As urban chickens keepers, there is a universal issue that we will all face at one time or another. A dead chicken. This raises the question, “What do we do?” While there are several options, it is generally best to have a plan in place before this event happens. Keep in mind that city and […]
Marvelous Mascarpone Made at Home
When I think of creamy, spreadable cheeses, the first one that pops to mind is the Italian classic, Mascarpone. It has a luscious texture that our conventional cream cheese just can’t replicated. (I first heard of Mascarpone when I watched the movie Kate and Leopold. Hugh Jackman’s character, Leopold, prepared breakfast for Kate (Meg Ryan) […]
10 Ways to Use All that CSA Produce
It is distribution day. You arrive at the CSA. The parking lot is filling up and there is excitement in the air. Perhaps there is a produce tasting table or a freshly made salad with key ingredients from the distribution. Bonus points if there is a recipe or two available for all of that fresh […]
Eco-friendly Dishwasher Cleaner
Love them or hate them, dishwashers can lighten the workload of washing dishes. Simply load them with dishwasher safe items (hint: wood is not considered a dishwasher safe item), add dishwasher detergent, and set the desired wash cycle and start the dishwasher. Simple, right? But what do you do when the dishwasher gets dirty on […]
15 Smart Grocery Shopping Tips
Grocery stores are commonplace across the country. They have become one-stop food shopping destinations. Need dairy? Yep… they have it. Bread? You betcha. Beans? They have them by the can or bag. Produce? There is a whole section of the store dedicated to it. But when you go to the grocery store, are you shopping […]
Brahma Chickens: Gentle Giants
When it comes to backyard chickens, there are generally several breeds that readily come to mind for egg production: Leghorns, Orpingtons, Rhode Island Reds, Plymouth Rocks, and Australorps. Oh sure, there are many more varieties, but these few tend to make the list for their egg-laying prowess. But have you ever considered trying out a […]