Getting started in ham radio opens up a fascinating world of communicating by airwaves. If you’re studying for your technician license, you’ll need to understand the frequencies and bands allocated to this class of amateur radio. This guide covers everything a tech can operate with their entry-level license privileges. The technician license offers access to … Read more
Cooking pork in a crockpot is one of the easiest and most foolproof ways to prepare deliciously moist and tender meat. But to get perfect results, it’s important to know how long to cook pork in a crockpot per pound. The cooking time can vary quite a bit depending on the size and cut of … Read more
It’s easy to make your own ground pork, so you can always have it on hand for when you want fresh meatballs. This short guide will show you how to buy, grind, and store ground pork meat at home so that you can use it in many recipes. In the past, I have never bought … Read more
An amazing slow-roasted pork shoulder recipe for the oven. Your kitchen will smell delightful all day! He serves steaks, swordfish, a pork butt (Boston butt) and Spatchcock chicken (I had to look that word up!). Pork shoulder, also known as Boston butt, is one of the most flavorful cuts of pork. This tough yet wonderfully … Read more
This simple pork tenderloin recipe for the crockpot makes the juiciest meat ever! It’s seasoned perfectly with a homemade rub and doesn’t take much time or work to make. If you’re craving something similar but using an oven method, try my Easy Baked Pork Tenderloin instead. Pork tenderloin is a lean, tender cut of meat … Read more
Crackers come in all shapes and sizes – round, square, rectangle, large, small, low-sodium, seasoned and more. With so many varieties available, it’s common to wonder about converting amounts between cracker types. One of the most frequent questions is: how many oyster crackers equal one saltine? As an avid baker and cooking enthusiast I often … Read more
Salmon is a versatile and healthy fish that works great in everything from weeknight dinners to elegant entrees. But if a recipe calls for 1 pound of salmon, what does that look like exactly? Let’s break it down so you know how to buy, portion, and cook the right salmon quantity for your needs. What … Read more
Bacon jam is a trending condiment and with good reason. This delicious, savory concoction adds a perennial favorite — bacon — to countless recipes and snacks. In the 1920s, bacon jam was a must-have for making breakfast foods like bacon burger sliders, bacon jalapeno poppers, and a tasty bacon party dip. Bacon jam is hot … Read more
We’re so excited for opening day to finally come around because deer season is almost here. But, before we start stocking the freezer, we need to make some room. Today, we are giving you the steps to making summer sausage. This recipe for a classic and tasty sausage is a great way to get rid … Read more
Tuna is a healthy affordable protein that can be incorporated into various dishes. But if you’re new to cooking with tuna envisioning what a 4-ounce serving looks like can be confusing. In this guide, we’ll provide photos and tips to help you visualize tuna portion sizes. Whether buying fresh tuna steaks or canned tuna, this … Read more