This post is part of a series for 2016 on real meals served to my family of 7 that conserve energy and time while preserving nutrients. Pressure Cooker Chuck Tender Steaks Onion and Mushroom Gravy Mashed Red Potatoes (stovetop) Kale in Broth (microwave) Put pressure cooker on sear/brown setting. Dredge steaks in flour and brown … Continue reading What’s On The Menu – Pressure Cooker Steaks
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Martin Luther King, Jr
Since my husband was home on federal holiday yesterday to commemorate Dr. King, we looked at videos about Dr. King today. https://youtu.be/3vDWWy4CMhE I still can't listen to "I have a dream" without tears welling up. http://www.biography.com/people/martin-luther-king-jr-9365086
What’s On The Menu – Seared Steelhead Trout
This post is part of a series for 2016 on real meals served to my family of 7 that conserve energy and time while preserving nutrients. Seared Chilean Steelhead Trout (with dill and browned butter) Rice and quinoa Green beans (previously frozen) Beet coins dressed with olive oil (canned) Organic whole milk Gingerbread ice cream … Continue reading What’s On The Menu – Seared Steelhead Trout
SOTW 2: Chapter 8
Today, we read a chapter in Story of the World (Volume 2) by Susan Bauer on ancient Chinese history. We love Crash Course by John Green, so here is the video we watched to enrich our discussion: We have encountered a problem where WordPress edits YouTube's embed code, so look for video #7, entitled "2,000 … Continue reading SOTW 2: Chapter 8
My Spoiled Pig
So recently, we've discovered that Malcolm is picky. Yes, I know. It completely defies everything you thought you knew about pigs. It's true, though. You see, Malcolm will step right over a pile of dried corn to eat a handful of fresh grass from my daughter. He will root through an entire bucket of scraps … Continue reading My Spoiled Pig
Visiting Wild Life
The rainy season has come in Northeast Texas, and with it creeps and crawls a slew of visiting wildlife. This week yielded a lovely black box turtle, a precious garter snake (not pictured), and a jewel of a green tree frog. And it's only Wednesday! We met this little fellow on the way to the … Continue reading Visiting Wild Life
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Rainy October Morning
Some posts are for your readers. This one is just for me. I love our little farm, and this sleepy October morning just does it for me.
The Adventures of Malcolm T. Porkchop
This is Malcolm. He's important, because he is the first animal to make our farm "work." We procured 13+ acres in rural Northeast Texas back in June, and Mr. Malcolm T. Porkchop is our first farm animal here. He has some important jobs. His first job is to be a happy pig. My daughters were … Continue reading The Adventures of Malcolm T. Porkchop
Super-Quick Creamy Coconut Cocoa
As the weather cools and skies grow cloudy, warm drinks are both comforting and a good source of nutrition. We are quite fond of teas, coffees, cocoas and herbal tisanes. I am also a fan of a warm cup of stock with a shot of hot sauce. This morning, the kids and I were feeling … Continue reading Super-Quick Creamy Coconut Cocoa
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