I must admit right now, I had never milked a goat. Cows, yes, for years. When the first goat jumped up on the milking stand I was presented with an udder that resembled two giant yams hanging from her. I believe this one was an Alpine. My hands instantly groaned at the sight of the…
Forget the morning runs to the golden arches, the big H or the king. You can make fast food breakfast at home. Today, I was making a fast food breakfast: egg casserole. I consider it fast food because once you make it, servings can be reheated in two minutes.
Stored wheat berries are one of the most important food stock items the homestead can have. They keep for years, if stored in a cool dry place and they can be used for much more than for flour. I would love to share with you the uses of bulgur.
Dear Neighbor, Spring on the homestead is a great time for chickens; they are all perky and laying like crazy. Soon the eggs pile up and I just kind of stare at them all, wondering what to do with them. The dogs love an egg surplus. So does their fur! Then summer wanes on and the girls get hot, tired and begin to…
Dear Neighbor, When I was a little girl my brothers called me Olive Oyle. I was tall and very skinny (those were the days, my friend, I knew they’d definately end.) The truth be known, I should have been called Popeye because I love spinach as much as he does! Spring brings a bounty of…
Dear Neighbor, My week has been a bit too eventful. It started with discovering we had a rogue hive of honey bees dwelling in an unused chimney. This chimney used to be the kitchen stove chimney and since was covered by drywall as part of the kitchen wall. However, the chimney still stands and…
