The 'Sader Digest
The 'Sader Digest —where health, wellness, and food collide with a whole lot of flavor!
We’re here to dish out fresh ideas and fun conversations about how to eat well, live better, and make food choices that fuel your body and mind. From Holy Cross dining hacks to mastering the art of cooking on your own, we’re serving up everything you need to know to stay healthy and feel your best.
Whether you’re curious about what’s on your plate, looking for simple tips to level up your meals, or just want to geek out about all things food, this podcast is for you. Think of us as your foodie friends with a side of wellness wisdom.
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The 'Sader Digest
Seeds of Change: Luther Burbank, Flavor’s Forgotten Pioneer (Part 1 of 2)
Long before chefs were hoping to breed vegetables for flavor (Dan Barber we are looking at you!), one eccentric plant lover in California was reshaping the future of food—seed by seed. In Part 1 of this two-part series, Brad digs into the life and legacy of Luther Burbank, the 19th-century horticultural legend who brought us the Russet potato, Shasta daisy, spineless cactus, and hundreds of other botanical innovations.
From Burbank’s quiet roots in Massachusetts to his experimental empire in Santa Rosa, this episode explores what happens when one person dares to ask, “What if a plant could be more?” Brad also shares a hilarious story from the UMass Chefs Conference involving Dan Barber, a maybe-too-obscure Burbank reference, and a perfectly awkward moment of silence.
If you’ve ever wondered where your food really begins, this is the seed of that story.