Why This Chef Gave It All Up to Forage, Farm, and Build His Own Off-Grid Greenhouse | James Mann

What happens when a Michelin-trained chef walks away from fine dining to live closer to the land?James Mann, founder of Spicebush Woodcraft, shares how burnout led him from elite kitchens to the wilds of Ohio—where he now forages mushrooms, teaches edible plant walks, and built an underground greenhouse with reclaimed windows. This episode dives into ancestral foodways, the nuance of sustainable foraging, and why the future of food might just start in your backyard.🪵 Topics Covered:From Michelin star restaurants to mushroom foragingWhy ramps aren't endangered (but need respect)Building a geothermal greenhouse from scratchCreating sustainable food systems at homeThe philosophy of slow living and land stewardship🌿 Explore more of James’s world: https://www.spicebushwoodcraft.com