Eat Your Heartland Out

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 defines “Midwestern Cuisine.” Heritage Radio Netwo...

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 tradition. Heritage Radio Network is a listener s...

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 introduces us to the famed horseshoe sandwich that...

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 their co-owner and chef, James Beard Award winne...

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 generation of young women in farming. Heritage Radio N...

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 connection to the things she’s passionate about, incl...

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 Nonfiction . And, expect some other special intervi...

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 Farmstead Cheesemaking. Heritage Radio Network i...

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 operator of All Together Now , a social gathering space...

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. Support Eat Your Heartland Out by becoming a member...

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 Powered by Simplecast . See Privacy Policy at...

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. Heritage Radio Network is a listener supporte...

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 Stephanie Hughes-Winfrey and culinary instructor Joel Bo...

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 sustainable ag and culinary leaders. Meet Mariah Bu...

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 ranch inspired her to author a new cookbook . He...

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 cookbook, " Company: The Radical Art of Cooking for...

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 make eating well easy, even when you’re on the...

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 Crawford share how they welcome volunteers from far...

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 member ! Eat Your Heartland Out is Powered by Simpl...

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 listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Suppo...

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 network. Support Eat Your Heartland Out by becoming a...

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 taste of Czech pastry at Verdigre Kolache Days ,...

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 , better known as The Buckeye Lady, to the show...

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 nonprofit podcast network. Support Eat Your Heartland O...

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 Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcas...