About this episode

The episode discusses the potential for improving the food system by exploring unconventional sources of ingredients.

“You are more likely to find the raw ingredients for a better future for the food system at the Waffle House than you are at your local farmers’ market.”

People in this episode

Host: Jeremy Cherfas

Topics covered

• food system
• sustainability
• agriculture
• future of food
• local food

Keywords

• food system
• Waffle House
• farmers’ market
• sustainability
• agriculture

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Waffle House, farmers’ market

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