Stop and Smell The Flowers

Monday, 29 August 2011, 20:24 | Category : Gardening
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Our temps are in the 70′s and I’m finally getting out to work again in the garden. It’s been badly neglected ALLLLLL summer long. The heat this summer was unbearable and I was so tired. I finally figured out the tired end of me….low B12 will do that to ya’. So I’m taking a new [...]

Irene Comes A Callin’

Sunday, 28 August 2011, 15:10 | Category : About, Barnyard
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Irene left her calling card as she pounded us unmercifully last night at Peaceful Acres. We’re a good 200-300 miles from the Atlantic Coast where Irene was felt with great furry yesterday, but when the tail end of her swung around us after mid-night we got the backside of that gal! And she was broad [...]

Critter Alert

Saturday, 20 August 2011, 12:21 | Category : Barnyard, chickens, Ducklings, Farming, goats, Homesteading, Jersey Cows, Mini Jersey, nubian goats
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I’m a Critter Grannie and I’m gonna brag a little today. Aren’t they just the cutest! Mr Burger and Dinner. Do you think they’ve caught on yet? Mr Burger’s Rump Roast is looking mighty rumpy! He filled out nicely being on his Mum for 9 months! Joy has been rebred and will calve next May!!! [...]

Easy Peasy Roasted Tomato Soup

This will be the easiest thing you’ve ever done with your tomatoes! Simply wash the tomatoes off, pull off the stems and then place them face down (stem side) on a lipped cookie sheet. I use about 1 onion per tray and a couple gloves of smashed garlic…no need to peel. Put the trays in [...]