Archives for Jennifer deGraan

Going from Accountant to Farmer, a funny history of deGraan Farms’ Matriarch! I never knew that I would enjoy this life so much. Being an accountant and business woman turned farmer was a fun and exciting change for me. I have gladly turned in my skirts and pantyhose for coveralls and blue jeans. Bobby had the farming background, but my only exposure was when I visited my grandparents in Tennessee where my Great-Uncle Taud, who is now deceased, and Great-Uncle Bob cattle farmed. I was more interested in the horses than the cows at that time. Now, I love taking time to sit and have a conversation with my Uncle Bob about cows and the industry. [Read more…]

As a mom of two boys, I am always looking for recipes that are not only great tasting, but fun to prepare as well. My boys get to roll out the biscuits and put them in the muffin tin. I have many of these Barbecue Muffin recipes, but this is my favorite by far and it is my pickiest eater approved.
The ingredients are simple: [Read more…]

When I think meatballs, I think spaghetti and meatballsand an overwhelming tomato sauce taste. This Swedish Meatball recipe is nothing like that.  It has a yummy, beefy gravy over wide noodles.  The original recipe called for half ground beef and half ground pork.  I did not have the ground pork, so I used our mild sausage.  It was perfect and leaner!  These meatballs are a huge hit with my boys. [Read more…]