LJF Livestock Program

  • Irish Mike Smith’s Farm Table Podcast Episode #22: Brandon Sheard of Farmstead Meatsmith
  • Irish Mike Smith’s Farm Table Podcast Episode #22: Brandon Sheard of Farmstead Meatsmith
  • Irish Mike Smith’s Farm Table Podcast Episode #22: Brandon Sheard of Farmstead Meatsmith
  • Irish Mike Smith’s Farm Table Podcast Episode #22: Brandon Sheard of Farmstead Meatsmith
  • Irish Mike Smith’s Farm Table Podcast Episode #22: Brandon Sheard of Farmstead Meatsmith
  • Irish Mike Smith’s Farm Table Podcast Episode #22: Brandon Sheard of Farmstead Meatsmith

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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 course the ultimate destination, the family dinner table.

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    Feast of Saint Andrew

    One of the cool things we have experienced while trying to live like homesteaders is a connection to aspects of faith we had not realized.  There is something about the...Read More

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    Pastured Poultry Program 2025 Wrap Up

    What a year 2025 was for our little farm and our pastured poultry program. We raised about 150 chickens and about 15 turkeys and by in large we were successful...Read More

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    Chuck Wagon Texas Style Chili

    Chili, like a lot of comfort foods, has as many opinions as versions.  Maybe your Grandpa DID make the best. I don't know. What I do know however is that...Read More

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    Irish Soda Bread

    Soda bread has been a staple in Ireland for a long time. When you mix baking soda and buttermilk, it acts as a leavening agent therefore not needing yeast. A...Read More

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    Colcannon

    Traditionally in Ireland, colcannon would be served at Halloween and the cook would hide charms or coins in the smashed potatoes which if you found, shockingly, would bring you good...Read More

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    Steak Fajita Salad

    I have done a few posts on fajitas in the past, but was surprised to find a new one that we all like especially when you have an abundance of...Read More

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    Dublin Coddle

    The Dublin Coddle is/was an economical dish that has been served in Ireland, mostly their biggest city of Dublin, since the 17th century. It made the most of their sausage,...Read More

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    How to make Self Rising Flour

    Self rising flour is great for making biscuits and so many other quick breads. Make this and store in your pantry and save yourself an oops-stop-by-store trip and is definitely...Read More

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    Ragu Alla Bolognese

    I have made many Ragus and found this is the very best one, probably as close to a ragu an Italian-American Grandma would make and since the fall is full...Read More

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    Homemade Italian Dressing Mix

    Why buy the fancy brands that use seed oils and probably contain sugar when you can easily make this at home for that Tuesday night side salad.  You can and...Read More

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    Chuck Roast and Chuck Steak

    It seems like the chuck roast and steak are becoming in vogue again. I thought it would be a good idea to take a minute to sort it out in...Read More

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    Bresaola

    Bresaola is a traditional Italian air-dried, salted beef that has been aged until it becomes firm and develops a deep red color with concentrated flavor. It originates from Valtellina, a...Read More

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