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Hunt Gather Talk 12: On Scouting

In this episode of Hunt Gather Talk, I talk about scouting. Yep, scouting for wild game, for places to fish, or to forage plants, sea creatures or mushrooms. It's all about the spot. I have my spots, you have yours. How did we get them? By putting in miles.

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Italian Glutton’s Style Fish

I love the idea of this dish. "Glutton's style." Best I can tell is that it is a reference to the fact that virtually every wonderful staple in the Southern Italian kitchen is in this recipe, which will work with pretty much any fish. Tomato, capers, olives, anchovy, you name it, it's in here.

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Velosa, My Illicit Love

Every spring I have a brief fling with my illicit lover, Amanita velosa. She is the sweetest, most lovely mushroom I've ever eaten, and I spend long hours looking for her. Here's how to safely identify this mushroom, and how to cook it.

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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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Buck Buck Moose Book Tour Schedule

Here it is, folks! My tour schedule for my newest cookbook Buck Buck Moose. I will be all over the country this fall and early winter, and I really hope to see you at one of these events.

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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...

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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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