There are feral hogs that need to be eliminated from the ranch, and I’m glad the hunters don’t want to hunt them, without having me cook their meals. It started out as just Saturday night dinner, but now includes “catering breakfasts” on Saturday and Sunday. The breakfast for Saturday was a bit of a challenge,…
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Deer Backstrap with Dijon Gravy
With backstrap, less is more. Dry it well, cut it thin or pound it thin, and let it sit at room temperature about an hour before cooking. And really, if you want it to be delicious, cook it in bacon fat! PrintDeer Backstrap with Dijon Gravy Ingredients3-4 TBSP bacon fat 1 lb deer backstrap, dried…
Lamb’s Quarters
It’s finally happened – I’ve become my grandmother. I hear my brother’s voice in my head, “Grandma mows her lawn in the morning, and cooks it for dinner.” We all thought it was hysterical, because it was sort of true, and (we all thought) a little strange. But now, I’m doing the same thing. This…
Double Ginger Cake
If you love ginger snaps and gingerbread, this will be over the top for you. It is scrumptious and moist, and not too sweet. PrintDouble Ginger Cake IngredientsCake 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 TBSP coconut flour (optional) 3/4 tsp baking soda 2 tsp ground ginger 1 tsp ground cinnamon 1/2 tsp allspice 1/4 tsp kosher…
Salads Gone Wild
It was a day of foraging in the yard again. I’m shifting my thinking about what I’ve always thought of as pesky “weeds,” and reseeding nuisances. I’m now considering them as food! My salads have dandelion leaves, baby lamb’s quarters, and my ever present arugula. The salad in the picture has a little lettuce, a…