Sloans Creek Farm Fresh Grass-Fed Meats
I want to take this opportunity to tell you about my friends, Nathan and Ellen Melson. Nathan and Ellen operate Sloans Creek Farm in Dodd City, Texas. I met them back in March 2009 when the Sulphur Springs Farmers Market bloomed in its first season. They are a very cool couple raising and selling grass-fed meats and marketing their hard work around the Dallas/East Texas area. Nathan and Ellen... More...
By Jill | 0 comments | Full Recipe...3 Ways to Eat Classico Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto
I'll be completely honest with you. I haven't been a fan of sun-dried tomatoes. I'm not even sure I've grown to the level of "fan", yet. For years now, I've read restaurant menus carry on about sun-dried tomatoes in their dishes. And for years now, I haven't met a sun-dried tomato dish I liked. You already know I'm slow on picking up on the latest fads. But you gotta know something else about... More...
By Jill | 3 comments | Full Recipe...Amazing Taste Seasonings
Amazing Taste Foods approached me and asked if I would sample their seasonings and give a review. I said, “Sure! Bring it on.” In case you didn't know, Amazing Taste Foods seasonings work to make less expensive meats juicy and tender. Amazing Taste packets cost only $0.99 and season 2-4 pounds of meat at a time. They offer 5 basic protein specific packets (Beef, Pork, Burger, Poultry, and... More...
By Jill | 2 comments | Full Recipe...Sloppy Joes and Country Bobs
My kids have been begging me to make Sloppy Joes. It's been SO long since I've made them, how could I say no? This time, I had something new to add to the sauce that made my family go back for seconds. HERE'S ALL IT TAKES 1 pound of fresh, lean ground beef 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1/2 to 3/4 cup ketchup 2 to 3 tablespoons Country Bob's All Purpose Sauce whole wheat buns Brown meat and... More...
By Jill | 4 comments | Full Recipe...Comparing Store Bought Honey
Sometimes I go to the grocery store without my kids. That's a real treat for me because it gives a chance to actually read food labels and compare prices. This week, I wanted to share with you my take on these three honey brands. Now, I normally just put honey in my hot tea at night. Occasionally, I drizzle it over my bagels. I don't consume it enough to know one from the other and why their cost... More...
By Jill | 1 comment | Full Recipe...Blue Magnolia Bread Pudding Mix
I wasn't a bread pudding fan until I ate Blue Magnolia's Cinnamon Bread Pudding. Oh mercy, was it GOOD! I was over shopping in my favorite little town of Winnsboro, Texas. Winnsboro is such a cool little place with great live music, awesome restaurants and fun shopping. Oh, and the spa! (pause for a moment of daydreaming) ANYHOO! This bread pudding is AWESOME! EASY! and anyone can bake it, even... More...
By Jill | 4 comments | Full Recipe...One of these is not like the other
Remember that song on Sesame Street? "One of these things is not like the other... can you tell which one?" I was in the grocer the other day, shopping for ingredients to make Mimi's Gouda Mac and Cheese. I naturally needed elbow macaroni and found myself wondering which one do I buy. Should I get the healthy pasta or the inexpensive pasta? There's so many... More...
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