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Stacy’s Sweetheart of Story

Stacy’s Sweetheart of Story

By Tim H. Martin

Stacy Harris loves chocolate. So much so that a box of chocolate covered Alaskan berries helped solidify her choice for a future husband. Stacy's then-boyfriend, Scott, bought a box of her favorite treats at the beginning of his caribou hunt on Alaska's Mulchatna River Basin. Over the course of the rigorous hunt, Stacy's box of chocolates remained ... READ MORE

Bear Camp’s Magic Moments

Bear Camp’s Magic Moments

By Tim H. Martin

Recently, while cleaning out my hunting closet, I found my journal from a black bear camp. It's dated May 1997. The memories of Saskatchewan came flooding back when I opened the first page. I'd forgotten how much fun this hunting trip was, my first as a Buckmasters employee. For starters, there was the night a window was left ajar, and our cabin wa... READ MORE

Midnight Mac & Cheese

Midnight Mac & Cheese

By Tim H. Martin

I've just learned that my great aunt Lendol Bryan passed away at the age of 96. She was one of the sweetest, most gracious ladies I've ever known. Aunt Lendol was well-known around my little hometown in north Alabama for her good humor, her breathtaking roses and the best homemade macaroni and cheese in the county. Her recipe is cherished by many g... READ MORE

Cajun-Style Venison Backstraps

Cajun-Style Venison Backstraps

By Tim H. Martin

Cajun-Style Venison Backstraps Recipe Ingredients:• 1 whole venison backstrap, Liquid Cajun injector seasoning, 1/2 bell pepper (finely chopped), 1/2 Vidalia or sweet onion (finely chopped), 1 cup mushrooms (sliced), Cajun rub or seasoning of your preference, to taste, 1 package of hickory smoked bacon, *You'll need toothpicks or wooden skewer... READ MORE

Off-the-Grid S’mores

Off-the-Grid S’mores

By Tim H. Martin

Making s'mores around a campfire should be a fun and simple activity, but the kids all too often end up with charred marshmallows, grit in their teeth and singed eyebrows. Raise your hand if you've ever gotten impatient and stuck your marshmallows too close to - or even worse - into the roaring flames. A couple of ants stuck to your char-mallow, bu... READ MORE

Creole Chicken & Okra

Creole Chicken & Okra

By Tim H. Martin

Sometimes I buy a cookbook just for one or two recipes. When I heard about "Cooking Up a Storm," I knew there would be dozens of recipes I'd like, which proved to be true. After Hurricane Katrina, there was risk of losing much of the old Louisiana food culture, including classic recipes. But The Times-Picayune of New Orleans became a place for peop... READ MORE

Tim’s ‘Mater Gravy

Tim’s ‘Mater Gravy

By Tim H. Martin

Before you country cookin' traditionalists look at these ingredients and start throwing tomatoes at me, I confess my recipe is a bit different than what most mawmaws make. Leave out the hot sauce, garlic, Worcestershire sauce and cayenne pepper to make it more like hers, or add something new to make it your own. Most Southern tomato gravy recipes, ... READ MORE

Alabama Red Beans & Rice

Alabama Red Beans & Rice

By Tim H. Martin

I've had a couple of friends from New Orleans ask me what made these "Alabama" red beans and rice. I reminded them that Louisiana isn't the only state with Cajun and Creole culture. Alabama has plenty of Cajuns, too, down in our own bayou country. In fact, the very first organized Mardi Gras was in Mobile, not New Orleans. Besides, this is my reci... READ MORE

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