Mexican Chicken

Mexican Chicken

By Nicole Thorpe This chicken is a standby for all my Mexican cuisine. It freezes, so a double batch is not a bad idea. I do tacos, quesadillas, tortilla soup, enchiladas, chimichangas, and taquitos with this chicken. It would also be super tasty in a taco salad. Plus...
Horses on the Farm

Horses on the Farm

By Richard Gappmayer, Jennifer’s father In the 1930s and 40s farm tractors were available but most of the small farmers could not afford one. Some farmers would cooperate in the purchase of one and then share it. Because of scarcity of motorized equipment many...
Pumpkin Pancakes

Pumpkin Pancakes

By Nicole Thorpe. Immediate disclaimer- this recipe makes a double batch, because it’s necessary to have copious amounts of these on hand. My family of 5 makes quick work of them, and leftovers are scarce. I love fall; it’s my favorite season. I love the colors and...
A Happy and Beautiful Wedding Quilt

A Happy and Beautiful Wedding Quilt

Every once in a while, I make a gift quilt that I love so much that it is hard to give away. (I usually tell the recipients that if they don’t like it, they can give it back, but, so far, no one has actually done that.) The quilt in the photo above is one of these...
Easy Chili for a Cold Day

Easy Chili for a Cold Day

By Jessica Knowlton This is an easy and delicious recipe for a cold day. You can use ground beef or half ground beef and half sausage. The sausage gives it a little more flavor. I love serving it with cornbread muffins or French bread slices. It’s a hit with my...