Gourmet Style Road Kill Cooking and Other Fine Recipes

by Jeff Eberbaugh

The first section of this book contains humorous road kill recipes, written in poetic form. These recipes are of novelty status and are not intended for human consumption. The second section of the book contains real, but somewhat unusual, recipes collected from old timers in the rural counties of West Virginia.

48 pages, Spiral-bound

First published January 1, 1991

About the author

Jeff “The Roadkill Man” Eberbaugh is a self-published author and humorist from Elizabeth, West Virginia, best known for his Roadkill Cooking series. A registered nurse by trade, Eberbaugh first gained attention with his 1991 book Gourmet Style Roadkill Cooking, followed by a wildly successful second volume in 1992. After a 25-year break, he returned with Volume III Hillbilly Style Roadkill Cooking – "It’s Not for Breakfast Anymore." Known for his quirky humor and nostalgic wild game recipes, Eberbaugh has sold over 275,000 books. He promotes his work at outdoor shows nationwide and lives with his wife Leah and their family.

Reviews

[Hope Irvin Marston · Rating 5 out of 5]

My octogenarian friend and I spent a delightful Sunday afternoon reading aloud this humorous book from his personal library. As we laughed our way through the 1941 edition, we forgot the turmoil that kept us inside...and that was a fringe benefit. Readers who are familiar with road kill and country living will especially enjoy the author's down-to-earth poetry about such things as Pot Hole Possum, French Fried Frog Fritters, and Copperhead Sandwich Spread.

The original, entertaining poetry tells you how to cook that road kill in a way that makes one chuckle. Then the final section gives the reader "Real Old Time Favorites and Cooking Tips for Wild Game, Fish, Greasy Greens, and Soup" as native West Virginian cooks prepare it.

Hope Irvin Marston, co-author of RISING FROM THE RUBBLE: THE RESTORATION OF BOLDT CASTLE

[Hope Irvin Marston · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love cookbooks and I try lots of new recipes, but I am going to pass by the ones in this book. The author knows how to make poetry and recipes using road kill, which doesn't tempt my palate. So...my opinion is this book is written to entertain the reader. But ifs he's drawn to such delicacies as Pole Greens or Nettle Soup, have a try at the recipe inside these pages.

Hope Irvin Marston, author of THE WALLS OF EARS: A BLACK SPY IN THE CONFEDERATE WHITE HOUSE

[Karen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Book is two thirds humorous poems and one third actual wild game cooking tips and recipes. I wasn't sure what to expect, but I loved reading these poems. Laughed till I cried. There is a volume 2 out there to look for....and I will!

[Michelle · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a hilarious book to read. Written in prose, this book tells you all about how to cook roadkill, with creative illustrations as well. If you have a weak tummy this may not be the book for you, but if you like sick humor you will love this.