Welcome! We are Emily and Phil Kyle, the creators behind Cook Venison, a recipe blog by Emily Kyle Nutrition, LLC. We are proud licensed hemp farmers on our small farm in Upstate, NY where we hunt and grow our own food.
We aim to be your trusted resource for high-quality, delicious venison recipes while showing you that cooking with venison is good for your health, the environment, and your wallet.
Meet Emily Kyle

Emily Kyle is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and Certified Holistic Cannabis Practitioner is the author and photographer behind the blog.
She has earned a Master’s of Science Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics from SUNY Oneonta and a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Nutrition Management from Rochester Institute of Technology.
She is proud to have won several awards and honors to recognize her career accomplishments as a registered dietitian and national media personality.
Meet Phil Kyle

Phil Kyle is the Executive Culinary Director and Head Chef at Cook Venison.
He has earned an Associates of Science Degree in Natural Resource Conservation - Law Enforcement from Finger Lakes Community College.
Phil Kyle is an experienced chef and successful culinary entrepreneur with more than three decades of restaurant experience. After leaving his own restaurant in 2019, he has taken over the position of Executive Chef and Culinary Director.