Joe Conkwright
Rock & Roots / Joe's Blues HostJoe Conkwright is a Leo...and hosts the 2nd half of Rock & Roots on WUKY - noon to 4 PM weekdays.
He was a long time producer for Curtains@8!, and he still continues to interview creative, interesting people, and produce stories about the Arts in Kentucky and beyond .
He's also the curator and musical guide for Kentucky's longest consecutively running Radio Blues program "Joe's Blues" - airing Monday evenings at 7 and Friday nights at 10 on WUKY.
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PodcastsThis week Josh and Joe roll out the varieties of peas at the Farmers' Market. They're good for soups and stews, and good on their own as a side or a snack, but are they good for dessert? We'll find out. -
PodcastsThis week Josh and Joe discover the cabbage turnip hybrid, Kohlrabi. Serve it cooked, stewed, slawed, or raw, this unique vegetable has a special place in your Spring menu.
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PodcastsThis week Josh and Joe pick spring radishes and discuss ways to prepare this distinctive seasonal root vegetable.
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PodcastsThis week the Farmers' Market Report is all about Strawberries. Josh and Joe talk about how to use the fruit in sweet and savory ways - and how to make a 'Strawberry Banana Bread.'
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PodcastsIt's time for Asparagus at the Farmers' Market! Josh and Joe talk about the different colors and sizes of asparagus and how to shop for just the right batch. Stick around at the end for ways to use asparagus - from salads to grilling and even as a pizza topping...but can you make asparagus ice cream?
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PodcastsThis week Josh and Joe discuss the hard work of bees - not only producing delicious products like honey, but pollinating flowers and plants that farmers need to grow their goods. Also stick around for talk of mead and honey cake, and sorghum."
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PodcastsThis week Josh and Josh talk eggs and the short season of 'Ramps.' Come for the eggs and stick around for Josh's recommendation for the new boushie breakfast.
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PodcastsThis week Josh and Joe discuss the varieties of bread and sweet breads and cakes available at the Farmers' Market. Also listen at the end for Josh's go-to breakfast and info about delicious sourdough bread.
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PodcastsThis week Josh and Joe talk about the varieties of mushrooms available at the Farmers' Market, plus a recipe for Hot & Sour Soup, and a reminder that it's a wonderful time for Spring Flowers.
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PodcastsJosh England from the Lexington Farmers' Market joins WUKY's Joe Conkwright again to talk about the return of outdoor markets in Lexington and across Kentucky. 2025 marks the 50th Anniversary for Lexington's Farmers' Market with plenty of exciting announcements yet to come. Plus listen for news about 'Dinosaur Time' and Josh's least favorite green vegetables, and how to ruin a pizza.
