Years ago I had an online conversation with someone about sheep shearing that made me realize that there are a lot of misconceptions. It was a startling conversation, and no matter what I said, I couldn’t help the other person to understand that what she believed about the process didn’t match reality. At all. It…
I just made this delicious heirloom bean and lamb stew. It’s turned cold again, and this hearty meal is a great option for a cold winter evening. The Farmer reports that it was tasty, hot and filling. (He usually doesn’t use any more words than necessary.) Our daughter was visiting at the time, and made the…
This is the time of year that we are in planning mode. I just finished setting up all the harvest dates for the year for our lamb and beef, and that feels good. I thought you might like a little glimpse into what we have in store this year with our grass-fed meats so that you…
We had folks visit us this summer, and while they were here they whipped up this light summer salad made with our einkorn berries. I asked if I could share the recipe. Just what you want for a summer dinner, this salad manages to somehow be light and refreshing on a hot day, and still…
Do you want to try grass-fed beef, but feel unsure about how to cook it? We understand! When we began our switch to grass-fed beef for its health benefits and great flavor, we had a lot to learn. After some experimenting, we’ve come up with several helpful tips and tricks that will allow you to…
This is one of our favorite things to have on hand for a quick breakfast or snack. So much hearty flavor! We often use melted lard as a replacement for the oil in the recipe. Bran Muffins A healthy, quick breakfast or snack loaded with fiber muffin tins 1/3 cup oil 2/3 cup boiling water…
Winter is the perfect time to learn a new skill in the kitchen. Easter is coming up soon, and you can put something special on your family’s table with confidence. I want to say something important, and I hope you’re listening. Spending time cooking from scratch using quality ingredients is worth it! And, while cooking…
Did you know that Shady Side Farm used to be a chicken farm? Back in the 40s or 50s, the original owner of Shady Side Farm built a new chicken coop. I’m pretty sure he added on to the coop to make it longer at least once over the years. When we bought this place…
We are in the THICK of winter right now, and I have been taking some time to work on emptying my freezer. I’ve got bones in the freezer, and this time of year is a great time to make bone broth. It’s so nutritious—a good source of zinc, vitamins A & K, and…
Do you feel like you’re too busy or too intimidated to cook meals from scratch? I know that some of you have reconnected with your inner chef during the stay-home-stay-safe orders. And maybe you’ve had more time to experiment. But maybe you’re NOT one of these people with an inner chef. Or maybe your life…