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All About SPAM

Whether you eat it or not, SPAM is a part of our pop culture. When I was growing up, you knew what SPAM was – a mystery meat that came in a can, but still managed to taste good. SPAM was born in 1937 and was originally called Hormel Spiced Ham. Kenneth Daigneau placed the entry “SPAM” in a contest to rename the product and the rest is history. You may be wondering…what exactly is SPAM? According to Hormel’s web page, it is a mixture of chopped pork shoulder with ham added, salt, water, sugar, and sodium nitrite. It doesn’t … Continue reading →

Tangerine Glazed Ham with Baby Carrots

Are you tired of your traditional Easter meal? You can spice up your Easter dinner with this tasty recipe for tangerine glazed ham with baby carrots. For this recipe, you will need one smoked ham (about 8 – 10 pounds), fresh sage leaves, extra virgin olive oil, unsalted butter, 2 tangerines, tangerine juice, light brown sugar, whole cloves, kosher salt, fresh ground pepper, cinnamon sticks, and 1 1/2 pounds of carrots. Preheat your oven to 300 degrees. Place your ham in a large roasting pan. Make a few cuts, about a 1/2 inch deep and 2 inches apart, across the … Continue reading →

Ham and Cheese Scone Recipe

If you have never heard of scones, here is a little history. A scone is a quick bread that originated in Scotland. The actual name scone is said to have come from the place where kings were crowned. Scones can come in the shape of diamond, triangle or circle, but no matter how they are shaped, they are very tasty. They can be savory, sweet, or in the case of this recipe, a little of both. They are often eaten at breakfast or with tea, but any time of the day is a great time for a scrumptious scone. For … Continue reading →