If you have never been to a poultry show in your area, you are missing out on a fun, family-friendly event. Poultry shows can be local, regional, and national and usually are free to attend. Even if you don’t raise show birds, attending is a great way to discover new breeds, connect with local breeders, and […]

The Christmas Holiday has come and gone at our house. This was the first year that  our children did not get up at the first crack of dawn to rush to the living room while screaming, “Santa Came!” It was a bit of a milestone I must say, and I was feeling a bit nostalgic […]

 By Shannon Cole of Country Girl In The Village  Halloween is one of the favorite holidays around my house. The Candy, Costumes, Late Night Trick or Treating, all the things that my active boys love. However, Halloween is not always pet safe. Chocolate can be harmful to your indoor pets as well as your outdoor […]

By Shannon Cole of Country Girl In The Village    It is that time of year, the Harvest has begun in earnest. Our tomatoes are slow to ripen, but other things in the garden as well as our local Farm Market are flourishing. The pretty flowers of summer fade all too soon. This is the […]

by Jennifer Sartell of Iron Oak Farm I’ve made stew quite a bit over the years. My husband Zach is a meat and potato kinda guy. And I have to agree, there’s nothing more delicious on a Sunday evening than a crockpot full of simmering meat and hearty vegetables. When made in the crockpot, stew […]

by Jennifer Sartell of Iron Oak Farm The eating season is upon us. Gravy season. That wonderful time of year when a bit of thickened broth, some drippings and the right amount of seasoning can bring you home. Warning: The following story might be difficult to read for some who are true gravy connoisseurs. It […]

by Meredith Chilson A lady came to my house for some eggs.  She said, “I’m a vegetarian.  I need vegetarian eggs.  Are these vegetarian eggs?” I said:  “Well, hmmm….maybe yes….and maybe no.” Maybe yesbecause: ·       Vegetarians do not eat animal flesh.  The eggs in question are not fertilized.  We do not have a rooster in […]

by Melissa Caughey of Tilly’s Nest Layers of Asian flavors in every bite. I love making a good hearty stir-fry for my family. It is a wonderful way to get your kids to eat their vegetables-especially when they are coated in a delicious sauce! I hope you enjoy my take on a Thai inspired stir […]

by Melissa Caughey of Tilly’s Nest Layers of Asian flavors in every bite. I love making a good hearty stir-fry for my family. It is a wonderful way to get your kids to eat their vegetables-especially when they are coated in a delicious sauce! I hope you enjoy my take on a Thai inspired stir […]

by Rebecca Nickols What a wonderful surprise I’ve discovered! Less than a mile from my property are several bald eagles overwintering. I can’t imagine that this is their first winter here, but then again I don’t know how I’ve missed them for the past ten years… With the trees now bear of leaves, their large […]