Whats another name for a groundhog?
A whistle pig or a woodchuck. Does that famous groundhog on the news have a name? Yup, Punxsutawney Phil, and he has his own website called Groundhog.org. However, because everyone wants to know about the furry fella, his site often can’t keep up with the traffic near Groundhog Day, so if it doesn’t load quickly, check back during times when Internet traffic may be slower. What’s the scoop on his shadow? Legend has it that when the groundhog steps out of his burrow on Feb 2, if he sees his shadow there will be six more weeks of winter. If he doesn’t see his shadow there will be an early spring. There may be a few who are wondering where I came up with a recipe for roast groundhog, and it’s a long story. To make it short, though, I have friends whose college years as a married couple were quite lean, and they actually caught a groundhog and cooked it. Thanks go to Sandy H. for giving me the basics for the following recipe … although, I have to say that the running commentary is all mi
