Edible Origins

01/06/2026

Do you ever wonder where the food you eat comes from?

The origin of soil heath is a lot more important than most consumers understand. If our soil isn’t rich the quality of our food will keep depleting.

It’s our goal to share more education about healthy soil from producers and community members who work daily to use regenerative agriculture practices that are better for our environment and nutrition.

We’ve got a lot planned for this summer, stay tuned!

Delicious meal crafted by the one and only Chef T.R.

30/01/2026

Our latest episode is out now‼️

Episode 5 of the podcast features Stephanie Peterson of Fruit of the Coop farm.

We dive deep into the importance of supporting local producers and how consumers can shop locally while finding nutritious food.

Don’t miss this chance to hear a producer’s perspective on local foods systems.

Edible Origins – Episode 5 | Featuring Stephanie Peterson of Fruit of the Coop Farm.Edible Origins is a local foods podcast hosted by Chef T.R. Fuentes McKen...

07/12/2025

Know where your food comes from. 🥛
Scheetz Mercantile

Small-batch, creamline yogurt from the family farm hits local store shelves

13/11/2025

Tickets are available for our last private dinner in our Celebration of Local Food Series.

Featuring Chef Jorge Garcia on November 30th downtown Sioux Falls!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/a-celebration-of-local-food-november-30-jorge-garcia-tickets-1378346985939

05/11/2025

Watch Episode 4 now: ▶️
https://youtu.be/DGLh82XKPbY?si=lokiPmfmIIbvIHJp

A Celebration of Local Food Chef Inkka Beaudion and Chef T.R. Fuentes McKenzie joined forces to create an unforgettable five-course meal inspired by locally sourced ingredients and regional flavor.

This intimate dining experience showcased the best of our local food community—featuring okra, frog legs, pasture-raised chicken from Mayborn Acres, and a decadent sweet potato dessert that left guests delighted. This private dinner was truly a success!

A heartfelt thank-you to the talented chefs and collaborators who made this event a celebration of edible artistry and community connection — Chef Inkka Beaudion, Chef T.R. Fuentes McKenzie, Chef Joseph Eastman, Chef Madeline Porter, , Kristine Reiner, and Chef Jordan Palms.

🍴 Edible Origins continues to celebrate the people and places behind our food, one story (and one meal) at a time.

The last Chef in A Celebration of Local Food Pop Up Dinner Series is Chef Jorge Garcia. There are plenty of tickets still available. Don't miss a unique night to experience the flavors of Uruguay and Argentina here in Sioux Falls, get your tickets now.

🎟️ Event Link (for reference):

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/a-celebration-of-local-food-november-30-jorge-garcia-tickets-1378346985939?aff=oddtdtcreator

Edible Origins | Private Dinner Series No. 4 — A Celebration of Local FoodChef Inkka Beaudion and Chef T.R. Fuentes McKenzie joined forces to create an unfor...

05/11/2025

A Celebration of Local Food Chef Inkka Beaudion and Chef T.R. Fuentes McKenzie joined forces to create an unforgettable five-course meal inspired by locally sourced ingredients and regional flavor.

This intimate dining experience showcased the best of our local food community—featuring okra, frog legs, pasture-raised chicken from Mayborn Acres, and a decadent sweet potato dessert that left guests delighted. This private dinner was truly a success!

A heartfelt thank-you to the talented chefs and collaborators who made this event a celebration of edible artistry and community connection — Chef Inkka Beaudion, Chef T.R. Fuentes McKenzie, Chef Joseph Eastman, Chef Madeline Porter, , Kristine Reiner, and Chef Jordan Palms.

🍴 Edible Origins continues to celebrate the people and places behind our food, one story (and one meal) at a time.

Listen on YouTube:
https://youtu.be/DGLh82XKPbY

The last Chef in A Celebration of Local Food Pop Up Dinner Series is Chef Jorge Garcia. There are plenty of tickets still available. Don't miss a unique night to experience the flavors of Uruguay and Argentina here in Sioux Falls, get your tickets now.

🎟️ Event Link (for reference):

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/a-celebration-of-local-food-november-30-jorge-garcia-tickets-1378346985939?aff=oddtdtcreator

04/11/2025

No one in this generous country should ever go hungry—especially children.
With SNAP benefits frozen November 1st, 42 million Americans will struggle to feed their families.

Please join us Sunday November 9th, for a Syrian brunch from 10:30 am-1:00 pm.
🥬 $20 or more 😊per person. 100% of the proceeds will be donated to Feeding South Dakota.

Let’s fill plates —and hearts —together. 💛

Let’s show the world how generous South Dakotan. ❤️❤️❤️