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pork

  • Food & Swine

    Build A Better Burger

    This weekend I was privileged to compete in the “Build A Better Burger” National Burger Cook-off at the Sutter Home Winery (part of the Trinchero Family Estates) in St. Helena, California.  I…

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    California

    This post will be quick because I’m making it from my phone and I must get some rest as in 12 hours it is the start of ‘the big day’. The Sutter…

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    Parmesan Pork & Veggie Skillet

    Since I’m officially done practicing for the Sutter Home “Build A Better Burger” contest, I’m left with a few pounds of ground pork that didn’t make the trial runs. (We leave for Napa tomorrow, eeeeek!)  I…

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    Perfect Iowa Chops

    Perfect Iowa chops recipe and contest! Congratulations Jennifer F. from Iowa, you’ve been chosen the winner of the “Pork Prize Pack!” *This contest is officially closed. The notorious “Iowa Chop” is the…

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    Easy Taco Pasta Bake

    This recipe is one I’ve wanted to try for a while.  The older version (original) is one I found on Pinterest a few years ago.  I changed the recipe (surprise surprise!) to accommodate what I…

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    BBQ Pig Sticks & Tractor Ride

    What do you get when you wrap strips of pork loin in bacon and glaze them with Whiskey Pear BBQ Sauce?  Pig Sticks.  Thanks to my daughter for dubbing this recipe appropriately. …

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    Sour Apple Pork Burgers

    As many of you know, I’ll be travelling to compete in Sutter Home Winery’s “Build a Better Burger” national cook-off in May in Napa, CA.  This weekend I’ll be practicing my recipe…

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    Healthier Ham Balls

    I think you’ll be hard pressed to find a recipe that is more ‘Midwest’ than this one.  Ham balls are one of my favorite childhood recipes.  My Mom makes divine ham balls…