Heritage Radio Network On Tour

Husband and wife duo, Ben and Kate Towill, sat down with Jenny Goodman, co-host of Opening Soon. The Towills are the creative force behind the Charleston design firm, Basic Projects and a beautiful restaurant called Basic Kitchen. They discuss collaboration, design, and the importance of a strong team in building a successful restaurant. HRN On Tour 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 episode is all about bubbles! Sam Benrubi, host of The Grape Nation sat down with NYC based Champagne mogul Ariel Arce (Air’s Champagne Parlor, Niche Niche, Tokyo Record Bar), sommelier and brand ambassador Philippe André (Charles Heidsieck), and Champagne sales expert Christian Holthausen (Champagne AR Lenoble). Sam’s guests popped bottles and shared Champagne expertise.HRN On Tour 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.

Jenny Goodman, co-host of Opening Soon, chatted with barbeque legend, Rodney Scott. With restaurants in both Birmingham, Alabama, and Charleston, South Carolina, Scott is no stranger to the joys and challenges of opening a business. He and Jenny talk about scaling a restaurant business, his location coming to Atlanta, and much more. HRN On Tour 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.

Tagging in on guest-hosting duties is Steven Satterfield, the chef/owner of Miller Union in Atlanta. He sits down with Andrew Knowlton, editor at large of Bon Appétit and partner in the Mighty Union, a hospitality management company with properties in Austin (The Carpenter), San Antonio (Veramendi), and Honolulu (Wo Fat). HRN On Tour  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.

Eli Sussman spoke with brothers and business partners, John and Federico Castellucci. The Castellucci Hospitality Group is behind Atlanta’s The Iberian Pig, Bar Mercado, Sugo Kitchen, Recess, Double Zero, and Cooks & Soldiers. Their conversation covered the challenges and joys of working with family, maintaining consistency and quality in multiple restaurants at once, and leadership in the restaurant world. HRN On Tour  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.

For the first of HRN’s live interviews at the Culinary Village at Charleston Wine + Food, Eli Sussman sits down with Kaley Laird, executive pastry chef of Rhubarb, The Rhu, and Benne on Eagle in Asheville, North Carolina. They discuss her career path from the Culinary Institute of America in New York to Bouchon Bakery in California and how she uses her own dietary restrictions as inspiration to create dairy-free and gluten-free pastries.HRN On Tour 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.

Recorded live at Brooklyn Botanic Garden during Plant-O-Rama: Lessons in Built Ecology by Rebecca McMackin. The director of horticulture at Brooklyn Bridge Park, offers ecological strategies and management techniques for attracting birds, bees, and beneficial wildlife to gardens we design and maintain, based on her hands-on urban park experiences.HRN On Tour 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.

Recorded live at Brooklyn Botanic Garden during Plant-O-Rama: Tree Jazz by Bill Logan. Planting trees is one of the best ways to mitigate climate change, but we need to stop treating trees as furniture and decoration and think about them as living beings (whos) rather than things (whats).HRN On Tour 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.

Hannah finishes up the day’s interviews with a dessert course of cheese talk. Mary Tuthill is a member of the Vermont Cheese Council, one of less than 1,000 Certified Cheese Professionals in the U.S., and the product curator at Taste Place. They delve into terroir, history, and how to train a great cheese monger. HRN On Tour 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.

Kat Johnson and Hannah Fordin catch up with Claire Alsup, a former HRN intern and the current director of business development at Yolélé Foods, a company with a mission to introduce West African ingredients to a broader audience and create opportunity for smallholder farmers. Halley Crane, another HRN conversation sits down with them too. They exchange thoughts on ancient grains, regenerative farming practices, and the food scene in the Bay Area. HRN On Tour 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.

Patricia King, the executive director of the California Olive Oil Council is joined by her marketing manager, Wendy Winters. Together they discuss what the COOC seal means, the role of guilds in empowering small farmers, and whether olive oil has terroir. HRN On Tour 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.

Jeff Pillet-Shore sits down to talk with Hannah Fordin and Luke Schmueker of Shacksbury Cider. Jeff shares his expertise in defining the Allagash brand and enlightens listeners as to what Belgian beer brewed in Maine tastes like, as well as what makes it special. He also discusses the company’s sustainability campaign and its charitable partners who help maintain its status as a B Corporation.  HRN On Tour 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.

Emily Pearson and Patrick Martins of The Main Course O.G. host several guests for a discussion about moving the good food movement forward through diversity, building greater systems of support for farmers, and balancing tradition and innovation. Hear from Sarah Weiner the executive director of the Good Food Foundation; Chris Eley, the owner of Indianapolis restaurant, Smoking Goose; Cristina Salas-Porras and Lee Hudson of Hudson Ranch; and Sana Javeri Kadri, the founder of spicy company, Diaspora Co.. Emily and Patrick ask each guest one signature question: What would they serve Prince Harry and Meghan Markle upon their arrival in Canada. HRN On Tour 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.

Hannah Fordin interviews David Yourd of Philosophy Foods and Sam Suchoff of Lady Edison. David co-founded Philosophy Foods to help small producers who were creating superior products but didn’t have the means to effectively promote themselves. Now he works with several business owners including Sam Suchoff, who produces the Good Food award-winning Lady Edison Extra Fancy Country Ham. They provide insight into the wholesale specialty food market, the role distributors play, and how a food brand can stand out. HRN On Tour 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.

Hannah chats with Adam Chinchiolo of the Far West Cider Company. They are also joined by Caitlin Braam of Caitlin Braam Creative and Luke Schmuecker of Shacksbury Cider. Adam shares stories from his upbringing growing apples and cherries in the San Joaquin Valley to opening his taproom.HRN On Tour 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.

Hannah Fordin sits down with Beatrice Uighi and Mariangela Montanari. Beatrice started Gustiamo 20 plus years ago in The Bronx with the goal of introducing New Yorkers to “real” Italian food. Mariangela lives in Modena, Italy and works in La Cà dal Nôn, the vinegar factory her family has owned for generations. She is among very few balsamic vinegar producers who owns the grapes from which she makes her products. Together they talk about excellent ingredients and Italian culinary history. HRN On Tour 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.

Heritage Radio Network is bringing you the full, unedited ceremony of the 10th Good Food Awards recorded at the Herbst Theater in San Francisco on January 17, 2020. The evening’s speakers in order of appearance were as follows:Opening RemarksDolores Huerta, United Farm WorkersKeynote Speaker (Introduced by Alice Waters)Michael PollanGreg Johnsman, Geechie Boy MillBriana Warner, Atlantic Sea FarmsMario Esparza, The PB Love CompanyEmily Boynton, Fiddlehead FarmsLorenza Passetti, Volpi SalamiMaster of CeremoniesSam Mogannam, Bi-Rite Family of BusinessesClosing Remarks:Sarah Weiner, Executive Director of the Good Food Foundation HRN On Tour 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.

HRN’s Katy Keiffer and Lisa Held are joined by food media all stars Kate Cox of The New Food Economy and Tom Philpott and Maddie Oatman of Mother Jones. They talked about their highlights from the Young Farmers Conference and share stories from the heart of the food world.The holiday season is all about food and community. There’s no better time to show your support for food radio by becoming a member! Lend your voice and help HRN continue to spreading the message of equitable, sustainable, and delicious food – together, we can change minds and build a better food system. Go to heritageradionetwork.org/donate  today to become a crucial part of the HRN community.HRN On Tour 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.

Lisa Held spoke with three farmers from three different parts of the country about forging your own path and experimenting with crops. David Bohlen is the owner of Bohlen Family Farms in Florissant, Missouri. He is working with seed savers to and plant breeders to cultivate the best produce his region has to offer. Jovan Sage is the founder of Sage’s Larder, where she uses edible plants for medicinal purposes, she and is also a part of the team at Gilliard Farms which is an African American Georgia Centennially organic farm. She shared stories about growing in a tropical climate and building community through food. Germaine Jenkins is the Chief Farm Officer at Fresh Future Farm in North Charleston, South Carolina. Her community farm makes delicious produce once plentiful in the region, like bananas, available to city dwellers. She spoke about the importance of urban farms to supplying fresh nutritious produce to residents of urban food deserts.The holiday season is all about food and community. There’s no bet

In this episode, Katy Keiffer sat down with Caitlin Arnold who is the National Chapter Manager at the Young Farmers Coalition. They spoke about the work that the Coalition does to empower farmers and connect them with useful resources to strengthen their businesses and ease the burden that Student Loan debt can have on the new generation of American farmers.The holiday season is all about food and community. There’s no better time to show your support for food radio by becoming a member! Lend your voice and help HRN continue to spreading the message of equitable, sustainable, and delicious food – together, we can change minds and build a better food system. Go to heritageradionetwork.org/donate  today to become a crucial part of the HRN community.HRN On Tour 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.