Earth Eats: Real Food, Green Living
279 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 days ago - ★★★★ - 35 ratingsEarth Eats is a weekly podcast, public radio program and blog bringing you the freshest news and recipes inspired by local food and sustainable agriculture
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How Do You Learn To Cook?
November 21, 2020 03:38 - 50 minutes - 46.6 MBHear our conversation with Lawrence County resident Michelle Porter--about learning to cook from a government-issue wedding present.
Reimagining Our Food Systems
November 13, 2020 22:00 - 51 minutes - 47.3 MBDominant narratives do more than describe a situation or circumstance. The stories we tell can shape our world.
Agroecology, Midwestern Black Farmers, And A Kimchi Startup
November 07, 2020 02:05 - 51 minutes - 47.2 MBJoin us for conversations with farmers working with nature to grow food in Puerto Rico and here in the Midwest, plus Black farming challenges and traditions in Iowa and Oklahoma and a kimchi startup In North Carolina.
Food Fit For A Fly
October 30, 2020 22:04 - 50 minutes - 46.6 MBMost of us, when we encounter a fruit fly, are focused on keeping it out of our food. But what if it was your job to feed fruit flies?
All About Grain--A Small Scale Mill, Ancient Wheat And Sourdough Bread
October 23, 2020 20:54 - 30 minutes - 1 ByteThe pandemic has revealed the wisdom of short supply chains. Hear how one small-scale grain farm and mill adapted to pandemic conditions.
All About Grain--A Small Scale Mill, Ancient Wheat And Sourdough Bread
October 23, 2020 20:54 - 50 minutes - 46.6 MBThe pandemic has revealed the wisdom of short supply chains. Hear how one small-scale grain farm and mill adapted to pandemic conditions.
Adventures In Hot Peppers--From Pique Making To Reaper Tasting
October 16, 2020 14:55 - 50 minutes - 69.9 MBWhat is the world's hottest pepper and what does it feel like in your mouth? Two public radio hosts are about to find out.
Have Sheep, Will Farm: One Family’s Search For A Farm Of Their Own
October 09, 2020 20:49 - 50 minutes - 46.6 MBFrom walking a horse 6 miles on a rail trail to transporting 24 sheep in the back of a Chrysler minivan, these young farmers will find a way to get their animals, and themselves, to the farmland of their dreams.
Top Shotta Jerk Chicken--A Food Truck With A History
October 02, 2020 20:20 - 50 minutes - 46.6 MBOwner and Chef Taneisha Henline shares the story behind her flavorful chicken and why she wanted to share it with the Bloomington community.
Growing Food, Raising Alpacas And Baking Scones
September 25, 2020 00:36 - 29 minutes - 27.3 MBTake a dive into the Earth Eats archives to celebrate WFIU’s 70th anniversary.
The Pandemic Reveals The Fragility Of Our Food Systems: An Interview With Elizabeth Dunn
September 18, 2020 16:30 - 28 minutes - 26.5 MBA decentralized food system could mean a more resilient food system. Immigration reforms could make a big difference, as well.
Askinosie--A World Class Chocolatier In The Midwest
September 11, 2020 18:22 - 1 ByteShawn Askinosie talks about his chocolate factory in Missouri, and the difference between Fair Trade Chocolate and Direct Trade Chocolate.
A Neighborhood Pop-Up Bakery With A Backyard Brick Oven
September 04, 2020 17:00 - 28 minutes - 26.5 MBYears in the making, a baker’s wood-fired bread oven dream finally comes true.
Apples All Winter-- Preserving The Harvest Through Home Canning
August 28, 2020 18:00 - 1 ByteLearn about home canning apple pie filling, and how a painter connects with family through food and art.
Research, Food Production, Regenerative Agriculture--A Visit To The IU Campus Farm
August 21, 2020 16:47 - 28 minutes - 26.5 MBCollege campuses are opening up, or going virtual, or something in between, all across the country this month. We thought it might be a good time to visit the IU Campus Farm.
From The Global Pandemic To The National Racial Reckoning--Food Is Central
August 14, 2020 16:48 - 28 minutes - 26.5 MBFood Justice Organizer and Urban Farmer Suzanne Babb talks with Earth Eats about what the pandemic is bringing to light about our emergency food systems and how we might choose a different path forward.
Food Photography And Ghanian Cuisine
August 07, 2020 18:48 - 28 minutes - 26.5 MBIn the age of Instagram, it seems like everybody’s taking pictures of their meals. But what’s it doing to our experiences with food--and with each other?
Coffee Farmers Diversify Crops, Rick Steves Supports Sustainable Farming
July 31, 2020 19:05 - 1 ByteWhen leisure travel returns, Rick Steves has a model for offsetting the carbon footprint.
Special Treats For Special Diets
July 24, 2020 13:05 - 1 ByteDid you know you can make a delicious caramel with raw cashews? Hear all about it in our interview with Brandi Williams of Primally Inspired Eats.
Chicken And Vegetables With Next Generation Farmers
July 17, 2020 16:57 - 28 minutes - 26.5 MBThe Next Generation Farmers Youth Program at Lawrence Community Gardens in Indianapolis, takes farm-to-table learning to the next level--with a chicken processing workshop.
Emergency Meals On Campus And Handcrafted Fishing Nets In Oregon
July 10, 2020 18:56 - 1 ByteThey talked about it on a Thursday, and served their first meal on a Monday. Rahul Shrivastav and Carl Ipsen tell the story of the Emergency Meal Project on the IU campus.
Chef Launches Project To Preserve Black Farming And Foodways
July 03, 2020 19:25 - 1 ByteFreed slaves were promised land by the government, but the promise was never fulfilled. Adrian Lipscombe’s Forty Acres and a Mule Project aims to purchase land for Black farmers.
Food Challenges For Public Schools During A Pandemic
June 26, 2020 19:55 - 1 ByteHattie Johnson had a plan for the lunch program, should the schools need to close because of COVID-19. She just didn’t expect to pivot quite so quickly.
A Pie Tour Of Ann Arbor, A Fishing Boat In Oregon, And A Summer Berry Galette
June 19, 2020 17:14 - 1 ByteHave you ever explored a city by way of pie? Hear the ups and downs of a Michigan pie tour from pre-COVID days, way back in January.
A Food Desert By Any Other Name
June 12, 2020 17:47 - 1 ByteSo-called urban food deserts are often low income neighborhoods, and/or predominantly black neighborhoods. What’s wrong with the term food desert, and how might we rethink what it means?
Remembering A Beloved Chef, Killed By Authorities In This Week's Violence In Louisville
June 05, 2020 16:20 - 1 ByteChef David McAtee, known to his friends as YaYa, ran a Barbecue stand on Louisville’s West Side. We remember him, and the food he prepared for his community.
Hospital Farming, Rural Food Shopping And Commercial Fishing
May 29, 2020 15:22 - 1 ByteCOVID-19 has complicated grocery store shopping and sent waves of customers to some rural markets. Plus, fresh food as medicine, and conversations with commercial fishers in Oregon
Consolidation Leads To Fragility--Elizabeth Dunn On Meatpacking And COVID-19
May 22, 2020 13:00 - 1 ByteA decentralized food system could mean a more resilient food system. Immigration reforms could make a big difference, as well.
Regional Grain Mill Answers Home Bakers’ New Demand
May 15, 2020 13:00 - 1 ByteJanie’s Farm and Mill in Eastern Illinois offers whole grains and flours to feed people. When the demand switched from wholesale to retail, they could easily shift gears.
Slow Food And Speedy Delivery--The Food World Adjusts To A Global Pandemic
May 08, 2020 12:06 - 1 ByteA grassroots organization, a pizza joint and an artisan bakery--hear how stay-at-home orders affect their work.
Shut Down, Sort Of--Local Food Businesses And COVID-19
May 01, 2020 21:00 - 1 ByteFrom no-contact carry-out to manufacturing hand sanitizer, local food businesses are making swift changes in response to COVID19 restrictions.
Soul Fire Farm’s Leah Penniman On Farming While Black
April 24, 2020 18:00 - 1 ByteThe co-founder of Soul Fire Farm talks about the historic role of black farmers in developing some of the most beloved agricultural practices of small scale farmers today.
Where The Fig Tree Grows
April 17, 2020 18:36 - 1 ByteOne response to the current pandemic (and spring, perhaps) is a widespread urge to grow food. Did you know figs can grow in Indiana? Ann and Alan Schertz share their fig secrets.
Is Now The Time To Garden?
April 10, 2020 18:08 - 1 ByteMaybe this current global crisis has you thinking about growing your own food. We reflect on why that might be, and share some practical gardening tips.
School Lunches When Schools Are Closed
April 03, 2020 15:15 - 1 ByteHattie Johnson had a plan for the lunch program, should the schools need to close because of Covid 19. She just didn’t expect to pivot quite so fast.
Community Food Security And Covid 19
March 27, 2020 21:00 - 1 ByteProviding food is considered an essential service. What’s involved in providing that service while maintaining social distance?
Two Portraits Of Young Farmers
March 20, 2020 13:00 - 1 ByteA young dairy farming couple makes it work by making cheese, and a young farmer explores a Jewish farming practice.
Wild Edibles and Primally Inspired Eats
March 13, 2020 18:05 - 1 ByteEarth Eats gets wild and primal with a nature walk in search of edible weeds, and a visit to a bakery with gluten-free bread and grain free pastries.
Rick Steves’ Carbon Tax Helps Farmers Feed Themselves
March 06, 2020 21:36 - 1 ByteSince the government hasn’t imposed a carbon tax on air travel, Rick steves chose to impose it on himself--to the tune of one million dollars annually, donated to climate-smart organizations.
Food, Freedom, Fannie Lou Hamer
February 28, 2020 15:30 - 28 minutes - 26.5 MBWhat role did civil rights activist Fannie Lou Hamer play in building community food security?
Two Sticks Bakery Butters Up Bloomington
February 21, 2020 19:07 - 1 ByteA neighborhood bakery in Bloomington, Indiana offers hand-crafted comfort food.
Street Food From Ghana (Southern Style) And A Food Photography Course
February 14, 2020 16:20 - 1 ByteIn the age of Instagram, it seems like everybody’s taking pictures of their meals. But what’s it doing to our experiences with food--and with each other?
Treat Your Valentine Fairly--With Fair Trade Chocolate
February 07, 2020 18:40 - 1 ByteDuring the week of Valentine’s Day, Americans will purchase more than 50 million pounds of chocolate. Make sure yours is produced and traded fairly.
Winter’s Sweet Gift
January 31, 2020 22:25 - 1 ByteStudents at Unionville Elementary School, just outside of Bloomington, Indiana get some hands-on experience with a sweet, old tradition.
Taco Trucks, Combo Plates And Authenticity
January 24, 2020 21:40 - 1 ByteWhat is a taco, and what makes it authentic? Explore the topic of Mexican food in the US--from food scholars and taco truck vendors to childhood memories--this week on Earth Eats.
Have Sheep, Will Farm--Part III
January 17, 2020 12:12 - 1 ByteFrom walking a horse 6 miles on a rail trail to transporting 24 sheep in the back of a Chrysler minivan, these young farmers will find a way to get their animals, and themselves, to the farmland of their dreams.
Ancient Wheat And Hot Pizza
January 10, 2020 15:10 - 1 ByteEric Schedler uses Kamut flour for Muddy Fork’s Pizza dough. Hear his recipe, plus an interview with the authors of a book about the ancient grain.
Aquapunx And Permaculture
January 03, 2020 22:01 - 1 ByteWhat does a fish farm in a middle school classroom have to do with food deserts? And what do guinea hens have to do with permaculture? Find answers this week on Earth Eats.
On Gastrodiplomacy: Eating and Teaching At The “People’s House” in North Carolina
December 27, 2019 17:09 - 1 ByteWhen the Governor and First Lady of North Carolina had an opening for a chef at the state’s Executive Mansion, they wanted more than the promise of a great meal.
Cookies Inside, Coffee Outside
December 20, 2019 21:38 - 1 ByteJoin Earth Eats for a cookie baking class with children and a coffee brewing session in the great outdoors.