“Absolutely eat dessert first. The thing that you want to do the most, do that.” ~ Joss Whedon When camping, dessert typically consists of such campfire classics as s’mores, fruit cobblers, and caramelized bananas or peaches. Don’t get me wrong, these traditional camping delights are one of the main reasons I enjoy spending a night […]
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Lemon Cream Tarragon Chicken: A Dutch Oven Picnic
“Nothing’s better than a picnic.” ~ Zooey Deschanel Last weekend, I packed up my shotgun and shells, grabbed my turkey tag, loaded my boots into the truck, and prepared for a long day of searching for toms. I am notorious for throwing half of what I need for a day out into the truck cab […]
Elk Stroganoff Stuffed Mushrooms: A Dinner Party Hit!
“Recipes don’t work unless you use your heart!” ~ Dylan Jones I love a good dinner party: the friends, the music, the drinks, the food! And nothing makes for a better dinner party than introducing your friends to a new recipe. I also like to use my dinner parties as a forum for letting my […]
Elk Steak and Eggs: A Four Ingredient Breakfast!
“The only time to eat diet food is while you’re waiting for the steak to cook.” ~ Julia Child Family traditions come in many forms. Some traditions are large and noisy, like everyone in the family gathers at a certain aunt’s house every year for Thanksgiving. And the table is always filled with ten different […]
Elk Tacos in Cheddar Cheese Shells!
“I didn’t get this physique by not eating tacos.” ~ Jon Tester I love tacos, but you know what the biggest problem with the taco is? Each time I take a bite into my crunchy shell overflowing with juicy, greasy meat, and diced up lettuce, tomatoes, onions and shredded cheddar cheese with a dollop of […]
When that Dog’s too Old to Hunt
“We give dogs time we can spare, space we can spare and love we can spare. And in return, dogs give us their all. It’s the best deal man has ever made.” ~ M. Acklam I was too young to actually remember it, but every time my dad tells the story of the last hunt […]
Smoked Salmon Dip: Perfect for Any Occasion!
“My life is what a salmon must feel like. They are always going upstream, against the current.” ~ Laura Schlessinger I am guilty, just as everyone else, of forgetting the simple things in life. We all get so wrapped up in work, and kids, and chores, and well, just life. Things get crazy, and we […]
Sticky Tomato Sauce and Pesto Elk Tenderloin!
“All the sounds of this valley run together into one great echo, a song that is sung by all the spirits of this valley. Only a hunter hears it.” ~ Chaim Potok I can’t express how much I love basil. The scent alone invokes visions of summer evenings sitting on a porch enjoying the colors, […]
Gearing up for the Spring Wild Turkey Hunt? Tips for Getting Ready!
“When I was younger, I used to drive up to a bunch of turkeys, roll down the window and say something. They’d all gobble back at once.” ~Levon Helm I am just going to straight out say it, turkey hunting is a blast! (Man, I pun a lot!) During the winter, I wait for turkey […]
Elk Steak Smothered in Blueberry Balsamic Reduction and Gorgonzola Cream Sauce!!! Rich and Delicious!
“I love berries. Strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, black berries, anything with an ‘errie’ in it!” ~ Jordin Sparks Have you ever eaten something that was so good you couldn’t stop thinking about it? And then when you returned home to try and re-create the experience, all you could do was cry at the pathetic attempts you […]