Show your Dad he is #1, with a gift from Broadbent’s! Some Dads are easy to shop for. They're thrilled when they open a ho-hum tie, a gift card they'll accidentally throw away, or a book they'll never get around to reading. Others are...
Planning your perfect Spring Soiree? Don't strain your brain, Broadbent's has tips and tricks to help make your event, one to remember. #1 Be selective about your Food Always be sure to have enough food! A “good” southern host would never let a guest leave hungry. Don’t hesitate to ask for R.S.V.P, but surprises do happen, so always account that with a little more food than you think you’ll need. Here are some easy tips to avoid culinary mistakes and hassles: Define your meal by party time (Breakfast, brunch, lunch...
Many of you have been disappointed that we no longer have beaten biscuits available, especially here around Derby time. For as long as we can remember, Jackson Biscuit has supplied Broadbent’s with their beaten biscuits. Unfortunately, last year they were forced to close their doors. The owners’ declining health no longer allowed them to make their delicious products. In a way, it’s a bit like curing country hams; it’s a dying culinary art form. We sure do miss those sweet folks, and their famous beaten biscuits. If you aren’t...
Deviled Eggs (or Dressed Eggs as my Mother-In-Law called them) are, without question, a part of most Easter Dinners. I found this simple recipe from “Southern Living” that sounds much like the recipe I follow! The difference? I never measure anything! Just add and taste until I decide they taste how they’re supposed to. Here’s a recipe link with measurements: https://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/basic-deviled-eggs. Here’s a helpful tip you’ll find in that recipe that I didn’t know. “After cooking, drain immediately and fill the saucepan with cold water and ice. Tap each egg...
Here, in beautiful western Kentucky, we are now firmly in the middle of what we are hoping is Winter's last hoorah (Y'all say a prayer for us). The snow and ice that we saw this weekend aren't uncommon for our area this time of year, so we have learned to prepare. Just like a squirrel with his acorns, we stash away goodies to tide us over until the thaw. Whether your mornings are crisp, or dreary, there is no better way to start a cold day than with...
These tips are a few of our own, and several of well-known experts. We aimed to cover cooking those items that everyone cooks or wishes they could cook better. Cooking is a skill that isn’t always passed down, but that doesn’t mean we can’t learn those great things our Grandma’s knew. #1 Remember, Y’all, it’s all about the prep. Take away the stress by doing the prep the night or day before. You’ll look like a star. “Paula Dean” Even for the everyday cook, prep can take the most time....
Can you believe we are only 5 days away from 2019? We are looking forward to another year filled with growth, family and traditions. There are many different traditions for the new year. We always celebrate with family fun and delicious food. Instead of a large meal, we simply do a mix of finger foods that can be eaten throughout the evening. This year we wanted to share a few of our favorites. These 3 recipes are easy and tasty without a lot of clean up. Bacon Bites When combining...
At Broadbent B & B Foods, we offer our country style hams cooked or uncooked. Depending on which you purchased will make a bit of difference in how you get them ready for the big day. Hopefully your ham is already waiting or on its way since Christmas is only 6 days away! Can you believe it!! Cooked Hams If you’ve purchased your ham pre-cooked, the only labor task will be the slicing. Once you receive your fully cooked ham, immediately freeze or refrigerate until ready to use. If you received...
The countdown to Christmas is on, with only 2 weeks to go getting organized for the big Christmas dinner is one of the top priorities. Now many American’s repeat several elements of their Thanksgiving Dinner for Christmas. We wanted to offer four suggestions that likely didn’t make your Turkey-Day table. Each has a southern influence and easily serve large groups. As a note, these dishes state to use a Dutch oven. It is not necessary, though they are prominently used in the south each dish can easily be made...
This time of year, gets everyone thinking of gift ideas. We often want to give gifts that people will enjoy receiving and will make a lasting memory. If you’re looking for a unique gift to make that lasting impression on your foodie friend or family member we’ve got a few suggestions. Milk Chocolate Bacon Bark These treats combine two savory flavors, chocolate and bacon. The sweet and salty combination is made up of our hickory smoked bacon and a smooth creamy milk chocolate coating. The bag is the right size...