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13 Slow Cooker Recipes for Busy Days

After a long day, the last thing you want to do is spend a bunch of time in the kitchen preparing dinner. That’s why I’m all about using my slow cooker when I know it’s going to be a busy day… or when I just don’t feel like cooking.With these easy slow cooker recipes, you can still enjoy delicious meals without the pain of a long shopping list, extensive prep, or constant supervision. The only thing you need to remember is to throw everything in the pot early enoug

Smoke a Beef Tenderloin on a Pellet Grill - and NAIL the Perfect Doneness!

Pellet Grill Beef Tenderloin - Beef Tenderloin smoked to a perfect medium rare - and served with Beefy Mushrooms - all cooked ...

How to Make our Special Occasion-Worthy Roast Beef Tenderloin

Test cook Natalie Estrada reveals the secrets to making a foolproof Classic Roast Beef Tenderloin with host Bridget Lancaster.

What to Plant in Cold Frames and Hoop Houses in December

Winter is a rough time for herbaceous plants. Most don’t have the tolerance for the extreme cold in upper North America, and many die back in late winter in the South. But if you have time, you can build a December cold frame, hoop house, or covered row to grow even when it’s frigid outdoors.The key is to ensure you’ve got a good setup for your climate, and to plant crops that enjoy a little cold. Depending on the material your extenders are made of, you can get a full round of winter crops goin

How to Amend the Soil After Harvest (and Why You Should)

After reaping the rewards of their hard labor during harvest, farmers have one last critical step to close out the season: ensuring soil health for spring. Amending after fall harvest is ideal because it gives nutrients time to take effect. If applying amendments in the fall doesn’t work for your farm, after the spring harvest works, too. Just before harvest, do a soil test to determine what nutrients are present. Then, compare that to your planned crops. Knowing what they need ahead of t

How to Get Started With Regenerative Grazing: 5 Recommendations

Regenerative grazing is not a new practice, but it is to many large-scale ranchers used to the traditional industrial model. But the importance of practicing regenerative grazing has never been higher. By taking a few steps in the right direction consistently, it’s possible to convert a ranch to a more restorative state. Terms like silvopasture, agroforestry, and restoration ranching may seem intimidating, but they’ve been in practice for centuries. Because feed prices and ranching in general ar

The Best Damn Thanksgiving Meal

The holiday season is here, and all I can think about is the good eats coming my way! But of course, as the family cook, that also means I’m the one making most of it. Heavy is the head that wears the chef’s hat, am I right?Don’t get me wrong, feeding my family brings me so much joy, but it can definitely be a bit overwhelming during the holiday season. If you’re in the same boat, you’ll appreciate this diverse Thanksgiving menu. The great thing about this list is t

The Best Pork Loin Roast

This roasted pork loin recipe has the most delicious honey soy glaze. The pork turns out juicy, tender, and so flavorful. It’s truly the best we’ve made! Our […]

Satisfying Fast Food Video 🥰 Miniature Cooking Beef Cheeseburger like Pinki 🍔 Mina Mini Kitchen

Satisfying Fast Food Video Miniature Cooking Beef Cheeseburger like Pinki Mina Mini Kitchen I'm Mina. I will bring you ...

6 Ways Cover Crops Save You Money

If you haven’t taken the leap and you’re unsure about whether or not to sow a cover crop, know that it’s worth it. Specifically, when it comes to your bottom line, cover crops save money. They may not do so immediately, but the effort you invest in them is returned in multiple ways.Grow cover crops at any point in the year, as long as the timing aligns with the crop in question. Terminate them at the right time, and you’ve got a natural mulch that slowly improves your soil. This is the most obvi

A Grumpy Chubby Cat is Cooking Pork Schnitzel

A Grumpy Chubby Cat is Cooking Pork Schnitzel.

Best Damn Cranberry Balsamic Pork Loin Roast

This Cranberry Balsamic Pork Loin Roast turned out absolutely awesome. The pork comes out tender and juicy, and the glaze – made with cranberry sauce, balsamic vinegar, a touch of brown sugar, and Dijon mustard, is just perfect for pork!This recipe is also perfect for the holidays!Why You’ll Love This RecipePerfectly balanced flavor: The cranberry and balsamic glaze brings a sweet-tart contrast to the savory pork.Simple ingredients: Everything here is easy to find—no fancy stuf

11 Tasty and Easy to Grow Squash Varieties

When it comes to squash varieties, there are way too many to count. This delicious fruit is one of the longest cultivated food plants, with a storied history that dates back over 8,000 years. This is when the first evidence of its cultivation was found, with origins among the indigenous peoples of the Americas. It wasn’t until the 1500s that Europeans mentioned squash in their writings. But people have been eating and breeding it for a long time. Due to their ease of growth and cross-breeding, n

Saving Seeds on the Farm: Building Resilience

Experienced farmers understand that saving seeds from their crops is a proven cost-cutting strategy. By preserving seeds from their most productive or distinctive plants, they ensure a head start for the following growing season. For indigenous and heirloom varieties, this practice becomes essential rather than optional.Many plants carry deep cultural significance, intertwined with the histories of the communities that cultivated them for generations. For individuals seeking to reconnect with th

7 Highest-Yielding Cover Crops

Cover crops are important in areas cultivated year after year. They reduce soil erosion and improve its overall health. As spring heats the soil, cover crops suppress weeds, and as they grow, they support biodiversity. The highest-yielding cover crops bring something to the market, too. While they don’t always provide returns in the season they’re grown, they can offer higher yields to next year’s crops, ensuring that the necessary nutrients for thriving plants are there throughout peak cu

Our Favorite Pumpkins to Grow on the Farm

The fall and pumpkins are synonymous, but that wasn’t always the case. The jack-o’-lantern tradition began in Ireland and Scotland with turnips. At the time, pumpkins weren’t present in the area, and these root veggies or potatoes were set to imitate Stingy Jack. During the Potato Famine, massive numbers of Irish and Scottish people migrated to North America, where pumpkins are from. This isn’t the only reason to grow pumpkins, though. Most are edible, after all. Some of the most interesti

9 Fall Crops to Sow in October

While winter does bring rest, it’s not winter yet! No matter where you farm, you can still grow yields of fall crops. Sow October seeds, and in a couple of months, you’ll be selling beautiful produce at the market. Or, sow seeds now to prepare for next year. From cold-tolerant roots to delicate greens, there are many options for continuing cultivation as the weather cools. Some varieties are even frost-hardy, making them suitable for farmers who grow in areas with a rapid winter onset. Regardles

Post-Harvest Soil Testing: What Your Fields Are Telling You

The most important task before winter arrives is harvesting, ensuring that nothing is wasted in what amounts to an entire season of work. Gathering and preparing all the produce for market or storage is crucial. Follow that up with a post-harvest soil test, and you’re even more prepared for next season. Look for at-home tests in farm supply stores, or contact your local extension office for lab tests. Gather enough kits to cover all the fields on your farm. Then, send in your sample. Within a fe

Easy Sweet and Sour Pork

Craving Chinese food? This Sweet and Sour Pork is the perfect alternative to takeout! With tender pork and a delicious sweet and sour sauce, it delivers a surprisingly complex flavor – all with minimal prep and cook time.Why You’ll Love This Sweet & Sour Pork RecipeSweet and sour pork is one of the most popular Chinese dishes. It’s a classic combo of sweet and tangy flavors that just hits the spot. What I really dig about this recipe is how much flavor you get with har