Oh, to be as agile and fearless as a goat. It makes sense to me why people would think goat yoga would be a good idea. Now, I’m pretty sure it’s for the experience of being on the farm with the goats, but man, I want to be able to move like a goat! FunContinue reading “Are You as Agile and Fearless as this Farm Animal?”
Author Archives: Christy Keerins
Sixty Minute Roll Recipe
Who doesn’t love homemade rolls? Especially when you smother them with butter. The smell of baking bread is SO delicious it makes my stomach ache. But honestly, who has the time to spend laboring over making bread? I know, I don’t. Especially during the week when it’s a rush to get dinner on the table.Continue reading “Sixty Minute Roll Recipe”
A Chicken and Its Egg
What color egg does your chicken lay?
Life Keeps Us All Busy
Oh, my word! It’s been months since I’ve posted! Sometimes life just happens. As a matter of fact, new life in our family. At the end of January, Wilhelm joined our family. Taking care of a newborn and his four siblings has been a handful for me the last couple months. Especially since Mr. RootsContinue reading “Life Keeps Us All Busy”
Into the Pot!
In September and the first part of October, we acquired our flock of laying hens. They are quite the hodgepodge of breeds. Or you could call them a nice barnyard mix. 🙂 We have an Easter Egger, Silkie, Barred Rock, Barnyard mix, 3 Cinnamon Queens, 2 Welsumers, and 6 Speckled Sussex. We prefer to raise WhiteContinue reading “Into the Pot!”
Gram’s Potato Salad
There are several recipes I have picked up from my mother that I have not yet found one that can rival it. Her potato salad is one of them. Today, I took the time to measure out how much I put in for the ingredients. I’m the toss it in type. I rarely measure. AndContinue reading “Gram’s Potato Salad”
French Toast
Makes 12 pieces of toast. 6 eggs 1 1/2 cups milk 12 slices of bread butter syrup Beat eggs and milk with a wire whisk or fork in a large low dish. I like using my glass pie pans. Heat griddle or skillet over low to medium heat (275-325*F). Grease griddle with butter if necessary.Continue reading “French Toast”
Cheesy Bread Sticks & Pizza Crust
I’ve tried multiple recipes on my family and this is the one for the best Cheesy Bread Sticks and for making our pizza crust. It is a copy cat recipe for Pizza Hut’s Cheese Bread Stick’s, but again, I’ve made some modifications! 🙂 Cheesy Bread Sticks & Pizza Crust Makes 1- 11×15 inch crust orContinue reading “Cheesy Bread Sticks & Pizza Crust”
Sandwich Birthday Cake
Today my eldest son turns 12! One of the traditions I’ve carried on from my mother when I was a kid is making unique cakes for our birthday. My mother is very good at decorating cakes and taught me well. She made my siblings and I’s wedding cakes and was even commissioned by a fewContinue reading “Sandwich Birthday Cake”
Waffles
We eat waffles every Wednesday in our house. My kids enjoy the routine of knowing what’s for breakfast. The original recipe is from Betty Crocker. I’ve made changes to suit me. Breakfast Waffles 2 eggs 1 cup flour 2/3 cup milk 1/4 cup oil 1 TBsp sugar 1 TBsp baking powder 1 tsp salt 1 tsp vanillaContinue reading “Waffles”