Like Nan- I forgot about your bunny janie- SORRY, dear!

Everyone's ideas sound delish!

Nan- your Chiarello story sounds neat! I've enjoyed his shows a long time- but finally found 3 of his cookbooks used for cheap and got them. He does a fantastic book, too! Really, really like his methods and style.

Speaking of Napa- I would love to visit Keller's "French laundry". Love his two books- fabulous volumes! His style is a bit fussy for my tastes, but not pretentious, and what I can tell of his two restaurants from reading/viewing the book- seems relaxed, casual, artful and comfy.

And speaking of rabbits, if any of you can get your hands on a copy of his cookbook "The French Laundry Cookbook"...

Amazon.com: The French Laundry Cookbook (9781579651268): Thomas Keller, Deborah Jones: Books

...a while back a culinary school student at another foodie site I'm a member of wroteabout a fantastic bit of writing Chef Keller did in the book about the importance of respecting, and proper treating/handling of animals that give their lives so that we may eat... I re-read that piece again and it truly is an incredible example of food-writing!

First wash and rinse steaks, then soak them in lemon juice/water mixture until ready to cook. When ready to cook, rinse steaks and pat dry; sprinkle liberally with lemon pepper seasoning and garlic powder and onion powder then a good season salt.

Dredge the seasoned steak in flour then brown in hot oil in an iron skillet until nicely browned on both sides. Place steaks into a crock-pot; pour in enough boiling water to cover steaks then add 3 beef boullion cubes and 1/2 cup freshly diced onion and 1 tsp. dried parsley. Add a cup of red cooking wine (if desired) Place lid on crock pot set heat to high and cook 6 to 8 hours.

This makes a nice gravy and I serve mine over rice. The meat melts in your mouth! It is so tasty, and has no strong gamey taste! Matter-o-fact it tastes just like beef:)

It should read CRANBERRY oops. I find with venison I have to add fats because the meat is low in fat and cholesterol. I find that I have to cook it for a long time as cooked quickly it is chewy. Mind you, the tip about lemon juice should break it down quite a bit before cooking. Thanks for the tip.

Venison steaks
4 tsp Olive oil
4 sprigs Rosemary
4 cloves Garlic, crushed

For the sauce

100g Butter
2 chopped Shallots
160ml Red wine
1 tbsp Flour
2 tsp cranberry sauce
freshly ground salt and black pepper
buttery mashed potato, to serve.

Lay the steaks in a non-reactive dish. Cover the venison with olive oil, rosemary and garlic and leave to marinate for 48 hours.

Heat a non-stick frying pan and fry the steaks for 2 minutes on each side. Remove from the pan and leave to rest for 2-3 minutes.

Add half of the butter to the pan and fry the shallots for 1 minute.

Add the red wine and Madeira. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper and cook for 2 minutes, until slightly reduced.

Mix the remaining butter with the flour; whisk into the sauce.

Add the redcurrant jelly and cook for 2-3 minutes, until thickened. Slice the venison steaks and serve with the sauce and some buttery mashed potatoes.

Don't give the bunny thing a second thought guys.
I have no problem with people eating rabbits.

Baron was a breed that was kept for their wool and as pets. He was a big ol fuzzy blue teddy bear looking fella that looked like one half of a pair of fuzzy slippers. This was around Christmas and man he hated that hat lol. He came from a breeder who won tons of awards for her rabbits for the quality of their wool and perfection in the english angora rabbit breed. I researched them for two years before I got one. I went to several different breeders before I choose one. It was so funny the day I met her she brought his entire litter. As soon as I looked into Baron's eyes I knew he was the one. Most rabbits really don't have alot going on as far as brains go but for some reason you could tell he was intelligent as soon as you looked in his eyes. I still have his pedigree in a keepsake box. He has been gone over a year and is still very much missed.

Gosh, I had forgotten what a unique bunny he was!! very cool. he does look po'd about the hat!