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Year of Plenty: Traditional FoodwaysForagers Roundtable: 2025 Foraging Season in Review | Harvests, Lessons & What’s NextPoldi 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.Use code “yearofplenty” for 15% OFF at www.mtblock.comMY ULTIMATE FORAGING GEAR LIST - Check...
2025-12-312h 05Year of Plenty: Traditional FoodwaysBRING BACK VICTORY GARDENS!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.Use code “yearofplenty” (all lower case) for 15% OFF at www.mtblock.comMY ULTIMATE FORAGING GEAR LIST - Check it outLeave a review on Apple or Spotify and se...
2025-01-1039 minYear of Plenty: Traditional FoodwaysFoodies' Roundtable: Mountain Morels, Aging Elk Meat & Foraging Season RecapIn 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...
2024-12-062h 00Year of Plenty: Traditional FoodwaysFinding and Hunting Elk with Ken Thrall from KifaruIn 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 elkHow Ken’s e-scouting methodology changes from elk archery to rifle seasonWhat a typical glassing session looks like for Ken when he is scouting for elkA brief lesson on elk behavior, how elk move throughout the day, and how hunters can use this information to...
2024-08-211h 44Year of Plenty: Traditional FoodwaysVertical Gardening Strategies and Inspirations for Small SpacesAre 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 bagsSquash varieties that are ideal for gardening...
2024-04-051h 06Year of Plenty: Traditional FoodwaysFood Labels Demystified: Navigate the Grocery Store with Confidence featuring Julia PutzeysReady 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 AppThe importance of understanding food labels and what to look for when reading labelsWhy we need to...
2024-03-271h 29Year of Plenty: Traditional FoodwaysNourishing Scoops: DIY Guide to Nutrient-Dense Ice CreamEP 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...
2024-03-2058 minYear of Plenty: Traditional FoodwaysSpruce Tree Foraging, Identification Tips, and Culinary UsesEP 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.Use code “yearofplenty” (all lower case) for 15% OFF at www.mtblock.com...
2024-03-1146 minYear of Plenty: Traditional FoodwaysFoodies Roundtable: A Guide to Unique Cuts of Wild Game , 2023 Hunting Season Recap & Dry Curing MeatsThis episode is a Foodies Roundtable conversation on the Year of Plenty Podcast. Host, Poldi Wieland, and his partner Lindey sit down with fellow foodies and friends, Chef Will Morton, Chef Tyler McManus, and Chef Shay Helm for a fun and entertaining conversation.Episode Overview:Shay’s grandma’s secret bison heart stroganoff recipe that he cooked for the crewOur hunting successes and failures during the 2023 Montana Big Game SeasonUnique cuts from wild game animals, like tri-tip, flat iron steaks, osso buco, and more.Tips and tricks for making your own dry-cured meats, including sala...
2023-11-222h 53Year of Plenty: Traditional FoodwaysLab Grown Meat is HERE! What You Need to Know About Meat 2.0This 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 traditional farming or curious about the future of food, this episode offers a balanced perspective that you won't want to miss.Use code "yearofplenty" (all lower case) for 15% OFF at www.mtblock.comEpisode Overview:
2023-09-0837 minYear of Plenty: Traditional Foodways2023 Foodie Goals, Defining Quality Food, Dairy Farming and Making Raw Milk Cheese with Max KuehnhoeferThis 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 Overview2023 Foodie GoalsBarriers to entry fishing in GermanyDefining Quality FoodMax experience at a conventional mass pig farmCheese making at a wholistic farm in northern GermanyMy first time attempting to make Mozarella from Fresh Raw MilkWholisitc vs conventional milk productionDairy cattle herding in high mountain pastures in the alpsSupport the podcast via Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/yearofplenty
2023-01-122h 06Year of Plenty: Traditional FoodwaysOptimizing Pregnancy with Nutrient-Dense Real Food featuring Lily Nichols RDN, CDEThis 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 a diet rich in real food. So all you guys listening out there stick around because you will definitely learn something from this one.Episode Overview:
2022-12-161h 16Year of Plenty: Traditional FoodwaysStorytime, Multiday Cooler Setup, Meat Processing Tips & Backcountry Packing with Shay Helm and Shane WeigandThis 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 know their way around the kitchen and butcher station. Shane is also very involved in using donkeys (aka burrows) to pack into the backcountry...
2022-11-223h 30Year of Plenty: Traditional FoodwaysLiving Simply, Realfooding and Keeping the Old Ways Alive with Dr. Hillary LampersThis 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, and digestion.Episode OverviewRelationship advice on how we can learn to accept each other fully, help each other grow, thrive, and be healthyReal foods and how they are connected to healthImportance of harnessing a healthy and...
2022-11-012h 39Year of Plenty: Traditional FoodwaysDid Humans Evolve As Carnivores? with Paleoanthropologist Dr. Miki Ben-DorThis 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 plants. Now I'm not against eating plants and Miki’s findings dont claim that we should only be eating animal foods…but he has uncovered a lot of evidence that point...
2022-10-122h 19Year of Plenty: Traditional FoodwaysMushroom Hunting Recap, Spearfishing in Washington, Elk Hunt Prep, and Using Hemp to Extract Heavy Metals from Ag SoilsThis 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 cultivationGrowing your own edible mushrooms at homeMatt training his first bird dog for duck huntingDuck hunting tips and favorite duck recipesDylan's spearfishing adventures in Washington (catching Octopus with your bare hands)How to make Japanese fish prints with your catchPoldi’s 2021 elk hu...
2022-09-072h 52Year of Plenty: Traditional FoodwaysEating Weeds, Exploring the Whole Beast in Bold Ways & Making Sushi at Home with Adam BerkelmansThis 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 OverviewAdam’s journey into the world of harvesting and cooking wild foodsForaging for Burdock Root and other wild plantsHow the modern world could benefit from developing a stronger connection and pride in real food once moreEating the whole beast, especially fish in exciting ways! Hint Hint: We talk about making Halibut Hea...
2022-08-181h 30Year of Plenty: Traditional FoodwaysBecome a Cast Iron Cookware Pro with Kyle SeipThis 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 feel more comfortable incorporating these traditional utensils into your daily cooking routine.Episode OverviewUnique properties of cast ironHistory of...
2022-07-271h 24Year of Plenty: Traditional FoodwaysCalorie Quality vs Quantity & Enhancing Performance On A Backcountry Hunt with Dr. Andy GalpinThis episode is a conversation with Dr. Andy Galpin, Professor of Kinesiology at California State University, Fullerton. He is one of the foremost experts in the world on human performance education. His focus is on the science and training methods to increase strength, hypertrophy, and endurance performance. While a professor, Andy also trains high-level athletes in many different disciplines and is on a mission to provide the world with free & accessible information to help you improve your life by enhancing the understanding of human performance, nutrition, health, and general well-being.Episode Overview:Calorie Quantity...
2022-06-301h 03Year of Plenty: Traditional FoodwaysDesigning Resilient, Low-Maintenance Food Forests with Permaculture Maestro Chad JohnsonThis episode is a conversation with Chad Johnson who is a master ecosystem and edible forest garden designer. He has spent over two decades designing Food Forests and Water Landscapes worldwide. His early days as an ecosystem designer were spent studying under Sepp Holzer, a legendary permaculturist from Austria who chose Chad to be his protege.Since then Chad has spent over two decades designing Food Forests and Water Ways with a focus on resilient, low-maintenance growing systems that incorporate biodynamic and regenerative farming principles.Episode Overview:How Chad got started as...
2022-06-081h 10Year of Plenty: Traditional FoodwaysTraditional Cookery & Why You Should Eat More Wild Hogs with Jesse GriffithsToday's episode is a conversation with Texas chef, butcher, and wild food enthusiast Jesse Griffiths! Jesse runs an amazing Restaurant in Texas called Dai Due and has written two very popular field-to-table books, the first one being Afield: A Chef’s Guide To Preparing and Cooking Wild Game and Fish, as well as his new book called THE HOG BOOK. Episode Overview:Jesse’s journey as a chef, butcher, hunter, angler, and gathererHis restaurant Dai Due and the local food philosophy that he embodies thereHis motivation behind starting the School of Traditional Cookery and what this schoo...
2022-05-102h 01Year of Plenty: Traditional FoodwaysSustainable Seafood & How To Support Local Fisheries with Craig FearThis episode is a conversation with Craig Fear from Fearless Eating. Craig is a certified Nutritional Therapy Practitioner (NTP) and the author of several different books about soups and broths. His newest book is called New England Soups of the Sea, which is a deep dive into US Fisheries and how we can start supporting the people who sustainably harvest seafood along our coast.Episode OverviewWhere most of the seafood consumed in the US comes fromBuilding A local supply-based market for more sustainabilitySteps you can take to support local American seafoodThe Dark side of FAKE...
2022-04-151h 28Year of Plenty: Traditional FoodwaysWild Plants to Forage for in SpringIn this episode, I go over 4 different plant species to forage for this Spring. Whether you are a beginner or already have some foraging experience below your belt, this episode will help you bring home delicious wid edibles and provide some inspiration on how to prepare them in the kitchen. Support the podcast on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/yearofplentySubscribe to the Youtube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/@yearofplentyvideoDo you follow the podcast on social media yet?IG: https://www.instagram.com...
2022-03-2935 minYear of Plenty: Traditional FoodwaysGerman Hunting Traditions vs. North America & How I Got Into Wild Foods - My Appearance on the Elevate Your Game Podcast with Tim FowlerA couple of months ago, I was invited by wild food writer, Tim Fowler to come on his podcast and talk about my journey into real foods / wild foods and some of the differences between the German and North American Hunting cultures. I had a great time chatting with Tim and figured you would get value from our conversation, so here it is!Overview:How I became obsessed with real food / wild foodsGerman vs. Nort American Hunting CultureCooking wild gameMy advice for you to accelerate at hunting, fishing, and foragingSupport the podcast on P...
2022-03-1454 minYear of Plenty: Traditional FoodwaysReflections on the Carnivore Diet, a Backcountry Caribou Hunt and Cooking Meats with Ryan EstepThis episode is a conversation with Ryan Estep, who is a lifelong hunter and currently on the carnivore diet. Ryan is a meat connoisseur and knows more about cooking it than anyone else I know. So it is always a pleasure to pick his brain and get some new inspiration.Episode Overview:How Ryan's carnivore diet is goingThe story behind his caribou huntWhat carnivore-friendly, low carb foods to pack on a backcountry tripHarvesting roadkill and lessons learnedHow to dehydrate LiverUnique ways to cook meat, especially wild gameSupport the podcast on Patreon
2022-02-262h 28Year of Plenty: Traditional FoodwaysWinter Burbot, From Frozen Lake to Kitchen with Jacob HernandezThis episode is a conversation with Jacob Hernandez, who is one of my friends and fishing mentor. Over time, Jacob has acquired a ton of fishing knowledge. And although we could have touched on a bunch of different species in this episode, we decided to focus it on the mighty BURBOT (Lota lota). Burbot are amazing predatory fish that exist in the northern hemisphere. And the best part about them is that they are a very FINE food resource! After all, their nickname is poor man's lobster…and I think that says it all!Episode Overview:Wh...
2022-02-122h 19Year of Plenty: Traditional FoodwaysThe Evolution of Pre-Industrial Hunting Weapons with Dr. Devin PettigrewThis episode is a conversation with Dr. Devin Pettigrew, who just finished his doctoral program in archeology. Devin has been on a quest to research ancient hunting weapons and tactics, and broader implications of these aspects on social organization, economy, and human-environmental relations. He has done a bunch of awesome experiments with ancient hunting weapons.Episode OverviewsAncient piercing weapons used for hunting (lance, javelin, bow and arrow, atlatl)Deep dive into the atlatl and dartTimeline of the evolution of Pre-Industrial hunting weaponsWhat would an ancient big game hunter’s gear list look likeHow do...
2022-01-301h 54Year of Plenty: Traditional FoodwaysHolistic Wine Making with Biodynamic Viticulturist, Craig CampThis episode is a conversation with Craig Camp who has been heavily involved in the wine industry for over 30 years. After learning about wine production in Italy, he has worked with many different vineyards, been on the board of directors for several winegrowing associations and was named on the list of “Wine’s Most Inspiring People of 2021” by the Wine Industry Network. Today, Craig runs Troon Vineyard. A holistic biodynamic vineyard in the beautiful AppleGate Valley region of Oregon.Overview:How Craig got involved in the wine industry?What is viticulture & what makes a wine truly a wine...
2022-01-131h 12Year of Plenty: Traditional FoodwaysLife as a Wild Game Chef and Reconnecting with Your Food with Tori LoomisIn today's episode, I chat with Tori Loomis all about life as a chef & how empowering it can be to get to know your food up close and personal. Tori is a chef and Louisiana native. She has practically spent most of her life cooking in professional kitchens or around the campfire for friends and family. On top of this Tori is actively out there bringing home wild foods to experiment with in the kitchen. I had a ton of fun talking to her and it was great to hear her perspective on some important ideas.E...
2021-12-182h 12Year of Plenty: Traditional FoodwaysInvestigating the Beef Supply Chain & Experiencing Field2Table Up Close with Caleb SindicThis episode is a conversation with my friend and fellow foodie Caleb Sindic all about the beef supply chain in America and why beef prices have increased in 2021.Episode Overview:What metric is used to measure food prices in the US?What has happened in the supply chain that caused beef prices to increase in 2021Who controls the beef market?How the government and ranchers are taking action to bring change to the industryCaleb’s first successful deer hunt & what the field2table experience was like up closeSupport the podcast on Patreon:
2021-12-011h 41Year of Plenty: Traditional FoodwaysLiving the Hunting and Fishing Life in Australia with Zach SlatteryThis episode is a conversation with Zach Slattery, a bowhunter from Australia. Zach gives us the rundown on hunting in Australia where he and his mates hunt feral goats, hogs, and more.Episode OverviewGame species classification and tag system in AustraliaThe deer of AustraliaHunting access, private vs public landWhy Zach was targeted by a global hate campaignDealing with an overpopulation of feral animals that threaten native flora and faunaThe 3 types of Kangaroo hunting tagsShould anglers start eating more carp?Cooking and smoking deer ribsCatching wild squid from a kayakFollow Zach:...
2021-11-181h 41Year of Plenty: Traditional FoodwaysHarvesting Wild Food Throughout the Seasons with Caleb Kasper, Tom Siefkes and Matt ArntThis episode is a conversation with Caleb Kasper, Matt Arnt, Tom Siefkes. They are good friends I met back in La Crosse Wisconsin & we have hunted, fished, and cooked many times together.It was great to catch up and hear how the wild food harvesting has been going for them throughout the seasons this year.Overview:Short recap of everyone's deer hunting & waterfowl season so farHow Matt, Tom & Caleb usually prep for deer seasonWhat it has been like for Matt & Tom, who have been hunting and fishing for a long time now, to get i...
2021-11-042h 05Year of Plenty: Traditional FoodwaysDemystifying Grassfed Labels on Beef & DairyIn this episode, I get into the meat and potatoes behind grassfed labels on beef and dairy products. Ever wonder what grassfed really means? What it really takes to put these labels on packaging? Learn all about this and more on the Year of Plenty Podcast.Overview:Which government associations regulate these labels, if any?What are the standards and definitions behind these labels?What do meat producers need to do in terms of livestock management practices and the documentation to get a grassfed beef label approved?Are there labels that are better than o...
2021-10-1432 minYear of Plenty: Traditional FoodwaysA New Perspective on Meat & the Complexity of Whole Food Sources with Stephan Van VlietThis episode is a conversation with Stephan Van Vliet. He earned his PhD in Kinesiology and Community Health & received post-doctoral training at the Center for Human Nutrition in the Washington University in St Louis School of Medicine. Dr. van Vliet also holds a Masters in Nutrition Science. He performs clinical and translational studies to evaluate the effects of whole food ingestion and physical activity interventions on body composition, physical function, inflammation, insulin action, and intracellular signaling pathways involved in regulating muscle mass with advancing age. His work has been published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, the Journal...
2021-09-172h 06Year of Plenty: Traditional FoodwaysWhat We Can Learn From Traditional Diets with Mary RuddickThis episode is a conversation with Mary Ruddick on the traditional diets of the Masaai and Hadzabe peoples. Mary is a certified nutrition coach, educator, and has authored several books and online educational programs. She is known to find solutions to health conditions that seem impossible to heal by modern medicine alone. In her practice, she teaches her clients the tools and methods necessary to take control of their health once again.Overview:Bird’s eye view of ethnic groups Mary has visited to study traditional dietsWhy we should study traditional dietsThe issues that might arise fr...
2021-08-241h 47Year of Plenty: Traditional FoodwaysSalt: Everything You Need to Know about this Essential Ingredient with Darryl BosshardtThis episode is a conversation with salt expert Darryl Bosshardt from Redmond Realsalt. Darryl has studied salt his whole life and I figured it would be good for us to hear about such an essential ingrdient from him. We use salt everyday, but many of us don’t know much about it. Darryl is here to help us understand the in's and out's of salt.OverviewHow Darryl got interested in saltThe story behind Redmond RealSaltFun history facts about saltHow salt deposits come aboutChemical makeup and mineral profile of saltSalt is a whole foodHow salt is pr...
2021-08-031h 25Year of Plenty: Traditional FoodwaysWhy You Should Strive to Become a Wild Food Generalist with Caleb Kasper and Dylan BaldassariThis episode is a conversation with my good friends and fellow outdoorsmen Caleb and Dylan. Both of them spend a lot of their free time either hunting, fishing, foraging, or all of them together. They are also grad students at the University of Wisconsin - La Crosse, where they are studying with, and learning from, world-class mycologists. Needless to say, being a conscious participant in nature is their greatest passion.Episode Overview:Benefits of treating hunting, fishing, and foraging as holistic practiceNootropics - mushroom powders and a Chaga alcohol extractNew wild edibles we have been pursuingOur...
2021-07-064h 38Year of Plenty: Traditional FoodwaysStories from a Carnivore - Making Wild Game Sexy Again & Elite Nose2Tail Cooking Tips with Ryan EstepToday's episode is a conversation with my friend Ryan Estep who runs an awesome Instagram account called @meatyourwild! Ryan is currently on a carnivore or "ALL MEAT” diet for health reasons. Since he eats meat everyday he has mastered cooking it in a variety of ways. Ryan has learned A TON about cooking meat on his carnivore journey and shares some powerful meat cooking wisdom with you in this episode!Episode Overview:Ryan's motivation for starting his IG accountHis carnivore journey thus far and how it startedCooking meats in a variety of jaw-dropping waysSourcing high quality me...
2021-06-182h 39Year of Plenty: Traditional FoodwaysDeer Hunting from the Ground and Late Season Tactics with Zach FerenbaughThis episode is a conversation with Zach Ferenbaugh. He is a lifelong hunter and one of the best public land hunters that I know of. Zach is also one of the guys who started the Hunting Public, which is a media company that produces elite content around hunting on public land.Episode Overview:How the Hunting Public startedHow Zach got immersed with huntingHow Zach likes to scout for deerHunting deer from the groundLate season deer hunting tacticsand moreSupport the podcast on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/yearofplenty
2021-06-022h 41Year of Plenty: Traditional FoodwaysThe Value of Getting into Farming, Visiting a Local Farm in Sweden and Traditional Outdoor Gear with Max KuehnhoeferThis episode is a conversation with my stepbrother Max who is a biodynamic farmer in Germany. Max and I have shared a passion for food and he outdoors forever! He is also the one who influenced the way I think about food today by introducing me to some of the philosophy behind sustainable farming that works with nature instead of against it.Some of the topics we cover are:The value behind getting into farming and why Max chose to go down that pathHis trip to a small farm in SwedenTraditional outdoor equipment and gear...
2021-05-191h 44Year of Plenty: Traditional FoodwaysHunting Collective Chapters, Learning Outdoor Skills Through Mentorship with Luke ReevesThis episode is a conversation with Luke Reeves, who is an avid outdoorsman and gardener. Over the last month him and others have been working hard to bring the Hunting Collective to life. The Hunting Collective is a new organization that was created around the premise that mentorship is key to helping people achieve their outdoor-lifestyle goals! It focuses around inclusiveness in hunting and the broader outdoors community. Currently, the group has established chapters in almost every state here in the US, but some have even formed in Canada and Australia!Episode Overview:Why the Hunting...
2021-04-281h 37Year of Plenty: Traditional FoodwaysExamining Wild Animals for Signs of Disease and Collecting Population Health Data for Conservation with Veterenarian FrancescoThis episode is a conversation with Francesco who is a veterinarian and wildlife photographer/filmmaker for Altitude and Trails, a hunting media project. During our conversation we talked about how to inspect animals you hunted, or raised, for signs of disease, so that you can decide if you want to use them as food. We also go over some specific data points hunters can collect to gain an understanding about the health status of wild populations in their local area.Episode Overview:Francesco's background as a vet and hunterDiscussion about animal disease and how...
2021-04-202h 32Year of Plenty: Traditional FoodwaysA Deep Dive into Morel Mushrooms and the Threat of Mycotoxins from Fungi in Our Food Supply with Mycologist Tom VolkThis episode is a conversation with Tom Volk who is a world-renowned mycologist and professor at the University of Wisconsin - La Crosse. He teaches numerous courses such as Medical Mycology, Plant-Microbe Interactions, Food & Industrial Mycology and even Lating & Greek for Scientists. Tom runs a popular web page called Tom Volk's Fungi, which features a host of fungi species and is an extensive introduction to the Kingdom Fungi. He has worked in mushroom cultivation and is intimately familiar with the genera Morchella (morels), Cantharellus (chanterelles), Hydnellum (a tooth fungus), Armillaria (honey mushrooms) and Laetiporus (chicken of the woods, or s...
2021-04-071h 58Year of Plenty: Traditional FoodwaysSyntropic Farming, Regenerating Life While Harvesting Nutritious Food with Victor PiresIn this week's episode, I talk to Victor from Brazil, who has spent most of his life learning about environmental science, sustainable food systems, and Syntropic farming. Victor and his friend were the first people to start a Syntropic farm in Australia and he currently runs the website syntropicgardener.com. Syntropic farming is all about creating life through systems that bring together landscapes, flora, fauna and humans in harmony. Unlike industrial agriculture, where biodiversity and human engagement are largely being removed from the system, Syntropic farming aims to utilize biodiversity to encourage healthier ecosystems from which we can harvest...
2021-03-232h 07Year of Plenty: Traditional FoodwaysRediscovering Birch Tapping Traditions and the Story of an Unforgettable Bison Hunt with Jennifer CoteIn today's episode I talk to Jennifer Cote, who currently runs a Wild Crafting business called Moose Mushroom and Mud out in British Columbia, Canada! I wanted to have Jennifer on to have a conversation about how we can harvest the sap from birch trees and how to use it in the kitchen.Episode Overview:Jennifer’s background and journey into wild foodsEquipment needed to collect birch sapEverything you need to know about harvesting birch sapHow to use birch sap in the kitchen The story behind Jennifer’s first bison huntSuppo...
2021-03-092h 17Year of Plenty: Traditional FoodwaysFood Self-Sufficiency, Sourcing Your Own Ingredients is Empowering with Andy McLaughlinThis episode is a conversation with outdoors man, Andy McLaughlin. Andy has been a student of nature his entire life and has a passion for cooking and sourcing his food ingredients from his garden, the wild or people in his region. Episode Overview:Life in AlaskaMaking your own sea saltVegetable gardening for maximum harvestPreserving veggiesMoose HuntingEating nose to tailMaking wild boar hamCharcuterie with wild game meatFishing for meat and how to preserve fish without freezing it (canning and cold smoking)How to eat various kinds of fish eggsSupport the podcast on P...
2021-02-232h 30Year of Plenty: Traditional FoodwaysEdible Wild Plants and Traditional Food Preservation Methods with Kyle ChamberlainThis episode is a conversation with ethnobotany enthusiast and wild food instructor, Kyle Chamberlain. Stick around until the end of the episode to learn who won the hand-forged damscus steel cleaver.Episode Overview:Kyle's journey into the world of plantsWe discuss various wild edible plants, especially berriesEthnography and how people have processed wild plants into food throughout historyLand Stewardship and cultivating wild food sustainablyHarvesting road kill animalsSupport the podcast on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/yearofplentySubscribe to the Youtube Channel:...
2021-02-091h 55Year of Plenty: Traditional FoodwaysHow to Optimize Your Diet for Nutrient Dense Whole Foods with Marty KendallThis episode is a conversation with Marty Kendall who runs the popular blog called Optimizing Nutrition.Episode Overview:Marty's journey and why he started his blogWe dive into what it means to eat a nutrient-dense dietWe go over the different categories of nutrients out thereWhy we should even focus on nutrients in the first placeWe talk about how seeking out nutrient-dense foods allows us to reach a state of satiety and how that can be beneficialThen we get into how nutrient density can be measured and what nutrients we need more of!At the...
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DHARMA unfilteredEp. 18 | Poldi Wieland
My name is Poldi Wieland
I am the Host of the Year of Plenty Podcast, a show all about real food and the processes that bring it to the table.
The podcast was born in an effort to fight the growing disconnect from our food, to empower people with the ability to make better food choices and learn skills around cooking, as well as shed some light on the current industrial food system.
On the show we explore food-related topics around cooking, nutrition, farming, gardening, and wild food
Currently obsessed with learning how to hunt, fish...
2021-01-181h 44Year of Plenty: Traditional FoodwaysGoat Farming, Making Cheese & the Local Food Movement with Rick and Lora Lea MisterlyThis week's episode is a conversation with Lora Lea and Rick Misterly who run a small farm in Northeastern Washington State.Episode Overview:Ricks and Lora Lea’s journey, how the farm got startedThe evolution of the local food movement as Rick and Lora Lea have witnessed itRaising goats for dairyRaw vs pasteurized milkHow cheese is madeAging cheeseImportance of preserving traditional cooking methodsSuccessfully running a small farmRaising ducksSupport the podcast on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/yearofplentySubscribe to the Youtube Channel:
2021-01-131h 38Year of Plenty: Traditional FoodwaysA Holistic Approach to Hunting by Becoming a Steward of the Land with Bruce McGlennThis week's episode is a conversation with Bruce McGlenn, founder of Human Nature Hunting School. I actually worked for Bruce out at his school in the beautiful mountain range of North Eastern Washington over the summer. It was a fun time! This is also when we recorded this episode! Bruce is one of the few people who has made it his mission to teach others a holistic approach to hunting and turn his students into stewards of the land.Episode Overview:Bruce’s background as a hunterThe Human Nature Hunting connectionHis holistic approach to te...
2020-12-301h 18Year of Plenty: Traditional FoodwaysFoodies' Roundtable: Talking Whisky, Future Food News and Rustic RecipesThis episode is a Foodies’ Roundtable conversation with Connor Schuler and Chip Ramsden.Episode Overview:Talking Scotch and BourbonNews about Future FoodRecipes/Foods we recommend trying at homeSupport the podcast on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/yearofplentyYOUTUBE:https://www.youtube.com/@yearofplentyvideoDo you follow the podcast on social media yet?IG: https://www.instagram.com/poldiwieland/X: https://x.com/yearofplentypodFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/theyearofplenty/Thank you for su...
2020-12-162h 30Year of Plenty: Traditional FoodwaysThe Story of Cattle DomesticationIn this episode, I share what we know about the origins of cattle domestication and how they spread throughout the world.Episode Overview:The two places in which cattle were first domesticatedTaurine vs indicine cattle, and how they migratedThe wild ancestor of cattleSupport the podcast on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/yearofplentySubscribe to the Youtube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/@yearofplentyvideoDo you follow the podcast on social media yet?IG: https://www.instagram.com...
2020-12-0223 minYear of Plenty: Traditional FoodwaysFall Scouting For Wild AsparagusThis episode is a recording of the Live Stream I did on Instagram a couple days ago. It was all about Fall Scouting for Wild Asparagus!Episode Overview:The Fall scouting process for Wild AsparagusWhat to look for in October and NovemberWhen and How to HarvestSupport the podcast on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/poldiwielandSubscribe to the Youtube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/@yearofplentyvideoDo you follow the podcast on social media yet?IG: https...
2020-11-1127 minYear of Plenty: Traditional FoodwaysOur Turn, More Access to Local Food through Private Land Conservation COOPs with Doug Duren and Chris LadikaThis episode is a conversation with Doug Duren and Chris Ladika all about private land conservation and how a COOP conservation model could lead to more access to local food.Episode OverviewWhy we should care about conservation as participants in nature?What a Land and Game Management COOP could look like and how it can help accomplish conservation goals on private land, as well as help us get access to quality local foodHunting, Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) and why it is a pressing issue we need to be aware of!Connect...
2020-10-272h 37Year of Plenty: Traditional FoodwaysCurrent Food Lies and the Sapien Diet Framework with Brian SandersToday's episode is a conversation with Brian Sanders.Brian is the filmmaker behind the feature-length documentary Food Lies and host of the Peak Human podcast. He is also co-founder of the health, technology and media company Sapien.Episode Overview:Brian's background and projects he is working onCurrent Food Lies that you need to be aware ofThe Sapien Diet Framework and regenerative agricultureConnect with Brian:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/food.lies/www.sapien.orgSupport the podcast on Patreon:...
2020-10-021h 34Year of Plenty: Traditional FoodwaysHow to Find Chicken of the Woods MushroomThis episode is all about Chicken of the Woods, one of my favorite wild mushrooms to eat.Overview:What the mushroom looks likeSeason and HabitatHarvesting, Cooking and Preserving COTWSupport the podcast on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/yearofplentySubscribe to the Youtube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/@yearofplentyvideoDo you follow the podcast on social media yet?IG: https://www.instagram.com/poldiwieland/X: https://x.com/yearofplentypodFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/theyearofplenty/
2020-09-1535 minYear of Plenty: Traditional FoodwaysTruth 'N Food, Starting an Independent Digital Film Series with Taus Schumacher and John GrodThis week's episode is a conversation with Taus and John who recently premiered their new film series called Truth 'N Food. This a FREE 10-episode series that tells the stories of food purveyors and people involved in the local food movement.Episode Overview:The journey behind Truth 'N FoodWhat it has been like starting an independent film project in the current food media landscapeSneak peek into some of the stories you can expect in season oneA discussion on why we need to start cooking at home againTaus's simple food ideas you need to try...
2020-09-011h 36Year of Plenty: Traditional FoodwaysA Discussion on Wholesome Nutrition, Fake Meat and Food Science with J. GulinelloThis episode is a conversation with J. Gulinello who is the mastermind behind the popular Instagram account @perpetualhealthco. J is a nutritional therapist, ancestrally-based practitioner, speaker and researcher.I stumbled on his Instagram account a couple of years ago and I still regularly seek it out for food-related news. All of his posts are very educational and focus on nutrition and food politics.Overview:Some of the issues with ultra-processed foodPlant-based meats and their questionable ingredientsEpidemiology studies and bad nutrition scienceThe bliss point in food scienceConnect with J. Gulinello:
2020-08-181h 22Year of Plenty: Traditional FoodwaysFoodies' Roundtable, Feeding Your Wild-SideThis episode is a conversation with my friends and fellow foodies Caleb Sindic and Joe Ruklic. Joe and I came to visit Caleb for the 4th of July out in beautiful Bozeman, MT.Overview:Low carb diet4th of July weekend feastNews about saturated fatThe issue with current avocado oilsJoe's first time catching a troutSupport the podcast on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/poldiwielandSubscribe to the Youtube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/@yearofplentyvideoDo you follow the...
2020-07-141h 25Year of Plenty: Traditional FoodwaysNormalizing a Wild-Inspired Cuisine with Chef Alan BergoThis week's episode is a conversation with professional chef Alan Bergo. Alan is well known in the wild food community for his contributions through his website www.foragerchef.com. He has worked in the restaurant business since he was fifteen and is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to foraging wild, edible mushrooms and plants. I have been a huge fan of Alan for a long time and use his website almost weekly. So you can imagine that I was excited like a little kid when he agreed to come on the show and share his experience with...
2020-06-101h 52Year of Plenty: Traditional FoodwaysForaging for Garlic MustardThis episode explores another popular wild edible plant called Garlic Mustard (Alliaria petiolata).Overview:What is Garlic Mustard?Where does it grow?What is its history?How to harvest it?How to use it in the kitchen?Support the podcast on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/yearofplentySubscribe to the Youtube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/@yearofplentyvideoDo you follow the podcast on social media yet?IG: https://www.instagram.com/poldiwieland/X: https://x.com...
2020-05-2625 minYear of Plenty: Traditional FoodwaysHuman Evolution and Food featuring Dr. Bill SchindlerThis episode is a conversation with Dr. Bill Schindler, professor of archeology and anthropology at Washington College in Chestertown, Maryland.Some of the topics discussed:Looking at food through an evolutionary lensPrehistoric food technologiesActionable ways to unlock powerful nutrients in foodsFollow Dr. Schindler with the following linkshttps://www.drbillschindler.com/https://www.themodernstoneagefamily.com/Bill's Instagram Accounts:@drbillschindler@themodernstoneagefamily@esfoodlabSupport the podcast on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/yearofplentySubscribe to the Youtube...
2020-05-061h 56Year of Plenty: Traditional FoodwaysForaging for Ramps (Wild Leeks)This episode is another solosode all about foraging for ramps (wild leeks)! Ramps are native to North America and are very similar to garlic/onions in taste and smell. They grow for a short amount of time in Spring.Overview:Ramp History, Culinary Craze and TraditionsRange, Habitat, and HarvestingHow to use ramps in the kitchenSupport the podcast on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/yearofplentySubscribe to the Youtube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/@yearofplentyvideoDo you follow the podcast...
2020-04-1431 minYear of Plenty: Traditional FoodwaysCooking during the Corona Virus Zombie ApocalypseThis episode features a conversation with my cousin and fellow foodie Maurizio Bloetcher. We talk about his experience living and cooking in a full lockdown in Barcelona Spain during the Corona Virus Crisis.Overview:Valuable traditional food preservation methods/skillsWhat to eat to feed your immune systemFood delivery services are booming!Food Saftey and Corona VirusHow to protect yourself while grocery shoppingSupport the podcast on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/yearofplentySubscribe to the Youtube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/@yearofplentyvideo
2020-03-301h 31Year of Plenty: Traditional FoodwaysShould We Avoid Fish Because of Mercury?This episode is a deep dive into fish and mercury. Have you ever heard about possible mercury toxicity from eating fish? Listen to find out if this is a concern.Overview:What is mercury?How can we get exposed to too much?Why is the mercury and selenium ratio important?Support the podcast on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/poldiwielandSubscribe to the Youtube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/@yearofplentyvideoDo you follow the podcast on social media yet?
2020-03-2417 minYear of Plenty: Traditional FoodwaysFresh Fish on the Ice!This episode is all about ice fishing fundamentals and cooking those delicious fish. It features a conversation with my friends and fellow outdoorsmen Drew Klabon and Sawyer Massie who have been ice fishing all their lives. If you have always wanted to get into this amazing winter activity, but don't know where to start well then this is the episode for you! But even if you aren't interested in catching your own fish, I think you will still walk away with a lot of new information and a better appreciation for fish as food.Overview:
2020-03-101h 09Year of Plenty: Traditional FoodwaysImportant Announcement: Switching Podcast HostsI am switching podcast hosts! This transition hopefully won't affect anything, but what could happen is that your podcast app might unsubscribe you from the show. I currently upload episodes every two weeks. If you feel like you are not getting new episode updates then please check if you are still subscribed. If you are unsubscribed all you have to do is hit that subscribe button again.Alternatively you can use this link to subscribe:linktr.ee/yearofplenty
2020-03-0201 minYear of Plenty: Traditional FoodwaysFoodies' Roundtable, Butchering Your Own MeatsThis episode features a foodies’ roundtable discussion with guests Michael Doering, Chip Ramsden, and Connor Schuller. All four of us love to cook and learn about real food! It was about time we sat down and recorded a podcast together.Overview:Chip and Poldi butcher a deerHave you heard of Russian doctor's sausage?Dry-Aging meat at homeNuts and calories, did science get it all wrong?Food Keeper appSharpening your own knivesFood TriviaSupport the podcast on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/poldiwielandDo you fo...
2020-02-251h 41Year of Plenty: Traditional FoodwaysChicken Utopia: Quality Eggs from Happy Chickens featuring Simon EwaldThis episode features a conversation I had with friend and fellow foodie Simon Ewald during my trip to Germany over the Christmas holidays. Simon has been farming for over a decade. He currently works at a biodynamic farm where he has recently taken on the challenge of raising nearly 3000 chickens.Overview:The biodynamic philosophyThe ideal chicken pastureThings you should know about eggsSupport the podcast on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/yearofplentyDo you follow the podcast on social media yet?IG...
2020-02-1138 minYear of Plenty: Traditional FoodwaysFoodies' Roundtable, the Shady Business of FAKE FoodThis episode features a conversation I had in Germany with fellow foodies Maurizio Bloetscher and Max Kuehnhoefer.Overview:Making a whole Christmas goose for the first timeThe shady business of FAKE foodBeekeepingBiodynamic farmingSupport the podcast on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/yearofplentyDo you follow the podcast on social media yet?IG: https://www.instagram.com/poldiwieland/X: https://x.com/yearofplentypodFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/theyearofplenty/Subscribe with this link:https://www...
2020-01-281h 16Year of Plenty: Traditional FoodwaysConscious Eating featuring Jesse GravesIn this episode, I talk with my friend and fellow foodie Jesse Graves about Conscious Eating and what it means to us. We also share some practical cooking tips.Overview:Our definitions of conscious eatingWhat motivated Jesse to think more deeply about this conceptHow the meaning of conscious eating can change for people living in different placesSupport the podcast on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/yearofplentyDo you follow the podcast on social media yet?IG: https://www.instagram.com/poldiwieland/...
2020-01-141h 26Year of Plenty: Traditional FoodwaysWild Fed, Reconnecting with Our Wild Food Heritage featuring Daniel VitalisIn this episode, I talk to Daniel Vitalis. He’s a Registered Maine Guide, writer, public speaker, interviewer, and lifestyle pioneer who’s especially interested in helping people reconnect with wildness. Most recently, he was the host of the famous ReWild Yourself Podcast. His new project, Wild Fed, is a video show, podcast and lifestyle brand focused on inspiring people to participate in conservation by sustainably harvesting, cooking, and eating wild foods!Overview:What is food?Daniel's new show, Wild FedThe Modern Subsistence CultureConservation through useHow wild food can be empoweringWe are all public land...
2019-12-102h 28Year of Plenty: Traditional FoodwaysFoodies' Roundtable, Thanksgiving 2019 Recap and Deer HuntingThis Foodies' Roundtable discussion is all about our favorite holiday, THANKSGIVING, and one of the traditional food acquisition practices that surround it. Why do we love this holiday so much? Well, it is all about the food of course!Guests: Michael Doering and Pius HaenleOverview:Thanksgiving foods we made and ateThanksgiving historyDeer hunting season in WisconsinSupport the podcast on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/yearofplentyDo you follow the podcast on social media yet?IG: https://www.instagram...
2019-12-031h 17Year of Plenty: Traditional FoodwaysRosemary: The Herb of RemembranceIn this solo episode I explore Rosemary, one of my all-time favorite kitchen herbs. Rosemary has been used throughout history in cooking and has had many other cultural uses. I especially love the distinct flavor it adds to food. So if you ever wanted to learn about this herb, then this episode is for you!Some topics discussed:Rosemary history, folklore and cultural usesHow to prepare it in the kitchen and ideas for simple usesWhat is better dried or fresh rosemary?Support the podcast on Patreon:https...
2019-11-1929 minYear of Plenty: Traditional FoodwaysLessons in Regenerative Urban Farming with Steven CornettIn this episode, I talk to regenerative urban farmer Steven Cornett based in San Diego, CA. Steven runs a successful market garden where he grows tons of vegetables, fruits, and microgreens in neighborhoods! He also incorporates animals like chickens, pollinators and thousands of red worms into his gardens. Everything Steven does is focused on building gardens that work in unison with nature. His mission is to teach people about regenerative farming and show you how to grow healthy food at home. To achieve this goal, Steven creates amazing educational videos on his Youtube Channel "Nature's Always Right" (link below...
2019-11-051h 22Year of Plenty: Traditional FoodwaysHalloween and Food History: Samhain, Soul Cakes, and Foods of the HarvestDid you know that Halloween might have its roots in an ancient Celtic festival? This episode covers the historical connection between Halloween and food. I also share my thoughts on trick or treating and candy, as well as my favorite foods of the fall season.Soul Cake Recipe: https://fussfreeflavours.com/soul-cake-recipe/Pumpkin Pie Recipe: https://theyearofplenty.com/cooking/recipe-low-carb-pumpkin-pie/Support the podcast on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/yearofplentyDo you follow the podcast on social media yet?
2019-10-2221 minYear of Plenty: Traditional FoodwaysThe Ultimate Guide to Hen of the Woods Mushroom with Caleb KasperThis episode is all about Hen of the Woods mushroom (aka Maitake). There are tons of wild mushrooms popping up in the fall. If you are into foraging or just starting out, Hen of the Woods is one of those choice edible mushrooms you absolutely have to add to your list of wild foods!Overview:How to identify and find itHow to cook itHow to clean and preserve itPossible medicinal propertiesSupport the podcast on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/yearofplentyDo you follow...
2019-10-0845 minYear of Plenty: Traditional FoodwaysWhy You Must Read Food Ingredient Lists!In this episode I talk about the number one reason why you should be reading ingredient lists before buying foods! There are thousands of food additives that have found their way into our food supply without pre-market approval. Listen to this episode to find out how a loophole is making it easy for food manufacturers to introduce new food additives without much regulatory resistance.Support the podcast on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/yearofplentySubscribe to the Youtube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/@yearofplentyvideo...
2019-09-2419 minYear of Plenty: Traditional FoodwaysKetchup Please, Starting a Food Business in High School with Evan Lampsa and Reed Kastner-LangThis episode is a conversation with guests Evan Lampsa and Reed Kastner-Lang who are the founders of Ketchup Please. Ketchup Please is an organic food start-up that aims to improve public health by changing the quality of ketchup and other condiments on the market through better ingredients. If you are looking for a healthy alternative to many other ketchup brands out there definitely listen to this episode! During the conversation, you will hear them share their mission and the entire background story about what it is like to start an organic food company in high school....
2019-09-101h 11Year of Plenty: Traditional FoodwaysHunting in Germany and Biodynamic Farming with Max KühnhöferToday's episode is a conversation I recorded in Germany with Max Kühnhöfer. Max is a biodynamic farmer, hunter, and fisherman.Overview:Hunting in GermanyMax's three-year farming apprenticeshipThe meaning of biodynamic farmingSupport the podcast on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/yearofplentySubscribe to the Youtube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/@yearofplentyvideoDo you follow the podcast on social media yet?IG: https://www.instagram.com/poldiwieland/X: https://x.com/yearofplentypodFacebook: https://ww...
2019-08-271h 12Year of Plenty: Traditional FoodwaysFoodies' Roundtable, Wild Food and Outdoor Cooking AdventuresThis episode is another Foodies' Roundtable with my friends Caleb Sindic and Michael Doering. All of us believe that the wild provides quality food. Moreover, we love to cook with fire!Overview:Hunting, fishing, and foraging throughout 2019Cooking with fire in the outdoor kitchenNew foods we discoveredFood-related stories from the internetSupport the podcast on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/yearofplentySubscribe to the Youtube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/@yearofplentyvideoDo you follow the podcast on social media...
2019-07-311h 31Year of Plenty: Traditional FoodwaysWorking on an Organic Farm with Sydney BurnettIn this episode, I have a conversation with Sydney Burnett about organic farming. Sydney has worked on several organic vegetable and dairy farms over the last couple of years. Her passion is to help bring real food and drink to us consumers.Overview:How she got started in organic farmingWhat life and the community on an organic farm is likeHer favorite vegetables to eat and cookWorking at a goat dairy farmPossible ways to cultivate a new generation of young farmersThank you for subscribing and sharing the show with your family and friends.
2019-07-1650 minYear of Plenty: Traditional FoodwaysHunting and Foraging for Wild AsparagusThis episode is about harvesting asparagus in the wild! Asparagus doesn't just grow in gardens. It can also be found in certain spots in nature. I encourage you to check out this episode if you love eating asparagus. It is easy to find outside and can yield a lot of harvest during the season.Support the podcast on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/yearofplentySubscribe to the Youtube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/@yearofplentyvideoDo you follow the podcast on social media yet?
2019-06-2918 minYear of Plenty: Traditional FoodwaysWhy All the Hype Around Bone Broth?Today's episode is another solosode. Just me, no guests or fellow foodies. Bone broth is a food that can be found in many cultures and cuisines around the world. Over the last couple of years, it has made a comeback and many health experts are now advocating for it.Overview:The culinary difference between bone broth, regular broth, and stockThe potential health benefits of bone brothSome food history surrounding foods like broths and soupsThe main ingredients and kitchen utensils you will need to make your own bone brothHow to store bone broth long-term
2019-06-1141 minYear of Plenty: Traditional FoodwaysFoodies' Roundtable, the Age-Old Tradition of FermentationIn this Foodies' Roundtable episode we discuss fermented foods and beverages.Overview:What is food/beverage fermentation?Potential benefits of consuming fermented foods and beveragesFermentation projects we have done so farHomemade fermented food vs store-boughtKiviak, one of Greenland's fermented delicaciesSupport the podcast on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/yearofplentySubscribe to the Youtube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/@yearofplentyvideoDo you follow the podcast on social media yet?IG: https://www.instagram.com/poldiwieland/X...
2019-05-241h 35Year of Plenty: Traditional FoodwaysFoodies' Roundtable, Is Your Cookware Toxic?In this particular episode I have a conversation with my friends Michael Doering and Caleb Sindic. All three of us share a deep interest in health foods, nutrition and cooking.So some of the topics we discuss are:Safe cookware vs. toxic cookwareFermented sharkCould eating fat have lead to larger hominin brains?Eating organ meats and buying localSupport the podcast on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/yearofplentySubscribe to the Youtube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/@yearofplentyvideoDo you follow...
2019-05-0758 minYear of Plenty: Traditional FoodwaysStream Trout Fishing: Everything You Need To Know To Get StartedToday's episode is a conversation I had with my friend Drew (IG: @drew_klabon) on stream trout fishing.If you have listened to the podcast before you know that food acquisition is something I love talking about. Knowing exactly where my food comes from makes me appreciate it that much more...and what better way to know than to get it yourself from nature!Support the podcast on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/yearofplentySubscribe to the Youtube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/@yearofplentyvideo
2019-04-181h 00Year of Plenty: Traditional FoodwaysFoodies' Roundtable, Eating Animals Nose To Tail?This Foodies' Roundtable episode features a conversation between Michael Doering, Pius Haenle, and your podcast host Poldi Wieland.Overview:3D Printed MeatTrout Fishing In VirginiaEating Animals Nose To TailWhy We Love EggsNew Foods and RecipesSupport the podcast on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/yearofplentySubscribe to the Youtube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/@yearofplentyvideoDo you follow the podcast on social media yet?IG: https://www.instagram.com/poldiwieland/X: https://x.com/yearofplentypod...
2019-04-0154 minYear of Plenty: Traditional FoodwaysStarting Seeds Indoors, Grow Your Own Food!This episode is focused on vegetable gardening! Have you ever thought about growing some of your own food? Well then this episode is for you. A great way to get a headstart on the gardening season is to start your seeds indoors! Check out the episode to learn the basics and some best practices that I have figured out for myself.Support the podcast on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/yearofplentySubscribe to the Youtube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/@yearofplentyvideoDo you follow...
2019-03-1725 minYear of Plenty: Traditional FoodwaysUnderstanding Extra Virgin Olive OilThis episode is all about Extra Virgin Olive Oil and is intended to help you find a quality oil.Overview:Olive and Olive Oil HistoryOlive Oil and HealthStandards for Extra VirginChoosing a Quality OilProper Storage ConditionsSupport the podcast on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/yearofplentySubscribe to the Youtube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/@yearofplentyvideoDo you follow the podcast on social media yet?IG: https://www.instagram.com/poldiwieland/X: https://x.com/yearofplentypod
2019-02-2747 minYear of Plenty: Traditional FoodwaysThe First Foodies' RoundtableThis episode features our very first roundtable discussion. The Foodies' Roundtable is going to be a casual get-together of people who share a passion for real food & drink. You can expect to hear food related news, stories, recipes, cooking tips and more.Overview:5 Foods the Internet was most obsessed with in 2018FDA updates dietary cholesterol guidelinesCast Iron CookingFoods and recipesSupport the podcast on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/yearofplentySubscribe to the Youtube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/@yearofplentyvideoDo...
2019-01-3042 minYear of Plenty: Traditional FoodwaysAvoiding Pesticide Residues on ProduceThis episode is all about pesticide residues on produce.Overview:Major categories of pesticidesPesticide residues on produce and how they are managedPesticides and HealthWays to minimize pesticide residue exposure from produceSupport the podcast on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/yearofplentySubscribe to the Youtube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/@yearofplentyvideoDo you follow the podcast on social media yet?IG: https://www.instagram.com/poldiwieland/X: https://x.com/yearofplentypodFacebook: https://www.facebook...
2018-12-2627 minYear of Plenty: Traditional FoodwaysDuck Hunting for BeginnersPersonally, knowing exactly where my food comes from is something I place a lot of value on. This is one of the reasons why I hunt, fish and forage for wild foods. This fall I have really been trying to learn about duck hunting, so I decided to have my friend Drew Klabon on the podcast to share some of his duck hunting experience and stories. Drew has been hunting ducks since he was a young boy and has a wealth of knowledge to share.This episode is intended to give all you curious foodies a glimpse...
2018-10-301h 02Year of Plenty: Traditional FoodwaysThe Underappreciated MulberryIn 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 mulberriesMulberries and healthMulberry historyGrowing your own treeUses in the kitchenSupport the podcast on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/yearofplentySubscribe to the Youtube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/@yearofplentyvideoDo you follow the podcast...
2018-09-2348 minYear of Plenty: Traditional FoodwaysMilk Kefir: A Traditional Probiotic BeverageIn 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/LegendsMilk Kefir and HealthUses of Milk Kefir in the KitchenSupport the podcast on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/yearofplentySubscribe to the Youtube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/@yearofplentyvideoDo you follow the podcast on...
2018-07-2729 minYear of Plenty: Traditional FoodwaysWhat has it been like following a Low Carb Diet?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 low carb products/brands to check out in the future.Support the podcast on Patreon:https...
2018-07-011h 17Year of Plenty: Traditional FoodwaysUnderstanding Egg LabelsIn 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/yearofplentySubscribe to the Youtube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/@yearofplentyvideoDo you follow the podcast on social m...
2018-05-2518 minYear of Plenty: Traditional FoodwaysBasil: The King of HerbsWelcome back to another episode of the Year of Plenty Podcast!Overview of the episode:History of BasilNutritional Benefits of BasilBasil and cookingGrowing Basil at homeThe 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 Italy once told me that herbs can make or break your dish and this saying has stuck in my head ever since. She is an amazing cook and knows a ho...
2018-03-1220 minYear of Plenty: Traditional FoodwaysUnderstanding Fats and Oils in Food PreparationWelcome 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 that not all fats and oils are created equal? Actually, fats and oils can degrade and produce toxic particles! Therefore it is crucial to take...
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