Category Archives: Kitchen

We raise pigs on our family farm and it’s truly a family affair with everyone lending a hand. One of our favorite pork recipes is Baked Parmesan Crusted Pork Chops, which I’m sharing with you today. Visit www.iowapork.org for more delicious pork recipes.   October is certainly flying by!  What an exciting and interesting fall it has...

There were many things that struck me as foreign when I first crossed the Pacific Ocean from Australia - the imperial measurement system, spelling “Mum” with an “o,” and driving on the right side of the road - to name a few. Lots of differences were stark, but many more were subtle. We all enjoy...

Kennedy helps us load up the pumpkins during our 2020 harvest of the giant orange globes. We wrapped up sweet corn harvest and went right into harvesting pumpkins and a few gourds. Next year, I’ll have two little helpers during pumpkin harvest as Kennedy will be a big sister soon! My harvest menu consists of quick...

On Labor Day, we decided to take advantage of the gorgeous weather and go to Lake Red Rock. Penelope loved being in her carrier; she’s a curious little one and loved looking around!     During Labor Day weekend, Blake, Penelope, and I said goodbye to summer and hello to fall by decorating our home and taking a...