The name origin of B&B Pickles comes from 1920s Illinois farmers, Cora and Omar Fanning, who used their stylized pickles as a means for bartering for necessity grocery items that included Bread and Butter.
Lemon Herbaceous Pasta Salad
Pasta salad is the essential picnic fare, versatile, easy to pack for travel, and a great accompaniment for just about any main course. We love this new version using cavetelli pasta instead of macaroni and a myriad fresh herbs for an earthy, green experience. We’re also adding our homemade Bread and Butter Pickles to this recipe for a welcomed sweetness and crunch.
RASPBERRY PEACH SANGRIA: Sip, Sip, Hooray!
The history of SANGRIA goes way back; a chilled, fruity wine cocktail first made popular in the United States at the 1964 New York Worlds Fair, finds it’s true roots wrapped tightly around Spanish culture and early Greek and Roman life. Like many moments in history, alcohol was a means to hydrate since water was often too dangerus to drink…and ancient civilations like the Romans consumed something called “Hippocras” which utilized wine mixed with whatever was on hand, like sugar, fruit, and herbs.
Handmade Caesar Dressing
Anchovies are your friend; and even though at first glance they may be off putting to some, if you’re a fan of authentic Caesar Salad, then you’re also a fan of anchovies. These wonderfully flavorful fish are absolutely critical to the success of Caesar Dressing, offering depth, a taste of the sea, and a power punch of salt. Our recipe is relatively easy, and with the help of a friend or family member, you can enjoy authentic Caesar Dressing in minutes.
Ozark Ale Battered Crappie
The last couple of weeks I’ve been spending time with the boys from Sweet Sally Outdoors, ripping lips and tearing up the Crappie on Beaver Lake. I’ve devised a couple new recipes, and although this version takes advantage of new additionas of fresh arugula, tomatoes, and garam masala, it’s still steeped in the traditions that are so near and dear to my Low Midwest Heart.