Rediscovering Native American Cuisine

Recipe: Cedar Maple Tea

Growing up on Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota, Chef Sean Sherman’s childhood diet consisted primarily of processed and canned government-donated commodities. At 13, Sherman got his first restaurant job washing dishes, and quickly moved onto the line, continuing restaurant work through college and beyond. He has spent the past 10 years focused on uncovering the cooking techniques, ingredients, and flavors of the Oglala Sioux cuisine. Along the way, he launched the Ta…