From the garden to the pantry all in a single afternoon. Dill pickle spears are our family’s favorite way to preserve the cucumbers we grow each summer. After a 5lb harvest this weekend, it was time to break our the canning kettle and put up some pickles! My dill pickle recipe is a little different …
One of the things we are striving for during the Locavore Project is to reduce our consumption of pre-packaged foods. For us, that means starting to make some of our own mixes instead of purchasing them at the store. Our family has one hell of a sweet tooth! We like our desserts. We especially like …
Over the next 90-days, my family is going to give up the grocery stores in an effort to eat locally and sustainably. Can we get what we need to nourish ourselves from local, independent sources? I can’t wait to share our journey with you! Where Did This Crazy Idea Come From? Two years ago today, …
Picture this … You are walking down the sidewalk of your town’s main street. There is a butcher shop mid-block selling beautiful steaks, chops, and poultry. You walk in. The butcher greets you by name, asks how’s the family, and then the conversation goes to what are you looking for today. You trust this artisan, …
When I think barbecue, I think low & slow with plenty of smoke (usually from a hardwood like hickory or mesquite). Depending on where you are in the United States barbecue will mean something different to you. Ribs. Pulled Pork. Chicken. Brisket. Once a year, my husband & I host the Beer, Bourbon & BBQ …
