Our guest this week is chef and forager Mia Wasilevich. Mia is the founder of Transitional Gastronomy and teaches culinary workshops, wild-food identification and food styling. She was a featured consultant on “Master Chef” and “Top Chef.” She is also the author of a brand new book, “Ugly Little Greens: Gourmet Dishes Crafted from Foraged […]




Our guest this week is chef and forager Mia Wasilevich. Mia is the founder of Transitional Gastronomy and teaches culinary workshops, wild-food identification and food styling. She was a featured consultant on “Master Chef” and “Top Chef.” She is also the author of a brand new book, “Ugly Little Greens: Gourmet Dishes Crafted from Foraged Ingredients.” During the show we discuss:

How she got started cooking.
Mia’s new book Ugly Little Greens.
Eating invasives.
Working with mustard.
Elderflower ghee.
Nettle aid.
Mallow.
Currants.
Working with acorns.
Lambsquarters.
Meal planning.
Fish sauce.
James Townsend and Two Fat Ladies.
Mia’s website Transitional Gastronomy.
Cottonwood Urban Farm.

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