

I want to make sure that the Asian carp do not destroy our recreational fishing, our natural world. I want to make sure that they will enjoy their relationship with nature for the rest of their lives. “My daughters enjoy fishing and being in nature. Now, he has two lovely daughters, Danielle Parola (18) and Jolie Parola (13), who continue to inspire his love of nature, and his commitment to bettering the environment and human lives… He grew to understand nature’s central role in sustaining life. Like other children, Chef Philippe went to school, had homework and daily chores, but he also hunted, fished and foraged mushrooms and berries just to put food on the table – he was cooking meals by the age of 5. He forged a deep connection with nature as a young orphaned child. The inspiration to protect nature, better lives Excited with this discovery, I fried a few strips and learned that this fish was excellent eating.”ĭon Dubuc, the host CBS’ Fish and Game and Cox Sports TV’s Paradise Louisiana, aptly declared, “They sure jumped in the wrong boat!”Ĭhef Philippe was destined for this kind of work long before he met the fish.

After cutting and skinning the carp, to my surprise the meat was white as snow. “Being a chef, I knew to cut their tail fins and place them on ice. “Being a fisherman I knew that all jumping fish are bloody and need to be bled,” said Chef Philippe. “Let’s cook it!” exclaimed Chef Philippe. Disturbed by the boat’s roaring motor, a barrage of giant silvery fish shot out of the water, two of which flew on board, landing at the feet of Chef Philippe. Little did these silver carp know, they had just met their match. Chef Philippe and his Cajun fisherman friend Billy Frioux headed out on Billy’s boat to fish for alligator gar, a native Louisiana fish. Chef Philippe Parola was on the hunt for a unique fish to cook with Corwin at a Louisiana fishing camp. It began in August, 2009, with the Food Network’s Extreme Cuisine program hosted by Jeff Corwin.
