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Year of Plenty: Traditional Foodways

Poldi Wieland

148 episodes

1 week ago

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 food...

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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 food...

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Episodes (20/148)

Year of Plenty: Traditional Foodways

Mayapples, Wild Coffee & the Foraging Onion Approach with Hoosier Forager

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 food...

1 week ago

1 hour 26 minutes

Year of Plenty: Traditional Foodways

Guerrilla Grafting, Wild Carbs & Foraging Japanese Knotweed with Healing Ecosystems

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 spacesHow to grow and forage wild carbohydrates like turnips, sweet potatoes, Jerusalem artichokes, and groundnutsTraditional acorn processi...

1 month ago

1 hour 42 minutes

Year of Plenty: Traditional Foodways

Pawpaw Foraging Secrets | Discover America’s Largest Edible Indigenous Fruit

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'...

2 months ago

1 hour 30 minutes

Year of Plenty: Traditional Foodways

This Is What We've Lost About Food—And How to Get It Back

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 placeT...

3 months ago

1 hour 46 minutes

Year of Plenty: Traditional Foodways

Mustard Plants & Cow Parsnip | Wild Food Talk with Forage Colorado

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 wildKey lookalikes to watch for when foraging mustard or cow parsnipWhere wild mustard and cow parsnip grow in North America...

4 months ago

1 hour 44 minutes

Year of Plenty: Traditional Foodways

Find These Mushrooms Before Spring Ends

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 mushroomsFun ways to use pheasant back mushroo...

4 months ago

1 hour 30 minutes

Year of Plenty: Traditional Foodways

Cattail Foraging: This Wild Plant Provides Food Year-Round

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 episod...

4 months ago

1 hour 29 minutes

Year of Plenty: Traditional Foodways

Escaping the Chronic Disease Trap with Ancestral Eating: Gut Health, Metabolic Healing & Heavy Metal Detox

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...

5 months ago

1 hour 43 minutes

Year of Plenty: Traditional Foodways

Permaculture Expert Reveals Pro Tips for Seed Starting Success

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 seedlingsThe critical role of light, heat & humidity in germinationTop mistakes...

6 months ago

1 hour 21 minutes

Year of Plenty: Traditional Foodways

Secrets to Farming with Limited Acres [Rose Veal, Soy-Free Chickens, Silvopasture]

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 ...

6 months ago

1 hour 44 minutes

Year of Plenty: Traditional Foodways

BRING 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 send a screenshot to theyearofplenty@gmail.com to receive a FREE EBOOK wit...

7 months ago

39 minutes

Year of Plenty: Traditional Foodways

5 Plants To Forage For In Winter

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 barkForaging for watercress in winterForaging for the common hackberry in ...

8 months ago

1 hour 35 minutes

Year of Plenty: Traditional Foodways

Foodies' Roundtable: Mountain Morels, Aging Elk Meat & Foraging Season Recap

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...

8 months ago

2 hours

Year of Plenty: Traditional Foodways

Wild Apple Foraging Masterclass: Crabapples, Feral Apples, and Their Uses

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 diversityKey differences between feral apples and crabapplesHow to ...

9 months ago

1 hour 37 minutes

Year of Plenty: Traditional Foodways

Traditional Animal Fat For Cooking: Tallow and Lard Explained

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 pointsA brief history of animal fats in the ...

9 months ago

1 hour 17 minutes

Year of Plenty: Traditional Foodways

Seasonal Eating and Wild Food Cooking with Danielle Prewett from Wild + Whole

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 answerHow you can start to eat and cook more seasonallyC...

10 months ago

1 hour 22 minutes

Year of Plenty: Traditional Foodways

Regenerative Bison Farming: Healing the Land and Our Food Systems with Matt Skoglund

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 MontanaW...

10 months ago

1 hour 39 minutes

Year of Plenty: Traditional Foodways

Late Season Mushroom Foraging: Porcini, Matsutake & Chants with Orion Aon, Forage Colorado

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 wi...

11 months ago

2 hours 12 minutes

Year of Plenty: Traditional Foodways

Nutrition Advice for Multi-Day Backcountry Trips with Kyle Kamp

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 Over...

11 months ago

1 hour 26 minutes

Year of Plenty: Traditional Foodways

Finding and Hunting Elk with Ken Thrall from Kifaru

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 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...

12 months ago

1 hour 44 minutes