I Made Mooseburgers, Sarah Palin!

Posted by Baylen on Oct. 2, 2008

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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  • Jessica Lee
    Your mooseburger article was brilliant. Obama isn't the only Democrat who has committed a yuppie food gaffe. Michael Dukakis was done in by suggesting that struggling Midwest farmers try growing Belgian endive instead of corn. Forget Willie Horton and the photo of him in the tank, the endive comment did Dukakis in.
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