When it comes to truly exceptional beef, dry-aged steaks are often regarded as the gold standard. You’ve probably heard chefs and foodies rave about it, but what exactly makes dry-aged beef so special? Let’s break down the benefits of this luxurious meat and why it’s worth every bite. 1. An Explosion of Flavor One of […]
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 […]
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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 […]
Feb 27, 2021
It was easy to fall into the trap of scheduling every moment of our kids lives. At one point we had preschool, kindergarten and ballet, soccer and science clubs. It felt like the day was filled for them and quickly, I was so tried of it. They were young. Where was the play? There was […]
Feb 24, 2021
I had spent the last few days at my parents, helping them and my sisters navigate hospice with my dad. It’s been emotional but it’s also been so cathartic to just be here and focus on caring for our dad. It’s Tuesday though and I needed to return home to get our boxes shipped out […]
Feb 23, 2021
Rendering pork fat is a wonderful way to add quality fat to your diet. This skill improves your homestead sustainability while improving the quality of your diet!
