Oh Deer!: The Venison Cookbook for Beginners

By Cheri Helregel

If you have ever looked at a happy hunter and wondered, "Now what?" this book is for you. Tasty recipes everyone will love are mixed in with a heaping helping of information about the nutritional value of venison and tips on introducing this wonderful meat to the whole family. Cheri Helregel, the wife of an avid hunter, has been serving venison to her family and friends for years. Her book answers all the questions any beginning venison cook might ask, including, "How does it taste?".

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0873416937
• ISBN13: 9780873416931
• Release Date: January 1999
• Publisher: Krause Pubns Inc
• Length: 150 Pages
• Weight: 0.49 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.0" x 0.5" x 6.0"

Customer Reviews

The best one I have found!

My husband and I have been together 4 years, and it was not until this year's hunting trip that he had success (and I had panic!) He shot two deer and I had no clue what to do with the meat. I had previously tried masking the flavor with excessive salt, but beyond that I was clueless. I ordered several books, and this one has made me the venison goddess! My husband and family have thoroughly loved all of my creations (I've tried 8 recipes now). The author is so down to earth and lets you know which recipes are "potluck worthy" and which are most kid friendly as well. The ingredients are normal stuff. She also taught me some things about nutrition, field dressing, and psychology! Of all the books I ordered, this is really the only one I keep going back to. It gets my two thumbs up, and I am a pretty picky reviewer. Happy cooking!

Great

I really enjoyed the first 8 chapters of the book. You see, I met Cheri at my 20 yr class reunion in the summer of 2000. The avid hunter she married was my classmate. That is when I found out about the book. My husband and now 13 yr old son are also hunters and I very much needed some variety for my venison menus. We have three deer in the freezer this very minute and one hanging in the shed to be de-boned tomorrow. I know many of the places and people she mentions in the book and that makes it even more interesting for me. But the best part, and the reason I bought the book is the wonderful recipes... all made with ingredients that I either have on hand already or can easily find in my local grocery store in a town of 700 people. I learned a few things in the first few chapters, also. I just now ordered another one to give to my dad for Christmas. He loves "cooking up" new ways to use his venison. I'm sure my brother will be borrowing it also. Thank you, Cheri, for a great help in the hunters' wive's kitchen.

Thank You.

It is good to see a book which has been so well thought out prior to its conception and better yet to see that a lady like Cheri Helregel has devoted her time and energy to share this with us. We have many other good cookbooks on our shelves but non have been so compelling to read and enjoy. This must be attributed, I think, to the writters personal style and commitment to tHis work. We are looking forward to enjoying any futher efforts which the author may chose to share at some future time. Again, Thank You

venison recipes for real people

Great recipes using ingredients most of us have in our cupboard. Most recipes simple enough to fix after a busy day at work. Recipes are every day food that children will eat. Good book, fair price; appreciate author's sense of humor. Not just for 'beginners'. I've been eating and cooking venison for 40 years and still find it a useful cookbook.

More than a cookbook, really entertaining

I love when cookbook authors give us a glimpse into their own worlds instead of just recipes. I found this book entertaining and enjoyable. Her personal stories and suggestions on how to deal with children't taste buds were appreciated. I look forward to the next installment.