I have to admit… I am a meat and potatoes kind of gal and I have no shame in it! I embrace Midwestern, traditional comfort food but am always looking for a new way to put a spin on meat and potatoes. I saw a version of this recipe on the show, Barefoot Contessa, on … Continue reading Kielbasa Potato Gratin with Gouda
Not to get all sappy, but… there’s nothing better than pure maple syrup!
Tis’ the season that we look forward to once a year - maple syrup tapping season! My family has a history of tapping trees to make pure maple syrup. My dad did this growing up as a kid, shared the experience with my siblings and I when we were young, and now has started the … Continue reading Not to get all sappy, but… there’s nothing better than pure maple syrup!
Myth Busting Cover Crops
Over the last couple of weeks as I’ve been out and about at different community events or just visiting with fellow farmers, the topic of regenerative ag has been a common theme of discussion. For our area in south central Minnesota, we are one of very few farmers that embrace regenerative ag. Over the last … Continue reading Myth Busting Cover Crops
“I wasn’t aware that words could hold so much.”
A book review of "Where the Crawdads Sing" by Delia Owens. So as I’ve previously mentioned, I set a goal to read more in 2022. While I am not doing super great at achieving this goal, there are a number of books that I have recently read that I would like to share in case … Continue reading “I wasn’t aware that words could hold so much.”
Monthly Favorites: March 2022 Edition
How are we through another month already in 2022? We feel like we blinked and poof! March has come and gone. While we had a lovely false spring, winter also made its roaring appearance again. We pray we are on the up and up with spring coming to stay soon. Carrying on with our monthly … Continue reading Monthly Favorites: March 2022 Edition
Shepherd’s Pie – All-in-One Dish
I am crazy for all-in-one recipes. They make for easy assembly, minimal dishes, and most of them are absolutely delicious! I have come across many different recipes for Shepherd’s Pie, and I’ve tried several, but then created my own that combined the best of those I have tried. I hope you enjoy! Shepherd’s Pie Prep … Continue reading Shepherd’s Pie – All-in-One Dish
Our Flock Grew By 5
Let me take you back to a week ago Saturday when the weather was GLORIOUS in MN. (Today, not so much - it’s windy & cold…brrr!) My kids, husband, and I were outside for most of the day cleaning up the yard and garage to prepare for Spring! It’s such a good feeling to check … Continue reading Our Flock Grew By 5
Coming Together for Agriculture: Corn & Soybean Growers
Yesterday I had the opportunity to attend our local county corn and soybean growers’ annual meeting. Last year, I was elected as a board director to the Nicollet/Sibley County Corn and Soybean Growers Association, and it has been such a great way for me to get more involved in our community and represent our farm, … Continue reading Coming Together for Agriculture: Corn & Soybean Growers
Home Decor Ideas to Welcome Spring
Winter can tend to hang around a little too long sometimes, but yesterday was officially the first day of spring and we hit 70 degrees today in Minnesota! To welcome the warmth and sunshine, here are a few ideas for transitioning your home decor to welcome spring. One easy way I love to transition my … Continue reading Home Decor Ideas to Welcome Spring
Banana Bread
If you’re like me and my husband, we can just never quite finish an entire bunch of bananas in our household before they get too brown and soft. I don’t like to waste food, so I always try to find a use for those over-ripe bananas. The base of this recipe comes from a church … Continue reading Banana Bread