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Welcome to Okayest Cook, where the love for food and the joy of sharing a meal brings us together. Join our community of like-minded individuals on a culinary adventure, exploring new dishes, preserving traditions, and embracing the hunter-gatherer mindset.
Discover the joy of commensality, connecting with others through shared meals, whether in person or across space and time. At Okayest Cook, we believe in the power of education, committing to learning and sharing knowledge about hunting, gardening, foraging, processing, and preserving.
Fuel your passion for nutrition and fitness with our podcast.
BHA Rendezvous Pt5 - Jeff Benda - Walleye with Dandelion Gremolata
Okayest Cook
50 minutes
1 month ago
BHA Rendezvous Pt5 - Jeff Benda - Walleye with Dandelion Gremolata
In this episode of the Okayest Cook Podcast, host Chris Whonsetler joins Chef Jeff Benda at the Backcountry Hunters and Anglers Rendezvous. They discuss their experiences at the Field to Table dinner, where Jeff prepared a standout walleye dish with unique ingredients like quinoa salad and dandelion greens. Jeff, a seasoned chef specializing in wild game, shares his journey from working in restaurants to becoming a full-time wild game cooking expert. The conversation also delves into the importance of involving kids in cooking, making wild game dishes approachable for families, and the support from sponsors like Outdoor Edge, including a special discount code for listeners.
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Web: https://wildgameandfish.com
Social: https://www.instagram.com/wildgameandfish/
Quinoa Salad Recipe: https://wildgameandfish.com/ocean-trout
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00:00 Introduction and Event Overview
00:59 Meet the Chef: Jeff Benda
02:04 The Joy of Cooking and Community
04:06 Notable Meal of the Week
04:34 Jeff Benda's Culinary Journey
11:57 Cooking Techniques and Tips
25:35 The Importance of Crispy Fish Skin
26:16 Topping the Dish with Dandelion Flowers
27:05 Cooking Fish for Non-Fish Lovers
29:13 Cooking with Kids: A Presentation
39:24 Teaching Kids About Wild Game
41:54 Engaging Kids in Cooking
47:38 Substituting Wild Game in Recipes
48:50 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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Welcome to Okayest Cook, where the love for food and the joy of sharing a meal brings us together. Join our community of like-minded individuals on a culinary adventure, exploring new dishes, preserving traditions, and embracing the hunter-gatherer mindset.
Discover the joy of commensality, connecting with others through shared meals, whether in person or across space and time. At Okayest Cook, we believe in the power of education, committing to learning and sharing knowledge about hunting, gardening, foraging, processing, and preserving.
Fuel your passion for nutrition and fitness with our podcast.
