Fall is here and the colder temps mean I want nothing but warm and comforting meals pretty much exclusively. This time of year is also when I love to cook with pork; it’s fantastic for low and slow cooking and pairs really well with fall veggies and even fruit. Here are my current favorite pork […]
This post has been rattling around in my head for quite some time now. It’s no secret or surprise that when it comes to shopping for meat I am always in favor of supporting local ranchers at the source but I know that doing so does come at a premium compared to just stopping by […]
When we first began raising livestock, the main reason was to feed our family. We wanted to know what was in our foods, where it came from and how it was raised. From birth to butcher, we wanted to know the process and connect deeper to our food source. We raised a giant veggie garden […]
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Jun 26, 2021
Store your fresh eggs for use later! Eggs are seasonal so use this helpful kitchen hack to keep eggs in the house when the girls take a break from laying!
Jun 4, 2021
It is with great sadness that we share the news that our chicken processor is closing his doors. While we originally thought it would be after our 2021 season, circumstances have changed and we are facing the end of our chicken season a few months early. Sadly, we can produce the most amazing, humanely raised, […]
May 21, 2021
We could have raised our prices and gone on like nothing happened but transparency has always been our goal here. Raising prices would be no different and deserved an explination. 2021 has brought an influx of new costs that farmers across the board are seeing. Fuel: Rising fuel costs have significantly effected our bottom line […]
Apr 26, 2021
PAIRING LAMB WITH WINE According to wine expert Karen MacNeil, author of the Wine Bible, both red and white wine are terrific matches for American Lamb. PAIRING LAMB WITH BEER Finding a beer rich enough to stand up to lamb, but mellow enough to give its earthy flavors room to breathe, can be a challenge. Don’t […]
Apr 25, 2021
Ryan sent me a message at 4 am, letting me know that Rosie, Levi’s momma pig, was showing signs of early labor. At 6 in the morning, I went out to check again and see how she was doing. It was obvious she was getting ready- heavy breathing, discharge, had made a nest for herself. […]
Apr 10, 2021
Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour and 10 minutes INGREDIENTS 1/2 cup plain yogurt juice of 1 lemon 1 1/2 teaspoons smoked paprika 1/2 teaspoon oregano black pepper 2 1/2 pounds American lamb kebab/stew meat 2 cups dried apricots boiling water 1 medium red onion, cut into chunks DIRECTIONS Add the yogurt, lemon […]
Apr 1, 2021
Hyper local means a lot to us. So, it seems an oxymoron that we offer shipping, right? This has always been heavy on my mind and it took a lot of time to weigh the pros and cons of how this was going to fit into our philosophy of shopping local. Farming and ranching is […]
Mar 16, 2021
This week, we had the pleasure of sending a box of meats to our friend, Katy, over at @mydailydelish! Her recipes are top notch and if you know me, I like simple. Katy smashes this part out of the park and her recipes over on her blog are some of the best we’ve tried. This […]
Mar 11, 2021
Each spring, we evaluate our yearlings (calves born the winter before that are now a year old) and sort them into groups. The smaller group is left to eat more, gaining more size before bringing them home to put into the finish pens. The larger group is loaded up, brought closer to home to the […]
Mar 1, 2021
There is nothing quite like whipping up a batch of butter. Whatever cooking you’re doing, homemade butter takes it to the next level. And, it’s sure to wow anyone. This lost art is a must for every homesteader. Churning butter is a favorite in our kitchen. It’s a weekly task, giving rise to the most […]
