Monthly Archives: January 2015

The Animals Inside You

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As a rancher, I tend to talk a lot on this blog about our animals. However, some of the most important animals in our lives actually live inside us. Yep, I’m talking about your gut flora or microbes — those … Continue reading

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Old-Fashioned Cooking: Short Ribs with Onion Gravy

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http://www.chicagomeat.com/product_details.asp?ProductID=31 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. Many so-called foods have more chemicals than food ingredients. I … Continue reading

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Of Two Minds

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Real home-made butter is one of the perks of having a milking cow. It makes the early mornings and late evenings, the hauling of hay, the cold fingers in winter and the sweat in summer well worth the effort. To … Continue reading

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