I started the year with a goal of reading 1 new book every week. Ha! It’s taken me two months to get through The Good Earth, by Pearl S. Buck. Not that it’s really a difficult book, I’ve just been busy. It is long, but not difficult. It is enjoyable, for the most part (through part of … Read more
We got a cow a month ago. A DAIRY COW, named Violet! I have wanted a dairy cow ever since I can remember. And now we have one! The best part about having a dairy cow? Fresh, raw milk–every single day. And do you know the best thing to do with fresh, raw milk? … Read more
We purchased soil/compost mixtures from two different local companies last month. One of the products looks great. It’s got ground coconut shells, and ground up bark, and an organic fertilizer. It is fine and free of clumps, and appears ready to plant in. We needed more soil on a Saturday, and the original place was … Read more
Do you know how much your family eats in a year’s time? As a farmer’s wife, I am keenly aware of how much meat, poultry, eggs, honey and dairy we consume. Raising enough food to meet our own needs, as well as an abundance to sell is an integral part of our life. To be … Read more
If you’re a parent of 2 or more children, I am guessing that at least one of your children has allergies. Or asthma? Your kids have asthma, don’t they? Or at least, you know someone (or a lot of people) whose kids have allergies. I’m right, right? 🙂 I was dining out with 2 of … Read more
One time I drank too much water. Let me explain. 🙂 I was pregnant, and I was heading in to the doctor’s office for an ultrasound–the ultrasound, you know, the big one. I had been told to make sure to drink 4 8 oz glasses of water before my appointment. I mentioned in this post … Read more
I’ve never craved a lot of water. I would much rather drink tea than water. I think I would feel bloated and pukey (is that a word?) if I drank 8+ glasses of water a day. There are some people who seem to crave water–they always have to have it. This is seen as a bad thing, … Read more
When I was a kid, I thought spinach came from a can (you know, like Popeye ate!), and it was disgusting. Well, friends, spinach doesn’t have to be disgusting, or from a can! And, it will be amazing (as everything is–except chocolate!) if you just add BACON! 🙂 Creamed Spinach with Coconut Milk and Bacon Ingredients: … Read more
It’s been cold here lately! I don’t know about you, but I crave a nice, warm beef soup or stew on cold days. There’s something about beef that comforts the body (at least mine!) more than any other type of meat. Anyways, this stew is sure to satisfy your taste buds this time of year! … Read more
Valentine’s Day is coming up in less than a week! When you are on a restricted diet, sometimes it is difficult to go out to eat and find something that won’t make you sick. I get it! I wanted to gather up as many grain-free Valentine’s recipes as I could for you. Snacks Try … Read more