pellet stove burning

Pellets are the lifeblood of your home’s heating system when a pellet stove is your primary heat source. Most folks don’t even give the pick-up, transport, or storage of them a second thought. I didn’t, either. Not until we ended up using wet pellets because of transporting them in theContinue Reading

Phiestina beverage cooler under a counter

If you are looking for an easy way to add a touch of class to your kitchen, why not consider installing a Phiestina beverage cooler? Beverage cooler, wine cooler, wine fridge, chiller – call it what you will. Not only will you be adding an attractive piece to your existingContinue Reading

portobello mushroom elk burger

The grilled portobello mushroom elk burger is a lean, low carb, umami explosion. It’s even keto-friendly! We use elk and turkey burger, but you can substitute with beef or whatever the mood calls for. Enjoy! Cheers, Shawn and Sara P.S. Need more dinner ideas? Check out this primo white fishContinue Reading

finley and fiona kill the coronavirus blues

Friends, the latest worldwide stats regarding coronavirus deaths and people infected are becoming terrifying, quite frankly. It starts hitting home when people you know are dying from COVID-19. Social distancing. Stay-at-home-orders. People shopping with gloves and masks on. Even Lowe’s and Haggen’s have the appearance of some post-apocalyptic action movie.Continue Reading

UPDATED 5/13/2020 TO REFLECT PUBLIC LAND AND HUNTING SEASON OPENINGS, THAT WERE PREVIOUSLY CLOSED DUE TO WASHINGTON’S CORONAVIRUS SHELTER-IN-PLACE REQUIREMENTS. With the 2020 Washington youth season just three weeks away, it is time to start rounding up the gear and getting your plans for a successful youth turkey hunt finalized!Continue Reading

grilled elk steaks

Last updated on May 5th, 2023 “I dislike the thought that some animal has been made miserable to feed me. If I am going to eat meat, I want it to be from an animal that has lived a pleasant, uncrowded life outdoors, on bountiful pasture, with good water nearbyContinue Reading

grouper with sour cherry salsa

Here is a seafood recipe that is going to for sure make a splash in your kitchen! Spencer Watts totally kicks it with this Fish the Dish gem. With his zany charisma, passion for culinary, and hilarious one-liners there isn’t a lot to NOT like about Spencer. The guy canContinue Reading

Weight loss. It is a truly fleeting, sometimes disheartening, and often-frustrating process for millions of people. With the myriad of diet products and promises out there, it can be tough to sort between what truly works and what is just going to be the next “diet-fail.” With an industry market-valueContinue Reading

In searching for mind-blowing healthy sweets that don’t spike your blood-sugar, Sara came across these gems. These chocolate peanut butter truffles are so decadent and delicious, you’d think Reese’s themselves had a hand in the magic! Nope.  Arman Liew over at The Big Man’s World, did all the hard-work creating.Continue Reading

Journey to healthy living

Updated 4/21/20 Sara and I have had many adventures in our seven years together. But none as profound as our decision to get out of the wellness rut we had been falling into for several years. Hunting for lean meat. Growing our own vegetables. Canning our fruit and veggie bounties to supplement our store-boughtContinue Reading