Kitchen Stock | May/June 2025

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In the kitchen with Megan Naber, Naber Farms of Seward, Neb.

Tell us about yourself.

"Hi! I’m Megan Naber. I’m married to Trevor Naber, and together, we’re raising our wonderful six-year-old daughter, Madelynn. I work as a marketing coordinator and enjoy photography part time. I also show and raise American Paint and Quarter Horses with my family. Trevor is an electrician and helps manage the cattle operation at Naber Farms with his father, where we specialize in raising Simmental and club calves. We hold two annual sales each year, offering high-quality calves that Trevor works hard to continuously improve through careful genetic selection. We take great pride in the cattle we produce and love being part of this industry."

What is your favorite cooking tip or trick?

"My biggest tip is to not be afraid to stray from the recipe, though my husband continuously tells me not to! Some of the best dishes I’ve made came from tweaking ingredients to better suit my family’s tastes."

What is your most requested dish or what is your favorite thing to make?

"My daughter and I are big pasta lovers, so pasta dishes are a staple in our home. We also enjoy grilling burgers and steaks with potatoes and vegetables throughout the year."

What is your least favorite job in the kitchen?

"Cleanup is by far the worst part! Lately, I’ve been trying to make a habit of tidying up as I cook to make the post-meal cleanup much more manageable. Oh, and onions! I hate chopping onions!"

Where did you learn to cook?

"My mom is an incredible cook, and my dad has a talent for canning just about everything from their large garden each year. Between them and my grandma, I’ve learned so much about cooking from scratch, canning, and making the most of what I grow in my own garden. There’s something so rewarding about enjoying home-cooked dishes made from ingredients I’ve grown and preserved myself - it’s a tradition I’m proud to continue."

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