Recipes
JULY 2017 COUNTRY KITCHEN
Summer in the South wouldn’t be the same without peaches. Whether eaten as-is, in a dessert or even as a sweet element to complement a savory dish, summer peaches don’t disappoint. Few people know peaches as well as residents of Chilton County — Alabama’s peach capital. Since the early 1900s, farmers have cultivated peaches there. Today, peaches are Alabama’s No. 1 commercial fruit, with Chilton County producing up to 75 percent of the state’s crop each year. more
Country Kitchen, June 2017
When dairy farmers Judy and Mickey Childers began making ice cream for the Morgan County Farmers Federation’s annual meeting, they had no idea they’d still be churning it out for the group 25 years later. more
MAY 2017 COUNTRY KITCHEN
No matter what county in Alabama you find yourself in, a field full of cows is somewhere nearby. Farmers in every county in the state raise cattle, and Alabama is No. 16 in national beef cow production. As demand for versatile, easy-to-cook, delicious beef continues to rise in the U.S. and around the world, cattle farmers like Darrell and Linda Lee of Winston County rise early each day to ensure the world has enough beef. more
APRIL 2017 COUNTRY KITCHEN
Alabama is a state that loves meat, and for good reason — chickens, cattle and pork are all raised locally and are widely available in restaurants and retail stores. But there’s another meat gaining traction that’s worth adding to the rotation: lamb. Many folks are scared to cook lamb because it’s not as familiar as other meats. But Henry Dorough, Alabama Cooperative Extension System agent and owner of HD Farm in Calhoun County, said it’s much simpler than people imagine. more
FEBRUARY 2017 COUNTRY KITCHEN
Everyone seems to have a favorite chili recipe. Even for those who don’t possess culinary prowess, chili is a dish that withstands tinkering well — add a dash of this and a sprinkle of that; serve it with a host of different toppings; switch up the beans or the meat — it somehow always turns out beautifully. At least that’s what Leah McElmoyl of DeKalb County has experienced. more
MARCH 2017 COUNTRY KITCHEN
Peanuts are popular all over the world, but Southerners love them best. Perhaps that’s because farmers in Southern states grow 99 percent of the U.S. peanut crop and provide 10 percent of the world’s peanuts. Alabama is the country’s No. 3 producer of peanuts, so it’s no surprise they’re the state’s favorite nut (although peanuts are actually legumes). The smell of freshly harvested peanuts fills the air each fall in more than half of the state’s counties, and boiled peanuts are easy to find at gas stations, roadside stands and farmers markets just about anywhere in Alabama. more
Country Kitchen, January 2017
In Alabama, cold weather usually doesn’t set in until January, and although it happens every […]
January 2017 Country Kitchen
In Alabama, cold weather usually doesn’t set in until January, and although it happens every year, it always hits hard. For farmers and others who work outside all year long, a warm, hearty meal on a cold January evening is essential. more
DECEMBER 2016 COUNTRY KITCHEN
Christmas is a natural time to show people love, appreciation or affection through thoughtful gifts. Shopping for close family and friends is standard, but how do you share the Christmas spirit with teachers, coworkers, friends at church and so many others without spending a fortune? The answer for Dale County’s Vicki Morrison is in the kitchen. more