Admittedly this did not start off as a dish of Spaetzle. I had a bit of roasted pumpkin on my hand and wanted to make them into gnocchi. This is doable, but the pumpkin (or butternut squash) really should be dried as much as possible after roasting so that when you are ready to make […]
Pumpkin Spaetzle with a Meat Ragu Read More »
Last deer season I was invited with a friend on a hunt. They had too many deer and as part of the wild life management responsibilities they take on from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Management the herd needs to be culled to maintain a healthy one. The deer I shot was a four or
Venison Terrine with Port and Cherries Read More »
I’ve posted about Maui Nui Axis deer before here. In short it’s a delicious and densely nutrient and protein packed meat that is sustainably “raised” (since it is mostly wild) and harvested on the island of Maui, Hawaii. The leg roast is consistently my favorite cut due to its versatility and -relative to other cuts-
Venison (or Beef or Lamb) Shawarma Read More »
Axis deer are overpopulated in Hawaii. They happen to have delicious meat that is also very dense in protein and nutrients while at the same time being mild and lean. So, it makes sense on all levels for a company like Maui Nui to realize the potential of what they have in Hawaii, humanely harvest
Venison Leg Roast, Portuguese Flavors with Chickpeas Read More »
Duck season is almost here and I still had a few teal in the freezer. The kids have been asking me to make some dumplings at home. They love steamed dumplings at Chinese restaurants and wanted to see if I can make a version at home. Not one to shy away from a started looking
Szechuan Broth with Duck and Goose Dumplings Read More »
We shot a limit of teal (small ducks) this year on one of our trips. It was two of us and my buddy did not want to take his share and deal with the clean-up. I was happy to take his share of the hunt (even if I am never happy about the cleanup of
I travel a lot for work typically for a project in one city that could take anywhere from a few weeks to over a year. Travelling every week for a few days to the same city can be weary. The upside to this latest particular engagement is that it is in the lovely city of
Pok Pok: Wild Duck Laap, Thai Pork Fried Rice, Cucumber Salad Read More »
I’m still working on my wild duck cooking skill and the best result I’ve gotten so far is through removing the breasts and legs and cooking them separately. I’ve made a “quick salad” for my kids and I recently and I basically sautéed everything for different times and then sliced and served on top of
Wild Duck, Cabbage, Fried Hominy and Red Wine Beet Sauce Read More »
About a month or so ago I finally got all my plans in order and booked a hunting trip with a local guide to see if I can get myself some wild ducks. It’s been many years since I’ve been hunting but finally I get myself a gun, license and practiced some clay shooting at local
Roasted Teal with Delicata Squash, Farro and Spiced Red Wine Sauce Read More »
Fall is finally here -more or less I suppose- and changing the way I cook is natural. Even if I can find tomatoes and peppers well into November and December I still prefer to cook more “orange” and “brown” stuff. It makes me and Diana happy to pick up some winter squashes or sweet potatoes and start cooking
Alinea: BOAR, Shallot, Cider, Burning Oak Leaves Read More »