Episode 107:
Experience the flavors of New York City as we uncover what makes it a true culinary mecca. Host Kevin Chap journeys along the lower Hudson River, connecting with farmers and producers who supply the Big Apple with agricultural products. Join Kevin as he engages with chefs, local producers, and entrepreneurs who are leading the way in sourcing fresh, local ingredients.
In This Episode
Nature Inside the City
Kevin explores the history and biodiversity of Central Park. Spanning 843 acres, Central Park features an impressive variety of waterbodies, woodlands, and meadows.
Reviving a Lost Staple
At Breadtree Farms in Sharon, Connecticut, Russ Wallack and Bug Nichols share the chestnut’s historical role in Indigenous diets and their work stewarding acres of chestnut trees.
Growing a Fungi Network
Alejandro Blanco of C4 Mushrooms shows Kevin the art of mushroom cultivation and discusses the vital role fungi play in Winnakee Nature Preserve.
Scaling Local Foods
Matt Wadiak and Chris Sorenson of Blue Apron highlight efforts to bring high-quality, locally sourced food into everyday meals.
Farmers Market Connections
Kevin visits the Union Square Greenmarket to meet regional farmers and organic producers, including Hawthorne Valley Farm in the Upper Hudson Valley.
Farm-Fresh Family Feast
Chef Michael Anthony of Gramercy Tavern hosts a family-style meal celebrating seasonal, locally sourced ingredients.
Protecting the Hudson
Tracy Brown of Riverkeeper explains the Hudson River estuary, exploring how pollution impacts marine life and the broader food system.
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