Off and on this winter we have had glimpses of spring with just enough of a warm-weather teaser to make me long for sunny days. In this season while citrus fruit is still abundant, take advantage of the chance to use whole oranges to make this smoothie — it’s like a dose of liquid sunshine! […]
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Hoecakes?? My Farmer remembers eating these golden corn cakes when he was but a boy growing up here on the Tennessee farm. He called them “Hoecakes”. When he ventured to the far country of Michigan for college, however, he received great deal of ribbing from his buddies when he started talking about eating hoecakes back home.
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Until a few years ago, I never knew that I could make tacos without those (expensive) little seasoning packets that you buy in the Mexican foods section of the grocery store. I am here to tell you that you can! And, they are tasty! This taco seasoning blend is an easy and inexpensive substitute.
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The light, sweet-salty crunch of this cereal will leave you clamoring for just one more spoonful! Unfortunately, although boxed cereal may seem to be a quick and healthy food or snack, it is often highly processed and far from fresh. Here’s a recipe for a “real food” cereal that is quick and satisfying… and leaves
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When people hear that I make my own bread (and then taste a bite of the homemade goodness with a little slather of butter) they often remark that they never could do it themselves (as if I’m some type of baking superstar). I’ll tell you a little secret… it’s not hard to make your own
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Hoping your New Year is bursting with goodness! Check back often for recipes that will inspire you to jumpstart your January!
When I was single, a friend of mine passed along a recipe for Sour Cream Biscuits that involved Bisquick, butter, and sour cream baked in a muffin cup. My sister and I quickly dubbed them “Catch a Man Muffins” and the recipe was top on our list for entertaining… in hopes that we would find our
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I just can’t eat a regular hamburger bun anymore. It’s a mouthful of flavorless, cotton-candy mush that becomes so soggy after you load it with all of the hamburger fixins that it just falls apart. These, however, are buns that can stand up to any Farmer’s burger! Plus, they are chock-full of some potent antioxidants!
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Blackstrap Molasses, steaming water, and a splash of milk (or cream) combine to make this cup of hot comfort. The robust flavor provides a great caffeine-free coffee alternative on a chilly winter day. The Farmer Boys beg me to make them a “steamer” after a chilly day chasing sheep! My Farmer, who doesn’t really care for
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This recipe was borne out of necessity. I was “scrambling” for time to get my meatloaf in the oven (I think it was called “30-Minute-Meatloaf” from Cook’s Illustrated). I decided to just throw the meatloaf ingredients along with the glaze into my dutch oven instead. The recipe just evolved from there as I added in
