

Year of Plenty: Traditional Foodways
Poldi Wieland
Helping you become more resilient through food. We are more disconnected from our food and drink than ever before! Generational cooking skills and food traditions are slowly withering away, and many of us have no idea where our food is coming from. We explore topics such as food resilience, nutrition, hunting, foraging, homesteading, regenerative farming, and more. Gather around our table and learn how to take control of your food supply chain and fuel yourself with nutrient-dense food.
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Nov 5, 2019 • 1h 22min
Lessons in Regenerative Urban Farming with Steven Cornett
In 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) that reveal his entire process and journey.Overview:Steven's philosophy on farming and foodHow to turn your backyard into a garden that works with natureHow to grow more in less spaceThese are just a couple of the topics we touched on.Follow Steven:Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCejgtTHroWI5sF_2-fuiF4Q Website: https://naturesalwaysright.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/naturesalwaysright/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/naturesalwaysright/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/NaturesAlwaysR Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/naturesalwaysrightSteven’s Recommendations:GAIA’s Garden by Toby HemenwayThe Urban Farmer by Curtis StoneRegenerative Agriculture by Richard PerkinsVinder App: www.vinder.comSupport 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.theyearofplenty.com/Or subscribe directly using your podcast app. The show is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts and many other platforms!Please rate and review the show in your podcast app. This always helps the show get ranked so that more curious foodies can explore real food and drink with us.Thank you for subscribing and sharing the show with your family and friends.I want to hear from you! Take the LISTENER SURVEY: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/KZW53RT

Oct 22, 2019 • 21min
Halloween and Food History: Samhain, Soul Cakes, and Foods of the Harvest
Did 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?IG: https://www.instagram.com/poldiwieland/X: https://x.com/yearofplentypodFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/theyearofplenty/Subscribe with this link:https://www.theyearofplenty.com/Or subscribe directly using your podcast app. The show is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts and many other platforms!Please rate and review the show in your podcast app. This always helps the show get ranked so that more curious foodies can explore real food and drink with us.Thank you for subscribing and sharing the show with your family and friends.I want to hear from you! Take the LISTENER SURVEY: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/KZW53RTSources:http://www.pbs.org/food/the-history-kitchen/halloween-a-foodie-history/ http://www.foodtimeline.org/halloween.html https://books.google.com/books?id=ZP_f9icf2roC&pg=PA408#v=onepage&q&f=false https://books.google.com/books/about/Encyclopedia_of_Food_and_Culture_Food_pr.html?id=XykOAQAAMAAJ https://www.history.com/topics/halloween/history-of-halloween https://www.thoughtco.com/history-of-halloween-or-samhain-1992402 http://www.bbc.co.uk/religion/religions/christianity/holydays/halloween_1.shtml https://people.howstuffworks.com/culture-traditions/holidays-halloween/halloween3.htm https://www.britannica.com/topic/All-Souls-Day-Christianity https://www.britannica.com/topic/All-Saints-Day https://nrf.com/insights/holiday-and-seasonal-trends/halloween https://www.nationalgeographic.com/news/2018/10/101029-halloween-costumes-ideas-history-science-nation/#close https://www.history.com/news/halloween-trick-or-treating-origins

Oct 8, 2019 • 46min
The Ultimate Guide to Hen of the Woods Mushroom with Caleb Kasper
This 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 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.theyearofplenty.com/Or subscribe directly using your podcast app. The show is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts and many other platforms!Please rate and review the show in your podcast app. This always helps the show get ranked so that more curious foodies can explore real food and drink with us.Thank you for subscribing and sharing the show with your family and friends.I want to hear from you! Take the LISTENER SURVEY: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/KZW53RTPickled Hen of the Woods Recipe:https://www.healthstartsinthekitchen.com/pickled-maitake-mushrooms-aka-sheeps-head-hen-woods/Sources:https://botit.botany.wisc.edu/toms_fungi/nov2006.htmlhttps://sites.google.com/site/wisconsinswildmushrooms/Home/hen-of-the-woodshttps://blog.mycology.cornell.edu/2006/11/10/stalking-the-hen-of-the-woods/https://www.mushroomexpert.com/grifola_frondosa.htmlhttp://americanmushrooms.com/edibles1.htmhttps://books.google.com/books?id=ldXRCQAAQBAJ&pg=PA14#v=onepage&q&f=falsehttps://www.healthstartsinthekitchen.com/5-ways-to-preserve-maitake-hen-of-the-woods-mushrooms/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C0SxhSDOmHchttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VfhhOO7_e_Q&t=1s

Sep 24, 2019 • 19min
Why 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/@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/Subscribe with this link:https://www.theyearofplenty.com/Or subscribe directly using your podcast app. The show is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts and many other platforms!Please rate and review the show in your podcast app. This always helps the show get ranked so that more curious foodies can explore real food and drink with us.Thank you for subscribing and sharing the show with your family and friends.I want to hear from you! Take the LISTENER SURVEY: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/KZW53RTFor extended show notes and sources to this episode send me an email to theyearofplenty@gmail.com

Sep 10, 2019 • 1h 11min
Ketchup Please, Starting a Food Business in High School with Evan Lampsa and Reed Kastner-Lang
This 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.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/yearofplentypodFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/theyearofplenty/Subscribe with this link:https://www.theyearofplenty.com/Or subscribe directly using your podcast app. The show is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts and many other platforms!Please rate and review the show in your podcast app. This always helps the show get ranked so that more curious foodies can explore real food and drink with us.Thank you for subscribing and sharing the show with your family and friends.I want to hear from you! Take the LISTENER SURVEY: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/KZW53RTLearn more about where to find KP Ketchup in stores: https://www.kpketchup.com/ evanlampsa@kpketchup.com Reedkastnerlang@kpketchup.comInstagram, Facebook and Twitter: @kpketchupwww.linkedin.com/in/evanlampsawww.linkedin.com/in/reedkastnerlang

Aug 27, 2019 • 1h 12min
Hunting in Germany and Biodynamic Farming with Max Kühnhöfer
Today'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://www.facebook.com/theyearofplenty/Subscribe with this link:https://www.theyearofplenty.com/Or subscribe directly using your podcast app. The show is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts and many other platforms!Please rate and review the show in your podcast app. This always helps the show get ranked so that more curious foodies can explore real food and drink with us.Thank you for subscribing and sharing the show with your family and friends.I want to hear from you! Take the LISTENER SURVEY: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/KZW53RT

Jul 31, 2019 • 1h 32min
Foodies' Roundtable, Wild Food and Outdoor Cooking Adventures
This 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 yet?IG: https://www.instagram.com/poldiwieland/X: https://x.com/yearofplentypodFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/theyearofplenty/Subscribe with this link:https://www.theyearofplenty.com/Or subscribe directly using your podcast app. The show is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts and many other platforms!Please rate and review the show in your podcast app. This always helps the show get ranked so that more curious foodies can explore real food and drink with us.Thank you for subscribing and sharing the show with your family and friends.I want to hear from you! Take the LISTENER SURVEY: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/KZW53RT

Jul 16, 2019 • 51min
Working on an Organic Farm with Sydney Burnett
In 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.Subscribe with this link:linktr.ee/yearofplentyOr subscribe directly using your podcast app. The show is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts and many other platforms!Please rate and review the show in your podcast app. This always helps the show get ranked so that more curious foodies can explore real food and drink with us.Support the podcast on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/poldiwielandI want to hear from you! Take the LISTENER SURVEY: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/KZW53RTDo you follow the podcast on social media yet?IG: https://www.instagram.com/poldiwieland/Twitter: https://twitter.com/theyearofplentyFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/theyearofplenty/

Jun 29, 2019 • 19min
Hunting and Foraging for Wild Asparagus
This 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?IG: https://www.instagram.com/poldiwieland/X: https://x.com/yearofplentypodFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/theyearofplenty/Subscribe with this link:https://www.theyearofplenty.com/Or subscribe directly using your podcast app. The show is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts and many other platforms!Please rate and review the show in your podcast app. This always helps the show get ranked so that more curious foodies can explore real food and drink with us.Thank you for subscribing and sharing the show with your family and friends.I want to hear from you! Take the LISTENER SURVEY: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/KZW53RTUSDA MAP:https://plants.usda.gov/core/profile?symbol=ASOF

Jun 11, 2019 • 42min
Why 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-termSupport 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/Subscribe with this link:https://www.theyearofplenty.com/Or subscribe directly using your podcast app. The show is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts and many other platforms!Please rate and review the show in your podcast app. This always helps the show get ranked so that more curious foodies can explore real food and drink with us.Thank you for subscribing and sharing the show with your family and friends.I want to hear from you! Take the LISTENER SURVEY: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/KZW53RTFor extended show notes and sources to this episode send me an email to theyearofplenty@gmail.comHelpful Resources:https://chriskresser.com/the-bountiful-benefits-of-bone-broth-a-comprehensive-guide/https://www.westonaprice.org/health-topics/why-broth-is-beautiful-essential-roles-for-proline-glycine-and-gelatin/https://chriskresser.com/bone-broth-and-lead-toxicity-should-you-be-concerned/https://chrismasterjohnphd.com/balancing-methionine-and-glycine-in-foods-the-database/https://www.westonaprice.org/health-topics/bone-broth-and-lead-contamination-a-very-flawed-study-in-medical-hypotheses/https://brothwhisperer.wordpress.com/storing-freezing-and-reheating-bone-broth/


