Wild Game Made Easy. A blog offering recipes, tips and tricks to those who love the outdoors as much as we do.

Month: January 2023

Squirrel Noodle Soup

Squirrel Noodle Soup

Squirrel Soup?? Had you walked up to me 15 years ago and asked me if I wanted a bowl of squirrel soup, not only would I have turned you down but, I’m sure, would have turned up my nose. SQUIRREL SOUP?! Tree rats?! Darn right, 

Brokenstraw (Greek) Sauce

Brokenstraw (Greek) Sauce

Sauce Is Boss If you’ve never tried hot dog sauce you’re missing out. Call it what you will- Greek sauce, Johnnys sauce, Coney Island Sauce, or as we like to call it Brokenstraw Sauce. Add it to your choice of dog, smother your fries, or 

Homemade Sauerkraut

Homemade Sauerkraut

Countertop Cooking   This is one of my favorite easy fridge staples. It is great topping for hotdogs, added to a sandwich (like our Venison Reuben Sandwiches) or even just on its own! Sometimes I will sneak a forkful or two when I am digging through 

Corned Venison Roast

Corned Venison Roast

Worth the Wait!   This recipe is what MAKES the amazing Venison Reuben Sandwiches so delicious! If you missed the recipe for Wes’s phenomenal Marble Rye Bread you need to check it out!! What isn’t to like about corned venison? Salty, herby, slightly peppery, nice and 

Marble Rye Bread

Marble Rye Bread

RISE and shine!   This bread is relatively easy to make, and is worth the rise time! We like to enjoy it on our Venison Reuben Sandwiches or even just as the perfect vessel to sop up our egg yolks for breakfast! It toasts perfectly, has 

Venison Reuben Sandwiches

Venison Reuben Sandwiches

My love for reubens is truly a mystery to me. Separate the ingredients and I wouldn’t go near it. Put them together and I can’t get enough. The buttery rye, tangy sauerkraut, crunchy pickles, salty corned venison, and creamy thousand island… my stomach is rumbling 

Welcome to The Brokenstraw Blog

Welcome to The Brokenstraw Blog

Hello!   If you have stumbled upon our blog, you must also share some of our passions for all things outdoors. Hunting, fishing, hiking- or maybe you are just looking for some inspo to cook up all that wild game that stares back at you