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Eat Your Heartland Out

Eat Your Heartland Out

Heritage Radio Network

Eat Your Heartland Out is a series dedicated to highlighting the rich, yet often overlooked, culinary depth of the American Midwest. Food is the storyteller while host Capri S. Cafaro serves as your audio tour guide through this region spanning 12 states. The show aims to weave a tapestry of cultural diversity, immigration history, migration patterns and agricultural variations in each episode. Expect to gain new insights about Midwestern foodways through compelling interviews with historians, authors, chefs and makers; each of whom brings a unique perspective on the Midwest's culinary story.

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Eat Your Heartland Out - A Passion for Korean Food With a Michigan Twist
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06/23/22 • 60 min

We meet Ji Hye Kim, a chef who has a passion for making Korean food with a Michigan twist. As the owner of Miss Kim restaurant in Ann Arbor, Ji Hye calls upon Korean Buddhist food tradition which emphasizes using local and seasonal ingredients. Ji Hye works with local farmers to source her menu. One of those farmers is Tammie Gilfoyle of TamChop Farm. Tammie shares her journey from a desk job in California to working in the dirt in Michigan supplying restaurants like Miss Kim with produce. Tune in to hear how Ji Hye and Tammie collaborate to grow and serve food that is uniquely Korean-American.

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Coming up on this episode, we are celebrating the ethnic and cultural diversity that makes the food of the American Midwest unique. In Champlain, Illinois, we meet Alex Sentowski and Jennifer Gunji-Ballsrud, the founders of Suzu, a Japanese bakery brings a traditional Japanese menu to a Midwest college town. Then, in Holland, Michigan, we visit with members of the local Latino community who have brought their culinary heritage to the region. Johnny Rodgriguez is the Executive Director of Latin Americans United for Progress and Jackie Navarrete is an owner of Mi Favorita Grocery. Together they discuss the history of hispanic migration to the area, as well as some particular culinary highlights from their community.

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Eat Your Heartland Out - Celebrating James Beard Award Winners of the Midwest
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09/14/23 • 54 min

Marissa Gencarelli is the co-founder of Yoli Tortilleria in Kansas City where they make tortillas using traditional Mexican methods. Damarr Brown is the Chef de Cuisine at Virtue, a well known restaurant on the South Side of Chicago. These two guests have one thing in common: they’re both recipients of prestigious James Beard Awards.

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Eat Your Heartland Out - Traditions and Philosophy of Midwestern Baking
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08/27/20 • 39 min

Shauna Sever, author of Midwest Made, shares her insights into the philosophy of Midwestern baking. Journalist Salena Zito tells the story of the Midwestern Cookie Table tradition and her own personal experience making hundreds of cookies for her own daughter's wedding.

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This week's episode showcases the culinary traditions of Scandinavian, Germanic and Northern European immigrants into the American Midwest. Paula Johnson, Curator at the Smithsonian Museum of American History, discusses the flavors of Scandinavia throughout the upper Midwest. Kyle Cherek, food historian and former host of the PBS show Wisconsin Foodie, share insights about the history of German immigrants and the foods they brought to Wisconsin and beyond.

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Eat Your Heartland Out - African-American & Appalachian Migration Influences
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07/16/20 • 50 min

Host Capri Cafaro is joined by Donna Pierce, writer of the syndicated column "Black America Cooks" & author of a forthcoming book on Freda DeKnight, Ebony Magazine's first food editor. Cafaro also interviews Bruce Kraig, professor emeritus at Roosevelt University. Kraig speaks about Appalachian migration and its impact on Midwestern food.

In March, HRN began producing all of our 35 weekly shows from our homes all around the country. It was hard work stepping away from our little recording studio, but we know that you rely on HRN to share resources and important stories from the world of food each week. It’s been a tough year for all of us, but right now HRN is asking for your help. Every dollar that listeners give to HRN provides essential support to keep our mics on. We've got some fresh new thank you gifts available, like our limited edition bandanas.

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Eat Your Heartland Out - The Pay-What-You-Can Cafe Revolution
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04/30/21 • 46 min

In this episode, we meet some pioneers of the “pay what you can” café movement throughout the Midwest. In South Dakota, we visit Fork Real Community Café, where local lawyers dine along side the homeless. In Ohio, we head to Fennel and Thyme Café, a meal prep business committed to paying it forward to those in need. And, out in Grand Rapids, Iowa we visit Groundswell Cafe, an initiative of a local non profit organization helping feed people with dignity.

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This show features two guests who are creating new culinary experiences in their respective Midwest communities and beyond. Meet Nikki Thompson Frazier, the founder of Sweet Encounter Bakery, which aims to create an inclusive dining experience for people with dietary restrictions. And, get to know Erin Carlman Weber, the founder, owner, and operator of All Together Now, a social gathering space in Chicago offering wine, cheese, and much more.

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The show welcomes two food entrepreneurs whose work is rooted in a deep sense of purpose. Six years ago, Sara Kubiak founded the Vanilla Bean Project, a company driven by commitment to regenerative business practices. And, Jason Noel is Chief Operating Officer of Abbott’s Candy, the oldest confectionery in Indiana that prides itself on preserving tradition.

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This week, Eat Your Heartland Out is sharing the show with two podcast hosts who use their microphones to amplify the stories of American agriculture. Join Capri in conversation with Rodger Wasson, host of Farm To Table Talk, and Dana DiPrima, host of the One Bite is Everything podcast.

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How many episodes does Eat Your Heartland Out have?

Eat Your Heartland Out currently has 99 episodes available.

What topics does Eat Your Heartland Out cover?

The podcast is about Culture, Places & Travel, Society & Culture, Wisconsin, Ohio, United States, Podcasts, Agriculture, Arts, Michigan, Diversity, Minnesota, Food and Indiana.

What is the most popular episode on Eat Your Heartland Out?

The episode title 'A Passion for Korean Food With a Michigan Twist' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Eat Your Heartland Out?

The average episode length on Eat Your Heartland Out is 49 minutes.

How often are episodes of Eat Your Heartland Out released?

Episodes of Eat Your Heartland Out are typically released every 7 days, 13 hours.

When was the first episode of Eat Your Heartland Out?

The first episode of Eat Your Heartland Out was released on Jun 22, 2020.

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