Feast + Harmony

For the past several years Food Tank, the global think tank for all things food, hosts an annual all-day summit at SXSW. This year we chat with representatives from the Food Recovery Network, Grace Farms, the American Farmland Trust and Organic Valley. We dive into the missions and foundation of each of these organizations and how they work hand in hand to foster the sustainability of our foo...

Luck Reunion and the fundraising dinner, Potluck always aims to bring the unexpected in all the best ways. Diving into conversation with CEO and Founder Matt Bizer, we chat expanded programming and partnering for the first time with SXSW. The band, The Animeros bring bolero, psychadelic and cumbia styles to the scene along with a Dan Auerbach collaboration story. And Potluck Chef Ambassador Michae...

Direct from Charleston and talking all things Holy City, Christine chats with James Beard winning Pitmaster and Chef, Rodney Scott on origins for his passion of the pit, sake sommelier and Chef, Chris Shoedler of the intimate, omakase- focused Sushi-Wa and Alyssa Maute Smith, Executive Director of Charleston Wine + Food on the road to the 20th anniversary, and the initiatives paving the path...

While sailing up the coast of New England aboard The Norwegian Gem traveling from Boston to Portland, Maine to St. John, New Brunswick, Christine is joined by co-host Jennifer Bushman, Executive Director of Fed By Blue for a live audience recording with Chefs Esther Choi, Eric Adjepong and Jeff Mauro. Discussed were all things sustainable seafood, Korean, West- African and Italian-Americ...

Feast + Harmony takes it on the road to Farm Aid in Minneapolis, MN, celebrating the 40th year of helping sustain the livelihood and infrastructure of family farms. Host, Christine Sykes Lowe speaks in-depth to family farmers on their mission of regenerative agriculture, as well as the challenges they continue to face. A highlight on the farm- fresh unique option known as "HomeGrown Concessions”,...

In this episode we talk with two women entrepreneurs in Asheville, NC  on their journey since the devastation of Hurricane Helene last September. Meg Ragland- President and Founder of Plum Print and Jessie Dean, Founder and CEO of Asheville Tea Company . In the midst of chaos, mere days after the natural disaster, a group of women formed to create the Women Entrepreneurs Asheville Recovery Endeavo...

We talk with three women, Molly Irani- Co-Founder and Chief Hospitality Officer for the Chai Pani Restaurant Group , Terri Terrell, Culinary Directory of The Utopian Seed Project , and Randi Weinstein, Founder of FAB Charleston . In this episode we go into detail on the critical days after Helene, specifically for the restaurant industry as well as the farms that support the food infrastructure of...

A sit down with Paul Lightfoot, General Manager of Patagonia Provisions, the food product line created by The Patagonia Company. We discuss the philosophies, and ultimate catalyst that spurred an outdoor company to delve into the food and beverage space. Always responsibly sourced,  these healthy and handy on-the-go foods fit as easily in your backpack as your kitchen pantry. And of course, there...

Every year for the past decade plus, there is a gathering at The Luck Ranch, home to Willie Nelson and family, that is a multi-day homage to the farmers that grow our food, with chefs and musicians creating the vibe that is as relaxed as a big family gathering. We talk with Chefs Cheetie Kumar, Erik Bruner-Yang, Co-Founder Scott Marsh, and non-profits Farm Aid and Reverb in their pursuit to help s...

Have you ever thought about food in space? What about desert cuisine? Just a sampling of the multi-day programming the city of Dubai and The Museum of the Future offered attendees through panel discussions, food and beverage sampling and interactive multi-sensory activations. The ultimate aim, to ignite new conversations on how technology and culture, as well as East and West influences, can creat...

Joined by co-host KC Mancebo of Clamorhouse , we chat with LA restaurateur Dina Samson about her pandemic idea turned expanding non-profit, Regarding HER . Regarding HER is a concept formulated as a support system for female chefs and business owners in the food and beverage industry. Proof that “group therapy” has more than one meaning, and when women gather, nothing is impossible. Heritage Radio...

When the idea of creating soy sauce in bourbon barrels came to Matt Jamie , he pursued the traditional Japanese method, knowing no short cuts would do. Years later, his brand Bourbon Barrel Foods has expanded to spices, a myriad of speciality food sauces, and so much more. A true entrepreneurial story of making a mark in a niche industry while educating yourself along the way on the path toward su...

Through storytelling, Andrew Zimmern uses his voice and platform to shine light on environmental issues that need our attention. Dune Lankard is an Eyak Athabaskan Native from the Eagle Clan in Cordova, Alaska, and has a daily way of life as a native conservationist and blue foods supplier. Each is needed and essential, as shown in the three-part docuseries, " Hope In The Water ." These are impact...

Jennifer Bushman , a leading seafood advocate and co-founder of Fed By Blue , talks education and action in regard to ensuring the health of our oceans for generations to come. As a driving force in the creation of the three-part docuseries, " Hope in The Water ," our talk explores the myriad of ways the project will inspire everyone to dig deeper and make change, one delicious blue food bite at a...

On Chef’s Making Waves , as in most any environment, Maneet Chauhan brings a lightness and fun factor that leaves an impression with anyone she meets. And when it comes to understanding Indian cuisine, she projects the empowerment to branch out, let go, and try experimenting with some recipes yourself. A candid conversation about family, career, and life’s twists and turns…this one will make you s...

Aboard Sixthman’s, Chefs Making Waves - a food, wine and spirits festival at sea, culinary takes a huge spotlight. While exceptional food or drink can certainly stand alone, the combination of the perfect pairing can elevate a dining experience to new creative heights. Mixologists Gabriel Urrutia , Lauren Noblitt and Gio Gutierrez dive into the Miami cocktail scene, the surprising ingredients that...

Indigenous healer Felicia Cocotzin Ruiz spreads her knowledge of healing as a Curandera , and together with HRN's own Dana Cowin (Speaking Broadly/ The Progressive Hedonist), they discuss their panel at SXSW that shares both eastern and western approaches to nourishing body, society and planet. Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support Feast + Harmony by bec...

Wild Fork powered the ultimate BBQ showdown with two pitmasters, Erica Roby , Food Network Champ, and one of few top female pitmasters in the country- and Jason Wilson - a veteran who founded "Meat Therapy" as a force for healing trauma. Photo Courtesy of Wild Fork and SXSW. Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support Feast + Harmony by becoming a member ! Fea...

For well over half a century, Marshall has literally amplified a world of musicians while keeping an eye on tapping into communities on the micro level. At SXSW 2024 they celebrated days of stacked music showcases amidst a carnival-vibe landscape, complete with a pop-up of some of Austin's best and baddest burgers around courtesy of Bad Larry's Burger Club . Photo Courtesy of Marshall Group. Herit...

Ana Quincoces has become a go-to voice for Latina lifestyle. With Cuban roots, she has developed an artisan culinary line “The Skinny Latina”, many cookbooks, and a new home products line in the works for Bed, Bath and Beyond. As a former Real Housewife of Miami, she broke the mold when it comes to “owning your enterprise” by constantly challenging herself and evolving, with podcasts and a new chi...

Coming straight from the seas aboard Sixthman’s inaugural Chefs Making Waves , Andrew Zimmern goes into the roots of his influence that fueled the journey of his culinary path, as well as a very soulful look into his past struggles with addiction. A lesson of turning pain into self-discovery, which in the end fueled his passion in giving back to community, and doing his part to ensure our planet i...

It's not everyday you get to visit Willie Nelson's ranch, and it's even more rare to partake in a chef curated feast in his own backyard. A conversation with Chef Michel Nischan , Luck Reunion Co-Founder Scott Marsh , and singer-songwriter Jon Muq proves that music and food set the stage for "gathering around the table" in support of putting a little extra good in the world. Heritage Radio Network...

Wisconsin Cheese goes all in at 2024 Charleston Wine + Food with a multi-sensory experiential display, as well as the "come back" of the classic cheese cart. All this while they continue to plan for the second iteration of their festival, " Art of Cheese ." Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support Feast + Harmony by becoming a member ! Feast + Harmony is Po...

Catching up with the Sri Lankan Chef , we journey from pop-up, to opening of her first brick and mortar restaurant, hints of exciting developments for the future, and her take on a fried chicken sandwich that makes people swoon. Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support Feast + Harmony by becoming a member ! Feast + Harmony is Powered by Simplecast . See Pri...