Chess And Life Lessons, Whole Grain Recipes

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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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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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