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Hunt Gather Talk 11: Mexican Cuisine
In this episode of Hunt Gather Talk, I talk with Mexican chef Patricio Wise about how real-deal Mexican cooking is different from American-style Mexican, and about how you can get started cooking it.
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Thrift, Equilibrium and a Full Freezer
Finding your equilibrium is a natural part of any endeavor, and hunting and fishing is no different. We all have that urge to fill the freezer, but what do you do once that freezer is full? My thoughts on finding balance in this pursuit of ours.
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Hunt Gather Talk 10: Herbal Medicine Basics
In this episode of Hunt Gather Talk, herbalist Rebecca Altman of King's Road Apothecary and I introduce you to herbal medicine. We walk you through basic stuff that actually works. Neither of us are crystal worshiping woo-woo juju people. These are real tips for down to earth people.
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Hunt Gather Talk 9: Hunting the Northeast
In this episode of Hunt Gather Talk, I talk with turkey hunting expert Tony Caggiano. Yep, it's turkey season, but there's a whole lot more to talk about when two New York-New Jersey natives start jawing about the outdoors...
Italian
Nettle Pesto
It is time to harvest nettles here in NorCal, and the first thing I make with them each year is a lurid green nettle pesto to put on pasta or mix into rice or spread on bread.
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Hunt Gather Talk 8: Jerky, Venison Ribs, Gear Guide
In this episode of Hunt Gather Talk, I answer listener questions about making jerky, cooking venison ribs, and what's my most important gear in the kitchen, and I talk about charring food and the idea of Chinese master stock.
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Hunt Gather Talk 7: Ham Curing Basics
In this episode of Hunt Gather Talk, meat maven and culinary professor Bob del Grosso and I talk about curing hams and other whole muscles, like duck or goose breasts, loins, bresaola and smaller, boneless hams.
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One Photo, Two Images
Images of hunters or anglers holding up their quarry evoke strong reactions in those who don't hunt or fish. And while hunters have been making these images since long before photos, the advent of social media has put them in front of non-hunters like never before.
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Hunt Gather Talk Episode 6: Salami Basics
In this episode of Hunt Gather Talk, I talk with my friend Christian Spinillo about getting into the craft of making salami and other dry-cured sausages. We discuss equipment, sanitation, good books to read on the subject, we walk you through the whole process.
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Smoked Duck Soup
There is a problem with smoked duck: You have spent all this time to smoke a duck or goose, but most of the best meat is in the breast. After you eat that, what then? Make this soup. It makes the best use of the leftovers and is easy to make.
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Hunt Gather Talk Episode 5: All About Rabbits
In this episode of Hunt Gather Talk, I talk with Chef Randy King of Idaho, a friend and hunting partner of mine, about all things rabbit: From hunting and cleaning them to cooking techniques, so-called "rabbit sickness" and especially the unloved jackrabbit.
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Hunt Gather Talk Podcast 4: Early Spring
Spring is here in NorCal. Normally I feel bad about it, almost ashamed. After all, so many of you are still locked in winter, and will be for months. But this is my reality. And I embrace it. In this episode I talk about early spring foraging, the end of hunting seasons and embracing transition in your life.
