Minnesota: Wild Rice - The Ancient Grain With A Modern Story
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The most sacred food of the Anishinaabe people has become a prized ingredient in the upper Midwest and beyond. We'll dig into the history of the "food that grows on water," see how it's harvested and processed, sample decolonized cuisine that includes wild rice at the James Beard award-winning Owamni with Sioux Chef Sean Sherman and even taste how wild rice shows up at the biggest state fair in America, the "Great Minnesota Get Together" where Capri is joined by Andrew Zimmern.

Duration: 26 minutes and 46 seconds

Episode Number: 101

About America The Bountiful:

AMERICA THE BOUNTIFUL will take viewers on a weekly journey into America's heartland to learn about culture and find inspiration in the personal, emotionally moving chronicles of farmers, artisans, restauranteurs, and home cooks through the fare that they grow, produce, and eat.

In each of 13 episodes, Capri meets with guests to shine a spotlight on the vibrant, and culturally diverse untold food stories and traditions hidden in rural and small-town America.

From indigenous chefs to multigenerational family farmers, Capri introduces the audience to those who make up the cultural and culinary tapestry that forms the rich story of the United States.


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