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This episode is a personal one. I’m going to introduce you to my new TV series coming to PBS member stations nationwide starting in April. America The Bountiful https://americathebountifulshow.com/ aims to capture the nation’s cultural story by using food as a guide. I will be joined by the show’s director and fellow executive producer Jesse Roesler https://jesseroesler.com/ of Minneapolis-based Credo Nonfiction http://www.credononfiction.com/#top. And, expect some other special interviews with guests who have previously appeared on Eat Your Heartland Out and will now be featured in America The Bountiful. http://heritageradionetwork.org/donate http://simplecast.com/
Cheese is the star of this episode of the show. I speak with anthropologist and author Heather Paxson https://anthropology.mit.edu/people/faculty/heather-paxson. Her book, The Life of Cheese: Crafting Food and Value in America https://www.jstor.org/stable/10.1525/j.ctt1ppx07, tells the cultural and economic story of cheese. Then I will introduce you to Andy Hatch https://uplandscheese.com/about-us/, proprietor and master cheesemaker at Uplands Cheese https://uplandscheese.com/ in Wisconsin, for a front row seat to Farmstead Cheesemaking. http://heritageradionetwork.org/donate http://simplecast.com/
This show features two guests who are creating new culinary experiences in their respective Midwest communities and beyond. Meet Nikki Thompson Frazier https://instagram.com/sweetencounterbakery, the founder of Sweet Encounter Bakery https://www.sweetencounterbakery.com, which aims to create an inclusive dining experience for people with dietary restrictions. And, get to know Erin Carlman Weber, https://www.instagram.com/erincarlmanweber the founder, owner, and operator of All Together Now https://www.alltogethernow.fun, a social gathering space in Chicago offering wine, cheese, and much more. http://heritageradionetwork.org/donate http://simplecast.com/
This episode features two guests who are journalists by trade, that forged a path as stewards of Midwestern storytelling. Meet James Norton https://twitter.com/jrnorton23?lang=en, the editor and co-founder of the Heavy Table https://heavytable.com/ based in the Twin Cities; and Amanda Gajdosik https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanda-gajdosik-b9828719b, the founder of the Midwest Nice blog https://midwestniceblog.com/. http://heritageradionetwork.org/donate http://simplecast.com/
Meet Kim Laing https://morethancornpodcast.com/about, the Indiana woman behind the blog and podcast More Than Corn https://morethancornpodcast.com/, as well as Staci Perry Mergenthal https://www.linkedin.com/in/staciperrymergenthal/, creator of the Funeral Potatoes and Wool Mittens https://randomsweets.com/podcast/ podcast and the Random Sweets https://randomsweets.com/blog/ blog. http://heritageradionetwork.org/donate http://simplecast.com/
Meet James Norton https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-norton-1687214/, founder of Heavy Table https://heavytable.com/, a Minneapolis-St. Paul based magazine and newsletter highlighting the food, drink and culture of the Upper Midwest. James is also the is the co-author of the The Master Cheesemakers of Wisconsin https://www.amazon.com/Master-Cheesemakers-Wisconsin-James-Norton/dp/0299234347 and Lake Superior Flavors https://www.upress.umn.edu/book-division/books/lake-superior-flavors, a book which takes readers on a tasty road trip through the Lake Superior Circle Tour. http://heritageradionetwork.org/donate http://simplecast.com/
This show is the second and final episode in our series about unique agricultural and food education programs based in the Midwest. We will return to Kalamazoo Valley Community College https://www.kvcc.edu/ to discuss their Sustainable Brewing https://www.kvcc.edu/programs/sustainable_food_systems/sb.cert.php program with instructor Aaron Ross https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaron-ross-b776316b/ and will learn more about the KVCC Culinary Arts and Brewing Program with its Director Stephanie Hughes-Winfrey https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanielhughes/ and culinary instructor Joel Boone https://www.linkedin.com/in/joel-boone-cec-513b7bb4/. http://heritageradionetwork.org/donate http://simplecast.com/
This show highlights some unique agricultural and food education programs based in the Midwest. Learn about the work of the Iowa Dairy Center https://iowadairycenter.com/, where community members and students at Northeastern Iowa Community College https://www.nicc.edu/ use the center as their own learning lab. And, we explore how Kalamazoo Valley Community College https://www.kvcc.edu/ is training a new generation of sustainable ag and culinary leaders. Meet Mariah Busta https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariah-busta-19906a123, the Dairy Center Coordinator at the Northeast Iowa Dairy & Agriculture Foundation. Additionally, meet the team from KVCC; Kate Miller https://www.linkedin.com/in/kate-miller-ab9516131, the Director of Career and Continuing Education, Lizzie Luchsinger https://www.linkedin.com/in/lizzie-luchsinger-61ba3418b, the coordinator of the Community Culinary & Nutrition program, Rachel Bair https://wmich.edu/foodmarketing/bair-rachel2023, the Director for Sustainable Food Systems and Agrifoods, and Culinary Arts Instructor Kyle Mitchell https://www.linkedin.com/in/mitcheky/. http://heritageradionetwork.org/donate http://simplecast.com/
Get to know two women with a connection to the Midwest who are both are blazing a trail in their own unique way. Mary Pellettieri https://www.brewerspublications.com/blogs/author/mary-pellettieri, founder of Top Note Tonic https://store.topnotetonic.com/?gclid=Cj0KCQiAkKqsBhC3ARIsAEEjuJhz8sTZDU7O3KZtj-kBeW6feBmR6cRhAO9r-lDHyd_eg4wjEME3HhkaAkzGEALw_wcB, talks about her journey from being in the early wave of female craft beer brewers to founding her craft tonic and soda company in 2017. And, Elizabeth Poett https://www.instagram.com/elizabethpoett/?hl=en discusses how her life on a cattle ranch inspired her to author a new cookbook https://theranchtable.com/pages/the-ranch-table-cookbook-order. http://heritageradionetwork.org/donate http://simplecast.com/
This episode is all about cookbooks that celebrate the flavors and culture of the Midwest. Paul Fehribach https://twitter.com/PaulFehribach joins the show to discuss his new cookbook, "Midwestern Food: A Chef’s Guide to the Surprising History of a Great American Cuisine, with More Than 100 Tasty Recipes https://press.uchicago.edu/ucp/books/book/chicago/M/bo200017824.html." And, we welcome Amy Thielen https://www.amythielen.com/ back to the program to chat about her newest cookbook, "Company: The Radical Art of Cooking for Others https://boldforkbooks.com/products/company-amy-thielen." http://heritageradionetwork.org/donate http://simplecast.com/
Meet two people who are helping innovate how consumers access fresh food. Market Wagon https://marketwagon.com/ co-founder Nick Carter https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickcarterentrepreneur joins the program to discuss how this virtual farmer's market helps strengthen agriculture and small business while providing fresh, quality food to its customers And, Emily Stucker https://www.linkedin.com/in/emily-stucker-splett-53074719/, VP of Menu at Farmer's Fridge https://www.farmersfridge.com/, tell us how her team helps make eating well easy, even when you’re on the go. http://heritageradionetwork.org/donate http://simplecast.com/
This week, the show travels to Kansas to explore some hidden cultural gems in the state. We head to Heartland Farm https://heartlandfarm-ks.org/, a retreat founded 35 years ago by the Dominican Sisters of Peace with an aim to address the challenges of its rural Midwestern community. Site Director Sister Jane Belanger, Marketing Director Teresa Johnson, and Farm Manager Terra Crawford share how they welcome volunteers from far and wide to run a farm that promotes holistic well-being through agriculture. And, we take the show to Topeka, the home of Fiesta Topeka https://www.visittopeka.com/events/arts-culture/fiesta-mexicana/, a celebration of Mexican-American heritage that has spanned decades. We meet the festival’s publicity chair Marisol Marcelo https://www.linkedin.com/in/marisolmarcelo/ and captain of the event's kitchen Ginny Barron Jaramillo. http://heritageradionetwork.org/donate http://simplecast.com/
Paul Fehribach https://twitter.com/PaulFehribach is the chef-owner of Big Jones https://bigjoneschicago.com/ in Chicago. He joins the show to discuss his new cookbook, "Midwestern Food: A Chef’s Guide to the Surprising History of a Great American Cuisine, with More Than 100 Tasty Recipes https://www.amazon.com/Midwestern-Food-Surprising-History-American/dp/0226819493." http://heritageradionetwork.org/donate http://simplecast.com/
Meet Michigan-based clinical social worker Julie Ohana https://www.culinaryarttherapy.com/about-me and Ontario, Canada-based social worker Courtney Fields Fuciarelli https://www.wildflourfields.com/about as they discuss how they both use food as part of their therapeutic behavioral health practices and how food and cooking could become more prevalent as part of mental health treatment in the future. http://heritageradionetwork.org/donate http://simplecast.com/
Market Wagon https://marketwagon.com/ is an innovative model connecting farmers, makers, and producers with consumers. Co-founder Nick Carter https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickcarterentrepreneur joins the program to discuss how this virtual farmer's market helps strengthen agriculture and small business while providing fresh, quality food to its customers. http://heritageradionetwork.org/donate http://simplecast.com/
This week we're checking out some fun and unique food festivals in Nebraska and Kansas. Local fairs and festivals have great value to small communities, attracting visitors from far and wide and celebrating something special about the area. Come with me as I say "OH YEAHHH" to Kool Aid Days https://kool-aiddays.com/, visit with Popeye at the Lenexa Spinach Festival https://www.lenexa.com/government/departments___divisions/parks___recreation/festivals_events/spinach_festival, get a taste of Czech pastry at Verdigre Kolache Days https://www.knoxcountynebraska.com/event/kolach-days-celebration-in-verdigre-2/, and take a bite out of Nebraska City’s Applejack Festival https://nebraskacity.com/calendar/applejack-weekend-1-3/. http://heritageradionetwork.org/donate http://simplecast.com/
On this episode, I’m celebrating food from my home state of Ohio. I will introduce you to Chicago native and Ohio transplant Renee Casteel Cook https://www.reneecasteelcook.com/#/. Renee is the author of the Columbus Food Truck Cookbook https://www.reneecasteelcook.com/store/p2/ColumbusFoodTruckCookbook.html#/, Ohio Ice Cream https://www.reneecasteelcook.com/store/p1/OhioIceCream.html#/, and Ohio Buckeye Candy https://www.reneecasteelcook.com/store/p5/Ohio_Buckeye_Candy%3A_A_Sweet_History.html#/. Since we are talking about one of Ohio's most legendary sweets, The Buckeye, I also welcome Alicia Hindman https://www.linkedin.com/in/alicia-hindman-b0747922b/, better known as The Buckeye Lady, to the show for a deep dive into what makes the Buckeye candy so special. http://heritageradionetwork.org/donate http://simplecast.com/
Meet two female culinary stars in the Midwest who have made a nationwide name for themselves. Grace Goudie https://www.gracegoudie.com/, who competed on Chopped in 2022, is the Executive Chef of Scratchboard Kitchen https://scratchboardkitchenah.com/ in Chicago. Lisa Ludwinski https://www.instagram.com/lisalouiselud/ is the founder of Sister Pie https://www.sisterpie.com/ in Detroit and authored a cookbook by the same name https://www.sisterpie.com/cookbook. http://heritageradionetwork.org/donate http://simplecast.com/
Marissa Gencarelli https://www.instagram.com/marissagencarelli/ is the co-founder of Yoli Tortilleria https://www.eatyoli.com/ in Kansas City where they make tortillas using traditional Mexican methods. Damarr Brown https://www.virtuerestaurant.com/team-member/damarr-brown/ is the Chef de Cuisine at Virtue https://www.virtuerestaurant.com/, a well known restaurant on the South Side of Chicago. These two guests have one thing in common: they’re both recipients of prestigious James Beard Awards. http://heritageradionetwork.org/donate http://simplecast.com/
Renee Casteel Cook https://www.reneecasteelcook.com/#/ is the author of the Columbus Food Truck Cookbook https://www.arcadiapublishing.com/products/9781467135801-1?gclid=CjwKCAjwo9unBhBTEiwAipC118x7-t9pyZioEbC7Hh8SSOZrenCwojVxiAhfCD4ACsjDwaDUs5sYWRoCbRYQAvD_BwE&variant=46493510074664¤cy=USD&utm_medium=product_sync&utm_source=google&utm_content=sag_organic&utm_campaign=sag_organic&ef_id=ZPdf1QAABHQZSweZ:20230905170525:s, Ohio Ice Cream, https://www.arcadiapublishing.com/products/9781467150965?gclid=CjwKCAjwo9unBhBTEiwAipC11-xQKenWnmqpSm1b5erYrzQyReAAUOF_VhCSXVjjGx03avd4Fg-YdhoCyVIQAvD_BwE&variant=44797992337704¤cy=USD&utm_medium=product_sync&utm_source=google&utm_content=sag_organic&utm_campaign=sag_organic&ef_id=ZPdf1QAABHQZSweZ:20230905170550:s and Ohio Buckeye Candy https://www.arcadiapublishing.com/products/9781467154390?gclid=CjwKCAjwo9unBhBTEiwAipC112dz3Z3t9qtzo4Uk6GU8spM5aYIk17P-iZSxEHDevcqoVV3SrOR-SRoChkUQAvD_BwE&variant=44798826381608¤cy=USD&utm_medium=product_sync&utm_source=google&utm_content=sag_organic&utm_campaign=sag_organic&ef_id=ZPdf1QAABHQZSweZ:20230905170610:s. Follow along as we discuss how Ohio became a mecca for ice cream producers, and how Columbus has grown its eclectic food truck scene. Also, we discuss the mystery and lore of the tasty Buckeye confection. http://heritageradionetwork.org/donate http://simplecast.com/
Meet best-selling author and Minnesota native J. Ryan Stradal. J. Ryan and Capri discuss the importance of finding Midwestern themes in fiction and how food is used as a compelling storyteller in the author’s last three books: Kitchens of the Great Midwest https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/56961126-kitchens-of-the-great-midwest, Lager Queen of Minnesota https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/42203363 and his latest novel, Saturday Night at the Lakeside Supper Club https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/61653268. http://heritageradionetwork.org/donate http://simplecast.com/
Chef Les Eckert https://www.instagram.com/chef__eckert/?hl=en, Culinary Director of the Great Lakes Culinary Institute https://www.nmc.edu/programs/academic-programs/culinary-arts/index.html in Traverse City, Michigan, shares the details behind the Institute’s launch of its first ever Maritime Culinary Certificate https://www.nmc.edu/landing/culinary-maritime-certificate.html?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=SW_PROG_General_GLCI_ID&gad=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwoqGnBhAcEiwAwK-OkfAG0Fc6AT0eY8e0bD4ZJDrOHBgaYb0SmfXGJ8V2qjNTd5I_4kD4zhoCDUEQAvD_BwE in this special episode. This one year program gives students real world experience to become a chef aboard a ship or freighter. http://heritageradionetwork.org/donate http://simplecast.com/
This episode of Eat Your Heartland Out, in collaboration with Great Lakes Now from Detroit Public Media, celebrates the flavorful and nutritious fish of the Great Lakes. Brandon Schroeder https://www.michiganseagrant.org/about/who-we-are/michigan-sea-grant-staff/brandon-schroeder/, Extension Educator with Michigan Sea Grant https://www.michiganseagrant.org/ and Michigan State Sea Grant programs, shares details behind the Great Lakes Fisheries Heritage Trail. Geneva Langeland https://www.michiganseagrant.org/about/who-we-are/michigan-sea-grant-staff/geneva-langeland/, Communications Editor at Michigan Sea Grant, tells us about Freshwater Feasts https://freshwaterfeasts.com/, a website from Michigan Sea Grant that provides recipe ideas and inspiration on how to prepare Great Lakes fish at home. And, Chef Widad “Wi” Mueller https://widadmueller.com/ gives us a seat at her chef’s table as she discusses how she uses Great Lakes whitefish and trout with a fusion of flavors at the Keweenaw Mountain Lodge https://keweenawmountainlodge.com/ in Copper Harbor, Michigan. http://simplecast.com/
On this episode of Eat Your Heartland Out, in collaboration with Great Lakes Now https://www.greatlakesnow.org/ from Detroit Public Media, we get an overview of the ins and outs of fishing the Great Lakes with a spotlight on Lake Superior. Daniel Grooms, business manager of the Red Cliff Fish Company http://redclifffish.com/, shares how Red Cliff is implementing a traditional indigenous approach to sustainable commercial fishing in Lake Superior. Sharon Moen https://www.seagrant.wisc.edu/bio/sharon-moen/, the Food-Fish Outreach Coordinator at Wisconsin Sea Grant https://www.seagrant.wisc.edu/, gives us some background on both recreational and commercial fishing on Lake Superior. And, Dennis VanLandschoot https://www.linkedin.com/in/dennis-vanlandschoot-62a03a42/, President of Van Landschoot & Sons Fish https://www.vsifish.com/, tells us how a multi-generational commercial fishing business catches the freshest and tastiest white fish Lake Superior has to offer. http://simplecast.com/
Great Wine on the Great Lakes introduces the audience to the wine industry on Ohio’s North Coast on Lake Erie. Lori Lalak Lee https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorilalaklee/talks about the specialized programs offered by Kent State University Ashtabula to train the next generation of winemakers and grape growers. Additionally, Donniella Winchell https://ohioagcouncil.org/doniella-winchell/, Executive Director of the Ohio Wine Producers Association https://www.ohiowines.org/, discusses the importance of the wine industry to Ohio’s tourism economy. Learn more about this story by reading this GLN article here https://www.greatlakesnow.org/2021/10/grapes-soil-climate-great-lakes-wine-producing/. http://simplecast.com/
This episode showcases the growing craft brewery scene in Thunder Bay and how food and drink are driving tourism to this northern Ontario town on the coast of Lake Superior. Capri welcomes Drea Mulligan https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrea-drea-mulligan-945908196/?originalSubdomain=ca, founder of Sleeping Giant Brewing Company https://sleepinggiantbrewing.com/, who shares her story as part of the origin of the Thunder Bay craft brewing industry. But first up, it's travel professional Kerry Berlinquette https://www.facebook.com/kberlinquettettand/, who discusses how tourism is growing in Thunder Bay thanks in part to brewery tours and festivals popping up in the area. Learn more about this story by reading the GLN article here https://www.greatlakesnow.org/2022/10/coastal-craft-beers-come-to-lake-superior/. http://simplecast.com/
This episode of Eat Your Heartland Out spotlights chief stewards who are upping the food game aboard Great Lakes freighters. We meet two chefs who combine culinary creativity with a personal touch to create tasty menus for hard working freighter crews. First up is Catherine Schmuck https://shop.shiptoshorechef.com/, a Canadian restaurateur and cookbook author who left restaurant life behind to be a galley steward. Then we talk with Matt Dillinger, the chief steward on M/V Mark W. Barker http://www.interlake-steamship.com/our-fleet/mark-w-barker/. Classically trained with a culinary degree, Matt enjoys seeing the crew onboard get out of their comfort zone and try new food. Learn more about this story by reading the GLN article here https://www.greatlakesnow.org/2023/05/culinary-masters-great-lakes-freighters-navigating-high-seas-flavor/. Watch the companion GLN TV segment here https://www.greatlakesnow.org/freighter-madness-episode-2305/. http://simplecast.com/
Today's show is all about food waste reduction efforts across the Midwest. Our first guest, Jennifer Trent, is the Food, Beverage, and Organics Program Manager at the Iowa Waste Reduction Center https://iwrc.uni.edu/, and has been involved in the field of food waste and sustainability practices for over a decade. Then we speak with Tony Staubach, the food Waste Diversion Coordinator at the Hamilton County Solid Waste District https://www.hcdoes.org/ in Ohio. We hear how they conduct the community outreach necessary for a successful food waste program, how the policy landscape is changing around food waste, and much more. http://simplecast.com/
Meet Malcom Evans and Yusuf Bin-Rella, two inspiring guests whose life’s work is focused on using the power of agriculture and food for positive transformation. They also happen to capture the growing presence of BIPOC leaders in the Midwestern ag space. Malcom Evans, Director of Farming at Urban Growers Collective https://www.urbangrowerscollective.org/ in Chicago, shares how being exposed to farming as a kid changed his life’s path and how he is using his passion for agriculture to impact Chicago’s inner city communities today. Then, we travel from Illinois to Wisconsin where chef and co founder of Trade Roots Farms https://traderootsfarms.org/, Yusuf Bin-Rella is changing the food and farming landscape. Yusuf ‘s mission is to engage BIPOC communities in all that he does, from cooking to gardening. http://simplecast.com/
We are going back in time to explore iconic foods with roots in the Midwest. I’ll chat with Kathryn Dolan, Professor of American Literature at Missouri University of Science and Technology in Rolla, MO. She’s the author of Breakfast Cereal: A Global History https://press.uchicago.edu/ucp/books/book/distributed/B/bo199165648.html. Then, I head to my hometown to speak with Bill Lawson, Executive Director of the Mahoning Valley Historical Society https://mahoninghistory.org/ in Ohio. Bill tells us about the history of the creation of the Good Humor Ice Cream Bar. http://simplecast.com/
