NOW THAT YOU HAVE SOME RESOURCES FOR WHERE YOU CAN FIND BEEF, IT IS TIME TO LEARN HOW TO PROJECT BEEF YIELD AND COST. THIS INFORMATION IS VALUABLE IN THE DECISION-MAKING PROCESS. KNOWING THIS INFORMATION IS THE BEST METHOD FOR ESTIMATING, HOWEVER THE NUMBERS WILL ONLY BE ACCURATE AFTER THE ANIMAL IS HARVESTED. When buying…
BUYING A HALF OR WHOLE BEEF CAN BE A BIT SCARY FOR THOSE NEW TO BUYING DIRECTLY FROM THE RANCHER. THIS IS PART 1 OF A THREE PART SERIES TO HELP GUIDE YOU THROUGH THE PROCESS OF BUYING BEEF IN BULK. AFTER WATCHING THIS SERIES YOU SHOULD KNOW EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW TO BUY…
HAMBURGERS ARE PERFECT FOR SERVING ON HOLIDAYS AND TO A LARGE CROWD. DURING THE YEARS WHEN MY 5 CHILDREN WERE GROWING UP WE ATE HAMBURGERS AT LEAST ONCE A WEEK. THIS RECIPE FOR SOURDOUGH HAMBURGER BUNS (NO EGG RECIPE) IS PERFECT FOR BUSY FAMILIES BECAUSE THE DOUGH FERMENTS OVERNIGHT AND REQUIRES VERY LITTLE HANDS-ON TIME.…
HOMEMADE SOURDOUGH WHOLE GRAIN EINKORN TORTILLAS ARE A GREAT PLACE TO START WHEN LEARNING TO BAKE WITH EINKORN. WE USE HOME-MILLED WHOLE GRAIN FLOUR FROM EINKORN WHEAT BERRIES TO MAKE THESE HEALTHY DELICIOUS TORTILLAS. Sourdough Einkorn tortillas are simple to make and definitely worth the little bit of extra effort to make from scratch. Fresh,…
Quick cheese is a no-fuss\ no-fail recipe and therefore a perfect beginner cheese making recipe! When you have a family milk cow, making cheese is at the top of the list of skills you will want to learn. It melts into a smooth, creamy cheese making it our go-to cheese for dishes such as macaroni…
Summer means fresh ripe peaches! Salsa is a delicious addition to summer meals. Peaches wait for no one and must be processed almost immediately! Lacto-fermentation will extend the window of edibility of ripe farm fresh peaches. Make lacto-fermented salsa this summer with all your extra peaches. Summer brings a plethora of fresh produce and fruit.…
Learn the easiest recipe for fermented cucumbers. This recipe only uses cucumbers and salt, so it’s simple and fast! A perfect first ferment to begin your journey into fermenting. Fermentation is soaring with popularity and for good reason. Our ancestors used fermentation throughout history for food preservation. Not only does fermentation preserve food but adds…
Learn how to test your family milk cow for mastitis using the California Mastitis Test. If you own a dairy cow chances are at some point you will deal with udder issues. This is a part of dairying, and today I am giving you a few tips that will help you mitigate and hopefully avoid…
I know many of you are anxiously awaiting finding the perfect family milk cow. Before you begin your search it is so important to understand bovine disease and which diseases can transfer from bovine to humans (zoonotic). Before you buy a family milk cow test for these 8 diseases. Why should I test for…
PEACH HAND PIES ARE THE PERFECT OLD-FASHIONED TREAT! Peach Hand pies are perfect for holidays and gatherings. They are so easy to eat you really only need a napkin. This year Peach Hand Pies will be the star of our July 4th celebration. Peach season falls around July 4th so I always make a special…