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Making Maple Syrup

March 6, 2014 By Mike

Making Maple Syrup

Today we have a Guest Post on Making Maple Syrup. It is by Cody Deuel, I hope you find it as informative as I did! The process of boiling maple sap into syrup is pretty simple, needs very little specialized equipment and is very rewarding. However, my first attempt to do it last year was […]

Is your grassfed beef too gamey? How to use buttermilk to take the gamey taste out of venison and grass-fed beef.

July 8, 2013 By Mike

Use Buttermilk To Remove The Gamey Taste From Venison And Grass-Fed Beef

Grass Fed Beef If you have ever eaten venison or real grass fed steak you might have experienced flavor beyond what you are used to. People refer to this as “gamey”. As a deer hunter and advocate of local eating I am quite accostomed to eating “gamey” meat and have come to enjoy a taste […]

A History of Leatherman Tools, A Guest Post

January 15, 2013 By Mike

Leatherman: Pocket Survival Leatherman is the original and the best. Though there are many pretenders to the throne, Leatherman rules the pocket cutlery kingdom with divine right, but a right that has been earned through products that continue to impress. Sturdy, attractive and infinitely useful, long may Leatherman reign. Here I decided to give you […]

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The Backyard Pioneer
I'm a 43 year old husband, father, life long outdoorsman, and have 20+ years experience in infrastructure construction. I strive to bring you the best EDC Knife and Gear Reviews, Small Scale Homesteading, Common Sense Preparedness, and Dutch Oven Recipes.

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