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Cool It This Summer
The heat of summer is upon us. Growing up on the farm in Illinois, for me, July and August were centered around baling hay, harvesting oats, and then baling the oat straw. That meant spending those 90-degree-plus, extremely humid days…
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Soup’s On!
Soup season is one of those times when food truly warms the body – and the soul. That big pot of meat and vegetables bubbling away on the stove not only warms the room, but fills the air with a…
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Cooking Meat: It Doesn’t Have To Be Tough
Comfort food season is upon us, now that autumn has arrived. When I was growing up, one of my favorite comfort meals was a braised chuck roast. Thanks to our farm that fattened 150 prime beef cattle, we had the…
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Cooking in a Small City Kitchen
Some things we take for granted. I’m lucky to have a decent kitchen setup with enough space for storage and food preparation, close to the sink and the stove. Plus, we have an assortment of great appliances and tools including…
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Ditch the Stove
When it’s been hot for a long stretch, you’re not only tired of cooking over a stove; you’re also getting a little tired of those salads. Now what? To the rescue! Have you thought about a slow cooker, Crock-Pot, or…
