FEBRUARY 2016 COUNTRY KITCHEN

FEBRUARY 2016 COUNTRY KITCHEN

Since the beginning of time, humans have hunted for food, and although most people living in modern America have an ample supply of meat available thanks to hardworking farmers, many still find connecting with nature through hunting a worthwhile, enjoyable pursuit. more

January 2016 Country Kitchen

January 2016 Country Kitchen

Since the invention of slow cookers in the 1970s, life has been easier for busy cooks across the world. Throw a few ingredients into a pot, and after work, dinner is done. They’re not just good for making soup — slow cooker recipes could fill each section of a cookbook, from soups to main dishes to desserts. What’s not to love? more

December 2015 Country Kitchen

December 2015 Country Kitchen

No matter how you pronounce the word, pecans are the quintessential Southern nut. Pecans are grown commercially throughout Alabama, but even folks who didn’t grow up on a farm can probably remember picking up pecans year after year from a few trees in their grandma’s yard or buying bags of them from a neighbor and spending long afternoons practicing the perfect shelling method. Or maybe they have memories of stopping at Priester’s Pecans on their way to Mobile for some pecan-centric treats. more

November 2015 Country Kitchen

November 2015 Country Kitchen

As Thanksgiving approaches and plans are made to celebrate with immediate family, extended family, in-laws and friends, tasty memories of delicious turkey, ham, dressing and cranberry sauce begin to surface. more

October 2015 Country Kitchen

October 2015 Country Kitchen

The Alabama Farmers Federation Women’s Leadership Division sponsored its 40th Annual Heritage Cooking Contest Sept. 3 in Montgomery. more

September 2015 Country Kitchen

September 2015 Country Kitchen

Pork is the most commonly consumed meat in the world. While chops, loins, ribs, butts, sausage, bacon and ham may be what come immediately to mind when we think about pork, it has many other culinary applications. Cured meats like pepperoni and salami, pork rinds, pork belly and even pig feet are in high demand all over the globe. more

August 2015 Country Kitchen

August 2015 Country Kitchen

Jeremy and Julie Calvert, along with their 12-year-old son, James, grow fruits and vegetables on their farm in Cullman — including sweet banana, bell, jalapeno and cayenne peppers. more

July 2015 Country Kitchen

July 2015 Country Kitchen

Few fruits and vegetables evoke as much excitement as the tomato, which is, by the way, scientifically considered a fruit, but ruled a vegetable for practical purposes in an 1887 Supreme Court case. more

June 2015 Country Kitchen

June 2015 Country Kitchen

Conecuh Sausage is one of Alabama’s most well-known products and is a favorite for cooks throughout the state and beyond. In addition to being sold in stores all over the Southeast, Conecuh has made its way from Evergreen to the Midwest and New England. more