Month: June 2012

Elk backstrap “Chicken Fried” steak with an farm egg

One of my favorite breakfasts in the world is a fried Elk backstrap with a fresh farm egg on top of it.  It makes my Sunday morning and reminds me of why I hunt elk as hard as I do.  This is easy, and… Continue Reading “Elk backstrap “Chicken Fried” steak with an farm egg”

Halibut Tacos with Green Sauce

One of our favorite things to do is make fresh fish tacos, and as some of you already know…we caught some earlier this week.  We had JW coming up to visit from Texas this week and he was screaming on the plane when he… Continue Reading “Halibut Tacos with Green Sauce”

Halibut Fishing off the Oregon Coast

I have never been a man of the ocean, never really liked the high seas.  Most likely because I do not like throwing up, feeling horrible, and big ass sharks in the water.  Grover on the other hand, loves the ocean and finds peace… Continue Reading “Halibut Fishing off the Oregon Coast”

Wild Mushroom Stuffed Quail with Truffle Sauce

When quail season begins, I get a little giddy about it.  Something about these fat, little luscious birds that are not only fun to hunt, but they are great to eat.  There are several species of quail, but they all taste great on the… Continue Reading “Wild Mushroom Stuffed Quail with Truffle Sauce”

The Tri-Tip (North) vs. The Texas Brisket (South) Debate

I have been reading about this debate for years, and have participated in my share of blog arguments.  I have tried to make Brisket myself, and really did not make one or had one made for me that really was all that good.  So… Continue Reading “The Tri-Tip (North) vs. The Texas Brisket (South) Debate”

Grilled Bananas with Maple Creme Fraiche and Mixed Berries

I was watching the Food Network channel with my youngest daughter (she was watching Elmo on the I Pad) and they had a special All Star BBQ show on and my ole buddy Bobby Flay did this dish and I thought to myself.  I… Continue Reading “Grilled Bananas with Maple Creme Fraiche and Mixed Berries”

Wild Mushroom Chicken Pesto Pizza

I felt like making a gourmet pizza Saturday morning when I awoke.  Perhaps I dreamed of eating pizza all night, perhaps I had to come up with a recipe that my family would enjoy eating wild mushrooms that I found in the mountains of… Continue Reading “Wild Mushroom Chicken Pesto Pizza”

Mushroom Hunting in Oregon-Precious on the line again

The people who know me well in my life know that I am probably the most competitive person in the world.  I have been told I am a Jack Russel Terrier, never back down to a fight, even when I am know the odds… Continue Reading “Mushroom Hunting in Oregon-Precious on the line again”