Tag Archives: sweet potatoes

Merry Christmas Dinner 2021

Christmas is just about a week away. I am planning to go shopping in my two deep freezers for the Christmas meal just like I did for Thanksgiving lunch.  Inflation is crazy. I was in town a couple days ago … Continue reading

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First frost 2021

The first frost came to 12 Dog Farm in the early morning of 12 November, 2021. It was almost two weeks late. We usually have the first frost in the last week of October. I have not checked the native … Continue reading

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Sooner Black Bean Soup

The fresh high notes of the lime and cilantro are excellent in this soup. You can use either dried beans or a can (16 ozs) of black beans in this soup. I prefer using the dried, soaked beans. 16 ozs … Continue reading

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Mashed Sweet Potatoes

Another favorite veggie is the sweet potato. I serve these with Thanksgiving dinner and anytime I serve pork chops. 2 large (1 1/2 pounds) Sweet Potatoes, peeled nad large diced 1/2 teaspoon Sea Salt  3 tablespoons unsalted Butter 2 tablespoons … Continue reading

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Sweet Potato Muffins

This is a recipe I found in the Williamsberg Cookbook. It is from Christiana Campbell’s Tavern.  Soooo good at Thanksgiving and the holidays.  I’m hoping that my harvest of sweet potatoes is as good as last year, but with the extreme … Continue reading

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Traveler’s Soup

An excellent Fall Harvest Soup, this is packed with all the phyto-nutrients in brightly colored vegetables. 4 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1 cup Sweet Onion, coarse chopped 2 cloves, Garlic peeled and pressed 2 cups Sweet Potatoes, peeled and … Continue reading

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