Aditi and Kanchana from Pitara Co. did a demo of Kaapi at Myrtle Wombat to share the speciality coffee flavors from various communities of India, including B. R. Hills Tiger Reserve of Karnataka, Tamil Nadu's forests and grasslands, and Kerala. I learned today one of the techniques of brewing coffee, called Kaapi, which is an infusion of chicory, milk, and jaggery.

About Pitara Co.

"At the heart of every culture lies a treasure trove of stories, traditions, and flavors waiting to be shared.We believe in the power of positive storytelling to shape perceptions, challenge stereotypes, and pave a pathway for inclusion and true belonging.

We’re soft-launching with specialty coffee today but have many exciting products from all over South Asia in our pipeline. Think wine grown in clay soil using traditional farming methods, native spirits previously banned by the British during colonization, apparel inspired by native Indian tattoo art, gold nose rings, and more!

Our marketplace will speak to the essence of what it is to be desi today. We’re the multi-generational founders of Pitara—Kanchana (the mom) and Aditi and Anisha (the daughters)."

https://pitaraco.com/

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In this episode, Jen and Audrey have a conversation with Sarah the founder of Asian nostalgic flavors granola, Nomi Crunch, a protein-forward granola is made in Brooklyn. Together, we explore packaging design, and learned about the nutritional benefits of her product.

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We are at Myrtle Wombat with Madame Susan talking about sauce!Madame Susan, Clean Sauces To Elevate Every DishThe Three Sauces1. Chili Crisp: Flavor first, heat second. Unique blend of 20 different aromatics and spices including fermented black soybeans and Sichuan peppercorns create a special chili crisp experience. Spicy, warm, complex.2. Umami Sauce: Explosion of savory, tangy, and slightly sweet with a tiny hint of heat. Perfect marinade for fish, chicken and tofu. Stir-fry your veggies with Umami Sauce or mix it with oil for a delicious Asian-style salad dressing.3. Sichuan Dipping Sauce: A taste of Sichuan, China made 100% in New York City. Best friend to dumplings, noodles, spring rolls, and stir-fry. Dip it or cook with it. Medium heat. https://www.madamesusan.comhttps://www.instagram.com/madamesusansauces/

My guest today is Loni Diep, a pastry chef from Cold Spring village in the town of Philipstown in Putnam County, New York. We are talking about mushrooms, how to legally sell snacks, and testing bites in the kitchen at Myrtle Wombat!Learn more about Lonihttps://www.instagram.com/lonimakes/?hl=enLoni's Custom Made Sweetshttps://flickr.com/photos/lonimakes/albums/72157623804052389/Support a Regenerative Agriculture Farmer, Donate to the Earth Tone Farm Fundhttps://www.gofundme.com/f/save-earth-tone-farm?attribution_id=sl%3A711c4356-e370-4815-bdd1-15f8444b0ca5&lang=en_US&utm_campaign=man_ss_icons&utm_medium=customer&utm_source=copy_link&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGnPO3CiPFhSR4Ko0EjhaxZ30KX6atiwWHHwHambaLAl_GhVtTieWPuz9QMRy8_aem_p6qzm6rIU6PY_Jj0leH5UgFungi Film Festhttps://www.fungifilmfest.com/Portland Eco Film Festhttps://www.portlandecofilmfest.org/Maya Han, Fungi Documentarianhttps://hanprojects.net/Mushroom Grow Kitshttps://www.hodginsharvest.com/?srsltid=AfmBOoqDdBV_my88N31NMXaiLmLeXN-D67LA-hi0TbYhQlwwiNAJLd2rMushroom Packaginghttps://mushroompackaging.com/?srsltid=AfmBOoriiBEMuRtPUIC5OQsUBSK_bcSIAuk8Js1m6wnw-tyGDX4_b5wTMusic Credits"Chloe" by audworldEnd song, untitled, by Max Frances

Presenting a musical tragicomedy featuring live karaoke performances of the Myrtle Wombat crew’s favorite family carpool songs!~*The Synopsis*~The Greenes go on a road trip together to The Poconos Pole Drive Thru Winter Experience to meet up with Xan’s college mates. They find out that the car has a mind of its own when it decides that the best bonding memorable family experience is locking the car and putting them through a nightmare ride through an arctic blast blizzard. The car also decides to pick up a hitchhiking traveling musician, Maestro. The only way that the Greene family can exit the ride is by having genuine fun and enjoying the delays~*The Cast*~Xander played by Audrey Schalhoub instagram.com/audrzKady played by Jennifer Lee instagram.com/myrtlewombatDart played by Aaron StanleyAUTO played by EveryoneMaestro played by Henry Chiao~*Karaoke Playlist*~So Far Away Beep Boop sung by AudreyAnother Devils Haircut sung by AaronHotel California sung by JenniferGuitars, SUVs sung by Henry

Shared a mystery palette cleanser with Taiwan-born, Shanghai-raised, Brooklyn-based artist Jocelyn Tsaih at the mini mart Myrtle Wombat!In 2025, Jocelyn traveled internationally for various projects, including public art exhibitions in both the United States and China, and an artist residency in Mexico.We talk about 2026 goals to set intentions for the new year aheadhttps://www.jocelyntsaih.com/

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Monosodium Glutamate (aka MSG) sounds like a chemical. But what is it, really? I asked Dime MSG founder Jen.

Green Room Bites Featuring Dime at Myrtle Wombat Hosts: Jen (Myrtle Wombat) and Audrey (Moon Apothecary Radio)Guest: Jen (Dime MSG)What is Dime MSG?We’re here to flip the narrative about MSG with an everyday seasoning that delivers bold, simple umami. AAPI & Women Owned.https://www.instagram.com/dime.msg/?h...https://www.dimemsg.com/Hosted by Myrtle Wombathttps://www.instagram.com/myrtlewomba...

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How I crafted a news reel for SFX for the winter radio play, "A Carpool Christmas Carol", that was live streamed from Myrtle Wombat.

Act 1SourcesMy inspirations for this SFX include the liners on the back of Geoff Love and his Orchestra's album "Big Western Movie Themes" and actual current news in the Northeast region