Fly-Fishing Food

This is Steelhead season which means my hubby is spending the bulk of his time on the river.  And although I have a pile of crafty projects in the corner of the living room I am sharing my time with another favorite - preparing charter trip lunches.  I don't think my hubby is the rule & even though he is exceptional he is not the exception: Fly Fisherman appreciate good food.  I like to bake, cook, etc.  & it is twice as fun when people really enjoy their food.

M & I took turns making muffins which are great to throw in on early morning trips. She made Pumpkin Muffins & will blog about that (M - are you getting this?! - check out Teeny Bopper Baker on my faves to see her blog) and I made morning glory muffins.

But last night, as I was preparing the Austrian Cabbage as a side dish to T-bone steaks, I had to stop & photograph the cabbage.  It is just downright pretty.  I'm not sure how to decorate with cabbage! Anyone? 

While I am asking questions - does anyone have an amazing side dish recipe they'd like to share?

The Austrian Cabbage Recipe is really quite good & was shared by a fellow guide.

1. Boil 1 head of cabbage - cut in large chunks

2. In a skillet fry 2-4 strips bacon - cut in small pieces

3. Add 3/4 c. apple cider vinegar & 1/2 c. sugar to the skillet once bacon is ready & 3 T. pepper

4. When cabbage is tender, strain & transfer to skillet

5. Add 1/2 - 1 small red onion to skillet

6. Keep on the stove until cabbage is cooked to preference

Todays River Menu? 

Morning Glory Muffins (recipe to come)

French Roast Coffee

Cracked Pepper T Bone Steaks

Grilled Herbed Red Skin Potatoes

Austrian Cabbage

Triple Chocolate Cookies

Hopefully this will all be the perfect side to a great fishing experience.