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Branding Day
Branding is a BIG chore. We spend a lot of time preparing for the big day and let me tell you it is WORK. It is also one of the best days of the year. We calve earlier than most (in January), so we tend to be one of the first brandings of the year, which is nice because once we are done with our branding, then we can enjoy everyone else’s! What’s on the Menu? One of my favorite parts of branding is the food, so of course I go all out! Let’s see what’s on the branding day menu: Branding Day Breakfast: First thing in the morning, I…
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Crockpot Pulled Pork Sandwiches
We decided to mix up our branding this year and make crockpot pulled pork sandwiches for the branding crew. Little did I know, it was a HUGE success. Everyone raved about how delicious the pork was. Because we have a quite a few children attend our branding, I made two crockpots, one spicy and the other not spicy, and it was great to have a mix of both. The heavy seasoning is 100% what made this recipe stand out. Oh, and the Blue Moon wheat beer makes the pork incredibly tender! It literally fell off the bone! Who doesn’t love a GOOD pulled pork sandwich? A Few Tips & Tricks:…
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Raspberry Crumb Muffins
You’ll want to try these delicious raspberry crumb muffins. They are as beautiful as they are tasty. I make these muffins every year for our branding and everyone who tries them raves about how absolutely delicious they are. This is a Baking with Boone recipe. Every set of instructions with a (*) by it, indicates a step that you can incorporate your kiddo into the baking process. For similar recipes, head to our blog segment, Baking with Boone. If you tried this recipe, tag us on Instagram @barnsouredranchwife #bakingwithboone.
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Orange Chocolate Chip Cookies
These orange chocolate chip cookies are the perfect dessert. Everyone who tries them claims them to be the best cookie they’ve ever had. They are the perfect combination of chocolate and orange, easy to make, and an absolute must try recipe. Whenever I need to bring food to a function, I always make these cookies. Everyone, and I mean everyone loves them. This is a #BakingwithBoone recipe. Each instruction step with a (*) by it indicates a step in the recipe that you can easily incorporate your kiddo. My son has made these cookies with me several times. I love this recipe because the chilling time provides a break between…
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Planting Seeds Indoors; Tips & Tricks
What Seeds to Plant and When One of my favorite guides to planting seeds is the farmer’s almanac. Every year, I pull up their planting calendar, enter my zip code, and determine when I should start planting my seeds; both indoors and outdoors. I don’t like to get too picky about separating my indoor seed planting based on each week. If it is recommended to plant seeds indoors, I plant them all at the same time because I find it easier than planting a few seeds at a time. I usually plant my indoor seeds in March. Last year, I planted March 19th, this year I planted March 23rd. Mind…
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Breakfast Casserole Bake
This breakfast casserole bake is my go-to recipe when I need to feed a crowd. I make it every year for branding morning to feed the hungry cowboys before they go gather cows. It is always a huge hit! You can make it with regular or hot jimmy jean pork sausage to add some spice. The cowboys also love to top this breakfast bake with salsa. If you try this recipe, tag us on Facebook or Instagram #CookingforCowboys. You can also visit our Cooking for Cowboys segment for more delicious recipes.
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Oven-Baked Fish Tacos
These delicious oven-baked fish tacos are the perfect weeknight dinner recipe. Fun, fresh, and healthy. If you are looking for a way to mix up Taco Tuesday, look no further. The cilantro lime coleslaw gives a fresh taste to the oven baked fish tacos. Top with the delicious cream sauce, and your tastebuds will be in heaven. Baking the fish in the oven provides a great healthier alternative to deep fried fish tacos. This recipe is nice and light and perfect for Taco Tuesday or a warm summer night. Follow us on Pinterest for more delicious recipes or visit our Cooking for Cowboys segment.
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Easter Egg Fruit Pizza
This Easter egg fruit pizza is so fun to make with your kiddos! Use the sugar cookie recipe provided or you can use your own favorite sugar cookie recipe. Either way, it’s a delicious treat that anyone is sure to enjoy for Easter. To make the fruit pizza, I used my favorite ricotta sugar cookies recipe. It made for the perfect dessert! If you enjoyed this recipe, follow us on Facebook and Instagram and tag us #BakingwithBoone
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Ricotta Sugar Cookies
Ricotta sugar cookies are the perfect light and fluffy sugar cookie. I have tried dozens of sugar cookie recipes and often find that many recipes leave you with a hard cookie. I like my sugar cookies light, fluffy, and soft. If you feel the same, this recipe is for you! This Ricotta Sugar Cookies recipe is a Baking with Boone recipe. Every instruction that has a (*) by it is a step where you can include your kiddo in the baking process. Boone was 2 1/2 at the time we made this recipe together and he was included in nearly every step. Baking with Boone Difficulty level: Easy Tag us…
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Planting Tulips; Tips & Tricks
Planting tulips can be time-consuming, but with these tips & tricks, you are sure to have a beautiful tulip show come spring. I planted 150 tulip bulbs a few falls ago, and l am so glad I did. They are a lot of work the first year, but after that, they are very easy to maintain. When to Plant Tulips Tulips are planted in the fall, and they bloom in the spring. I planted my tulips on October 28th, which was a bit late, but it still worked. Planting tulips after the ground gets some moisture is ideal. I tried to wait until after a rainy day when I planted…
