Topic: Eat & Drink

In this episode of Cucina di Nina, Nina cooks for friend and world-renowned author Salman Rushdie. Recipes include Raw Kale Salad, Zucchini Pancetta Pasta, Saltimbocca Alla Romana (Veal Cutlet with Prosciutto), and Pomegranate Infused White Wine.

The Vail Symposium hosted its annual Mushroom Foray and Feast with Bill Windsor of the Colorado Mycological Society. Bill took a group of curious fungiphiles and newcomers into the woods to search for edible mushrooms and offered tips for discovering and identifying the delicious dirt dwelling treats. The trick seems to be looking for low areas, where water gathers.

John Sir Jesse and friends jump on the Galloping Goose and get whisked away to forge for mushrooms in the national forest. Learn how to pick mushrooms and even cook them.

With lunch looming, Chris and Molly Fischer hit the open water off Squibnocket in search of bass. Their search, however, ends with only a few feeble nibbles as the height of the excursion’s excitement — so much for living up to their last name. Maybe it was the eel bait, or maybe it was the hook, but the bass just weren’t fooled. Fear not though, Chris came prepared with some back-up tuna that they deliciously prepare and devouringly eat — raw. Yum!

The 147th Annual Agricultural Society Fair brought traditional livestock contests, racing pigs, fair rides and farmers to Martha's Vineyard.

Chris Fischer visits Mermaid Farm in West Tisbury. As the largest — with four cows — and only dairy farm on the Vineyard, they produce their own milk and make their own yogurt. After a morning jaunt to a secret blueberry patch Chris returns to enjoy his foraged findings with some ultra-fresh yogurt. All in all, it was a very good morning.

Dave loves the Plum

Aldo Radamus, director of Ski & Snowboard Club Vail, just can't get enough of Larkspur. Whether it's their elegant dinners or simply delicious burgers, this Vail local tells us why a meal at Larkspur can't be beat.

The Main Street Fire was a tragedy for the city of Ketchum & everyone in the Valley. Beloved historic institutions Whiskey Jacques & Dirty Little Roddy's were lost, seemingly forever. Business owners & residents share their thoughts on this terrible event.

Food always tastes better fresh from a garden. Ashley Green shows how to make fresh Korean Kimchi using ingredients from the garden.