Monthly Archives: December 2013

December 26th

Posted on December 23, 2013 by

Singular Points will be available for digital purchase on December 26th!  The dead tree version will come along a few days later. This was a weird book to write.  I explain some of this in the acknowledgements section, but you’re … Continue reading →

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The Meat With No Name, Part 1

Posted on December 19, 2013 by

The Italians and Spaniards don’t have a name for air-dried venison backstrap.  That’s a problem. On a cow, this cut would be called the loin, but it’s a deer so we just call it a backstrap because….I don’t know…it sounds … Continue reading →

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A Book To Change A Life

Posted on December 13, 2013 by

I read a lot of books.  Almost all of them are some form of science fiction or another, but I wanted to give a shout out to a very special non-fiction book that has changed my life.  That is to … Continue reading →

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My Take On Hunting

Posted on December 12, 2013 by

I recently made a comment about not enjoying the whole “killing” part of hunting.  I didn’t think much about it because I’ve said it for years, but several people asked me why I hunt if I don’t enjoy killing.  I … Continue reading →

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A Rant About Bacteria

Posted on December 9, 2013 by

I talk about curing meat frequently on this blog, mostly because it’s delicious.  I recently had a discussion with someone about food safety and bacteria.  We disagreed with each other, strongly. This can be a good thing for a lively … Continue reading →

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Classy Gift Card Holders

Posted on December 2, 2013 by

It’s that wonderful time of year again.  The time when people spend hours thinking about what the “perfect gift” would be for their friends and family.  People toss and turn over it.  They wonder if the thing they think their … Continue reading →

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