There are many reasons why black bears hold ground as my number one choice for hunting. For starters, they are super intelligent and craftier than other big game animals so pursuing them is always an exciting challenge. The main reason, though, is that if I don’t set my sights on...
By Linda Gabris
Originally published in “Cooking Rough” Jan/Feb 2011 issue of BC Outdoors magazine.
You don’t have to travel all the way to the Louisiana bayous to indulge in a bowl of mouthwatering jambalaya-which is without doubt one of the most versatile creations in the world and one of the few...
by Linda Gabris
Originally published in “Cooking Rough” May 2011 issue of BC Outdoors magazine.
Now here’s a meal that makes the “100-Mile Diet” – the commitment to eating local food grown within 100 miles of home – very appealing. The idea is not new to me because I grew up eating food...
Venison has to be one of the most versatile meats to prepare. There are many methods we can use including roasting, pan frying, barbeque, sautéing , stews, soups and creating many different stir fry options. Recently I have been using a technique new to me called sous-vide. It is an...
From the Cooking Rough column by Linda Gabris
The name burbot (scientifically known as Lota lota) comes from the Latin word barba, meaning beard which sums up the funny looking barbel, or "ugly mug whisker" as dad used to jokingly call it, that sits on the fish's chin.
When I was a kid,
Mini Crispy Fish Bowls
24 wonton wrappers
Vegetable oil for brushing
1 cup flaked leftover cooked fish (any kind of red or white fleshed fish works great)
1/4 cup skinless, boneless minced smoked fish (salmon, trout, other)
3/4 cup softened cream cheese
2 tablespoons heavy cream
1 egg
1 teaspoon fresh minced dill
1 teaspoon Tabasco
3 minced green...
After a successful spring bear hunt, you may still have some bear left in your freezer. This a great, simple...
Everybody loves lasagna. This fisherman’s special is always a big hit at my table, which is why I often make...
The next best thing to going on an exciting, chartered, west coast halibut fishing adventure is reeling in some prized...
I remember seeing a poster on a butcher shop wall titled, “How To Make Your Beef Taste Like Venison.” The...