It is that time of year again, where we haul (some herds) and trail others up to the high country. What is the ‘high country’ you ask? The area/country that we graze in the summer. These lands are only accessible in the summer months due to the elevation. Think high elevations, fresh mountain streams and …
I made these burgers for lunch after branding calves and they were a hit! It isn’t easy when you have to help with the ranch activities and cook for everyone, but these made it look easy. Burgers were mixed and formed a night in advance, enhancing the flavor. They were so good I made them …
Up until 3 years ago, I had never even heard of Patitsa (puh-tee-ts-uh) and now I am obsessed! I distinctly remember my mom cheerfully telling me that my cousin was making patitsa with Yiayia one afternoon. Imagine my confusion, not only did I have no idea what patitsa was, I was wondering why Yiayia never …
The most popular question I get for living in the middle of nowhere – “What do you do out there? Like for fun.” I used to scrunch my nose with an awkward stare, but with age I realize it isn’t that far fetched of a question for those who grew up in a urban setting. …
It seems that the drought is coming to an end… but you know what they say – “Don’t count your chicks before they hatch”. Instead, I will continue my new found shoveling regime. Winter has hit hard this year in NW Colorado. Snow storms roll in every few days, dumping at least a few inches …
I really love meatballs. They can be served with more than just your traditional pasta, are a great way to use ground meat and are super easy! My favorite part – you can make them your own in all ways possible. Without further hold up…. my Greek-ish meatball recipe! Ingredients: 2 lbs. ground beef 1 …
Anytime the weather cools down (which isn’t often this time of year), I crave lamb shanks. Funny thing is… I STRONGLY disliked shanks as a kid. Dislike to the point that I would just eat the sides for dinner when my mom made shanks. Now, I LOVE them! Some may say it’s an acquired taste, …
The ONLY Banana Cream Pie recipe you need! This recipe has never failed me, not even once! I lost this recipe for about 5 years and made every other Banana Cream Pie recipe under the sun trying to replicate it – to no avail. Somehow, a miracle happened and this recipe was found again! Don’t …
There are a lot of recipes out there for stuffed bell peppers, but we like to mix it up and use a variety of vegetables. Since these are easy to feed a crowd, everyone can get a vegetable that they like. Win-win! What to buy: Make sure to choose large vegetables (Roma tomatoes won’t work …