by Mark & Jill Baker | Aug 23, 2017 | Lard, Mangalitsa, Non-GMO Pasture Raised Pork, Organic Farming
Lard FAQ: Everything you wanted to know about pork fat/lard. “What is lard?” “Where does lard come from?” “Are lard and tallow the same thing?” You ask great questions! Here’s the quick answers: What is Lard? Lard comes from...
by Mark & Jill Baker | Aug 8, 2017 | Farm to Fork, Green, Organic Farming
“Fresh” is the definition of summer when it comes to food! Seasonal eating is a very healthy way to live as it keeps you eating fresh food, helps you tune in to what nature is doing around you, and encourages you to contribute to the local economy. ...
by Mark & Jill Baker | Jul 24, 2017 | Education, Mangalitsa, Organic Farming, Pasture Raised Pork
GMO free Mangalitsa pork on the BBQ grill spare ribs bbq Building a BBQ – Turning a Lemon Into a Hog Roaster Building a BBQ -Great ideas don’t always work as planned on the homestead. Mark’s biochar building learning curve produced a failed burner,...
by Mark & Jill Baker | Jul 10, 2017 | Hay
Hay and Philosophy: Thoughts on Homesteading and Farming Mark’s been busy making hay the last week and a half. We finally got some consistent warm and dry weather to be able to bale hay. Most farmers around us chop it while it’s green and press it into...
by Mark & Jill Baker | Jun 29, 2017 | Butchering, Chickens, Farm to Fork, Free Range Chicken, Non-GMO Pasture Raised Chicken, Organic Chicken, Pasture Raised Chicken, Recipes
Spicy Chicken Rub: spice up that grilled chicken! This past week we harvested most of this batch of chickens from the field. The nutrients from the green grass make all the difference in the chicken. We’ve had a lot of rain this summer and the grass is very...
