Recipes
March 2016 Country Kitchen
Peanuts are one of America’s favorite foods — they’re versatile, nutritious and affordable. Without peanuts, many cakes, cookies, main dishes and party snacks would cease to exist, and peanut farmers Fred and Mary Helms of Rehobeth aim to make sure everyone knows just how valuable the peanut is. more
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
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
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
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
The Alabama Farmers Federation Women’s Leadership Division sponsored its 40th Annual Heritage Cooking Contest Sept. 3 in Montgomery. more
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
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
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