Author Archives: Just another day on the farm

Living with less income

Posted on January 16, 2016 by Just another day on the farm

The reason’s came be many, going from a two income household to a single one, reduced hours, reduced wages, reduced or no overtime, or seasonal work or seasonal income. Any of the above and more can mean a drop in … Continue reading →

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Living with a Elder Pet Series- Deafness

Posted on January 15, 2016 by Just another day on the farm

Good Day, I had decided to do a post on living with really old Elder Pets, and when I got the outline of the post done, I realized quickly that I had enough key speaking points to go from a VERY … Continue reading →

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Poppy Seed Cake with Lemon Glaze

Posted on January 14, 2016 by Just another day on the farm

Poppy Seed Cake Recipe Half a cup of sugar (if you want sweeter, go the full cup) 1/4 cup butter 2 eggs 1 cup of milk 1/3rd cup of poppy seeds 2 cups flour 1/2 tsp of salt 1 tbsp of … Continue reading →

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Fire Safety in the Winter Cold.

Posted on January 13, 2016 by Just another day on the farm

Last night, the first red and blue lights that came by were the ambulance, and I went, I hope that the person down the road is ok (we have a few elderly folks, and we have a few folks with chronic  health … Continue reading →

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Sprouting and in house fodder use.

Posted on January 12, 2016 by Just another day on the farm

At the moment, the sprouting going on in the house go for us (the humans), Puddin and the quail.. I have larger fodder trays and buckets for the birds outside but none the less, for Christmas I got to move … Continue reading →

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Seeds order to date 2016 – Updated Version

Posted on January 11, 2016 by Just another day on the farm

Well, I think I am pretty much done shopping for new seeds, I will be attending a local to me seed swap, so that might bring more few but more likely I will be after locally produced seed for things … Continue reading →

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Deviled Eggs Recipe

Posted on January 10, 2016 by Just another day on the farm

This weekend has been very busy, leading me to do things that are fast an easy.. What can be easier than a quick tasty snack, with the hens all starting to lay now, its easy to keep a bowl of … Continue reading →

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Creamed Cabbage Stirfry Recipe

Posted on January 9, 2016 by Just another day on the farm

Creamed Cabbage Stirfry – This was a good portion for our two person household, I recommend doubling this for a four person dish. Half a pound of finely sliced beef steak or cubes 1 Large Onion-Peeled and diced 2 or … Continue reading →

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A Winter Morning..

Posted on January 8, 2016 by Just another day on the farm

Well, I let the hounds out that bounded with energy, I was in my huge warm flannel  gown wrapped in my homemade blanket shrug with my amazing hot socks.. Farmgal Tip of the Day, Marks Work Wear House T-Hot Sock … Continue reading →

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Kombucha – Starting over..

Posted on January 7, 2016 by Just another day on the farm

I am honestly not sure what happened, I got my first Komucha’s and I did really well with them, they grew, they made babies, I drank the F1’s, love it and all was trucking along.. I got a hotel made … Continue reading →

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