Forty-percent of our U.S. food supply is wasted every year. Welcome to #firstworldproblems101. Think about it, you find a bruised or dented apple in the bin
Now that I’m back on the running wagon (#runningmama), I’m thrilled to be logging miles 2-3 times per week again. Running is good for the
I see you, mama. You’re on the baby food aisle looking at HUNDREDS of options for formula and baby food. You just recently stopped breastfeeding
I’m five months into this mamahood thing and there’s a lot more to it than meets the eye. Limits have been tested, challenges overcome and
I used to have a pill collection in my bathroom. Nothing illegal and no addictions, but I was one of those notorious [horrible] people who
Like most ranchers and farmers, there are tools all over our place. Toolboxes are in the back of every truck, on shelves in the garage
Yesterday, as I walked through our home pens examining our cow/calf pairs and took notes about which cows need to be sold, I thought about
A few weeks ago while on maternity leave, I walked into a beef mineral meeting at the local diner carrying my infant cowgirl – I
About six weeks ago, I was prepping some ground beef for freezer meals to use when our little one arrived (to be honest, I was
Food safety is no laughing matter. I’ve talked before about why I take it seriously but I don’t think I’ve ever addressed why I am
I’m a big map geek. I love taking those “where should you live?” Buzzfeed quizzes and playing TapQuiz on my phone while I’m waiting in
“Please never stop believing that fighting for what is right is worth it.” – Hillary Clinton Those words resonated with me as I watched Hillary
I had to put my crockpot back in the cabinet – it’s too hot outside for me to enjoy true fall/winter cooking. Bummer. But I
The most evil corporation in the world. America’s most hated company. Litigious and impudent. Harsh words spew forth towards Monsanto like a never-ending fountain –
When I’m out checking cows in the pasture, after climbing on my horse using a bucket, my mind starts to wander as I look for calves
Ever wonder what happens on the ranch where your food is being grown and raised? I am personally intrigued by food production – I love learning about different
First of all, thank you for the outpouring of love and support in the wake of our announcing #TheBiscuit/#UnitJr who is SOON to arrive . We are excited and not
I am a messy cook. I’m not sure why, I don’t enjoy doing the dishes, but I tend to use a lot of different pots
Every so often, I see a photo or comment online that turns on a spotlight in my brain and boom! here comes a blog post.
Zucchini plants are like barn cats. Just as barn cats multiply quickly and exponentially, zucchini plants tend to yield far more fruit as your frustration
Yesterday morning, I ran across what appeared to be a harmless list about the most favorable qualities in a farm wife from a popular agriculture newspaper. I
I just read an article on NPR titled “Wal-Mart, America’s Largest Grocer, is Now Selling Ugly Fruit and Vegetables” and was immediately overcome with joy.
Pico de gallo – looks like salsa but isn’t. In my opinion, pico is easier to make, fresher and also doesn’t sit around in your
A few weeks ago, I blogged about the miraculous discovery of a calf being born on the ranch. It’s an amazing part of my life
