Recipes

Hello again, friends! I'm back on the blog today bringing you yet another recipe. This past weekend I was able to use the Brownwood Farms Famous Kream Mustard I picked up at Grandpa Shorter's a few weeks ago. I love mustard and this mustard is divine. It's sweet and a little spicy and creamy on...
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It's summer and today on the blog we are talking S'mores. You know what I'm talking about, the warm ooey, gooey, delicious graham cracker sandwich with melted chocolate and marshmallow combo. Oh, yeah. I could eat them everyday if I tried. They are about as American as apple pie and easy to make! Ne...
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It’s almost strawberry season here in Michigan. They are usually ready by the second week of June in Southern Michigan, and the season finishes off in mid-July in the Upper Peninsula. The best way to enjoy the freshest strawberries is to head to a farm where you can pick your own. Michigan’s ri...
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Hi friends! Welcome back to another recipe here on the blog. If you've been following the Grandpa Shorter's blog for some time you know that I am all about food. Easy and delicious food. I absolutely love to be in the kitchen cooking and trying out new recipes, and sampling them of course, but so...
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Hi everyone! With Memorial Day weekend being this past weekend summer is technically here, right? School will be out in a few weeks and I'm gearing up for summer, which means having fun outside with the kids and on the boat and less time in the kitchen cooking. Today I'm sharing with you an easy s...
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My mom always made this cucumber salad growing up.  It is a really yummy, a healthy side on hot summer nights that pairs well with any grilled meat.  My dad would make BBQ chicken with so much sauce on it the sugars would caramelize - he would brush layers and layers on while grilling.  So for ...
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Hello again, friends! Backyard BBQ season is upon us and i don't know about you but that means, we have friends and family over once or twice a week enjoying the weather and hanging out. We love firing up the grill during the summer months and being outside as much as possible. With company at our...
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I love to make a naked potato salad to pair with salmon, venison or flank steak for summer dinners. My mom, Cecelia Otto, taught me this recipe - it is easy and fast.  I love how light it is unlike a traditional potato salad it is made with olive oil instead of mayonnaise. Ingredients: - green...
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This Mother’s Day, make Mom’s day by surprising her with a homemade breakfast. Here are three easy ideas that the kids can whip up with just a little help from Dad. None of the recipes require the use of the stove or oven, and Mom is sure to ooh and ahh over them. 1. Mini Breakfast Pizzas - For...
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Hello friends! With the days getting longer and the weather getting warmer is seems to be that time of year when we all start eating a little bit healthier. You know what I'm talking about. Summer will be here soon and I know when it comes to summer I like to have easy healthy meals on hand and sp...
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