Ep. 8 - Chef Jeremy Umansky, James Beard Nominated, Koji's Nutritional and Flavor Powerhouse, Closed Loop Food Systems

On this episode we are grateful to have Jeremy Umansky. Jeremy and his wife Allie own Larder, which has been using family recipes to become one of the best delicatessens in America. They are located in a Firehouse built in the 1800s in Cleveland's Ohio City. Since opening in 2018, have been nominated four times, including this year, for a James Beard Award. In this episode we'll explore Jeremy's thoughts on food, health and longevity and discuss what continues to inspire him after 15+ years in the food industry as a corporate employee, farmer, and now chef. #eatbetterfoodtoday #longevity #health #foodismedicine #koji #kojialchemy #minimallyprocessedfood This Podcast is a production of Sante Strategies, LLC. Sante translated is - Health Means Everything. This is the company I have started to begin this health and longevity journey, focused on food. Please visit our website https://eatbetterfoodtoday.com for this week's recipe, interviews, books, videos. Disclaimer: We are sharing our experiences on this Podcast. Please be sure to consult a medical professional. Segment Notes: Breakfast 1:55 The Pantry 3:00 Food Philosophy 5:56  - Closed Loop Systems  - Minimally Processed Foods - Access to Fresh Food From Farm to Chef 19:15 What is Koji? 26:35 - A nutritional and flavor powerhouse Invest in the Midwest 47:20 Stop Fighting 50:05 Recipe 54:00 - Braised Shrimp/Tofu and vegetables