It feels like over the last year, I’ve frequently shook my head and wondered how certain things can be happening in America. After the murder of several Asian-Americans yesterday and the undeniable increase in hate crimes against Asians in this country, I find myself doing it again. And to compound my grief and frustration, thereContinue reading “Stand Up. Do Better.”
Author Archives: Tiffany
Recipe Card: Taco Soup
My mother in law makes really good taco soup, so I recently asked for her recipe. This could not be easier and I love it especially for a Friday night when I am exhausted, but want a good dinner at home. Taco Soup 1 lb ground beef 1 can rotel (I like the one withContinue reading “Recipe Card: Taco Soup”
It’s Just What Farmers Do
This was published with the Our Rural Roots column for Progressive Farmer magazine. Recently, we were at a small family gathering. I looked over to find my four-year-old son, pants around his ankles, going potty in the yard. I rushed over to find out what in the actual world he was doing! He responded, “Well,Continue reading “It’s Just What Farmers Do”
Recipe Card: Shephard’s Pie
Shephard’s pie is one of my go-to weeknight meals during the winter. It’s classic comfort food and easy to get on the table quickly! Ingredients 1 pound of ground beef (I think technically shephard’s pie is made with ground lamb and ground beef is called cottage pie…but used any ground meat you want) Garlic OnionContinue reading “Recipe Card: Shephard’s Pie”
Recipe Card: Beef Tips
Beef tips is one of my go-to recipes. It’s easy and delicious! 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil 2 pounds beef stew meat cut into 1” cubes 24 oz beef broth 2 Tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 2 Tablespoons Soy sauce 1 clove garlic ¼ Teaspoon onion salt (or a couple shakes minced onion) Salt and pepper to tasteContinue reading “Recipe Card: Beef Tips”
Sunday Nights Make Memories
This article was published with the Progressive Farmer Our Rural Roots series. Under quarantine, the days started to run together, and life began to feel mundane. The kids were going stir crazy locked up at home and, if I am honest, so were their parents. So, in an attempt to find some fun and salvageContinue reading “Sunday Nights Make Memories”
The Angel
We had been praying for a family friend who was very sick with COVID. We included the kids in these prayers for weeks. When our friend passed away, we told the kids that he had gone to Heaven. Braun responded with, “He died? We have to make an angel for his family so they canContinue reading “The Angel”
The Gift of Gratitude
I published this article as part of the Our Rural Roots Column for Progressive Farmer Magazine. Well…2020 has been quite a year. A number of people have lamented about all of the negatives the last 365 days have brought and cannot wait to kiss this trip around the sun goodbye. While I understand the sentiment,Continue reading “The Gift of Gratitude”
The Land Will Take Care of You
We bought our North Place one year ago today. It was really a dream come true. We had wanted to own ranch land for several years, but just couldn’t find the right place. The way we found it had to be God, pure and simple. It’s been fun to watch our dreams grow on thisContinue reading “The Land Will Take Care of You”
A Stack of Stones for Agnes
I heard a preacher say that it was important to stack our stones. When the Israelites escaped Egypt, survived the wilderness and crossed the parted Jordan River, they stopped on the other side and made a stack of stones. A memorial, so they could remember for generations what God had done for them. It mattered,Continue reading “A Stack of Stones for Agnes”
