Best Capri Cafaro Podcasts (2025)

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Amplifying Voices of Agriculture: Meet Podcast Hosts Rodger Wasson and Dana DiPrima 56:06

14d ago56:06

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This week, Eat Your Heartland Out is sharing the show with two podcast hosts who use their microphones to amplify the stories of American agriculture. Join Capri in conversation with Rodger Wasson, host of Farm To Table Talk, and Dana DiPrima, host of the One Bite is Everything podcast. Heritage Radio Network is a listener-supported nonprofit podca…

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The Value of Farmland Preservation with American Farmland Trust 48:09

28d ago48:09

48:09

This week, the show welcomes two guests who capture the power of farmland preservation. Angie Doucette is the Midwest Senior Farmland Program Manager at American Farmland Trust. She is joined by Kyle Zwieg, owner of Zwieg's Maple Acres in Wisconsin. Angie and Kyle discuss how the work of American Farmland Trust helps protect farms and food sources …

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A Journey Through Toronto’s Food Landscape with Len Senater 42:14

2M ago42:14

42:14

Len Senater is the founder of The Depanneur. The Dep, as many call it, is a place and a concept that has evolved over more than a decade. It has had several iterations, including housing a corner store and cafe and even the inspiration for a nonprofit lifting up newcomers to Canada. The Dep has served as a showcase of the incredible culinary divers…

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A Journey Through Toronto’s Food Landscape with Jessica Allen 33:01

2M ago33:01

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Jessica Allen is probably best known as one of the co-hosts of CTV’s popular daytime talk show, The Social. But this St. Thomas, Ontario, native also has a reputation for being a bit of a foodie. From working in restaurants to writing about food, relationships, and pop culture, you will hear Jess’ excitement over food shine through. Heritage Radio …

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Celebrating Innovative Midwestern Culinary Professionals: Cincinnati’s Chef Jose Salazar and Chicago’s Mindy Segal 47:46

2M ago47:46

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This week, we are travelling back to the American Midwest, where I will chat with Cincinnati-based James Beard nominated chef Jose Salazar. And we will revisit my 2024 interview with Chicago-based James Beard Award-winning pastry chef Mindy Segal. Heritage Radio Network is a listener-supported nonprofit podcast network. Support Eat Your Heartland O…

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Prairie Food and Canadian Snacks with a Midwest Connection 48:43

2M ago48:43

48:43

We are back with another episode about Canadian food culture in our limited series, More Than Maple. This show brings us out to Manitoba where I meet historians and authors Janis Thiessen and Kimberley Moore. Janis discusses the stories she discovered behind some of Canada’s favorite snack foods and talks about how she, along with Kimberly, embarke…

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Food Justice and Indigenous Flavors in Western Canada 56:02

3M ago56:02

56:02

We are continuing our limited series about Canadian food culture, More Than Maple. This week, I welcome two guests who share their respective lived experiences in food justice and bringing indigenous cuisine to a wider audience in Western Canada. Meet BC-based food systems activist Abra Brynne, and Chef Brittany Stoney of Bernadette’s, an Indigenou…

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Canadian Food Empowerment from the Maritimes to the Prairies 56:18

3M ago56:18

56:18

We are back with another episode that is part of our limited series about Canadian food culture, More Than Maple. This week we are traveling from the Maritimes to the Prairies to learn about important programs serving the unique food security and job training needs of communities in Newfoundland & Labrador and Alberta. Josh Smee and Laurel Huget jo…

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Indigenous Voices: Finding Indigenous Identity In Food Chef Tammy Maki and Inez Cook 59:28

3M ago59:28

59:28

This is another episode that is part of our limited series about Canadian food culture. Meet Chef Tammy Maki, pastry chef and founder of Raven Rising Chocolate, and Inez Cook, owner of the Salmon and Bannock restaurants and catering company. Both women share their inspiring stories of exploring their Indigenous identity while building successful fo…

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Intro to Canadian Foodways with Kesia Kvill and David Szanto 55:09

3M ago55:09

55:09

We are kicking off a limited series of episodes about Canadian food culture. Much like Midwestern foodways, Canada’s food landscape offers much more than meets the eye…much more than maple! Get an introduction to Canadian foodways with guests David Szanto, a freelance academic in food studies, and Kesia Kvill, an independent food historian focused …

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Celebrating Festival Culture in the Midwest 50:01

4M ago50:01

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In this episode, we are embracing the culture of fairs and festivals across the Midwest. Meet Haylie Robinson, executive producer and host of the TV series Finding Festivals. Then, we reach back into the archives for a conversation with Marla Calico, President & CEO of the International Association of Fairs and Expositions and a chat with Catherine…

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Women Shaping North Dakota's Food and Drink Community 50:20

7M ago50:20

50:20

This week we are saluting two women who have brought their unique talents to North Dakota’s food and drink scene. I will introduce you to Elena Silvestru Martinez, an immigrant from Moldova who has turned her passion for cooking into teaching kids kitchen skills. And, hear from Susan Ruud, President and Mead Maker at Prairie Rose Meadery. Heritage …

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North Dakota's Sweet Honey Industry 52:49

8M ago52:49

52:49

This week we are heading out to the prairies of North Dakota to learn about the marvels of honey and many of its sweet uses. Meet John Miller, the man driving his family's migratory beekeeping business. Then, learn how Jason Kesselring uses honey in the mead he makes at the North Dakota vineyards that bare his name. Heritage Radio Network is a list…

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The Power of the Kitchen: Cake Therapy Foundation's Dr. Altreisha Foster 51:29

9M ago51:29

51:29

This week we are talking about the power of food with Minnesota based baker, scientist, and dessert curator Dr. Altreisha Foster. Dr. Foster is also an author, entrepreneur, and the founder of the Cake Therapy Foundation, which aims to use baking as a tool of empowerment and resilience. We will also revisit an episode from the archives that dives i…

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A Trip Back In Time, One Bite At a Time: Immersive Historic Culinary Experiences 53:47

9M ago53:47

53:47

This week we are taking a trip back in time to two farms that offer immersive historic culinary experiences. First, we will visit with the team at Living History Farms in Iowa, who run several dinners that reflect authentic experiences of community members from days gone by. Then, it’s off to Indiana to visit Conner Prairie, where historic interpre…

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Bringing People Together One Beer at a Time: Ladybird Brewing 48:41

9M ago48:41

48:41

Meet Kaydee Riggs-Johnson, one of the superstar women behind Ladybird Brewing in Winfield, Kansas. Kaydee and her partner Laura Riggs-Johnson bring a sense of community to their main street brewery. And, we also revisit an episode from the archives with Wisconsin-based Mary Pellettieri, founder of Top Note Tonic. Heritage Radio Network is a listene…

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Discoveries On The Road in the Midwest: Holmes Made Salsa and Third Coast Bakery 48:48

10M ago48:48

48:48

This week, I’m going to introduce you to two women whose businesses I discovered while on the road filming my TV series America The Bountiful in Kansas and Michigan. In Wichita, meet Tricia Holmes, who grew up in the produce business and founded Holmes Made Salsa. And in Traverse City, meet Heather Burson, who started Third Coast Bakery to make tas…

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Windy City Wonders: Chicago's Mindy Segal and Chef Max Robbins 52:16

10M ago52:16

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This week, we head to the Windy City to meet two individuals who have brought their own twist to the Chicago food scene. James Beard award winning pastry chef Mindy Segal introduces us to the bakery that bears her name. And, Chef Max Robbins, Culinary Director at Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants, shares his perspective on the evolution of what def…

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Sweet Entrepreneurs: Introducing the Vanilla Bean Project and Abbott's Candy 41:07

10M ago41:07

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The show welcomes two food entrepreneurs whose work is rooted in a deep sense of purpose. Six years ago, Sara Kubiak founded the Vanilla Bean Project, a company driven by commitment to regenerative business practices. And, Jason Noel is Chief Operating Officer of Abbott’s Candy, the oldest confectionery in Indiana that prides itself on preserving t…

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Discovering Food and Drink in the Land of Lincoln: Scratch Brewing Company and the Springfield Horseshoe Trail 44:16

10M ago44:16

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We travel to the Land of Lincoln to visit Scratch Brewing Company, where brewer and co-owner Marika Josephson gives us a taste of what inspires their unique brewing style that incorporates botanicals and local forged ingredients. Then it’s over to Springfield to meet Amy Beadle, marketing manager of the town’s convention and visitor bureau, who int…

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Middle Eastern Flavors In The Midwest 1:00:33

1y 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

1y 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

1y 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

1y ago1:05:22

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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

1y 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

1y 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

1+ y 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

1+ y ago1:02:53

1:02:53

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

1+ y 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

1+ y 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

1+ y 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

1+ y ago59:10

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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

1+ y 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

1+ y 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

1+ y 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

1+ y 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

1+ y 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

1+ y 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

1+ y 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

1+ y 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

1+ y ago41:58

41:58

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

1+ y 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

1+ y 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

1+ y 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

2y 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

2y 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

2y 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

2y 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

2y 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

2y 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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