Prepping for a Sustainable Spring
Spring always brings much anticipated work for those attempting to live the sustainable lifestyle. There is nothing as a family that we…
Fried Turkey
Here is my Fried Turkey recipe for all of you who have harvested a turkey. This recipe works well with organic turkeys…
How to Clean Beehives After an Attack of Wax Moths
Beekeeping is so rewarding and yet at times, so stressful. It is easy enough to start and maintain beehives during the honeymaking…
IT IS “WORTH A GRAIN OF SALT”
COOKING TIP: To remove all “gamey” taste of venison, soaking it in a brine of salty water will remove all the blood…
Field to Table Column in Living Ready Magazine by Stacy Harris
I have a new column in the Living Ready Magazine called Field to Table. I am looking forward to sharing what I…
How to Make the Perfect Scrambled Eggs
I have experimented time and again to find out how to make the perfect scrambled eggs every time. It seems that there…
Substitutions for Wildgame
Substitutions for Wildgame. Many of you have asked me to get together a list of substitutions for the wild game in my…
Through the Eye of the Fishing Pole
Many of life’s lessons can be learned through the eye of the fishing pole. I spent the day observing the kids while…
Using Fresh Herbs and Pairing them with Foods
Using fresh herbs and pairing them with foods is not a recent question, but one that has existed throughout the ages….
Chili Cocoa Crusted Venison with Berry Reduction
Chili Cocoa Crusted Venison with Berry Reduction is by far one of my favorite ways to cook the venison tenderloin. The acid…
Venison Sausage
This is a wonderful recipe on how to make venison sausage!
Summer Vegetable Growing Season
Getting Started on a Summer Garden — in Winter With the dead of winter upon us, the hot vegetable growing season seems…
The Effect of Coyotes on Deer Populations
What are the effects of coyotes on deer? Studies have confirmed that coyotes dramatically affect white-tailed deer populations. Coyotes prey on deer…
Arugula Pesto
Arugula pesto has become one of my favorite pestos to serve with meats as well as many pasta dishes. This pesto is…
Earthen Oven (Video)
For detailed step-by-step directions on how to make an earthen oven here for part I and here for part II.
Proper Knife Care and Sharpening Tips
Knives, in my opinion, are the most important tool in the kitchen next to a cast iron skillet. Because they are so…
Venison Stuffed Cabbage Rolls
Venison stuffed cabbage rolls are a very easy a quick fix for dinner and can be made ahead of time!
Feed Your Soil
Whether you’re hungering for that perfect food plot or that bountiful garden, don’t forget to feed your soil. My mouth…
Boost Flavor using Herb Butter
Often I boost flavor in dishes by using a dollop of herb butter. The dishes that I consistently seem to use herb…
Turkeys, Man’s Best Friend
Turkeys, Man’s Best Friend! Turkeys are incredibly friendly. We have two turkeys that follow us around as if they were dogs. They…
Venison Linguini
Venison Linguini is one of the easiest, most flavorful, fastest dishes that you can make. This is one of my fall back…
Venison Stuffed Cabbage Rolls
Venison Stuffed Cabbage Rolls are surprisingly simple to prepare and are full of healthy ingredients. Cabbage has more Vitamin C than oranges…
Reviving Carrots
Reviving Carrots! Have you ever had carrots that go limp? Revive them completely by peeling them and leaving them in cold water…
Re-usable Scallions
Scallions are re-usable! By re-usable, I mean that they actually can be used at least twice. After the first cutting of the…