
Next Ingredient
By Next Ingredient
Each episode features a guest who shares their ingredient of choice.
Topics include cultural, physiological, and historical perspectives on food.
Support our podcast, and help us continue to provide food access + education! Special thanks to our sponsors, Wild Coast Seafoods, Gail Kloosterman Art, and Anchor.
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Next Ingredient Apr 19, 2023

Salt (Part One)
Salt is quite a ubiquitous ingredient and for good reason - it's essential for human diets. In this first of two episodes on salt, we travel to Redmond, Utah and talk with Kyle Bosshardt who's family founded Redmond Real Salt. He shared behind-the-scenes glimpses of operations happening underground in their mine which includes a twenty mile network of tunnels within an ancient Salt deposit.
Get the scoop when you listen in on this special episode, focused on one particular company and their Salt mining strategies. Hear from Kyle, who has been a part of the mine his entire career, since 1987. Let us know what you think, and stay tuned for part two of our Salt topic.
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Thank you for listening! Please feel free to contact us with questions or comments, or if you would like to be a guest on the show.
This podcast is meant to be a survey and celebration of natural ingredients. Please remember that health topics mentioned in these episodes are general. This is not to be considered one-on-one consulting with Next Ingredient, and does not replace a partnership with a trusted healthcare practitioner.

Rhubarb
In this episode, we learn about Rhubarb: the plant, the food, the legend. Whether you're familiar with the tangy and refreshing flavor or not, this episode will hopefully get you excited to eat, plant, and even compost rhubarb. We'll hear from a chef, a landscape designer and even directly from the plants themselves!
My Thyme Gardens: https://mythymegardens.com/
Duncan Chapman’s rhubarb sounds: https://www.duncanchapman.org/present/rhubarb-rhubarb-rhubarb/
https://soundcloud.com/rhubarb-rhubarb-rhubarb/a-mass-of-popping-rhubarb
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Thank you for listening! Please feel free to contact us with questions or comments, or if you would like to be a guest on the show.
This podcast is meant to be a survey and celebration of natural ingredients. Please remember that health topics mentioned in these episodes are general. This is not to be considered one-on-one consulting with Next Ingredient, and does not replace a partnership with a trusted healthcare practitioner.

Rice
Rice is an ingredient that is used all over the world in a million ways and each has its own story. In this episode we explore just a few of those stories.
Glen Lee tells us about what it was like growing up in Hawaii and shares a creative use for rice bags. Find California-grown rice here: https://www.sohnreyfamilyfoods.com/collections/rice
Gail Kloosterman and I explore wild rice as a plant, foraged food source and ingredient. Check out https://www.foragersharvest.com/ to purchase wild rice from the Great Lakes (restocked after their Autumn harvest).
We also include a delicious rice recipe from Dora Charles' Savannah Kitchen. Find "A Real Southern Cook" here: https://www.abebooks.com/Real-Southern-Cook-Savannah-Kitchen-Charles/31308904701/bd
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Thank you for listening! Please feel free to contact us with questions or comments, or if you would like to be a guest on the show.
This podcast is meant to be a survey and celebration of natural ingredients. Please remember that health topics mentioned in these episodes are general. This is not to be considered one-on-one consulting with Next Ingredient, and does not replace a partnership with a trusted healthcare practitioner.

Season Three Trailer

Shatavari: Jessica Robinson
Come along with us as we listen and learn about Shatavari, brought to us from the perspective of Jessica Robinson. Jessica takes us through the details of this fascinating herb which is popular in India and is commonly used for Women's Health considerations, such as Menopause.
One of our favorite things about this episode was Jessica's use of the word "unctuous" which is a way to describe the personality of this herb when it makes contact with moisture. Jessica describes some of the nuances of different food items, and how this is an important aspect in matching food and herbs with people's individual health concerns.
Learn about ways this herb is prepared and implemented in this fun episode. Thanks for listening!
Find Shatavri using the source that Jessica mentioned during this episode @banyanbotanicals. Find Jessica online at www.sacredspacehealingarts.com or on Instagram @saacredspaceyoga
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Thank you for listening! Please feel free to contact us with questions or comments, or if you would like to be a guest on the show.
This podcast is meant to be a survey and celebration of natural ingredients. Please remember that health topics mentioned in these episodes are general. This is not to be considered one-on-one consulting with Next Ingredient, and does not replace a partnership with a trusted healthcare practitioner.

Cheese: Robyn Jackson
We have discovered the one and only Robyn Jackson of Cheese From Scratch (@cheese_from_scratch_ on Instagram) and love her hands-on, practical, experience with making cheese using the milk from her own homestead. Listen to the details shared with us during this special episode as we dive in to the cheese-making process.
Some of the topics that were touched on in this episode include:
Ingredients and Steps of Cheesemaking
Culturing
Cheddaring
Methods for Aging Cheese
Types of Cheese
Types of Rennet, and their sources
A2/A2 Milk
Lactose
Milk Proteins
Cream Line
Goat’s Milk
Sourcing Milk
Pasteurization
Homogenization
Raw Milk
Calcium
Digesting Milk
Robyn teaches a course called "Homestead Cheese-Making 101" where she guides students through their process of tackling pressed aged cheeses. Find it here: www.cheesefromscratch.com
You can also find her wonderful videos on YouTube. @cheesefromscratch3823
Looking for more community opportunities on this topic? Join the fun at www.cheesefromscratch.com/milk-maid-society
It all started with this book, called "200 Easy Homemade Cheese Recipes" by Debra Amrein-Boyes. Check it out!
Suppliers in North America for procuring cheese-making supplies:
Glengarry Cheese-Making at www.glengarrycheesemaking.us
or
New England cheesemaking Supply Co. at www.cheesemaking.com
If you enjoyed the topics in this episode, you might enjoy “Villi: Janelle Maricle” and “Raw Milk: Levi Myers”
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Maybe you’re more of an Instagram person: @nextingredient
Thank you for listening! Please feel free to contact us with questions or comments, or if you would like to be a guest on the show. This podcast is meant to be a survey and celebration of natural ingredients. Please remember that health topics mentioned in these episodes are general. This is not to be considered one-on-one consulting with Next Ingredient, and does not replace a partnership with a trusted healthcare practitioner.

Carrot: Charles Dowding
Charles Dowding, no-dig gardener from the UK, shares the Carrot with us from his perspective! Carrots help demonstrate the relationship that plants have with the soil they grow in.
Learn something about implementing no-dig gardening methods into your growing practices. Learn also about Charles' lived experience as a grower of veggies and a soil enthusiast.
Meredith and Charles discuss their appreciation of gut health, and how it might connect with soil health.
Listen to all this and more in this special episode with Charles!
Be sure to check out what Charles is growing via his vibrant Instagram page @charles_dowding (You can also access the books that he's written by way of his IG page.) Take a look at charlesdowding.co.uk while you're at it and learn all kinds of things!
Check out the Next Ingredient website at www.nextingredient.com
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Maybe you’re more of an Instagram person: @nextingredient
Thank you for listening! Please feel free to contact us with questions or comments, or if you would like to be a guest on the show.
This podcast is meant to be a survey and celebration of natural ingredients. Please remember that health topics mentioned in these episodes are general. This is not to be considered one-on-one consulting with Next Ingredient, and does not replace a partnership with a trusted healthcare practitioner.

Violet: Mary McCallum
Remember learning about Stinging Nettles with Mary McCallum of Sierra Roots Wellness? Mary is back, and bringing a very special herb, Violet, to the table.
This episode shares an herbalists' personal connection to Violets, as well as detailed information about its uses and other family members.
Learn about how to support the Sierra Roots Wellness Apothecary Rebuild by visiting: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-rebuild-sierra-roots-wellness-apothecary
You can also connect with Mary via @sierrarootswellness on Instagram or www.sierrarootswellness.com
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Thank you for listening! Please feel free to contact us with questions or comments, or if you would like to be a guest on the show. This podcast is meant to be a survey and celebration of natural ingredients. Please remember that health topics mentioned in these episodes are general. This is not to be considered one-on-one consulting with Next Ingredient, and does not replace a partnership with a trusted healthcare practitioner.

Raw Milk: Levi Myers
Join us to hear all things Raw Milk from the perspective of Levi Myers! In this episode of the podcast from Next Ingredient, Levi shares his personal experiences of growing up drinking Raw Milk, his recipe discoveries (Cream Cheese, Yogurt, and more!) and his favorite resources for learning of the components found in Raw Milk.
You can find Raw Milk on www.realmilk.com through their locator feature.
Connect with Levi on Instagram @levi_myers4
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Thank you for listening! Please feel free to contact us with questions or comments, or if you would like to be a guest on the show. This podcast is meant to be a survey and celebration of natural ingredients. Please remember that health topics mentioned in these episodes are general. This is not to be considered one-on-one consulting with Next Ingredient, and does not replace a partnership with a trusted healthcare practitioner.

Apple: Kirsten K. Shockey
Kirsten K. Shockey is here to teach us about apples through the lens of fermentation. We hear about wild apple forests in Kazakhstan, how apple seeds traveled along the Silk Road, apple genetics, how grafting works, what fermentation is, how apple cider vinegar is made, and more. Kirsten is the co-founder of a women-run, online fermentation school, educating and empowering people to ferment their own food.
Follow Kirsten on Instagram at @kirstenkshockey, and visit her website.
Check out the Next Ingredient website at www.nextingredientconsulting.com.
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Maybe you’re more of an Instagram person: @nextingredient
Thank you for listening! Please feel free to contact us with questions or comments, or if you would like to be a guest on the show. This podcast is meant to be a survey and celebration of natural ingredients. Please remember that health topics mentioned in these episodes are general. This is not to be considered one-on-one consulting with Next Ingredient, and does not replace a partnership with a trusted healthcare practitioner.

Liver: Loren de la Cruz
Nutrition and Physical Degeneration by Weston A. Price
Follow Loren and ask questions at www.innate-nutrition.com, and @innatefunctionalnutrition on Instagram.
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Thank you for listening! Please feel free to contact us with questions or comments, or if you would like to be a guest on the show. *This podcast is meant to be a survey and celebration of natural ingredients. Please remember that health topics mentioned in these episodes are general. This is not to be considered one-on-one consulting with Next Ingredient, and does not replace a partnership with a trusted healthcare practitioner. (Sponsored by Wild Coast Seafoods!)

Tomato: Katie Battazzo
Follow her journey at www.yesfrontyardfresh.com, or on IG @frontyardfresh.
Stats referenced from Tomatoland by Barry Estabrook.
Meredith’s question about fish genes in tomatoes is answered here: www.motherearthnews.com/real-food/adding-a-fish-gene-into-tomatoes-zmaz00amzgoe/
Eggplant Caponata
"Caponata has many forms and recipes. This one is from Joanie Cere, a woman of Italian descent, who used to help us sell at the farmers market. She would take all our market leftovers and return the next week with this deliciousness. Quantity can be adjusted depending on how many baking dishes you own and how much eggplant is starting to wither in your fridge. These amounts are approximate and fill a 13 x 9 x 2 Glad baking dish."
Chop into 1 inch cubes:
2 medium Eggplant (peel skin off)
4-5 Peppers, stemmed and seeded
6-8 medium Tomatoes
1-2 medium Onions
Also:
6-8 whole Garlic cloves
One 8 oz jar Italian type Olives
1/2 - 1 cup fresh Basil
One tbsp dried Oregano
1/4 cup Olive Oil (veggies should be coated)
1/2 tsp Sea Salt
Throw everything in a baking dish and toss with ample olive oil, sprinkling with salt. Roast in the oven at 350 for two hours. Stir occasionally. Once all the moisture has evaporated, caponata will look and taste like the tapenade you love to buy at Trader Joe's for six dollars. It's a great way to use up a bunch of veggies at once. You can pack it in oil and store in the fridge for months.
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Thank you for listening! Please feel free to contact us with questions or comments, or if you would like to be a guest on the show.
*This podcast is meant to be a survey and celebration of natural ingredients. Please remember that health topics mentioned in these episodes are general. This is not to be considered one-on-one consulting with Next Ingredient, and does not replace a partnership with a trusted healthcare practitioner.

Lion's Mane: Lindsay Kolpitcke
If you have Q's about ADHD or Lion's Mane, Lindsay is all over it. Find her on Instagram at @lindsaykolpitcke, and explore her coaching and hypnotherapy sessions: The Vervain Collective.
Check out the Next Ingredient website at www.nextingredientconsulting.com. Take a peek at the blog while you’re there: nextingredientconsulting.com/blog. Maybe you’re more of an Instagram person: @nextingredient. Thank you for listening! Please feel free to contact us with questions or comments, or if you would like to be a guest on the show.
*This podcast is meant to be a survey and celebration of natural ingredients. Please remember that health topics mentioned in these episodes are general. This is not to be considered one-on-one consulting with Next Ingredient, and does not replace a partnership with a trusted healthcare practitioner.

Cumin: Neha Chandra
Faced with digestive troubles and doctors telling her she must get used to living with IBS, Neha Chandra returned to the foods she ate as a child and found that spices can be nature's medicine cabinet. She shares how beloved cumin has been throughout time, even being spread from culture to culture via the Silk Road. This was an ancient trade route between the east and west. Cumin has been used in place of money, for mummification (!!), for beauty treatments, and - well we're not going to put all of Neha's inside knowledge on here! Just press play!
One of Neha's go-to condiments: Yogurt, diced cucumber, a bit of salt and a teaspoon of ground cumin.
Follow her Instagram account, @onthe_silkroad and visit her website at www.onthesilkroad.com.
Cumin, Camels and Caravans by Gary Paul Nabhan
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*This podcast is meant to be a survey and celebration of natural ingredients. Please remember that health topics mentioned in these episodes are general. This is not to be considered one-on-one consulting with Next Ingredient, and does not replace a partnership with a trusted healthcare practitioner.

Weaver Ant: Tansha Vohra
Entomophagy: the practice of eating insects. "Over two BILLION people regularly include insects in their diet, not as a last resort."
After Tansha shares how her journey around insects as a food source began, she briefly explains the cultural nuances around insect eating in India. She talks about how she learned to find and harvest various insects in her home city of Bangalore. We get to hear what creatures are in her fridge and how they are incorporated into all kinds of recipes, alongside her peers who are also interested in entomophagy (we added a few of those mentioned, but will add the rest ASAP!).
Tansha is currently experimenting with an ant-based amino sauce and a mixed insect miso - both fermented with koji (a Japanese fermentation technique). Keep up with her journey on Instagram at @theboochieproject, and on her website at www.tanshavohra.com. As our favorite amatuer insect eater asks….What will our future taste like?
@serendipityartsfestival
@indiaartfair
@ologies
@julielesnik Edible Insects and Human Evolution by Julie J. Lesnik
@yuval_noah_harari Sapiens by Yuval Noah Harari
@fdspete
@rosieandpetergrowfood
@nehasumitran
@insectify_food
@gourmetgrubb
@dollykikon
@unimelb
@kobofermentary
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Thank you for listening! Please feel free to contact us with questions or comments, or if you would like to be a guest on the show.
This podcast is meant to be a survey and celebration of natural ingredients. Please remember that health topics mentioned in these episodes are general. This is not to be considered one-on-one consulting with Next Ingredient, and does not replace a partnership with a trusted healthcare practitioner.

Mung Bean: Laura Plumb
"The Mung Bean is nature's way of saying 'I love you.'" Laura Plumb, teacher of Vedic wisdom, shares her adoration of this tiny bean with us. It supports our whole body, gifting us with nutrients while cleansing and purifying. You'll find yourself chanting...the smaller the bean, the easier to digest!
All of Laura's Kitchari Recipes
Visit Laura's website (www.lauraplumb.com), blog (www.food-alovestory.com), and Instagram (@food.a.love.story).
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Thank you for listening! Please feel free to contact us with questions or comments, or if you would like to be a guest on the show. This podcast is meant to be a survey and celebration of natural ingredients. Please remember that health topics mentioned in these episodes are general. This is not to be considered one-on-one consulting with Next Ingredient, and does not replace a partnership with a trusted healthcare practitioner.

Fennel: Gail Kloosterman
Forgive the sound issues; we are troubleshooting how to make it sound better! Thanks for your love and support!
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This podcast is meant to be a survey and celebration of natural ingredients. Please remember that health topics mentioned in these episodes are general. This is not to be considered one-on-one consulting with Next Ingredient, and does not replace a partnership with a trusted healthcare practitioner.

Ginger: Devon Locke
Devon Locke, a self-proclaimed ginger boy, is a big fan of this hunk of spice that adds the right kick to all sorts of culinary undertakings. Devon likes pumpkin spiced anything, DIY ginger beer (listen in on how he makes it!), and fermentation experimentation. He explains how in his work running a PET CT department (A.K.A. nuclear medicine technologist), he has found research showing that ginger’s high levels of antioxidants prevent free radicals from harming your cells; thus preventing cancer. He gives a fascinating rundown on how cancer grows and how it is detected by radioactive sugars highlighting the cancer on a PET scan. Learn where we source our ginger; traveling from very small farmsteads in the East to us.
Ask him your ginger beer questions on Insta: @dev_locke.
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Thank you for listening! Please feel free to contact us with questions or comments, or if you would like to be a guest on the show.
This podcast is meant to be a survey and celebration of natural ingredients. Please remember that health topics mentioned in these episodes are general. This is not to be considered one-on-one consulting with Next Ingredient, and does not replace a partnership with a trusted healthcare practitioner.

Hen of the Woods: Michael Baker
Illinois forager/educator Michael Baker (@edible_illinois) is back on the show, this time to teach us about a cool mushroom called Hen of the Woods (A.K.A. Maitake). Join us as Michael shares his love of this fascinating polypore, while Meredith giggles at all his jokes. His enthusiasm is contagious! Keep up to date with his projects and classes at www.edibleillinois.com. Use his favorite mushroom knife, @opinelofficiel on your next foraging quest.
Midwest Wild Harvest Festival shoutouts:
Sam Thayer and Melissa Price (Facebook)
Alan Bergo (@foragerchef)
Tim Clemens (@mnforager)
Dwight Zietlow (find on FB)
Linda Black Elk (@linda.black.elk)
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Thank you for listening! Please feel free to contact us with questions or comments, or if you would like to be a guest on the show.
This podcast is meant to be a survey and celebration of natural ingredients. Please remember that health topics mentioned in these episodes are general. This is not to be considered one-on-one consulting with Next Ingredient, and does not replace a partnership with a trusted healthcare practitioner.

Fish Sauce: Rosie Westlund
Meet Rosie Itti Westlund, a one-and-a-half generation Asian American (born in Thailand and grew up in the states) whose family brought Thai restaurants to the Olympic Peninsula. Currently the owner of two successful Thai restaurants in Bend, Oregon, Rosie teaches us all about fish sauce and why she puts it on everything. Buckle up...this one’s packed!
Check out her restaurants, Wild Rose Thai (@wildrosethai) and Sen (@senthainoodles).
Laab Is All You Need Cocktail by Natalee Eisenberg
2 Cucumbers
5 Mint leaves
5 Cilantro tops
2oz Infused Thai chili & cucumber vodka
1oz Lime
3/4oz Shallot simple syrup
4 Drops Fish Sauce
In a shaker, gently muddle cucumber, cilantro, and mint. Combine the rest of ingredients, shake gently with ice. Double strain into a chilled Old-Fashioned glass, fill with ice and garnish with a sprig of cilantro and cucumber slice.
Yum Kai Dao
4-6 eggs (dependent on serving size)
1 small shallot
1-2 Thai chilis, chopped (dependent on spice preference)
1/2 cup Chinese celery
1/2 English cucumber
1 cup green leaf lettuce
1 cup sliced Chinese sausage (optional)
2 limes
4 tbsp fish sauce
2 tbsp palm sugar (or substitute granulated sugar)
1/2 cup vegetable oil
In a pan, heat 1/4 cup vegetable oil until very hot. Crack eggs into the pan and cook until over medium-hard (personal preference but with this dish the yolk should not be overly runny). The edges should get very crispy and bubbly. In Thai food, fried eggs should definitely be on the crispy side and not cooked low and slow. Turn off heat and lay eggs over a paper towel to drain and set aside.
In the same pan, add the remaining 1/4 cup of vegetable oil and bring heat back up to high. Once sizzling, add sliced Chinese sausage and fry until crispy and deeper in color.
Prepare vegetables by slicing the Chinese celery, cucumber, shallots, and lettuce, keeping everything separate. In a medium bowl combine fish sauce and sugar. Juice limes directly into the mixture. Alter according to taste and preference but dressing should be equally tart, salty, and sweet.
On a plate, arrange chopped lettuce and fried eggs on top. In the bowl of dressing, add in friend Chinese sausage, celery, cucumber, shallots, and chopped Thai chilis and mix gently. Pour everything onto the plate of eggs and lettuce. Serve and enjoy!
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Thank you for listening! Please feel free to contact us with questions or comments, or if you would like to be a guest on the show.
This podcast is meant to be a survey and celebration of natural ingredients. Please remember that health topics mentioned in these episodes are general. This is not to be considered one-on-one consulting with Next Ingredient, and does not replace a partnership with a trusted healthcare practitioner.

Salmon: Garrett Evridge
Tune in for this fun episode where host, Meredith, interviews her brother, Garrett Evridge, an economist in the Alaskan fishing industry. Together, the two siblings meander through hot topics such as Garrett’s annual fishing trip on the Kenai Peninsula, what commercial fishing is like, and what factors affect the fishing industry. Wonder with us what happens when you tickle a salmon, and take notes as Garrett bestows his all-time favorite ways to cook a fresh fillet.
**after further investigating the matter, a “humpy” is not a pregnant pink salmon; it is actually a male pink salmon that develops a distinct large hump once it enters fresh water to spawn
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*This podcast is meant to be a survey and celebration of natural ingredients. Please remember that health topics mentioned in these episodes are general. This is not to be considered one-on-one consulting with Next Ingredient, and does not replace a partnership with a trusted healthcare practitioner.

Nettle: Mary McCallum
Clinical herbalist Mary McCallum joins us to share her life-long romance with Nettles. Learn all about these potent, spiky spring greens that are so versatile and easy to add to your diet. What's the difference between bear skin and bare skin? What should you bring to your next barbecue? Mary will tell you. Sound note: along with my close proximity to a busy road, Mary lives in an area with inconsistent strong cell service - so forgive our blips and blops during this fun conversation.
Visit Mary's Instagram (@sierrarootswellness) and website (www.sierrarootswellness.com).
Nettle Pesto: Fresh nettle stems and leaves, olive oil, lemon zest, pepper, salt, fresh lemon juice, garlic cloves, and optional nuts/parmesan.
Summertime Tea: ¼ cup dried nettle ( or if you’re in the high desert, use ⅛ cup dried nettle, ⅛ cup marshmallow root) in 32 oz jar, add boiling water and steep twenty minutes or overnight for a stronger infusion. You can add honey and lemon juice!
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Thank you for listening! Please feel free to contact us with questions or comments, or if you would like to be a guest on the show.
*This podcast is meant to be a survey and celebration of natural ingredients. Please remember that health topics mentioned in these episodes are general. This is not to be considered one-on-one consulting with Next Ingredient, and does not replace a partnership with a trusted healthcare practitioner.

Flax: Ashley Gish
Listen in as our esteemed guest, Ashley Gish, throws down all her flax knowledge. As an integrative medicine provider specializing in women's hormones, Ashley tells us why flax is her go-to recommendation for all things cycle-related. Learn about trusting your own intuition and giving your body what it needs! Follow her on Insta (@ashleygish_np) and check out her website.
Recipe rec:
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Garlic: Rachelle Lerude
Where does your food come from? Farm photographer Rachelle Lerude captures moments in the story of food, bridging the gap between our food and where it comes from. Rachelle worked with the Reno Garlic Festival to create a FREE year-long course on how to grow garlic! Follow @renogarlicfest and @rachelle_lerude on Instagram for more information!
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Thank you for listening! Please feel free to contact us with questions or comments, or if you would like to be a guest on the show.
This podcast is meant to be a survey and celebration of natural ingredients. Please remember that health topics mentioned in these episodes are general. This is not to be considered one-on-one consulting with Next Ingredient, and does not replace a partnership with a trusted healthcare practitioner.

Kelp: Lauren Bell
This is truly a jam-packed episode! Learn how climate change could change the taste of seaweed -- for sea urchins! Get your burning questions about kelp forests answered. Need a new job? Have you considered seaweed farming? Learn more about how seaweed produces 70% of our oxygen! Hurry, press play!
Follow Lauren on Instagram at @lobell_ak to find out whether the sea urchins liked her seaweed snacks.
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This podcast is meant to be a survey and celebration of natural ingredients. Please remember that health topics mentioned in these episodes are general. This is not to be considered one-on-one consulting with Next Ingredient, and does not replace a partnership with a trusted healthcare practitioner.

Lotus: Priya Mani
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This podcast is meant to be a survey and celebration of natural ingredients. Please remember that health topics mentioned in these episodes are general. This is not to be considered one-on-one consulting with Next Ingredient, and does not replace a partnership with a trusted healthcare practitioner.

Butter: Merra Lee
How does butter make life better? How does one make butter? Get the answers to these questions and more, as Merra Lee guides us through the creamy, satisfying world of butter. Hear her vivid description of flaky croissants as you make a mental note to include more butter in your life.
Admire Merra's food photos on Instagram at @merrablee, and catch her next virtual baking/cooking class.
Check out the Next Ingredient website at www.nextingredientconsulting.com.
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Thank you for listening! Please feel free to contact us with questions or comments, or if you would like to be a guest on the show.
This podcast is meant to be a survey and celebration of natural ingredients. Please remember that health topics mentioned in these episodes are general. This is not to be considered one-on-one consulting with Next Ingredient, and does not replace a partnership with a trusted healthcare practitioner.

Dandelion: Teresa Schweitzer
Teresa's recommendations: "Preserving the Fruits of the Earth," and "Dandelion Wine."
Check out Teresa’s website, T’s Tonics. Find her on Instagram at @tstonics, and on Facebook at T’s Tonics.
Check out the Next Ingredient website at www.nextingredientconsulting.com.
Take a peek at the blog while you’re there: nextingredientconsulting.com/blog.
Maybe you’re more of an Instagram person: @nextingredient
This podcast is meant to be a survey and celebration of natural ingredients. Please remember that health topics mentioned in these episodes are general. This is not to be considered one-on-one consulting with Next Ingredient, and does not replace a partnership with a trusted healthcare practitioner.
Thank you for listening! Please feel free to contact us with questions or comments, or if you would like to be a guest on the show.

Cabbage: Lauren Rasmussen

Ramp: Michael Baker
Michael Baker (@edible_illinois) teaches us all about the foraging lifestyle, harvesting Ramps sustainably, and his narrow miss with confusing Ramps with an unsuspecting lookalike, Lily of the Valley. Find out what Michael's soul smells like, and try his recipe for ramp butter. His website is www.edibleillinois.com.
Michael's book recs: Stan Tekiela's "Trees of Illinois Field Guide," Samuel Thayer's "Nature's Garden" and "The Forager's Harvest." He recommends following @pascalbaudar, an author and naturalist, on Instagram. PlantNet is an app he sometimes uses to identify plants.
Check out the Next Ingredient website at www.nextingredientconsulting.com.
Take a peek at the blog while you’re there: nextingredientconsulting.com/blog.
Maybe you’re more of an Instagram person: @nextingredient
This podcast is meant to be a survey and celebration of natural ingredients. Please remember that health topics mentioned in these episodes are general. This is not to be considered one-on-one consulting with Next Ingredient, and does not replace a partnership with a trusted healthcare practitioner. Thank you for listening! Please feel free to contact us with questions or comments, or if you would like to be a guest on the show.

Potato: Juliette Poff
Her inspirations:
The Botany of Desire with Michael Pollan (2009)
Far and Away (1992)
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Juliette Poff's Instagram: @jujupoof
This podcast is meant to be a survey and celebration of natural ingredients. Please remember that health topics mentioned in these episodes are general. This is not to be considered one-on-one consulting with Next Ingredient, and does not replace a partnership with a trusted healthcare practitioner. Thank you for listening! Please feel free to contact us with questions or comments, or if you would like to be a guest on the show.

Sesame: Shayla Thompson
We finally know what Open Sesame means...learn all about these tiny powerhouses through the eyes of a Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioner, who has also studied aspects of Peruvian, Hawaiian, and Ayurvedic medicine. The whole world loves Sesame!
Do you have more questions for Shayla relating to Sesame Seeds, or anything else she mentioned during this episode? She can be contacted through www.shaylathompson.com.
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Take a peek at the blog while you’re there: https://nextingredientconsulting.com/blog.
Maybe you’re more of an Instagram person: @nextingredient.
This podcast is meant to be a survey and celebration of natural ingredients. Please remember that health topics mentioned in these episodes are general. This is not to be considered one-on-one consulting with Next Ingredient, and does not replace a partnership with a trusted healthcare practitioner. Thank you for listening! Please feel free to contact us with questions or comments, or if you would like to be a guest on the show.

Thyme: Jen Ott
It's thyme to learn all about one of the most powerful and versatile herbs! Among other things, we learn all about how this herb has feet, that they can cross the blood-brain barrier, and how they're essential in foodscaping. Use Thyme in Jen's recipes for "Jen's Gorgeous Green Drink" and the "Thyme Greek Salad Dressing." Here's that pot pie recipe Meredith mentioned, as well.
“Daisies smell-less, yet most quaint, And sweet thyme true, Primrose first born child of Ver, Merry Spring-time’s harbinger." - Francis Beaumont "Thyme attracts affection, loyalty, and the goodwill of others, and can foster strength and courage when needed.” - Midsummer’s Mayhem, by Rajani LaRocca
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Do you have questions for Jen relating to Thyme, or anything else she mentioned during this episode? She can be contacted through www.mythymegardens.com, https://www.instagram.com/mythymegardens/ and https://www.facebook.com/mythymegardens.
This podcast is meant to be a survey and celebration of natural ingredients. Please remember that health topics mentioned in these episodes are general. This is not to be considered one-on-one consulting with Next Ingredient, and does not replace a partnership with a trusted healthcare practitioner. Thank you for listening! Please feel free to contact us with questions or comments, or if you would like to be a guest on the show.

Viili: Janelle Maricle
All the way from Finland on a big boat! We didn’t know Viili was a thing, and now we are obsessed. If you have a lot of feelings about Villi, you're not alone... Check out this WordPress that we found! villiculture.wordpress.com
Here's a little biochemistry: https://www.imedpub.com/articles/minireview-on-functional-characteristicsof-viili-and-manufacturing-process.pdf
Villi is mesophilic! That means it grows best in moderate temperatures. Not too hot, not too cold. Does that mean Goldilocks is mesophilic as well? https://positivelyprobiotic.com/balanced-mesophilic-cultures
Spelling for strains present in Viili: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/280029561_Identification_of_bacterial_strains_in_viili_by_molecular_taxonomy_and_their_synergistic_effects_on_milk_curd_and_exopolysaccharides_production
Do you have questions for Janelle relating to Villi or anything else she mentioned during this episode? She can be contacted through https://www.wellrootedproduce.com/
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This podcast is meant to be a survey and celebration of natural ingredients. Please remember that health topics mentioned in these episodes are general. This is not to be considered one-on-one consulting with Next Ingredient, and does not replace a relationship with a trusted healthcare practitioner.
Thank you for listening! Please feel free to contact us with questions or comments, or if you would like to be a guest on the show.