I Made Mooseburgers, Sarah Palin!
I have an article up today at Culture 11, which has been called “a more right-oriented version of Slate,” on the quest to get to know the real Sarah Palin by seeking out, making, and eating mooseburgers.
My quest was fruitless for a time, and eventually successful thanks to the wonder that is Craigslist, and the kindness of strangers. A snippet:
In desperation, I placed an ad on Craigslist in Vermont under the “barter” section. I figured if moose meat isn’t legal to sell, maybe I could instead legally barter for it instead. My pitch:
Need Moose Meat ASAP (Washington, DC)
I am a DC writer and will trade you fame (I’ll mention you in my article) in exchange for enough edible moose meat to make me some burgers. I need it ASAP. Moose meat is illegal to sell, so I cannot offer you any money.
In less than 24 hours, I received a response from hunter extraordinaire Phyllis Campbell, who asked for my address so she could FedEx me some moose meat.
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Campbell described the seven-hour ordeal of hauling the behemoth to her truck in a detailed letter she sent me along with the meat. She paints a scene filled with brawny imagery — power winches, a marine battery, chains, a 16-foot trailer, and a Ford F150.
But she also told me that “part of the joy of hunting is sharing what I get.”
And now Campbell’s hard work and joy were in my grateful hands, ready to meet the fire.
I discuss the recipe I developed in the piece, and hashed it out below.
So what did I learn about Palin? Read the article and find out.
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