Karen Ekstrom

As a city girl, I’m enthralled by the comings and goings on the ranch. The shipping, the branding, the birthing and whatever – I want to see it all. And …

When a Child Says Something Brilliant… I Call It “The Quote of the Day” Enjoy!

Recreate yourself on your front lawn/cemetery! (Who Doesn’t Want To Be Featured Front and Center on Halloween?) Here’s a way to do it! Have fun!   Rock Band Halloween Decor! …

Get The Kids To Make It ~ So You Can Stay In Your PJ’s!  By Mary Claire Ekstrom Ingredients 1 can of crescent rolls 4 mozzarella cheese sticks 16 beef …

Life on a ranch, every day is different. You never know what you are going to find: bunnies partying in your front yard, a rattle snake curled up by your …

“Come on Barrett,” I said, urging my five-year-old grandson to finish breakfast. “The cowboys have already driven the cattle past our house. They’re almost to the pens. We need to get …

I took one bite of Lois Tilley’s Hatch Green Chile and Chicken Enchilada Casserole…  and begged for the recipe. I had to share this cheesy, chicken, hatch green chile wonder …

Leftover Halloween Candy? You can dump it, eat it, or make it wonderful! Here’s an idea – An Ice Cream Creation! This recipe calls for your leftover chocolate bars, snickers …

Don’t have much time? This Baked Brie is fast, easy and wonderfully delicious! A great appetizer when you want to impress! Ingredients: Wheel of Brie Cheese Puffed Pastry Sheets (2) …

This Is The Best Peach Dessert!  Quick and Easy ~ and Great with Ice-Cream! (Okay, my daughter, Mary Claire, baked this. But, it was fabulous so I’m taking credit!)