Enlightened Omnivore Podcast

Mother Hens and Mountain Views A few weeks ago, I got the opportunity to visit Tyler at his Big Bluff Ranch outside of Red Bluff, CA. The drive took two hours from Sacramento, past miles and miles of Imperial valley agricultural industrial complex, before winding up into the foothills of the Yolla Bolly Mountains. The terrain was dotted with majestic valley oaks that sprouted up and stretched mass...

In this month's episode, I sit down with Michelle Dowd , author of "Forager: Field Notes for Surviving a Family Cult," for a fascinating discussion about foraging, food culture, and finding connection with nature. Michelle shares how her childhood experiences in a religious cult, where she learned to identify and gather wild foods for survival, shaped her unique relationship with food and the natu...

In my latest Enlightened Omnivore podcast , I jump into the world of regenerative meats with James Lum, Regional Sales Manager at Force of Nature Meats . With a background that spans butcher shop floors, ranch lands, kitchen counters, and now a fast-growing consumer packaged goods company, James has seen the regenerative meat industry evolve firsthand. He brings a rare perspective into how mindful...

Carbon Credits have always felt a bit like a riddle to me. If you’ve felt the same way, you’re not alone. But what do Carbon Credits have to do with being an enlightened omnivore? Hang in there! This could actually be the missing piece of the ecosystem-wide puzzle to solve the climate change problem. If you’ve ever wondered how something as “corporate” as carbon credits could impact your food choi...

Sometimes, the universe brings people into your life at just the right moment. This happened to me in May 2023 when I received an email from Primal Supply Meats, informing me of their closure. With Electric City Butcher already closed and my second shop, Graze and Gather Meats, on the brink of shutting down, I couldn't help but take notice. Over the next several months, I was impressed by the comp...

You may have heard this month’s guest talking about pig manure with Kai Ryssdal on NPR, or read about his new book “Barons: Money, Power, and the Corruption of America’s Food Industry,” in Forbes or Civil Eats. Recently, I got to sit down with author Austin Frerick to discuss the broken American food system, and delve into the complexities, collusion, and crazy power dynamics that got us here in t...

Enlightened Omnivore, is a monthly Podcast dedicated to a delicious mix of food, sustainability, and travel. Host, Steve Sabicer, explores the wonders of mindful eating. Each month he digs into one of his weekly written stories about our food system, new ways to eat sustainably, or culinary adventures around the globe or right in his very own kitchen. Get ready to expand your palate and your mind....