Chef Pyet DeSpain heads to Yurok Country along California’s wild North Coast. In this episode of SPIRIT PLATE, Chef Pyet DeSpain journeys to Northern California’s Yurok homelands, where she fishes for ...

Cooking a live eel was a challenge I didn’t see coming! From its wild movements to the unexpected cooking process, this experience was nothing like I imagined.

This video features a traditional provincial dish made with Asian swamp eel, locally known as kiwet, cooked together with stewed vegetables. Using time-honored techniques and simple ingredients, the ...

Eel blood is highly toxic: the New York Times reported in 1899 that a dozen drops is enough to kill a dog. The poison is destroyed by heat, though, making it perfectly safe to eat eel as long as it’s ...

While unagi is a popular dish at seafood restaurants and sushi bars, there are good reasons why you'll want to rethink ordering eel at your next meal.