Poldi Wieland

Year of Plenty: Traditional Foodways

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Helping you become more resilient through food. We are more disconnected from our food and drink than ever before! Generational cooking skills and food traditions are slowly withering away, and many of us have no idea where our food is coming from. We explore topics such as food resilience, nutrition, hunting, foraging, homesteading, regenerative farming, and more. Gather around our table and learn how to take control of your food supply chain and fuel yourself with nutrient-dense food.

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Poldi Wieland

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The Underappreciated Mulberry 23.09.2018 48:28

In this episode, I explore the mighty mulberry, which is one of my favorite berries to snack on. The mulberry can be found in almost every state of the US. This makes it a perfect fruit to forage for in the summer. Overview: Gathering mulberries Mulberries and health Mulberry history Growing your own tree Uses in the kitchen Support the podcast on Patreon : https://www.patreon.com/yearofplenty Sub...

Milk Kefir: A Traditional Probiotic Beverage 27.07.2018 29:46

In this episode Poldi Wieland explores a powerful probiotic beverage called milk kefir. Milk kefir is a fermented beverage that originated in the Caucasus Mountains and has been consumed by the people in this region for hundreds of years. Overview: Milk Kefir History/Legends Milk Kefir and Health Uses of Milk Kefir in the Kitchen Support the podcast on Patreon : https://www.patreon.com/yearofplent...

What has it been like following a Low Carb Diet? 01.07.2018 1:17:24

This episode is a conversation between my good friend Michael Doering and me. Both of us have been following a low carb / ketogenic diet for over a year and decided it was time to share some of our experiences. We also share some of our favorite low carb products and brands as well as foods that we like to make. I hope this episode can help answer some of your questions and provide you with new lo...

Understanding Egg Labels 25.05.2018 18:12

In this episode, we dive into the mystery behind some of the common labels you might find on egg cartons while grocery shopping. Have you ever wondered what the difference between labels such as “Free Range” and “Cage Free” is? If yes, then this episode is for you! Understanding these labels will make you a more conscious consumer!!! Support the podcast on Patreon : https://www.patreon.com/yearofp...

Basil: The King of Herbs 12.03.2018 20:47

Welcome back to another episode of the Year of Plenty Podcast! Overview of the episode: History of Basil Nutritional Benefits of Basil Basil and cooking Growing Basil at home The new episode is all about the King of Herbs, “Basil”. I am fascinated by all the different kitchen herbs that are found in cuisines around the world. Therefore, I decided to explore them in more detail. My grandmother from...

Understanding Fats and Oils in Food Preparation 01.01.2018 22:24

Welcome to the very first episode of the Year of Plenty Podcast. Today's episode aims to give the listeners a better understanding of the different fats and oils used in food preparation such as cooking and baking. All the fats and oils we use in the kitchen are usually sourced from plants or animals. Listen to the episode to find out why fats and oils are essential to cooking. Did you know t...