I think my Dad is quite the cattleman. Now, he’s not the horseback, roping, wrangling type of cowboy you…
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When I traveled to NYC this past October with my husband for being a winner in the Kenmore Honored Harvest…
Here’s the first of many (hopefully) 10 Minute Dinners I plan on featuring at my blog. I’m always into…
This recipe was awarded one of the first blue ribbons I ever took away from the Iowa State Fair…
I’ll have to admit to you all… I’m smitten with these little Duroc piglets. Oh my goodness. If they…
As many of you know, softball was a major part of my life for many years. As a fastpitch…
How did I miss that it is National Peanut Butter Lover’s Day? (I already missed the National Pig Day…
In the past year I can’t think of any pigs I’d like to celebrate more than the four little…
This week I made a promise to a friend to make a couple of healthy recipes for the blog. This…
My husband took the kids to the barn tonight to check in on Oink’s new litter and see how…
Bacon. One word, so many dreamy possibilities. My favorite way to eat bacon is by ‘candy-ing’ it. The first…
This is a simple recipe using fresh fruit, a simple ‘sauce’ and homemade granola. It hits the spot when…
Here’s a simple granola recipe that I made up today to have in a delish parfait with some strawberries,…
I’m happy to report that the oldest sow in our fun little ‘herd’ has pigged. She did a great…
This girl loves any fabulous bar recipe. The best are ones that bake consistently, have great texture and the right…












