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Okay…so now you’ve cooked a whole chicken…what do you do with all the leftovers?  With a family our size, we usually have very few. But if there are only a couple of you at home, there’s enough there for a couple extra meals.  Our favorite thing to make with the leftovers is Chicken Alfredo. Mmm…Continue reading “Got Leftover Chicken? Make these!”

With the days heating up I’m thinking of ways to cook without heating up the house. I’ve never been a fan of barbequing. I also want it simple and quick, so that I can spend my time outside working in the garden or working on any of many farm chores that’s always on the mileContinue reading “3 Ways to Roast a Chicken Without Heating Up the House”

Learning to make soap has been on my “To Do” List for quite some time. Last fall, I tried and utterly failed. So, if this is your first time, have patience with yourself. It may not turn out. And that’s okay! Now, if you’ve decided you want to make a brilliantly creative bar of soapContinue reading “Your Guide to Making Luxurious Lard Soap”

Every wonder how things happen on the farm? Enjoy this short video on how we prepare the brooder for our meat bird chicks. Tomorrow, we are expecting chicks and we are working to get our brooder all set-up. So, we will show you the steps it takes to do that. We brood our chicks inContinue reading “How We Prepare for Meat Chickens: Setting Up the Brooder”

With Easter just around the corner, I wanted to share three simple and delicious ways to cook your pastured-pork ham to perfection. Whether you’re hosting a festive gathering or enjoying a cozy meal with your loved ones, these easy recipes will guarantee a succulent and flavorful ham that your family and friends will love. ChooseContinue reading “3 Simple Methods to Cook Your Easter Ham”

We all have our favorite brand of lip balm. Chapstick, Carmex and Burt’s Bees are the top three sold. Mine was Burt‘s Bees. Almost 10 years ago, I set off in search of a good knock off recipe on the internet trying to save a little money. Thankfully, I lucked out and my first findContinue reading “DIY: Naturally Nourishing Lip Balm”

I wanted to share with you our family’s cherished soft sugar cookie recipe. It’s a hit any time of the year, but especially when cousins stay-over.  With an array of cookie cutters at their disposal, you can unleash their creativity and make endless variations of these delightful treats. Plus it’s a great way to keepContinue reading “The MOST Scrumptious Soft Sugar Cookie Recipe”

With the big game just around the corner, it’s time to start planning your Soup-r-bowl menu! Yah, snuck up on me too! But who wants to spend all day cooking?! Definitely not me, and you shouldn’t have to either. Whether you’re feeding a crowd of friends or enjoying a cozy family night in, Taco SoupContinue reading “Serve THIS Soup and Score Big On Soup-R-Bowl”

Our farm has been blessed with an abundance of fresh eggs, and we’d love to share the goodness with you. I’ve compiled a list of delightful recipes that make the most of these farm-fresh eggs, help ease stress during the week around meals and add some homemade sweetness into your day.  1. Devine Egg SaladContinue reading “Ease Stress, Add Sweetness with THESE Delectable Egg Recipes”

EASY BEEF AND BROCCOLI yield: 4 SERVINGS prep time: 5 MINUTES cook time: 6-8 HOURS total time: 6-8 HOURS INGREDIENTS: DIRECTIONS: Adapted from damndelicious.net