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Oven Slow-Cooked Ribs + Sauteed Spinach

November 06, 2015

Making ribs has always been a little intimidating for me.  The first time my husband and I tried to make them, we cooked them on our grill and it was an utter failure (apparently you have to boil them first??).  I finally stumbled across a recipe for slow-cooked oven ribs.  OMG… these ribs are so ...

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Sausage, Kale, & Sweet Potato Soup

Sausage, Kale, & Sweet Potato Soup

November 03, 2015

It has been quite dreary here in North Carolina these past few days.  As a remedy for the bad weather blahs, I decided to make one of my favorite soups.  This is a relatively easy recipe that doesn’t have to simmer very long.  It has loads of flavor and is great for leftovers as well ...

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PTB Farm + A Pork Chop Recipe

October 31, 2015

There has been a lot of hype in the media recently about bacon and other processed meats causing cancer.  If you take a few minutes to read some of these articles, you will see that these claims refer to meats that are preserved to extend shelf life. You’ve probably heard people talking about getting nitrate ...

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Slow Cooker Bone Broth

October 30, 2015

In some of my past posts, I have mentioned that I make my own bone broth.  I first starting making broth a couple years ago and almost always have some tucked away in my fridge or freezer.  Homemade bone broth from high quality bones has many health benefits including joint health, digestion, and detoxification ...

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Stuffed Acorn Squash

October 19, 2015

Have I mentioned that fall is my favorite season?  I absolutely love when the leaves start changing colors and I can start pulling out my sweaters and cardigans.  I am also a major fan of squash.  This past week when I did my CSA pickup, I chose three different squash varieties (acorn, butternut, & spaghetti) ...

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