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Web Chef Review: Peppered Natural Buffalo Jerky from Jerky Direct

I often try different brands of jerky so I can find the varieties and flavors I like the best because not all jerkies are created alike. I tried this Peppered flavor Natural Buffalo Jerky from Jerky Direct and I think it’s, honestly, my new favorite jerky. I’ve never been crazy about “moist” jerky – it just seems odd to me. I enjoy a good “chew” with my dried jerky. This jerky is slightly...

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How to Grill Buffalo Burgers – My First Taste

When I say “Buffalo”, I don’t mean the city, although I live very close to Buffalo! I mean the wild animal roaming the plains of North America – well, they used to anyway. Now, they’re farmed for their hide and meat. Kenney and I decided to make Buffalo Burgers the other night after seeing that the price at Whole Foods Market was the same as the ground beef. What’s wonderful about buffalo meat is...

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4 Delicious Super Bowl Tailgating Trends
Jan30

4 Delicious Super Bowl Tailgating Trends

Super Bowl Sunday is one of the tastiest days of the year…with tailgating parties popping up everywhere. Sinful delights filled with cheese, bacon, sour cream, sauces & deep fried deliciousness galore. Hearty meats, amazing side dishes, and exciting appetizers & snacks…not to mention alcoholic beverages galore. Check out these divine Bacon Mashed Potatoes for Super Bowl: 4 New Super Bowl Tailgating Trends: As the...

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Ode to Chicken Wings: Tailgating Central
Jan30

Ode to Chicken Wings: Tailgating Central

What a delicious dish…Chicken Wings! They can be prepared in a myriad of ways & paired with any number of dips & sauces. The standard BBQ or Buffalo wings, while very tasty, leads us to expand our horizons by customizing the original recipes to something more for those adventurous palates out there. Chicken wings were considered to be the most inexpensive part of the chicken & frugal cooks would be most likely to...

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How to Roast Carrots in a Roasting Tray + Video
Nov13

How to Roast Carrots in a Roasting Tray + Video

Take the “ho-hum” out of Roasted Carrots… I believe that everyone has their own unique way they prefer roasting vegetables, as do I, and I have added a new tool to my repertoire. When I got my Jalapeño Roasting Tray from Mutt Shop Products, I was unaware of the numerous ways I could use it. Roasting okra, artichokes, peppers, and the list goes on… How to Roast Carrots in a Roasting Tray: If you want to roast...

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Calling Hunters & Gatherers: Wild Foods Day
Oct28

Calling Hunters & Gatherers: Wild Foods Day

There are so many fine foods to celebrate on Wild Foods Day! The most interesting aspect of eating wild foods is that whether the foods are wild fowl, venison, beautiful & wild greens, mushrooms, rice & roots is that the flavors are earthier & cleaner tasting than their cultivated or domestic counterparts. Wild mushrooms have much more flavor than the ones available in your supermarket. Not too many folks these days have...

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Native American Natural Foods: Tanka Bars
Oct11

Native American Natural Foods: Tanka Bars

Have you heard of Native American Natural Foods? It’s a food company started by the Lakota Indians from their reservation in Kyle, South Dakota. The Tanka Bar is their best selling product. Check out this great video that explains it all… I love that their using their traditional Native American recipes and helping their community, and the rest of the world, overcome health problems such as obesity and diabetes… I’d...

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Grilling Recipes for a Happy Labor Day!

Grilling on the BBQ is the perfect way to enjoy Labor Day! I’ve compiled 7 of my favorite BBQ posts for you to choose from here: 1. How to Grill Buffalo Burgers – These are lean, mean and perfect for your grill! Absolutely delicious, really easy and at Whole Foods Market, about the same price as their ground beef. 2. How to Marinate Meat – A must-know when it comes to learning how to cook on the BBQ. Great ideas and...

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How to Cook the Best Tandoori Chicken Wings + Video
Jan27

How to Cook the Best Tandoori Chicken Wings + Video

I just love these…I’m not crazy about Buffalo wings, so I always have honey garlic wings…I was bored with that and tried to create some different. What I got was amazing! Type: Entrée Recipe Serve With: Basmati rice Prep Time: 10 min + marinating time Cook Time: ~ 40 min Yield: 40 chicken wings The ingredients & instructions are listed below the video for measurements & directions. Please enjoy this webisode...

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