes about. (www.ourgrandmotherskitchens.com)
For many people in order to make something they need to start with something else first. Host George Murphy introduces Dan Rosenberg owner of Real Pickles in Greenfield, MA . (www.realpickles.com) and Ken Packie of East Otis, MA who uses a chainsaw to turn logs into animal sculptures (www.spotteddogwf.com).
George visits the New England Cheese Making Supply Company in Ashfield, MA to talk with owner Ricki Carroll. www.cheesemaking.com We will also introduce you to Marla Brodski, a musher from Chesterfield, MA www.marlabb.com Sandy gets a lesson in Green building products from Thomas Hartman, of Coldham & Hartman Architects in Amherst www.coldhamandhartman.com
George visits Southbridge, MA and the home of Hyde Tool, a knife and tool manufacturer. www.hydetools.com We will also introduce you to Gengiz Ibas, a custom tailor from Easthampton. Sandy Thomas tours the new gas-turbine based energy center on the campus of the University of Massachusetts. www.umass.com
George visits the Florence Casket Company and learns how this family owned Company has been crafting quality caskets since 1873. www. florncecasket.com We will also introduce you to Jane Beatrice an independent artist from Shelburne Falls who has created a unique art installation with a very important message. Finally Sandy Thomas will visit Green Monster E-Cycling in Connecticut to learn how this company recycles various peaces of electronic equipment. www.greenmonsterecycling.com