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Farmhouse Recipes, Smoking Meat at Home
I may be wrong but I don't think people buy chuck roasts as much as the old days. Maybe they do but I do know this, when you buy a...Read More
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Homestead Living Magazine – DIY Smokehouse Article
This was originally written for Homestead Living Magazine in the May 2024 issue and in that issue was titled "Up in Smoke - the Art and Science of Smoking Meat."...Read More
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LJF Livestock Program – An Overview
At Lake Joy Farmstead we take great pride in how we raise our animals. We believe in a holistic approach that is beneficial to the earth, the animal and of...Read More
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Angus beef can trace their lineage to the mid 1800s from a Scottish breed of cattle, called the Aberdeen Angus. Angus were bred to be robust and sturdy so they could...Read More
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Gloucestershire Old Spot Pigs – A Brief Summary
Considered one of the oldest pedigree pig breeds from England, these droopy-eared white pigs with distinctive black spots are making a comeback. Originating from the Berkeley Valley in England near...Read More
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Steakhouse Series – Classic Steak Cuts
Ever wondered why a New York steak is called such? Porterhouse? What is a T-bone? Let's take a minute to break it down for ya. This post will feature classic...Read More
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Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) is a model of food production and distribution that connects consumers directly with local farmers. The CSA model is based on the principle of community members...Read More
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Bread at Home, Family Dinner, Farmhouse Recipes, Pantry
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...Read More
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Farmhouse Recipes, Preserving at Home
Pickling can be daunting. Our goal is take the fear out of it, so YOU TOO can pickle! Following is a comprehensive pickling recipe that is good for cucumbers, carrots, asparagus,...Read More
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Family Dinner, Farmhouse Recipes
As you probably know by now, we own a farm. Not a big one with fields of wheat and barley but a smallish farm where we have a BIG garden...Read More
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I guess I always thought the daiquiri should conjure up white sandy beaches, umbrellas, clear blue water and all the beachy stuff but lets' be honest...this 3 ingredient cocktail doesn't...Read More
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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...Read More
