Monthly Archives: June 2013

In Praise of the Pig

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If I were forced to choose one meat animal, it would probably be the pig. Admittedly, there’s nothing like a nice, juicy rib steak, but pigs have multiple benefits for the rancher or small homesteader. First, pigs will ensure that … Continue reading

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OOPS!

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There are all sorts of rules about farming and ranch life. Leave the gate the way you found it. Never turn your back on a dairy bull. Pigs will bite the hand that feeds them. If you try to carry … Continue reading

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Old-Fashioned Cooking: Fried Chicken

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  In this modern-day-take-it-out-of-the-freezer-and shove-it-in-the-microwave world, we often lose sight of what real food tastes like. Not too surprising, when you look at the ingredient lists on most prepared foods. I figure if you can’t even pronounce half the ingredients, … Continue reading

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