So one of the things that the producers of “State Plate” TV show want me to make is apple dumplings made from our very own state apple the Golden Delicious. A wonderful history fallows the apple. It comes from one of the most rural counties in our state, Clay County, West Virginia. The county isContinueContinue reading “Golden Delicious Apple Dumplings with Salted Caramel Sauce.”
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Mountain Mamas favorite family gathering food, Pulled Pork.
Being that West Virginia is south of the Mason Dixon Line our people are traditionally thought of a southern. If you hear my older son, his wife and Grand Mother speak you know you have left the north and headed into Pork Country. Pulled Pork is a favorite of all Southern Families and our’s too.ContinueContinue reading “Mountain Mamas favorite family gathering food, Pulled Pork.”
Pablano Chili Peppers Roasted Straight from the Garden
Our family loves chilies and peppers of all kinds. We always plant sweet and hot peppers but this is the first time I tried to grow chilies at home. The most prized are always the Pablano chili peppers. They are a mild heat chili and make the base for many of the traditional Tex-Mex dishesContinueContinue reading “Pablano Chili Peppers Roasted Straight from the Garden”
Americans are wasteful even at the Farmers Market
Today was another eye-opening experience at the farmers market. I am lucky to live in a community where we have at least 4 farmers markets within about a 12 mile area. I live in a small town of a zip code population of about 4,000 people and the neighboring town may have a zip codeContinueContinue reading “Americans are wasteful even at the Farmers Market”
Comfort Food Sunday… Ending with Apple Pie
Sunday family dinner is a tradition at our house as long as everyone is feeling well. I make dinner for my kids, grandkids, sometimes family friends and the In-laws. This week felt different the food was more comforting and everyone was so excited to eat. I made old-fashioned food from the garden and from the neighbors appleContinueContinue reading “Comfort Food Sunday… Ending with Apple Pie”
Wild Turkey, and our the dinner table
Turkey season in West Virginia starts on the first week of May and runs through to the end of the month. My Husband started hunting the timid birds as teen with some success, but had taken many years off from hunting them recently. With more time to pursue hunting, Tom thought it would nice to seeContinueContinue reading “Wild Turkey, and our the dinner table”
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