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cajun

Cajun Shrimp Boil

4:36 AM
Have you ever had a shrimp boil for dinner? It's such a fun and unique meal idea that you family is sure to love. All of the yummy cajun flavors, the hearty potatoes and corn, there is just nothing not to get excited about. So throw some newspaper across your table and come join us for a cajun shrimp boil! Ingredients:  2 lemons,...

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meat

Petite Pot Roast

3:07 AM
I'm calling this pot roast petite pot roast because I made a really small roast, perfect for my small family of three. It came together quickly, and is a one pot meal, so clean up was a breeze. No one is unhappy when pot roast shows up on the dinner table right?  Ingredients:  1 small chuck roast, about 3 pounds 2 tablespoons olive...

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cookies

Chocolate Chip Russian Tea Cake Cookies

2:57 AM
I will never say no to a good Russian tea cake cookie. You may call them snowballs, but I call them delicious. Have you seen our pistachio version of them linked HERE? So so good. I was of course very happy when I stumbled upon the idea to do a chocolate chip version of these classic wedding cookies. They are buttery and sweet,...

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berries

Homemade Granola with Lavender Honey and Fresh Berries

5:48 AM
My newest go to breakfast these days is homemade granola with fresh berries and greek yogurt. Its full of protein, fiber, and good for you natural vitamins. Its a great way to stay full all morning, and gives you lots of necessary and welcome energy. Theres never a morning when I don't welcome this dish on my table.   Granola Ingredients:  4 cups old...

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barbecue

Pulled Pork Sliders

5:05 AM
Pulled Pork Sliders make such a fun dinner menu. Everybody loves a little mini something. So a miniature sandwich full of delicious savory and sweet pulled pork will have everybody's stomachs feeling happy.  For this recipe I suggest using Peggy's amazing ranch rolls for the sliders. But if you are looking to go a little bit easier, you can also purchase dinner rolls...

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carrot

Lavender Carrot Cupcakes

5:03 AM
With Easter just around the corner, we have all things spring and bunny on our minds. So of course, these carrot cupcakes were on our mind. If you haven't made Peggy's carrot cake, found here yet, what are you waiting for?! Get on that! But for right now, cupcakes are on our mind. And these cute lavender sprinkled ones are on the docket.  Cake...

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broccoli

Watercress Quinoa Salad

5:03 AM
I will admit, I'm having a love affair with quinoa. I just want it all the time. I want it in every salad I eat. It just adds such an easy healthful protein punch to my meals. And its so kid friendly and budget friendly as well. What's not to love? This particular salad packs a delightful crunch. It is super simple to...

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fish

Italian White Wine Salmon

5:02 AM
We are big salmon lovers in our household. My husband always jokes that eating salmon makes him feel like he's getting smarter just because of all the omega 3's he's consuming. Since he's always happen when fish is on the menu, I have to get creative with my salmon recipes so we don't get bored. This little dish is a super simple way...

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cheater

Cheater Chicken Cordon Bleu

2:01 AM
Chicken Cordon Bleu is such a satisfying and delicious meal. It's also extremely labor intensive. If you are having a hankering for this dish, try this cheater method. It gives you all of the same flavors, but without the same workload.  Ingredients:  3 chicken breasts 3 slices comte cheese 9 slices prosciutto 2 tsp lavender herbs de provence (found here)  1 tsp kosher...

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dog soap

My favorite customers...

3:32 AM
Gee, for being such majestic creatures, our dogs sure weren't feeling photogenic this day.... Some of my favorite people we meet at the farmers market are the dog owners. They always seem just a little bit happier and little bit more relaxed that the general public. I am a big believer that pets can help us to have a little more joy and...

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blossoms

Winter to Spring

4:28 AM
Anyone else feel like this by the end of winter?   I snapped this photo at the farm next to the Lavender Apple. This pretty much sums up how a farmer feels at the end of cold harsh winter. This week we were teased with some ok temperatures. And while the Cache Valley inversion isn't tricking anyone to believe that this winter is...

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birthday

Pirate Ship Birthday Cake Tutorial

3:22 AM
Do you have a babe who loves pirates? Well we do. So when we had a birthday approach, there was no question, what type of birthday cake we would have. A pirate ship birthday cake is not just easy, its delicious too! So come on ye scury scrubs, grab a sword (or a knife) and come a long for the ride! I recommend...

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