Best Fooways Podcasts (2024)

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Middle Eastern Flavors In The Midwest 1:00:33

2M ago1:00:33

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This episode celebrates the diverse Middle Eastern flavors that are part of the Midwestern culinary landscape. Meet Zehorit Heilicher, a Yemenite raised in Israel who is now a Minnesota based culinary instructor behind the website mideasttomidwest.com. And, get a taste of Galit, a Middle Eastern fine dining restaurant in Chicago. I will talk with t…

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The Next Generation of Female Farmers: Meet Sabrina Servais 49:57

2M ago49:57

49:57

Meet Sabrina Servais, a third-generation farmer and the herd manager at Hamburg Hills, an organic dairy farm and part of the Organic Valley co-op located in Wisconsin. After earning her degree at UW-Madison, she returned to her roots on the farm where she has been caring for animals since she was a child. Sabrina is leading the way for a new genera…

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A Tour of Iowa's Culinary Landscape with Author and Food Historian Darcy Maulsby 39:20

3M ago39:20

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Join us for a deep dive into Iowa’s culinary culture with food historian, author, and Iowa storyteller Darcy Maulsby. We go beyond corn and pork tenderloins to explore everything from indigenous farming traditions to how the chop suey craze swept Des Moines in the early 20th Century. As an Iowa Storyteller, Darcy believes anyone who eats has a conn…

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America The Bountiful: A New Travel and History Series Coming to Public Television Stations Nationwide 1:05:22

3M ago1:05:22

1:05:22

This episode is a personal one. I’m going to introduce you to my new TV series coming to public television stations nationwide starting in April. America The Bountiful 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 of Minneapolis-based Credo N…

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Cheese: A Midwestern Love Story 54:30

3M ago54:30

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Cheese is the star of this episode of the show. I speak with anthropologist and author Heather Paxson. Her book, The Life of Cheese: Crafting Food and Value in America, tells the cultural and economic story of cheese. Then I will introduce you to Andy Hatch, proprietor and master cheesemaker at Uplands Cheese in Wisconsin, for a front row seat to F…

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Women Rewrititing the Rules Around Food: Nikki Thompson Frazier and Erin Carlman Weber 58:36

4M ago58:36

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This show features two guests who are creating new culinary experiences in their respective Midwest communities and beyond. Meet Nikki Thompson Frazier, the founder of Sweet Encounter Bakery, which aims to create an inclusive dining experience for people with dietary restrictions. And, get to know Erin Carlman Weber, the founder, owner, and operato…

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Midwestern Storytellers: The Voices Behind Heavy Table and Midwest Nice 59:12

4M ago59:12

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This episode features two guests who are journalists by trade, that forged a path as stewards of Midwestern storytelling. Meet James Norton, the editor and co-founder of the Heavy Table based in the Twin Cities; and Amanda Gajdosik, the founder of the Midwest Nice blog. Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Suppo…

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Midwest Superfans: Bloggers and Podcasters Who Celebrate Midwestern Culture 1:02:53

5M ago1:02:53

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Meet Kim Laing, the Indiana woman behind the blog and podcast More Than Corn, as well as Staci Perry Mergenthal, creator of the Funeral Potatoes and Wool Mittens podcast and the Random Sweets blog. Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support Eat Your Heartland Out by becoming a member! Eat Your Heartland Out is…

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Journey Through the Upper Midwest with Author James Norton 34:48

5M ago34:48

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Meet James Norton, founder of Heavy Table, 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 and Lake Superior Flavors, a book which takes readers on a tasty road trip through the Lake Superior Circle Tour…

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Creative Educational Programs Series Part 2: Sustainable Brewing and Culinary Arts Learning At Kalamazoo Valley Community College 32:16

6M ago32:16

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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 to discuss their Sustainable Brewing program with instructor Aaron Ross and will learn more about the KVCC Culinary Arts and Brewing Program with its Director Stepha…

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Creative Educational Programs Series Part 1: Sustainable Agriculture and Culinary Arts Learning Opportunities Featuring the Iowa Dairy Center and Kalamazoo Valley Community College 44:22

6M ago44:22

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This show highlights some unique agricultural and food education programs based in the Midwest. Learn about the work of the Iowa Dairy Center, where community members and students at Northeastern Iowa Community College use the center as their own learning lab. And, we explore how Kalamazoo Valley Community College is training a new generation of su…

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Trailblazing Women in Food, Drink, and Agriculture 59:10

6M ago59:10

59:10

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, founder of Top Note Tonic, 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 discusses how her life on a cattle …

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Midwestern Cookbooks: Capturing the Flavors of the Region 1:12:59

7M ago1:12:59

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This episode is all about cookbooks that celebrate the flavors and culture of the Midwest. Paul Fehribach 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." And, we welcome Amy Thielen back to the program to chat about her newest cook…

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Fresh Eating Innovators: Market Wagon and Farmer's Fridge 52:06

7M ago52:06

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Meet two people who are helping innovate how consumers access fresh food. Market Wagon co-founder Nick Carter 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, VP of Menu at Farmer's Fridge, tell us how her team helps…

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Kansas: On The Cutting Edge 52:29

7M ago52:29

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This week, the show travels to Kansas to explore some hidden cultural gems in the state. We head to Heartland Farm, 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 Cr…

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Meet Chicago-Area Chef and Cookbook Author Paul Fehribach 41:19

8M ago41:19

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Paul Fehribach is the chef-owner of Big Jones 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." Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support Eat Your Heartland Out by becoming a mem…

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What is Culinary Arts Therapy? Meet Great Lakes-Based Pioneers of this Emerging Practice 1:00:07

9M ago1:00:07

1:00:07

Meet Michigan-based clinical social worker Julie Ohana and Ontario, Canada-based social worker Courtney Fields Fuciarelli 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. Heritage Radio Network is a l…

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Meet Market Wagon 23:22

9M ago23:22

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Market Wagon is an innovative model connecting farmers, makers, and producers with consumers. Co-founder Nick Carter 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. Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast netw…

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Midwestern Food Festival Fun: A Visit to Kansas and Nebraska 59:25

9M ago59:25

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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, visit with Popeye at the Lenexa Spinach Festival, get a t…

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Ohio Food Legends: Author Renee Casteel Cook Captures Why Ohio is a Food Mecca with Special Guest Alicia Hindman, The Buckeye Lady 57:09

9M ago57:09

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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. Renee is the author of the Columbus Food Truck Cookbook, Ohio Ice Cream, and Ohio Buckeye Candy. Since we are talking about one of Ohio's most legendary sweets, The Buckeye, I also welcome Alicia Hindman, …

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Women In The Kitchen: Midwestern Female Founders and Chefs 41:58

10M ago41:58

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Meet two female culinary stars in the Midwest who have made a nationwide name for themselves. Grace Goudie, who competed on Chopped in 2022, is the Executive Chef of Scratchboard Kitchen in Chicago. Lisa Ludwinski is the founder of Sister Pie in Detroit and authored a cookbook by the same name. Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprof…

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Celebrating James Beard Award Winners of the Midwest 54:38

10M ago54:38

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Marissa Gencarelli is the co-founder of Yoli Tortilleria in Kansas City where they make tortillas using traditional Mexican methods. Damarr Brown is the Chef de Cuisine at Virtue, 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. Heritage Radio…

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Tastes of Ohio: A Conversation with Author Renee Casteel Cook 42:11

10M ago42:11

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Renee Casteel Cook is the author of the Columbus Food Truck Cookbook, Ohio Ice Cream, and Ohio Buckeye Candy. 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. Heritage Radio Network is a listene…

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J. Ryan Stradal on the Art of the Midwestern Novel 37:59

10M ago37:59

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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, Lager Queen of Minnesota and his latest novel, Saturday Night at the Lakeside Supper Club. H…

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You, Too, Can Be a Galley Steward 16:26

10M ago16:26

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Chef Les Eckert, Culinary Director of the Great Lakes Culinary Institute in Traverse City, Michigan, shares the details behind the Institute’s launch of its first ever Maritime Culinary Certificate in this special episode. This one year program gives students real world experience to become a chef aboard a ship or freighter. Heritage Radio Network …

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Fish Feast: Great Lakes Fish as Food 59:32

11M ago59:32

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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, Extension Educator with Michigan Sea Grant and Michigan State Sea Grant programs, shares details behind the Great Lakes Fisheries Heritage Trail. Geneva Langelan…

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The Importance of Commercial and Recreational Fishing in the Great Lakes 1:02:13

12M ago1:02:13

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On this episode of Eat Your Heartland Out, in collaboration with Great Lakes Now 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, shares how Red Cliff is implementing a traditional indigenous approach to sust…

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Great Wine on the Great Lakes 50:10

12M ago50:10

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Great Wine on the Great Lakes introduces the audience to the wine industry on Ohio’s North Coast on Lake Erie. Lori Lalak Lee talks about the specialized programs offered by Kent State University Ashtabula to train the next generation of winemakers and grape growers. Additionally, Donniella Winchell, Executive Director of the Ohio Wine Producers As…

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Touring Thunder Bay’s Craft Brewery Scene 37:22

12M ago37:22

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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, founder of Sleeping Giant Brewing Company, who shares her story as part of the origin of the Thunder Bay craft brewing industry. But first up, it'…

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How to Feed A Great Lakes Freighter Crew 1:00:31

1y ago1:00:31

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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, a Canadian restaurateur and cookbook author who left restaurant li…

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Food Waste Reduction Across the Midwest 42:22

1y ago42:22

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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, 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 Diversio…

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BIPOC Leaders in Midwestern Agriculture 44:22

1y ago44:22

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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 in Chicago, shares how being expo…

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Midwestern Food Legends: Breakfast Cereal and the Good Humor Ice Cream Bar 45:48

1y ago45:48

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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. Then, I head to my hometown to speak with Bill Lawson, Executive Director of the Mahoning V…

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LGBTQIA+ Voices in Midwestern Ag, Part 3 of 3: Fair Food Matters in Michigan 30:08

1y ago30:08

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Over this 3 episode series we're highlighting individuals that are both involved in agriculture and identify as part of the LGBTQIA+ community. We've met an agriculture educator in Michigan, flower farmers in Iowa and a fifth-generation dairy, grain and beef farmer in North Dakota. Agriculture is becoming increasingly more inclusive thanks to the l…

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LGBTQIA+ Voices in Midwestern Ag, Part 2 of 3: Glen Philbrick 23:11

1y ago23:11

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Introducing a special series of episodes that highlight individuals that are both involved in agriculture and identify as part of the LGBTQIA+ community. In this series of 3 episodes, we meet an agriculture educator in Michigan, flower farmers in Iowa and a fifth-generation dairy, grain and beef farmer in North Dakota. Agriculture is becoming incre…

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LGBTQIA+ Voices in Midwestern Ag, Part 1 of 3: Over The Moon in Iowa 30:34

1y ago30:34

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Over the next 3 episodes, we're highlighting individuals that are both involved in agriculture and identify as part of the LGBTQIA+ community. We'll meet an agriculture educator in Michigan, flower farmers in Iowa and a fifth-generation dairy, grain and beef farmer in North Dakota. Agriculture is becoming increasingly more inclusive thanks to the l…

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Exploring Missouri's Unique Foodways with Suzanne Corbett 38:35

1+ y ago38:35

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We are delving into the unique world of Missouri foodways with author, food historian and foodways interpreter Suzanne Corbett. A native of Missouri, Corbett has contributed to a variety of regional and national publications, including AAA Explorer, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, and Midwest Living. And, she’s authored five book including The Gilded …

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Dairy Tourism On The MOO-ve in the Midwest 55:18

1+ y ago55:18

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This episode celebrates dairy agritourism in the Midwest. First we hear from Dan Young, who invites us to Indulge in ice cream and family friendly activities at Young’s Jersey Dairy in Ohio. Then Lindsey Borst offers up more ice cream while we learn about the inner workings of a dairy farm at Moo House in Minnesota. ...Or for a more up close and pe…

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Inspired Baking Across the Midwest 53:56

1+ y ago53:56

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In this episode, we're celebrating bakers who are successful entrepreneurs with a commitment to lift one another up as part of their mission. First, we head to Chicago and speak with Tamara Turner, CEO of Silver Spoons Desserts. Tamara shares her incredible story of building her business one relationship at a time; eventually taking to the skies! T…

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Welcome, Tourists! Iowa and Indiana's Ag and Culinary Trails 52:22

2y ago52:22

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We head out to Iowa and Indiana in search of some of the best food and agricultural tourism destinations in the Midwest. Iowa’s Silos and Smokestacks National Heritage Area gives visitors a chance to get up close and personal with ag, while Indiana’s Foodway Alliance offers over 20 culinary trails to explore the tastes of the Hoosier State. Our gue…

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The Midwestern Urban Farming Movement 57:36

2y ago57:36

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In this episode, we travel to Kansas City and St. Louis to learn about the impact of urban farming in the Midwest. We speak with Semra Fetahovic, a Program Manager at Cultivate KC, who helps train newly settled refugees to grow their own food…refugees like Ca Saw, a native of Burma, who we also meet in this episode. Then, we travel to St. Louis whe…

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A Passion for Korean Food With a Michigan Twist 1:00:16

2y ago1:00:16

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We meet Ji Hye Kim, a chef who has a passion for making Korean food with a Michigan twist. As the owner of Miss Kim restaurant in Ann Arbor, Ji Hye calls upon Korean Buddhist food tradition which emphasizes using local and seasonal ingredients. Ji Hye works with local farmers to source her menu. One of those farmers is Tammie Gilfoyle of TamChop Fa…

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Riding the Rails to Britt Iowa's Hobo Days 33:01

2y ago33:01

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On this week's show, we are welcomed into the tight-knit community of hobos by a woman named Connecticut Shorty. She shares some history of the hobo lifestyle and invites us all to Britt Hobo Days, a National Hobo Convention that's been meeting annually since 1900. Plus, you guessed it: hobo stew! Eat Your Heartland Out is Powered by Simplecast.…

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Experiential Learning in Culinary Education 21:06

2y ago21:06

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In this episode, we highlight an academic institution that integrates hands-on learning as a way to teach different facets of the food industry. Kiley Hutcheson is the Director of Retail Operations at the College of the Ozarks in Missouri, where students sell what they make in the kitchen. Join us to get a virtual tour of this unique educational ex…

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The Effervescent World of Midwestern Craft Soda...or Pop 58:55

2y ago58:55

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In this episode, we are drinking in the effervescent world of Midwestern craft soda. We meet makers and purveyors of unique pop products. Mark Lazarchic, better known as Soda Pop Mark, brings us to Blue Sun Soda in Minnesota where he claims they have the largest collection of sodas in the world. Bob Hansen, owner of Spring Grove Soda, gives us a hi…

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Celebrating Culinary Diversity in the Midwest: Spotlighting Japanese and Latino Flavors 52:10

2+ y ago52:10

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Coming up on this episode, we are celebrating the ethnic and cultural diversity that makes the food of the American Midwest unique. In Champlain, Illinois, we meet Alex Sentowski and Jennifer Gunji-Ballsrud, the founders of Suzu, a Japanese bakery brings a traditional Japanese menu to a Midwest college town. Then, in Holland, Michigan, we visit wit…

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Discover the Cultural Heritage and Culinary Charm of Amana Colonies, Iowa 53:15

2+ y ago53:15

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This week on Eat Your Heartland Out, we are spotlighting the Amana Colonies in Iowa. This unique community with German roots has a surprising history and exciting future. Learn about how a communal way of living gave way to special culinary traditions and year-round festivals. Our first guest is Jon Childers, the Executive Director of the Amana Her…

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Meet Peggy Wolff, Author of Fried Walleye and Cherry Pie 52:10

2+ y ago52:10

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On this episode of Eat Your Heartland Out, we meet author Peggy Wolff. Peggy is an Illinois native and editor of Fried Walleye and Cherry Pie: Midwestern Writers On Food. She shares her compelling journey into food writing and her secrets to capturing cultural stories through food. Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast ne…

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Food as a Tool for Empowerment 1:00:15

2+ y ago1:00:15

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On this week's episode, we are bringing together guests united in one mission: to empower. First we welcome Paula Haines, the CEO of Freedom a la Cart in Columbus, Ohio. She's joined by her colleague Mandie Knight, resource manager for the organization, which helps survivors of human trafficking by providing them with work experience through cateri…

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Shared Cultural Legacies Across Oceans and Borders 52:08

2+ y ago52:08

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On this week's episode of Eat Your Heartland Out, we discuss similarities in the food histories of regions separated by oceans and borders. First we welcome journalist Samira Mohyeddin, the host of CBC's Unforked, to compare the impacts of migration on Canadian and Midwestern foodways. Then we speak with food historian Emma Kay about many centuries…

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