Several weeks ago, I was talking with my cousin, Connie. The conversation turned to politics. It wasn’t awkward because we share similar beliefs. We talked about our renewed excitement in the Democratic presidential ticket. Connie said her husband was so excited that he wanted to knock doors for Harris/Walz. She was aghast as she feared… Continue Reading
Garden Pasta with Sausage
Fresh vegetables with sausage served on pasta. Continue Reading
Heavenly Deviled Eggs
If you are like me you always color far more Easter eggs than anyone really wants to eat. Plain hard boiled eggs are fine, but no one here is ever very enthused about them. Deviled eggs are a completely different story! I don’t know why I only think of making these for cookouts when I… Continue Reading
Grinder Salad
I saw several versions of this recipe on-line so decided to try my hand at it. I loved the way it turned out and it’s an excellent example of the ‘less meat, better meat’ way of cooking. In the version in the picture it actually a whole pound of sausage, but it’s teamed up with… Continue Reading
Sustainable Farmers Lobby Congress
Congress is diligently working on legislation to renew the Farm Bill. Sorry, that’s a lie. Congress is on vacation and a year behind in drafting the farm bill. The farm bill is reauthorized every 5 years which last happened in 2018. Congress kicked the can down the road by continuing the 2018 legislation. This is… Continue Reading
One Chicken – Three (plus) Meals
Last Sunday I cooked one of our large chickens on the smoker. I know that I can always count on our pasture raised chicken to deliver fantastic flavor, but preparing it in the smoker really takes it to the next level. It looks a little dry in the picture, but that is far from the… Continue Reading
Humble Hero
Ground beef is an incredibly versatile ingredient that has a key place in our family’s meal planning. Its adaptability makes it a staple in a wide range of dishes, from comfort foods like hamburgers and meatballs to favorites such as tacos, pasta sauce, and chili. The pictures above represent some of our go-to meals. We… Continue Reading
Pork Chili Verdi
I recently added pork stew meat to my cutting instructions at the butcher, and I wish I had though of it sooner! The packages are 1 1/2 pounds of pork shoulder roast, cut into one inch chunks. I’ve used it in several crock pot meals, and I like that there is less trimming and prep… Continue Reading
What’s for dinner?
I enjoy cooking, what I hate is deciding what to cook! There is nothing worse than going into the kitchen at the end of a busy day and asking or being asked “what do you want for dinner?” Continue Reading
