Home-made “Mad Libs” are crazy fun! Due to our current high temperatures and drought-like conditions, a rainy day would be a welcomed event around here, but normally that’s not the case in the summer time. I’m sure you can identify – rainy days in the summer often means restless children cooped up inside waiting for […]
Did you know that most popular barbeque sauces originate in the southern states, from Texas to Florida? And, as unique as the people, each state has its own preferred style. From thick, rich tomato-based sauces out of Kansas City to good ol’ Kentucky bourbon inspired flavors to the thin vinegar-based sauces hailed in North Carolina, […]
As promised (in my Dibs on my Ribs post) following is my personal recipe for barbecue pork spareribs. I’ve spent years perfecting this, grabbing a little bit of inspiration here and there… and of course, today’s plethora of grilling and rub spices have certainly made seasoning a lot easier. Despite the shortcuts, the end result is […]
While helping a neighbor of mine move, we found an old set of rusted, broken iron garden furniture (a bench and two chairs) buried in a tall growth of weeds at the back of their shed. To many people, as they were to my neighbor, they’d be considered trash… but to me, well, I still […]
As you may have noticed, barbecue is often a featured topic on Rural Mom. Well, naturally, as a Kentuckian, it’s not just a summer favorite, it’s tradition. And so I reckon you can figure out easily why a cookbook like The Fire Island Cookbook are irresistible to take a peek inside the attractive cover to find out what summer […]
Have a happy, safe 4th of July celebration of our nation!
Until I picked up a copy of 4 Ingredients Gluten-Free: More Than 400 New and Exciting Recipes All Made with 4 or Fewer Ingredients and All Gluten-Free! I had no idea I could pull together so many simple gluten-free recipes with ingredients I already had in my home. For example, the peanut butter cookies I made […]
The first time I caught football fever was 1985 when the Bears dominated the season. Superbowl XX arrived and so many jerseys packed into the tv room in our house that it looked like we started our own team. Traditional tail-gating fare filled our bellies as the fever of football illuminated our happy crowd. When […]
Are you planning a big shin-dig for Independence Day? If so, consider some of these make-ahead food ideas for 4th of July entertaining. Prepping ahead of your picnic or barbecue celebrations will enable you to relax and enjoy yourself. First, begin by creating a budget for your event. Choose which foods you will serve and […]
