After I wrote my post about Agnes the rooster getting killed, my Dad asked that I not post anymore sad stories. That's a hard request to honor. As much as beauty, wonder, and magic are part of the farm, so is death, dying, and killing. Every day, and … [Continue reading]
Sugaring…or How we Make Our Maple Syrup
Like a lot of what we do here on the farm, making our own maple syrup is a labor of love. That is not an understatement. Sugaring, as it is called, is a lot of work and time. Collecting the sap, sometimes twice a day, and carrying it through the … [Continue reading]
Maxie, Our Great Pyrenees
In 2012, we had a massive chicken loss to predators. We had toyed with the idea of getting a Great Pyr to protect our chickens, and this sealed the deal. A family member had an accidental litter of Pyrs, but it wasn't quite the right timing. … [Continue reading]
Real Pecan Pie
I have never been a huge fan of pecan pies. Always too sweet for me. And even before I became more concerned with my health, something about basically eating straight corn syrup just seemed wrong. So when everyone else called dibs on all the standard … [Continue reading]