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About okieranchwife

I am a transplant to Oklahoma and an escapee from an unspecifed Northeast State. I enjoy growing my gardens and cooking what I grow.

Black Walnut Gingerbread

Posted on October 9, 2011 by okieranchwife

Our black walnuts are falling. Unfortunately, the harvest is very small but fortunately, I have a lot of the nut meat from the bumper crop we had in the Fall of 2009. I love my deep freeze and the pantry. … Continue reading →

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Hunter Style Stew

Posted on October 7, 2011 by okieranchwife

This dish is a hearty stew for the coming cool seasons. Serve with crusty bread and creamy butter. 2 pounds Beef or Bison Round, cubed 2 pounds lean Pork, cubed 3 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO) 1 small Sweet … Continue reading →

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Okra Chowder

Posted on October 7, 2011 by okieranchwife

Although the most well known chowders have seafood in them, there are wonderful vegetable chowders that are so filling. Now, take okra. Some people love it nad some people hate it. We really love okra in all of its forms. This soup doesn’t … Continue reading →

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Spiced Carrots

Posted on October 7, 2011 by okieranchwife

This is fast and easy side that will compliment almost any meat main dish. Made with a package of baby carrots it is even faster to prepare. 1 package of Baby Carrots 2 tablespoons Apple Cider Vinegar 1 tablespoon Sugar … Continue reading →

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Bubble and Squeak 2

Posted on October 7, 2011 by okieranchwife

My friend, SueEllen, shared her recipe for Bubble and Squeak. Thank you! The original recipe came from a cookbook called, “Whole Foods for the Whole Family”. You can use the ingredient amounts from the first Bubble and Squeak to start … Continue reading →

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Carrot Zucchini Muffins

Posted on October 5, 2011 by okieranchwife

These are great with coffee in the morning or as a midnight snack. 2 cups Whole Wheat Flour 1/3 cup packed Light Brown Sugar 2 teaspoons Baking Powder 1 teaspoon dried ground Ginger 1 teaspoon ground Cinnamon 1 teaspoon ground … Continue reading →

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Chili Con Carne

Posted on October 5, 2011 by okieranchwife

This is an easy dish that you can do on a week night. Yes, it does have beans in it and if my husband’s friends in Texas found we ate any kind of chili with beans, he would not be allowed … Continue reading →

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No Internet Last Night

Posted on October 5, 2011 by okieranchwife

I’m sorry that I didn’t post anything last night but our internet went out around 4 PM central time and didn’t come back on until this morning. I’ll be posting during the day today and have my normal postings tonight. … Continue reading →

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website correction

Posted on October 3, 2011 by okieranchwife

I’m sorry. I need to double check my website links. The rodeo cook book link should have been http://www.bringemonhome.com  I’m sorry about any confusion.

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Rodeo Road Bars

Posted on October 3, 2011 by okieranchwife

This yummy snack was featured in a recent issue of Western Horseman. It comes from a cookbook called “Bring ’em on Home, authored by two rodeo wives, Bonnie and Kimber Beers.  A portion of the book sales will go to the … Continue reading →

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