From the monthly archives:

November 2007

Venison Beef Jerky

November 30, 2007

Out of all of our venison meat, Mark enjoys making beef jerky the most.  And who doesn’t love beef jerky.  Even those that don’t enjoy venison, enjoy these tasty beef jerky snacks. 
He was up at 4:30 a.m. this morning making up a couple of batches.   
Here is what you need: 
4 lbs venison meat
1 Package of seasoning for jerky.  We used [...]

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Christmas Gift Ideas for Landowners

November 28, 2007

The holiday season is underway.  Is your landowner on your list?
This time of year it is always nice to show your appreciation to those whose property you hunt on.  So I thought I would share some great ideas.

Share your venison meat.  Whether it be beef jerky, sausage, steaks, etc.
Their favorite drink.  Wine, whiskey, beer, moonshine.  (Ok not the [...]

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The Hunt

November 27, 2007

This past week was a busy week for a lot of hunters.  In reading other’s blogs, I have seen a lot of nice deer taken.  It was no different around our household.  Mark and his brothers have been hunting on and off since the season opened.  Mark’s brothers have all gotten their bucks and a [...]

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Happy Thanksgiving 2007

November 22, 2007

Happy Thanksgiving to all of my blogger friends.  Hope you and your family and friends have a wonderful day. 
Mark and I are cooking for about 20 people.  We are cooking a 25 lb turkey in the oven and Mark will be frying a 12 lb turkey outside.   We are suppose to get 2″-4″ of snow [...]

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If I Was A Better Hunter’s Wife

November 17, 2007

If I was a better Hunter’s Wife I would:

Make all his meals and freeze them for his 2 week hunting trip.   (I did go with him to get his groceries.)
Get the flannel sheets he asked for.  (I can’t bring myself to purchase something that will not only make him sweat all night but shock the heck out [...]

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Recipe – Chicken Noodle Soup

November 16, 2007

Everyone has their favorite recipes for Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup.  I am going to post a quick and easy recipe for the Hunter to throw in the crock pot while out hunting.
1 Cooked Rotissere Chicken - Most grocery stores have them.  Cut off bone in bit size pieces.
2 Lg cans of Chicken Broth.  I like to [...]

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The Hunter’s Wife – Remedies for the Common Cold

November 15, 2007

Thanks to everyone who left their comments on what to do for the common cold.  I haven’t had a cold in a couple of years until this year.  One of the keys is to keep your immune system strong by eating healthy fruits, vegetables and venison. 
Here are some favorite remedies:

Homemade chicken soup.  This [...]

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Veteran’s Day

November 12, 2007

I wanted to post a video tribute to honor our Veterans on this day.  I searched hours to find the perfect video.  The one I chose is about 8 minutes long but I thought the music and pictures just touched my soul. 
At the end of the video it shows Amazing Grace by Patsy Cline.  It is actually [...]

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Friday’s Recipe – Venison Crock Pot Barbeque

November 9, 2007

Today’s recipe is quick and easy.  We all love that kind of cooking, especially the hunter who is out hunting while his meal is in the crock pot cooking.

4 lbs venison roast
1 can of your favorite beer (Yum!)
1 bottle of your favorite barbeque sauce   

Place venison in crock pot.  Pour can of beer and barbeque sauce over venison.  Cook on high for [...]

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Hunting and the Cold – Weather & Flu

November 7, 2007

All of you hunters have gotten your wish.  The cold weather has kicked in and with that comes the flu season.  I told all of you I was going to be punished.  Well it happened this past Friday.  Mark was off to hunt for the weekend and at about 11:00 a.m. the sneezing started and the sweating.  I could [...]

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