All Cooked Up and Nowhere to Go?
Last week, during an unexpected (and appreciated) cool spell, I took advantage of the opportunity to cook up fifteen pounds of Nilgai rib meat, using my “Cook-All-Day” recipe. From meat that many...
View ArticleStupidly Easy Venison and Veggie Soup (with Noodles)
Back when I was a young deerslayer’s wife, I honestly didn’t have a lot going for me from a culinary point of view. I hadn’t cooked much and had no experience at all with wild game. Luckily, I was...
View ArticleFaux Barbacoa (Nilgai or Venison)
Living in South Texas is unlike anything else in the world! There are daily experiences that one would expect to find only in more remote regions of Mexico. For example, dodging crates of cactus...
View ArticleNo, I Didn’t forget Whitewing Season!
I know my readers are thinking, “What the heck? Where’s the post heralding the beginning of Bird Season?” Well, fear not! Bird Season was celebrated with much hoop-la down in these parts. The...
View ArticleQuail Season!
I’d never really thought much about quail. They’re really cute and funny to watch, running around, zigging and zagging this way and that. I’d ordered them in restaurants a time or two and they...
View ArticleSuccessful Hunt? You decide!
Okay, it was the first day of deer season in South Texas. For the first time in quite a few years, Deerslayer headed out alone since the girls and I were had a previous commitment. At daybreak, he...
View ArticleClearly, I Need to Share a Wild Pork Recipe.
For those of you that follow along with the daily ins and outs of the Deerslayer household, you have recently discovered that we have become the proud owners of a plethora of wild pork. Deerslayer...
View ArticleTrash Can Turkey
Preface: My enthusiasm was greatly deflated when, on a whim, I checked the internet on the off -chance that someone in the blogosphere had also had the mind-blowing experience of preparing a turkey...
View ArticleA New Year, A New Nilgai
Last year’s bull was pretty big. This year we were glad to get a younger animal to compare the amount of connective tissue and fascia. The Deerslayer household has been blessed to start 2015 with our...
View ArticleWhat Makes a Mother Proud (A Hunting Mindset)
My baby made these shots from 100 yards with her Browning Micro Medallion .308. There are so many things that make moms proud of their little ones. It starts with ultrasound pictures before the little...
View ArticleWhitewing Season and Chocolate Cake
You may be wondering what whitewing season has to do with chocolate cake. If you bear with me for a few minutes, not only will the connection become clear, but you’ll end up with a fabulous chocolate...
View ArticleSpicy Marinara Venison Burgers
The other day, a wine-induced conversation ensued in the Deerslayer household regarding the best of all culinary goodness . Is pasta better than pizza? Is seared venison tenderloin superior to...
View ArticleNew Year, New Outlook!
It’s New Year’s Day, rainy, and cold. Deerslayer has to work so I’m able to snuggle up, reflect, and plan for the future. It’s the time of year when everyone resolves to be a better, healthier, more...
View ArticleCheaters’ Wild Pork Ribs
There are days when just getting out of bed seems like a major achievement. As I stagger to the kitchen whimpering for a cup of coffee, a pile of bills waits for me on the table. I wade through...
View ArticleDove Ravioli in Browned Butter
Well, friends, I’ve really dropped the ball this time. The opening of whitewing season has come and gone in South Texas and I didn’t post any acknowledgement whatsoever. Not a recipe, a “let’s get...
View ArticleChristmas Decor for the Discerning Deerslayer
I think it’s safe to say, readers, that being a Deerslayer household means that life is a little bit different from ordinary households. It permeates every nook and cranny of your existence. This...
View ArticleTexMex Venison and/or Wild Pork Enchiladas
It’s really hot outside. And, yet, it’s time to start preparing for deer season. It’s time to fill feeders and fix feeder pens. And check on the game cameras. It’s time to clean out coolers. For...
View ArticleGrocery List for Three Meals at the Hunting Camp
For me, one of the most difficult things to plan for when heading out for a weekend at the hunting camp is what groceries to take. I don’t want to take so much food that it will end up back in the...
View ArticleHunters, Read This Before It’s Too Late!
Okay, this isn’t actually an emergency. But it IS one of those things that needs to be said early in the hunting season. Read on. As many of you know, I’m a huge fan of Hank Shaw, celebrated author...
View ArticleWhy Sous Vide is Perfect for the Hunting Camp
Wanna be the favorite person at the hunting camp? Grab these few items and you’re all set to whip up some amazing meals with little effort! Imagine….. autumn has arrived and it’s time to head out to...
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