“The turkey’s eyes are such that he can see a bumblebee turn a somersault on the verge of the horizon.” ~Archibald Rutledge Every time I cook with wild turkey, four things run through my mind: it will be gamey, it will be tough, it will be chewy, it will be dry. Those four fears not only […]
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Farmhouse Turkey Burger
“Some men are mere hunters; others are turkey hunters.” ~ Archibald Rutledge Nothing beats a good turkey hunt. The spring turkey hunt kind of feels like a good stretch when you first get out of bed. You have been tucked up under the covers, dreaming, maybe tossing and turning a little. Sometimes you wake up […]
Wild Turkey Chili: A One Pot Delight!
“When turkeys mate they think of swans.” ~ Johnny Carson I am always amazed how different wild turkey is from farm-raised turkey. With my first wild turkey harvest, I plucked the entire bird and roasted it in traditional Thanksgiving style. I was so excited for that dinner. I was having Thanksgiving in May complete with […]