Faith Family & Beef

Unstuffed Peppers

Unstuffed Peppers is my version of one of my Grampa Jim’s famous recipes, Stuffed Green Peppers. Last fall, I got a plethora of green bell peppers in one of my Bountiful Baskets. I wasn’t sure how I was going to use them all up before they went bad, so, I chopped them and put them in the ... READ the POST

Do I Miss It?

A friend/fellow ranch wife and I were visiting, when the conversation turned to my decision to leave my full time position at the feed yard. We talked about the ups and downs of my transition from full time feed yard employee to full time stay-at-home-mom/ranch wife. Then she asked, “Do you ... READ the POST

Chicken Fried Steak

Chicken Fried Steak Chicken Fried Steak is one of those recipes (like the roast) that I had to try some different things before I got it just right. For a long time, they always turned out really dry and a little burned. My problem was that I was trying to finish the steaks in the skillet. I ... READ the POST

I’m Embracing 30

This week is the 30th anniversary of my birth. Over the past several weeks, I have been asked, “How do you feel about turning 30,” more times than I can remember. Honestly, I feel great about it. I am embracing 30! Life (because of the Man Upstairs) has been good to me over the last 30 years, so ... READ the POST

Goulash Just Like Mom Used to Make

Goulash. Growing up, goulash was one of my mom's go-to meals. She had a few of those go-to meals that we ate quite frequently, actually. It was like her own little recipe playlist that she'd put on repeat. We'd eat down the list and then start back at the top. I'm not gunna lie - at the time, ... READ the POST

Litter Update

On Earth Day, I wrote about how and why we litter here at the ranch. We litter to prevent erosion and remain sustainable. The following photos are of some littering we did on a hillside where the yearling heifers grazed this winter. April 17, 2014 This photo was taken about two ... READ the POST