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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Meet Kaydee Riggs-Johnson, one of the superstar women behind Ladybird Brewing in Winfield, Kansas. Kaydee and her partner Laura Riggs-Johnson bring a sense of community to their main street brewery. And, we also revisit an episode from the archives with Wisconsin-based Mary Pellettieri, founder of Top Note Tonic.

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This week, I’m going to introduce you to two women whose businesses I discovered while on the road filming my TV series America The Bountiful in Kansas and Michigan. In Wichita, meet Tricia Holmes, who grew up in the produce business and founded Holmes Made Salsa. And in Traverse City, meet Heather Burson, who started Third Coast Bakery to make tasty desserts available to those with dietary restrictions.

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