Milkshakes and Malts are a favorite dessert in our house, but with age comes calorie reality. Fortunately, we have discovered Almond Milk Shakes which are a delicious substitute. You can purchase almond milk but it’s kind of fun to make your own. Here’s how…….. Place 1/2 cup of […]
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If there is one vegetable I have made bushels of over the years, it’s Garlic Green Beans. It’s a family favorite. My brother and sister-in-law originally shared the combination and I have been making it ever since. Fresh Green Beans seared over a medium high heat with a […]
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I try to remember to ask God each morning to open my eyes to what He wants me to see, my ears to what He wants me to hear, my heart to what He wants me to recognize and feel, my hands to what He wants me […]
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When beautiful spring weather arrives, I appreciate time on the deck next to the grill. Our freezer is full of family hatched and locally raised chickens. They are perfect for grilling and smoking. Last weekend, I decided to grill/smoke a chicken. I opened up our refrigerator and saw a […]
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My husband loves Tuna Boats and I appreciate having a quick and easy hot sandwich that I can deliver to the field during spring planting. Earlier this week, I whipped up Tuna Boats and thought, “Why not!” So, here it goes… Thoroughly rinse and drain 8 ounces […]
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He’s back! After having to sit on the sidelines last year, Dave is back in the tractor planting! We spent last Friday at Mayo Clinic in Rochester. Dave’s tests and reports were very good which put smiles on our face and the face of his Bone Marrow Transplant […]
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Meet my brother Kurt, and sister-in-law Sandy. They owned and operated Welp Inc., a family poultry business, for over 25 years. My Grandfather established the hatchery in 1929 and my parents continued operating the family business until their retirement in the late 1980’s. Recently, Kurt and Sandy transitioned Welp Inc. to […]
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It’s grilling season in Minnesota! Yahoo!!! If you are looking for something new and unexpected to grill, try a Peanut Butter and Jalapeño Jelly Burger – it is so good! Peanut Butter Burgers have been a family favorite for quite some time, however, the addition of Jalapeño […]
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When our daughter Alexandra graduated from high school, she requested a breakfast for her graduation party. (I definitely learned a lot that day about serving breakfast to a few hundred people!) One of the breakfast menu items was yogurt, fruit and granola parfaits. I have made bushels of this […]
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When Alexandra and I visited my parents in Arizona this past February, Mom baked my absolute favorite homemade cake – Angel Food – her specialty! (Mom’s Angel Food Cake coming soon on mustardseedandyeast.com) After the cake is pulled from the oven, an important step is to tip the Angel Food Cake upside down […]
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