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Hey everyone! Tara here! First, we want to give a BIG thank you to the Design Network for taking the time to get to know us and for their creativity in highlighting our company through Rehabbed! We are forever grateful for the opportunity to share what we do creatively and also for the possibility of […]

Shirley Family Salsa

Shirley Family SalsaRecipe By: Nina Shirley Makes: 3 Pints // Total Time: 2 Hours Ingredients: 3 Pint Mason Jars, Lids And Rings 4 Cups Chopped, Peeled Tomatoes 2 Cups Chopped Green Peppers1 Cup Chopped Onions 1 Cup Chopped, Seeded Jalapeños 3/4 Cup Vinegar2 Garlic Cloves, Minced1 Tbsp Sugar1 Tbsp Salt1 Tsp Paprika1 Tsp Dried Oregano1 […]

Fridge Pickles

Fridge PicklesRecipe By: Nina Shirley Makes: 3 Pints // Total Time: 45 Minutes Ingredients: 3 Pint Mason Jars3 Lid And Ring Sets6 Pickling Cucumbers9 Sprigs Of Fresh Dill 2 Cups Water2 Cups Vinegar3 Tbsp Salt3 Tsp Minced Garlic3 Tsp Red Pepper Flakes Directions: 1. Slice cucumbers into spears. 2. Boil a large pot of water […]

Citrus Mango Salsa & Santi’s Provoleta

Citrus Mango SalsaRecipe By: Nina Shirley Serves: 8 // Total Time: 30 Minutes Ingredients: 1/4 Cup Olive Oil1/4 Cup Chopped Red Onion1/4 Cup Chopped Parsley 3 Tbsp Lemon Juice3 Tbsp Lime Juice1 Chopped Serrano Pepper 1 Grapefruit1 Naval Orange1 Blood Orange Directions:1. Mix first 6 ingredients in a medium bowl. 2. Peel citrus from the […]

Farm Frittata Recipe

Farm FrittataRecipe By: Nina Shirley Serves: 8 // Total Time: 30 Minutes Ingredients:2 Cups Chopped Potatoes2 Tbsp Olive Oil1 Cup Cubed Ham1/2 Chopped Onion1/4 Cup Chopped Herbs2 Cups Chopped Spinach8 to 12 Eggs, Beaten1 Cup Goat Cheese Directions:1. Preheat oven to broil. 2. Steam potatoes until fork tender. 3. In cast iron, brown ham in […]

Beet Butter & Garden Root Roast Recipes

Beet ButterRecipe By: Nina Shirley Serves: 8 // Total Time: 30 Minutes Ingredients:8 Dark Red Beets1 Cup Walnuts2 Tbsp Olive Oil1/2 Tsp Sea Salt1 Tsp Vanilla Extract2 Tbsp Maple Syrup Directions:1. Cube the beets and boil for 20 minutes until fork tender.2. Blend beets and all other ingredients in the food processor until completely smooth.3. […]