Author Archives: Just another day on the farm
Annoucing the Winner!
Tracy V! You have won the Canadian Draw! I have sent you a email at the address provided and I look forward to hearing back from you in the next 72 hours to clam your prize package! However I have … Continue reading
Posted in 31 Day Self Reliance Challange
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Naturally Pink Sugar Scrub to be Gifted
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. A lovely homemade gift means so much coming from a loved one. This is one of those easy to make gifts to give away. Its also perfect for a little gift for yourself!? … Continue reading
Friday Rambles around the Table – Storms
Come in, Come in.. shake off the snow and I will hang your coat up by the extra heater so it will be nice and dry by the time you head back out. I can put the kettle on if … Continue reading
The Duck Plan of 2019
I raised Muscovy Ducks, they are not like other duck breeds. They hiss and wag their feathers like a dog would. They do not quack like the “other duck” breeds do. They are their own line.. If you breed a … Continue reading
Posted in Duck
Tagged Breeding ducks, hatching ducklings, Raising ducks for meat, Raising meat ducks
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Farmgal’s photography Jan 24th
I was zooming in to try and get those ears that were glowing with the sunlight coming though late afternoon, after I snapped the first picture, I realized that with a little bit of adjustment I could get a reflect.. … Continue reading
Food In Jars Challange 2019 -Jan Citrus
Food in Jars is once again hosting an awesome canning/preserving challenge for 2019. The idea for January is Citrus. I have been busy already this past month, I made a number of syrups, I had a enough marmalade that I … Continue reading
How to make a Carrot Based Soup
Creamed Carrot Soup Recipe One med onion- Peeled and diced Two garlic clove- Peeled and finely diced 1/2 tsp of fresh grated ginger (or ginger powder) 3 large carrots, peeled, and cut into cubes 2 medium Potato’s- Peel and diced … Continue reading
Posted in Soups and Stews
Tagged Carrot Soup, Creamed Soups, hearty winter soups, How to make a Carrot Soup, soup, Winter Carrots, Winter Soups
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Coldest Winter Snowstorm in 100 years
Well, the local news is filled with information on Cold, Snow and Wind Chill Factors in regards to this storm. We have not had this cold of a snow storm recorded in a 100 years. I am not going to … Continue reading
Fried Cornbread for Breakfast
Are you looking for a filling hot breakfast? Wanting something different then pancakes or waffles? Have you considered Fried Cornbread, crisp brown bits with melted butter and a drizzle of real maple syrup! or your favorite jam.. This lovely … Continue reading
Treating Mild Hypothermia in Ducks
Its bone chilling cold, we have been sitting between -35 to -38 for close to 24 hours, and we had a solid dump of snow of around a foot at the “warmest haha” part of the afternoon in full deep … Continue reading
Posted in Critters
Tagged Bitter cold on the homestead, Cold weather events, Mild Hypothermia in Ducks
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Just another Day on the Farm 