Recipes, Comfort Food, Farm Life, Family
I looked around the house the other day and seriously questioned how we went from pandemic clean to 70’s frat house without even realizing it! Who else started out this “shelter in place” order thinking: “THIS IS IT, THIS IS THE OPPORTUNITY I’VE BEEN WAITING FOR” I always say I never have time, well here…
Mexican Street Corn Salad has all the flavors of Mexican Street Corn but can be made up ahead of time. Eat as a chilled salad or heat it up, it’s your call. This is such a fun and easy alternative to Mexican Street Corn. This can feed a crowd all the same flavors without the…
Lime Grilled Shrimp with Creamy Dipping Sauce is such an easy summer meal. Tangy limes and seafood with a creamy sauce with a hint of Tijon Seasonings for a kick! So you all may have known about this amazing seasoning Tijon, WOW! I, however, had no freaking clue and am now obsessed! It was the…
Step back and brace yourself for a pink cocktail that will brighten any day. Twisted Cactus Tequila Punch is my twist on the standard sherbet party punch at every midwestern baby and bridal showers of my childhood. My middle comes walking in the other day from Walmart proud as punch{see what I did there} carrying…
And a classic at so many fairs and festivals, the County Fair Lemon Shake-Up. Such a simple delicious drink that tastes like summer. One of my all-time favorite things to get at our county fair is the Lemon Shake-Ups, they are fresh and sugary. They always make me smile! Let’s Shake Grab yourself some lemons,…
You guys there is nothing like the County Fair Chocolate Milkshakes we get from The Johnson County Farm Bureau building. They are an ingrained part of any Johnson County 4-H and Agricultural Fair traditionalist. I know milkshakes aren’t rocket science but there are different ingredients that give different settle flavors. And I had to stretch…
You may ask, “what exactly is a county fair beaver tail” and I would answer a sweet yeast dough deep-fried and coated in cinnamon sugar. And then you would scroll straight to the recipe! Your next question might be “what is the difference between a beaver tail and an elegant ear?” And my answer would…
County Fair Pork Kabobs are a staple and tradition at our local fair. They also make a great easy meal at home served with sticky rice! There are so many things I miss about the 2020 Johnson County Fair being modified or getting the Corona Axe. To make the best of it like our hardworking…
