by Mark & Jill Baker | Oct 15, 2010 | Chickens, Organic Chicken, Organic Farming
“USDA Certified Organic” is, perhaps, a somewhat better choice than standard food stuff. However, unless it is also local (ie: Shetler’s dairy), where there is local accountability and farmers really mean organic to be the best,...
by Mark & Jill Baker | Oct 9, 2010 | Green
“…the concept that fat is the best of foods has been universal with mankind in all lands and climates. When Christianity spread northward beyond the Mediterranean, the Biblical phrase “to live on the fat of the land” was readily understood in...
by Mark & Jill Baker | Oct 5, 2010 | Green Acres
“Grandma knew best,” chicken soup is a great remedy when sick. I’ve found that the broth from an old layer hen is the richest, tastiest, most satisfying food when it’s chilly outside or I’m not feeling up to par. I’m offering here...
by Mark & Jill Baker | Aug 1, 2010 | Green
“Your life is an occassion. Rise to it.” So said Mr. Magorium to Mahoney in Mr. Magorium’s Wonder Emporioum. Mahoney was trying to understand her life, her contribution to the world, and the value of it. Value. It’s an idea that’s...
by Mark & Jill Baker | Jul 15, 2010 | Green
Today was a typical Tuesday. The Crew did about 180 chickens by 11:00, then pitched in to do odd jobs, including the building of a new outhouse. The packing crew got the orders filled and the chilled birds tucked in the cooler till tomorrow. A busy but not...