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Why Colorado and New Mexico are Fighting a Hot War Over Green Chile

“],”filter”:{“nextExceptions”:”img, blockquote, div”,”nextContainsExceptions”:”img, blockquote, a.btn, a.o-button”},”renderIntial”:true,”wordCount”:350}”> Last September, hungry to know more, I aimed my car at Colorado’s biggest, boldest celebration of the crop: the Pueblo Chile and Frijoles Festival, held annually around harvest time. I drove up on a blue-sky Saturday, and I was psyched, partly because…

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Big, Bad, Basted: Cooking Record-Sized Fish

“],”filter”:{“nextExceptions”:”img, blockquote, div”,”nextContainsExceptions”:”img, blockquote, a.btn, a.o-button”},”renderIntial”:true,”wordCount”:350}”> Everyone loves a good fishing story, and anglers love recounting a battle between rod and beast, the story growing more exaggerated each time it’s told. The details become bolder, more colorful, more intense. We only wish that, when they’re cooked up for…

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Our Favorite Post-Hike Cheap Beers for Fall

“],”filter”:{“nextExceptions”:”img, blockquote, div”,”nextContainsExceptions”:”img, blockquote, a.btn, a.o-button”},”renderIntial”:true,”wordCount”:350}”> As we dip our toes into fall (or go kicking and screaming), we prepare ourselves for crisp leaves, weather, and beer. There’s no better way to enter the season than taking a long hike and celebrating afterwards with a good brew. Notice how…

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YETI is Coming Out with a $60 Cocktail Shaker – Do You Need It?

“],”filter”:{“nextExceptions”:”img, blockquote, div”,”nextContainsExceptions”:”img, blockquote, a.btn, a.o-button”},”renderIntial”:true,”wordCount”:350}”> YETI is releasing the Rambler Cocktail Shaker ($60) this fall. So, of course we had to get our hands on one to test. The Rambler is made with stainless steel, has double-wall insulation, and is described as nearly indestructible. If that sounds…

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Arby’s Wants to Take You on a Hike Through the Colorado Rockies

“],”filter”:{“nextExceptions”:”img, blockquote, div”,”nextContainsExceptions”:”img, blockquote, a.btn, a.o-button”},”renderIntial”:true,”wordCount”:350}”> On September 12, 2023, Arby’s is headed into the great outdoors. To celebrate the launch of their new Big Game Burger, the fast-food restaurant is inviting a limited number of fans on a hike in the Colorado Rockies. A spin on their…

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The Game Show with Chef Elias Cairo

“],”filter”:{“nextExceptions”:”img, blockquote, div”,”nextContainsExceptions”:”img, blockquote, a.btn, a.o-button”},”renderIntial”:true,”wordCount”:350}”> (Photo: Kirk Warner) Outside’s The Game Show with Elias Cairo Teaches You Everything You Need to Know About Cooking Game Meat Chef and butcher Elias Cairo of Portland’s Olympia Provisions launch a six-episode cooking series about the unique thrill of cooking wild…

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Outside’s “The Game Show” with Elias Cairo Teaches You Everything You Need to Know About Cooking Game Meat

“],”filter”:{“nextExceptions”:”img, blockquote, div”,”nextContainsExceptions”:”img, blockquote, a.btn, a.o-button”},”renderIntial”:true,”wordCount”:350}”> In “The Game Show,” the new cooking series from Outside, chef and butcher Elias Cairo combines his love of the outdoors with cooking wild game—often over an open fire. From rabbit and quail to venison and turkey, he clearly explains butchery and…

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Honey-Glazed Crispy Quail with Spiced Biryani

Serves: 6 Prep: 30 minutes Cook time: 30 minutes For the Quail: 1. Remove the spine from the quail using a small sharp knife or butcher scissors. Place the quail breast-side up on a cutting board and press directly on the center to flatten. Repeat for remaining quail.…

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Grilled Venison Steak Frites

Serves: 2-4 Prep: 40 minutes 1. Preheat a wood fire grill or safely contained fire pit with an aromatic hardwood like cherry or apple. 2. Heat a cast-iron pan directly over the hot embers. Add duck fat or butter directly to the hot pan. Carefully place cooked potatoes…

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