{"id":49879,"date":"2022-08-22T14:41:31","date_gmt":"2022-08-22T05:11:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/?p=49879"},"modified":"2023-01-10T09:42:38","modified_gmt":"2023-01-09T23:12:38","slug":"fire-to-fork-harry-fisher","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/fire-to-fork-harry-fisher\/","title":{"rendered":"Ep70 &#8211; &#8216;Fire to Fork&#8217; with Harry Fisher"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"for-amp wp-block-heading\">Listen to the full episode here:<\/h2>\n\n\n<div id=\"buzzsprout-player-11175573\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t <script src=\"https:\/\/www.buzzsprout.com\/1259564\/11175573.js?container_id=buzzsprout-player-11175573&amp;player=small\" type=\"text\/javascript\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n\t<div class=\"wp-video-popup-wrapper\">\n\t\t<div class=\"wp-video-popup-close\"><\/div>\n\t\t<iframe class=\"wp-video-popup-video is-hosted is-landscape is-resizable\" src=\"\" data-wp-video-popup-url=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/8EhX69rHofA?autoplay=1\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen allow=\"autoplay\">\n\t\t<\/iframe>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"for-amp wp-block-heading\">Or watch the video version here:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Ep 70 - Fire To Fork with Harry Fisher\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/8EhX69rHofA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">From bank statements to steak and chips, <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Fire to Fork <\/em>creator Harry Fisher has demonstrated how taking a gamble on your own creativity can pay off as much as insolvency banking can pay off your debt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this episode of the Snowys Camping Show \u2013 it\u2019s Ben and Lauren who hit <em>subscribe<\/em> on the campfire cook\u2019s successful transition from banking to innovating, as the three of them talk content creation, campfire food, and the future of <em>Fire to Fork<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Shortcuts:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>00:00 \u2013 Intro<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>01:03 \u2013 Introducing Harry Fisher from <em>Fire to Fork<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>02:20 \u2013 The Origins of <em>Fire to Fork<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>06:20 \u2013 An Insolvency Banker with a Passion for Food<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>08:23 \u2013 Kickstarting <em>Fire to Fork<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>11:11 \u2013 Managing Financially<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>15:19 \u2013 The Leap of Faith<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>21:32 \u2013 Harry\u2019s Book<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>23:19 \u2013 Campfire Cooking<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>25:15 \u2013 Harry\u2019s Essential Gear<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>34:00 \u2013 Harry\u2019s Essential Pantry Items<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>37:37 \u2013 Cooking Seasonally<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>40:05 \u2013 Preparing a Fire for Cooking<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>44:55 \u2013 Vegetarian Options?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>47:07 \u2013 Rapid Fire Question Round<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>01:01:26 \u2013 From 2017, to Now<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mentioned in this Episode:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Products:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/2-burner-camping-stove-with-grill\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gasmate 2-Burner Camping Stove with Grill<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/awnings-rooftop-tents#?pagenumber=1&amp;orderBy=15&amp;type=2020\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Awnings<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/classic-lighter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Zippo Classic Lighter<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/camping-cookware#?pagenumber=1&amp;orderBy=0&amp;type=462\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pots and Pans<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/protective-leather-gloves\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Campfire Protective Leather Gloves<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/aussie-camp-oven-large-12-inch\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Southern Metal Spinners Aussie Camp Oven<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/supacube-stainless-steel-fire-pit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Supa Peg Supa Cube Stainless Steel Fire Pit<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/natural-lump-charcoal-9-kg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Blues Hog 100% Natural Hardwood Lump Charcoal<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/charcoal-briquettes-7-kg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Blues Hog 100% Natural Charcoal Briquettes<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Brands:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/zippo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Zippo<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Other:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCVbGxGVUyKNihPeh7Efa-Zg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Fire to Fork (YouTube channel)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/firetofork\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Fire to Fork (Instagram)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/firetofork.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Fire to Fork (website)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The Origins of <em>Fire to Fork<\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before <em>Fire to Fork, <\/em>Harry completed a degree in Commerce, with a quadruple major in Investment Finance, Corporate Finance, Entrepreneurship and Innovation, and Management. Maintaining an interest in investment banking, Harry graduated from university during the Global Financial Crisis and secured a job as an insolvency banker. He remained in this job for almost eight years, assisting people in paying off their debts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One evening, over a beer and some campfire banter with successful 4WDing YouTuber Ronny Dahl, Harry\u2019s passion for food and cooking was addressed. Ronny had noticed that Harry rarely ate the same meal twice \u2013 even while camping, preparing dishes like slow-cooked lamb and alike. To this, Ronny suggested he kickstarted an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/firetofork\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Instagram<\/a> page centred around food and cooking. Already working exceptionally hard in his finance role, developing an understanding of social media and content creation seemed too hard at the time for Harry \u2013 before founding <em>Fire to Fork<\/em> only two weeks later.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>An Insolvency Banker with a Passion for Food<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Harry\u2019s mother was an exceptional chef. Like mother like son, she never repeated a home-cooked meal \u2013 even in the space of a month. This meant Harry not only grew up with good food, but quickly developed a sound understanding of it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Harry soon decided he enjoyed the challenge of cooking in the outdoors \u2013 namely the bush, without the convenience of standard cooking utilities. Owning just a standard, lunchbox-style, butane <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/2-burner-camping-stove-with-grill\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">gas stove<\/a>, he claims to not have taken a gas stove camping since 2016!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Kickstarting <em>Fire to Fork<\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Taking a gamble on your own creative process is a massive decision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Harry eventually left insolvency banking to be the General Manager of a software company, continuing to foster <em>Fire to For<\/em>k for two and half years while working full-time. During this period, he maintained a primary focus on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/firetofork\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Instagram<\/a> and released only one <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCVbGxGVUyKNihPeh7Efa-Zg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">YouTube<\/a> video with successful adventurer and content creator Graham Cahill. Yet to own the adequate filming equipment or microphones, Harry borrowed what he needed from Ronny.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From there, his videos were rather inconsistent, with only one released every four months. Despite remaining the most watched on his channel at 600K views, his first cooking-focused video took two hours to film with only one camera and boom mic!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Managing Financially<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>After resigning from his General Manager role at the software company, Harry\u2019s intention was to look for another corporate job. While doing so, he leaned on <em>Fire to Fork<\/em>, filming more videos as well as accepting photography work and shoots for other small companies. In his first year of <em>Fire to Fork<\/em>, Harry turned over a few grand but made negative $30,000 \u2013 reiterating to Ben and Lauren how expensive content creation can be in the initial stages!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For financial support, Harry relied on both his wife \u2013 a doctor \u2013 and his savings. As well as this, living in the Kimberly with hospital accommodation and renting out of Perth meant expenses were often low; with no children at this stage either, most payments were for food, drink, and holidays.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With this lifestyle, creating and producing content was rather streamlined; Harry would make his way down to Cattle Beach at sunset, set up his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/awnings-rooftop-tents#?pagenumber=1&amp;orderBy=15&amp;type=2020\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">awning<\/a>, finish recording an episode in under two hours, and head straight home again. On the contrary, city living meant he\u2019d instead drive for several hours to reach his destination. This required more packing and preparation, as he was often required to camp overnight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The Leap of Faith<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Given his background in business, Harry understood the most effective ways in which to interact with sponsors \u2013 and thanks to the support of his wife Sam, he didn\u2019t have the concern of selling out early.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are two reasons to pursue a business idea \u2013 for fun, and to leave the unfulfilling work of another job. For Harry, <em>Fire to Fork <\/em>wasn\u2019t for fun \u2013 it was sustainable living that allowed for him to spend more time at home and become both a better husband and father. To achieve this, Harry took <em>Fire to Fork <\/em>from the quick and easy money grabs of non-VPM and League of Legends advertisements, to eventually the more fun, freestyle, and crazy content he creates today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In his experience, Harry came to realise that content creators require an element of entertainment to develop trust in their audience. That said, he wanted to encourage this in his viewers by maintaining complete transparency behind the camera \u2013 which meant he suffered financially in the early stages! Eventually though, this approach paid off; when integrity is maintained, the right companies come to you with the right deals. Nowadays, Harry receives an average of two sponsor offers a day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An example is <em>Fire to Fork<\/em>\u2019s current sponsor, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/zippo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Zippo<\/a>. As a successful company specialising in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/classic-lighter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">fire lighters<\/a> and accessories, Zippo is well suited to the <em>Fire to Fork <\/em>brand. The agreement between the twois impactful, presenting equal business benefits. On the other hand, carrying out five small sponsorships involves constant brand mentions, devaluing each and so losing consumer trust.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Harry\u2019s Book<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While polished and professional, Harry\u2019s book <em>Fire to Fork: Adventure Cooking <\/em>appeals to the average camper too. With exceptional imagery of mouth-watering meals, his recipes are achievable for any level of cooking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep an eye out for Harry\u2019s second book, to be released soon \u2013 and in the meantime, jump onto his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCVbGxGVUyKNihPeh7Efa-Zg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">YouTube channel<\/a> for a video demonstrating how to create the Elvis Burger!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/EP70-Body-Image-1.jpg\" alt=\"A man wearing a wide-brimmed hat is crouched by a campfire in bare feet, a collared shirt, and shorts, petting his black and white dog. Behind him is a vivid red rock face, and the dirt beneath him matches this intensity of red. A camp oven is perched to his left. The image is cast with an orange hue.\" class=\"wp-image-49886\" title=\"While polished and professional, Fire to Fork: Adventure Cooking appeals to the average camper too.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/EP70-Body-Image-1.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/EP70-Body-Image-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/EP70-Body-Image-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/EP70-Body-Image-1-10x7.jpg 10w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>While polished and professional, <\/em>Fire to Fork: Adventure Cooking<em> appeals to the average camper too. Credit: Harry Fisher<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Campfire Cooking<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Most campers take a gas stove camping, where some believe campfire cooking is a challenging concept. In Harry\u2019s professional opinion, it\u2019s very doable, simply requiring that leap of faith.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For those in the beginner\u2019s phase of campfire cooking, Harry recommends:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Some sort of a grill, or something to put over fire. This simply transforms the fire into something that makes more sense to cook with, like a BBQ or hotplate.<\/li><li>Starting with a familiar utensil, like a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/camping-cookware#?pagenumber=1&amp;orderBy=0&amp;type=462\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">frypan, jaffle iron, or wok<\/a>. A lot of dishes can be cooked with either of these, such as the classic jaffle.<\/li><li>Cooking a simple meal like pasta as your first \u2013 because let\u2019s face it, you can\u2019t burn water!<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>As well as pasta, cooking snags on the fire is also a recommended beginner meal. Snags in a pan can be monitored just as they would be on a BBQ. Many have used BBQ in their life, so a pan is a helpful transition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cooking a meal as straightforward as snags also provides an adequate introduction to how campfire heat works. It doesn\u2019t matter if a sausage burns\u2026 as much as it would if it were a good cut of steak!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Harry\u2019s Essential Gear<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A full gear list can be found on <a href=\"https:\/\/firetofork.net\/gear\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Harry\u2019s website,<\/a> and he plans to release a more budget-friendly version in due course too. Plus, jump on to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCVbGxGVUyKNihPeh7Efa-Zg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>Fire to Fork <\/em>YouTube channel<\/a> to check out his cooking set-up from the back of his vehicle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Harry\u2019s top three recommended pieces of camp cooking equipment are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>A grill. This can be utilised as BBQ, skillet, and more.<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/protective-leather-gloves\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Welding gloves<\/a>. These can range from $8 to $80, but are both useful and important to keep on hand (literally!)<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/aussie-camp-oven-large-12-inch\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Camp oven<\/a>. With exceptional versatility, this can be used from cake baking to potato roasting. Harry recommends a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/aussie-camp-oven-large-12-inch\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">spun steel<\/a> construction, 70% lighter than the cast iron alternatives. While it both heats and cools faster, the temperature it heats to is on par with that of cast iron. Spun steel varieties also don\u2019t crack when they\u2019re dropped, and if dented can be popped back into shape. Their designs are often more ergonomic, with four handles and large lip. &nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Harry\u2019s Essential Pantry Items<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The basics include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Salt<\/li><li>Pepper<\/li><li>Olive oil<\/li><li>A neutral oil, such as rice bran or peanut (i.e. flavourless) \u2013 this is ideal for roasting potatoes with.<\/li><li>Sriracha \u2013 with a high garlic content, this is often a punchy addition to sauces.<\/li><li>Balsamic and red wine vinegar, for freshness.<\/li><li>Red cabbage \u2013 while lettuce doesn\u2019t keep well in the bush, red cabbage lasts for almost a month! The latter both cooks down well and is great for freshening up a meal with its sweeter flavour profile.<\/li><li>Soy sauce<\/li><li>Sugar \u2013 Harry\u2019s tip is to carry these in individual paper sachets. The wrapping can simply be burned on the fire, and Harry appreciates that he can always refer to an accurate measurement. They take up very little room, and given he doesn\u2019t use a lot of sugar in his cooking Harry only takes a small number anyway. Plus, when the box breaks, there\u2019s no spillage.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/EP70-Body-Image-2.jpg\" alt=\"A dish of green herbs and almonds sits on a wooden board with a chopping knife, on a steel-topped bench. A hand holding a bottle is dousing the contents of the dish with red wine vinegar. The chopping board reads 'Fire to Fork: Adventure Cooking', and there is a bottle of olive oil in the front corner of the shot. \" class=\"wp-image-49887\" title=\"Balsamic and red wine vinegar each add freshness to a dish.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/EP70-Body-Image-2.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/EP70-Body-Image-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/EP70-Body-Image-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/EP70-Body-Image-2-10x7.jpg 10w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>Balsamic and red wine vinegar each add freshness to a dish. Credit: Harry Fisher<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Cooking Seasonally<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Throughout the year, Harry\u2019s pantry remains consistent. The biggest alteration is the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/supacube-stainless-steel-fire-pit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">firepit<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the summer, a ground fire is prohibited. Instead, Harry carries a tall firepit that sits at barbecue height. During the cooking period, it sits safe and high off the ground. He usually positions a lightweight, carbon welding blanket underneath to catch any bits and pieces that fly from the pit out onto exposed ground. Using a firepit in Summer also prevents Harry from alternatively driving 900 kilometres return, just to reach a campfire-friendly area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Soon, Harry plans to release a summer series called \u2018Friday Beers\u2019 that centres around backyard fire cooking. This idea stemmed from his realization that barbecues out the back are what most people tend to get up to in the warmer months \u2013 so why watch someone go out of their way just to cook over a campfire? As cooking that\u2019s closer to home (literally), Harry is also keen on having access to better utensils and ingredients for his content.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Preparing a Fire for Cooking<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Ben and Lauren query whether Harry tends to have a preference for log sizes or wood types. While his short answer is \u2018no\u2019, he states that the main objective should be for the wood to be dry. If the wood splits or cracks, this is a good sign, while bendy wood often implies it\u2019s too damp to burn sufficiently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Harry also recommended testing its weight. As pine weighs very little, he recommends using heavier hardwood. Facebook Market Place is often recommended to find the right wood, as those selling via platforms alike often take pride in their firewood. Larger companies, on the other hand, usually lack the same care and quality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to wood, Harry loves to carry charcoal. Instead of heat beads, he chooses <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/natural-lump-charcoal-9-kg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">lump charcoal<\/a>; chunks of carbonised wood. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/charcoal-briquettes-7-kg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Briquettes<\/a>, on the other hand, are portions of carbonised wood that have been ground down and bound together again with a type of starch. They smell different to lump charcoal, but work fine. That said, he prefers lump charcoal for its ease of lighting and long, two-hour burn, having it a better option for slow cooking in a camp oven. &nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Vegetarian Options?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While his mother-in-law is vegan, and some of his friends are vegetarian \u2013 Harry maintains that cooking with meat alternatives isn\u2019t a strength of his. In some ways, he feels it would seem too forced if he were attempt it. Having grown up in a family of meat-eaters, vegetarian or vegan cooking isn\u2019t a concept Harry feels comfortable offering good advice in, and doesn\u2019t align with the authenticity of his brand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That said \u2013 the closest he has come to vegetable-based cooking can be found on his website via his <a href=\"https:\/\/firetofork.net\/fire-roasted-veggies\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">guide to roasting vegetables<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Rapid Fire Question Round<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Making its first podcast debut, Ben and Lauren\u2019s Rapid Fire Question Round is a series of questions from our listeners and subscribers. The interviewee must give the first answer that springs to mind. This week, it\u2019s Harry Fisher in the hot seat:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\" type=\"1\"><li><strong>What product or attachment would you recommend for steaming over a fire?<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>A sieve on top of a pot or billy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>How would you approach lifting a camp oven out of the heat?<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Good quality welding gloves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>How much money do you make off YouTube alone?<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2018Bugger all!\u2019 With 70K + subscribers, Harry makes roughly $35-$40K a year \u2013 not enough to live on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>What is your go-to beer if Colonial IPA is unavailable?<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Feral Brewing Co. Hop Hog, Pirate Life Brewing, or Balter XPA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>What is your dream collaboration with another YouTuber?<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Nat\u2019s Would I Reckon<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>What is the most fun collaboration you\u2019ve had to date?<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>WA Camping Adventures<\/em> for a burger comp, <em>Salty Isolation<\/em> in WA for fishing and camping-based content\u2026 and good friend Ronny Dahl!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Peated or non-peated whisky?<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Peated \u2013 but he drinks both. Harry prefers Irish and Scottish whiskies over American.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Tents or swags \u2013 and why?<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Swags! Harry likes the simplicity of rolling up everything in one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Favourite ice-cream flavour?<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Salted caramel or peanut brittle. Harry likes a combination of salty, sweet, and crunchy \u2013 like some of Maggie Beer\u2019s varieties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\" type=\"1\"><li><strong>What was your worst cooking disaster over the fire?<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>A beef stroganoff. Harry bought the wrong sherry, which was too sweet. To make matters worse, the video took two days to film because he was severely sick at the time. When it came to tasting his stroganoff, he was disgusted! Even so, he left the full video as is, bought a bottle of white wine, and remade the entire dish again \u2013 which turned out to be delicious!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\" type=\"1\"><li><strong>Have you ever experienced a disaster that has impacted the filming of an episode?<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes \u2013 and it still made it to air! Harry describes filming his first episode in Broome. It was a very hot day in February, and the recipe heroed mud crab. During the filming process, Harry noticed his dog Fred excreting black urine; he had overheated. Cranking the air-conditioning in the car, Harry drove him straight to the vet where he was diagnosed with pancreatitis caused by overheating. By the time he made it back to filming, he was emotionally exhausted, sweaty, and sunburnt \u2013 but finished the episode!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\" type=\"1\"><li><strong>What would you cook for your last ever meal, and where would you cook it?<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Harry has somehow managed to incorporate steak and chips into most of his cooking videos \u2013 it\u2019s a true favourite. He imagines a green peppercorn sauce or chimichurri on the side, cooked at either Running Waters campground in New South Wales, or \u2013 an apt choice \u2013 Harry\u2019s Hole in the Kimberly!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\" type=\"1\"><li><strong>If it\u2019s not steak and chips \u2013 what is it?<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Spaghetti Carbonara! Not only is it an easy, filling, four-ingredient dish, but it makes for great leftovers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\" type=\"1\"><li><strong>Portable blowers to get campfire coals going quickly \u2013 Yay or Nay?<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>YAY! Harry has four, recommending workshop blowers for better hand control. Plus, they\u2019re useful for blowing up mattresses too! Harry uses his ARB twin compressor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\" type=\"1\"><li><strong>Ben\u2019s question: are you always in bare feet \u2013 and if so, are your feet made of cast iron?!<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes \u2013 but even Harry\u2019s boots burn more than his feet!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>From 2017, to Now<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As well as to his <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/firetofork\/\" target=\"_blank\">Instagram<\/a> account, two <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCVbGxGVUyKNihPeh7Efa-Zg\" target=\"_blank\">YouTube channels<\/a>, and <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/firetofork.net\/\" target=\"_blank\">website<\/a> \u2013 Harry\u2019s hectic lifestyle is also owing to his television show on Channel 7. With the last 12 episodes having already aired in Perth, the series is soon to hit the screens on 7Mate in a matter of weeks. Keep an eye on the TV guide during the prime 5:30pm slot on Saturdays (between the footy and the news)!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"block-2dafbca1-db34-4016-9207-f026b83fc830\">Thanks for listening, tune in again for next week\u2019s episode!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"block-3fc1e5f8-10be-4b09-998a-70c6506a24fc\">Thanks for tuning in to this week\u2019s episode of the Snowys Camping Show Podcast. Don\u2019t forget to subscribe to us on&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCgpO6k-UyaYgwyLg0ESceCg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">YouTube<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/show\/0wy9b822eekXe00bAIqPbX\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Spotify<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/au\/podcast\/snowys-camping-show\/id1527530990\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">iTunes<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/music.amazon.com\/podcasts\/db56692e-96e7-418d-929d-88c5fde70b1a\/Snowys-Camping-Show\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Amazon Music<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.iheart.com\/podcast\/269-snowys-camping-show-79675943\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">iHeartRadio<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/pca.st\/z1mx2k64\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pocket Casts<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/podcastaddict.com\/podcast\/3281467\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Podcast Addict<\/a>, or&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.stitcher.com\/s?fid=618483\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Stitcher<\/a>&nbsp;so you never miss an upload.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"block-087cbd57-77e9-4533-b8fc-12f45f86e371\">If you have any questions for Ben and Lauren, make sure you head over to our&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/snowys\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Facebook group<\/a>&nbsp;and let us know as we\u2019d love to hear from you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"block-78e4097f-2fbd-446d-a99b-9a3d09f52d17\">Catch you out there!<\/p>\n<div class='watch-action'><div class='watch-position align-left'><div class='action-like'><a class='lbg-style1 like-49879 jlk' href='javascript:void(0)' data-task='like' data-post_id='49879' data-nonce='a35a9e6521' rel='nofollow'><img class='wti-pixel' src='https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/wti-like-post\/images\/pixel.gif' title='Liked it' \/><span class='lc-49879 lc'>3<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div> <div class='status-49879 status align-left'><\/div><\/div><div class='wti-clear'><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>From finance to &#8216;Fire to Fork&#8217;, Harry Fisher took a gamble on his own creativity. 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