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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

Lavash the Cookbook

Armenian Culture

Lavash the Bread

Armenian Food

Buy Lavash the Cookbook

Follow Lavash the Cookbook

Recipes:

Prosciutto Wrapped Wild Turkey Cutlets

Mule Deer Carpaccio

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

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