For parents and veteran hunters alike, taking kids hunting can be one of the most rewarding experiences in outdoor life. For many, growing up learning to hunt was as natural as learning to tie their shoes or ride a bike. For others, the option to go hunting as a kid (for any number of reasons) simply didn’t exist. But, when many of those same youngsters were exposed to hunting as adults, they fell in love with the sport and became hooked for life.
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As the weather warms up and summer draws closer, many outdoorsmen and women find themselves between hunting seasons. But, that doesn’t mean we aren’t enjoying the fruits of our labor from the previous months. Riverside cookouts and backyard BBQs are in full swing, with everything from fresh fish to venison burgers topping the grill. That also means Father’s Day is just around the corner, bringing with it the joy of reminiscing all of the fun time spent with dear Dad in the outdoors.
… Actually, they’re mini black pepper & sea salt summer sausage breakfast biscuits with a whole grain dijon mustard. Seemed a bit extreme for the post title, right? Well, no matter what we name them, we can always call them delicious. Make these. This weekend.
I know that’s a mouthful. Bear with me.
I’m sorry. I’m sorry for what I am about to introduce to you. They’re cinnamon sugar donuts. And also mini muffins. Just trust me. When you’ve eaten 37 of these and you. can’t. stop… Please remember that I warned you. THESE ARE AMAZING. And you can feel less guilty eating several of these than the cupcakes muffins from last week. I made them two days in a row. One batch went to the Rascal, naturally. John and I didn’t crush 2 pans of these by ourselves… Even though (sugar high aside) we could have without batting an eye.
Happy Tuesday, friends! I hope everyone else is enjoying this ah-mazing weather we are currently experiencing here in the lowcountry. And you know what makes these beautiful mornings even better? A delicious breakfast that is sure to please. Make this homemade banana bread any time of year, and snag a slice to snack on while you’re on the way to the duck blind, sitting in the deer stand, or wherever your outdoor adventures may take you. But, if you’re going fishing – don’t bring any with you on the boat!
I know that sounds weird… But trust me, it is so surprisingly easy and good, you’ll want to give it a try. Like, tomorrow. Or today, if you are just waking up. This is one of those quick breakfasts you can make and assemble in less than 5 minutes, wrap it in some tin foil to keep it warm, and walk out of the door to your hunting/fishing destination. I made this sort of on a whim with what I happened to have on hand, so it is pretty simple. So simple I was almost embarassedYou can also vary the ingredients to suit your taste buds, so be creative! *{See below for some variation inspiration}
Happy Tuesday all! Ever wake up to hunt or fish at, say, 4 am, and think “How can one function, much less think about eating this early in the morning?!” So then you throw on your camouflage or bathing suit, pour a quick cup of coffee, and walk out the door. And what do you know? Thirty minutes later, you are starving, but you’re already waist-deep in the pond or have just pulled away from the dock. Talk about s-o-l, right? Wrong!
Yes, I am one of those. Nearly every time I go dove hunting, at least half of the times that I duck hunt, and definitely every single time I go deer hunting, I like to bring a little snack. The reason? My excuse is that sometimes I am just not quite sure how long exactly I will be out there. What if I sit for 3+ hours and see nothing, and then a monster buck walks out and I take a shot and he runs for a mile before going down and I have to spend an hour finding him, and then drag his heavy self out of there? Hmm? That could totally happen. In which case, I would need to boost my strength and energy in a caloric way beforehand. While that may seem more improbable than not, it helps ease my mind. Mostly, it’s because I can get a little bored when things are quite in the woods. My dad and I like to stop somewhere before we get to the property to grab some bottled water, perhaps a diet coke, and definitely a snack. Fortunately for him, dear Dad still has the metabolism of a high school kid who runs track, and often purchases a candy bar or Moon Pie. I am somewhat less fortunate. While I do my fair share of exercise and running, if I ate a Twix every time I hunted, my bikini-clad self during the summer would not be happy with my camo-clad self from hunting season. The best way to make sure that doesn’t happen? Whip up some easy, homemade snacks to bring along! It’s a great way to control what you’re eating, and definitely makes it easier on the wallet.