What can we learn about life from a game of chess? Our guest tells us, and explains how he uses chess as a way to mentor kids from the inner cities. Then, our guest shares some tasty recipes that feature whole grain ingredients like quinoa and wheat berries.
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Life Lessons Found In A Game Of Chess
Eugene Brown uses chess to teach inner-city kids to make deliberate and well-thought-out decisions. He began playing chess while in federal prison following a botched bank robbery. Brown is visiting Wausau, Wisconsin on July 20th and 21st.
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Food Friday: Experimenting With Grains
Whole grains aren’t just for vegetarians. On this edition of Food Friday, a Wisconsin chef and culinary instructor shares ideas for satisfying dishes that use everything from quinoa to bulgur, and rice to wheat berries.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Veronica Rueckert Host
- Galen Druke Producer
- Judith Siers-Poisson Producer
- Eugene Brown Guest
- Chef Terri Milligan Guest
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