Wow! It’s been very hard to stay warm these last few days. Record cold temps have had me wishing for summer. This delicious duck breast seared with pesto was the perfect burst of summertime flavor in my mouth. We hatched these Silver Appleyards back in March but did not harvest them until November due to …
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What exactly is fermented poultry feed? Maybe you think you have some idea, or perhaps you have never heard of fermented poultry feed. To summarize, it is a process by which your chicken’s food is transformed by lactic acid bacteria (LAB’s) into a dynamically supercharged feed with considerably improved nutrition and bio-availability. It is a …
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Do you want an easy, made-from-scratch meal win? Then this waffle recipe is just the thing you need. Full of simple farm-fresh ingredients and pantry staples, you can have this hot meal on your family’s plates right away. You will likely become addicted to serving these deliciously crisp waffles from scratch because they really are …
Although chickens were originally jungle fowl, they have adapted amazingly to many climates and conditions. Here I have answered your questions about cold weather and chickens. Enjoy my best tips for caring for your flock this winter! I’ve noticed the days getting shorter. How should I prepare for cold weather and chickens? As far as …
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Have you decided to ditch the little packets of instant oats and want to learn to cook oatmeal from scratch? Well, I am here to help you prepare delicious, healthy oatmeal at home in just a few minutes time. You will love the health benefits and cost- savings and your family will love the many …
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Do you want to do more to support your local economy? Are you already raising and growing some of your own provisions but want to explore other fresh, local options as you prepare food for the farmstead? This was the situation I found myself in as we moved to our new property in lower Alabama. …
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Are you tired of doctor visits in waiting rooms full of germs and sick people? Have you wondered what you could do to stay healthy this winter? It is no secret that cold and flu season is upon us. Let’s take a look together at some tried and true ways to help keep us on …
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Relax with this delicious Peppermint Hot Cocoa Recipe featuring white chocolate. This is the perfect drink for your winter warm-up desires.
Are you still on the fence about starting a vegetable garden? You know it is valuable, but maybe it just seems like a lot of hard work. Come along with me as I guide you from start to finish as you learn how to create a vegetable garden of your own. Becoming a gardener is …
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Do you long to try Elderberry Syrup? I have tried several over the years and finally had to develop my own Simple Elderberry Syrup Recipe due to taste preferences. I wanted everyone (husband included) to love taking it. The key ingredient, elderberry, is what you really cannot substitute. Other than that, the sky is the …