Bison was once almost extinct. But a small group of ranchers have worked to bring them back and now bison is becoming a popular more healthy alternative to beef. But these majestic creatures are raised almost wild, and Chef Lynn has to come face to face with her fears when she has to handle them.
Up Next in Season A
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Pitchin' In: Avocado
Avocado is almost always served as an appetizer or used to enhance a dish. But Chef Lynn decides she wants to make it the star of a meal. Turns out the farmer she meets is a retired army officer and puts her through a serious avocado boot camp.
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Pitchin' In: Berries
Cloudberries or Bake Apples, as they are called in Newfoundland, can fetch up to $60 a gallon, because they are so rare and so tasty. But Chef Lynn has to battle her fear of heights to gather enough of them for a meal that celebrates the local tradition of living off the land.
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Pitchin' In: Potatoes
According to Chef Lynn, “ a day without a potato is like a day without sunshine”. So she’s keen to get down and dirty to dig up a variety of heirloom potatoes in Alberta. Trouble is, it’s all about operating heavy and dangerous machinery, and that freaks her out.
