I like this time at night on HBT

[CreamyGoodness]

I guess my question isnt so much about meat as it is about bones. I wonder what a dove stock base for a soup would be like.

 

[snaps10]

I guess my question isnt so much about meat as it is about bones. I wonder what a dove stock base for a soup would be like.

You'd need a whole mess of them, that's for sure. Law says only 30 in possession. That's probably what you'd need. They're rather small birds really.

 

[beaksnbeer]

I know it's going to sound wasteful, but I typically just pop the breast out. There is so little meat on the rest of the bird that it is really not worth it to pluck them out.

That's how we did it growing up, split the chest along the keel and slide your thumbs under the breastbone and push upward then cut the wing bone and tendons. Mom would add them to a pot of simmering water till the meat came off the bones drain the water add chicken bullion, carrots, celery, onion,bay leaves,simmer til veggies were starting to get soft then she'd add the noddles(egg, flour,baking soda. mixed til dough was no longer sticky roll out on a floured surface cut into 1/2 inch strips 6-8 inches long) We ate squirrel the same way, sometimes she'd make dumplings Ok, hungry now

 

[Subsailor]

Yep, takes a lot of doves to make a good meal.

Take your breast halves, lay a couple pieces of green onion alongside each and wrap with thick cut bacon. Brush a bit of olive oil on some portabello mushroom caps and then stuff a wrap or two into each cap.
Broil for about 4 or 5 minutes or so, serve with wild/brown rice pilaf.

I do a similar recipe for Quail, Grouse, Ptarmigan and the wild Rock Doves (pigeon) up here.

And Beaks, I am with you on the squirrel and dumplings - mmmm good!

 

[beaksnbeer]

Yep, takes a lot of doves to make a good meal.

Take your breast halves, lay a couple pieces of green onion alongside each and wrap with thick cut bacon. Brush a bit of olive oil on some portabello mushroom caps and then stuff a wrap or two into each cap.
Broil for about 4 or 5 minutes or so, serve with wild/brown rice pilaf.

I do a similar recipe for Quail, Grouse, Ptarmigan and the wild Rock Doves (pigeon) up here.

And Beaks, I am with you on the squirrel and dumplings - mmmm good!

Wife just rolled her eyes:cross: to warm down here for good squirrel.

 

[reinstone]

I just looked up what to do with a dove. Does he just take the breasts or does he actually pluck them? I found a tutorial on dressing a whole dove with pics and it's pretty funny, but seem worth it. They look tasty.

Thanks to the google, I know now that apparently some people do eat sandhill cranes. I had no idea. Sounds hard to cook, easy to over do.

I'm a breast man myself!

 

[BobbiLynn]

Looking forward to this winter and eating some squirrels! We've got so many I could probably pick off a dozen of them in an hour or 2. Not sure all the reasons but was taught to only shoot them in late November through the end of January. Though when they get to be pests, I've been known to eat them at other times. Didn't really notice a difference in taste but they seem cleaner and meat not messed up with bug bites or whatever those little bumps are.

I shot a raccoon today! This morning, in fact, which is very odd, rarely see them out during the day. Surprised how close he let me get to him, less than 50 feet with my .22. Got him in the neck on my first shot, he was moving slowing. He was too busy stalking my chickens to notice me. That one will go to my friend Lamar too, I gotta earn my new traps. Hoping to have another in the trap tonight, so tomorrow I can bring him 2. Today's kill is in a bag in the freezer for now. And yes, it was a raccoon and NOT someone's cat!

 

[TNGabe]

Looking forward to this winter and eating some squirrels! We've got so many I could probably pick off a dozen of them in an hour or 2. Not sure all the reasons but was taught to only shoot them in late November through the end of January. Though when they get to be pests, I've been known to eat them at other times. Didn't really notice a difference in taste but they seem cleaner and meat not messed up with bug bites or whatever those little bumps are.

I shot a raccoon today! This morning, in fact, which is very odd, rarely see them out during the day. Surprised how close he let me get to him, less than 50 feet with my .22. Got him in the neck on my first shot, he was moving slowing. He was too busy stalking my chickens to notice me. That one will go to my friend Lamar too, I gotta earn my new traps. Hoping to have another in the trap tonight, so tomorrow I can bring him 2. Today's kill is in a bag in the freezer for now. And yes, it was a raccoon and NOT someone's cat!

GD raccoon's just kill chickens for fun. Other than that, I think raccoons are pretty cool. I actually really like coyotes, they're amazing animals. Guess that's why I don't like keeping chickens very much. I do want pigs again. Kind of a pain, but I hate not having something to feed my spent grains to. Plus, I like pigs, at least the good ones. I guess a lot of people these days wouldn't understand being affectionate with your food, but I find that infinitely preferable to anonymous food.

 

[mcbaumannerb]

When I was 11 we moved from the suburbs of Cincinnati to a small farm out in the sticks. As a 4-Her I had chickens, turkeys, some cows (we bought orphans at auction and had to feed them formula three times a day) and some hogs (all of which were dutifully shown at the county fair.) Most of the animals were pretty easy - even the pig that got away in town while the vet was about to castrate him. Looking back that was a lot of fun chasing him down (but I sure wouldn't want to try and catch a greased one!) But the cows were a everlasting pain in my butt. They would manage to break down the fence once a month. And never in the afternoon, oh no - it had to be a two in the morning! On the plus side I've never had tastier steak and burgers!

 

[lschiavo]

16 days until grouse hunting. We only got three last year. Did not make any stock but it was one good dinner for the five of us.

 

[Leadgolem]

Looking forward to this winter and eating some squirrels! We've got so many I could probably pick off a dozen of them in an hour or 2. Not sure all the reasons but was taught to only shoot them in late November through the end of January. Though when they get to be pests, I've been known to eat them at other times. Didn't really notice a difference in taste but they seem cleaner and meat not messed up with bug bites or whatever those little bumps are.

I shot a raccoon today! This morning, in fact, which is very odd, rarely see them out during the day. Surprised how close he let me get to him, less than 50 feet with my .22. Got him in the neck on my first shot, he was moving slowing. He was too busy stalking my chickens to notice me. That one will go to my friend Lamar too, I gotta earn my new traps. Hoping to have another in the trap tonight, so tomorrow I can bring him 2. Today's kill is in a bag in the freezer for now. And yes, it was a raccoon and NOT someone's cat!

 

[LabRatBrewer]

Just got home from class, I see the Chargers are trying to lull the rest of the league into a false sense of security. Clever.

 

[BobbiLynn]

Cat in the Kettle

Too funny! I got out of bringing a "covered dish" to outings with friends and family. Brought my "Chicken Surprise!". Surprise, that's not chicken.

 

[Dan]

All the talk about hunting makes me a bit ashamed to tell you I grew up in the country. My uncles and cousin's on Mom's side and even my aunt; Dad"s older sister hunts. Last time I talked to her she was around 78 and got a deer that year with her black powder rifle. That was four years ago. From what I hear she still goes.

I went coon hunting when I was around 12 with my cousin. We walked through some woods. Never saw a coon but his dog was barking at a tree.

My older cousin spotted what he considered a coon's nest in the tree and fired a 22 rifle 2-3 times then, Informed me that if a coon was in there, it's dead. I didn't see the point. I realise thats not the norm but it did nothing to encourage me to hunt.

One thing my dad did was not raise me exactly like he had been and let make my own choices. I know he hunted as a kid but not sure It was by choice. Apparently Grandpa was a bit of a hardarse. Thats good and bad. His kids all did well in life but none of them, except the oldest farmed for a living or hunted


On a different note you might ask why im up so late? Or maybe you think Im always up late? Not really a wrong assumption. :》

Last few days been finishing up the final touches of getting this house ready to rent and between crazy long work hours lately and the house lrels there hasnt been time to

Goodnight or good morning.

Cheers!

 

[beaksnbeer]

All the talk about hunting makes me a bit ashamed to tell you I grew up in the country. My uncles and cousin's on Mom's side and even my aunt; Dad"s older sister hunts. Last time I talked to her she was around 78 and got a deer that year with her black powder rifle. That was four years ago. From what I hear she still goes.

I went coon hunting when I was around 12 with my cousin. We walked through some woods. Never saw a coon but his dog was barking at a tree.

My older cousin spotted what he considered a coon's nest in the tree and fired a 22 rifle 2-3 times then, Informed me that if a coon was in there, it's dead. I didn't see the point. I realise thats not the norm but it did nothing to encourage me to hunt.

One thing my dad did was not raise me exactly like he had been and let make my own choices. I know he hunted as a kid but not sure It was by choice. Apparently Grandpa was a bit of a hardarse. Thats good and bad. His kids all did well in life but none of them, except the oldest farmed for a living or hunted


On a different note you might ask why im up so late? Or maybe you think Im always up late? Not really a wrong assumption. :》

Last few days been finishing up the final touches of getting this house ready to rent and between crazy long work hours lately and the house lrels there hasnt been time to

Goodnight or good morning.

Cheers!

My uncle would have tanned both are backsides him for what he did and "wasting rounds" mine for not going up to check. I can see how that would ruin hunting as a kid. We had farmers that paid for pigeons and mourning doves shot around the corn cribs(bb guns only) a dollar per 10 and we got to keep the kills was like getting paid to bring home supper. Now all most kids do is play video games.

 

[beaksnbeer]

Looking forward to this winter and eating some squirrels! We've got so many I could probably pick off a dozen of them in an hour or 2. Not sure all the reasons but was taught to only shoot them in late November through the end of January. Though when they get to be pests, I've been known to eat them at other times. Didn't really notice a difference in taste but they seem cleaner and meat not messed up with bug bites or whatever those little bumps are.

Ticks and mites cause the bumps and you need to watch out for worms when the weather is warm. I like them best mid year and early spring with only the nuts they've cache away as their food source. (they really don't hibernate all winter)

 

[Leadgolem]

Interesting comments all around. I almost always have something to say, but not tonight.

 

[Stauffbier]

So, I ate some red enchiladas with rice and beans tonight. It was so delicious!

I've finally progressed from mush to soft solid foods.

I wasn't looking for any life lessons, but I sure do realize how much I took my favorite foods for granted before this past Tuesday!

 

[Dan]

So, I ate some red enchiladas with rice and beans tonight. It was so delicious!

I've finally progressed from mush to soft solid foods.

I wasn't looking for any life lessons, but I sure do realize how much I took my favorite foods for granted before this past Tuesday!

Mike, great to hear you are able to eat some real food! Here's to fast healing, a cheerful smile and good eats. Cheers my friend!

Your statement brought back a memory of something my mom told me near the end of her fight with cancer twelve years ago.

One day after insisting my dad go to work and she'd be fine, she became starving hungry. She said she pulled a chair up to the stove because she was to weak to stand, and fried an egg. "It was the best fried egg I ever tasted" she told me. She was beaming and quite happy with her accomplishment.

I think we all take much for granted in life and that is human nature. I also believe when life for whatever reason gets tough we can handle it as a blessing or curse.

There's some self realization happening as I type this. I've had the wrong attitude about this move and should count blessings not wallow in self pity

Wow! Did I just write that?

Mike, thank you.

 

[Stauffbier]

Thanks a lot Dan!

That is indeed a touching story about your mom.

I'm glad my post could enlighten you. I had similar enlightenment regarding my situation from a silly post on facebook earlier. Somebody posted a meme that said "Focus on the things that went right. Not the things that went wrong!" Simple enough idea, but it had a profound impact on my attitude at that moment.

I'm glad you're feeling more positive about the move to Hawaii.

 

[Dan]

Cheers Bro!

I have to get back to cleaning. Almost done and ready for the tennants. They stopped by tonight and are excited about moving in to the place. Pretty cool.

Ill try to check in later tonight.

Cheers everybody!

 

[opus345]

Stauff,

Glad to see your starting to heal.

Dan,

The best adventures are the ones that find us and not the other way around. Not my quote I'm sure, but seems very appropriate.

Godspeed mate!

 

[BobbiLynn]

Bad lightning storm tonight and right before the power went out the news said up to 60 MPH winds and get inside away from windows. All is well except I feel sick. Too much whiskey at the storm party. Dang, around here we really know how to party when we think the sky is glowing very strange colors. Amazing storm! Electricity came back on, so that is good. Was pitch black out, making for a wonderful view when lightning striking every few seconds.

 

[LabRatBrewer]

Bad lightning storm tonight and right before the power went out the news said up to 60 MPH winds and get inside away from windows. All is well except I feel sick. Too much whiskey at the storm party. Dang, around here we really know how to party when we think the sky is glowing very strange colors. Amazing storm! Electricity came back on, so that is good. Was pitch black out, making for a wonderful view when lightning striking every few seconds.

If you hear strange noises outside tonight, its just the wind. Lay down your rifle.

 

[Stauffbier]

Hi everyone!

I felt so much better today!

I decided to brew up a small batch of watermelon IPA with a couple gallons of wort I had in the freezer. It felt great to do something enjoyable!

 

[TNGabe]

Hi everyone!

I felt so much better today!

I decided to brew up a small batch of watermelon IPA with a couple gallons of wort I had in the freezer. It felt great to do something enjoyable!

Glad you're feeling better, you'll be chewing again before you know it!

 

[Stauffbier]

Glad you're feeling better, you'll be chewing again before you know it!

Yeah chewing is the biggest challenge right now. That and getting used to the dentures. Feels like a new pair of boots that are a little too tight. I have blisters all over my mouth from them rubbing. I got tired of going back to the dentists office for adjustments. All they do is grind on them with a die grinder on the areas that I tell them are hurting. I figured I could do that myself with my step-fathers die grinder. So, I tweak them about once or twice a day myself now. I should have made dentures for a living!

 

[bottlebomber]

Hi everyone!

I felt so much better today!

I decided to brew up a small batch of watermelon IPA with a couple gallons of wort I had in the freezer. It felt great to do something enjoyable!

 

[Stauffbier]

Haha!

Yeah I had a small watermelon given to me. I can't eat it, because I'm allergic. So I got the wild idea of pureeing it and adding it to the boil. The wort was actually very tasty!

 

[TNGabe]

Haha!

Yeah I had a small watermelon given to me. I can't eat it, because I'm allergic. So I got the wild idea of pureeing it and adding it to the boil. The wort was actually very tasty!

So you can't eat it because you're allergic, but you can put it in beer?