With Cahokia’s food history on our minds after our last episode, we turn to my backyard of St. Louis and are digging into more Native American food and farming history. Joined by Dr. Gayle Fritz,...
Our latest episode has us talking Cahokia Rice. The name alone likely is a bit confusing as Cahokia is the incredible urban center that predates the United States and was located near today’s St. Louis....
Pawpaws are one of a handful of unique fruits and vegetables native to the United States, and yet they are not nearly as widely enjoyed as the holiday must have cranberries! One of the reasons...
Did you know Illinois is know for growing horseradish? Ok, maybe it’s not as famous for that as it is for Chicago’s Miracle Mile, but the majority of the horseradish eaten in the US is...
Few farmers have a more captivating history or voice than black farmer Lloyd Johnson who grows corn, soybeans and wheat in Alton, Illinois. The Johnson family — Lloyd’s great grandparents — bought the property in...
Building a community garden & the community that inspires more people to grow food in their backyard has driven Natasha Nicholes to do great things on Chicago’s South Side & online. Family Passion for Gardening...
In this episode, we talk popcorn with Matt Helms who is returning to his family farm part-time as he starts a popcorn business serving customers in the St. Louis local area and online. With a...
When a friend told me he was starting a popcorn farm business, I felt certain that I would end up being a regular customer. And I sure have! Having Ella & Ollie Popcorn grown just…
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