Josh McFadden is not a chef. His kitchen has no walls. But as a culinary savant obsessed with the outdoors, his life’s mission is to bring fine dining to the wild.
Josh McFadden is not a chef. His kitchen has no walls. But as a culinary savant obsessed with the outdoors, his life’s mission is to bring fine dining to the wild. Accompanied by a diverse group of local experts and tastemakers, he’s adventuring off the grid to discover unexpected terrain and unearth indigenous flavours to deliver the most immersive and unforgettable dining experience - straight from the source, in the wild, Fed by Fire.
In British Columbia, there is a legend of an ancient stone oven that was built in the mountains during construction of the railroad. Josh sets out on a trip to reconnect with his brothers, do some fishing, explore and ultimately search for this 100-year-old oven if he has come all this way, a meal is in order.
Surrounded by endless oaks on the edge of a ranch, Josh sets out to find a spring turkey, the key ingredient in a delicious riverside supper hes planning to make. He is accompanied by Chad, a local archery hunter whos there to help in the hunt and partake in the dinner.
Sandy beaches and driftwood make the perfect spot for wading out into the shallows to kick off spring fishing for freshwater drum. Josh is accompanied by newcomer Joe, and teaches him to navigate the lake in hip waders. In an area ripe with cattails, Josh shows Joe how to harvest and pickle these unsuspected treats.
Take your taste buds on an adventure with Josh as he shows how to make homemade udon noodles, forage for morel mushrooms and to create a delectable dish cooked over a campfire. He also shares a step-by-step guide on how to prepare wild venison ceviche with homemade tortillas that will leave you craving for more. A perfect pairing of wild horseradish puree with foraged horseradish, and a culinary masterpiece with wild venison steak tartare, featuring pomegranate, egg and smoky flavors. Don't miss out on these unique and tantalizing recipes!
A wild mushroom foraging adventure, learn all about the different types of mushrooms that can be found in Canadas great outdoors. An introduction to the world of mushroom foraging and what to look for when trying to identify edible mushrooms. Viewers will learn about the key characteristics that distinguish edible mushrooms from poisonous ones.
Take a culinary journey with Josh, as he demonstrates how to create a smoker out of cedar boughs, lashing them together to form a makeshift cooking chamber. He will then use this smoker to cook venison, infusing it with the delicious aroma of the cedar wood.
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