Hi, this is Buck. I am a puppy, and I love to explore. Today my mom took me on my first big walk at a place she calls Crecks. She says its a wildlife area. It had lots and lots of smells. I love smelling things. We walked and walked, a long long ways (editor … Continue reading A Big Big World! →

A friend of mine turned me on to the concept of the 3G meal - which involves getting, growing and gathering your food rather than sourcing your meals entirely from the grocery store. Get refers to harvesting your meat from the wild - venison, fish, squirrel, grouse, wild turkey, rabbit, raccoon, duck, goose, possum, whatever … Continue reading Get, Grow and Gather →

I made this pie a couple of weeks ago to bring to the Rendezvous that I attended at Forts Folle Avoine. I’ll start with the recipe: Pie filling: 1 cup maple syrup½ cup packed dark brown sugar3 eggs1 ½ Tbsp flour2 Tbsp bourbon1 tsp vanilla extract1/2 tsp salt1/2 tsp cinnamon2 Tbsp melted butter1 cup chopped … Continue reading Maple Walnut Pie (with a splash of bourbon) →

Brats simmering in Spotted Cow with green onions I don’t always take time to grill, even though I feel I should. However I find that my stovetop does an equally good job of cooking meats when I take time to do it right. With bratwurst, a slow cook is necessary, but first add flavor by … Continue reading Onion beer brats →

I found this quiche recipe that was served at my cousins wedding shower many years ago while sorting through my Grandma’s recipe box. Just about any tame or wild veggie, such as ramps, fiddlehead ferns or nettles could be substituted or added to the asparagus. It is written in my grandmother’s hand. Enjoy!