I was digging though some files today and came across this recipe that I made a couple years ago for the annual Wild Game Feed at Crex Meadows.  This won the Best Dish prize that year (2016), and my name is on the plaque that hangs in the break room of the visitor center at … Continue reading Wild Rice and Venison Meatloaf with Tomato Jam →

Since it's snowing and windy outside, I decided to stay in (after a little shoveling), and do some cooking. These spiced pecans are so good, they don't last long!  Good for taking out on hunting expeditions, and a great snack for New Year's Eve! Pairs well with wine, champagne, beer, whiskey, gin, vodka, schnapps in … Continue reading Spiced Pecans →

There is a very tall White Pine tree growing along a trail down to the St. Croix River that I have fallen in love with. It was love at first sight, the first time I ventured down this trail more than ten years ago. He is the tallest tree in these woods, towering over the … Continue reading The Tree That I Love →

A few years ago, my boyfriend gave me a pair of cross-country skis for my December birthday. As a youth, I had done a lot of skiing with my family on the many trails near our home in Roseville, MN. There was a trail into the park that backed up to our cul-de-sac, but our … Continue reading Hope For Snow! →

John and I spent the day at Wildwood Glen around the first of September cutting small maple trees to clear a path so we can eventually (hopefully sooner than later!) move the camper further back into the woods. We brought along a chicken, some fresh sweet corn and potatoes to cook for dinner. We have … Continue reading Campfire Chicken →