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Wild Harvest TV

FROM TV-TO-TABLE

Guided by the land, crafted by a chef – a journey from untamed landscapes to refined dining at Rouge.

Wild Harvest is a celebration of nature, culinary artistry, and adventure. Each episode pairs expert forager Les Stroud (a.k.a. Survivorman) with Chef Paul Rogalski of Calgary’s Rouge Restaurant, as they forage wild ingredients across North America and turn them into unforgettable dishes.

  • Les and Paul harvesting cat tails. Photo credit: Laura Bombier.
  • Survivorman Les Stroud and Chef Paul Rogalski's wild-to-plate approach brings a great passion to our menu choices.
  • Mussels by the sea.
  • Chef Paul Rogalski hard at work at the Temagami camp.
  • Survivorman, Les Stroud drilling for gold (not literally), but looking for a tree's syrup.
  • Chef Paul's Goodneck barnacle pasta. Photo credit: Kevin Kossowan.
  • Leading men of Wild Harvest Films.

In each episode, Les ventures into diverse landscapes across North America to forage for wild, seasonal ingredients – from coastal shorelines to boreal forests. He then brings his harvest to Paul, who transforms these raw, often unfamiliar plants, fungi, and proteins into inspired gourmet dishes.

The show blends the thrill of exploration with the artistry of fine dining, offering viewers a rare look at the journey from wild ingredient to plate. Along the way, it celebrates sustainability, the deep connection between food and environment, and the joy of discovering flavours hidden in plain sight.

Paul’s TV Guide

Season 3 (Now on APT, PBS & Create TV)

The adventure continues! Season Three now airis on American Public Television and PBS, inviting viewers to experience more wild-foraging expeditions across North America.

While episode breakdowns aren’t yet public, the format remains: Les forages, Chef Paul creates, and viewers gain insight into unfamiliar edible landscapes.

Season 2 (2022)

Season Two continues the same spirit of discovery. Foraging landscapes include wild hillsides and coniferous forests, where ingredients like spring beauty, catnip, and Sitka spruce push Chef Paul to stretch his culinary creativity.

Season 1 (2021)

The inaugural season sets the stage with a bold exploration of diverse ecosystems – from the Oregon coast to the boreal forests of Canada. Each episode highlights one wild ingredient (or handful!), with Paul crafting inventive dishes on the spot.

Throughout, Season One showcases Paul Rogalski’s ingenuity in turning bold, unfamiliar ingredients into dishes that taste as adventurous as they look.

Want to try your hand at recreating Chef Paul’s recipes from the show? You can download your favourite recipe from the official website and have yourself a Wild Harvest feast at home.

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