I promise you (this time) that the answer to this question is truly not that deep, though the story of how we ended up with goats is kind of funny. Ryan (my husband, for the new folks) swore to me that we would never get goats. He found them to be just plain annoying and […]

I dabbled with this for months. I didn’t know how it worked (like anything new) and to be honest, our slow internet kept me from pursuing it at all. Y’all, we’re talking dial up speed over here. But, after years of taking videos and documenting our days, I decided to jump all in on something […]

I took the time this week to move Petunia into the parlor. I have absolutely loved milking in my little dairy shed but with the weather the way it is, it was time to move into a place I could keep cleaner. The cement floor means less debris and milking with a machine means less […]

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 […]

I said goodbye to my best friend a week ago and all of us sobbed. Patty Cake was the heart of our homestead. She greeted me at the gate every morning, rain or shine, excited to see what goodies I had for her from the kitchen. Patty taught countless people to milk and tolerated anyone […]

I was going to title this: How to Tell Your Husband You Want a Milk Cow. But, that wouldn’t really be accurate either. You see. I occasionally get a wild hair and I’m really thankful I married someone who supports my crazy on the daily. (Thank you Jesus for this patient man. Amen.) We had […]