Cranberry Quick Bread

Cranberry Quick Bread

CommonGround volunteer Ruth Ready shares her recipe for Cranberry Quick Bread with Pure Nebraska viewers. Cranberry Quick Bread Note: In the video, Ruth said 2/3 cup of unsalted butter. She meant to say 1/3 cup. 1/3 cup unsalted butter (softened)1 cup sugar1 teaspoon...
Slow Cooker Chicken Thighs (Bone In)

Slow Cooker Chicken Thighs (Bone In)

CommonGround volunteer Ruth Ready shares her recipe for Slow Cooker Chicken Thighs with Pure Nebraska viewers. Slow Cooker Chicken Thighs (Bone In) 6 Chicken Thighs (bone in)Salt as neededChicken Seasoning½ teaspoon Paprika¼ teaspoon Garlic Powder¼ teaspoon Onion...
Strawberry Spinach Salad with Poppyseed Dressing

Strawberry Spinach Salad with Poppyseed Dressing

CommonGround volunteer shares her recipe for Strawberry Spinach Salad with Poppyseed dressing. She likes to top it off with grilled chicken breast. Strawberry Spinach Salad with Poppyseed Dressing 1/4 cup olive oil3 tablespoons red wine vinegar2 tablespoons honey2...
Food Myths Q & A

Food Myths Q & A

 As a farmer, I not only think about purchasing and preparing food but producing it as well. I’m Ruth Ready, and my husband, Sid, farm near Scribner, Nebraska. In addition to farming, Sid is also a high school science teacher. We have four children and four...
Oatmeal Raisin Quick Bread

Oatmeal Raisin Quick Bread

CommonGround volunteer Ruth Ready shares her recipe for Oatmeal Raisin Quick Bread with Pure Nebraska viewers. Oatmeal Raisin Quick Bread 1 1/2 c. flour2 t. baking powder1/2 t. baking soda1/2 c. granulated sugar1/2 t. salt1 t. cinnamon1 c. oatmeal (quick or old...
Regenerative Ag: For Better Soil And Better Food

Regenerative Ag: For Better Soil And Better Food

Dull as dirt??? Hardly. Dirt – or more accurately, soil – is far from dull.  As a farmer, I know soil is the most important part of our farm. Every decision my husband and I make about our farm’s soil has to answer “yes” to the question, “will...