Sometimes a particular recipe has a way of bringing back fond memories from a long time ago. My mother's banana bread is one of those for me and I hope that it can do that for you as well.

Since 1912, the Calgary Stampede really is the Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth! This iconic Canadian rodeo brings together western hospitality, Native heritage, and one heck of a good time jam packed into ten exciting days of rodeo. Being an invitational performance, the Stampede hosts some of the best rodeo athletes from across Canada and the United States, all competing for a purse of over $2 Million in prize money!

The World’s Oldest Rodeo is truly a significant piece of history in the rodeo world. 

There are three foods that are a major weakness for me ­– always have been and always will. I think I could survive on bread, potatoes and fresh fruit alone. The great thing about potatoes is there are so many recipes available to add a little flavor to them.

Getting Those Perfectly Starched Jeans at Home

The nice thing about this recipe is the fact that you can incorporate several ingredients from your summer garden, if you have one, as well as swapping out the proteins. When I feel like splurging a little, I will make this recipe with shrimp instead of the chicken. It tastes delicious and never gets old.

This summer is starting off with high temperatures everywhere you look. Arizona is hitting record numbers around 120 degrees and the rest of the states are feeling it too. Wearing multiple extra layers while riding a 1200 pound animal can add even more heat to the mix. Check out these tips to staying cool this summer in and out of the show pen. 

Undoubtedly one of the greatest (not to mention pretty darn fun) days that we're fortunate enough to celebrate here in the U.S. of A.  So while you're busy planning your backyard festivities and drinks to boot, I'm here to help you not only play the part, but dress for it too!  Sit back and relax while I show you some effortless ways to showcase your American pride, courtesy of Kimes Ranch Jeans. 

This week’s recipe is slightly patriotic in appearance from the blue and red colors in the blackberries paired with a white baking dish. It’s all about the red, white and blue, right? 

I present to you Barrel Racing Etiquette: 9 Rules to Keep in Mind at a Barrel Racing.

There was a time I would say try me

Never afraid of being bucked down

Long trotting horses could set me free

Despite how it made my husband frown

The terrible smells, the unpredictable weather, the way you always manage to get kicked…sounds like branding season, that wonderful time of year where the hours are long and the fellowship is strong.  Typically, the last thing on one’s mind surrounding branding is “what am I going to wear”?  Unless you’re a girl like me.  Considering the amount of pictures that get taken at brandings and how many people are there, I want to look my best, and I’m not ashamed of that!