<p>This is our favourite episode to date! On part one of this two-part episode we travel across continents and centuries to explore the history of applesâwild and graftedâof New York City. I am joined by Tony Sclafani, Chief Communications Officer for the <a href="https://javitscenter.com/sustainability/" target="_blank">Javits Center</a> who discusses the center's new rooftop orchard and farm. New York-based artist <a href="https://www.samvanaken.com/" target="_blank">Sam van Aken</a>, talks about his upcoming "The Open Orchard" installation of grafted fruit trees in <a href="https://www.govisland.com/things-to-do/public-art/the-open-orchard" target="_blank">Governors Island. </a>And <a href="https://sbigar.com/" target="_blank">Sylvie Bigar</a>, food writer extraordinaire for the Washington Post and Le Figaro, talks about her favourite apple recipes...and they are not vegetarian...;) A special thanks to classical composer, <a href="https://www.giovannispinelli.com/">Giovanni Spinelli</a> who contributed his wonderful voice. Listen to the <a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7dMc4a6NEcQpDVKetB5nxH?si=2c33c76fe9a44607" target="_blank">Apples of New York</a> playlist. And please don't forget to subscribe. </p>
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