An Alternative to the Valentine’s Day Tradition Valentine’s Day, for most of us, is steeped in a new kind of tradition. Chocolates are purchased in heart-shaped boxes, roses are ordered by the dozen, and stock cards purchased impulsively at check out counters. But where did it all begin, and how can we be different, how […]
A Look Back at 2016, and a Look Forward to 2017 The year of 2016, like most years, was a year of ups and downs, a year of introspection and a year of amazing and unlikely occurrences. Unlike the average year, however, 2016 was a year steeped in triumph at the summer Olympics in Rio, […]
Hickory Smoked Cheddar Cheese and the Right Technique When you’re heading out for a day on the mountain, schussing the perfectly groomed slopes or dodging trees in the backcountry, you need to start the day with a little something in your stomach—fuel for the adventure ahead. We love a good, old-fashioned breakfast of black coffee, […]
The day after Thanksgiving, affectionately known as Black Friday, used to be a day spent lounging in your favorite over-stuffed chair, eating leftovers with the family, and flipping through the channels for something to watch. Those days, however, are long gone. With retailers offering extremely deep discounts on their products, and Christmas just around the […]
As we work our way into the last vestiges of fall, we look forward to a time-honored American tradition, that of gathering with our loved ones and stuffing ourselves to the brim with hearty, home-cooked meals. As with any Thanksgiving celebration, we look forward to the staples: roasted turkey, mashed potatoes, and of course gallon […]
We all love fall. And really, what’s not to love? As the summer heat wanes and the air turns crisp, we break out the flannels from the back of the closet, sharpen our axes for Sunday’s log cutting, and spike our warm apple cider with a touch of the good stuff. As nature dazzles us […]
Halloween is one of our favorite holidays. It’s a night steeped in tradition, in tricks and treats, in coming together to celebrate the macabre. Kids transform into ghouls and ghosts, werewolves and vampires, fairies and magical creatures of every sort. As adults, we get to turn into kids again, reveling, costumed, in the magic of […]
A Quick Guide to Preparing for Your Fall Hunt With the end of summer comes the opportunity to get into the mountains, woods, or onto the lakes one last time. As the birds migrate and the colors change, some of us begin to prepare for the hunting season; whether it be deer in the Midwest, […]
Who needs the mess, the hassle, the expense of buying a smoker and making your own jerky? Support a small company and simply order great time-tested jerky, delivered straight to your home. It may seem an attractive idea to buy a smoker, doctor up your own marinade and smoke meat to your hearts content. However, the […]
There are many occasions to gift the ultimate gift, the Beef Jerky of the Month Club. Our Beef Jerky of the Month Club consists of 4 packs of jerky for three months, for a total of 12 packs. The best part is that you can customize this gift, you can get all beef if you want! […]