I am loving this hot weather and nothing says summer like stuffed peppers. Last week we enjoyed a trip to Amish country. We picked up the most beautiful green peppers. They were huge and crisp. The Butcher had brought home about 5 pounds of extra lean ground beef. Before I even thought about it I had browned the meat and seasoned it with Taco seasoning. After the fact I wished I had kept back some of the extra lean ground…
This dish has a big name to live up to and believe me, it does! I made this for the Butcher last week. Those of you who know the Butcher know he does not do “hot” very well. He got a little whiny when I told him “Frank’s Hot Sauce” was a part of the recipe. Note to self, “NEVER tell the Butcher what is in a dish you want him to try”. Well, let me tell you, the Butcher…
I am having a love affair this summer. Don’t worry, the Butcher knows all about it. It is a love affair with fruits and vegetables. I have been enjoying the Paleo lifestyle since May 1st. I confess, I have always bought fruits and vegetables; However, the majority of them ended up in the trash. That is not the case this summer. They taste sweet and exotic. I keep thinking, “Where have you been all my life”? Perhaps the flavor is…
As many of you know, I am a southern girl at heart. Born in Texas and raised by a mother transplanted from the south–it is a natural thing. When we make green beans, we make green beans. No worries about anyone starving to death. I made some last week and wanted to share with some of my “Northern” friends. Some things I just take for granted. I never want to take the true “Southern” Green Beans for granted. Southern Green…