Dutch Oven Pigs in a Cornfield

 I needed a recipe for a hot day, I didn't want a heavy dish. I saw several recipes for Pigs in a Cornfield on the internet. They were all delicious looking, had lots of ingredients and canned soups. I liked the idea, but needed a lighter dish so I changed up recipe some and it turned out great. The kids who sampled it all loved it. So here is my version of
Pigs in a Cornfield
1/2 pound bacon, cut in 1' pieces
4-5 potatoes, cut in 1' pieces
1 onion, diced
6 ears of corn, cut in half
6-8 kielbasa or smoked sausage, cut in half
2-4 cups of chicken stock
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt

In a 12" Dutch Oven, fry bacon until crisp. Remove bacon. Line corn around Dutch Oven, next place sausage around oven. Mix spices together. Into the center layer potatoes, bacon and onions and seasonings. Pour chicken stock around outside of pan. you will want about 2" of liquid, this is to steam the corn and potatoes.
I placed 12 charcoals on the bottom and 22 on top. Once the stock begins to boil, it only takes about 30 minutes to cook, Check potatoes and when they are tender your meal is done!

Super Bubbles

I  love bubbles, I always have! As I grew older, the bubbles got bigger, and bigger! Many, both kids and adults ask for my bubble solution recipe, so here it is.

  Caroline's Super Bubbles

1 gallon water ( I use distilled)
1 Cup Original Dawn Dish soap
1/2 Cup Corn Syrup OR
      4  Tablespoon glycerin
4 ounces KY Jelly (I use store brand)

Remove 2 cups of water from the gallon and heat, add KY jelly, stir until well mixed. Add water/jelly mixture back into gallon. add dish soap and corn syrup. Stir gently to mix.  I let my bubble mixture set overnight or longer. Stir gently again before using.

Tips: Give little kids fly swatters to use as bubble wands, they can make lots of bubbles just by waving the flyswatter around.

Do not get dirt or other contaminates in the bubbles. I usually have a bucket for me and one for kids to use.

Kids love to pop bubbles, they will try to pop them before they are totally formed, so I draw a line and they aren't allowed to cross it, that gives me time to close off the bubble before they pop it!

Add food coloring to your bubble solution for prettier bubbles.

Humid air makes longer lasting bubbles. If you live in a dry climate try doing them first thing in the morning or next to a body of water.

If you don't like kids...don't do this in public, because kids will come running when they see bubbles!