Monthly Archives: February 2011

Monday means Bread Making..

so on the big day of love, I’m making.. War Bread War Bread has been around for at least 150 years now.. its a good hearty, dense and chewy bread, It is said that in war times that White flour … Continue reading

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Charcutepalooza February- Guanciale

I decided to keep it both tradional and yet mix it up a little at the same time. While we have often made our own homemade bacon, I have always used the pork Jowl as part of our head cheese, … Continue reading

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Ah Monday

Happy Valentine’s Day Everyone! I meet my DH 12 years ago this past friday, and I remember that Valentine’s day came, and no wishes were sent my way..and I thought hmmm, well it has only been a couple days and I … Continue reading

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Sheep Questions

So got asked a questions about my sheep and here it an the answer. Why don’t I dock my sheep’s or lambs tails? The short answer is : Hair Sheep The long answer is that the reason that you need … Continue reading

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Rockin Chili Recipe

So someone asked me for a recipe for Chili, but instead of one recipe, I have decided to cover the basic’s and provide extra idea’s to boot. There are many kinds of Chili, and a ton of recipes but there are … Continue reading

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Shopping for the no buy- Wk 2

So week two has come to an end and we did well. Monday to Friday we spent nothing, despite trips out and off the farm. Saturday was our planned shopping trip. Removing Critter Food, and our new “second hand” gifted round … Continue reading

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New Sheep Feeder

Don’t it look grand..  and could not resist this great photo of Frudge with her momma Ripple chips.. she looks ready for any adventure life might throw her way.

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Girl “cow love”

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This is for you mom..

My Dear Momma wants to know why I never post any of my own short stories or poems on the site, I tried to tell her that each post is like a little short story, which in a way it … Continue reading

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Got to love good neighbours.

We have been working hard to not waste our hay, so we have been using big panels and trying to clean up the extra’s as needed, but there has been more waste then I would like,  a couple weeks ago, … Continue reading

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