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How to Cook Diver Ducks

Diver ducks, migratory waterfowl that feed on fish, mollusks, and aquatic invertebrates, get a lot of praise on the wing but a bad rap at the table. Despite this reputation, hunters sure shoot a hell of a lot of them each season. According to the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, the take of shovelers, scaup, ring-necked ducks, eiders, oldsquaw, scoters, buffleheads, goldeneyes, mergansers, and canvasbacks is well beyond a million birds annually...

Video: How to Clean and Cook Octopus

It seems like folks are either really passionate about eating octopus or really passionate about not. I don't discriminate my meals by only choosing animals that us humans deem as dumb—and I actually believe that chickens, pigs, and most creatures we consume are far more intelligent than we give them credit for. Here's what I do know about octopus: The ones here Hawai'i are extremely fast growing and have lifespans of only one year. They also...

How to Clean a Cast Iron Skillet

A well-seasoned cast iron needs a little maintenance for optimal non-stick cooking. If the sides of your skillet have gotten a little crusty after a long camping trip or you just picked up a second-hand steal, this method will get rid of the grime and leave you with the goods to achieve perfectly browned meat. And don’t forget to season your skillet after cleaning. Looking to add a new cast iron skillet to your kitchen? Check out the crew’s...