Bad Snow!

Bad snow! Bad snow! Bad snow!

March 27, 2014 · Sarah · No Comments
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Just for Fun

Today, I am baking a Pecan pie. There is no special occasion. It is a “just for fun” pie! Sure smells good in my kitchen.

March 26, 2014 · Sarah · No Comments
Posted in: Kitchen

Multi tasking Sheep

My sheep multi task. Consider the various functions of my sheep.They provide us with healthy meat.  Their poop  makes great compost and a beautiful garden.  The lambs are darling and fun to cuddle. We sell breeding stock. We have company for dinner and have lamb burgers or chops or roasted leg of lamb. They mow the grass so Bob does not have to.  They give the Great Pyrenees dogs something to guard.  Their wool makes great comforters that keep us warm in winter. I love my sheep.

March 25, 2014 · Sarah · One Comment
Posted in: Garden

Yum!

Grilled Lamb chops, marinated in Rosemary, garlic, and red wine , are a beautiful thing!

March 24, 2014 · Sarah · No Comments
Posted in: Kitchen

Voice Recognition

Sheep have voice recognition. They come when we call them. We are  shepherds and  take good care of our sheep. They will not come when a stranger calls.  Sheep can be smarter than a lot of people, just saying.

March 24, 2014 · Sarah · No Comments
Posted in: Herds and Flocks

Lambs

We are looking forward to the April birthing our our Polypay lambs.  The big mama Ewes will be sheared in March, the sheep shed  will be cleaned out, and my “birthing kit” will be organized. One of my favorite things is to sit in a big pile of straw and cuddle a new born lamb. It is my own personal way of celebrating Spring.

March 18, 2014 · Sarah · No Comments
Posted in: Herds and Flocks

Lunch

Eating a green  salad grown from under my grow lights in the basement is a beautiful thing. Gourmet lettuces, Red Russian Kale, Blue Curly Kale, Bright Lights Swiss chard, Garlic Chives, Italian Parsley, Thyme, Oregano, and Basil are chopped and heaped on a dinner plate.  The green things are topped with several  hard boiled eggs from my chickens and a home made dressings. I call this lunch!

March 17, 2014 · Sarah · No Comments
Posted in: Garden

Beautiful Mud

The season of snow is on its way out. Snow is melting, slush is sloshing, and the “Season of Mud” is almost upon us. That means big white dogs (Great Pyrenees) turn brown and leave big muddy food prints. That means I give up heavy winter snow boots and exchange them for  rubber barn boots. That means that it is not profitable to wash the Van. The “Season of Mud” means that the snow covering the grill will melt and we can enjoy grilled lamb chops. I am celebrating mud. Mud is beautiful!  You get that way after surviving another winter in Minnesota.

March 13, 2014 · Sarah · No Comments
Posted in: Contemplations

Comfort Food

I am making “comfort food” for dinner tonight. Chicken soup with big Amish egg noodles is the main course. A green salad with  organic veggies and home made whole wheat bread will be served. My chickens are laying well, so it is Flan for dessert, with maple syrup for a topping.  My kitchen smells good. Home grown and home made foods, comfort my heart.

March 11, 2014 · Sarah · No Comments
Posted in: Kitchen

Researching William Bradford

I am researching William Bradford. He helped author and signed  The Mayflower Compact. Any information would be appreciated.

March 10, 2014 · Sarah · No Comments
Posted in: News