Category: Processing wild game

On Being the Deerslayer’s Mother

 (and preparing Pan-Fried Venison Heart) As I read a post recently, from Andy at Tremendous Whatnot, I was reminded of the Deerslayer tradition of preparing a celebratory dinner for the lucky hunter who triumphantly brought his/her bounty back to camp.  Photos are taken during… Continue Reading “On Being the Deerslayer’s Mother”

Packaging and Labeling Venison Meat

Well, we’ve made a dent in filling the freezer for the next year.  We were almost down to just plain empty, except for the whitewing the Doveslayer  (a.k.a. Deerslayer, depending on the time of year) brought home during the season in September.  I actually… Continue Reading “Packaging and Labeling Venison Meat”

Ain’t It a Shame?

Deerslayer and I have been to two different hunting camps since the season began.  I’m eager to fill the empty spaces in the freezers and Deerslayer is eager to hunt.  Thanksgiving was spent at a hunting camp in South Texas and, previously, we headed… Continue Reading “Ain’t It a Shame?”

Rock Doves: Good and Plentiful Eatin’

I made an interesting and tasty discovery after my Doveslayer’s very successful dove hunt last week.   Limits were had all ’round. For the first time, rock doves were harvested. They are also called feral pigeon and are hugely plentiful.Sadly, when they’re called pigeon… Continue Reading “Rock Doves: Good and Plentiful Eatin’”

Camping and Pico de Gallo (and skinning fajitas!)

This is the time of year that I enjoy the most.  My younger junior deerslayer and I have finished up her homeschool year.  My older junior deerslayer turned 24 today.  With these milestones under our belts, the entire family has switched into camping mode. … Continue Reading “Camping and Pico de Gallo (and skinning fajitas!)”

If I Could Save Time in a Bottle…

the first thing that I’d like to do … is buy several cases and hide them under my bed! This little hint has turned into a real time saver.  Every so often, I slow-cook up a roasting pan full of venison and/or wild pork… Continue Reading “If I Could Save Time in a Bottle…”

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