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...

The Naturally Sick Child

Health

My family suffered waves of illness last week, and I found it difficult to maintain a natural/healthy approach. I had some turkey bone broth on hand which, when cooked up with spinach and barley, made a healthy and healing soup for upset tummies. I attempted to make...

Traditional Bone Broth – Food or Medicine?

Health, Recipes, Seasonal Living

When the cold weather creeps in it is time for me to make broth.  The warmth and nourishment seem to fit well with my quest toward natural and seasonal living.  I used my last quart of beef broth last week for the sensational, crowd pleasing Shepherds Pie (recipe...

Putting things up

Health, Seasonal Living

I did not grow up with the concept of preserving food, although my mother canned jams and applesauce with her grandmother. The idea of preserving food while it’s in season appeals to me not just because of tradition but because of health and stewardship. First,...

More reasons to love maple syrup

Health

In addition to being an excellent natural sweetener and far superior in taste and quality to knock-off grocery store syrup, real maple syrup offers excellent health benefits. A mere two teaspoons (and don’t tell me that’s all you put on your pancakes!) of...

Cultured and Fermented Foods

Health

If you’re interested in trying cultured or fermented foods before you decide to try your hand at making them yourself, the farm shop carries sauerkraut and cultured vegetables already made the natural, wholesome way! These wonderful traditional foods will help...