This week, we are resting from a busy week at the fair.  I am back to work this week, and it has forced me to open up my planner, and notice that August isn't too far away.  August means the beginning of school, football games, and tailgating.  Crock Pot BBQ Wings immediately came to mind when I was thinking of something I knew the kids would love for dinner.  This is also an easy recipe to make when you are going to a potluck or tailgating.  


July will be a month to remember.  Besides vacation and fair, we had a lot of rain.  We have received a lot of rain since spring planing season, but we have almost received 15 inches of rain just in the month of August! The corn and bean crops have been stressed over and over again.  Saturated soils and some ponding can lead to variable yields this coming harvest.  

Fall Sports will begin soon, and it is the best time to get the Colts Crock Pot out and start cooking some easy meals. Crock Pot BBQ only takes two main ingredients.  Chicken Wings and Weber Sweet & Thick Honey BBQ Sauce.  Add some seasonings to the chicken before you start cooking it in the crock pot as well.


Chicken Wings were on sale at our local grocery store for $2.69.   It was fresh, not frozen.  I cooked it as soon as I got home.  You can store in refrigerator for a couple days, or cook right away.  



I purchased 4 pounds of chicken wings, and lined the chicken wings in the bottom of the Crock Pot, covered with Weber Sweet & Thick Honey BBQ Sauce, added the rest of the chicken and Weber Sweet & Thick Honey BBQ Sauce.  Season with salt and pepper to taste. 



Cook on high heat for 2.5 - 3 hours.  Keep an eye out towards the end and see if you prefer to add more BBQ Sauce.


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There is always a cookbook I grab when I am needing a home cooked meal that reminds me of home.  I have made the potato soup enough times to memorize the recipe, but I like having the cookbook with me.  






There are plenty of times when I want to make this soup, and I realize I am out of sour cream.  I try to keep sour cream on hand, all the time just in case of a craving for potato soup.  



Peel and chop potatoes, carrots, dice celery and onions and add to boiling water. 


Cook all vegetables until tender.  Add one cup of milk, and heat. Use a separate bowl to blend sour cream and chives with 1 teaspoon of flour, add one cup of milk. Add to the soup and cook until thick.  We also love to add grated cheese and Velveeta to the soup! Delicious! 



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