the c-a-l ranch blog

We’ve all been there! They said they wanted nothing… “NOTHING” for their Birthday, Anniversary, Graduation, or even Christmas. And now it is up to you to try figure out if they really meant nothing or if they want a real gift but didn’t want to give any hints.  Well, we have great news for you! We have the solution so...

Quick and Easy Sweet & Spicy Hungry Jack Hashbrowns You may have tried Hungry Jack Hashbrowns.  If you haven't you really are missing out. They are ready in minutes, just add water and fry them up to get diner-style hashbrowns for the family. Sometimes you want a little variety though. Wait until you try these Sweet & Spicy Hungry Jack...

Meet Wildology Pet food; Super Pet Food for Super Pets "What is a SUPERLIFE for a pet?" Wildology believes that it's when your pet is doing what they love best: playing, fetching, running, hiking, chasing, and climbing. Happy pets are healthy and full of energy, and what you feed them affects this. Wildology pet food is stuffed with all of the...

Cookies on the Smoker Taste AMAZING! Avid smokers (I'm talking smoker grills) will tell you that everything tastes better smoked. Some who may be considering getting into smoking, may feel a bit intrepid, because of the time and prep work that goes into smoking. You hear about people waking up early to get some meat on the smoker, that won't...

How to Make  A Candy Tackle Box Want to get creative with your gift ideas for the fisherman in your life? Sometimes it is nice to mix things up. If you are looking for something new and fresh to gift, look no farther, C-A-L Ranch is here to share a great idea for for any occasion. These candy tackle boxes are...

Super Easy Popcorn Gift Jars for any Occasion Are you looking for an easy gift to pass out to your kids' teachers or your new neighbors? These Super Easy popcorn gift jars are perfect for any occasion, and they are so easy to make. Plus you can find everything you need at your local C-A-L Ranch store. Materials needed: Mason...

Pro Cold-Weather Grilling Tips: It may be cold outside, but that doesn't mean that you have to put your grill away. We want to share some great cold-weather grilling tips with you to keep all you grill-masters in top shape. Select a prime spot for your grill: Place your grill away from the wind and other elements, when possible, allowing...

For those of us in colder climates, winter is here bringing with it snow, cold, and lots of fun. We snowbound people love our winters. We get anxious for that perfect powder each year. When the snow falls, we are out with our skis, sleds, and winter toys. There is so much fun to be had when the snow hits...

Another New Years Day is upon us. It is a time of reflection and resolve. We have put together some of what we feel are great resolutions for 2019. Get outside-patio, camping, hiking, fishing, hunting, boating We live in a fantastic time where the world is literally at our fingertips. We can experience anything without having to leave the couch...

Dehydrating food is a great way to preserve food and it tastes great too.  So what is dehydrated food? Food drying is a method of food preservation in which food is dried. Drying inhibits the growth of bacteria, yeasts, and mold through the removal of water. (Wikipedia)  When considering ways to store food, dehydration is a great option.  This...