Book Review: In Defense of Food

Book Reviews

After you read The Omnivore’s Dilemma, you might find yourself wondering what on earth you should be eating. Fear not, Michael Pollan wrote a follow-up book, In Defense of Food: An Eater’s Manifesto, that offers thoughtful, practical and well-researched...

Organic Gardening: An Unexpected Weeding Buddy

Farm News, Organic Gardening

The other morning I was going about my duties, minding my own business, when I had this intense feeling. I don’t know how many of you get this overwhelming dread that your cow is not where she should be. I suppose I could liken it to a new mother who use to be a...

Sustainable Farming: Wheat Harvest has begun

Farm News, Homesteading, Sustainable Farming

  The 2009 wheat harvest has begun. After plenty of waiting, watching and measuring moisture content we are ready to reap the fruits of our labors.  One of the joys of our homesteading journey is seeing the crops come in! If you would like to learn more about...

Simple Living: Why Don’t We Have Patience Today?

Simple Living

How many times have you seen children screaming in a store “I want it, and I want it NOW!” We glance at the parent as if to say “what are you doing to your child, can’t you teach him better manners or at the very least, patience?”...

Organic Cooking: Grilled Top Sirloin with Herb Butter and Garlic

Grass Fed Beef, Recipes

This is a great time of year to take your organic cooking outdoors! The farm shop is stocked with delicious grass fed beef in a variety of cuts to make your summer grilling even better. If you’re used to conventional meat, you won’t believe the difference...

Simple Living: Heartfelt Gifts

Organic Gardening, Simple Living

The simple act of giving gifts – for birthdays, weddings, baby showers, or to thank a hostess – is often far from simple. Your desire to give a gift that expresses your affection and blesses the recipient may be complicated by financial limitations, time...