One Bite is Everything

What if flavor isn’t just about enjoyment, but about truth? About health? About justice?

In this episode of One Bite is Everything, host Dana DiPrima is joined by Franco Fubini, founder of Natoora, a global produce company working with over 600 small farms to radically rethink how we source and value food.

Franco shares his journey from flavor-seeker to food systems changemaker—revealing how taste can guide us toward nutrit...

What happens when climate data disappears and federal funding for farmers dries up overnight? Wes Gillingham, farmer and president of NOFA-NY, joins One Bite is Everything to unpack what’s really happening in our food system right now. From the USDA’s removal of key climate tools to the veto of New York’s Good Food Purchasing Bill, Wes reveals how policy, advocacy, and farmer action intersect—and why this matters to every...

This is a quick episode that connects the dots between your local farmer and everything that's important. It's another reason to shop local. Why would you not?

Join The Local Food Challenge for an easy monthly prompt to help you be just a little more local. It's fun, easy, and really packs a punch.

Download the free Farmer's Market Field Guide for 36 pages of how to get the most out of your farmer's market.

Support small farmers as ...

Who is hungry in America? It’s not just who you might think.

In this episode of One Bite is Everything, host Dana DiPrima talks with Rachel Sabella, Director of No Kid Hungry New York, about the hidden face of hunger in our communities. With one in five children at risk of food insecurity and grocery prices soaring, Rachel explains how bipartisan solutions—like no-cost school meals and Summer EBT—can have a powerful impact on f...

What happens when a chef goes beyond the kitchen and into the policy rooms, fishing boats, and oyster beds? In this episode of One Bite is Everything, Dana DiPrima sits down with Chef Kerry Heffernan of Grand Banks to explore the deep connections between what we eat and the health of our oceans.

Chef Heffernan shares his personal journey from growing up near the Connecticut shoreline to leading one of New York's most unique sea...

This month, the Local Food Challenge takes us to the vibrant, delicious, occasionally chaotic world of the farmer’s market. If you're not in the know, you might end up missing out on strawberries (by hours) like the host did. The episode connects you with smart shopping tips from the brand-new Farmer’s Market Field Guide, and explains why a simple market trip is actually a radical act of community care.

Whether you’re a fi...

Farm-to-table might sound good on a menu—but what does it actually mean in practice? And who’s paying the real cost of “good food”?

In this episode of One Bite is Everything, host Dana DiPrima talks with Chef Molly Levine of Westerly Canteen about the complex, often invisible challenges of sourcing locally, paying workers fairly, and keeping a restaurant alive. From the legacy of Chez Panisse to her Airstream kitchen in the Hud...

In this episode of One Bite is Everything, host Dana DiPrima sits down with James Beard Award-winning chef Chris Shepherd, whose groundbreaking Houston restaurant Underbelly wasn’t just about food – it was a movement. From his roots as a reluctant student turned kitchen prodigy, to becoming a champion of local farmers and global flavors, Chris has redefined what it means to eat – and live – like a local.

You’ll h...

In this episode, your host, Dana DiPrima, dives into the surprising connection between your breakfast omelet and the U.S. Postal Service.

Learn about the century-old tradition of shipping live chicks by mail, the challenges facing this practice today, and the potential consequences for small farmers, backyard chicken keepers, and our broader food system.

From historical quirks to modern logistical nightmares, this episode explores ...

In this episode of One Bite is Everything, host Dana DiPrima sits down with Dr. Marion Nestle, a legendary figure in the world of food policy and nutrition. They dive deep into the power dynamics of the food industry, what's going on in MAHA, the evolving role of supermarkets, the future of regenerative agriculture, and the challenges of making healthy food choices in an increasingly corporatized system. Nestle, author of the ...

Tariffs aren’t just political strategy—they’re shaping what you eat, how much it costs, and whether the farms that feed you can survive. In this episode, we walk through the on-again, off-again tariff rollercoaster of March and April 2025—from Liberation Day declarations to global retaliation to quiet backpedaling—and explore how it’s impacting food prices, trade relationships, farm viability, and campaign promises.

You’ll hear dire...

This month’s Local Food Challenge is simple, satisfying, and sneakily powerful: choose just one ingredient and commit to sourcing it locally for the next 30 days. Eggs, flour, yogurt, honey—just pick one thing, learn where it comes from, and use it often.

In this solo episode, host Dana DiPrima shares why this challenge matters, how it connects us more deeply to our regional food system, and what happened when she swapped out h...

What does it take to make local food more accessible, more transparent—and more delicious? In this episode, OBIE host Dana DiPrima sits down with Michael Robinov, co-founder of Farm to People, a New York-based company delivering local produce, meats, and pantry staples to thousands of city households each week.

Michael grew up steeped in natural foods thanks to his dad, a pioneer in the organic movement, but it wasn’t until a c...

In this episode of One Bite is Everything, host Dana DiPrima sits down with Jamie Pritchard of WIT Farm—that stands for Whatever It Takes—in rural Ohio. Jamie shares a raw and honest look at what happens when government support dries up and the impact of policy decisions reaches the fields.

We hear a lot about budget cuts and shifting priorities in Washington—but what does that actually look like for small farms ...

Guest: Dana Cowin — Former Editor-in-Chief of Food & Wine, host of The Progressive Hedonist podcast, and food media trailblazer.

Summary: To kick off One Bite is Everything's partnership with Heritage Radio Network, host Dana DiPrima sits down with the iconic Dana Cowin to talk about the transformation of food media, the chefs and farmers changing the world, and what it means to be a "progressive hedonis...

This week’s episode of One Bite is Everything takes you on a revealing journey—right into your own kitchen. Having done this herself to some astonishing revelations, host Dana DiPrima walks you through a simple but eye-opening Kitchen Audit to find out just how far your food is traveling before it hits your plate.

You’ll explore three key spots:

• The Refrigerator (fresh foods & drinks)
• The Pantry (...

Egg shortages, skyrocketing prices, and farms in crisis—avian flu has made its way back into the headlines, but what’s really happening behind the scenes? In this episode, we sit down with Michael Rhys, CEO & Co-Founder of Barnwell Bio, to explore how biosecurity technology is transforming the way we detect and prevent disease outbreaks in agriculture.

Michael shares insights on why avian flu isn’t just a poultry problem, h...

February 2025 Food Policy Recap: What You Need to Know

Your food is changing, and the policies behind it could be making things worse.

From rising grocery prices to a sudden freeze in farm aid, February brought major shifts that impact what you eat, how much you pay, and where your food comes from. In this episode, we break down the most critical policy changes and what they mean for you as a consumer.

Farmers are the backbone of America, but are they being left behind in Washington? In this re-released conversation with Sharon McMahon, better known as America’s Government Teacher, we explore how farm policy is shaped, why farmers feel invisible in the political process, and how shifting power structures impact our food system.

Since this episode first aired, we’ve seen budget cuts, trade disputes, and major agricultural poli...