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Scratch & Peck Organic Feed

Scratch & Peck Organic Feed

We are excited to announce that in addition to The Red Bridge Farm, we are also offering Scratch & Peck Organic feed to our feed program. This means that folks in the area can have access to a variety of S&P options at a discount…

Raising Chickens in Western Washington

Raising Chickens in Western Washington

Have you wondered whether YOU too can raise chickens in and around the Seattle area? Turns out you can. Each municipality has its own rules and ordinances so we made this cool map for you. You can simply click on a chicken where you live…

Reversible Rollaway Nests

Reversible Rollaway Nests

Do you want to make your egg operation more sanitary and efficient?  Try a Rollaway Nest! They keep eggs cleaner, reduce damage, and make egg collection easy, increasing your overall production and saving you time. Many of our packages include a reverse Rollaway Nest that…

Podcast Episode #26:  Eric Popp Ag Manager at Carnation Farms

Podcast Episode #26: Eric Popp Ag Manager at Carnation Farms

I am excited to have Eric Popp, Ag Programming Manager at historic Carnation Farms outside of Seattle. Today we discuss some of the rich history of the farm, their livestock program and the work being done in pasture regeneration. Find out more information about upcoming…

Best Way to Cook a Steak

Best Way to Cook a Steak

The great restaurants do it. The boys on the cooking shows do it…now its our turn. Note: the right steak is a matter of personal preference ultimately but if you are going to buy a share of a cow, or connect with a small beef-producing…

Podcast Episode #25: Coffee talk with Larry and Phil

Podcast Episode #25: Coffee talk with Larry and Phil

On episode 25, I am thrilled to have Larry Snyder of episode 18 fame, and Philip Meech, friend and luxury coffee roaster at Caffe Lusso in Redmond. We discuss a favorite, coffee, where it has been in the Seattle area, our time at the big…

Podcast Episode #24: Edwin Martinez of Onyx Coffee

Podcast Episode #24: Edwin Martinez of Onyx Coffee

Excited to have Edwin Martinez of Onyx Coffee in Bellingham, the source of our single origin Guatemala coffee in our farm coffee roaster, Black Clover Country Coffee.  Edwin and I discuss him growing up in Huehuetenango, what got him into specialty coffee and the journey…

Guanciale

Guanciale

When I started to learn how to cure meat, “American-style” bacon seemed approachable and when I wanted to take the next step, I learned to make pancetta (Italian-style bacon). From there, I then moved to the beloved cured pig jowl, or guanciale. The history goes something…

Our Pork – Not the “Other White Meat”

Our Pork – Not the “Other White Meat”

Supermarket pork often lacks flavor, with a spongy texture that leaves little to savor. That’s why most conversations about pork revolve around cured bacon or smoked barbecue roasts, rather than the meat itself. But our pork is different—juicy, rich, and brimming with the flavor that…

Ordering Half a Pork Share – An Example

Ordering Half a Pork Share – An Example

Ordering a half hog share is the best value we offer, providing a substantial discount compared to buying the same cuts at retail prices. By working directly with the butcher, you save on processing costs—almost half or more—compared to pork prepared for individual resale. These…


Pantry | DIY

Creamy Ricotta

Creamy Ricotta

Aaahhh Ricotta. What was once thought around the US (especially us non-Italian Americans) as exclusive to our feeble attempts at homemade lasagna (although I must admit that I always liked my Aunt Bubba’s) and a tasty ingredient in pre-made and store-bought ravioli, has been making…

Rendering Lard

Rendering Lard

There are a lot of things we have learned in our short time owning a little farm. Some are dramatic (cows trying to leap fences) while some are so subtle and so simple and yet provide tremendous joy. One such item is lard. Lard was used…

Homemade “Artisan” Bread – Updated

Homemade “Artisan” Bread – Updated

I have decided to update this recipe simply because my “adult” children keep telling me that it isn’t clear. What do they know anyway…. It did get my attention though so I spent some time thinking about why and landed on the thought that my…

Simple Syrup

Simple Syrup

I am not sure why I haven’t posted something on this yet. This is one of the great DIYers of the home bar scene. It is shocking that there are simple syrups on the market in bottles sold at a premium price (I wish I…

Smoked Ice Cubes

Smoked Ice Cubes

There is no wrong time to smoke water. I mean, I usually do it around Thanksgiving because I have always felt that smoked cocktails are a fun “pre-funk” to the Turkey day celebration but the truth is, smoked water, then ice, is perfect for ANY…