June 2010

A Few New Faces

by Bethany on June 29, 2010

Hello!  I’m Bethany and I’m an intern for the Ohio Pork Producers Council.  I, along with others at the Ohio Pork Producers Council and the Indiana Pork Producer Association, are going to add our two cents to this wonderful blog.  It’s time to get excited!

You may have some questions about what to expect such as what kind of recipes are going to be on the blog, will you talk about anything besides food, and what’s a pork butt.  Well, I have all those answers.

What kind of recipes will now be on the blog?

Anything with pork of course!  Since I can only contact my culinary genius, my mom, by phone since I left the nest, I believe in keeping my recipes easy and made from simple ingredients that are easy to find.  Unfortunately for you, I am going to take you on this journey with me as I try to feed myself and my roommate.  Other recipes will come from a variety of people with a variety of perspectives, so I hope you find something that helps you create a wonderful eating experience no matter what your level of experience.

Will you talk about anything besides food?

Well, personally I like food… I’m planning on eating it for the rest of my life.  However, I understand that not everyone is as obsessed with the smell of bacon and the next meal as yours truly.  So we are still planning to include updates on festivals, weird pork paraphernalia, and giveaways.

What’s a pork butt?

The answer is here!

Let me know if there is something you would like to see!  I’ll be talking to you soon!

-          B

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A Meal to Fit Any Budget

by porktastic on June 24, 2010

It seems like everyone is trying to stay in a tight budget.  Unfortunately this prevents us from going out and completing our porktastic kitchen decor with a new pig spatula or pig corn on the cob holders. But then again why cut back on these kitchen necessities when we can easily fit into our budget by making a meal for a family of four under $10?  Heather’s BBQ pork recipe shows your easy and delicious it is to feed everyone in your family and still stay in the black.  Soon the cute pig spatula will be mine!

You can catch more of her recipes and budget friendly tips at Heather’s Helpings!

What are some of your recipes that help you stay on budget?

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Eating Your Way to a New World Record

June 22, 2010

Sometimes you just have to face certain realities in life.  I will never be able to win a world record for the fastest furniture (currently held by a 92 mph sofa… gives the phrase couch potato a whole new meaning), the greatest distance walked with a milk bottle balanced on my head, or the heaviest weight dangled [...]

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Happy Father’s Day

June 18, 2010

A Happy Father’s Day to all the fathers out there!  Most of the fathers I know can’t pass up the opportunity to devour or showcase their own juicy grilled pork chop or pork loin.  So if you are celebrating your father, grandfather, great-grandfather, or any other father in your acquaintance, take a look at this [...]

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$30,000 in Cash and Prizes

June 10, 2010

Do you love Johnsonville sausage? Well, this contest is made especially for you!  Just create a two minute video for any of these four categories and upload onto their website. “Share Your Ville” Categories FRIENDSVILLE – Who is part of your VILLE?  How do you hang out and use the great taste of Johnsonville Sausage [...]

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The Power of the Waffle Iron

June 3, 2010

Remember the mornings your mom decided to make a breakfast? The Frosted Flakes and Wheaties were shoved to the back of the pantry; easily slipping out of your mind for a period of 24 hours.  The smells of bacon, sausage, eggs, or waffles greeted your senses and suddenly the day seems brighter and bursting with [...]

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Jake Gyllenhaal Cooks Bacon

June 1, 2010

[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Q03RKacDjU] Every once in a while, cooking feels exactly like this: we don’t feel like we know what we’re doing; get frustrated with the options and choices; throw a bunch of things together and end up cooking an iPad instead! Okay, well maybe not the iPad, but the same feelings exist. I have to say that [...]

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