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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    Podcast Episode #27: Walt Ducharme, Forester

    Walt and I discuss our forest management plan and how we work with King County and the Dept. of Natural Resources as well as some of our forestry and timber...Read More

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    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...Read More

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    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...Read More

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    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...Read More

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    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...Read More

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    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...Read More

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    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...Read More

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    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,...Read More

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    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...Read More

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    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,...Read More

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    Making Coffee at Home – Perfect Iced Coffee

    I love iced coffee. Period.  I have for quite some time and although I don't mind a mug full of good-quality hot coffee at a restaurant or in my home,...Read More

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    The Weights – Live, Hanging and Freezer

    These are fancy cattle with good carcass genetics from registered Angus cows, bred by the top Angus bulls available, animals that we have raised with care and kindness. Pigs too....Read More

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