To Soak or Not to Soak
“Take your time” is a phrase that my mind has never really grasped very well. I pretty much attempt to do all…
Biscuits and Venison Sausage
I wanted to post this on New Year’s Day in that we always start the New Year with Venison Sausage Biscuits! We were so busy that day and then I lost the SD card that had these pictures on it, but happily found it yesterday as I was organizing my files (my favorite thing to do! Yuck!!) I hope you and your family enjoy this as much as we do.
What a Way to End Deer Season!
My son, Howlett, came home last night pretty depressed. He shot at what he called a “monster buck” and thought he must…
Hybrids, Heirlooms and Organics: What’s the difference?
Someone recently asked, “What’s the difference between hybrid, heirloom, and organic gardening?” Here is the answer. Hybrid Vegetables Hybrid vegetables are the…
Flintlock Sparks Excitement
Scott, my husband, has been working all year for this very moment. After spending a couple of hundred man hours building this…
Moroccan Venison Shepherd’s Pie
Venison Pie: A New Twist on a Traditional Favorite I love to experiment with combinations of flavors and cuisines. This dish is…
Beer-Braised Venison with Turnips, Carrots, and Onion
During hunting season, we always plant turnips in our greenfields for the deer. The great thing about this is that we enjoy…
Venison Burrito Supreme
This venison burrito recipe is really a keeper!!! You can make variations as you like. Click here for my recipe and for…
Deer Loin with Arugula, Avocados, and Parmesan Cheese
This salad is a satisfying meal in itself. It features perfectly prepared venison loin over slightly bitter arugula with delicious simple vinaigrette…
Vinaigrette Dressing – Adds Flavor to Any Salad
I love a variety of salad dressings, including this creamy blue cheese dressing. However, for both everyday and special dinners, the very…
Indonesian Venison with Peanut Sauce
When I make these Indonesian favorites my kids devour them almost before I can put them on the platter. These are great…
Moroccan Venison Stew
The spices in this Moroccan Venison Stew, with the unique texture of the chickpeas, make for an exciting and surprising soup. I…
The Forgotten Tree
The sassafras tree has been historically an very important tree. At one point in the 1600s it was one of the largest…
How Sweet It Is
It’s harvest time! Last May, a little late for beekeeping, we set up three hives and hoped to harvest a “little” honey,…
100 lbs. of Thawed Meat
“Momma, why is there water all on the floor in the storage room under the freezer?” are not the words that you…