We now interrupt your regularly scheduled swine-programming for a trip to work calves with Grandpa and Aunt T. It was a fun day. We didn’t get to help as much as the kids wanted…
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Today I’ve got a quick and easy recipe using some of my favorite ‘ready’ ingredients from the grocery store. My Mom, singlehandedly makes the MOST delicious chicken salad EVER. Ask anyone. I…
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Before getting all fancy yesterday for Winefest Des Moines’ “Iowa Lawn Party”, we did chores. Here are some pictures of all of the fun and some of the nonsense. We were totally…
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This recipe won the blue ribbon in the King Arthur Flour Yeast Rolls “Cloverleaf Rolls” class last year. It also took the 3rd place overall prize out of 10-12 classes, third to my…
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Rarely does my husband commit that anything I make is the absolute BEST thing he’s ever had. However, this morning he said I made the ‘best breakfast sandwich ever’. That’s a big…
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Sour Apple Pork Burger: A soft toasted Kings Hawaiian potato roll with apple butter, an apple and wine laced pork burger patty topped with Maytag White Cheddar Cheese, apple butter candied bacon,…
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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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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 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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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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One of my favorite recipes of all time happens to be quite simple and very versatile. These breadsticks are great for the ‘yeast beginner’ because they are very easy to pull together,…
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This past weekend the weather finally warmed up and it felt like spring. I was so thankful and excited. I had a few pitching lessons to give at home and then we…
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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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These little veggie cups with a modified semi-homemade Dill-Ranch Dressing are quick and easy to make and never disappoint. Serve these for preschool snacks, at a bridal shower or for a luncheon. They are…
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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…
