A Taste of the Wild and Domestic with Chef Jesse Griffiths: An Exploration of Local Meat Food Systems Through Hunting, Ranching, and Cooking

About this episode

Kara Kroeger and Chef Jesse Griffiths explore the local meat food systems in Central Texas through hunting, ranching, and cooking.

Join me, Kara Kroeger, and one of my favorite chefs and mentors, Jesse Griffiths, as we embark on a fascinating exploration of Central Texas' vibrant wild and domesticated meat scene with a man who knows it like no other. Our rich dialogue interweaves Jesse's commitment to utilizing and supporting his local food system at a level few other chefs achieve, with stories from Dai Due Butcher Shop and Supper Club, to his educational wild game hunting and cooking pursuits at the New School of...

People in this episode

Host: Kara Kroeger

Guest: Jesse Griffiths

Topics covered

• local meat systems
• hunting
• ranching
• cooking
• food systems
• Central Texas

Keywords

• local food
• wild game
• cooking
• meat
• hunting
• Texas
• sustainable food

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Dai Due Butcher Shop, New School of...

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