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
The Tree That I Love
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 winter’s morning drive through Crex Meadows
I had a couple hours to myself this morning and also needed to head north to pick my kids up at my Dad's house so I decided to pack my 20 gauge shotgun into the Prius and drive through Crex Meadows. It was a gray day, so I didn't even consider bringing my long lens … Continue reading A winter’s morning drive through Crex Meadows
Hope For Snow!
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!
Venison Jerky
I've always loved jerky, to the point that when I have it around, even just for myself, it doesn't last very long. Of course, if I had been around 200 years ago living in the wilds of the Wisconsin woods, and had to ration out my provisions for the winter, I'd be more parsimonious in … Continue reading Venison Jerky
The County Forest
I was driving home from an especially wonderful day at Wildwood Glen one afternoon in mid-September and had some time to spare. Instead of rushing home along the county road, I decided to venture through the county forest along roadways that I had not yet driven. There are miles and miles of drivable fire lanes … Continue reading The County Forest
Campfire Chicken
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
Muzzleloading 101
I am new at using a muzzleloader, and was excited to go hunting with my new .50 caliber Hawken Woodsman percussion cap muzzleloader that I received for my birthday last year (a year ago next Tuesday to be precise - not that I'm looking for attention 🙂 ) The gun sat in the box it … Continue reading Muzzleloading 101
Wild Rice Meatballs
Since I was lucky enough to harvest a whitetail deer this year, and I have about a dozen pounds of wild rice laying around, I tried a new recipe that a friend posted to his cooking column in an area newspaper. I followed it fairly closely, and realized that with a few adjustments I had … Continue reading Wild Rice Meatballs
Deer Hunting 2018
It's not officially over but it just might be that due to the gosh-durned weather my fall hunting season is all but complete. This was a season of some firsts for me. And some seconds and even some thirds! It was my eighth season hunting deer. It was the first season that I saw so … Continue reading Deer Hunting 2018
The Wildwood Glen 