When it comes to buying treats for your dog, there are an unlimited number of dog treat options out there. From raw hides and training treats to dental chews and milk bones (and everything else in between), it can be difficult choosing the right – and healthiest – treats for your four-legged best friend. When […]
The American bison is a spectacular creature. As the largest mammal in North America, with males standing 6 feet tall and weighing up to 2,000 pounds, it’s no wonder they were the principal food source of choice for many Indigenous tribes (particularly the Indigenous People of the Plains) throughout what is now the United States […]
Humans have salted, dried and smoked meat since as far back as the Ancient Egyptian times, if not longer. While it’s been known by many names in many cultures throughout history, the American “jerky” comes from decedents of the ancient Inca empire in South America. The Peruvian Quecha Indians called their dried meat “ch’arki,” a […]
Depending on where you live, you might be lucky enough to visit the world’s largest living bird at your local zoo or aviary. If you’re really lucky, you might get to experience the majesty of a herd of ostriches roaming the semiarid plains and woodlands of Africa. Recently, some extremely lucky citizens – and not-so-lucky […]
With all of the new and buzzwordy labels given to meat sources today, it can be difficult to know what any of the designations mean. From organic to free range to hormone-free to grass-fed to “natural” – it takes some digging to understand what the labels mean in terms of meat quality, source, diet and […]
Out West, we’re accustomed to all sorts of wildlife in the mountains, on the plains and even in our small towns and neighborhoods. It’s not uncommon to see young bucks chowing down on garden beds, momma moose and their babies strolling down Main Street, bison grazing in big open fields, bears enjoying a quick dip […]
It’s that time of year again! In many areas of the country, the weather is slowly turning from warm summer days to crisp, cool nights, the trees are starting to show hints of glorious fall colors and the kids are ramping up for Halloween trick-or-treating. Of all the tell-tale signs of fall, however, one tried […]
When it comes to building a comprehensive bug out bag (aka an emergency kit), most people neglect one important aspect that is vital to everyday survival: food. Of course, after reading that (and double-checking your pantry stash) your first impulse may be to Google “best emergency food kits.” Let us save you the sticker-shock: you’re […]
Originally printed in the Rocky Mountain News’ Adventures in Dining section. Written by: Bill St. John No one wants a Denver Boot and only a few have a taste for a Denver omelet. But everyone likes the Denver leg. The Denver leg is the name for a boneless, sinewless leg of meat — commonly venison […]
If you’re like most Americans, you love beef jerky. Peppered jerky. Teriyaki jerky. Sweet and spicy jerky… you get the point. Beef jerky is as American as apple pie. Yet, most people don’t realize that there is a better way to make jerky than your typical dehydrated meat: the best beef jerky is smoked to […]