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  • Homestyle “slaaawww” 

    Homestyle “slaaawww” 

    I grew up going to church picnics and social potlucks with good stories, big smiles, bluegrass music and true frienships. The kind that will open their home and heart to you in need.  The kinship ran deep. Every once in a while I find myself blessed with a glimpse of that social love and flavors. Read more

  • Cheesey Stuffed Shells-Crockpot simple (kid approved)

    Cheesey Stuffed Shells-Crockpot simple (kid approved)

    Crockpots Rock for working mommas! I love this simple recipe you can pre-prep the night before. Kids love the question… one shell or two?. I like sweet italian sausage but this is great as a vegetarian option or standard hamburger. Sweet italian sausage Large shell noodles Ricotta cheese quart container Mozzarella cheese (1 pound shread) Read more

  • Herbed butter

    Herbed butter

    What a simple item to make that tops off steaks, baked potatos or even hot bread in a classy style. 1 stick room temp butter Tsp dried parsley Tsp garlic salt 1/2 tsp thyme 1/2 tsp dried basil Stir together in a small bowl all ingrediant. Small spoon portions onto wax paper or into a Read more

  • Celebration with Steaks!

    Celebration with Steaks!

    Growing up steak was a weekly item that always tasted so amazing. Mom wouldcook them up in a cast iron with butter garlic and mushrooms. Over time I just couldn’t get steak to ever have that amazing flavor until I discovered grass fed. They are so tender, and juicey you can cut with a fork.  Read more

  • Warm Fresh fruit compote and vanilla bean icecream

    Warm Fresh fruit compote and vanilla bean icecream

    On the farm nothing goes to waste. You always made something with a little creativity and love. Dont toss the brown bananas- banana bread would be soon to follow. Limp berries make a great cobler. Tonight I had some sad looking apples and a handful of fresh cherries. Yummm… Sautee pealed and sliced apples (5-6) Read more

  • Chicken Parmesan -my kids favorite…my easy go to meal. 

    Chicken Parmesan -my kids favorite…my easy go to meal. 

    Mom would make big pots of spaghetti and meatballs to fill us farm kids up. She dump it in a huge bowl on the table and we would get our fill of big meatloafy meatballs and cheese from a green shake can. Years later I added the chicken for a alternative to beef. This meal Read more

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