Original Fare(2013)

2013-09-04

Let's forage! Actually, "foraging” is too delicate a word to describe a morning spent elbow deep in thick mud tugging and pulling clams from deep in the muck. Join Hank Shaw as he takes Kelly into the foggy waters of Bodega Bay California on the hunt for gaper clams.

2013-09-05

No fish? No food. No dinner. Kelly and blogger Alice Currah take on some feisty crabs in the Puget Sound before enjoying a Pacific Northwest Sunday brunch, featuring Alice's crab rangoon.

2013-09-08

Drink up on camping adventure! Head to Washington state with Kelly as she breaks down the tasting notes and grape growing requirements to pinot noir - a tempermental grape.

2013-09-10

There's no waiting in line for the hottest new dish in Texas. This is a hunt to table. Killer Chef Jesse Morris takes Kelly out on her first hunt as he shows his buddies how to go beyond the bacon wrap and get into dove carnitas!

2013-09-15

Something big is happening in Texas. They are making good wine! Check out the Duchman Winery for a taste of the South.

2013-09-24

2013-10-01

Want to choose the perfect bottle? Was it hot or cold when the grapes were grown? You'll be surprised to learn how important the growing season weather is when picking a vintage and food pairing.

2013-10-10

Want to get a true foodie experience in the PDX? From hard candy to craft beers to tea, Kelly explores those mad scientists we call artisans in Portland.

2013-10-16

Where can you forage through town to cook the most local, sustainable steak frites? In Central Coast, California of course! Did we mention these are duck fat fries?

2013-10-22

2013-10-29

Did your beef go pasture to table? Kelly discovers why "grassfed" is misleading and how much better meat can taste when you ditch the commercial antibiotics, overstuffed feedboxes and stress.

2013-11-07

Could you hunt for your own dinner? It might be the best way to make sure you are eating healthy, sustainable meat. Kelly goes duck hunting in Northern California to see if she can overcome her fear of guns. Tell us what you think in the comments.

2013-11-13

With all the focus on the big meal, which wines should you serve with Thanksgiving dinner? Original Fare pairs their favorite wines with a stuffing recipe.

2013-12-13

Learn how to make a killer cocktail to get your Holiday party rockin'.

2013-12-20

Take a trip to the Lowcountry mud to find the best oysters South Carolina has to offer. Then learn two ways you can enjoy your bounty.

2014-01-08

Want a taste of great southern BBQ? Look no further than Rodney Scott, the ultimate pitmaster at the Garden and Gun Jubilee. He threw an all-night pig roast our taste buds will never forget.

2014-01-21

Learn about the gullah geechee food culture and the perfect lowcountry fish fry.

2014-01-24

The lowcountry of South Carolina is full of fresh seafood options. Kelly learns how to elevate her fresh catch with a leek fondue.

2014-02-05

Think it doesn't matter if your liquor comes from local ingredients? Think again. Kelly does a blind taste test when she visits TOPO Distillery in Chapel Hill, NC.