Buying beef by the share is an economical way to fill your freezer full of farm fresh meat. To learn more about how this process works, check out this post. There are a lot more choices and decisions to make when you purchase beef this way compared to the...
Buying meat directly from the producer can be intimidating, especially if this is something you’ve never done before. My goal is to help people that are interested in purchasing locally grown meat feel confident to try it. I’m going to explain the two main options for purchasing it and...
Sunlight has an almost magical effect on the body and spirit. As the days start to get longer, my attitude dramatically improves. Just as the earth awakens and animals come out of hibernation, so does my energy. I feel like I can take on new challenges again and things...
Beef finished on grass is leaner than beef finished on grain, like the beef you would typically purchase in the grocery store. Since the fat content is lower, there are cooking differences that are helpful to know about ahead of time. Some of these tips can also be applied...
When I was growing up, I was the nice girl. Oh, that’s Jessica, she’s so nice. It was a compliment for the most part, and I was happy to live up to that expectation. Coming from a small, rural area, this was easy enough. There weren’t a lot of...
The beginning of summer here on the farm was marked by the birth of our fourth baby, George, the Wednesday after Memorial Day. He is a very happy baby and has brought so much joy to our family. Brett and I love all of our kids the same but...
Pear sour cream pie is an old family favorite and it is a delicious way to use this late summer fruit. Pie Filling 2 cups pears (canned or fresh) 1/2 cup sugar 2 Tbsp flour 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp vanilla 1 egg, beaten 1 cup sour cream...
The last heifer in our Hereford herd finally calved and of course it was April Fool’s Day. We had been thinking for a while that she wasn’t pregnant after all. We had not had her tested, but we knew she had been in with a bull before we brought...
One morning I was mowing the field down by the pond. Now remember, you never go down to the pond alone because that’s where the coyotes live. I knew I would be alright though, Old Fergie was with me. I was mowing along and looked up and saw two...
Wife to an entrepreneur. Mother to three young daughters and a toddler son. Nurse for over a decade. I’m so excited to share my thoughts about faith, family, food, and the farm with you. Here we go!
