Notes From The Pasture – A Farm Update As the snow slowly melts and the long awaited anticipation of spring begins, we’ve been busy planning summer paddocks for the pigs…
The Best Spatchcock Chicken
Spatchcock Chicken I don’t care who you are, the word ‘spatchcock chicken’ is fun to say. You can call it butterflied chicken I guess, if you prefer, it’s really all…
How To Milk A Cow Once A Day
How to milk a cow once a day Sometimes there becomes a point on the homestead or farm were milking once a day becomes a necessity. Be it for too…
Raising Pigs In The Winter
Raising pigs in the winter. I know, why would I do this? Winter is hard. It’s frozen and There’s 3 feet of snow! And that’s actually why, I raise pigs…
Garlic Dill Pickles Canning Recipe
Canning Garlic Dill Pickles Dill Pickles are a staple in our home! We can NOT live without them. *This post contains affiliate links, meaning I may make a small commission…
Homemade Taco Seasoning
My family could live on tacos. Seriously, its my go to meal. Loaded with garden fresh veggies and grass-fed beef from the pasture, tacos really couldn’t get any easier. Taco…
Milking Machine. Pros and Cons
I often get asked whether I hand milk or use a machine to milk out my dairy cows. The answer is, both. There is definitely a much admired simplicity in…
10 Reasons Why You Need a Cow
I used to dream about having cows on the homestead. Milking them and making cheese from their delicious raw milk. Brushing and grooming them. Loving on them. I craved the…
Tips for Managing Freezing Temperatures on the Homestead
When it comes to winter on the homestead, the threat of freezing temperatures is at the top of my concern. The possibilities for situations to go wrong is at its…
New Life on the Homestead
I am beyond blessed to be able to write this post today. Our hearts are overfilled with joy and I can’t wait any longer to share it with you. Our…
