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Lionfish, Oregon Grape & Coconut

Season 2 Episode 213 | 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..

Aired: 05/01/22
Distributed nationally by American Public Television
Extras
Les has Paul focus solely on one ingredient, the Sitka spruce tree.
Les shares his thoughts on weeds and teaches Paul some are delicious.
Maple trees, a sugar shack and patience are required for the team in this episode.
Les finds a beauty patch of flowers and puts Paul to work.
The team visits a fishing lodge in the visually stunning Pacific Northwest.
Early spring in wine country presents challenges for the team.
Paul crafts a meal with roots and flowers Les found behind a local mall.
Special guest Ron James joins the team for this not so simple culinary adventure.
Les and Paul focus on one indecent, at two different stages of growth.
The team visits tidal pools where they responsibly harvest flavors of the pacific.
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