KPCC/NPR Take Two's NPR – On The Hunt

On KPCC/SCPR today www.kpcc.org Check out more photos and stories – direct link here: http://www.scpr.org/programs/take-two/2013/12/06/34980/california-farmers-call-in-wild-boar-hunters-to-co On the left hand side you can listen to the piece!   I reuploaded the wild boar ragu recipe video, and will write you detailed instructions in case you want it 🙂 to come.  

Watching a hunt unfold in front of your eyes…

Literally watching your friend have a successful hunt in front of your eyes is soooo satisfying, and like watching magic unfold.  Every time it happens I’d argue that it can be even more satisfying than catching something yourself.  I spent the night picking 30 pounds of grapes, 60 pounds of pomegranates and #hunting a 325 pound #wildboar w/ Ori Menashe …

Eating Wild Game

“Eating wild game and hunting last year with you before we opened the restaurant made me a better chef.  It did.  I realized how good it can taste.  How good it should taste.” – Ori Menashe, Bestia raw almonds from the farm the wild boars tear up at night  

"Hookup" Ragu

wild boar legs and shoulders marinating in wine & aromatics & herbs There’s a few principles that I use whether in a duck ragu, a wild boar ragu, or oxtail vaccinara. 1) I like to use the best quality meat in my ragus (all of my dishes, really).  I see chefs doing expensive pop ups …

Midnight Mission – 2 Wild Boars

I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. 2000 meals! #foodislove www.midnightmission.org

Snapshots from the field

A few pictures from the field – a snippet, a glimpse, a snapshot of what is Driving through almond fields mighty ducks crazy clouds and crazy cows moonrise ahead and the simultaneous sunset behind