2022 NATIONAL INDIE EXCELLENCE AWARDS FINALIST — COOKBOOKS: GENERAL
“An ideal culinary resource replete with kitchen cook recipes for palate pleasing and appetite satisfying recipes…” —Midwest Book Review
Innovative wild game, fish, and fowl recipes for modern-day Providers: those who hunt, garden, cook, and live off the land
In our modern ways of cooking and eating, we’ve gotten out of touch with Mother Nature. Those who hunt, fish, and enjoy wild game know that we should always respect and cherish our food and where it comes from.
For hunter/chef Chad Belding and MMA star Chad Mendes, hunting and ethical farming are crucial ways to reinforce our connection to nature. In The Provider Cookbook, Belding and Mendes share recipes and stories to celebrate this way of life and keep it alive for generations to come. Here you’ll find everything from comfort-food classics to more refined cuisine, including:
Wild Game Stroganoff
Bear Bourguignon
Elk Pizza Meatballs
Korean Barbecue Venison Street Tacos
Wild Turkey and Dumplings
Mossy Pond’s Smother-Fried Quail
Duck Egg Rolls
Pulled Goose Barbecue Sandwiches
Seared Tuna Medallions
Cajun Fried Catfish Sandwiches
Brian’s Coconut Curry Halibut
They also share tips for properly storing food, plus recipes for domestic meats and their favorite vegetable sides and sauces. Accompanied by gorgeous food and landscape photography, the recipes and stories in The Provider Cookbook will take you on a journey from field and farm to table.Industry Reviews
"""No one knows a connection to food better than a hunter. This book really showcases the bond between the tradition of hunting and the act of sharing an amazing meal with friends and family. It bridges the gap between food and the hunter's unique connection to the outdoors.""
—Remi Warren, hunter, outdoor writer, and media personality
""Ready to eat like royalty? You'll find so many new favorites in The Provider Cookbook, you'll wonder how you were preparing wild game and domestic meats without it. This is the rare book that truly feeds body, mind, and soul.""
—George Brett, MLB Hall of Fame baseball player for the Kansas City Royals
""Nothing is more rewarding than the feeling of preparing a meal literally from start to finish, with no ‘middle men.' We as providers have full ability to ethically hunt, farm, and cook our own food, and it seems too many people are forgetting this—kudos to Belding and Mendes for keeping tradition alive.""
—Riley Green, country music superstar
""I've always loved the outdoors and sharing meals with family. This is so much more than just a cookbook!""
—Max Thieriot, actor
""Cooking is an art form, and Chad Belding and Chad Mendes understand that to their bones. Their passion shines through on every page of The Provider Cookbook.""
—Chad Ward, founder of Whiskey Bent BBQ Supply
""Feels almost weird to call this a cookbook because it's so much more . . . It's a tribute to a simpler time, to the ‘call of the wild,' and to amazing dishes that nourish not only our bodies, but the long-starved human spirit.""
—Clay Guida, fighter in the UFC Hall of Fame
""Filled with stunning photos and mouth-watering recipes, The Provider Cookbook is truly something to savor. The stories within will inspire everyone who appreciates traditional methods of acquiring and preparing food.""
—Cody ""No Love"" Garbrandt, former MMA Bantamweight Champion"
