Farm to Table

This summer, we partnered five farm bloggers with five non-farm bloggers to participate in a two part series that would take them from the farm to the grocery store to learn more about where their food comes from. Below are links to not only their experiences but a lot of yummy recipes as well!

Ground Beef Tacos from Angie of Just Like the Number

20-Minute Skillet Pizza from Leah of Beyer Beware

Slow Cooker Honey Sesame Chicken Recipe from Ann-Marie of Chaos is Bliss

Super Easy Pizza Casserole from Heather of 3 Kids and Lots of Pigs

Italian Beef Sandwiches from Crystal of Mom for Less

Crock Pot Lasagna Soup from Jeanette of Fencerow to Fencerow

Homemade Baked Ziti from Ashley of Simply Designing

Crock Pot Chicken and Noodles from Jent of Farmwife Feeds

Baked Turkey Meatballs from Steph of Indy Homeschool

Fiesta Chicken Chowder from Liz of The Farmwife Cooks

Let’s Talk Turkey

By Sarah Correll

It’s the middle of November, and Thanksgiving is nearly here! I’m so excited to be reunited with family, appreciate what we have and, of course, eat some great food. The ladies of The Real Farmwives of America and Friends have shared some great turkey information, and I’m rounding it up here.

Marybeth of Alarm Clock Wars starts at the beginning in her series on how turkeys are raised on her friend Katie’s farm.

Leah of Beyer Beware is giving away a turkey and sharing some great recipes in this post.

Marybeth reminds us not to rinse our turkey here.

And, finally, she shares how to roast the perfect turkey.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Quick Dinners for Back to School

By Sarah Correll

Most Indiana schools are back in session, fall sports are getting starting, and families are even busier than ever. Take some of the stress out of your evenings with these quick and family-friendly recipes!

Easy Beefy Enchiladas

Sarah of This Farm Family’s Life shares a five ingredient enchilada recipe here.

Meatloaf Made Easy

Jent made a crockpot meatloaf- and shares the recipe over at From My Front Porch!

Speedy Skillet Lasagna

This lasagna recipe from Leah of Beyer Beware uses only one pan!

Cheesy Taco Bake

Lou of Much Ado About Lou’s Cheesy Taco Bake is ready in just 30 minutes.

Combine any of these with some quick sides, and supper’s ready! What is your go-to quick meal?

Getting Cheesy on National Macaroni Day

By Sarah Correll

           

June 7 was National Macaroni Day, and the ladies of Real Farmwives of America and Friends sure know how to make some great mac and cheese! Check out their twists on the classic American dish.

A flexible favorite, Jent says her mac and cheese is amazing no matter what kind of cheeses you add!

Looking for a dish with some meat? Try Cris’ Ham and Cheese Skillet! Bonus: only one cooking dish to wash!

Mix it in the crockpot and walk away. This 4 Cheese Mac and Cheese from Jane only requires stirring two or three times while it cooks!

Use your leftover BBQ with Leah’s BBQ Chicken Cheesy Mac!

Dairy farmer Amy has tried a lot of mac and cheese recipes. She shares her favorite here! 

No matter how you make it, macaroni and cheese will always be a go-to comfort food!

A Dairy Good Way to Start Your Day

By Sarah Correll

Did you know that diets that provide 3 servings of dairy a day can actually increase bone mass? Or that dairy product provide potassium, which helps maintain healthy blood pressure? How about that regularly eating three servings a day of dairy is associated with reduced risk of heart disease and type 2 diabetes? Get a jumpstart on your health with this dairy breakfast inspiration!

Oatmeal Cottage Cheese Pancakes

A sneaky way to include dairy in your diet.

Greek Breakfast Pockets

Feta, spinach, mushrooms, and sausage combine in a non-traditional breakfast treat.

Peaches and Cream French Toast from Two Maids a Milking

On the sweeter side of life.

If all else fails, grab a yogurt cup, cereal with milk, or a simple glass of milk on your way out the door.