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Fort McMurray Matters on play 103.7Foraging, YMM, and plantsKevin Kossowan is bringing a food foraging event to Fort McMurray on June 15 and 16. He talks about what goes into food foraging and some stories about his travels.
Michael Sieger also joins us to talk about tourism in Fort McMurray and the progress at Aurora Landing.
Lastly, Diane Zundle from Grow Wood Buffalo joins the show to discuss the upcoming gardening season.2024-04-1530 min
Wet Fly Swing Fly Fishing PodcastHunting and Cooking Wild Game and Fish with John Schneider - Food Afield Podcast, Campfire Cooking, ForagingShow Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/544 Presented by: Smitty's Fly Box, Jackson Hole Fly Company, Skwala, Mavrk Fly Fishing Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors Join us in this episode featuring the one and only John Schneider, as we venture into the captivating realm of hunting and cooking wild game and fish. From his Food Afield Podcast to his expertise in campfire cooking, John will be sharing invaluable tips and skills that elevate the outdoor experience to new heights. Whether you're an avid outdoors enthusiast or a curious novice, this episode promises to deliver...2023-12-221h 18
Food Afield Podcast with John SchneiderFrom The Wild S1E11 Director's Commentary "Matches and Tin Foil"Merry Christmas 2022! The Christmas Day episode has become a tradition and launches season five of the Food Afield Podcast. This one is pretty special, I loved recording and editing it for you. With me this week, in the living room of the strawbale farmhouse, is Kevin Kossowan, the creator of the award-winning web series, From the Wild. We thought it would be fun to go back in time and re-watch some of the old FTW episodes together and record our comments. Kevin is almost at the one-hundred-episode mark of his show, so we knew it...2022-12-2535 min
The Elder Tree Podcast13. Informal Education and the Dream for Inherited Learning: Sam Marsh on Herbal EducationIn this episode, Tatiana Dawn interviews her partner Sam Marsh who has been running wild plant foraging walks and tincture-making workshops for the past 3 years at their permaculture farm in Ravenshoe, QLD.
Sam shares his mentors and inspirations such as Koa Windsong, Kevin Kossowan, Arthur Haines, and even Tatiana. He speaks of his biggest inspirations being people who have deep connections to local ecology. He shares the difficulties he has faced being primarily self-taught due to there being a lack of face-to-face teachers of wild medicine.
Sam became a herbal educator out of necessity to ful...2022-12-2256 min
Six Ways from SundayKevin Kossowan - Creator of "From The Wild"
“From The Wild” is a web film series that explores incredible journeys in wild food and beautiful, wild spaces. Its creator, Kevin Kossowan, is an award winning filmmaker and foodie who has worked with Michelin Star chefs and filmed on almost every continent on the planet. He’s been a blogger since the days when you had to explain to people what a blog was, and his craft of storytelling combines with his craftsmanship with a camera and with wild food ingredients in the bush camp kitchen, at the fireside and out in the field, like a perfect...2022-12-021h 03Rising Spirit MinistryKevin Kossowan - Creator of "From The Wild"
“From The Wild” is a web film series that explores incredible journeys in wild food and beautiful, wild spaces. Its creator, Kevin Kossowan, is an award winning filmmaker and foodie who has worked with Michelin Star chefs and filmed on almost every continent on the planet. He’s been a blogger since the days when you had to explain to people what a blog was, and his craft of storytelling combines with his craftsmanship with a camera and with wild food ingredients in the bush camp kitchen, at the fireside and out in the field, like a perfect...2022-12-021h 03
Six Ways From SundayKevin Kossowan - Creator of "From The Wild""From The Wild" is a web film series that explores incredible journeys in wild food and beautiful, wild spaces. Its creator, Kevin Kossowan, is an award winning filmmaker and foodie who has worked with Michelin Star chefs and filmed on almost every continent on the planet. He's been a blogger since the days when you had to explain to people what a blog was, and his craft of storytelling combines with his craftsmanship with a camera and with wild food ingredients in the bush camp kitchen, at the fireside and out in the field, like a perfectly balanced and...2022-12-021h 03Food Afield Podcast with John SchneiderMule Deer Euro Mount How-toA simple little episode that I recorded while preparing my mule deer buck for a so-called "euro mount". This is the second time I've performed this home taxidermy procedure. The first time was under the excellent tutelage of Kevin Kossowan while cleaning my big whitetail buck last year. That skull turned out amazing. Since recording this episode of the Food Afield Podcast, I've come across many knowledgeable folks who have different ways of cleaning the skulls, which I think is wonderful! I hope I never grow tired of learning new skills and different ways of accomplishing tasks...2022-11-2825 minFood Afield Podcast with John Schneider51 Prairie Mule Deer with Kevin KossowanThis episode of the Food Afield Podcast finds John and Kevin in the newly established Grasslands Shack where they are looking for both antlered and antlerless mule deer.Kevin has spent a good deal of time and energy getting the shack set up on some property in the grasslands where his family has hunted since he was young. This was our second visit to the shack and we installed the chimney for the woodstove, just ahead of an incoming blizzard. This episode begins inside the shack, a wood fire crackling in the background, with the...2022-11-0823 minFood Afield Podcast with John Schneider50 A Day in the BorealThe 50th episode of the Food Afield Podcast. Happy Halloween! This episode finds Kevin Kossowan and me in the familiar surroundings of the northern boreal forest. We've decided to multi-task with some wild food ingredient procurement this day. It is a long day, many hours, and many kilometers of hiking, but we accomplish a few things. The first task is for Kevin to set up his three trail cameras. This has become a fun pastime for us in recent years. We get to see some pictures of game that we wouldn't get the chance to...2022-11-0134 minFood Afield Podcast with John SchneiderPrairie Bird Hunt with Kevin KossowanIn this episode, Kevin Kossowan and I are in the grasslands of southern Alberta and we're after birds. Waterfowl and upland seasons are open and no time is wasted before our first success. Kevin's first Cranes ever! The season for Sandhill Cranes here in Alberta is only two years old. Wingshooting and stalking birds on the prairies is intensely challenging, and Kevin was perfect on his first opportunity of the trip. This episode was filled with firsts. Those are always the best episodes! It was the first time we stayed in the newly constructed Grasslands Sh...2022-10-1837 minFood Afield Podcast with John SchneiderThe Lost Episode - 42 Day Aged Whitetail VenisonThe lost episode! This episode has been on the website all year. Originally, it was produced as a newsletter exclusive episode. But with so few people actually signing up for the newsletter, or viewing the website, it seemed a shame to keep it hidden. Sigh, the life of someone not lip-synching and dancing on tik tok. And so here it is. The story of my big whitetail buck and the hindquarters and loins that aged for 42 days. Kevin Kossowan joins me in the farmhouse kitchen for this one. It is shortly after Christmas, the tree is still u...2022-09-0924 minFood Afield Podcast with John SchneiderTwo Wheeled Fly FishingEpisode nine is the continuation of John's first trip moto-camping and fly fishing. Kevin Kossowan, Melissa Finn, and John are back at a favourite stream to catch a few fish for both the frying pan and the rock-cairn smoker. This is Mel's first foray into concentrated fly fishing and she excels! A big fish is caught by Mel and some fine meals were made. John makes it to this camp, barely, with a broken kick-starter on the vintage bike. Miraculously, he arrives at the turn-off into camp at the exact same time as Kevin and Mel despite tr...2022-08-1559 min
Wild Fish and Game PodcastSpring Foraging Tips and RecipesJustin and Collin chat about some spring foraging tips, tactics, techniques, and recipes. They discuss Spring focused recipes, dandelion jam, wild asparagus, fishing, spruce tips, wild cocktails, grilled cheese, wild turkey recipes, and so much more!-Leave a Review for a chance to win a hat!-Love our content? Buy us a cup of coffee to say thanks!-Subscribe to the Harvesting Nature Magazine! Show Notes:Spring focused recipesExploring new fishing spotsDenver BHA river c...2022-06-301h 02Food Afield Podcast with John SchneiderOpen Sights Spot and Stalk Bear HuntKevin Kossowan and I find ourselves back in the wall tent in the middle of Northern Alberta's boreal forest. In this episode, Kevin is looking to replenish his freezer and the hunt is on. There's one problem though, he is stuck using his vintage British 303. We also get stranded in a thunderstorm one evening, but make the most of it with some tremendous cocktails and wild food, and amazing audio of the storm! Lots of vintage-style hunting, food, and tent vibes in this premium episode of the Food Afield Podcast. Visit the Food Afield Podcast website for g...2022-06-201h 22
Ethical Agriculture: our wisest choiceJohn Schneider - Food Afield PodcastJohn Schneider is the writer and host of the popular Food Afield Podcast. John has been hunting the woods and hills around his Alberta home and beyond since he was a young boy. He has what he would call the "Sophie's Choice" of hunting persuits. A favourite for every season. And sometimes those favourites overlap. John focuses primarily on traditional bowhunting and flyfishing but also we cover the topic of wing-shooting, and other ethical dilemmas in his outdoor pursuits. As an adult, John spent more than a decade professionally outfitting and guiding big game bowhunters and fishers...2022-06-0358 minFood Afield Podcast with John Schneider25 From The Wild Creator, Kevin KossowanA sit-down interview with Kevin Kossowan, where I get to ask him about things that I’ve always wanted to know about his show, “From the Wild”. Visit the Food Afield Podcast website for great member-only benefits! We're also over at Instagram, Vero and Twitter! #foodafieldpodcast2022-01-1737 minFood Afield Podcast with John Schneider24 November Whitetails with Kevin KossowanKevin and John spend November trying to connect on whitetails with their rifles. This is the Season 4 premiere episode! The hunts take place in both the agricultural fields surrounding Edmonton, and the familiar boreal forest ‘Bush Camp’. The wood stove crackling in the wall tent on chilly November evenings helped make this episode so memorable.Visit the Food Afield Podcast website for great member-only benefits! We're also over at Instagram, Vero and Twitter! #foodafieldpodcast2021-12-2554 min
The Hunter Conservationist PodcastEp 60 - Food Outcomes with John Schneider and Kevin KossowanBrought to you by Community-Minded Alpine Toyota Curtis and Mark are joined by John Schneider and Kevin Kossowan. John is the host of the Foodafield Podcast and celebrity, on the From the Wild. Kevin is the creator of the From the Wild, and hunter-chef extraordinaire. In this episode the guys discuss white-tailed deer hunting, rattling, whether rattling antler size matters, how far away do bucks respond to rattling, how many bucks don’t you see, does rattling from a tree stand matter, harvesting bucks and does, and thinking about your food outcome as a function of why you...2021-12-151h 57
The Career GuyA Chef That is Continually Re-Inventing HimselfPaul Rogalski is the co-owner and culinary director of the Rouge restaurant located in Calgary, Alberta in the district of Inglewood. He is also the co-creator and culinary director of a television series “Survivor Man Wild Harvest”.
This is an extensive and informative interview. Paul describes how his passion for food led him to be a chef. He describes his schooling, apprenticeship, and lifestyle of becoming and being a chef. Upon his desire to have an extensive resume, he worked abroad and he provides his experience in this endeavor. He is very open about how his relationship with his business part...2021-12-101h 24
WildFed Podcast — Hunt Fish Forage FoodCatch and Release Hunting? Ethical Quandaries and Moral Dilemmas with Kevin Kossowan — WildFed Podcast #107Kevin Kossowan is the creator of From The Wild, a James Beard award nominated, culinary adventure series about wild foods that has elevated field cookery to a level not really seen before in a tv series. A film maker, he’s also the co-creator of Les Stroud’s Wild Harvest on PBS and Nat Geo. One of the things we love about talking with Kevin is his willingness to get into some of the more taboo and uncomfortable nooks and crannies of the ethical and moral and ecological obligations of hunting, fishing, and foraging... especially into conversations we...2021-11-091h 53
YourForestFrom The Wild with Kevin KossowanWhat makes a forest? Is it the trees? The animals? The plants? The soil? A forest is the connection between all these things. What makes it exciting is all the possibilities it holds. One such possibility is its capacity to feed and nourish us. And it may be one possibility that most people haven’t fully taken advantage of. Kevin Kossowan is passionate about wild food and helping people to see the potential natural places hold to nourish us, both physically and mentally. We talked wild food, artistic expression, perspectives, simplicity, taking advantage of what’s convenient, and much more...2021-09-0800 minFood Afield Podcast with John SchneiderBest Bear Hunt Ever!An expedition-style podcast that documents an extremely memorable spring bear spot and stalk hunt with Kevin Kossowan and Jeff Senger. Every spring we spend several days in Alberta’s northern boreal forest looking for Black Bear.Visit the Food Afield Podcast website for great member-only benefits! We're also over at Instagram, Vero and Twitter! #foodafieldpodcast2021-07-091h 08
The Silvercore Podcast with Travis BaderEp.51: Wild Harvest and From the WildKevin Kossowan and Paul Rogalski talk about their hit TV series "Wild Harvest" where together with Survivorman Les Stroud they explore the culinary potential of wild ingredients in locations across Canada and the United States. Kevin is a filmmaker and avid outdoorsman who's series "From the Wild" was twice nominated for the prestigious James Beard award. Paul is a renowned gastronomic leader at one of Canadas top ranked restaurants "Rouge" in Calgary.
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The Hunter Conservationist PodcastEp 44 - Wild Food Systems with Kevin Kossowan and Jeff SengerThis episode is sponsored by Fisher Peak Brewing Company and supported by iHunter app. In this episode, Mark and Curtis are joined by Kevin Kossowan and Jeff Senger. Kevin and Jeff are from northern Alberta and produce the inspiring internationally recognized From The Wild show. Kevin and Jeff talk about why they created From The Wild and provide their thoughts on why they are different from the mainstream hunting shows. As well, the crew dives into the relationships between wild protein, wild plants, and eating with a sense of place. Kevin and Jeff offer a unique perspective...2021-04-152h 03
Wild Fish and Game PodcastCampfire Cookery and Wild KitchensJustin and Kory talk with Kevin Kossowan, a writer, filmmaker, hunter, angler, forager, and wild food chef. They discuss cooking classy meals in the wilderness, campfire cookery, buck neck confit, dos and don’ts in wild kitchens, foraging, cooking out of a backpack, and so much more. -Leave a Review for a chance to win a hat!Rate This Podcast-Love our content? Buy us a cup of coffee to say thanks!-Join our Facebook Community Group-Har...2021-04-071h 10
Food Afield Podcast with John Schneider16 Lake Trout Ice FishingKevin Kossowan and I head out to the Rocky Mountains in mid March to backpack, camp and ice fish for the elusive Lake Trout of Spray Lakes. Kevin filmed episode 1 of season 8 of his award winning series, From The Wild; and, then we recorded enough material for a decent little Food Afield podcast episode! Fishing for Lake Trout, and especially ice fishing for them is a difficult process at Spray Lakes. Actually, the process itself isn’t what is hard, being successful at harvesting any fish in this lake is the real problem. But, we seemed to figure it ou...2021-03-2433 min
Food Afield Podcast with John Schneider13 Wood Library w Kevin KossowanA very important part of wild food and outdoor cooking is the heat source. However, cooking with wood is so much more than heat. There are so many different ways to use wood to impart flavour profiles in your wild harvested dishes. In this episode we chat with filmmaker Kevin Kossowan about his "Wood Library" and some of the ways that he uses wood in the wild. Part 2 of this episode, which will air separately, features Chef John Horne. John is one of Canada's top chefs and his restaurant Canoe is the quintessential taste of Canada.Visit...2021-02-1036 min
Hunt, Gather, Talk with Hank ShawFool HensThis episode of Hunt Gather Talk is all about spruce grouse, the grouse of the boreal forest. Joining me are biologist Bailey Petersen of the Minnesota Dept. of Natural Resources and filmmaker Kevin Kossowan of the Canadian TV show From the Wild. Get full access to To The Bone at tothebone.substack.com/subscribe2020-09-181h 07
Hunt, Gather, Talk with Hank ShawFool Hens: All About Spruce GrouseThis episode of Hunt Gather Talk is all about spruce grouse, the grouse of the boreal forest. Joining me are biologist Bailey Petersen of the Minnesota Dept. of Natural Resources and filmmaker Kevin Kossowan of the Canadian TV show From the Wild.2020-09-181h 07
Food Afield Podcast with John Schneider9 Dry FliesI have spent 9 out of the past 21 days fly fishing trout on different streams and rivers in the Alberta backcountry. This episode covers the From The Wild episode that Kevin Kossowan, Jeff Senger, and I filmed. Then I come back to the same area on a solo trip a week later and am eventually joined by Jeff and his two daughters, Paige and Ainsley. We go over some fly fishing basics and enjoy a little in-camp smoked whitefish.Visit the Food Afield Podcast website for great member-only benefits! We're also over at Instagram, Vero and Twitter...2020-08-291h 00
Food Afield Podcast with John Schneider7 Tyler Wilkins - North Mountain KnivesI get a chance to have a bit of a bumpy chat with Tyler Wilkins at North Mountain Knives. The connection was delayed in places, a little awkward with some delays, but Tyler is a great guest and gave me a lot of good info on his knives. I also publish a conversation that Kevin Kossowan and I had one afternoon in Bear Camp. We talk about some upcoming trips that will require some ultra-light gear. Then we morph into a totally inspirational conversation on food options that do not include freeze-dried stuff. Enjoy!Visit the Food...2020-07-1844 min
Food Afield Podcast with John Schneider5 Ditch Weed - Wild Veg Foraging in the BorealA few Spring days were spent in Bear Camp while filming another episode of "From The Wild" with Jeff Senger and Kevin Kossowan. There is a pretty strong vegetarian vibe in this episode as we explore Fiddleheads and Marsh Marigold, Fireweed, and other edible plants from the northern Boreal forest. From salads and broths to braise liquids and cocktail ingredients, there is so much to learn about the herbs and plants that add variety to our wild diet. Excited to have you along again on my wild Food Afield journey! Jeff gets a little colourful with his language describing...2020-06-0922 min
Food Afield Podcast with John Schneider4 Taboo MeatsIn this episode, I am back on the set of the award-nominated series “From The Wild” with Kevin Kossowan and Jeff Senger. We are camped in the boreal forest of northern Alberta hunting Black Bear. One night, after getting back from a successful hunt, we were enjoying some drinks in the wall tent around the wood stove and we got to talking about taboo meats and some other meat-related topics. In the back audio, you can hear the fire crackling in the wood stove. In camp the next day, Kevin goes through the process of preparing a beautiful dish, Brai...2020-05-1943 minWildFed Podcast — Hunt Fish Forage FoodLive from Quarantine: Wild Food in a Pandemic with Kevin KossowanLive from quarantine! We chat with our friend Kevin Kossowan — creator of James Beard Award twice-nominated web-series FROM THE WILD. Kevin and Daniel share how they've been getting out on the landscape to hunt, fish & forage in their respective eco-regions during quarantine. They also discuss the implications of the global pandemic on our food supply chain and the restaurant industry with advice on how to stay nimble and adaptable during this uncertain time. Enjoy! View full show notes, including links to resources from this episode here: https://www.wild-fed.com/podcast/0262020-04-211h 27
ReWild YourselfOn Becoming A Generalist - Kevin Kossowan #164As modern hunting and gathering as a movement and a way of life gains momentum, we need continue to discuss, define and evolve what it means to be a conscientious hunter-gatherer. Kevin Kossowan — documentary filmmaker and creator of the gorgeous and thoughtful series, From The Wild — joins us for a conversation on all things hunting and gathering. His series From The Wild is a Canadian-based documentary series following a group of food industry friends exploring the wild foods that surround them — putting them face to face with the adventures and uncharted culinary territories that wild foods offer. From R...2017-09-281h 38
Food Afield Podcast with John Schneider1 Kevin Kossowan & From The Wild IntroductionThe premier episode of Food Afield with John Schneider. Guest Kevin Kossowan talks about his hit vimeo series From the Wild and we talk about our recent fly fishing trip and the ethics of catch and release fishing. Visit the Food Afield Podcast website for great member-only benefits! We're also over at Instagram, Vero and Twitter! #foodafieldpodcast2016-07-3032 min