Pictured above is my oldest son playing with his first chicken flock as they explored outside for the first time. My son had just turned 6 and we promised him 6 chicks for his 6th birthday. If you look closely, you will count eight chicks. That’s how chicken math works. You say 6, end up…
Microgreens are all the rage, and for good reason! These miniature marvels, harvested just after sprouting, are packing a nutritional punch that belies their size. More than just a trendy garnish, microgreens offer a concentrated dose of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants that can benefit your health in numerous ways. But before you head to the…
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Tiny but mighty, microgreens are taking the culinary world by storm. These baby vegetables, harvested just after sprouting, pack a nutritional punch that’s astounding considering their size. More than just a trendy food, microgreens offer a concentrated dose of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants that can benefit your health in numerous ways. Boost Your Health with…
As you can tell from my former blogs about my great-grandmother’s fudge cake and her delicious bing cherry salad dessert, I love sharing family recipes. I do it in hopes that others can enjoy these wonderful dishes that I’ve been savoring for over three decades. After sharing some sweet recipes, I decided it was time…
I promised in my great grandma’s fudge cake blog that I would share another favorite family recipe. This recipe is such a well-kept secret that most people have never heard of this delectable dish, and it normally raises eyebrows when I take it to a potluck. However, the first bite typically gets me countless requests…
I have very few memories of my great-grandmother. I am one of the few, that are blessed to have met and known several of my great-grandparents. What I mostly remember about her was she was strong, had a few wonderful recipes that have been handed down for generations, and she had no middle name. Okay,…
When our very first chickens started laying we were egg-cited, to say the least. Our children would run to the coop every half hour to see if there were any more eggs. As more chickens began to lay and weeks went by, the excitement disapated and my little egg gatherers started only checking the nesting…
When cold temps set in, caring for chickens and other pets doesn’t slow down. In fact, the cold weather presents its own sets of unique challenges when taking care of your flock. One of the biggest challenges has perplexed chicken owners for years. “How do we keep the waterer from freezing during winter?”This question has…
