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Crockpot Grass Fed Beef Arm Roast with Onions and Garlic

April 24, 2022April 24, 2022 by Carlotta

Being raised, grazed, and nourished in the fresh country air with plenty of exercise and natural food means the meat is leaner, more nutritious, and has a much richer taste than fat-laden store-bought beef.

Smoky Dry-Rubbed Pork Shoulder

January 6, 2022January 6, 2022 by Carlotta

There are days that I wish grilling season lasted longer, but Minnesota is home to too many frigid days with brutal wind chills. Perfectly smoky pork shoulder doesn’t have to be relegated strictly to summertime menus! This dry rub can be patted on, the crockpot employed, and results will still be worthy of a party. … Read more Smoky Dry-Rubbed Pork Shoulder

Bourbon Brined Pork Shoulder

April 12, 2021March 31, 2021 by Carlotta

Yes, you read that correctly! Pork shoulder — or pork butt, whichever the label happens to say — is on the menu. Plan ahead for this, so the pork can brine overnight. Imagine the flavours of bourbon and smoke sneaking into tender meat, and you will understand why the effort is totally worthwhile. Stir together … Read more Bourbon Brined Pork Shoulder

Crockpot Thai Peanut Chicken Thighs

July 28, 2020July 28, 2020 by Carlotta

Some times a fave could use an update. Think of how many design changes blue jeans have experienced in the past decades! From bikini-bellbottoms to high-waisted straights, mom jeans to boyfriend jeans, trip-over-your-own-legs-baggies to skin-tight-can’t-breath-jeggings. They are all great, EXCEPT for the ridiculous style in the late 1980’s when we tucked the hem of our … Read more Crockpot Thai Peanut Chicken Thighs

Beef or Lamb Bone Broth

July 28, 2021February 6, 2019 by Carlotta

Miracle-working — or media hype. Trend-setting — or something your grandmother did. Bone broth has been in the health and dietary spotlight for quite a few years now. As one of the least trendy people on the planet, my name is Carlotta, and I like bone broth.

Autumn Beef Stew for Slow Cooker

April 11, 2019November 2, 2018 by Carlotta

I am embarrassed to admit that I actually like the shorter days of autumn. Seriously! During the long daylight hours of summer, I need to be outdoors from sunrise to sunset. When darkness hits about 6:00, I treasure evening in the cosiness of our home.

Homemade Applesauce

January 20, 2022September 22, 2018 by Carlotta

Let’s talk about apples. Autumn brings fresh, crisp air, fewer hours of daylight, bountiful harvests, and SCHOOL LUNCHES. Of course, I’m not talking about the pizza or sub buffet at the local high school these days. My type of school lunches were packed in a brown paper bag, and I liked it that way.

Creamy Mexican Chicken

June 24, 2019February 17, 2018 by Carlotta

I love playing in the band at church. The talent on the platform each Sunday is enough to blow my mind, and we have a blast together. The only drawback is the crazy-early rehearsals.

Roasted Squash and Carrot Soup

May 17, 2019March 22, 2016 by Carlotta

This was one of those crazy, fun, exhausting, wonderful weekends. My younger sister has been visiting from Alaska, and we were able to get much of the family together. Great food, lots of laughter, and a game of extreme four-square rounded off the day. 🙂

Tuscan Fennel Minestrone

May 17, 2019March 19, 2016 by Carlotta

Here it is — the day before Holy Week begins, and as a church musician, I am swamped, but loving every minute of the season. Even though we aren’t getting a blizzard – and all the snow/ice is gone – it’s still a perfect day for SOUP!

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