Food

Les Stroud's Wild Harvest

Season 2 teaches outdoor and culinary enthusiasts how to harvest and cook with wild, edible ingredients like cattail, mussels, pine mushrooms, and more. Travel with Les, star of the TV show Survivorman, and chef Paul Rogalski as they take viewers on a foraging adventure, gathering unexpected ingredients across the wilds of North America.

Horseradish & Tumbleweed Mustard

26m 37s

Behind an urban mall, Les discovers an abundance of delicious roots and flowers, which he shares with Paul. Using his restaurant's kitchen, Paul gets to work crafting a meal with the newly discovered local flavors.

Episodes

  • Horseradish & Tumbleweed Mustard: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Horseradish & Tumbleweed Mustard

    S2 E214 - 26m 37s

    Behind an urban mall, Les discovers an abundance of delicious roots and flowers, which he shares with Paul. Using his restaurant's kitchen, Paul gets to work crafting a meal with the newly discovered local flavors.

  • Lionfish, Oregon Grape & Coconut: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Lionfish, Oregon Grape & Coconut

    S2 E213 - 26m 55s

    Wild harvesting takes place in the sea and on land. Les does his part to cull the exploding lionfish population in the Caribbean Sea. A curveball ingredient from Les’s pantry and a kitchen on the beach get Chef Paul and guest chef Vanessa Matute’s creative thoughts flowing..

  • Tidal Pools: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Tidal Pools

    S2 E211 - 26m 5s

    Special guest Fiona Hamersley Chambers guides the group to tidal pools where they responsibly harvest flavors of the pacific. Later, the Wild Harvest team enjoys a beachside RV and campsite, including Paul’s experimentation kitchen.

  • Fiona's Forager Farm: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Fiona's Forager Farm

    S2 E210 - 26m 39s

    Les forages the oceanside with ethnobotanist Fiona Hamersley Chambers. The surprise they gathered, combined with items from Fiona’s farm, presents some colorful ingredients for Paul to work with.

  • Juniper: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Juniper

    S2 E209 - 26m 31s

    Set in the area around Paul's cousin's cottage, Les and Paul focus on one indecent, at two different stages of growth. Paul reminisces about his past while cooking dinner. Les makes a cocktail. The team is surprised at the results of their experiments.

  • Cattail & Balsam Fir: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Cattail & Balsam Fir

    S2 E208 - 26m 37s

    RV camping has its pleasures. Les & Paul hike a familiar area close by and get dirty, gathering a Wild Harvest staple, and Les introduces a new tree flavor to the mix. Paul’s RV camp cookery provides an exciting twist on a classic soup and dessert.

  • Trout Lily & Simple Syrup: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Trout Lily & Simple Syrup

    S2 E207 - 26m 20s

    Legendary comedian Ron James joins the team in harvesting a key ingredient for Paul’s culinary challenge. Rest assured, nothing fishy was going on as Les gifts Paul a red-colored syrup that is simply delicious. Trout lily and sumac are on the counter. Paul listens to Ron’s thoughts on his creations.

  • Maple & Milkweed: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Maple & Milkweed

    S2 E206 - 26m 42s

    Les shares his sugar shack and syrup-making expertise with Paul while gifting him a familiar and favorite foraged ingredient. The sweet results are created with fire.

  • Sitka Spruce: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Sitka Spruce

    S2 E205 - 26m 35s

    While still at the remote fishing lodge, Les tasks Paul to focus on one ingredient, which proves to be a good thing as the team finds themselves with interesting company both at the lodge and at Paul’s impromptu outdoor kitchen.

  • Rainbows & Fiddleheads: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Rainbows & Fiddleheads

    S2 E204 - 26m 40s

    While at a remote fishing lodge in the Pacific Northwest, the team explores the harvesting opportunities the area has to offer. Rainbow trout and unique fiddleheads are on the menu.

  • Spring Beauty & Catnip: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Spring Beauty & Catnip

    S2 E203 - 26m 38s

    While hiking in a coniferous forest, Les comes across a large patch of Spring Beauty. After a respectful harvest, Les reveals a secret ingredient from his pantry for Paul, adding to his culinary challenge. As always, Kevin captures the moments in stunning detail.

  • Foraged Plants From Europe: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Foraged Plants From Europe

    S2 E202 - 26m 52s

    While walking along an irrigation canal, Les tasks Paul to forage some stinging nettle. Paul combines the newly foraged items with some gathered by Les with domestic ingredients showcasing that they can work together in harmony. When all was said and done, Paul finds himself in the weeds.

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