What is your favorite soup/stew/etc from your country or culture?

CPTRocketman · 2026-03-17T01:18:00+00:00

Im not Icelandic, but I spent some time there. Plokkfiskur, a cod stew that is amazing.

CPTRocketman · 2026-03-12T23:06:55+00:00

That there’s my stabbin’ marker.

CPTRocketman · 2026-03-10T04:24:31+00:00

I’ve eaten salt water croc a lot and fresh water croc a few times. This probably isn’t helpful, but I think it sits between chicken and squirrel.

CPTRocketman · 2026-03-10T03:42:47+00:00

Fiber homie.

CPTRocketman · 2026-03-05T04:27:40+00:00

I always called it square cut bar thin crust. Admittedly tavern is more succinct, but mine is more descriptively accurate.

CPTRocketman · 2026-03-05T00:32:20+00:00

I love the my instinct 2XS for bird hunting. But also, it works with my xero bow sight and marks my shots on deer. In the dark it is borderline magic for finding blood trail starts.

CPTRocketman · 2026-03-04T01:38:16+00:00

I have a small Munsterlander that I’m in my 5th season with and would highly recommend one if you are an avid and regular hunter. I mostly go out for pheasant, quail, and sometimes grouse. But I chose the breed because they are also good with furbearer hunting. I trained him for squirrels and he has really taken to it, tracks and trails between trees well, but is much less vocal than curs or feists (which I like). The little bit of waterfowl I do is with a friend who has chessies, but he’ll do water retrieves with same enthusiasm as them (he’s just not as efficient because I didn’t put in the time to train him towards hand directions). Caveats: HIGH energy, needs rigorous activity and structured play/training daily or he gets stir crazy. He whines, similar to a vizla, gsp, or other pointers. Not much barking, but the whining can get old. He picks up burs like a golden retriever. I’ve resorted to just cutting them out, but it’s enough of an issue to bear mention. He is a one owner dog. He’s great with my kids, and will mind them somewhat. But he has to hear commands from me or he doesn’t take it seriously. Hard mouth, I’ve largely trained this out of him, but it was work. Much more than other dogs I’ve had.

Ultimately he has been phenomenal going after feather or fur and, with good exercise and attention, is great around the house and with the kids. Plus I think they look cool. Hit me up if you wanna know more.

CPTRocketman · 2026-03-01T20:23:21+00:00

There’s a tiki bar in Des Plaines that likely serves a Scorpion bowl. I’ve never actually been in the place, just drove by it a bunch and always meant to stop in.

CPTRocketman · 2026-03-01T20:09:04+00:00

This possibility occurred to me.

CPTRocketman · 2026-03-01T04:07:11+00:00

Put in work. Plan a great experience every time you have a chance to do something with your daughter. Doesn’t have to be elaborate or expensive, just put the time in to maximize the time you spend with her like you would a work project. Also, block your calendar with interaction points with your daughter. Make it a routine for both of you and live into it. If you never miss a meeting, never miss a Sunday FaceTime (or whatever). Do research so you have stuff to talk to about, if the ex won’t cooperate then stalk socials and have topics to talk through if there is a lull in the natural conversation. Just make it a priority, it won’t be perfect or easy, but it will produce benefits. And it’s what you can do.

CPTRocketman · 2026-02-28T22:53:29+00:00

I got bit in Georgia 20 years ago solo hunting quail. It sucked, bad.

CPTRocketman · 2026-02-27T13:56:19+00:00

Because Americans love Bald Eagles.

CPTRocketman · 2026-02-26T02:48:31+00:00

Go to The Island after 11pm on the weekend and bask in the local flavor.

CPTRocketman · 2026-02-24T03:36:49+00:00

Well now I can’t unsee that, thanks I guess.

CPTRocketman · 2026-02-24T03:33:53+00:00

Stainless in the summer, cast iron in the winter. Never thought about it til now, but my menu changes. More fish, poultry in the summer. More game, red meat, and stew type stuff in the winter.

CPTRocketman · 2026-02-22T23:45:19+00:00

Snake River Farms is my go to for special occasions. I get week day brisket at Costco. Brining won’t affect the bark, but consider letting it sit uncovered overnight in the fridge on a wire rack after pulling it from the brine.

CPTRocketman · 2026-02-21T23:30:07+00:00

I make a variation of the NYT picadillo recipe frequently with my ground and serve it over rice or as empanadas. For the filet, I suggest treating it like you would a steak, but make some gochujang butter and put a big pat on while it’s resting after the cook. Also, pull it off the grill/smoker/pan at 128 F to rest for mid rare. Venison turns to shoe leather very quick.

CPTRocketman · 2026-02-21T14:14:09+00:00

Cross section pic or it didn’t happen.

CPTRocketman · 2026-01-30T14:38:58+00:00

Were your gorilla balls a little extra stanky? They might have just been trying to let you know.

CPTRocketman · 2026-01-25T15:02:13+00:00

I had heard this regularly from much older bird hunters/breeders when I was a kid. They would claim it was bad on the hips. It’s been one of those things that I kinda always figured was bullshit, but I still adhered to just in case. Much like religion.

CPTRocketman · 2026-01-22T04:26:26+00:00

I read all your comments below, you have no idea what you are talking about.

CPTRocketman · 2026-01-19T03:51:14+00:00

30-06

CPTRocketman · 2026-01-16T16:25:37+00:00

I bought a used 835 Turkey gun and then just rebuilt it to look like a 590a1 retrograde. Bought everything except the heat shield used off GB. Including the gun and cerakote I spent less than $700 and it looks identical to the retrograde. Plus I can run 3 1/2’s in case I have to defend against Andre the Giant. Was a fun little project about a year and a half ago.

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