I have a tendency to try to accomplish learning all of the new things I’m interested in all at once. That leaves me feeling burnt out (much like I have been over the last two weeks), never really learning anything well, and never establishing good habits. I had been contemplating doing something similar to this…
See that little pig?She’s got issues. Every time we’d go outside (which was often, boy the weather last week was spectacular for March!) she’d pace the pen squealing and grunting. I just kept thinking that it was only a matter of time until I had to utilize skills at retrieving an emancipated pig. And I just really…
And it’s not the first time either! With my first trimester and any lingering sensitivity of my gag reflex well behind me, I decided to render the remaining lard from the hog we raised this summer. (For those of who have never rendered lard, which I imagine is most of you, it doesn’t smell like…
Isn’t it nice when you discover talents that you had no idea existed? Apparently, I have a knack for coercing 200 pound hogs to do my will! You could call me a “pig whisperer” (but don’t). I discovered this aptitude when our not so little escape artist broke free from her pen…. again. This happens…
I sent Jared out to get an updated image for Watch My Garden Grow (see sidebar) and found several lovely macro shots on my camera as well. Broccoli- Ok, I have a confession to make here. Please don’t think I’m stupid, I really don’t like broccoli and haven’t ever given the plant a lot of…
Learn how to can SUPERIOR meat stock using these tips and SECRET INGREDIENTS! (Plus recipes for chicken, beef, and pork broth).