Old Growth Table
The Old Growth Table is a heartfelt exploration of the rich cultural heritage and culinary traditions of the Coast Salish people. As a Native Foods Nutritionist and Muckleshoot Tribal member, Valerie will guide you through this journey. The OGT delves deep into ancient food wisdom, traditional cooking methods, and the profound spiritual connection we have with our environment.
Latest episodes
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May 26, 2025 • 36min
Sacred Hydration: Infusions, Ancestors & Listening to Water
In this enlightening conversation, Mariah Gladstone, a Blackfeet and Cherokee founder of Indigikitchen, shares her passion for revitalizing Indigenous foods. She and Valerie explore our sacred relationship with water, emphasizing its role beyond mere hydration. Listeners are treated to discussions about infusions made from conifer shoots, the critical need for respectful water stewardship, and ancestral practices that encourage deeper connections with nature. This dialogue reminds us to revere water as a living relative that carries healing power and wisdom.
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Apr 22, 2025 • 25min
Our Food Is Our Medicine
Explore the healing powers of wild spring greens like nettles and dandelion as they awaken and fortify our bodies. Discover sustainable harvesting techniques and culinary tips that harmonize with nature. Delve into the rich connection between food and culture, emphasizing the idea that our food acts as medicine. Through storytelling and community voices, this conversation highlights traditional practices that nourish both individuals and communities, encouraging a deeper connection to the seasonal bounty.
Apr 15, 2025 • 56sec
Coming Soon! Old Growth Table Premiere: Our Food is Our Medicine
Welcome to The Old Growth Table — a new series celebrating the deep roots of Coast Salish food traditions and the sacred relationships we hold with the land, water, and all our relations. Hosted by Valerie Segrest, Native Food Nutritionist, Food Activist, and enrolled member of the Muckleshoot Tribe, this show is an offering into the traditional foodways of the Coast Salish people: harvesting, preparing, and sharing ancestral foods with family and community.Our first episode, Food Is Our Medicine, premieres Earth Day, April 22, 2025! Make sure you’re subscribed to get notified of our release. Follow now at oldgrowthtable.com and on instagram at @oldgrowthtable. T’igwicid for being on this journey with us and we’re so excited to share these teachings with you! We are so grateful to be in collaboration with the team at All My Relations, and to be produced in their new home, Tidelands in downtown Seattle. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you to everyone who made this show possible! T’igwicid!
