Country music has its power couples. While some look at George Jones and Tammy Wynette as one of the originals, others look at Faith Hill and Tim McGraw as the most popular (I love their duets). For me, Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood rank up there as my favorite country music couple. Garth is #1 and Trisha is #2 on my list of favorite country music artists.
While Trisha has had a successful recording career, she has done the same with her cooking show. I am a fan of Trisha’s Southern Kitchen which airs on Food Network. She is also a good writer and has penned a few cookbooks. I happen to own two of them, including the one in the thumbnail. As my interests shift to home decor and back to cooking, as well as fashion and style, I want to try some of the recipes that Trisha has put in her book. Because, there’s nothing better than a home-cooked southern meal.
On Trisha’s show, she has had various guest stars help her out in the kitchen, including her husband, Garth Brooks. I remember Kelly Clarkson appearing in an earlier episode of Trisha’s Southern Kitchen. On Season 17’s premiere, she celebrated the 30th anniversary of the release of her debut album and she and her band even performed “She’s In Love With The Boy”
I might refer to a few of the episodes or her cookbooks when preparing something for this upcoming Thanksgiving or Christmas season.
Every Friday, I read a chapter from Miranda Lambert’s book, “Y’all Eat Yet?”. I’ve learned so much about her life growing up. Despite not having much, her family made the most of what they had. One thing that they made of the most of was their vegetable garden. From what I read last week, stir fry and other dishes taste better when it’s your own peppers that you picked.
Canning is a great way to preserve our fruits and vegetables and sauces. Nothing says summer in January more than a jar of spaghetti sauce that you made in the heat and humidity of July. It’s a great hobby to take up and it’s a great way to prep and to save money, as is growing your own vegetables. Also, one thing from last week that I learned is that salsa is like “love in a jar” according to Bev (Miranda’s mom) and another condiment when you’re in East Texas. Get your ingredients together, get your chips, and dig in!
Tonight, I read about her dad’s love for his cast iron skillet. He also explained how to properly maintain it. Also, in the recipe section is how to make this special sauce called “Paw Paw Sauce” as well as brisket.
When you all get together for a gathering, why not put your guests to work? Assign them a task if you have a big dinner party planned. “What can I do to help?” is what we can ask our host. It’ll make them feel important and you will feel less stressed when it comes to the planning and preparation. When it comes to entertaining, give your guests a task to do even if you write it on cards. Every job is imporant.
Why didn’t we consider this when we planned Turkey Ball Day, Christmas Eve or other gatherings at our house? When you make Christmas cookies, assign someone with the other tasks such as frosting and sprinkles. The best part isn’t eating the cookies when they’re fresh out of the oven, but the memories made preparing them.
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