Hank Shaw (author) facts for kids

Hank Shaw (born July 30, 1970) is an American chef, writer, and outdoorsman. He is famous for his knowledge of wild foods. Hank shares recipes and tips on his website, Hunter Angler Gardener Cook. He has also written five cookbooks about preparing fish and wild game.

Early Life and Career

Hank Shaw was born in Westfield, New Jersey. He was the youngest of four children. He went to Stony Brook University and later earned a master's degree in history.

After college, Hank worked as a cook in restaurants. Then, he became a newspaper reporter. He wrote for several newspapers across the country. These included papers on Long Island, in Virginia, Minnesota, and California. He worked as a reporter until 2008.

Media Career

Hunter Angler Gardener Cook Website

Hank Shaw started his website, Hunter Angler Gardener Cook, in 2007. It has grown into a very popular place for wild food recipes. The website has over 1100 recipes. It has also won many awards, including the famous James Beard Award.

Television Appearances

Hank has appeared on several TV shows. He shared his wild food knowledge on shows like Andrew Zimmern’s Bizarre Foods. He was also on Mike Rowe's Somebody’s Gotta Do It and Steven Rinella's Meateater.

Cookbooks by Hank Shaw

Hank Shaw has written many books about cooking wild foods.

• Hunt, Gather, Cook: Finding the Forgotten Feast

This was Hank's first book, released in 2011. It teaches readers about hunting, fishing, and finding wild plants to eat. The New York Times praised the book. They said it helps people see the amazing food all around us in nature.

• Duck, Duck, Goose: Recipes and Techniques for Ducks and Geese, both Wild and Domesticated

Published in 2013, this book is all about cooking ducks and geese. It was named one of the best cookbooks of the year by Amazon.com.

• Buck, Buck, Moose: Recipes and Techniques for Cooking Deer, Elk, Moose, Antelope and Other Antlered Things

This book came out in 2016. It is a complete guide to cooking venison. Venison is meat from animals like deer, elk, and moose. This was the first book Hank released through his own company, H&H Books.

• Pheasant, Quail, Cottontail: Upland Birds and Small Game from Field to Feast

Released in 2018, this book focuses on cooking upland birds. These include pheasants and quails. It also covers small animals like rabbits.

• Hook, Line and Supper: New Techniques and Master Recipes for Everything Caught in Lakes, Rivers and Streams, and at Sea

This is Hank's most recent book, published in 2021. It teaches new ways to cook all kinds of fish and seafood. It helps people improve their cooking skills for both fresh and saltwater catches.

Awards and Recognition

Hank Shaw has won many awards throughout his career. He was nominated for a James Beard Award for his website in 2009 and 2010. He finally won this prestigious award in 2013.

He also won "Best Blog" from the International Association of Culinary Professionals in 2010 and 2011. His work was featured in the "Best Food Writing" collections in 2012 and 2013. In 2016, his book Buck Buck Moose won "Best Book" from the Outdoor Writers Association of America.