Podcast: Episode 13, Aging Wild Game, Kitchen Knives, and Lavash the Cookbook with Ara Zada
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Special Guests
Ara Zada: Field Staff Writer for Harvesting Nature
Born and raised in Los Angeles Ara Zada is a chef, author, TV personality, food stylist and avid bow hunter. He has worked with Outdoor News, PBS, Food Network, ABC, CBS, NBC, TNT, Jaime Oliver Food Foundation and a range of others. His first cookbook ‘Lavash’ was released Oct. 2019. When he’s not cooking, he’s shooting his bow, teaching his kids about the outdoors, training for triathlons and filling any available time with parkour. Follow Ara on IG: @arazada
Show Notes:
Beginning in the Culinary World
Beginning Hunting
Wild Boar Hunting and Processing
Meat Shortages
Comfort in a Full Freezer
PA Trout Opener Early
COVID 19 affects on Hunting and Fishing
Turkey Recipes
“Gamey” Tastes
What is “Gamey”?
Good Field Care Preserves Flavor
Aging Big Game
Aged Meat vs. Fresh Meat
Hanging Deer in Winter
Peasant Foods are “In”
Recipe Writing
Chef Knives and Knife Sets
Sharpening Platforms – Work Sharp
Treat your Knife like your Rifle
Modern Craft Knifemakers
Japanese Knives
Pairing Meats with Environmental Ingredients
Armenian Culture
Lavash the Bread
Armenian Food
Recipes:
Prosciutto Wrapped Wild Turkey Cutlets
Grilled Mediterranean Antelope Steaks with Hummus and Israeli Salad
Spinach Stuffed Wild Boar Loin with Arugula Pistachio Pesto
Venison Ricotta Meatballs with Alfredo Tagliatelle
Dove & Bacon Popper with Heirloom Tomato Chutney
Yellowtail Mango Habenero Ceviche
About the Podcast:
We are hunters, anglers, writers, and sometimes chefs. Our passion for the outdoor lifestyle motivated the foundation of Harvesting Nature which serves as a media outlet built to inspire and educate the outdoor expert and novice alike. Our podcast focuses on the technical side of cooking wild fish and game while also incorporating adventures and lessons learned from our pursuit of wild meat. Join us on our journey of Harvesting Nature.
About the Hosts:
- Gear Review: Allen Company’s Razor RZ3 Premium Carbon Arrows - August 10, 2021
- Dominican Bear Steak and Peppers - July 30, 2021
- How to Catch More Fish: Trout Fishing in Pennsylvania - May 4, 2021
