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In this episode of The Atlas Obscura Podcast, host Dylan Thuras takes us on a journey into the world of foraging with Alan Muskat, a foraging educator based in Asheville, North Carolina. Muskat, the CEO of “No Taste Like Home,” leads foraging tours where participants can discover the abundant wild foods growing in the forests surrounding Asheville.

Asheville is not only a haven for foragers but also a destination with countless food adventures and culinary tours, including farm tours, guided food tours, a cheese trail, coffee tours, and picnics. Visit ExploreAsheville.com to plan and discover the incredible food experiences waiting for you.

Listen now and learn about North Carolina’s incredible biodiversity and explore the surprising and delicious flavors of foraged ingredients found in nature’s grocery store.

Alan Muskat hosts foraging tours in the woods near Asheville.
Alan Muskat hosts foraging tours in the woods near Asheville. COURTESY OF ALAN MUSKAT