This is where it all started, I went back to see how things have changed and how much this channel has grown. Hands down one of the best foraging/ fishing/ adventuring/ catch and cook up channels around. I wish you the best of luck!
@noidnamlob86642 жыл бұрын
Here another year later! It’s amazing to see
@socal.sunshine2 жыл бұрын
Going all the way back to the first episode. Love seeing how this channel has grown, but also how its stuck so close to its roots. I cant wait to see what another 3 years has in store
@tomi19646 жыл бұрын
My Okinawan Grandfather would collect them at low tide and my Grandmother would crack them open, rinse in saltwater and feed us on shore. So sweet, so delish... the best memories!
@MGiordano5 жыл бұрын
Not sure how I got here, but glad I have arrived. What a great channel, can't wait to see what else you have in store! Thanks for sharing.
@KiwiFin5 жыл бұрын
Man it's like being back home in NZ and being able to eat straight out of the ocean! So awesome thank you!!
@WekaDigitalMediaNZ6 жыл бұрын
The best way to eat those sea urchins is raw, straight from the sea. Here in New Zealand us Māori love eating those! My favourite seafood, your ones looked delicious!
@OutdoorChefLife6 жыл бұрын
Definitely raw urchin is best! I hope to forage in New Zealand one day!! Are there any strict laws about harvesting sea life there?
@WekaDigitalMediaNZ6 жыл бұрын
There are limits to every shellfish and size limits on others. Just take enough for a feed and leave some for next time.
@OutdoorChefLife6 жыл бұрын
Weka Digital Media NZ sounds good, Thanks!
@tomi19646 жыл бұрын
❤️ Māori!
@panzarobbie5 жыл бұрын
Yessssssss
@Jett18734 жыл бұрын
“Knife is Life” This is the video that got me hooked. I remember after watching this I took the family to the tide pools in San Pedro (SoCal) and we found some Uni and mussels! Now we are always going! Thanks for the inspiration man!
@bkirstie4 жыл бұрын
Jett scott this is the first one. check him out now. he’s FULL time
@swarajnanda5990 Жыл бұрын
so good to come back and see where it all started. it has been wonderful watching you grow.
@nitroxide175 жыл бұрын
rip sausage piece that fell out
@michealogarro17165 жыл бұрын
nitroxide91 m
@michealogarro17165 жыл бұрын
What
@neohubris5 жыл бұрын
dog got it
@ZeliardFTW5 жыл бұрын
@@neohubris Yeah I was going to say I bet the dog didn't mind it dropping on the ground :)
@richardbidinger25775 жыл бұрын
I thought I was the only one.
@1ironbelle5 жыл бұрын
Thankful that I stumbled onto your channel(subscribed). Going through a rough patch in my life and vowed that I am going to start going out again and camping. I live in So Cal so never really visited Nor Cal except for the one time trip to San Fran and the Sierras. I love your videos and now Mendocino is on my list. Very interesting this camping on the beach. So beautiful.
@tanyatomblin71885 жыл бұрын
I really like how you add the fishing limits of the season, very helpful!
@alexandregoulet1639 Жыл бұрын
Used to go on these big camping trips with some friends up there. We'd dive for abalone (back when there was still enough of them and kelp beds were healthy), spearfish and harvest shellfish and urchins. Best camping cookouts. Thanks for the vids, takes me back!
@sunflowrsoph4 жыл бұрын
Knife is life! Choosing this video because I think this is the first one I ever saw! Dont know exactly how I came across your channel but so glad I did! ✨✨
@OutdoorChefLife4 жыл бұрын
Hi Sophia, you won a knife! Message me on IG if you can @outdoorcheflife
@OutdoorChefLife4 жыл бұрын
Sophia, you have 1 more day to claim your prize or a new winner will be chosen!
@damianson4 жыл бұрын
"Knife is life" on a roll watching these videos lol
@coastalforagingwithcraigev84476 жыл бұрын
Nice video and what a great environment,those sea urchins are many times bigger than the our green "shore" urchins here in the UK,it would not be worth the effort to try and find the minimal amount of roe.I didn't know your urchins made a hole to live in. There must be many types food to forage at that location. Urchin roe is a great delicacy in Mediterranean countries.It was a shame your gas ran out,thanks for posting and well done, I've subscribed,kind regards Craig
@OutdoorChefLife6 жыл бұрын
Hi Craig, thank you for watching my video! Really appreciate it, since I’m a big fan of your videos!! Yeah those purple urchins literally burrow themselves into the rocks. I’ll be making more videos foraging different things in our environment. Thanks for subscribing!
@coastalforagingwithcraigev84476 жыл бұрын
I will really look forward to learning about your shore life and perhaps visit one day,kind regards Craig
@OutdoorChefLife6 жыл бұрын
Yes! Do come visit one day, would love to show you around!
@coastalforagingwithcraigev84476 жыл бұрын
I circumstances permit Taku ,it will certainly be on my list ,regards Craig
@anthonyrstrawbridge4 жыл бұрын
Knife is life
@wayneford56698 ай бұрын
To me, the reason for backpacking, is to enjoy myself. I always took what I needed, to enjoy myself. But, I usually went on 10 - 14 day trips; ranging from ocean to desert; but usually in the mountains of the High Sierra. On a long, 17 trip; in the Sierras, with a group; I carried up to 4 lbs of medical gear; I was an advanced EMT, and worked every day, for years, in a busy E.R. I think I used every item in that kit, at least once. (I did a lot of suturing, and other advanced procedures.) And, of course, I "had" to have 3, or so, lbs.of fishing gear. My 3 or 4 lbs. of photo gear (pre- digital) provided 20 years of beautiful slides, which still brighten my evenings, now that I'm older. I carried "extra gear, on every trip. I found that those "extras" provided value, that was worth the extra weight. However, I was strong, healthy, and willing to carry the weight. I used this "system" to backpack, around a thousand miles, in the wildest parts of the High Sierra (check out Tehiite Valley and the Ionian Basin). Along with the "essentials", I carried 65 lbs. or so; except for a 17 day trip, into the highest, wildest areas, when I started with 96 lbs. I wasn't very fast; but, when that pack came off, I was happy to relax with all the things that made me safe, and comfortable. Don't be afraid to carry some comforts with you. Just, be aware that you'll be a little more tired, and won't cover as much ground. But, if you're not in a race, or weight-carrying-contest; don't be afraid to carry what will make you happy. THAT'S the real reason for backpacking! However, be aware of your companions' wants and needs. They matter, too.
@LetsGoFlyers20116 жыл бұрын
That looked delicious! Would be worth a vacation just to camp there and stuff myself on fresh uni. Funny, I was almost turned off of them, the first time I tried them they weren't so fresh. But then a sushi chef I befriended had me try some fresh ones... well, that's the kind of taste that makes your eyes roll in the back of your head. Cool vid.
@spencermckee59254 жыл бұрын
KNIFE IS LIFE!!! I love your content! It makes me wish I lived in a coastal town so that I could catch all of the yummy sushi treats 😋
@JigginwithG2 жыл бұрын
Had to comeback for the first episode! 🎣💯 awesome work man. I’m just starting mine out. Your a legend
@davidgatten10335 жыл бұрын
"They won't stab you" says the guy with the wrapped up finger haha kidding, I know you can grab em but it's kind of funny
@chuckbodnar57565 жыл бұрын
I was watching a TV special on harvesting purple sea urchins off Santa Catalina Island. They pack up and sell the Uni to Japanese markets and are making a fortune doing it. I watched you open the Uni with you knife. The guy in the TV special had a really unique tool to crack op-en the Uni. It looked like a pair of pliers but instead of a vice point it had two flat plates that came together when squeezed. After you squeezed it you used it like a hammer and just busted into the Uni. Once in you released the handles and the spring blades split open the Uni. Using this tool he was able to get a nice clean cut into the Uni and split them open. No spikes in your fingers and the egg sacks were undamaged. Look into it. I do not know what the tool is called but it worked great. CB
@j.skinski97304 жыл бұрын
Cooking an entire breakfast with a leatherman and a rice paddle! Definitely subscribing!
@justinvo76784 жыл бұрын
knife is life! Wow you've come a long way in your video production and editing!! keep going!
@PotentPotatoe833 жыл бұрын
production quality has really skyrocketed, can't deny the great content either!
@kekoamaunakea44732 жыл бұрын
Wow you’ve been around awhile Taku, great content, smooth actor!!🤙🏾Mele Kalikimaka (Merry Christmas)Braddah!! MLR&Aloha Your Boy Duke&Ohana.🤙🏾
@DAAraiz5 жыл бұрын
Heeey, deschutes! I live in Oregon so I’ve actually been to the brewery in bend, good taste man, Oregon pretty much rocks.
@shamdog1234 жыл бұрын
“Knife is life” Thanks for the quality content!
@iBcPirate5 жыл бұрын
Jeeeez that uni was huge!! Awesome video once again
@yettekovjrwilson42165 жыл бұрын
Hey just saw your video. I had to subscribe. I used to live for a little bit in Oregon. Keep these videos coming. I am in Maryland and I have got to get back out there.
@utahjag2 жыл бұрын
Adam and Fisherman's Life (Matt?) both recommended you so here I am! Looking forward to your cooking adventures from start to finish. 1st, hope you made up yourself a cooking pouch with things like a cutting board, knife, spices, SALT and such things that you always have with you :)
@lazydayz83626 жыл бұрын
Nice video! Miss living on the Humboldt coast. Keep up the great content!
@andrewsigala74704 жыл бұрын
"knife is life" Great informative videos, great content keep up the good work............... Ok I think that's all your videos I hope that's worth the hour of my life spent lol! I'm going to throw you a freebie t-shirt idea, I had a lot of time to think of one while I was commenting on every single one of your videos............. (Idea) "Sharp Knives Matter" that's a freebie!
@kathyle40516 жыл бұрын
Just found this channel and it’s awesome!!! Keep it up outdoor chef!
@mengarooo31496 жыл бұрын
Hahaha, its okay if there's no rice...you got some nori, makes a perfect compliment with the uni...yummmm
@OutdoorChefLife6 жыл бұрын
true that, man!
@TonyCantShoot Жыл бұрын
Where it all began
@benjaminlouie43295 жыл бұрын
Checking out Outdoor Chef Life - pleasure meeting you this evening
@MusicaNLAlma5 жыл бұрын
my mouth is so watering. you're a legend!
@ZeliardFTW5 жыл бұрын
Loving your videos! Never tried Uni/sea urchin but I have to one day! Im not too much of a fan of shellfish, but I love fish! I wish my tastebuds didn't betray me lol. Even though you didn't get rice, you still had beer, uni and seaweed/nori!
@SquiggySquog5 жыл бұрын
Awesome video. Greetings from Humboldt County!
@tylergunn35556 жыл бұрын
My siblings and I call uni 'sea butter'
@soni1085 жыл бұрын
Awesome - you should come to Minnesota next summer to boundary waters with us for 3-4 days of canoe, fishing & outdoor wilderness cooking. We would love to host you! Will cover your expenses. LMK
@sr20DETdrift5 жыл бұрын
4:10 Anthony Bourdain would have loved getting in on that uni
@kentathomasnaoi32706 жыл бұрын
Dude! So great to see you KZfaq as well :) I really liked this. Keep it up ~
@OutdoorChefLife6 жыл бұрын
Kenta-Thomas Naoi thanks Kenta! Appreciate the love
@johnchang86525 жыл бұрын
may i ask where this campsite is at? i was thinking doing the same thing you did this summer. thanks
@aidenmak45955 жыл бұрын
5:50 *so tight* Then grunting sounds
@o.a.m95155 жыл бұрын
"Ughh" "aghh" "Damnn" "U want help? like can I get in there with the knife too?"
@K20yaj3 жыл бұрын
When Taku didn’t have his Lofi beat music...
@graysonjohnson11373 жыл бұрын
Lol
@email30215 жыл бұрын
I know so little about the ocean. I really enjoy these videos. The beach just isn’t something I see quite like that here in Oklahoma
@DAAraiz5 жыл бұрын
Those sea urchins were beautifully colored.
@capndorrritos2475 жыл бұрын
I've never tried Uni, really looking forward to eating it.
@DUDEfreestyle5 жыл бұрын
Awesome channel man, I'm a new subscriber. Keep up the awesome videos!
@tinamariefarmer44196 жыл бұрын
im East coast VA and NC. love the Outer Banks for camping
@cheesygoat82585 жыл бұрын
Ur vids are really cool and interesting compared to all the other content people make
@Steven_Snary-TBR3 жыл бұрын
Wooh, those purple ones are huge compare to what I found in Half Moon Bay.
@theodoretreebark61064 жыл бұрын
Knife is life Thank You
@nguyenj4274 жыл бұрын
“knife is life” I really wanna win a gyuto knife haha. But hey, I actually made it to your first vid! It’s crazy to see how far you’ve come! You’re channel is my favorite subscription and I can’t wait to see you hit 1MIL soon!!
@WashJosh4 жыл бұрын
I’ve been binge watching this whole time 💀 knife is life
@lysellaht66005 жыл бұрын
Amazing content! I love your videos because they’re very informational and not over-edited. May I ask where in Mendocino this was?? I’ve attempted to forage uni without having to dive or snorkel for them, but always fail. Where did you map yourself to on your phone?? -> where did you walk to from your campsite?? -> where was your campsite?? A reply would be much appreciated so I can help knock out these invasive species too 🤣 Thank you!! Subscribed 👍🏽
@OutdoorChefLife5 жыл бұрын
This was at van damme beach in mendocino. Anywhere in mendocino is really good. But at this spot, it has to be super low tide. around -1.0ft or lower. That's the only trick really, to go at the right time!
@lysellaht66005 жыл бұрын
Outdoor Chef Life I appreciate the info and reply!! Keep the videos coming because I already watched what you have lol
@EatingwhatisGiven5 жыл бұрын
Wow! nice video. I am wondering....how do you know what areas to look for Uni? I live in Korea, and coastal foraging is very common here. I would like to start doing it myself. But I have no idea exactly where to look. Is it usually just in a rocky area at low tide? Breakfast looked amazing too! Nice video, man. I am a new subscriber.
@OutdoorChefLife5 жыл бұрын
Yup! Rocky areas during low tide
@mpfrosty74194 жыл бұрын
Knife is life where it all started!
@djmlg41755 жыл бұрын
Man that is sooooooo YUMMMMY...That's how we eat them...Straight from the sea...
@Ruto6844 жыл бұрын
Knife for life, uni for days!! 😋🍣
@S1SD14N4 жыл бұрын
This is AMAZING 😱👍👍👌
@LGW3-Orchids-Exotics6 жыл бұрын
Looks like an interesting catch, clean, and cook. I have never tasted sea urchin, but now I am curious!
@turbodood795 жыл бұрын
Do these qualify as California gold? Also, do you season the rice with traditional sushi vinegar/sugar?
@chefinthewild15515 жыл бұрын
Yeah Mendocino!, that’s my second home chef!, I go big on kayak fishing and mushroom foraging over there. I ab dive but not last year, do you hit up the mushrooms?, I can put you on some of you don’t?. Enjoy the videos!.
@rbo3505 жыл бұрын
I have liked all of your vids so far, ocean, shrooms, plants.......you need a microphone with a wind sock thanks
@malikbenachour35116 жыл бұрын
9:15 would off been a cool thumbnail. Great vids though, keep up the good work.
@collagenbabe81733 жыл бұрын
Happy dawg. Taku and Jocelyn before the campstove upgrades.
@qraee5 жыл бұрын
grew up eating those, so good.
@shouli79684 жыл бұрын
Can anyone tell me where this location is ? I want to bring my kids to there camping this year. Thanks
@crbswiss4 жыл бұрын
knife is life I LOVE UNI!
@eightgeorge6 жыл бұрын
You have to get a better stove, I find the pocket rocket style is only really good for boiling water as the flame spread is too small for cooking . A good stove would be a cartridge butane stove that you can get in your Asian super markets and the fuel is about a dollar each. They can run for around 2 hours when you make a hot pot sukiyaki. If size is an issue then there are ones from china that has a wind protector that has an adapter for the cheap butane cartridges only $20. This is the best one i find for forging, also the Swedish army mess kit is kind of bullet proof, if you run out of alcohol you can always use wood. But i find the butane cartridges work the best as you can fine tune the flame. Also wood stoves are a bit messy to use and you have to find dry fire wood . Nice one mate good luck with your channel.
@OutdoorChefLife6 жыл бұрын
eightgeorge ok right on, thanks for those recommendations. I definitely need a better stove. I’ll look into them!
@SpamMusubi3086 жыл бұрын
A good wind screen is a must have item when using that type of stove
@classix7895 жыл бұрын
question: are all kinds of sea urchin edible? Or are there toxic ones? I never came across these. But harvesting looks like fun! Don't wanna risk it being a total dumb beginner tho :D
@eraserewrite Жыл бұрын
It’s been 4 years. Are you still a beginner? I need to know the character development if it exists!
@maryammurphy25996 жыл бұрын
Amazing, so cool!
@josephsaeteurn91586 жыл бұрын
love this beach.. went there last year and got some 9" abs under 5 feet water.. any difference in taste between the red and purple uni?
@OutdoorChefLife6 жыл бұрын
Joseph Saeteurn main thing is the huge size difference. Reds are huge. I think the purple ones are sweeter though.
@johnchang86525 жыл бұрын
where is this beach at?
@Ireneluvr5 жыл бұрын
Where is this at
@JDLHits4 жыл бұрын
KNIFE IS LIFE I MISS HAWAII
@schlaznger80493 жыл бұрын
Oh I'm down! you need spicy peppers for breakfast though.
@KimmieHD5 жыл бұрын
I love your lifestyle
@qifeizhang48344 жыл бұрын
Hi, with the COVID-19 situation, can you recommend some beaches that are still open for foraging now? Also, there’re 2 low tide times a day, would you recommend going during the AM low tide or PM low tide? Thanks!
@Mishi.michelle4 жыл бұрын
Go early enough and no one will bother you. I went out for the first time to half moon/ Pescadero areas and it was fine. All beach parking are closed so you’ll have to walk down to wherever you’re going.
@lauraeva40472 жыл бұрын
How do you know that water is safe to drink, since you’re washing your food in it ?.Also do you ever get sick, it doesn’t seem very sanitary. Would like to try it but want to be safe lol
@trevorpeterson42705 жыл бұрын
you have a super cool channel.
@harriscout5 жыл бұрын
I would really like to harvest some uni, this looks like a great spot. Do you happen to remember the general area in mendocino where you were?
@uhhhyou13622 жыл бұрын
had to rewTch this for the "gawd damn " part, ifykyk
@arthuriapendragon63954 жыл бұрын
Knife is life !
@tastybellie77365 жыл бұрын
I'm just sitting here rewatching all your old videos waiting for a new one. The weather has not been nice on the weekends to go out and explore. 😢😢😢
@OutdoorChefLife5 жыл бұрын
Yeah exactly why I haven't been able to post much content. Had a chance today but I failed. might not have anything to post this week :(
@tastybellie77365 жыл бұрын
@@OutdoorChefLife today was such a nice day to go out. If only I lived closer to the bay I would of gone out. But I have to wait for the weekends to go anywhere. No one has been posting any videos because of this weather. Hopefully we can go out soon to enjoy the outdoor life.
@vangkou22kv6 жыл бұрын
Oh man... u need to tell me this location lol, i need me some uni..u making my mouth watery...
@OutdoorChefLife6 жыл бұрын
almost every beach in mendocino! this one is Vandamme beach
@JuanCruz-no4bf5 жыл бұрын
Now i will add u as favorite and subscribe. Ur koo
@bus9864 жыл бұрын
Knife is life #Bingewatch #Quarantine
@Raz-Adventures4 жыл бұрын
Hi! Where in Mendocino did you go? We are planning to go next week and would love to forage some! Thanks for the awesome video.
@hsinglanjin5 жыл бұрын
Where along the Mendocino coast did you go to?
@tommychan64 жыл бұрын
Knife is life!!!
@BruhMakesGlass6 жыл бұрын
Supposedly according to mckkericher state park(spelled that terribly) we’ve got another five years no abalone season to let them breed. That’s one full 6 year life cycle without fishing them
@tamalpias6 жыл бұрын
My method for picking sea urchin is not precise but I always break a few medium size ones near a patch to see the quality. If they have small gonads it is usually the same for the rest in that patch. If so I would move on to the next patch. Only way to find out is breaking one open, if it is of good quality usually the rest in that patch is good as well.
@OutdoorChefLife6 жыл бұрын
Tamalpias another great tip! I’ll definitely be checking quality from now on
@SKISAY5 жыл бұрын
The urchin videos got me to subscribe.
@jimmunoz67016 жыл бұрын
Your my new chief 🤙🏿🤙🏿🤙🏿🤙🏿
@anthonyrstrawbridge4 жыл бұрын
Knife is life
@justintvsdma4 жыл бұрын
Uni is super Ono, "Knife is Life"
@GeorgiaSlayrz4 жыл бұрын
Knife is Life!
@roi99026 жыл бұрын
Which campsite is this? Good place...
@richardbidinger25775 жыл бұрын
I think I heard him say Mendocino.
@ScottBrooks4156 жыл бұрын
Hi there, new subscriber to your channel. Is there a certain time of year that the roe are biggest? I went out and harvested some myself and found almost no row in 15+ urchins. Could it be because most were just barely over the limit size?