Now that I’ve found a reliable way to make perfect hard-boiled eggs even using our farm fresh eggs (see Easy Peel Hard-boiled Eggs), we’re back to enjoying deviled eggs again, and this recipe is our favorite. It’s always a hit at gatherings, and the eggs go fast. One reason I like this recipe so much is that it uses lots of herbs for flavor, and you can substitute fresh herbs for the dried if you have them on hand – simply use triple the amount of fresh herb for the dried. It’s a ... continue reading...
Now on Amazon! Nigerian Dwarf Goats 101: Background & Basics
For any of you who may be thinking about getting some cute little Nigerian Dwarf goats for pets or to provide great-tasting milk, my new book about them is now out on Amazon in the Kindle ebook format! It's called Nigerian Dwarf Goats 101: Background & Basics - What To Know & Understand Before Committing To Nigerian Dwarf Goats. It's the first book in a series of six that I'm writing about this breed of goats, and it's an introductory book on the breed. It describes the advantages of ... continue reading...
Doubly Hot Horseradish Mustard
We’ve been making this mustard for years; and when the current batch is gone, it’s not long before someone’s whipping up another one – it’s that terrific and that easy. Supermarket varieties seem insipid and expensive compared to this. It also makes a great gift for friends and family; everyone seems to love receiving it. We've been making it for so long though, I had no idea where the original recipe came from - fortunately, I recorded it in the ... continue reading...
Rich Beef Barley Soup
This is a delicious beef barley soup because it uses oxtails or beef shanks. The marrow from the bones greatly enriches the soup and makes it tasty and flavorful - perfect for a cold day. It's adapted from Barefoot Contessa How Easy Is That by Ina Garten. The ingredients for making this soup are usually inexpensive too, so you can make a warming winter meal for very little. So when the weather outside is frightful, just stay in and make ... continue reading...
The Pros & Cons of Owning Goat Herdsires
Owning your own goat herdsires gives you the most control over the genetics of your herd (after all, they should be selected to improve the does in your herd), and it's much more convenient when it comes time to breed the does because they're right there. However, there are definitely a few negatives to consider. For the first couple of years of owning Nigerian Dwarf goats, we didn't own any herdsires, and each fall I remember why. All of our resident herdsires (OMF Field ... continue reading...
Winter Squash: Harvesting, Curing, and Storing
I love harvesting winter squash – as we’re rushing to get all the other garden veggies harvested and processed for winter storage; all the winter squash need is gathering, curing, and storing – chopping, cooking, canning or freezing not required! Harvesting Winter squash should be harvested after the fruit turns a deep color and the rinds harden (usually during September and October), but definitely before heavy frost. The fruits should be cut from the vine carefully, leaving ... continue reading...
Making Bee Candy
Note: Several readers have requested posts on topics that have already appeared here - this is one of those posts that has been updated and republished. To help the honey bees survive winter, we add bee candy to their hives in the fall. The candy is made of sugar, water, and high protein pollen substitute; and it's placed at the top of the hive in winter - ready for the bees should they exhaust their honey reserves. We mix 1 1/2 lbs. ... continue reading...
Tattoo Digit Storage Tip
We just finished tattooing our last goat kids for the year, but I've already begun looking ahead to next year and what our kidding schedule will look like as well as supplies that we might need. One of the things I check is whether we have the correct digits for tattooing the kids, but as you can see in the picture below, that wasn't easy with my former method of storing tattoo digits - just a jumbled mess to sort through. However, I remembered seeing a tip somewhere that suggested storing the ... continue reading...
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