By David Draper

Back in the late 1980s, I was wearing flannel before anyone even heard of Pearl Jam, so it shouldn’t come as a surprise that I’m at the forefront of food fashion as well, at least according to the Food Channel list of what food trends will be hot in 2013. In fact, I’m betting most Wild Chef readers are ahead of the trend that says smoking will be the next big thing in the restaurant scene. Firing up the smoker is just one of the many techniques we regularly rely on.
 
Over at Epicurious, it’s more of the same with their claim that the white-hot focus on all things below of the Mason-Dixon line will push even further south to Brazil, where churrascaria reigns. I will admit I was getting tired of food media hitting me with yet another recipe for the world’s best fried chicken and waffles, so reading about meat-centric Brazilian barbecue is definitely something to look forward to. [ Read Full Post ]

By Kirk Deeter

Tim Romano and I made our first trip together as a photographer-writer team for Wild on the Fly magazine in 2003. We went to southern Chile to fish for trout in the region around Coyhaique, and came away with a great story. But more importantly, we forged a strong friendship that has lasted for a decade now. Interestingly, we don't travel and fish together as often as you might think. He's usually heading north as I'm heading south, but we do have a killer F&S piece brewing, based on a trip we took to Guyana last spring. That was our first collaboration since we rolled to Michigan to take in the crazy carp fishing scene around Beaver Island. [ Read Full Post ]

By Tim Romano

It's been about a month since we've run a caption contest. Since it's holiday time, and we're in the giving mood, we thought we'd let you all try for a pair of really nice waders. The best caption to the photo above wins a pair of Redington Sonic-Pro Wader pants that retail for $249.95.  [ Read Full Post ]

By Colin Kearns

Last week we threw our annual holiday party, which is always a great time because there’s always some great wild game cooked and shared from members of the staff. For this week’s Food Fight, we’re featuring all of the wild dishes from the party (as well as one dessert because, well, it features bacon and bourbon). Vote for your favorite.

1. Elk Shepherd’s Pie from Donna Ng, Field & Stream copy chief
2. Muley Rolls from Alex Robinson, Outdoor Life online content editor
3. Elk Chili from Kim Gray, Field & Stream associate art director
4. Venison Sausage Italian Meatballs from John Taranto, Outdoor Life senior editor

5. Blackened Redfish with Mango Salsa from Mike Toth, Field & Stream executive editor
6. Elk Empanadas with Chimichurri from Amanada McNally, Director of Public Relations
7. Smoked Salmon from Brian Peterson, Western Sporting Goods Manager
8. Bacon and Bourbon Pecan Pie from Kristyn Brady, Field & Stream assistant editor

Here are the other posts from Meat Week, in case you missed any:
- How to Cook Whitetail Deer Ribs
- Rules for Grinding Wild Game (And Mom's Meatloaf Recipe)
- [ Read Full Post ]

By Tim Romano

Here are two videos that you have to see to believe. The first is a handful of catfish calmly sucking pigeons off the bank. I'm not kidding. When I showed it to Deeter and asked him what he thought about it, he quickly replied, "Haven't you ever used the size 36/0 Chernobyl Pigeon?" [ Read Full Post ]

By Tim Romano

You know a wedding is going to be a good one when it's held on the banks of the Big Horn in Montana and the save the date card says "Waders Optional." So I just had to share this "save the date" I received the other day. The names and faces have been obscured to protect the innocent...  [ Read Full Post ]