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These are some of our family favorites over the years and we think your family might enjoy them as well. Some recipes are from mom and grandma and others inspired by chefs both local and international. Enjoy!

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Farmers Quiche from Bearded Butchers

A friend of mine told me about the Bearded Butchers and their awesome YouTube channel. Raising our own beef and pork, there easily explained breakdown of an animal has been...Read More
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Chuck Wagon Texas Style Chili

Chili, like a lot of comfort foods, has as many opinions as versions. Maybe your Grandpa DID make the best. I don't know. What I do know however is that...Read More
Bread at Home, Cooking

Irish Soda Bread

Soda bread has been a staple in Ireland for a long time. When you mix baking soda and buttermilk, it acts as a leavening agent therefore not needing yeast. A...Read More
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Colcannon

Traditionally in Ireland, colcannon would be served at Halloween and the cook would hide charms or coins in the smashed potatoes which if you found, shockingly, would bring you good...Read More
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Steak Fajita Salad

I have done a few posts on fajitas in the past, but was surprised to find a new one that we all like especially when you have an abundance of...Read More
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Dublin Coddle

The Dublin Coddle is/was an economical dish that has been served in Ireland, mostly their biggest city of Dublin, since the 17th century. It made the most of their sausage,...Read More
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Ragu Alla Bolognese

I have made many Ragus and found this is the very best one, probably as close to a ragu an Italian-American Grandma would make and since the fall is full...Read More
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Steakhouse Series – The Chuck Roast and Chuck Steak

It seems like the chuck roast and steak are becoming in vogue again. I thought it would be a good idea to take a minute to sort it out in...Read More
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Best Way to Cook a Steak

The great restaurants do it. The boys on the cooking shows do it...now its our turn. Note: the right steak is a matter of personal preference ultimately but if you...Read More
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Slow Cooker Pot Roast

That chuck roast or sirloin tip roast that is staring at you in your deep freezer from the beef share you just bought, this will help you. Although my favorite...Read More
Bread at Home, Cooking

Homemade “Artisan” Bread – Updated

I have decided to update this recipe simply because my "adult" children keep telling me that it isn't clear. What do they know anyway.... It did get my attention though...Read More
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Tuesday Night Hamburger Steak

As you probably know by now, we own a farm. Not a big one with fields of wheat and barley but a smallish farm where we have a BIG garden...Read More