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Wild Food Chef Panel at Feral Feast 2026 | Cooking with Wild Plants, Mushrooms & Game
In this episode of the Year of Plenty Podcast, we’re coming to you live from Feral Feast 2026 for a wild food chef panel with Antonin Filicetti, Anna Borgman, and Tyler McManus. We explore how to cook with wild plants, mushrooms, fish, and wild game while making these ingredients more approachable for beginners.
The conversation also dives into overlooked wild game cuts, common cooking mistakes, preserving wild foods, and the deeper stories behind wild food, traditional foodways, and our relationship with the land.
Episode Overview:
The wild foods that first got each chef excited about cooking from the land
Where beginners should start when cooking with wild ingredients
Cooking and preserving wild trout, berries, mushrooms, and game
Why chanterelles are a favorite wild mushroom and how to make chanterelle butter
Why wild game cheeks, neck meat, and heart are worth saving
How to braise game cheeks and slow-cook wild game neck
Cooking wild game heart with marinades, skewers, and tartare
Why waterfowl can be difficult to cook and how to avoid overcooking it
Vacuum sealing versus paper wrapping wild game for the freezer
Turning accidentally overcooked morels into mushroom seasoning
How wild food chefs bring story, culture, and respect for ingredients into their cooking
Reconnecting with traditional food knowledge, the land, and community through food
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How to Grow Fruit Trees That Actually Thrive with Orchard People
16 Jun 2026
01:26:39
In this episode of the Year of Plenty Podcast, we’re joined by Susan Poizner, certified arborist, fruit tree care educator, author, and host of The Orchard People Podcast. We explore how to choose, plant, and care for fruit trees that fit your climate, property, and goals so you can build a productive backyard orchard that lasts for decades.
Susan also shares lessons from her newest book, Designing a Fruit Tree Garden, and explains why thoughtful planning before planting can save growers years of frustration.
Episode Overview:
Why fruit trees are a powerful investment in long-term food resilience
How fruit tree grafting and rootstocks work
Choosing trees for your climate, hardiness zone, and available space
Self-pollinating trees versus trees that need a pollination partner
Where to buy healthy bare-root fruit trees
Native fruit trees and faster-producing varieties
Choosing the best location based on sunlight, soil, and drainage
Watering, fertilizing, composting, and mulching fruit trees
How to plant a grafted fruit tree correctly
Fruit tree pruning principles for beginners
Protecting trees from wildlife, pests, and disease naturally
Companion planting and creating a pollinator-friendly orchard
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Landscape Literacy: Wild Flavor Is Everywhere | Nick of North
10 Mar 2026
01:51:40
This episode is a conversation with Nick of North, a wild food chef, forager, and educator from Prince Edward Island who works at the intersection of cooking, ecology, and landscape literacy. Nick has built a unique career teaching chefs how to understand the landscapes around them and translate wild ingredients into meaningful food. His work focuses on flavor, aromatics, fermentation, and developing a deeper relationship with the land through cooking.
In this conversation, we explore Nick’s journey from working as a line cook in restaurants to becoming a forager who now teaches chefs around the world how to work with wild ingredients. We also dive into how landscape literacy can transform the way we cook, why many wild foods are misunderstood, and how learning to work with flavor, aroma, and seasonal timing can unlock entirely new possibilities in the kitchen.
Episode Overview:
How wild ingredients often enter restaurant kitchens — and the surprising problems chefs face when working with them
What landscape literacy actually means and why learning to read ecosystems changes the way you cook
Why understanding the environments plants grow in can make you a better forager and a more attentive cook
Nick’s method for learning plant identification by studying ecosystems instead of relying entirely on field guides
Why wild greens taste bitter — and how harvest timing and time of day can dramatically change flavor
How chefs can use wild aromatics, herbs, and plant materials to elevate dishes beyond basic ingredients
Creative ways to extract wild flavors into oils, vinegars, fats, and other cooking mediums
How plants like oak leaves can be used to add tannins for better pickling and food preservation
Why trusting your senses is one of the most important skills when fermenting and preserving food
The fear many beginners have about poisonous plants — and how learning just a few dangerous species can unlock confident foraging
How the same wild plant can taste completely different depending on where it grows
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Food Sovereignty, Wild Food, and Borderlands Cuisine with Hank Shaw
03 Mar 2026
01:43:57
This episode is a conversation with Hank Shaw, wild food chef, author, and the voice behind Hunter Angler Gardener Cook. Hank has spent decades hunting, fishing, foraging, and writing about wild ingredients, and his newest book, Borderlands, explores the rich food traditions stretching from the Rio Grande to the Pacific.
Episode Overview:
How did Hank Shaw go from political journalist to James Beard nominated wild food authority, and what pushed him to go all-in on hunting, fishing, and foraging
What does food sovereignty really mean in practice, and why does cutting out the middleman change how we relate to land, habitat, and wild places?
What exactly are the Borderlands, and why is this region between the United States and Mexico one of the most culturally rich and misunderstood food landscapes in North America?
What are the defining wild proteins of the Borderlands, from venison and quail to javelina and jackrabbit, and how are they traditionally prepared?
Why is seafood king in parts of the Borderlands, and what makes Gulf snook, smoked marlin, shellfish, and Baja style cooking so unique?
What are quelites, and which wild greens and indigenous food traditions still shape Borderlands cuisine today?
How do fire, mesquite coals, pit cooking, and slow grilling define Borderlands flavor?
What traditional preservation methods still matter in hot, dry climates, including salting wild chilies, drying and smoking meats, and burying ingredients in salt or sugar?
Which mushrooms can foragers find in the Borderlands during monsoon season, from porcini and lobster mushrooms to chanterelles and regional Amanitas?
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Can You Really Live on Wild Food? Robin Greenfield Is! | Food Freedom
06 Jan 2026
01:05:44
This episode is a conversation with Robin Greenfield, activist, forager, and author of Food Freedom. Robin has spent years experimenting with what it means to step outside the industrial food system, first by growing and foraging all of his food for a year, and now by eating only wild food. In this conversation, we explore what food freedom actually looks like in practice, the role of community, and why food sits at the center of ecological and personal resilience.
Episode Overview:
Robin’s background and journey away from the industrial food system
Why food became the central focus of his activism and life experiments
What “food freedom” meant during his year of growing and foraging all of his food
The real challenges of food freedom, including time, processing, and preservation
Why community support is essential for living closer to the land
What motivated Robin to take the next step and eat only wild food for an entire year
How he plans calories, protein, fat, and nutrients on a wild food diet
Key wild food staples including wild rice, venison, fish, nuts, fruits, greens, and herbs
The hardest parts of eating wild food, including fat scarcity and food storage mistakes
How seasonality and travel shape his wild food strategy
Ethical foraging and reciprocity, including harvesting invasive species
Why learning individual plants matters more than following blanket foraging rules
How foraging can deepen connection, purpose, and gratitude for the natural world
Practical advice for beginner foragers who want to start building food resilience
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Foragers Roundtable: 2025 Foraging Season in Review | Harvests, Lessons & What’s Next
31 Dec 2025
02:05:56
Poldi and Lindey are joined by Orion (Forage Colorado), Tim (Ironwood Foraging Co.), and Bryan (Healing Ecosystems) for a relaxed, end-of-year conversation about wild food. We’ll reflect on how the season unfolded, what the harvest was like, lessons learned from the land, and the traditional food projects and skills we practiced along the way. We’ll also share our foraging goals and intentions for the year ahead.
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Forgotten Staples: Foraging Wild Plums & American Lotus with Feral Foraging
18 Sep 2025
01:39:14
This episode is a conversation with Jesse from Feral Foraging about two of North America’s most overlooked wild foods — Wild Plums and American Lotus. Jesse is a skilled forager and educator who shares practical tips on plant identification, wild tending, and cooking with these forgotten staples. His work blends deep ecological knowledge with hands-on techniques that help people connect to their food in a meaningful way.
Episode Overview:
Jesse’s background and the mission behind Feral Foraging
The Gather Foraging App — features for plant ID, seasonal timing & lookalikes
Wild Plum species in North America (American, Chickasaw, Mexican, Pacific, Canada plums)
How to identify wild plums vs. Bradford pear or crabapple
Why wild plums are disappearing (invasive species, habitat loss, fire suppression)
Tips for scouting wild plums in bloom, best harvesting techniques, and seasonal timing
Wild plum flavor profile, traditional uses, and recipes (jam, wine, sauces, fruit leather)
American Lotus basics — how it compares to Asian lotus and its overlooked history
Foraging lotus seeds and tubers: canoe gathering, wading, and digging in mud
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Feed Us With Trees: Ancient Wisdom for a Resilient Food System with Elspeth Hay
04 Sep 2025
01:16:42
In this episode of the Year of Plenty Podcast, we’re joined by Elspeth Hay — writer, public radio host, and author of Feed Us With Trees. Elspeth takes us deep into the overlooked world of edible trees, exploring how they’ve sustained humans for millennia and why they hold the key to building a more resilient food system today. From acorns and chestnuts to hazelnuts and maples, this conversation uncovers the ancient wisdom and modern science behind tree-based foods and agroforestry.
Topics We Cover
The inspiration behind Elspeth’s book Feed Us With Trees and why she believes trees belong at the center of our food future.
Acorns as a staple food: how they’ve been processed, eaten, and valued across cultures.
Chestnuts and their importance across Europe and North America, including their culinary revival.
Hazelnuts as both a wild foraged nut and a promising perennial crop.
Differences between perennial tree foods and annual crops — and what that means for resilience.
The role of trees in storing carbon and sustaining long-term food supplies.
Why many tree-based foods disappeared from mainstream diets and what it takes to bring them back.
Indigenous knowledge and cultural traditions surrounding oaks, chestnuts, and other nut trees.
Stories of modern farmers and projects reintroducing edible tree systems into agriculture.
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Foraging for Huckleberries, Ground Cherries, and Tumbleweeds | Tips from Wild Food Girl
22 Aug 2025
01:27:02
In this episode of the Year of Plenty Podcast, we sit down with Erica Davis — better known as Wild Food Girl — to explore the fascinating world of wild edible plants. Erica has spent more than a decade teaching, writing, and foraging across the Rocky Mountains and beyond, and she shares her deep knowledge on identification, harvesting, and cooking techniques for some of the most interesting wild foods in North America
Topics We Cover
How Erica became “Wild Food Girl” and built her online school.
Dandelion soup (manest), including how to blanch greens to reduce bitterness, recipe variations, and pairing ideas.
Huckleberry foraging with seasonal timing, elevation tips, species differences, and the regional naming confusion between blueberries and huckleberries.
Oregon grape, with tips on safe identification, its tart flavor, and how to use it in jelly, wine, and other recipes.
Tumbleweed (Salsola), how to harvest young shoots, different cooking methods, and the ethics of foraging invasives.
Kochia “land caviar” (tonburi), including seed processing, rinsing to remove saponins, and creative flavor pairings.
Ground cherries (Physalis), how to identify species, clear up toxicity myths, know the best harvest times, and find their favorite habitats.
Foraging safety tips, from avoiding lookalikes to harvesting ethically and steering clear of beginner mistakes.
The unique challenges and opportunities of foraging in the Intermountain West.
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Mayapples, Wild Coffee & the Foraging Onion Approach with Hoosier Forager
06 Aug 2025
01:26:51
Hoosier Forager joins us for a thoughtful conversation about how we approach foraging, why it matters, and how to build confidence with new wild foods. We also dig into two standout plants: chicory, one of the best wild coffee substitutes, and mayapple, a native fruit with a short, tricky harvest window. Plus, we talk about a surprising fungal shift with Golden Oyster Mushrooms happening across the U.S.
Episode Overview:
The Foraging Onion framework: how to build confidence with new wild foods
How to safely identify and harvest mayapples (Podophyllum peltatum)
When mayapples are edible — and what parts to avoid
Foraging for chicory (Cichorium intybus): ID tips, uses, and wild coffee
The spread of golden oyster mushrooms across the U.S
Why golden oysters may reduce native fungal diversity
How to deepen your foraging practice beyond just identification
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Guerrilla Grafting, Wild Carbs & Foraging Japanese Knotweed with Healing Ecosystems
10 Jul 2025
01:42:34
In this episode, I’m joined by my friend Bryan from Healing Ecosystems. He’s someone who’s not just talking about food resilience—he’s living it, experimenting with wild foods, and creating abundance on the land in ways most people haven’t even considered.
Episode Overview:
Guerrilla grafting edible pear varieties onto ornamental Bradford pears in public spaces
How to grow and forage wild carbohydrates like turnips, sweet potatoes, Jerusalem artichokes, and groundnuts
Traditional acorn processing through cold water leaching and how Indigenous peoples did it at scale
Foraging Japanese knotweed: why it’s invasive, how to harvest it, and what it tastes like
Practical strategies for building food resilience with wild and perennial calorie crops
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Pawpaw Foraging Secrets | Discover America’s Largest Edible Indigenous Fruit
18 Jun 2025
01:30:31
This episode is a conversation with Shane Edwards, also known as Wild Dryad—a self-taught botanist, illustrator, and foraging educator. We explore the lost legacy of the pawpaw, America’s largest edible indigenous fruit, and how reconnecting with this tropical-flavored wild food is also a path to cultural restoration, land stewardship, and ancestral knowledge. If you’ve ever wondered what pawpaws taste like, where they grow, or why they vanished from our food system—this is the deep dive you've been waiting for.
EPISODE OVERVIEW:
What makes pawpaw fruit so unique—and why most people have never heard of it
How Shane started foraging and built his knowledge from backyard weeds to edible landscapes
The cultural importance of pawpaw in Indigenous, African American, and rural traditions
Why pawpaws disappeared from modern food systems (and how we’re bringing them back)
Pawpaw identification tips: habitat, leaves, flowers, bark, and fruiting season
How to ethically harvest, hand-pollinate, and propagate pawpaw trees
The growing cultural movement to reclaim wild food access
The risks of overharvesting and why wild tending is crucial for future abundance of wild edible plants
What ancestral eating teaches us about ecology, resilience, and food sovereignty
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This Is What We've Lost About Food—And How to Get It Back
19 May 2025
01:46:17
This episode is a deep conversation about traditional foodways and how food is so much more than calories. We explore how eating seasonally, preserving food, and building relationships with the land and each other can help restore our health, culture, and sense of belonging. From wild fermentation, to foraging, to regenerative land practices, this episode reconnects us with the flavors—and meaning—of food.
Episode Overview:
How seasonal cooking and local food dinners connect people to place
Traditional food preservation techniques like cheong and herbal salt blend
The benefits of foraging wild herbs and flowers for nutrient-rich meal
Why regenerative food systems rely on indigenous land management practices
The power of communal eating to rebuild local food culture
Why we need local food learning centers to restore traditional food knowledge
A look into traditional cheesemaking, wild rice harvesting, and forgotten local flavors
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Wild mustard and cow parsnip are two edible plants hiding in plain sight—and they’re packed with flavor, nutrition, and foraging value. In this Year of Plenty Podcast episode, expert forager Orion Aon of Forage Colorado breaks down how to identify, harvest, and use both plants.
What you’ll learn in this episode:
How to identify wild mustard plants and cow parsnip in the wild
Key lookalikes to watch for when foraging mustard or cow parsnip
Where wild mustard and cow parsnip grow in North America
Culinary uses of cow parsnip and wild mustard
How to make mustard from wild foraged mustard seeds
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This episode is a conversation with Savanna aka Foraging_KY who is a lifelong forager passionate about mushrooms, gardening, and native plants. We chat about some of her favorite spring mushroom to forage for and do a deep dive into Pheasant Back (aka Dryad Saddle) mushrooms.
Episode Overview:
Learn about spring mushrooms like morels, pheasant back, scarlet ear cup, woods ear mushrooms, lions mane, and more.
How to safely forage for pheasant back mushrooms
Fun ways to use pheasant back mushrooms in the kitchen
Where to find pheasant back mushrooms in the US and the habitat it likes to grow in
And more
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Cattail Foraging: This Wild Plant Provides Food Year-Round
28 Mar 2025
01:29:50
Cattails are one of the most abundant and overlooked wild foods in North America— providing nutrient-dense food all year long. But why aren’t more people taking advantage of this superabundant plant? In this episode, expert forager Clay Bowers breaks down everything you need to know about identifying, harvesting, and preparing cattails, plus tips for avoiding toxic lookalikes. If you’re interested in wild food, survival skills, or adding a reliable staple to your foraging toolkit, this episode is packed with actionable insights.
What you’ll learn in this episode:
How to identify common cattail species and avoid lookalikes
The best parts of cattails to forage in every season—and how to harvest them
How to collect cattail pollen as a high-protein flour alternative
The nutritional value and culinary potential of cattails
Cattails’ role in wetland ecosystems and how they benefit the environment
Primitive survival uses of cattails beyond food, from basket weaving to shelter building
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Escaping the Chronic Disease Trap with Ancestral Eating: Gut Health, Metabolic Healing & Heavy Metal Detox
16 Mar 2025
01:43:13
In this episode, we dive into functional nutrition, gut health, metabolic resilience, and heavy metal detoxing with returning guest and functional nutritionist Natalie Erle. Natalie combines ancestral wisdom with modern science to help people reclaim their health, and today, she’s breaking down the connections between metabolic dysfunction, gut health, chronic fatigue, brain fog, and even the rising epidemic of Alzheimer’s—all linking back to food. So stay tuned for powerful insights that can help you take charge of your health and feel your best.
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Permaculture Expert Reveals Pro Tips for Seed Starting Success
17 Feb 2025
01:21:00
Want to grow healthier, stronger seedlings? In this episode, permaculture expert Kareen Erbe reveals her best seed-starting secrets, covering everything from ideal grow lights and humidity levels to common mistakes to avoid. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned gardener, these tips will help you grow resilient plants from the start.
What you’ll learn in this episode:
The best seed-starting setup for strong seedlings
The critical role of light, heat & humidity in germination
Top mistakes gardeners make & how to fix them
Essential gear for successful indoor seed starting
Surprising lessons from years of experience
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Secrets to Farming with Limited Acres [Rose Veal, Soy-Free Chickens, Silvopasture]
28 Jan 2025
01:44:47
This Year of Plenty Podcast episode is a conversation with Mathew, the visionary behind Little Way Farm and Homestead, a family-owned and operated farm and homestead training center. Over the past few years, Mathew has transformed his farm into a thriving direct-to-consumer business—an inspiring story filled with innovative farming practices. We explore topics like silvopasture systems, raising soy-free chickens, and how Mathew is defying industry norms by raising cattle (rose veal) in a way that’s unheard of for grass-fed operations. It's a method you won’t hear about anywhere else.
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We've been doing research into the history of Victory Gardens and were blown away by some of the facts we uncovered…so Poldi decided to sit down and record a rant about this amazing gardening movement of the early 1900s and give his reasons for why we should bring it.
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This episode is a Youtube livestream recording where we cover 5 wild edible plants to forage for in winter here in North America. Come join us and learn about these amazing edible plants so that you can start foraging for them yourself. No need to be one of those foragers that hibernates in the winter!
What plants do we cover in this episode?
Foraging for wild rose (how to harvest rose hips in winter)
Foraging for pine bark
Foraging for watercress in winter
Foraging for the common hackberry in winter
Foraging for persimmons in North America
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In this episode of the Year of Plenty Podcast, Chef Will Morton and Spencer Freehling join Poldi Wieland for a Foodies Roundtable that’s all about celebrating the outdoors through food. Chef Will is a professional chef with a specialty in wild game and fermentation, while Spencer is a professional photographer and videographer in the hunting and fishing industry. Both are passionate foragers, outdoorsmen, and food enthusiasts. Together, they share their experiences and expertise from the past foraging season, dive into creative culinary techniques, and explore the untapped potential of wild ingredients.
Episode Overview:
A wild mushroom foraging season recap, including lessons learned.
Hunting for the elusive black mountain morel mushroom and why it’s so special.
How Chef Will pickles mushrooms without using oil.
Tips for preserving chanterelles and other mushrooms for long-term use.
Wild plants and mushrooms we want to forage for in 2025.
The art of making vinegar, plus an inside look at Chef Will’s specialty vinegar business.
How Chef Will ages wild game meat using dry and wet aging techniques.
A gear breakdown: the best vacuum sealers for outdoorsmen.
Exploring unique ingredients like beaver meat, beaver tail, and cooking with beaver fat.
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Wild Apple Foraging Masterclass: Crabapples, Feral Apples, and Their Uses
19 Nov 2024
01:37:37
In this episode, we explore the world of wild apple foraging, with a focus on crabapples and feral apples found across the U.S. This masterclass is packed with practical tips for identifying, harvesting, and using wild apples. We dive into their fascinating history, genetic diversity, and how to make the most of these unique fruits in your kitchen.
Episode Overview:
The history of wild apples and why there is so much genetic diversity
Key differences between feral apples and crabapples
How to identify native and non-native crabapples in the wild
Where to find wild apples and when to harvest them
Techniques for processing crabapples and preserving their flavor
Creative recipes for crabapples to try at home
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Traditional Animal Fat For Cooking: Tallow and Lard Explained
01 Nov 2024
01:17:40
In this episode, we explore the tradition of rendering animal fats, focusing on tallow and lard and their unique uses in cooking and beyond. We discuss the role of animal fats in human history, why they fell out of favor, and their modern revival. Plus, Lindey shares her experience with homemade tallow soap, highlighting its skin benefits.
Episode Overview:
The differences between tallow and lard, including texture, cooking applications, and smoke points
A brief history of animal fats in the human diet and their role in traditional societies
How animal fats fell out of favor in the U.S. due to the rise of seed oils and industrial marketing
Methods for rendering fat: water rendering vs. dry rendering
The nutritional benefits of grass-fed animal fats and the impact of rendering methods on nutrient retention
Wild game fats: unique characteristics and handling tips for bear and deer fat
Practical uses for rendered tallow beyond cooking, like making tallow soap and skincare products
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Seasonal Eating and Wild Food Cooking with Danielle Prewett from Wild + Whole
19 Oct 2024
01:22:47
This episode is a conversation with Danielle Prewett. Danielle is the founder of Wild + Whole and a Wild Foods Contributing Editor for MeatEater. Danielle believes that every meal should tell a story, and that sustainable eating starts by reawakening our connection to food and relying on the seasons and the inherent rhythms of nature to guide our choices.
Episode Overview:
Why are food system is broken and how eating consciously is the answer
How you can start to eat and cook more seasonally
Common mistakes people make when cooking wild game meat
How to mask the gamey flavor of wild game meat
Meat differences between wild game birds
How to cook wild game bird organs
Advice for smoking wild game meat
Wild truffle foraging and truffle oil
And more!
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Regenerative Bison Farming: Healing the Land and Our Food Systems with Matt Skoglund
01 Oct 2024
01:39:45
Today’s guest is Matt Skoglund, a first-generation bison rancher and the owner of North Bridger Bison in Montana. Matt is passionate about raising bison regeneratively, using holistic methods that improve biodiversity and soil health on the land. In this episode, we dive into his journey into bison ranching, why bison are so vital to the landscape, and how regenerative farming can reshape our food system.
Episode Overview:
Matt Skoglund's story as a first generation bison rancher in Montana
Why bison are important animals for the landscape
The role of bison in regenerative agriculture
Regenerative ranching methods that improve biodiversity and soil health
The power of bison meat and the best ways to cook bison
Why rural food economies are vital for a sustainable food system
And more!
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Late Season Mushroom Foraging: Porcini, Matsutake & Chants with Orion Aon, Forage Colorado
11 Sep 2024
02:12:42
In this episode of the Year of Plenty Podcast, I sit down with Orion Aon, an expert wild food forager and founder of Forage Colorado. Orion shares his vast experience in foraging, focusing on late summer to fall mushrooms. We dive into identifying, foraging, and preparing some of the best edible mushrooms you can find in the wild during this season. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced forager, Orion's insights on mushroom habitats, sustainable harvesting, and cooking wild mushrooms will enhance your foraging skills and appreciation for nature's bounty.
Episode Overview:
Orion’s background in wild food foraging and how his upbringing in New Mexico introduced him to the world of plants, trees, and wild edibles
Some of the mushroom species we talk about include: Porcini, Chanterelles, Matsutake, Hedgehog, Hawk’s Wing, Oysters, and more
Orion’s approach to foraging mushrooms safely, including the importance of 100% confidence in identification before consuming wild foods
Best habitats and conditions for foraging late summer to fall mushrooms in the Mountain West
The influence of weather patterns, especially rainfall and moisture, on mushroom fruiting and foraging success
How to use digital tools like OnX and NOAA's precipitation estimator to e-scout for ideal foraging locations
Mushroom cooking tips and preservation techniques
Q&A with questions from the Year of Plenty Podcast audience
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Nutrition Advice for Multi-Day Backcountry Trips with Kyle Kamp
03 Sep 2024
01:26:33
In this episode, I chat with Kyle Kamp, the expert nutritionist behind Valley to Peak Nutrition, about the critical aspects of backcountry nutrition for hunters and other backcountry enthusiasts. Whether you're gearing up for a multi-day backcountry hunt or hiking trip, dialing in your nutrition can make all the difference. Kyle shares practical tips on how to fuel your body efficiently, manage calorie intake, and ensure proper hydration and meal timing while in the backcountry.
Episode Overview:
Kyle's journey into the world of nutrition and how his personal experiences shaped his approach
Importance of a well-planned nutrition strategy for backcountry hunting
The role of calories: How to calculate and adjust your intake for the backcountry
Managing calorie deficits: Recognizing symptoms and staying fueled during long trips
Meal timing and macronutrient balance for sustained energy during your trips
Hydration strategies: How much water you really need and the role of electrolytes
Adjusting nutritional strategies as you age: From your 20s to your 40s and beyond
Tips for planning and packing your meals for backcountry trips
Practical advice on using whole foods, supplements, and maintaining a consistent nutrition plan
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Finding and Hunting Elk with Ken Thrall from Kifaru
21 Aug 2024
01:44:20
In this episode, Poldi chats with Ken Thrall all about how you can increase your odds for success in the elk woods. Ken works for Kifaru Gear and has hunted elk for over a decade.
Episode Overview:
Tips for better e-scouting to find locations on the map that might hold elk
How Ken’s e-scouting methodology changes from elk archery to rifle season
What a typical glassing session looks like for Ken when he is scouting for elk
A brief lesson on elk behavior, how elk move throughout the day, and how hunters can use this information to their advantage
How to hunt elk in thick, dense bedding areas
Tips for the archery set up when you are calling in an elk during archery season
How to speed up the elk field dressing process
Community Q & A where we answer questions from Year of Plenty listeners
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Talking Wild Food Passions and Traditions with Randy Newberg
08 Aug 2024
01:35:01
This Year of Plenty Podcast episode is a conversation with Randy Newberg. Randy is a passionate hunter and the voice of the public land hunter in America. With decades of experience on public lands, he’s become a leading advocate for self-guided hunters and others who appreciate public lands. Randy hosts two popular TV shows, 'Fresh Tracks' and 'On Your Own Adventures,' and the Hunt Talk Podcast, where he speaks unfiltered about hunting and conservation.
Episode Overview:
Randy Newberg's Journey: Discover Randy's childhood experiences with wild food in rural Minnesota and how it shaped his love for hunting and public lands.
Wild Food Traditions: The cultural and traditional importance of wild foods in Randy's life and his love for the wild food sharing economy.
Foraging Adventures: Randy shares memories of foraging for wild rice and other wild edibles during his younger years.
Favorite Wild Game: Learn about Randy's favorite wild game meats, including his passion for wild bison.
Elk Conservation: Important insights on elk conservation and what hunters can do to ensure sustainable hunting for future generations.
Grouse Hunting: Explore Randy's special connection to grouse and the significance of this bird in his hunting experiences.
Meat Processing Tips: Valuable advice on choosing the right meat processors and things to consider when doing it yourself.
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From Mountain Man to Marketing Director: Ryan Holm's Journey in Hunting and Health
24 Jul 2024
01:50:18
Ryan is a dedicated marketing director with a solid 20-year career in media development within the hunting and outdoor markets. He was the marketing director at Mystery Ranch for a long time and fractionally helped out as VP of Marketing at LandTrust. Above all, Ryan is deeply passionate about hunting, climbing, health and photojournalism.
Episode Overview:
How Ryan got into hunting and what it means to be an outdoorsman
His journey working at Mystery Ranch, a premier backpack company
Ryan’s health and nutrition routine that helps him thrive in his outdoor endeavors
What trends Ryan is seeing in the outdoor gear world and which ones he thinks are fads
His experience at LandTrust, a company that lets you book private land for outdoor experiences like hunting, and their mission
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The Hunt for Oyster Mushrooms: A Forager's Guide with Hoosier Forager
05 Jul 2024
01:45:52
This episode is a conversation with Tim Frost (aka Hoosier Forager) all about oyster mushroom foraging. Tim is a wild edible mushroom identification expert and educator. His content covers edible & medicinal mushroom and plant identification, cooking & storing wild foods, as well as general foraging tips.
Episode Overview:
How Tim started his mushroom foraging journey
Why we love oyster mushrooms and foraging for them
Unique fun facts about wild oyster mushrooms
How to identify some of the abundant oyster mushroom varieties here in the US
The habitat wild oyster mushrooms grow in and when you can harvest them
Best ways to harvest oyster mushrooms and how to preserve them for later use
Fun culinary applications of oyster mushrooms and their nutritional value
And more
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Ancient Nuts: Hickory Nut Foraging and Wild Tending with James Mann
13 Jun 2024
01:26:43
From prehistoric times to modern day supermarkets, nuts have been a reliable food source throughout history. And there are plenty of species you can gather in the wild to fill your pantry! Hickory nuts being one of them. In this episode, we chat with James Mann from Spicebush Woodcraft and dive deep into the world of hickory nut foraging.
Episode Overview:
James shares the story of how he got into hickory nut foraging
Why you should forage for hickory nuts and which species have the best flavor
How to process hickory nuts after harvest
How to prepare the hickory nuts for long term storage
Steps you can take to gather more hickory nuts with less effort
How to wild tend hickory and how to plant the nuts to grow more hickory trees
Historical uses of hickory nuts in the US
The mycorrhizal relationships between trees, fungi, and other plants
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Heirloom Vegetable Seed Trading & Homemade Hot Sauce Making with Castiron Kyle
30 May 2024
01:22:44
EP 123 | This episode is a conversation with Kyle Seip (aka Castiron Kyle) who is a castiron cookware expert, hot sauce nerd, and heirloom vegetable seed trader.
Episode Overview:
New things happening in the cast iron cookware world
Kyle’s gardening projects for 2024
How to grow healthy pepper plants
How to make fermented hot sauce at home
Kyle’s process for saving seeds from his vegetable harvests
Trading heirloom seeds with people across the world
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Forage for Elderberries with Confidence featuring Jesse from Feral Foraging
21 May 2024
02:20:00
This conversation is a deep dive into the world of elderberry foraging. And for you to learn more about this amazing plant species, I brought on none other than Jesse Akozbek. Jesse is a great guy and a very good forager and most importantly wants you to be one too! He is known for his technical yet approachable style of teaching foraging that gives people the confidence to forage safely and responsibly. You may have seen him through his online platform, Feral Foraging, where he posts everything from quick tips to in-depth video essays, all in pursuit of his mission of providing foraging education for all.
Episode Overview:
Why you should forage for elderberries
Historical uses of elderberry
Different elderberry species that are abundant in the US
How to identify elderberry and some of its look-alikes
Different ingredients you can harvest from elderberry
When and how to harvest elderberry and how to process it
Culinary uses for elderberry
And more
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Into the Grouse Woods: Expert Insights and Tactics for Successful Hunts with Jake Perry
17 Apr 2024
01:24:48
This episode is a conversation with upland bird hunting guide Jake Perry, owner of Superior Upland LLC. Jake specializes in ruffed grouse hunting and this species is the focus of this episode.
Episode Overview:
Jake's love for upland birds and why he decided to become a guide
Ruffed Grouse Hunting 101: Everything you need to know and more to be successful in the grouse woods
Ruffed grouse behavior and how to scout for them
The three big factors that will help you locate ruffed grouse time and time again
Ruffed ground diet and how feeding patterns change throughout the seasons
How ruffed grouse respond to pressure from hunters and people seeking recreation in the outdoors
Analysis of ruffed grouse sign like track and droppings
How you can use upland bird feeding patterns to identify foraging areas where you can pick wild berries
Upland bird dog training and how to cook ruffed grouse to turn it into delicious wild game meals
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Vertical Gardening Strategies and Inspirations for Small Spaces
05 Apr 2024
01:06:55
Are you looking to grow veggies in a small space? Join Poldi and Lindey as they discuss their gardening plans at their new apartment. Many renters decide not to grow food, because of limited grow space. But it is possible! In this episode, you will learn how Poldi and Lindey have grown squash and other veggies using grow bags and trellises, as well as their plans for the upcoming gardening season.
Episode Overview:
How we plan to grow squash and other veggies on a patio using grow bags
Squash varieties that are ideal for gardening in small spaces
Growing vining winter squash on trellises
Benefits of trellising winter and summer squash
Vertical urban gardening for renters with limited grow space
Low-budget trellis ideas for your backyard
How to train squash to grow vertically on trellises
Plants that are ideal for vertical gardening
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Food Labels Demystified: Navigate the Grocery Store with Confidence featuring Julia Putzeys
27 Mar 2024
01:29:53
Ready to discover the best tool for understanding food labels and more? This episode is a conversation with Julia Putzeys who is a certified Nutritional Therapy Practitioner and founder of the Trash Panda app. Join Poldi and Julia as they discuss the confusing landscape of food labels and ultra-processed food ingredients. And learn about the ultimate tool for understanding food labels.
Episode Overview:
Julia’s journey into the nutrition world and what motivated her to start the TrashPanda App
The importance of understanding food labels and what to look for when reading labels
Why we need to push for more transparency in the food system
What government agencies regulate food additives and ultra-processed food in the USA?
What does GRAS (Generally Recognized As Safe) mean regarding food additives?
Ultra-processed food ingredients that Julia is most concerned about right now (Food Coloring like Red Dye 40 and Apeel Technology)
Bioengineered (GMO) foods and some of the labeling requirements for them in the USA
Current trends in food labeling that Julia is watching
Live walkthrough of the Trash Panda app and how it can help you understand food labels and the potential health effects of ingredients in seconds
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Nourishing Scoops: DIY Guide to Nutrient-Dense Ice Cream
20 Mar 2024
00:58:50
EP 118 | Join Poldi and Lindey as they explore the delicious and healthful world of homemade, nutrient-dense ice cream. Discover how this classic treat can be transformed into a nutrient powerhouse with just a few simple ingredients.
Episode Overview:
Delving into the origins of ice cream and its evolution from ancient times to the present day.
Unpacking the nutritious value of homemade ice cream and how it differs from store-bought varieties.
An exploration of the key ingredients that turn ordinary ice cream into a nutrient-rich treat.
Discussion on choosing high-quality cream, raw eggs, and natural sweeteners for maximum nutrient density.
Exploring the nutritional importance of eggs in the ice cream recipe and why they are crucial.
Step-by-step guide on making nutrient-dense ice cream at home, with and without an ice cream maker.
Ideas for customizing your nutrient-dense ice cream with healthy, foraged, or unique ingredients.
Answering questions from the community about our experience with a popular ice cream maker.
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Spruce Tree Foraging, Identification Tips, and Culinary Uses
11 Mar 2024
00:46:31
EP 117 | This episode is a recording of a recent X space where Poldi and co-host Lindey discuss spruce tree foraging, how to distinguish spruce from other conifers, and some ways of using spruce as an ingredient in the kitchen. Spruce trees are perfect for winter foraging! Poldi and Lindey also share a recent scientific review linking ultra-processed foods to chronic diseases and test their ketone levels for the first time since starting a keto diet in 2024.
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Spear Hunting, Homemade Syrup Making, and Serviceberry Foraging with Luke Oswald
07 Mar 2024
01:20:12
EP 116 | This episode is a conversation with my friend Luke Oswald who is a hunter, angler, forager, and podcaster himself. On his show, Publicly Challenged, Luke interviews wild food experts, naturalists, and others who utilize public land recreationally. His goal is for him and his listeners to learn how to hunt, fish, and forage better, and do it all in a sustainable manner.
Episode Overview:
Hunting hogs with spears and why Luke decided to hunt them with this primal method
Ethical considerations when hunting with a spear
Lessons learned during the wild hog hunt and what he would do differently next time
Canning wild game meat and why Luke wants to get a freeze drier to make his own backpacking meals
Tapping maple and black walnut trees to make syrup
Luke’s favorite tool for cracking black walnuts with ease
How European Settlers acquired salt for cooking when they came to the New World
The Native American legend about how Chief Woksis and his wife discovered maple sap to make maple syrup
Foraging for serviceberries and how to utilize them in the kitchen
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Locating and Hunting Mountain Whitetail Deer with Kenneth Thrall from Kifaru
23 Feb 2024
01:48:53
EP 114 | The following is a conversation with Kenneth Thrall from Kifaru all about hunting Mountain Whitetail Deer. Ken is a lifelong hunter who specializes in elk, deer, and other big game animals in the Mountain West. He is a master hunter with a wealth of knowledge who successfully punches tags on public land year after year.
Episode Overview:
The value of getting your meat supply through hunting
Why hunting whitetail deer in the Rocky Mountains is a rewarding pursuit
When and how to scout for whitetail deer in the mountains
Hunting strategies to increase your odds of killing a mountain whitetail buck
Gear essentials for hunting in the mountains & what gear he was most excited about during the 2023 season
Ken’s backcountry fitness routine and what he eats in the mountains
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Beware! Microplastics in Water, Food, Kitchen + Our Herbal Medicine Goals
14 Feb 2024
00:58:35
This episode is a recording of our first Year of Plenty Podcast Livestream on X! Listen along as we dive into disturbing research on micro- and nanoplastics in plastic water bottles, teflon cookware, and food packaging. We also share words from the community!
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High Alpine Dairy Farming & Raw Milk Cheese Making with Max Kuehnhoefer
10 Feb 2024
01:17:43
In this episode, we discuss Max's experience working as a cheese maker on a dairy farm in the Alps. High alpine dairy farming has a strong tradition in the European Alps that came about 3000 years ago. Every year tough farmers make their way into the mountains to herd cattle and preserve the precious milk into cheese, butter, and other dairy products.
Episode Overview:
Max’s experience managing a high-elevation dairy farm in the Alps together with 2 of his friends
How cheese is made in the Alps and some of the differences between the types of cheese and their regions
Best practices for aging and storing raw milk cheese
Several alpine cheese-making traditions, like backpacking giant wheels of cheese down the mountain
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DIY Meat Grinding: Pro Tips For Making Ground Meat At Home
24 Jan 2024
00:19:44
In this episode, I share some of my top tips for DIY meat grinding that I have learned over the years. Everything from how to prepare the meat grinder and ingredients before you get started to the meat grinder part maintenance after you are done. Get ready to learn the essential skill that will help you secure protein for you and your family.
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Reviving Local Food Culture: Community Farming, Raising Meat Rabbits & Harnessing Microbes with Antonin Filicetti
10 Jan 2024
01:55:04
This episode is a conversation with my friend and fellow foodie Antonin Filicetti. Antonin is a teacher, farmer, forager, fermented, and chef. He considers himself a steward of culture, facilitating experiential learning that reconnects people to the relationships and skills that root food to place. His formal background is in medicine, psychology, nutrition, and organic agriculture. In the last decade, he has practiced a wide range of land management and food production techniques including permaculture, KNF, community gardens, and large-scale food forests. His recent focus is on community nourishment systems, reviving a culture of hands-on connection to our food.
Episode Overview:
Antonin's experience managing a small-scale local food system at an eco-village
Sustainably raising meat rabbits on one acre for small-scale homesteading
Cultivating culture through microbes in agriculture and the kitchen
Experimenting with fermented food to create novel and unique flavors
The role of microbes in agriculture in the next few decades
Wild-catching microbes and making IMO inoculants the Korean Natural Farming way
Making Fish Amino Acids out of fish carcasses to supercharge your garden soil
Medicinal uses of the Amanita muscaria mushroom
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Fueled By Meat: Carnivore Diet, Intermittent Feasting & Boosting Fertility with Dr Kiltz
20 Dec 2023
01:31:20
This episode is a conversation with the mighty Dr. Robert Kiltz. Dr. Kiltz is the Founder and Director of CNY Fertility, where he has spent more than two decades helping families grow. Through his clinical fertility work, he has seen how eating a Keto/Carnivore diet and evolving one's lifestyle habits can vastly improve fertility and overall health. This has inspired him to share his knowledge, and the expertise of other Keto/Carnivore thought leaders with you. Similar to my mission with the podcast, he wants to help you discover how an ancestral way of eating can help you optimize your health and wellness!
Episode Overview:
The current state of fertility in the US and how dietary choices can impact fertility and overall health
How your health can be impacted by plant toxins from vegetables and crops
Why fatty meat and organ meats are essential for your fertility and health
Dr Kiltz’s journey from paleo to carnivore diets and what his diet looks like now
New research shows that saturated fat from whole foods doesn’t cause heart disease
Making homemade carnivore ice cream for a tasty, healthy treat
The value of intermittent fasting (or as Dr. Kitlz calls it “intermittent feasting”
Why positivity and good vibes are an important pillar of your health
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Nourishing the Land and People: The Microbial Magic of Korean Natural Farming with Chris Trump
08 Dec 2023
01:10:56
This episode is a conversation with Chris Trump, who is an organic farmer and Korean Natural Farming consultant. Chris helps farmers around the world implement Korean Natural Farming solutions to create beautiful and healthy farmland as well as more nutrient-dense crops. For 12 years, Chris studied under and traveled with Master Cho who is the founder of Korean Natural Farming. Since then, Chris became the first in the world to apply Natural Farming Solutions large-scale—not only on his family's farm but with clients worldwide.
Episode Overview:
Korean Natural Farming and its Core Principles
Korean Natural Farming vs Conventional Farming Methods
Chris’s journey and how he and his family saved their 800-acre macadamia nut farm
How Korean Natural Farming creates healthier and more nutrient-dense crops
Scaling Korean Natural Farming solutions on large farming operations
Current challenges with scaling Korean Natural Farming
Using IMO (indigenous microorganisms) to supercharge soil health
Practical ways you can incorporate Korean Natural Farming in your garden or homestead
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