Stalk Talk – November 4th

Family Activities for the Holiday Season – November 4th

The holiday season is always a favorite of mine, and with Thanksgiving and Christmas just around the corner, I’m already planning activities that I would like to do as a family, many of my favorites revolve around the outdoors and food! Here’s a few things on my list that might be worth considering over the next couple months if they aren’t already on yours.

1. Cook a great meal! Yep that’s right I like food as much or more than anything else, and why not share a great meal with family this time of year. Some of my favorite dishes are Prime Rib – I have been known to cook 3-6 Prime Rib each year for different family and community gatherings. Frog-Eye-Salad – the name makes it sound both gross and healthy, and it’s neither! Shrimp Cocktail – I’m big on finger foods as I graze my way through the holidays and shrimp cocktail is one of my favorites. If you haven’t made homemade cocktail sauce, I’d strongly suggest it. Four simple ingredients, Ketchup, Lemon Juice, Worcestershire Sauce, and Horseradish is all it takes!
2. Go Outdoors! My favorite outdoors activities happen to be hunting and what better time of year to hunt than when there’s no mosquitos. Upland game is my favorite, Pheasant out west, and Quail when I’m back east at the in-laws. Best part is the fresh air and getting out of the house! I’ve been known to come home empty handed with only a good “armed walk” to show but spending time outdoors is always great this time of year.
3. Stuffing the Stockings! When I grew up digging through our stockings was almost as much of an event as opening our presents on Christmas morning. Now I enjoy stuffing them! Some of the items are based in family tradition, like a collectible silver dollar coin, but most of the fun in a stocking is candy and lottery tickets! Don’t forget the necessities, combs, chapstick, toothbrushes, and the like have always filled out the rest of the stocking so it’s brim full!

Cheers to planning out a great holiday season with your family!

~Matt Long