Our Expanding Farm
We have made some huge leaps in regards to animal management here at the farm. While getting the milk cow bred is still on our list, we have managed to … Continue Reading →
Month: December 2007
Keeping Up With The Art of Homemaking When You're Pregnant
I bent over today and felt my growing belly filling up a bit more space than I remember feeling a couple of days ago. A little catch in my back and that old familiar round … Continue Reading →
First time in 35 years US has positive fertility rate!
The United States has had negative, that is below replacement level, fertility rates since 1971! 2006 is the first year we birthed enough children to actually grow our population without … Continue Reading →
Lard Pictures
Beth promised photos of our lard rendering excitement, so instead of editing her post and retroactively adding them, I will add them in a step by step format. First cube … Continue Reading →
Giving Thanks for Freezer Space
Mrs. C. brought this ad to us last weekend. Apparently we were not the only one’s who had a Monster Turkey for Thanksgiving! – Great ad!.. However, in our case, … Continue Reading →
Why Can't I Be Like Them…
Kids offer a unique perspective on life that somehow disappears with age. We all had that quizzical perspective at one time or another I suppose. It is refreshing at times but sometimes … Continue Reading →
Rendering Lard: re-adjusting my views on real fat
We have been told for generations that fat is bad for you. Enter any grocery store and you will see product after product of …well…fake foods that are chemically altered … Continue Reading →