Alaska

Yes it has been awhile since I have updated my blog. So far everything has been great up here in Alaska! I have been very fortunate to be working with a great group of people this year. I have worked alot as of late, but now a burden has been lifted since my sous chef Travis arrived. He is very capable and talented. I couldn't ask for more which is great. We are having alot of fun in the kitchen so far!
I will be working to publish more food recipes on my food blog as well. I have had many requests for recipes from guests for many things I dont carry recipes for. When I write these out I will post them on my blog such as the halibut ceviche and salmon dishes I have made. More to come I promise:) I am off to bed to wake up to my second day off tomorrow....maybe some new pics of a new adventure!

Tags are Filled!

Jim and I filled our Wisconsin turkey tags by 11 this morning, our first day of our season. Jim was first on the board with his 21 pound turkey at 8:30am. I shot my bird, a 24 pound Tom, about two hours later.

Gobble...Gobble

I was driving home from work when I looked over and all of these Toms where strutting around some hens. Lucky for me I had my camera with me. Hopefully this is what I see in a few days when I am in the woods with my 870!

Spring Fishin

Went out fishing for crappies and sunfish on Monday and Tuesday. Fishing was pretty slow on Monday, but I was able to get into a few fish on Tuesday. I did better on Tuesday by scanning the calm shallows in about 4 or 5 feet of water. I would spot the fish and then cast to them. Some would bite and others wouldn't. They were pre-spawn fish that were making their way into the shallows. Both days were very nice days to be out, I paid for it as I didn't have any sunscreen with me. John and Cassie were able to catch a few with me Monday Evening too.

New Camera

So I haven't posted anything on here in quite a long time. That should change shortly. I have been without a "decent" camera for some time. Thanks to the help of my sister Emily, I am now properly equiped to take great pictures. I now have very capable camera in a cannon rebel xsi. Packing a 50 mm lens for good closeups and a 75-300mm lens, I think I am loaded. I had some great pictures last time I was in Alaska, and I cant imagine the possibilities this time.

What to do with those Thanksgiving leftovers

Here are a few things you can do with those turkey day leftovers.

Monte Cristo Sandwich

Ingredients:
Sliced roasted turkey meat or chunks
sliced ham (opt)
Swiss or provolone cheese slices
Bread
French toast batter

Directions:
Build sandwiches with the turkey, ham and cheese. Heat skillet to med heat. Quickly dip sandwiches one at a time in batter and place on skillet. You dont want the batter to soak all the way through the bread. Cook on skillet until golden brown on each side like you are making a grilled cheese sandwich. Serve with leftover cranberry sauce or jam.