Category: Recipes

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”

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”

What to do with a KING BOLETE

I have been wanting to cook one of these bad boys for a long time.  While I was out morel hunting and practicing my skills being the King of Morels and owner of “Precious”, I happened upon a King Bolete.  I was so excited… Continue Reading “What to do with a KING BOLETE”

Macaroni and Cheese Bomb Diggety

I have made this dish so many different ways and so many times that my efforts have definitely taken years off my life.  I guess I would rather live fast, hard, and happy then long, dull, and….skinny.  I made this one for some friends… Continue Reading “Macaroni and Cheese Bomb Diggety”

The Morel Mushroom Ring (Precious) gets passed on to new King

The beginning of the Morel season has begun.  My old buddy Trevor Storlie and I have been pounding away over the years, competing in ever sense of the way, on who can collect the most morel mushrooms in a single weekend. If you read this… Continue Reading “The Morel Mushroom Ring (Precious) gets passed on to new King”

Greek Lamb Gyro Burgers

My favorite time of year in Oregon is Spring.  The mountains stop snowing, the flowers start blooming, the Morel’s start popping, turkeys begin gobbling, and the lambs start to hit the butcher.  I have a friend aka “Egg Man” where I get my fresh… Continue Reading “Greek Lamb Gyro Burgers”

Wild Mushroom Risotto with Pesto Scallops

I said I was going to post it and true to my word, I finally got around to it.   This one goes great with the “Springer Salmon Cedar Plank” recipe.  I decided for the blog that I would do it as a main course. … Continue Reading “Wild Mushroom Risotto with Pesto Scallops”