Emily Exon - GameChanger Cookbook

It’s officially cookie time! ❄️✨

There’s something so magical about slowing down in December… turning up the Christmas music, dusting the counters with flour, and filling the kitchen with the scent of cinnamon and butter. This year I’m baking my absolute favourites — cinnamon snowflake cookies, West Virginia classics, no-bake treats, and those irresistible chocolate crinkles that always disappear first.

Simple, cozy, homemade joy — that’s the heart of the season. Let’s tie on the apron, pour a mug of something warm, and bake memories together. 🎄🤍

Here’s the on-brand caption with hashtags added, keeping your classy, nature-inspired, hunting-lifestyle tone:

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So this happened… and I’m still catching my breath.
The last couple of days have been a whirlwind in the best way. I’ve been working hard to fill this tag all season, and after four years of learning the rhythms and challenges of elk hunting, this one feels especially meaningful. I’m used to filling my freezer with whitetail, but elk are an entirely different world—powerful, intelligent, deeply connected to their herd. The more time I spend pursuing them, the more I admire them.

This is my first time drawing an antlerless elk tag, and I’m proud to say the miles, the early mornings, and all the glassing paid off. My freezer is now stocked with beautiful, nourishing meat that will feed my family for months.

For the next few days, you’ll find me in my kitchen—apron on, knives sharpened—breaking down and processing every piece with the care and gratitude it deserves.
Wild food at its finest.