Tag Archives: Texas

Hipster Hunters

Hunters as individuals come from different backgrounds and variable walks of life. In spite of this, hunters often get thrown into one category: “Hunters.” On a certain level, this singular categorization is understandable and likely even necessary when championing causes … Continue reading

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From the Wild

Jesse Griffiths contains multitudes. Author of Afield: A Chef’s Guide to Preparing and Cooking Wild Game and Fish. Finalist for a James Beard Award. Founder of the Dai Due Supper Club. Amazing cook. Hunter. Cool beard. Locavore. And you know … Continue reading

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The Evolution of American Barbecue

I have been reading Robb Walsh’s excellent book Barbecue Crossroad: Notes & Recipes from A Southern Odyssey, and thinking about the historical context as well as philosophy of Barbecue in the American South. The Food & Think Blog over at … Continue reading

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Texas BBQ Week vs. High Fence Hunting

Texas Monthly and Shiners Beers present Texas Barbecue Week. Check out the list of all participating barbecue joints, including six Austin spots: Blue Ox, Franklin, La, Lamberts, Micklethwait, and Stiles Switch. from the press release: There are plenty of benefits to Texas … Continue reading

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Authentic BBQ, Smoked Venison Shoulder, + Lard

“Well, I’ll tell you: The first thing is, you go around back and you look for a wood pile. More Importantly, you look for an ash pile. Then you ask if you can see the barbecue pit. I’ll tell you…. … Continue reading

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BBQ Review: Charles Vergo’s Rendezvous (Memphis, TN)

Charles Vergo’s Rendezvous in Memphis, TN is perhaps the most famous BBQ restaurant in the world, yet opinions on the establishment are polarizing as opinions on Tim Tebow’s worthiness as a NFL quarterback. In a quest to settle the matter of local opinion … Continue reading

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BBQ, Bowhunting Wild Pigs, Unlawful Endurance Eating and a Michael Ruhlman Rant

Lots of BBQ news today: 10 BBQ Joints that are worth a day trip from Memphis. (You’ll notice the Go Carnivore favorite, Helen’s BBQ, on the list. Texas Monthly released their much anticipated list of the Top 50 BBQ Joints. Talkin’ … Continue reading

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Spring Squirrel Hunting

Springs Squirrel season is a “oddball” season available in certain states (especially many of the Southern states) that few hunters take advantage of. The primary reason that so few hunters take advantage of Spring Squirrel hunting seems to be because of the heat … Continue reading

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Carnivore News: Monday 5-15

Another one of those “Best BBQ” lists.… and why some of these “best of” lists are suspect.  Stephen Colbert mocks Carolina BBQ.  New Study: Hunting originated 2 million years ago. “Considered in total, this study provides important early archaeological evidence for … Continue reading

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87 Seconds of Texas BBQ

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