Field to Table: Chef Jaime Teigen's Wild Game Culinary Journey In this episode of the Okayest Cook podcast, host Chris Whonsetler is live at the Back Country Hunters and Anglers Rendezvous to chat with Chef Jaime Teigen, a distinguished wild game chef from Bozeman, Montana. They discuss Jaime’s culinary origins, from her early days in her friend's Italian-Greek fusion restaurant to her professional training in Portland. Now residing in Montana, she specializes in cooking wild game, sharing tips and techniques, and cooking at field-to-table dinners. The conversation also delves into Jaime’s methods for preparing wild game dishes like wild turkey curry salad and bear-fat biscuits with pheasant, stressing the importance of proper cooking techniques and marination. Jamie highlights her involvement with various cooking events and classes, including her upcoming projects and collaborations. This episode is a rich exploration of wild game cuisine and the ethos of field-to-table cooking. 00:00 Setting the Scene: Red Lights and Party Vibes 00:35 Introduction to the Okayest Cook Podcast 00:49 Meet Chef Jaime Teigen 02:05 Chef Jaime’s Culinary Journey 05:40 Cooking Wild Game: Challenges and Techniques 06:37 Field to Table Event: Wild Turkey and Pheasant Dishes 13:47 Bear Fat Biscuits and Pheasant: A Culinary Delight 18:12 Cheese Spread and Local Ingredients 18:52 Marinating and Brining Pheasant 20:25 Teamwork and Chef Collaboration 21:09 Inspiration from Other Chefs 24:13 Cooking with Bear Meat 26:19 Canning Meat for Preservation 29:25 Field to Table Event Highlights 31:51 Final Thoughts and Cooking Tips 32:52 Where to Find More from Chef Jaime Find Jaime: Social: https://www.instagram.com/chef_jaimeteigen?igsh=MXJiOXAwMG44MHA2bA== ~ Support Okayest Cook by shopping with our favorite brands ~ Anova: We love their Precision Cooker 3.0 & vac sealers - https://bit.ly/3WT36ZR MEAT!: Powerful meat grinders - https://bit.ly/4ho5a4r Hedley & Bennett: Quality Aprons - https://hedley-and-bennett.sjv.io/EEzBq2 Yeti: The king of coolers - https://yetius.pxf.io/a1NJXq Lodge: Cast Iron cooking - https://lodgecastiron.pxf.io/zxe7dr ~ More at https://OkayestCook.com Sign up for our Second Helpings newsletter: https://OkayestCook.com/subscribe Connect with us on Instagram @Okayest_Cook And facebook.com/AnOkayestCook Video feed on YouTube.com/@OkayestCook Crew:  Chris Whonsetler Email: Chris@OkayestCook.com Web: ChrisWhonsetler.com Instagram: @FromFieldToTable & @WhonPhoto