It’s official, spring has finally sprung at the farmstead! The fields are mostly melted out and the creeks are raging full, the grass is beginning to pop, and the trees are budding, too!
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The first official day of Spring has arrived- and I still feel like we are stuck in Narnia. The temperatures have been frigid the last couple of weeks, and while the date on the calendar announcing Spring has come and gone, I am beginning to feel that true Spring may just never come this year! For some perspective, last year at this time there had been enough melting in our fields that we were able to hike from our house to our back pastures.
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I promised I was going to be back with another recipe to showcase our delicious meat and this week I am excited to share one of our favorite lamb recipes with you!
Are you ready to fall in love with lamb? Yes, no…maybe so? If it’s not a resounding YES! from you, I am ready for the challenge of changing your mind. Did you read that journal post where I talked about my “dislike” for lamb meat a little while back? If you haven’t, you should go give that post a read.
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“Beef. It’s what’s for dinner.”
Lately, that slogan has really rang true for this household. With a growing family that eats a lot and wants it NOW! (ha) ground beef has become my life saver in a sea of chaos for quick, nutritious, and delicious family meals.
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Wow. I can’t believe it’s the first day of 2023 today. Honestly, I know I’m a broken record when I say this every year, but so much happened in 2022!
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Well, if you are like me and love a good slow-cooked meal not only for it’s convenience, but also because it always makes the house feel warm and cozy on a snowy day, you’re in luck! I am sharing our favorite slow-cooked lamb shank recipe that is sure to impress you and your entire family.
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Welp, you can call us cattle ranchers for real now!
We bought some cows and heifers and are now officially in the cattle business. Jack took a trip down to Larkspur, CO last week to pick up five American Aberdeens. The breed is well-known for finishing well on grass and since that is of major importance to us, we took the plunge!
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We recently purchased some grass-fed steers to finish on the farm. I never truly thought we would venture into cattle ranching at the farmstead because Jack insisted he wasn’t sure about cows.
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If you read the last blog post, I mentioned that we can get at least 3 meals out of 1 whole chicken.
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With summer here and a freezer full of meat chickens ready for summer dinners and barbecues, I thought it was the perfect time to share a few of our favorite tips and tricks for breaking down a whole chicken and how we get the most out of a whole chicken.
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