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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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This week, we are talking about farmland preservation efforts across North America. I will be joined by Martin Straathof, Executive Director of Ontario Farmland Trust in Canada. Then, we will revisit my conversations with Angie Doucette, the Midwest Senior Farmland Program Manager at American Farmland Trust, along with Kyle Zweig, owner of Zweig's Maple Acres in Wisconsin.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
This week is another special More Than Maple episode focused on food and culture in Canada. My guests are producer and director Colin Field, along with historic producer Bonnie Sitter of the award-winning documentary "We Lend A Hand." The film captures the untold story of the Farmerettes, a brigade of young women who worked in agriculture across Ontario during the first half of the 20th century.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
We are off to Nova Scotia with another episode in our special series about Canadian foodways, More Than Maple. Alain Bossé, better known as the Kilted Chef, will give us a crash course in Acadian culinary culture. And, Member of the Nova Scotia Legislative Assembly, the Honourable Colton LeBlanc, will share how the province is supporting its local producers and promoting their local agricultural bounty.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
This week, we are heading to Montreal as we are back with another episode in our special series More Than Maple, which focuses on Canadian foodways. You will get a taste of two icons steeped in the history of the Montreal food landscape: smoked meat and bagels. Meet Schwartz’s Deli general manager Frank Silva and Nicolo Morena, co-owner of St-Viateur Bagel.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
This week, I am revisiting interviews with six James Beard Award nominees and winners I have welcomed to the show over the last five years.  Never would I have thought that I would be among this esteemed group! That’s right, I am a 2025 James Beard Awards Broadcast Media nominee! Tune in to this special episode to learn more about my journey and the journey of these six culinary powerhouses. Heritage Radio Network is a listener-supported nonprofit podcast network. Support Eat Your Heartland Out by becoming a member!Eat Your Heartland Out is Powered by Simplecast.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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.Heritage Radio Network is a listener-supported nonprofit podcast network. Support Eat Your Heartland Out by becoming a member!Eat Your Heartland Out is Powered by Simplecast.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
This week, the show welcomes two guests who capture the power of farmland preservation. Angie Doucette is the Midwest Senior Farmland Program Manager at American Farmland Trust. She is joined by Kyle Zwieg, owner of Zwieg's Maple Acres in Wisconsin. Angie and Kyle discuss how the work of American Farmland Trust helps protect farms and food sources for generations to come.Heritage Radio Network is a listener-supported nonprofit podcast network. Support Eat Your Heartland Out by becoming a member!Eat Your Heartland Out is Powered by Simplecast.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Len Senater is the founder of The Depanneur. The Dep, as many call it, is a place and a concept that has evolved over more than a decade. It has had several iterations, including housing a corner store and cafe and even the inspiration for a nonprofit lifting up newcomers to Canada. The Dep has served as a showcase of the incredible culinary diversity that makes up Toronto’s food culture by hosting thousands of unique, public, and private food events from supper clubs and cooking classes to table talks, brunches, and more.Heritage Radio Network is a listener-supported nonprofit podcast network. Support Eat Your Heartland Out by becoming a member!Eat Your Heartland Out is Powered by Simplecast.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Jessica Allen is probably best known as one of the co-hosts of CTV’s popular daytime talk show, The Social. But this St. Thomas, Ontario,  native also has a reputation for being a bit of a foodie. From working in restaurants to writing about food, relationships, and pop culture, you will hear Jess’ excitement over food shine through.Heritage Radio Network is a listener-supported nonprofit podcast network. Support Eat Your Heartland Out by becoming a member!Eat Your Heartland Out is Powered by Simplecast.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
This week, we are travelling back to the American Midwest, where I will chat with Cincinnati-based James Beard nominated chef Jose Salazar. And we will revisit my 2024 interview with Chicago-based James Beard Award-winning pastry chef Mindy Segal.Heritage Radio Network is a listener-supported nonprofit podcast network. Support Eat Your Heartland Out by becoming a member!Eat Your Heartland Out is Powered by Simplecast.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
We are back with another episode about Canadian food culture in our limited series, More Than Maple. This show brings us out to Manitoba where I meet historians and authors Janis Thiessen and Kimberley Moore.Janis discusses the stories she discovered behind some of Canada’s favorite snack foods and talks about how she, along with Kimberly, embarked on a journey to learn about Manitoba food culture.You may be surprised by what you learn in this episode. Spoiler alert: there are some Midwestern connections you may not see coming!Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support Eat Your Heartland Out by becoming a member!Eat Your Heartland Out is Powered by Simplecast.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
We are continuing our limited series about Canadian food culture, More Than Maple. This week, I welcome two guests who share their respective lived experiences in food justice and bringing indigenous cuisine to a wider audience in Western Canada. Meet  BC-based food systems activist Abra Brynne, and Chef Brittany Stoney of Bernadette’s, an Indigenous restaurant in Edmonton, Alberta.Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support Eat Your Heartland Out by becoming a member!Eat Your Heartland Out is Powered by Simplecast.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
We are back with another episode that is part of our limited series about Canadian food culture, More Than Maple. This week we are traveling from the Maritimes to the Prairies to learn about important programs serving the unique food security and job training needs of communities in Newfoundland & Labrador and Alberta. Josh Smee and Laurel Huget join us from Food First NL and Anca Roman joins us from EthniCity Catering and Cafe in Calgary.Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support Eat Your Heartland Out by becoming a member!Eat Your Heartland Out is Powered by Simplecast.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
This is another episode that is part of our limited series about Canadian food culture. Meet Chef Tammy Maki, pastry chef and founder of Raven Rising Chocolate, and Inez Cook, owner of the Salmon and Bannock restaurants and catering company. Both women share their inspiring stories of exploring their Indigenous identity while building successful food businesses in the process.Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support Eat Your Heartland Out by becoming a member!Eat Your Heartland Out is Powered by Simplecast.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
We are kicking off a limited series of episodes about Canadian food culture. Much like Midwestern foodways, Canada’s food landscape offers much more than meets the eye…much more than maple! Get an introduction to Canadian foodways with guests David Szanto, a freelance academic in food studies, and Kesia Kvill, an independent food historian focused on Canadian Foodways. Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support Eat Your Heartland Out by becoming a member!Eat Your Heartland Out is Powered by Simplecast.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
In this episode, we are embracing the culture of fairs and festivals across the Midwest. Meet Haylie Robinson, executive producer and host of the TV series Finding Festivals. Then, we reach back into the archives for a conversation with Marla Calico, President & CEO of the International Association of Fairs and Expositions and  a chat with Catherine Lambrecht to learn about a state fair recipe competition.Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support Eat Your Heartland Out by becoming a member!Eat Your Heartland Out is Powered by Simplecast.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
This week we are saluting two women who have brought their unique talents to North Dakota’s food and drink scene. I will introduce you to Elena Silvestru Martinez, an immigrant from Moldova who has turned her passion for cooking into teaching kids kitchen skills. And, hear from Susan Ruud, President and Mead Maker at Prairie Rose Meadery.Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support Eat Your Heartland Out by becoming a member!Eat Your Heartland Out is Powered by Simplecast.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
This week we are heading out to the prairies of North Dakota to learn about the marvels of honey and many of its sweet uses. Meet John Miller, the man driving his family's migratory beekeeping business. Then, learn how Jason Kesselring uses honey in the mead he makes at the North Dakota vineyards that bare his name.Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support Eat Your Heartland Out by becoming a member!Eat Your Heartland Out is Powered by Simplecast.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
This week we are talking about the power of food with Minnesota based baker, scientist, and dessert curator Dr. Altreisha Foster. Dr. Foster is also an author, entrepreneur, and the founder of the Cake Therapy Foundation, which aims to use baking as a tool of empowerment and resilience. We will also revisit an episode from the archives that dives into culinary arts therapy with social workers Julie Ohana and Courtney Fields Fuciarelli.Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support Eat Your Heartland Out by becoming a member!Eat Your Heartland Out is Powered by Simplecast.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
This week we are taking a trip back in time to two farms that offer immersive historic culinary experiences. First, we will visit with the team at Living History Farms in Iowa, who run several dinners that reflect authentic experiences of community members from days gone by. Then, it’s off to Indiana to visit Conner Prairie, where historic interpreters bring yesterday’s cooking skills to modern day students.Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support Eat Your Heartland Out by becoming a member!Eat Your Heartland Out is Powered by Simplecast.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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