Author Archives: Just another day on the farm

Breakfast, Dinner and Snack, Please an Grunty Thanks

Well, the hounds got me up just after six like clockwork and the morning chores were off and running, Miss Piggy gave me a scare, she was all snug as bug in her bed, but despite the ruckus that the … Continue reading

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USB -Short Story -Rated PG

By Dear Hubby USB So here I am in a hotel on the other side of Canada from home. It’s evening and I’m plugging away on a story about a Canadian veteran living on the street, and a message pops … Continue reading

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Miss Piggy has Arrived..

Well, It was a long drive but thankfully not alone, was able to have a girlfriend and her daughter join me, which was great as it was so nice to have the company.. We are home, and Miss Piggy is … Continue reading

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Prepping for Sue

As most of you know, I was very excited to find a Large Black Piglet to join the farm, I had thought at the time that Dear Hubby would be home to help me drive to the farm and back … Continue reading

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Family Visit

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What a Ruby Treat.. Fresh Pomegranate

Is there anything quite as wonderful as a fresh pormegranate, when I was a teen, my mom would bring home at least one of these per fall, sometimes we would each get one or two.  I remember loving them so … Continue reading

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Cool Chicken Laying Box

Well, more like Chicken Laying tub.. I have bought a number of fruit tree’s over the years and they come in some fairly large black plastic tubs, and as I am the queen of reuse.. I have a nest box … Continue reading

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Salmon on Red Rice

Supper is Salmon, Red Rice with Fresh Mushrooms, and a little sprinkle of my homegrown parsley..  So there has been my Menu for the day.. Calorie wise, its been a good day but looking at it now, I could certainly use … Continue reading

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Ham and Cabbage Soup Recipe

Half a Head of Cabbage -Diced One med size Onion-Diced One clove Garlic 1/2 cup Barley 12 cups lamb bone broth 1/2 cup of left over chopped cooked ham 1/4th cup of dried Stinging Nettle Spices -A pinch of Basil, … Continue reading

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Cream of Wheat

The hounds got me up on time this morning and my chores that normally take about an hour an half, took three plus today, but at least my foot is a little better today.. I took apart, moved and set … Continue reading

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