Barbecue Ribs and homemade BBQ sauce can easily be prepared at home with a few simple steps...making your ribs the best ribs in town. There are 2 reasons why Barbecue Ribs are dear to my heart: First of all, I love barbecue ribs and the second reason is the rib rub created. The particular combination of spices I used on my first batch of barbecue ribs, created a smoky and perfectly spicy flavor. We didn't know it then, but 'Secret Spice' had laid the foundation that kick started our … [Read more...] about Barbecue Ribs: The Quest for the Best May Be In Your Home
Panzanella Salad with “Wild Wonders” Tomatoes
Panzanella Salad with "Wild Wonders" tomatoes is rustic, hearty, full of fresh flavors and super simple to make. I could eat a Panzanella Salad with "Wild Wonders" tomatoes everyday and never get sick of it...which is weird, because I used to despise tomatoes as a child. I use the term, "Wild Wonders" metaphorically because not only are they a large variety of tomatoes, but its truly a "Wild Wonder" that I love tomatoes as an adult when I couldn't stand them as a child. A tomato could hardly be … [Read more...] about Panzanella Salad with “Wild Wonders” Tomatoes
Popsicles Are The Quintessential Summer Treat
Make your own popsicles with our quick and simple recipe for Cocoa Dulce Cherry Popsicles. Popsicles. Ice cream. Frozen treats. One man holds the key to every child's dreams and every parent's angst... the ice cream man. He could be heard from afar with the theme song from the 1973's movie, "The Sting," (featuring Robert Redford and Paul Newman,) ringing out in the early evening sky. I hear him! I hear him! Where's the sound coming from?! Mom, Dad, "can I get a popsicle or an ice cream? … [Read more...] about Popsicles Are The Quintessential Summer Treat
Pulled Pork Perfection in the Slow-Cooker
"Low and slow," as they say, is the key to amazing pulled pork in the slow-cooker. The 1970's was a time of invention and revolutionary ideals. This decade contributed to women's liberation, environmental awareness, black holes, disco, lava lamps, water beds, hippies, microprocessors, big hair and an invention that would change the way households cooked at home...the slow-cooker. Women in the 70's were becoming more "forward-thinking" as they organized protests and marches, rallying to … [Read more...] about Pulled Pork Perfection in the Slow-Cooker
Lemon, Lavender and Rosemary Ricotta Cake Cookies; Proud “Cookie,” & Blessed American
Lemon, Lavender and Rosemary Ricotta Cake Cookies definitely don't scream "Americana," but I'm a "proud cookie" to give you the recipe and I'm absolutely and definitely blessed to be an American. I wake up every morning in the comfort of a safe home next to my husband, plan my work days at my discretion, cook and bake with an abundance of food right at my fingertips and enjoy the company of many friends and family on a regular basis. Now some of you might think these are normal and basic … [Read more...] about Lemon, Lavender and Rosemary Ricotta Cake Cookies; Proud “Cookie,” & Blessed American