When you think of Valentine’s Day, you think of cows, right? You will after our conversation with chocolatier Kimberly Thorn, co-owner of Thorncrest Farm in Goshen. We talk with Kimberly about her very pampered cows and her amazing palate. Plus, we share a few favorite romantic restaurants, take you to one of the state’s newest vineyards, and talk to Southington chocolate maker Rosie Mariano about hot cocoa bombs.

Join the conversation on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and email at seasoned@ctpublic.org.

Robyn Doyon-Aitken and Catie Talarski produced this show. It originally aired on February 10, 2021.

Guests:

Kimberly Thorn – Farmer and chocolatier at Thorncrest Farm and Milk House Chocolates in Goshen, Conn.
Neviana Zhgaba – Co-Owner of Aquila’s Nest Vineyard in Newtown, Conn.
Rosie Mariano – Owner and chocolatier at Rosie’s Royal Chocolates in the Factory Square Building in Southington, Conn.

When you think of Valentine&rsquo;s Day, you think of cows, right? You will after our conversation with chocolatier Kimberly Thorn, co-owner of Thorncrest Farm in Goshen. We talk with Kimberly about her very pampered cows and her amazing palate. Plus, we share a few favorite romantic restaurants, take you to one of the state&rsquo;s newest vineyards, and talk to Southington chocolate maker Rosie Mariano about hot cocoa bombs.
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Robyn Doyon-Aitken and Catie Talarski produced this show. It originally aired on February 10, 2021.
Guests: 
<ul>
<li>Kimberly Thorn&nbsp;&ndash; Farmer and chocolatier at&nbsp;<a href="https://milkhousechocolates.net/">Thorncrest Farm and Milk House Chocolates</a>&nbsp;in Goshen, Conn.</li>
<li>Neviana Zhgaba&nbsp;&ndash; Co-Owner of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.aquilasnestvineyards.com/">Aquila&rsquo;s Nest Vineyard</a>&nbsp;in Newtown, Conn.</li>
<li>Rosie Mariano&nbsp;&ndash; Owner and chocolatier at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/rosiesroyalchocolates/">Rosie&rsquo;s Royal Chocolates</a>&nbsp;in the Factory Square Building in Southington, Conn.</li>
</ul>

Seasoned is a radio program and podcast from Connecticut Public about the passionate people who grow and cook our food. Host Robyn Doyon-Aitken and a team of contributors and producers shine a light on local food makers, restaurants, and farms from every corner of the state. They also talk with nationally known food writers and cookbook authors to bring you the stories and inspiration behind their books and recipes.

Go to CTPublic.org/food to see our featured recipes and videos and sign up for our monthly newsletter, 'Full Plate'.

For more, visit ctpublic.org/seasoned

<a href="https://www.ctpublic.org/show/seasoned">Seasoned</a> is a radio program and podcast from Connecticut Public about the passionate people who grow and cook our food. Host <a href="https://www.ctpublic.org/people/robyn-doyon-aitken">Robyn Doyon-Aitken</a> and a team of contributors and producers shine a light on local food makers, restaurants, and farms from every corner of the state. They also talk with nationally known food writers and cookbook authors to bring you the stories and inspiration behind their books and recipes.
Go to <a href="https://www.ctpublic.org/food">CTPublic.org/food</a> to see our featured recipes and videos and <a href="https://www.ctpublic.org/newsletters">sign up</a> for our monthly newsletter, 'Full Plate'.
For more, visit <a href="https://www.ctpublic.org/show/seasoned">ctpublic.org/seasoned</a>

Seasoned

Seasoned, which aired from 2020 to 2024, was a radio show and podcast from Connecticut Public that explored our state's seasonal ingredients and the passionate people who grow and cook our food. We also talked with nationally known chefs, food writers and cookbook authors.

For more, visit ctpublic.org/seasoned

Seasoned, which aired from 2020 to 2024, was a radio show and podcast from Connecticut Public that explored our state's seasonal ingredients and the passionate people who grow and cook our food. We also talked with nationally known chefs, food writers and cookbook authors.
For more, visit <a href="https://www.ctpublic.org/show/seasoned">ctpublic.org/seasoned</a>

When you think of Valentine’s Day, you think of cows, right? You will after our conversation with chocolatier Kimberly Thorn, co-owner of Thorncrest Farm in Goshen. We talk with Kimberly about her very pampered cows and her amazing palate. Plus, we share a few favorite romantic restaurants, take you to one of the state’s newest vineyards, and talk to Southington chocolate maker Rosie Mariano about hot cocoa bombs.