Kitchen Unnecessary Podcast
19 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 3 years ago -Ashley Rodriguez and Chris Baron, are brother and sister and co-creators of the series Kitchen Unnecessary. On the Kitchen Unnecessary podcast they bring in expert foragers, hunters, chefs, wild food creators and cultivators to talk shop, joke and discuss the magic of finding and feasting on wild foods over the fire.
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Re-Release: Talking Mushrooms with Daniel Winkler
July 15, 2021 16:00 - 59 minutes - 40.6 MBLast year, Chris and Ashley spoke with Daniel Winkler and had an awesome conversation about all things mushrooms! We wanted to revisit that conversation now that more activities are opening up and people are getting together and getting outside. The original episode description is below including links to all that was talked about. We should say this first and foremost NEVER eat anything in the wild unless you are 100% certain of what you are eating. Chris and Ashley discuss all things Mus...
Bowhunting with Adam Foss
July 01, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 45.2 MBAdam Foss is a photographer, filmmaker, writer, and bowhunter. He is also the co-founder of Foss Media with his wife where they work together to tell authentic stories to encourage people to engage in the natural world. And that's why we brought Adam onto the show! In this episode, you'll hear Adam talk about how he got into hunting, his perspective as a hunter on conservation, and Adam will convince Chris to start shooting a bow every day in his garage. You can find Adam on Instagram at ...
Rooted with Lyanda Lynn Haupt
June 17, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 46.4 MBLyanda Lynn Haupt is an award-winning author, naturalist, ecophilosopher, and speaker based in Seattle. She is the author of several books including her most recent book, Rooted: Life at the Crossroads of Science, Nature, and Spirit. In this episode, Chris and Ashley talk to Lyanda about the intersection of faith and nature, small steps people can take to be more connected with the outdoors, and about Lyanda's unique strategy for getting outside daily. You'll also get to hear an amazing re...
Outdoor Chef Life with Taku
June 17, 2021 14:00 - 56 minutes - 38.6 MBWith nearly half a million subscribers on YouTube, Taku is inspiring millions with his entertaining videos of fishing, foraging and cooking up beautiful food. Growing up in Japan, Taku has always had a pull towards the water. He’s turned that passion into a career by sharing his unique adventures and recipes with the world. In this episode we talk about his journey and get real excited hearing some of his favorite recipes he’s cooking right now (hello, taco rice?!).
Ep. 13: Alaska Salmon Sisters
June 12, 2020 21:00 - 1 hour - 44.2 MBBefore they headed out to the waters in Alaska we chatted with Claire and Emma, The Salmon Sisters. In this episode we talked about their magical childhood spent mostly outdoors and what led them to a life that “responds to the tide”. Salmon Sisters website - They have an online shop where you can purchase their catch frozen or canned. As well as all kinds of good stuff. Read about Salmon Sisters Give Fish Project which gives to The Food Bank of Alaska. Salmon Sisters Cookbook: Feasting...
Ep. 12: Callie North from History Channel's Alone TV Show
May 29, 2020 20:00 - 55 minutes - 38.1 MBAs you know we’re big fans of the show Alone (History Channel, first two seasons currently available to watch on Amazon Prime). One of our favorites from the show is Callie from Season three. She has inspired us in our outdoor pursuits and even more so emotionally and spiritually. Join us in conversation about finding and creating a home with nature, healing through plants and lessons from living off the grid The Forest Folks - A folk school based in a beautiful forest on a small island of...
Ep. 11: Fly Fishing and Anxiety with Kayla Lockhart
May 21, 2020 06:00 - 50 minutes - 34.5 MBKayla Lockhart is an inspiration for us in our fly fishing endeavors. In this episode we chat with her about fly fishing, her amazing permit story, catch-and-release, as well as anxiety and how fly fishing helps. Kayla on Instagram Hosted fishing adventures (when things get back to normal) Kayla and her husband KC have an Etsy Store love the handmade art on maps The Mayfly Project Non-Profit mentoring foster children through fly fishing Kitchen Unnecessary - Fly Fishing in Montana
Ep. 10: Alaskan foraging and canning with Raven Madison (from Cordova, Alaska)
May 14, 2020 06:00 - 56 minutes - 39.1 MBA long distance chat with our friend (and guide from our two-part Alaksan episodes) Raven Madison. Raven is a lifetime Cordovan, an expert forager and an advocate for the health and success of her community. She has self published a book to help familiarize with Alaskan wild plants in the Chugach region.
Ep. 9: Nicole Apelian from History Channel's Alone TV Show
May 07, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 48.6 MBNicole Apelian is an herbalist, biologist, anthropologist, researcher, mother, in addition to being a survival TV celebrity, traditional skills instructor, and author. We were first introduced to her through Season 2 and Season 5 of Alone (our latest binge worthy tv show produced by the History Channel). Currently you can stream the first two seasons through Amazon Prime. In our conversation, Nicole indulges our curiosity about her experience on the TV show and touches on how she manages h...
Ep. 8: Getting Scrappy with Joel Gamoran
April 30, 2020 19:00 - 59 minutes - 40.8 MBJoin us for a fun conversation with Joel Gamoran, one of the most well-know sustainability-focused chefs. Joel may best be know as the host of A&E’s hit series “Scraps” and it seems like we always see him making an appearance on the NBC Today Show. He’s also got a book “Cooking Scrappy” and every time we see him he’s got some other amazing idea in the works. (I mean who launches their own TV network with free content on cooking delicious AND sustainable foods.) Listen in to hear what he’s be...
Ep. 7: Foraging with Rachel from Yellow Elanor
April 23, 2020 18:00 - 1 hour - 51.8 MBIn this episode we chat with Rachel Zoller (you might know her as @yellowelanor on Instagram). We love chatting with Rachel because she brings her self-taught knowledge and enthusiasm to foraging and combines it with her ability to teach and explain in such an approachable way. While we aren’t currently able to forage in Washington State (recorded in April 2020 during coronavirus quarantine) we came away encouraged to use this time to educate ourselves so that when restrictions ease, we’ll b...
Ep. 6: Hunt, Gather, Cook with Hank Shaw
April 16, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 49.9 MBHank Shaw has done pretty much everything. He’s worked in restaurants, fished commercially, been a political journalist, written books and more. His website HuntGatherCook.com is a treasure trove of recipes, essays and how-to’s on anything related to wild foods. He’s fun to talk to and knowledgeable about pretty much everything. We think you’ll enjoy listening to our conversation with him. And even though we’re currently limited on our outdoor pursuits (recorded in April 2020 during the Covi...
Ep. 5: Talking Mushrooms with Daniel Winkler
April 09, 2020 19:00 - 59 minutes - 40.6 MBWe should say this first and foremost NEVER eat anything in the wild unless you are 100% certain of what you are eating. Chris and Ashley discuss all things Mushrooms with Daniel Winkler. Daniel is a world renowned expert on Mushrooms. He travels to different parts of the world studying mushrooms and guiding mushroom eco-tours. He has written field guides which we find really useful and has been very involved in the Puget Sound Mycological Society, one of the largest mushroom societies in ...
Ep. 4: Chris and Ashley in Quarantine
April 01, 2020 18:00 - 50 minutes - 34.7 MBAshley and Chris talk over the phone while in quarantine. They discuss what they’re doing to make the most of the situation and how they’re feeling during this period of isolation. Links: Ashley’s new rock tumbler (a gift from her brother Chris :) Stay Home and Draw with Mike Lowry Mushroom Identification Basics and Beyond (Online course from Mycologos) Book: The Great Alone by Kristin Hannah Book: Our Wild Calling by Richard Louv TV Show: Alone (History Channel) The Science of Wel...
Ep 3: Foraging Wild Truffles with Alana McGee
March 26, 2020 15:00 - 1 hour - 42.2 MBWe should say this first and foremost NEVER eat anything in the wild unless you are 100% certain of what you are eating. In this episode we chat with Alana McGee of the Truffle Dog Company about foraging for wild truffles in the Pacific Northwest all while sipping on some truffle liquor. Links: www.truffledogcompany.com
Ep 2: Spring Foraging with Langdon Cook
March 18, 2020 19:00 - 1 hour - 65.3 MBIn this podcast we welcome our guest Langdon Cook, author, forager, fisherman and all around great guy. We should say this first and foremost NEVER eat anything in the wild unless you are 100% certain of what you are eating. Links: Langdon's website: great information of pacific northwest foraging and wild food recipes. Kitchen Unnecessary post about nettle identification and processing Recipes: Nettle Pesto Pops Dandelion Jelly Recipe Pasta with Oyster Mushrooms and Smoked Ham hoc...
Introducing the Kitchen Unnecessary Podcast
March 12, 2020 07:00 - 25 minutes - 17.8 MBChris and Ashley, brother and sister and co-creators of the James Beard nominated series, Kitchen Unnecessary host this informative yet irreverent podcast about wild food and the outdoors. On this episode we hear Chris and Ashley fumble their way into the world of podcasting. Hear the origins of how Kitchen Unnecessary began and what you can expect from this podcast. Be sure you stay tuned until the very end where Chris learns a valuable lesson about silencing your cell phone while recording.
Ep 1: Introducing the Kitchen Unnecessary Podcast
March 12, 2020 07:00 - 25 minutes - 17.8 MBChris and Ashley, brother and sister and co-creators of the James Beard nominated series, Kitchen Unnecessary host this informative yet irreverent podcast about wild food and the outdoors. In this episode we hear Chris and Ashley fumble their way into the world of podcasting. Hear the origins of how Kitchen Unnecessary began and what you can expect from this podcast. Be sure you stay tuned until the very end where Chris learns a valuable lesson about silencing your cell phone while recordin...
Our Trailer. What is Kitchen Unnecessary the Podcast?
March 11, 2020 19:00 - 1 minute - 933 KBFind out what the Kitchen Unnecessary Podcast is all about in under a minute with hosts Ashley Rodriguez and Chris Baron.