Year of Plenty: Traditional Foodways

This episode is a conversation with Lorenzo Tavani. Lorenzo is a chef, forager, gardener, and all-around health nut. After attending culinary school and pursuing a career as a personal trainer, he has worked various jobs in the food system. From regenerative to professional kitchens, and a family-owned slaughterhouse, Lorenzo has taken a deep dive into where our food comes from. His mission is to...

This episode dives deep into the world of Glyphosate, a chemical that has sparked endless debates, concerns, and research. We welcome back J Gulinello, an acclaimed Nutritional Therapist, Ancestrally-Based Practitioner, Speaker, and Researcher, to shed light on this controversial chemical in the popular herbicide, Round Up. Glyphosate, found in many food products, real food ingredients, and even t...

This episode is a conversation with Natalie Erle about the gut and its microbiome, approaches to healing the gut, and embracing ancestral living. Natalie is a Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner and is certified in Nutrition Pathology and Functional Medicine. Natalie improves the lives of many individuals with digestive disorders which have become very prevalent in the West. The good news...

This episode dives deep into the controversial topic of lab-grown meat, a subject that has been making headlines and stirring debates in the food industry. Host Poldi Wieland explores the ethical, environmental, and health implications of this emerging technology, questioning whether it aligns with traditional foodways and sustainable practices. Whether you're a staunch supporter of tradition...

This episode is a conversation with Kareen Erbe. She is a permaculture expert and has a lot of experience helping others become more self-reliant and food-self sufficient. From getting clients started on their first-ever garden, to troubleshooting their garden pest issues, to working with couples on designing a full-blown self-reliant homestead, to designing 30-acre permaculture farms with food fo...

This episode is one of my podcast appearances on the Publicly Challenged Podcast hosted by Luke Oswald, who is an avid outdoorsman and foodie himself. Luke had me on his podcast to chat a bit about my background and how I got obsessed with wild food procurement. Along those lines, we talk about all things hunting in Germany and how the hunting system is structured over there. We also get into the...

In this episode, we delve into the thrilling world of spearfishing with none other than Valentine Thomas, a former London lawyer turned sustainable spearfisher woman. A renowned expert in the field, Valentine has not only mastered the art of spearfishing but has also become an influential advocate for sustainable food practices. Use code “ yearofplenty ” for 15% OFF at www.mtblock.com Episode Over...

This episode of the Year of Plenty Podcast is a conversation with Clay Bowers, a passionate forager from Northern Michigan. Clay has been foraging for almost two decades and is well respected in the wild food community. The main topic of this conversation is wild, edible milkweed and its culinary versatility throughout the seasons. Use code “ yearofplenty ” for 15% OFF at www.mtblock.com Episode O...

This episode is a conversation with my cohost and partner, Lindey, all about our journey into raising coturnix quail for eggs and meat on a budget. This is the first episode in a series that will follow us on our journey and we are excited to share what we learn in the coming months. Use code “ yearofplenty ” for 15% OFF at www.mtblock.com Episode Overview: Why we decided to go with quail over oth...

This episode is a conversation with Natalie Kovarik and Tara Vander Dussen from the Discover AG Podcast. They are two incredible women who are bringing a unique and exciting voice to the world of agriculture. Episode Overview: Natalie & Tara’s backstory and experience in the Ag industry. Why we should care about animal agriculture and why we shouldn’t get rid of it and feed the world exclusive...

Join us as we delve into the fascinating world of American-made wooden cutting boards. In this episode, I chat with the talented craftsman, Mitchell Martishius, owner of Montana Block. Unlock the secrets to maintaining your cutting board's longevity. Episode Overview: How Mitchell got started making American-made wooden cutting boards Discover the artistry and functionality behind handcrafted...

This episode is a conversation with Dr. Bill Schindler, an archeologist, primitive technologist, and chef who is dedicated to studying and teaching ancestral food practices. Bill is also a professor of anthropology and archaeology at Washington College. In addition to his academic and research work, he is an avid outdoorsman who enjoys hunting, fishing, and foraging for wild edibles. He uses this...

This episode is a conversation with Tyler Kuhn, an experienced Alaskan Guide, and my hunting buddy, Shay Helm. Tyler spends most of his year living out of a tent hunting everything from moose to brown bears all over the north. His knowledge runs deep. I am glad to have had an opportunity to pick his brain. Because he had so many awesome stories and tips to share. Episode Overview: Ancient Food Pre...

This episode is a conversation with Jon Dykes who is the hunt media manager for Hilleberg tents. Jon has been a lifelong learner of all things wild food, homesteading, and food preservation. Over the years, Jon has been figuring out how to maximize his backyard space to grow delicious vegetables and crops and even raise chickens. Episode Overview: How Jon became obsessed with food procurement How...

Welcome back to the Year of Plenty podcast the shop for all things real food where we discuss topics around sustainable eating, nutrition, traditional foodways, homesteading, wild food, and much more. This episode is a conversation with Steven Cornett who runs the ultra-popular homesteading Youtube Channel called Nature’s Always Right. Steven started his journey into growing food as an urban marke...

This episode is a conversation with Kris Chain who is a molecular geneticist. He is also the founder of Season Report, an online almanac that combines hunting, fishing, foraging, and gardening information all in one place. Episode Overview: A primer on DNA and how it is expressed The study of epigenetics and how exercise and food can influence gene expression How food can help proteins function be...

This is a solo episode in which I detail my definition of real food. Support the podcast via Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/yearofplenty Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@yearofplentyvideo Sign up for the newsletter: www.theyearofplenty.com/newsletter Do you follow the podcast on social media yet? IG: https://www.instagram.com/poldiwieland/ X: https://x.com/yearofplentypod Facebook: http...

This episode is a conversation with my stepbrother Max Kuehnhoefer, a wholistic farmer. Max has dedicated the past 7 years of his life to learning as much about natural, biodiverse farming systems as possible. Episode Overview 2023 Foodie Goals Barriers to entry fishing in Germany Defining Quality Food Max experience at a conventional mass pig farm Cheese making at a wholistic farm in northern Ger...

This episode is a conversation with Lily Nichols who is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and author. We sat down to talk about the dietary needs of pregnant women and how pregnancy can be optimized with real, whole foods. Which she covered in detail in her book Real Food For Pregnancy. It was a super interesting conversation and a lot of this info applies to everyone who is interested in eating...

This episode is a conversation with my buddies Shay Helm and Shane Weigand who have been hunting Montana and other parts of the great American wilderness for the last two decades. Both of them are very much into the culinary exploration of wild game and fish. In fact, Shay actually used to go to culinary school and Shane worked at a wild game processor in his teens. So needless to say that they kn...

This episode is a conversation with Dr. Hillary Lampers about living a simple life, focusing on eating real foods, and reconnecting with the old ways. As a doctor, Hillary offers a blend of Regenerative Medicine, Functional Medicine / Wellness, and Primary Care. Her areas of expertise include head & breathing conditions, brain health, hunting performance, pain management, hormone balancing, an...

This episode is a conversation with Dr. Miki Ben-Dor, a Paleoanthropologist at Tel Aviv University. His area of study examines the causal relationship between Paleolithic nutrition and human evolution. Figuring out what our ancestors ate can help inform us how we should eat in this day and age.  Miki and I sat down to explore his findings on humans being much more adapted to eating meat than plant...

This episode is a conversation between me, Caleb Kasper, Dylan Baldassari, and Matt Arnt. These guys are my most hardcore hunting, fishing, and foraging buddies and I spent a ton of time with them going after wild foods in Wisconsin. Episode Overview: 2022 Mushroom Hunting Recap (especially Burn Morels) Updates on morel mushroom cultivation Growing your own edible mushrooms at home Matt training h...

This episode is a conversation with Adam Berkelmans from www.theintrepideater.com.  He also runs the Antler and Fin podcast for Harvesting Nature. Adam is a wild food chef and explores plants, animals, and fungi in bold ways in the kitchen. Episode Overview Adam’s journey into the world of harvesting and cooking wild foods Foraging for Burdock Root and other wild plants How the modern world could...

This episode is a conversation with Cast Iron Kyle. Kyle is a cast iron aficionado, small business owner, and content creator. He spends much of his week hunting down rare vintage cast iron skillets for people or restoring ones that didn't get enough love and ended up ruined from rust. I figured it would be fun to have Kyle on the podcast to do a deep dive into cast iron cookware so that you...