Cookshack Presents Live Chat with Sporting Chef

Scott Leysath, the Sporting Chef from television's popular HuntFishCook, scheduled for live chat with members of Cookshack's Barbecue Forum at 9 p.m. Eastern on October 30, 2006.

(PRWEB) October 29, 2006 -- Cookshack, Inc. is pleased to announce a live chat with Scott Leysath, game chef extraordinaire, writer and media personality. The chat is open to members of the Cookshack Barbecue Forum. (Scroll down for instructions for joining the chat.)

You've seen him sautéing wild ducks and roasting venison; now he's smokin'. Scott Leysath, the Sporting Chef of TV's HuntFishCook uses Cookshack smokers to smoke-cook game meats.

From Scott's bio on www.sportingchef.com:
"Since the late 1980's Scott Leysath has been recognized as a leading authority on proper preparation of fish and game. Building on a corporate restaurant management background, Leysath opened his own Sacramento, California restaurant in 1987. Along with innovative fish and game items on the daily menu, he invited sportsmen to bring in their bagged fish and game so he could show them how it is supposed to taste. His reputation for extraordinary fish and game cooking led to his catering enterprise, Silver Sage Caterers.

For over a decade, Silver Sage Caterers provided exceptional meals for Northern California sporting groups such as Ducks Unlimited, California Waterfowl Association, National Wild Turkey Federation, Mule Deer Federation, Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, California Deer Association and Safari Club International. Scott is no longer active in the catering business, but his business partner, Greg Cornell, has kept Silver Sage going strong in Northern California.

Writer and Media Personality
Scott is a regular contributor for a handful of outdoor publications. He has authored a popular cookbook, with two new books due for release in 2006. He spent four years on HGTV's Home Grown Cooking with Paul James. When not in front of the camera giving useful cooking tips or preparing dishes, Scott scripted, coordinated and directed the show's cooking segments. The popular program can still be seen Monday - Friday on the Do-It-Yourself Network (DIY). He makes weekly personal appearances on outdoor-related television and radio programs nationwide. His Sporting Chef TV show earned popular acclaim, including back-to-back Excellence in Craft Awards from the Southeastern Outdoor Press Association.

HuntFishCook
In 2005, Scott joined forces with Donny McElvoy, long-time host of The Outdoor Advantage TV show. Their new show, HuntFishCook, does just that. They hunt, fish, cook and explore all things outdoors. The show combines two very different hosts from two different coasts. It's fun, entertaining and, along the way, the viewer will learn a great deal about how to get their fish and game to the table and what to do with it once you drag it home.

Ducks Unlimited TV
Every week, Scott prepares a new waterfowl recipe on Ducks Unlimited TV on OLN. Scott has worked with DU and other conservation groups such as The California Waterfowl Association and The South Carolina Waterfowl Association to help others make the most of their harvested fish and game."

To read more about the Sporting Chef, visit www.sportingchef.com

Live Chat with the Sporting Chef on Cookshack Barbecue Forum
For a live chat with Scott, sign in to the Cookshack Barbecue Forum(http://forum.cookshack.com/groupee) at 6 p.m. Pacific, 8 p.m. Central, and 9 p.m. Eastern, on Monday, October 30, 2006. He will answer questions and offer ideas for anyone who is interested in adding that old-fashioned wood smoked flavor and retaining moisture when preparing game meats.

(The Forum is open to anyone interested in barbecue and smoked foods and there is no cost to join. Click the link and sign up today.)

To access the live chat, go to the Forum's chat home page (http://forum.cookshack.com/eve/chat) and click on the link to "The Sporting Chef."

Cookshack Barbecue Equipment
Cookshack manufactures smoker ovens for commercial, home, and competition use under the brand names of Cookshack and Fast Eddy's by Cookshack. Cookshack has an industry-wide reputation for its high quality products and exceptional customer service. The company has been in business for over 40 years and ships its products worldwide. Cookshack is privately held and is located in Oklahoma. Commercial equipment is NSF approved and UL listed; most stainless steel models are USDA approved. Residential equipment is UL listed. Made in the USA.

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Resources
www.cookshack.com
www.sportingchef.com

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