It’s undeniable that sustainability has become a buzzword. However, at Now You Try, we embrace that buzz. In our view, sustainability in it’s truest form isn’t about reforming corporate behavior, sweeping energy programs, or government intervention. Don’t get us wrong; those are noble goals in many cases. For us, however, it’s about being self-sufficient and producing as little waste as you reasonably can. “Wanton waste” is a term often associated …
Moroccan Spices and Other Easy Wins
When it’s fall, we’re going to talk about cooking animals. Luke and Mike try to work up an “easy win” recipe list that can convert new eaters of wild game into full-on enthusiasts. So dispense with the fancy tricks and impressive techniques – what gets ’em asking for seconds? Sponsors: SPYPOINT – www.spypoint.com TX Rec Land Real Estate – www.txrecland.com Check out this episode!
Beginner Surf Fishing Must-Haves
Skip to List We are deep, deep into summer now and the heat is driving everyone to the coast. If you’re anything like me, any time a family trip gets planned you immediately shift into “How do I fish while we are there?” mode. While heading to the ocean certainly offers lots of opportunities for anglers, oftentimes that entails either having a boat or chartering a trip with a guide. …
Fly Fishing on Easy Mode
After months and months of beating himself up over not learning to fly fish, Mike takes us through how quarantine has given him an opportunity to tackle this oft-intimidating hobby. In typical fashion, Mike finds a way to get some quick and easy rewards, and shares them in the hopes that everyone can get some wins with the fly rod and catch the bug like he has (ok, poor choice …
Episode 18 – David Barrow of Eden East Urban Farm
David Barrow is the man in charge of Eden East, an urban farm and restaurant operating on Austin’s vibrant east side. David has an incredible personal history, and is truly passionate about sustainability and rebuilding the tradition of local food. From cilantro to dog catering, we cover a lot of ground in this episode. Associated Articles and DIY at www.nowyoutry.com Check out this episode!
Episode 17 – Lease Lessons Learned
As the first deer season on the lease comes to a close, Luke and Mike run back over what they learned from it, and whether or nor they feel smarter or dumber. Mike has big hippie flower child plans for the lease, and Luke wonders if his money and time wouldn’t be better spent wandering around the woods alone. Associated Articles and DIY at www.nowyoutry.com Check out this episode!
Episode 16 – Flaming Christmas Booze
Mike and Luke have a belated deer camp and start chatting about Christmas traditions, recipes, and booze. Pagans, butchery, haptics, ancestry, and seafood boils. Lots of ground can get covered in a conversation when you’re holed up in a cabin in the woods. Associated articles and DIY at www.nowyoutry.com Check out this episode!
Episode 15 – D-I-Why Not?
Luke cozies up in an SUV with Greg Amato, our resident DIY King to discuss his obsession with learning new skills and crafts. Greg is a chef, baker, fabricator, woodworker, angler, hunter, artist…you name it. If Greg runs across something he needs, his next step is to figure out how to make it himself. Luke and Greg dig into the culture of thinking “well I can’t do that” and challenge …