Recipes

What is tallow? Well, it is the product of what happens when you render beef fat. To render tallow means that you have melted it down, and “extracted” the fat.  It removes any leftover stuff in the fat, and makes it smooth, creamy, and easy to use. You’re basically changing the composition. Rendering it is easy

Y’all, my hubby is a Northern Transplant from the south. Born and raised in South Carolina, his Southern roots show in nearly everything we do. From gardening (“No, honey, okra isn’t necessary in so many beds..”) to the food we make. And that includes things like cornbread and biscuits. For those reading this who are

I was looking for something a little different to regular spaghetti Bolognese, something that was light, full of flavor, but filling and satisfying. I was looking for something different than regular spaghetti, something that was light, full of flavor, but filling and satisfying. With our garden giving us so many delicious red bell peppers that

Before I knew that soy wasn’t good for our family, I loved soy sauce! It’s really awesome for marinating chickens or turkey in to create moist and flavorful meat.  I also love it on rice, and when we make homemade Chinese food.  It’s perfect in nearly any meat or roast recipe as well.  I have

Years ago, when Spanish friends announced that they would bring a Spanish omelet to a bring-and-share dinner. I must have looked a little uncertain about the logistics of bringing a ready-made omelet. They explained it was like a crustless quiche, apparently originating from Italy, or maybe the Italians got the idea from the Spanish –

With many claiming breakfast to be the most important meal of the day, it certainly pays to plan ahead and make something delicious for a weekend breakfast, or when you have guests. This serves around 8 to 10 people, plus it ticks many the food group boxes – protein (egg), carbs (bread), and dairy (milk,

What do you do when you have a garden full of minty fresh plants that threaten to take over? You make your own homemade mint extract! I have this garden full of mint. I got a small plant one year from a “friend” and now, I can’t seem to control it. Had I known then

Greek Moussaka is a dish that has become famous around the world and probably the best way to use your harvest of eggplant. There are a few ‘secrets’ to creating a moussaka similar to the ones they serve in those little Greek taverns. You know, the ones with red and white checked cloths, white painted