We’re putting the brakes on the Two Cat Kitchen to focus on a new and exciting podcast- The Bay and Beyond! It will feature a series of interviews with ecologists and other scientists working in Narragansett Bay and the surrounding watersheds. We’ll hear both about their current research and how they got into science. In addition, there’ll be some fun shorter episodes exploring aspects of the ecology of the Bay with the help of local experts. All brought to you by the same TCK regulars, and as with past Two Cat productions we’ll also include topical songs, and maybe even a recipe or two!

We’re on schedule to start releasing episodes in fall 2026. Stick around and enjoy the fun!

We wrap up season 3 of The Kitchen with a science episode- Sunshine Menezes is back to talk about her role as Clinical Professor of Environmental Communication in the Department of Natural Resources Sciences at the University of Rhode Island. Sunshine describes her work to promote inclusive science communication, developing classes and workshops for students and professionals to help them communicate more effectively and more inclusively. She also talks about her research developing methodologies to help scientists recognize environmental justice issues and interact with broader public audiences in ways that are meaningful and relevant to those with whom they are communicating. And to top things off Sunshine graciously takes part in one of our foodie quizzes. All in all a fascinating episode you won’t want to miss!

Performed by The Coconotes:

La Tierra de los Mil Gatos by R. McKinney, © Two Cat Music

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We catch up with good friend Sunshine Menezes who joins us for the first of two fun-packed episodes to round out our current season! Sunshine talks about her work as a singer and songwriter, and guides us through her varied musical journey which includes stops with the bands Chiva Bus and The Subsonics, and writing and recording the western swing album Shiner and Her Lucky Pennies. We hear a trio of songs from the album, and Sunshine also reveals the closely guarded secrets to making Grandma Dubé’s fantastic ginger snap cookies! We had a blast making this episode and we hope you enjoy listening!

Featured from the album:

Birdie by Sunshine Menezes

Coming Home to You by Sunshine Menezes

Crying in the Deep Blue Sea by Hank Thompson © Warner Chappell Music, Inc

Find more of Sunshine’s music on YouTube: search ‘Shiner and Her Lucky Pennies’

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