Original Fare

Sep 4, 2013

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.

Sep 5, 2013

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.

Sep 8, 2013

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.

Sep 10, 2013

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!

Sep 15, 2013

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

Sep 24, 2013

Oct 1, 2013

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.

Oct 10, 2013

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.

Oct 16, 2013

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?

Oct 22, 2013

Oct 29, 2013

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.

Nov 7, 2013

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.

Nov 13, 2013

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.

Dec 13, 2013

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

Dec 20, 2013

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.

Jan 8, 2014

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.

Jan 21, 2014

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

Jan 24, 2014

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

Feb 5, 2014

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.