# Episode 58: Aged to Perfection — From Kitchen to Bonsai with Michael Ryan Bell

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Podcast: [Bonsai Time Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/bonsai-time-podcast-5196507)
Published: 2026-05-06T10:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bonsaitimepodcast/episodes/Episode-58-Aged-to-Perfection--From-Kitchen-to-Bonsai-with-Michael-Ryan-Bell-e3iv01f
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Duration seconds: 5843

## Resource

Aged to perfection, this episode features Michael Ryan Bell, a professional chef and one of the leading bonsai pot appraisers in America and beyond. We take a deep dive into bonsai pottery—from identifying quality and understanding value to breaking down essential Japanese terminology. Along the way, Michael shares stories from life on the road as a bonsai appraiser and in the kitchen, along with reflections on plants, craft, and the experiences that shape both. It’s a rare glimpse into the world behind the pots and the culinary arts.

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