The Conscious Table
The Conscious Table
Podcast Description
The Conscious Table is a podcast for food lovers, restaurant enthusiasts, and curious minds. It dives into the stories behind what we eat, the chefs and makers shaping the industry, and the cultural influencers and tastemakers redefining dining experiences. From farm to table and beyond, we explore the intersections of food, community, and creativity, sparking thoughtful conversations about what’s on our plates.
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The podcast focuses on themes such as food justice, sustainability, community building, and innovative agricultural practices. Episodes highlight topics like reducing food waste with Kashi Sehgal, transforming food deserts with Shannon Dobbs, and the emotional connections in farming with Chris Lemons, thereby exploring various facets of the food system and the stories behind the ingredients we enjoy.
The Conscious Table is a podcast for food lovers, restaurant enthusiasts, and curious minds. It dives into the stories behind what we eat, the chefs and makers shaping the industry, and the cultural influencers and tastemakers redefining dining experiences. From farm to table and beyond, we explore the intersections of food, community, and creativity, sparking thoughtful conversations about what’s on our plates.
In this episode of The Conscious Table, host Laurel R. Elliott sits down with James Valencia, an urban farmer specializing in mushrooms and microgreens, to explore the evolving world of sustainable city agriculture.
James shares his journey into urban farming and why mushrooms and microgreens are gaining traction—both for their powerful nutritional value and economic accessibility.
Laurel and James also delve into the often-overlooked health benefits of mushrooms, including their potential role in treating neurological conditions, and emphasize the importance of community education in changing how we view food, health, and farming.
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