Our connection hasn't worked lately, phone is out too, and haven't been able to get the site to load. This problem usually happens every year for some reason. I'll track it down when I get time and see if I can locate the problem. If not we'll call a service guy to fix it. So if you don't hear back from me for a few days you'll know I'm not ignoring you but just not able to reply.


I cooked some ducks last night on the grill... yes I actually did the prep work and cooking this time. I normally don't cook just because I don't like it, but decided to give it a try this time. Anyway, a little GTR Special breasted the ducks and cut up pieces that we froze from last season. The seasoning I used I got out of a cook book, and was salt, garlic, thyme, oregano, allspice, and pepper all mixed together and then rubbed into the meat. I used a hinged grilling basket to hold the meat while cooking but one of the hearts fell through and lost it to the flames. The flavor was really nice!

Here are some pics...
~dale

Before anyone asks, potatoes are what's wrapped in foil. I'm sure you guys all know about this but me being new to the "cooking scene" I don't know much about how to prepare or cook food... just know how to eat it. Steven (our oldest son) cut slices that go almost through but not completely through the bottom... maybe 1/4" to 1/2" apart for the length of the potato. Then stuck butter, onions, salt/pepper in each cut, wrap in foil and place on the grill with the meat.

I'm learning more about how to do these things, but not sure if it\ll go much further than just a few things... we'll see. If anyone has any easy recipes that are at the "beginner level"... cooking 101 , I'd be interested in learning some new stuff.
~dale

P.S. Ducks are Mallards, both drake & hen meat.
~dale

Dale,
Looks good and sounds like it tasted good!!
Grilling simplifies the cooking process somewhat and the flavors can't be beat!
My Wife is the REAL COOK in the house, but I'm the GRIIL MASTER!
Tony

Don't worry Dale, the "frogs" (French) have nothing on you.

They shoot from the hip too.

Dubie

Dale,

Great Job!
We seem to be into Kabobs lately. Meat and veggies on a skewer. Super easy to make, cook and eat. Potatoes don't fair too well but everything else works fine. Duck Kabobs would be really cool.
Where's the charcoal in that grill?

Best,
Warren

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Don't worry Dale, the "frogs" (French) have nothing on you.
They shoot from the hip too.
Dubie

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Dubie,
Kevin was hunting with us when the one duck in the pic was shot. We both pulled up and fired at the same exact time, hearing only one loud "bang". Kevin being the nice guy that he is, let me keep duck. When I cleaned it I found two different sizes of shot inside.
~dale

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Where's the charcoal in that grill?
Best,
Warren

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No charcoal here. I always had trouble with either burning things with flames or if waiting until the flames went out, still tasting the lighter fluid. I'm very glad there are gas grills now-a-days. With all of us, we need a large cooking space and these new gas grills are huge, perfect!
~dale

Here's an action snapshot of the kids. We got them a trampoline for Christmas and they are just now getting to enjoy it.
~dale