Looking for something new to barbecue? Try yak

If you asked me where to find a yak, this is the sort of place that comes to mind.

So when Windsor Morninghost TonyDoucettetold me that he founda yak farm at the edgeofEssexCounty, I was immediately intrigued.

Craig Willett is the owner of Wheatley Woods, a native plant nursery and garden centre that, despite the name,is technically in Leamington. He also owns a herd of yaks.

Click on the audio player to hear how Craigmade the leap from plants to yaks and what yak meat tastes like.

Windsor Morning7:07Pinto on Food: Yak farm

He's back! For his debut local food story of the season, Jonathan Pinto took us to a yak farm at the edge of Essex County.

Ready to try yak meat?

If you're interested in trying yak meat for yourself, you'll have to headto the farm, which is located at 2448 EssexCountyRoad 14 in Leamington.

Ground yak sells for about $22/kg($10/lb). Other cuts of yak are a few dollars more.

Wheatley Woods is open every day except Wednesday and Sunday. Be sure to call ahead to ensure they havethe cut you're looking for. Thenumber is(519)825-4217.

And by the way, Craigalso raises chickens for meat and eggs.