Featured Holiday – Memorial Day
Memorial Day – Memorial Day is a day that the United States remembers the soldiers who lost their lives so they can live in a free country. It was first observed on May 30, 1868. However, in the beginning, not all states celebrated this holiday. It did not become nationally recognized and accepted until 1971.…
See RecipeFeatured Holiday – Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day – In the United States, about 150 years ago a Homemaker named Anna Jarvis wanted to bring attention to the impoverished health conditions in her region. She decided to organize a special day to help her cause. She called it “Mothers Work Day.” When she died in 1905 her daughter began to Lobby…
See RecipeFeatured Holiday – Cinco de Mayo
May 5 – Cinco de Mayo means “The 5th of May.” Many people believe that it is Mexico’s Independence Day. This is not true. Independence Day in Mexico is September 16. The history of Cinco de Mayo dates back to the mid 1800’s. Mexico was in substantial debt with France, Spain, and England. France decided…
See RecipeEasy Sausage Gravy Recipe
1 (4-6 qt.) pan 1 (10″) skillet 3-4 tbsp. olive oil 2 lb. pork sausage, mild or hot 4 c. whole milk or heavy whipping cream* 2-3 c. flour Cornstarch Pepper Cook sausage in skillet until golden brown (mild or hot). Drain all excess fat. Pat dry with paper towels. Heat olive oil in pan,…
See RecipeSouthern Style Sausage Gravy
1/2 lb. bulk sausage 4 tbsp. all-purpose flour 2 1/2 c. milk Salt and pepper to taste Cook sausage, crumbling well. Pour off all but 2-3 tablespoons of grease. Sprinkle flour on top. Increase heat to high and cook, stirring, until flour starts to brown. Add milk, stirring constantly and continue cooking until gravy thickens.…
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