On this edition of Your Call, Lois Ellen Frank and Walter Whitewater discuss their new book, Seed to Plate, Soil to Sky: Modern Plant-Based Recipes Using Native American Ingredients.
The book shares the story of eight plants that Native peoples shared with the world, including tomatoes, vanilla, and cacao. Prior to 1492, these foods only existed in the Americas. It also focuses on food sovereignty, sustainability, and includes more than 100 plant-based recipes using Native American ingredients.
Guests:
Lois Ellen Frank, chef and owner of Red Mesa Cuisine, Native foods historian, educator, and gardener
Walter Whitewater, chef at Red Mesa Cuisine, winner of the James Lewis Award for his work as a Native American chef
