Sweet White Wine Pairings
As we continue our wine series, we’ll introduce the sweeter variety. As we stated in our last post, wines containing 35 grams of residual sugar or more are defined as “sweet.” Although everyone has a different palate, many people start off drinking sweeter wines before diving into the more dry zesty whites.
Food Preservatives....What Are They?
We built a beautiful house and shop on a serene piece of property in Seymour, MO and low and behold I couldn't find a job. I searched and searched, interviewed and then nothing. When I thought I would not find something to do, it was John that came up with the idea of selling my sauce and meatballs. If you ask him about my tomato sauce he'll tell you, "I've been eating it like soup for 30 years!".
Dry Red Wine and Food.....are great together!
If you’ve been following our blog, you know we created a wine pairing series a while back… and somehow missed one of the best ones: Dry Reds! Have no fear, we’re here to make amends by explaining all about this type of wine, along with its perfect pairings.
Blow your mind and body with a Healthy Delicious Breakfast!!
I have to admit that I was not much of a breakfast person...over the years this has changed.
I would get up make breakfast for everyone else...and when my kids got on the bus for school and Big John left for work I would sit down with a big cup of coffee and sigh a sense of relief.
8 Great Ways to Reduce Food Waste
Here are 8 great ways to reduce food waste. I know that you may not use all of my ideas, but a couple of them are really easy.
I always try very diligently to cut back on waste – not only to save money but to help the environment as well!
7 Foods & Beverages for a Special Dinner
Sometimes, you need to celebrate something and plan on impressing a special guest with an awesome-looking and delicious dinner. Other times, you may feel like getting creative and want to turn a regular evening meal into a tasteful delight.
The Right White Wine Makes the Meal
Welcome to the second installment of Circle B Ranch’s new wine blog series. In the last article, I discussed basing meal preparation on your chosen wine, defined the term “dry,” and provided a short list of dry red wines to get you started. Today, I would like to examine more basic definitions and discuss dry white wine options.
The Best Ways to Cook Healthy Sausages
We are going to take the mystery out of cooking sausages and we want to keep it healthy!!
To make your sausage tender, you will want to drop your sausages in a saucepan and fill with just enough (cold) water to cover the sausages. If you prefer you can use beer.
Oven-roasted Pulled Pork Recipe
Nothing beats a juicy pulled pork dish that's got a hearty barbecue flavor. And when you make pulled pork in a Dutch oven, you'll get very tender meat, yet with a crust-like topping that you'll love to crunch.
5 Best Strategies to Pork Chop Grilling
Everyone deserves a plate full of tender, juicy, tasty, grilled Circle B Ranch pork chop. One bite into this and you will awaken your taste buds to enjoy the best eating experience. If you are already salivating for this, you are about to read great news.
Nitrites VS Nitrates
As you already know, Circle B Ranch believes in consumer awareness when it comes to food. We are completely open to questions about our products. We will discuss our opinions with you in detail. We do not skip over the more controversial aspects of pork production.
Snacking can be healthy.
Children love to eat and they love to snack. If you have an active preschooler, busy adolescent, or an energetic teenager—children need healthy snacks. Being hungry affects a child’s mood and behavior. Being hungry affects both physical and mental performance.
14 Reasons to Buy Marina's Italian Tomato Sauce
Every family has its traditions, and ours has become so intertwined with food that we made a business out of it! The products we sell aren’t just meals – they’re family stories passed down from generation to generation!
Marinating Basics Before You Grill
Grilling season is upon us, and grilling and marinating go hand in hand, much like pork roast and potatoes or bacon and eggs. Some of the best grill recipes I’ve ever used incorporate marinade.
Impress Your Guests with BBQ Ribs!
Are you having a party or family gathering? Are you pressed for time? These ribs are so good, and so easy -- you'll be the hit of any barbecue! Serves 4-6 people. 2-Racks of Baby Back Ribs or pork ribs.
Health Benefits of a Top Tomato Virgin Bloody Mary
Bloody Mary's (both alcoholic and non) are a favorite brunch drink and actually stem from a health focus before they became the iconic drink we know of today. For those of us wanting to find a healthier version of our favorite drinks (or maybe those that are allergic or pregnant), turning to a mix like Top Tomato Bloody Mary Mix is a great idea.
How to Prepare Pork Jerky with Your Food Dehydrator
Jerky is one unique dried food that is loved by all. Whether a person is young or old, everyone loves to snack on some jerky every now and then. If you spend a lot of time outdoors in the lap of nature, then you’d surely keep some jerky with you whenever you’re out for extended periods of time.
Circle B Ranch Meatballs - 417 Magazine
There is nothing better than a plump, juicy Italian meatball… or three. Just ask Marina Backes, the mastermind behind Circle B Ranch’s meatballs. Marina developed her recipe like any home-style dish: she tweaked Grandma’s recipe and used her family as her food critics.
