Wild Fish and Game Podcast

Episode 233: Rewild Your Salad: Venison, Foraged Greens, Smoked Fish, and More


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Summary:

In this episode, Justin Townsend and Adam Berkelmans explore the world of salads, moving beyond the traditional perceptions of sad lettuce and bottled dressings. They discuss the versatility of salads, the importance of foraging and seasonal ingredients, and delve into the rich history of salads from ancient times to modern culinary practices. The conversation also touches on personal experiences with salad dressings and tips for building the perfect salad, emphasizing creativity and the use of wild foods. In this conversation, Adam Berkelmans and Justin Townsend explore the art of salads, discussing creative storage solutions, the importance of dressings, and how to incorporate wild game and foraged ingredients into salads. They share tips on using fish and seafood, as well as wild edibles, and provide delicious salad recipes that highlight these elements. The discussion emphasizes experimentation and creativity in salad-making, encouraging listeners to utilize what they have on hand for unique and flavorful meals.

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Links:

How to Make Cured Pike Roe

Chicken of the Woods Caesar Salad

Grilled Venison Steak Salad

Dandelion Apple Pecan Salad with Dandelion Vinaigrette

Sora Rail Summer Salad

How to Make Bull Kelp Pickles

Harvesting Nature’s Best Wild Salad Recipes


Takeaways:

  • Salads can be a celebration of season and place.
  • Foraging for wild ingredients enhances the salad experience.
  • Learning one plant a week can improve foraging skills.
  • Salads have a rich history dating back to ancient civilizations.
  • The word 'salad' is derived from the Latin word for salt.
  • Salads were once considered a side dish, now they are full meals.
  • Caesar salad originated in Tijuana, Mexico.
  • Making your own dressing is easy and enhances flavor.
  • Seasoning greens with salt and pepper improves taste.
  • Incorporating a variety of textures and flavors makes salads exciting. Meal prepping salads in jars prevents wilting and sogginess.
  • Dairy elements like cheese and yogurt enhance salad flavors.
  • A basic vinaigrette ratio is three parts oil to one part acid.
  • Emulsifiers help create stable salad dressings that won't separate.
  • Wild game can be incorporated into salads in various forms.
  • Fish can be used in salads, whether cooked, smoked, or raw.
  • Chapters:

    00:00 The Wild Side of Salads

    03:03 Current Events and Culinary Adventures

    05:59 Foraging and Seasonal Eating

    08:54 The Rich History of Salads

    15:05 Dressing and Personal Preferences

    21:01 Building the Perfect Salad

    26:01 Creative Salad Storage Solutions

    29:12 The Art of Salad Dressings

    32:54 Incorporating Wild Game into Salads

    41:51 Exploring Fish and Seafood in Salads

    44:55 Utilizing Wild Edibles and Foraged Ingredients

    50:11 Delicious Salad Recipes to Try


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    Salad, wild food, foraging, culinary history, seasonal eating, salad dressing, cooking tips, nutrition, recipes, food culture, salad, meal prep, wild game, salad dressing, foraging, fish, wild edibles, recipes

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