People often ask me why I chose farming. For some reason they take a look at this small frame of mine and can't imagine this chick has the guts to work on a farm. I can't tell you how many times I have seen shock in the face of a stranger when I tell him I milk goats...or make cheese...or butcher lambs...or do anything … [Read more...]
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Spring, Homemade Bread, & Baby Lambs
Mmm, there's really nothin' better than the smell of homemade bread... Except maybe the taste of it! Since I discovered how to bake with Natural Yeast, I've been working hard perfecting the recipe. The main problem in working with natural yeast/sourdough/wild yeast is well, that tangy sour taste. … [Read more...]
Meet the Animals & a Tour of the Farm
Hey honey, remember 3 years ago when we were looking at houses and you said you would never want more than an acre of land?? And remember when you said you wouldn't ever let me get any animals?? And remember when I said you were wrong? I was right. Welcome to a tour of our Urban Farm! … [Read more...]
Thirty-freakin-one
For my birthday this year I wanted just one thing. To find someone or something to fix my chronic dizziness. I know, sounds kind of a sad b-day present. But when you deal with something so debilitating for so long, fixing it ends up being all you care about. Since Kevin can't really give me the magic solution right away, … [Read more...]
Apricot tree Blossoming
Wow, 2 posts in ONE day!? I must have a lot of time on my hands! Not really, but so many things have happened today that I just had to share. I love love love this weather and I love where I live. I am so grateful for Kevin's insight to buying a house at the right time and we're so lucky everything worked out for good. It's been a busy day of … [Read more...]