“The only real stumbling block is fear of failure. In cooking you’ve got to have a what-the-hell attitude.” ~ Julia Child I am a planner. I like to know what lies ahead and how I am going to get there. I employ this attitude in almost everything I do in life. Stepping outside the plan […]
Month: July 2016
Carne Asada Pronghorn!
“My favorite memories growing up in North Carolina were hunting and fishing with my father and brothers. There, I developed a deep appreciation for protecting land and waterways. There, I learned outdoorsmanship.” ~ Louis Bacon When translated directly to English, carne asada means “grilled meat.” However, the term in Spanish can mean several things. Carne […]
Dutch Oven Nachos!!!!
“Life is a nacho. It can be yummy-crunchy or squishy-yucky. It just depends on how long it takes for you to start eating it.” ~ John Updike I always struggle with dinner the first night of a hunting trip. Usually, we pull into camp after dark. Everyone knows how it goes. You have a long […]
Seeking Solitude: Stream Fishing
“Loneliness expresses the pain of being alone and solitude expresses the glory of being alone.” ~ Paul Tillich I spent some time up in the mountains this past weekend. I gathered up my pole and some tackle, a few snacks and some water, and my hiking boots. I took my time driving the hour trip […]