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Random Pictures.

Here are some random pictures and random information.  This is 4 gallons of raw jersey (yellow cream) and Holstein (white cream) milk.  Rosie had to be dried off so we bought a Jersey milk cow and named her Buttercup.  Rosie should freshen soon.  We also sold all of our goats and bought 38 laying hens.

 
I [...]

Cost of Pork – Grow Your Own

The whole time we have had these little piggies (that then became big piggies) they have been the bane of my existence.  A pain in my neck.  A constant frustration.  They escaped constantly, they squealed loudly, they became big and intimidating although not because they had done anything to make us intimidated, we just read [...]

7 Day Broth

Or 5 day.  Or whatever.  Kim asked where I get all of my bones to make and eat bone broths all week.  Well, I am going to show you a trick an old friend of mine told me.  This post is a part of Fight Back Friday over at Food Renegade.

 
Here is my broth that [...]

Food Bill – Eating NT Style

I’ve had many many questions from people about the food bill our large family has while trying to eat a healthy.  So I thought I’d sit down and work it out for ya’ll.  I’ve been meaning to do this but well…there was always something else stealing my brain cells.
This post is part of Real Food [...]

Planning, Scheduling and Cookies

Day 1.  I thought I would cover some of the things I hope to accomplish during my time away from the computer this week.  At the end of the week I’ll check back in and we can discuss.  As I said in my previous post it appears that the Amish accomplish considerably more during their [...]

Real Food Wednesdays – Egg Tacos

Real Food Wednesday is hosted today by Ann Marie.  She also posted a great hummus recipe. I am totally making this a staple food here from now on.  We used to love hummus, I just forgot about it.
Today I am posting yet another yummy egg recipe, egg tacos.  I was trying to mix it [...]

Real Food Wednesday – Meal Ideas

It’s time for Real Food Wednesdays again.  I am going to share some meal ideas that I meant to share several weeks ago.  Please go visit Cheeseslave to see the other Real Food Wednesday folks.

Here is my breakfast the other day.  Jeff made me two fried eggs (leave the yolks runny, Mercola says they are [...]

Real Food Wednesday – Homemade Cheese

My post today for Real Food Wednesday is about how to make cheese.  Go play Real Food Wednesday with Kelly the Kitchen Kop.
 
I’ve already introduced you to the cow, shown you some feed and we’ve had a look at the milking process.  Since we have already covered yogurt making I thought I’d show you my [...]

How We Milk the Cow – Part II

You can catch Part I here. Now let’s continue the tour. 
After hobbling the cow Jenna cleans off the under region and "spigots" (Thank you Pamela).

 
The first few squirts go on the ground to clean out any bacteria that might have run *up* the plumbing instead of down.

 
Then it’s the moment of truth.  [...]

Milk From Cloned Cows

Something to make you pee your pants.

Cyclone Dairy
Today, cloning is more than a reality. It’s a promise for a more wholesome world. CyClone will be the first dairy brand to offer great-tasting products made exclusively from cloned cows.
http://www.cyclonedairy.com
It’s real. Be very afraid.
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