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Did You Know That Pigs Make The World Turn?

It’s true. Life without pigs would not be the same and I’m not talking about food. We encounter pigs in the following Soup, Shampoo, Toothpaste, Face Cream, Concrete, Bread, Bullets, Wine, Beer, Fruit Juice, Sandpaper,  Train Breaks, Cheesecake, Fine China, Tuna, Paint, and … Continue reading

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The Times They Are A Changin’

There was time when if you wanted to know how to cook wild game you went to your father or grandfather. That’s changing. Our view of food is changing. With a little help from the internet and a few pioneers, … Continue reading

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Hunting for Rabbit and Dumplings

Soon the weather will be just right. It’s time to dust off the insulated boots, get out the long johns and clean the shotgun. Rabbit season is about to be in full swing. Whether you have dogs or not, rabbit hunting can be … Continue reading

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Meat Therapy for Men

Research Study Finds The Sight of Meat Calms Men Down Image by SalSmiles “The researchers expected the opposite to be true; that images of meat would increase aggressive behavior in males, similar to how dogs act out when meat is taken … Continue reading

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Want Local, Free Range, Organic Pork? Try Wild Hog!

Going whole hog for wild boar Bad pig makes good By John Austin/features@trcle.com “Hunters aren’t the only ones who are hog wild. Thanks to some canny marketing, consumers around the world are paying through the snout for a taste of … Continue reading

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“A squirrel or a frog will set you back just $2.50.”

Kentucky BBQ: Bring Your Own Squirrels, Raccoons, Possums And Porcupines Story by by Dave Seminara “In Kentucky, you can get a porcupine hickory-smoked for five bucks. A squirrel or a frog will set you back just $2.50. I had no idea that … Continue reading

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When Bacon Met Bourbon. A Love Story

Last time I was in Nashville I made a stop at the Patterson House. It was there I had one of the truly best cocktails to grace my lips, a Bacon Infused Old Fashion. This was something I needed to share with … Continue reading

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Duck Season is almost here!

Hello Fellow Carnivores! Duck season will be here before you know it and just to get everyone in the mood I’ve posted a video of our friend, author and chef Hank Shaw. Hank is the author of Hunt Gather Cook and must read … Continue reading

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Bone Marrow. The Best Cut of Meat You’ve Never Had

How to Make Fergus Henderson’s Roast Bone Marrow and Parsley Salad Fergus Henderson uses veal bones but you could use venison or beef. PHOTOGRAPH BY Ditte Isager Ingredients 8 3″-4″-long pieces veal marrow bones 1 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, roughly chopped 2 small shallots, thinly … Continue reading

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Making Bacon! It’s is Easier Than You Think

Home-Cured Bacon By MICHAEL RUHLMAN | Published: OCTOBER 12, 2010 Photos by Donna Turner Ruhlman Home-Cured Bacon (adapted from Charcuterie) —Order five pounds of fresh pork belly from your grocery store, the pork guy at your farmers market, or from a local butcher shop. —Buy a box of 2-gallon zip-top … Continue reading

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