Rules are rules… I have a very strict rule. If it swims, I don’t eat it. I know, I know. I’m missing out on basically an entire food group. There is just something about fish that I can’t handle. I like to go fishing, I …

, Honk   At some point in the beginning of our relationship, we stopped calling geese, “geese.” When we would be down at the creek with the dogs, the first person to hear them would shout “honkers!” to the other and point in their general …

Half of my heart belongs to dips… Dips of all kinds. Hot dips, cold dips, dessert dips. Anything I can scoop with a chip, cracker or even a spoon (don’t judge). There is just something about eating your weight in cheesy gooey goodness that soothes …

Hogs… hmmm   This spring I get to tag along on my first pig hunt. I’m going to be honest, I’m a little nervous. My imagined version of a wild boar stems from Old Yeller. As a child watching the beloved T.V. pup get “the …

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, …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …