I can see, smell, and feel fall is on the horizon. Lately, in the evenings, I have been inclined to pull out a light jacket. The light jacket is always the first sign of fall’s inevitable, but much anticipated, arrival. The leaves are just starting to lose their emerald green color. This past weekend on the mountain, […]
hunting and cooking
Kumamoto Oyster Shots!
“The life of man is of no greater importance to the universe than that of an oyster.” ~ David Hume I just finished what is quickly becoming a yearly trip to Washington state. Last year, I visited the San Juan Islands and fished Haro Straight, located along the western border of San Juan Island. This […]
Foil Wrapped Trout Packs!
“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 […]
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 […]
Baked Pears and Dried Cherries: A Dutch Oven Dessert
“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 […]
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 […]