We had a ham hock in the freezer, left over from Christmas, that was just calling to be a key ingredient in a bean soup. I found this Rachel Ray recipe, which fit the bill. Though I used just one ham ...

At many small farms and backyard pig pens, November is hog-killing season. My husband and I get our pork from a friend; a group of us gets together each fall to slaughter, butcher and package animals.

Being in the PNW, cold gray weather can be a constant. Soup is on the menu year-round often, but this week the rain has ...

Fall in Alaska is that glorious 3 days of the year where the leaves turn beautiful shades of yellow and orange, there's a distinct smell of sour cranberries and wood smoke lingering in the air, and ...

It may be difficult to think back that far, but remember bemoaning the fact that Mardi Gras was very late this year? In fact, it was within a day or so from being as late as it can ever be. At the ...

Did you have ham on Christmas? One consultant in The Washington Post estimated that 15% of households did in 2019. I would guess that number went up this year, given the impact of avian flu on turkey ...

Here is a step-by-step process on how to prepare Great Northern beans and ham. I saved the ham bone from our Christmas ham and used it to season this hearty dish. With 3 simple ingredients and a camp ...

If you've ever ventured into the world of comforting soups or hearty stews, you've probably come across recipes that call for either a ham bone or a ham hock. While these two might sound ...