Ep 10. Wilderness Cooking

Man, Fire, Food is a culinary show that explores the different ways to cook food with open flames. The show particularly highlights the skill of outdoor cooking and the tools used to craft savory meals that can be made with only the natural elements.

In the 10th episode of season 3, entitled Wilderness Cooking, the show takes viewers on a journey through various wilderness locations. Host Roger Mooking travels to remote regions and meets with talented chefs who cook up amazing outdoor meals utilizing techniques like foraging, hunting and fishing.

The episode opens with a breathtaking aerial view of a vast wilderness area. Mooking lands at a remote campsite in the wilderness where he meets with local chefs who are skilled in cooking under the open sky. Throughout the episode, Mooking introduces viewers to some of the local wildlife and how to prepare them for meals.

At the start of the episode, Mooking meets with Chef Paul Rogalski, the owner of Rouge Restaurant, who takes him on a paddle down the Bow River in Calgary. They use local ingredients to whip up a delicious meal, including a Trout dish filled with herbs, vegetables and spices. The dish is cooked over open flames and finished off with roasted mushrooms and berries.

Next, Mooking ventures into the woods to meet with Chef Craig Cyr, who specializes in Caribou and Moose. Craig is the head chef of a group of hunting and fishing guides and is an expert in foraging, fishing, and hunting. After a successful day of fishing and hunting, Craig creates a delicious feast by using a combination of fresh caught fish and game meats. He cooks the meats over open flames and serves it with wild mushrooms and berries.

In the final segment, Mooking meets with Chef Marty Carpenter, who takes him to a remote lake in the heart of British Columbia. Here Mooking and Carpenter create a meal that includes Sockeye Salmon that was caught only hours before. Carpenter fills the salmon with fresh herbs and lemons and then roasts it over a fire. He serves it with a side of roasted potatoes and carrots that were also cooked in the flames.

Wilderness Cooking showcases the use of natural elements to cook meals from scratch. Viewers watch as skilled chefs demonstrate their expertise in not only cooking but also in the art of survival. The show is a must-watch for outdoor enthusiasts and those who enjoy learning new cooking techniques as it uncovers the secrets of cooking in the wild and gives viewers a real taste of the great outdoors.