In this episode, we delve into the thrilling world of spearfishing with none other than Valentine Thomas, a former London lawyer turned sustainable spearfisher woman. A renowned expert in the field, Valentine has not only mastered the art of spearfishing but has also become an influential advocate for sustainable food practices.
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Episode Overview:
- How did Valentine Thomas got started with spearfishing?
- Spearfishing tactics and what the initial investment looks like
- Where to go spearfish as a beginner?
- Why farmed salmon is not always a bad thing
- An overview of her new book called Good Catch: A Guide to Sustainable Fish and Seafood with Recipes from the World's Oceans
- A sneak peek into some of the recipes in the book
- How to cook odd bits of fish like head, bone marrow, skin, scales, and more?
- How to properly store fish once you bring it home?
- How to cook fish over a fire?
- The future of sustainable seafood consumption
- Valentine tells one of her wildest spearfishing stories
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