Soaked Grain Pancakes

Health, Recipes

Pancake breakfasts are a solid staple in our home and have been for years. I think that of all the meals I love to share, breakfast is the fast winner. I just love to invite people over for breakfast. I will squeeze fresh orange juice, make toast from homemade bread,...

A Shear Surprise

Animals

Last Tuesday a surprise call at 6:00 am changed my plans for the rest of the week. A shepherdess friend was on the other end of the line with an unusual question, “How would you like your sheep sheared today?” Her shearer had made the trek down from...

Soaking Grains

Health, Recipes

Here is a cereal I could eat everyday. It is quick, nutritious, filling and a very healthy alternative to boxed cereals. I first tried this super granola in Italy and then feasted on it again in Switzerland and I have been hooked ever since.It is always so interesting...

March Chores – Pruning

Organic Gardening

Before the month of March is over I plan to get all of my pruning finished. February is usually just too darn cold to get out with my pruners and my handy dandy folding saw so I have made a deal with myself that I can feel good about: March is pruning month. Once we...

Reduce Breast Cancer Risk With Grass-Fed Meat and Milk

Eat Local, Free Range Chicken, Grass Fed Beef, Health, Raw Milk, Sustainable Farming

A little over 10 years ago while traveling in Europe I came across a study that found that women who consumed 100% grass fed animal products could lower their chance of developing breast cancer by 74%.Why do 100% grass fed animal products protect women from breast...