I realized the other day, when I walked into a Target store after not being in one probably for at least more than a year, how absolutely strange it felt! About 20 years ago, Target was one of my “Must Go” places every single week! I was a Target freak! And I couldn’t walk out […]
How Antibiotic Savvy Are You?
18 Necessities We NEVER Buy at the Store Anymore….And What We Do Instead!
Ferment That Baby Zucchini! Wonderful Pickled Fermented Zucchini
On that day, we ended up with a TON of veggies: baby zucchini, eggplant, spinach, miscellaneous squash, garlic, and cucumbers! We even got some green tomatoes! As usual, I picked way too much, and had to find a way to use it all—besides giving it to the chickens. And because I love fermenting foods for […]
How to Clip a Turkey’s Wings…And What to Do If You Mess Up
Heritage turkeys are smaller than broad breasted turkeys, and they are not hybridized for massive meat production like the broad-breasted varieties are. Instead, they retain many of the natural wild turkey characteristics…and this means they can fly! Weren’t Mr. V. and I surprised to find them roosting in the branch (well over my head) of […]
Should chickens free range
It’s a debate that sparks heated arguments: should you allow your chickens to free range or not? On one hand you have the chickens who absolutely love to be outdoors playing in the grass and chasing bugs. On the other side, we all want the best for their safety and chickens have a lot of […]
Mexican Casserole
Our family really likes casseroles. There is just something about a good casserole that is not only filling but very comforting too. One casserole we like to have every single week is my Mexican Casserole.
