My favorite part about the opening of hunting season is that I get to begin experimenting with new wild game recipes. But sometimes the best ideas and inspiration come at unexpected moments. (Check out all of my dove recipes here or scroll to the bottom for a list.)While in Arkansas on a recent dove hunting…
Guys + Gals, here is my latest video for you today, all about the fig, my favorite fruit that deserves a lot of celebrating this time of year.This simple, luscious dish can be served as an appetizer or dessert. It tastes and appears more complicated than it really is. The salty Gorgonzola tempered by the…
I made you some alligator!I don’t cook alligator meat regularly, mostly because I don’t live in alligator country. But on a recent trip to Arkansas I was gifted a cooler full of alligator meat that was hunted locally by a farmer friend of mine (ie., the one who appears on the very first page of…
Since watching my video on How to Debone a Bird, you must be wondering: what do I make with this beautiful fine-feathered beast once I've deboned it?Well, how about this recipe? Bing cherries are in season, but so are a lot of delicious fruits so feel free to switch it up--try peaches!Or, like I said,…
Happy Wednesday guys and gals. I'm excited to share Grandma Pellegrini's meatloaf recipe with you. Make it with your favorite meat, it'll knock your socks off.I also have a special surprise for you in today's video, so be sure to watch until the end... (did somebody say free wine? Get it HERE.)PLEASE NOTE : To…
On Sunday I went to watch an Australian car race at the shiny new track in Austin, but that is for another day. Then I made Venison Tacos!They were tangy and full of crunchy colorful bits. I highly recommend making a big batch of this and having a taco party. If you don't have venison try…
Happy Wednesday! Let's celebrate the middle of the week with some hearty, juicy Wild Boar Bolognese, shall we? Here is episode #2. Stay tuned for many more cooking/how-to/DIY episodes you'll be seeing here on this site.As always I'd love your feedback and questions in the comments section below. It is a work in progress, and…
Friends!I'm so excited to share the first of many cooking episodes here on this site. For a long time you've seen many posts here with step-by-step photos which take you through the recipes, but we've decided to spice things up around here and give some of the how-to's in a video format for those of…
Folks, it's Friday, and I can tell you need a drink. I'm not projecting, I'm not!I was at Austin Food & Wine last weekend and went to a delicious dinner hosted by Buick in celebration of all of their new vehicles. And let me tell you they know how to mix a drink.I'm really into…