Some people are really nervous about trying new things such as venison meat.  The truth is, venison is actually quite simple to cook with.  Once you know the basics of cooking venison then you can really do a lot with it.  In fact, for many people once they have tried venison meat they start looking for all new ways to prepare it. Read more »

In a world where most people’s idea of meat is limited to beef, poultry, pork, and seafood, it can seem like deer meat is reserved for hunters and their families.  But the truth is, venison isn’t hard to find and you don’t have to know a hunter to get a hold of it.  You just need to know what to do with it once you get some.  Don’t fret if you’ve heard horror stories about deer meat tasting gamy and being tough.  Chances are, the person that prepared that meat wasn’t familiar with the cardinal rules of venison cooking. Read more »

Every Fall while my brothers all gear up for hunting season we start scouring recipe books and online for ways to prepare venison.  My husband doesn’t hunt but having so many in the family that does means that I often end up with some venison in my own freezer from some very generous family members. Read more »