I’m often asked “What are duck eggs like?” And of course everyone is curious how duck eggs compare to chicken eggs. So today I’m breaking it all down, itemizing why many folks prefer duck eggs (they definitely garner a higher price tag) and all the pros and cons I see to every factor.
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There’s no denying it. Easy & chocolate are two important things to me when it comes to some of my favorite Christmas traditions. “Christmas Crack” meets both demands very well. And man is this stuff good.
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I don’t buy meat at the grocery store these days. When we brought home our first piglets I had no idea that I would soon be able to say this… or even want to say this. But it turns out pasture-raised pork is some of the most delicious, versatile meat I have ever prepared. I’m
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Brussels sprout recipes… you need these. Because these amazing, beautifully green veggies have gotten a bad rap for way too long. So I am sharing some of my favorite ways to cook Brussels sprouts today. These wonderful vegetables may soon be one of your favorites. Seriously.
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6 Simple Healthy Kitchen Swaps Simple living can be a hard struggle some days. Some years… But just making one little swap at a time can make all the difference. Listen in, on this episode over on my Simple Doesn’t Mean Easy podcast, as I walk through this idea and these 6 simple swaps I’ve
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I have wonderful memories, as a teen, driving through Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, and strolling the markets for amazing Mennonite baked goods.
Shoofly Pie, a Mennonite Comfort Food Read More »
I have my suitcase open in the bedroom and laundry on the line, packing for Homesteaders of America conference this weekend. (If you catch my presentation on Homeschooling Kids Who Change the World, please say “hi”!) And I have our pork customers’ cut sheets laying out on my desk, finalizing the details for next weekend’s
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Pork chops used to always seem so dry to me. And BBQ pork chops were a once-in-a-while, so-so meal for our family for decades. Until last year. I changed the way I did 2 things and the results? Well let’s just say we have these juicy, tender, delicious pork chops 2-3 times a month. BBQ
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I told someone the other day that we’re “pig farmers” and kinda startled myself. We are nearing the end of our second year of raising and processing our own pasture-raised pork (more about processing pigs here) and wow does it feel good to be able to call ourselves “pig farmers.” We’ve learned a lot these
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Can I use tap water for making kombucha? It’s a common question. When you look up any recipe or kombucha tips, everyone agrees… use filtered water if you’re making your own kombucha. But why? And if you stumbled upon this article but don’t know how to make your own kombucha yet, check out Simple DIY Kombucha.
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