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If you are looking to buy beef directly from a farmer, but confused by all the lingo, this post outlines common terms used when buying a quarter, half or whole animal so you can feel confident filling your freezer with a beef share! You will need to be informed about how your locker and farmer…
Learn how to defrost and use frozen cooked shredded chicken for an easy option to get a quick dinner on the table. One thing that we always keep on hand is options for quick dinners or lunches are prepped proteins. Whether we are stocking our pantry with canned goods, or our freezer with farm-fresh products, we…
Onions are a staple crop in many diets. In this post we will cover how to grow your own onions from seed, what onion varieties will work best in your area and when it’s a good idea to start your onion plants! We will also discuss why you should grow them from seeds or buy…
If you are wanting to avoid eating the same boring leftovers and looking for the best way to avoid take out on a busy night, this blog post outlines how to freeze cooked shredded chicken in a way that makes mealtime easy! In my home, the freezer in my kitchen is where I look first…
Get ready to learn all about garlic! This post covers garlic cloves versus bulbs, how to use garlic to replace powder, how to store garlic and so much more! What is garlic? Garlic is a flowering plant that grows a bulb underground. As a member of the Allium family which also includes leeks, onions, and…
Have you ever wondered what a honey harvest is like or are you considering becoming a beekeeper? In this post, we will cover how our honey is harvested from field to bottle! One of the first projects we took on after buying our property was purchasing honey bees, and all of the equipment necessary to…
This step by step guide will teach you how to make homemade butter without any fancy equipment! Having your own butter made from raw cream or heavy whipping cream will be far superior to store-bought butter! In our home, we can never have too much butter! Butter is used as our main cooking fat as…
If you’ve ever wondered how many gallons of milk a dairy cow produces, this blog post will outline our experiences owning a variety of cow breeds including dexter cows and jersey cows on our small acreage! Raising a Family Cow Taking on a family milk cow is no small feat! If you think your family’s…
Owning a family milk cow or dairy goats can be a great way to rely on the grocery store less. In this post you will learn our favorite raw milk recipes that help us manage the excess of milk that comes in daily! From store-bought creamers to cheddar cheese, there are numerous ways you can…
Learn three different ways to store chicken broth and the benefits and downsides of each method plus our favorite recipes and ways to use broth! Homemade chicken broth is a main staple in our kitchen, especially in the cooler months for nourishing soups. We tend to make big batches from leftover chicken carcasses so we…