Last Bird of Turkey Season
The past couple of weeks the turkeys seemed to be outsmarting the hunters in my family, but Hunter pulled off a 4th…
Hampton’s Homemade Friction Call
It has been hard to find Hampton lately. While chores are awating, he is nowhere to be found. I have had to…
A Fun Day with the Family
After a long week of preparing for the wedding party, playing and reading with little ones, preparing recipes for upcoming DVDs,…
Garden Party/Skewered Wild Turkey with Chili Ginger Sauce
Wow! What a week! If you have ever given a wedding shower or wedding party you…
Growing Pomegranate Trees in Alabama
Growing Pomegranate in Alabama My momma was recently on the Rick and Bubba Show, and she mentioned our pomegranate trees in passing. …
Alabama Turkey Rodeo Competition
I had the privilege of scoring turkeys for the 1st Turkey Rodeo covered by Bob Redfern at NBC Sports and organized by Dr. Ryan McWhorter and Bart…
Party in the Pasture?
My day began just like any other Wednesday. Planning the day, checking my calendar, school with the kids, answering emails, making lunch…
A Mountain Experience
We were blessed to enjoy a little get away for a few days with no interruptions ( except for calls about Scott’s…
To Soak or Not to Soak
“Take your time” has never really been a phrase that my mind has really grasped very well. I pretty much attempt to…
What a Way to End Deer Season!
My son, Howlett, came home last night pretty depressed. He shot at what he called a “monster buck” and thought he must…
Hybrids, Heirlooms and Organics, What’s the difference?
I have recently been asked, “What’s the difference between hybrid, heirloom, and organic gardening.” Hybrid vegetables are the result of selective crosspollination…
Kids Cook-Off Episode 2
I just love it when the kids have so much fun in the kitchen!
Kid’s Cook-Off Episode 1
In this video the kids cook against each other.
Flintlock Sparks Excitement
Scott, my husband, has been working all year for this very moment. After spending a couple of hundred man hours building…
The Forgotten Tree
The sassafras tree has been historically an very important tree. At one point in the 1600s it was one of the largest…
How Sweet It Is
It’s harvest time! Last May, a little late for beekeeping, we set up three hives and hoped to harvest a “little” honey,…
100 lbs. of Thawed Meat
“Momma, why is there water all on the floor in the storage room under the freezer?” are not the words that you…