A Tale of Two Corns

A Tale of Two Corns

As the warmer temperatures gradually made their way into February, I found myself in my garden, clearing away excess organic material from the previous year. Among my favorite vegetables to grow are sweet corn, cucumbers, tomatoes and pumpkins. Living in a region...
Taco Soup

Taco Soup

CommonGround Nebraska volunteer Joan Ruskamp shares her Taco Soup recipe with Pure Nebraska viewers. 2 Pounds Lean Ground Beef4 Garlic Cloves4 Teaspoons Chili Powder1 Teaspoon Salt1 Teaspoon Paprika1 Teaspoon Onion Powder1/2 Teaspoon Black Pepper28 Ounces Crushed...
Beef Kabobs

Beef Kabobs

CommonGround volunteer Joan Ruskamp shares her recipe for Beef Kabobs with Pure Nebraska viewers. Her granddaughters joined in the fun to help build the kabobs. Beef Kabobs 1 lb. beef tri tips, sirloin steak tips or other steak cutbell peppers (red, yellow, green)1...
Is That Garlic I Smell?

Is That Garlic I Smell?

When you scoop up a handful of cattle feed normally, you will smell scents of molasses, bread (from the distiller’s grain) and hay. However, during fly season you might smell garlic. Fly season is one of many seasons farmers and ranchers have in addition to the...
Prime Rib

Prime Rib

CommonGround volunteer Joan Ruskamp shares her recipe for Prime Rib. Prime Rib 1 rib roast (15-20lbs)olive oilgarlic saltaccent (optional)favorite beef seasoning, we like Mike's Seasoningaus jus Take meat out of bag and wash it off with cold water. Rub olive oil...