Hatching Chicken Eggs in an Electric Incubator: Raising chickens from eggs can be an immensely rewarding and educational experience, offering insights into the beginnings of life and the opportunity to expand your flock. Electric incubators make this process accessible even for beginners, ensuring that you can successfully hatch eggs with proper guidance. This comprehensive guide…
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Keeping Backyard Chickens
Raising Backyard Chickens: A Journey from Chicks to Egg-Layers. Chickens can be a delightful and productive addition to your backyard. From the moment you bring them home as tiny chicks to when they start laying eggs, proper care and attention are key to their health and happiness. Here’s a step-by-step how to raise chickens guide…
Guide to Breeding Rabbits
How to Breed Rabbits in Your Backyard for Meat Breeding rabbits in your backyard for meat can be a rewarding and sustainable way to provide for your family. Rabbits are relatively easy to care for, and their meat is lean and nutritious. Setting Up Your Rabbitry Breeding Process Caring for Baby Bunnies (Kits) and Their…
How to Use Sourdough Starter
Interested in Sourdough Starter? Sourdough starter is a living culture of flour and water that ferments over time, cultivating wild yeast and beneficial bacteria. This natural leavening agent can transform your baking, giving bread and other baked goods a unique tangy flavor and airy texture. Here’s a guide to understanding sourdough starter, the variety of…
Homemade Mayonnaise with Avocado Oil
How to Make Healthy, Organic Mayonnaise at Home Mayonnaise is a staple in many kitchens, used in a variety of dishes from sandwiches to salads. Making your own mayonnaise at home not only ensures that it’s fresh and free from preservatives, but it also allows you to control the ingredients, making it healthier and tailored…
How to Make a Sourdough Starter at Home
Creating your own sourdough starter at home is a simple yet fascinating process. With just flour, water, and a bit of patience, you can cultivate a living culture that will be the foundation of delicious homemade bread and other baked goods. Here’s a step-by-step how to guide to get you started. Ingredients and Tools Day…
Classic Sunnyside Up Eggs
My dad taught me how to make these awesome sunnyside up eggs many years ago, and I have to say they have shined gloriously on my breakfast plate many times since then. To make these eggs, all you will need is… Some eggs Rye or White Bread A Pan Butter Sunflower Oil Recipe First, you…
Hong Kong Style Sweet Creamy Egg Tarts
How to Make Sweet Egg Tarts: Hong Kong-style sweet creamy egg tarts are a beloved delicacy that perfectly encapsulates the fusion of Eastern and Western culinary traditions. These tarts, characterized by their flaky pastry crust and smooth, custard-like filling, have become a staple in bakeries across Hong Kong and beyond. In this article, we’ll explore…
Oven Roasted Thanksgiving Turkey
THE FIRST THANKSGIVING TURKEY RAISED AT THE HOMESTEAD The turkey was made using a traditional Russian family recipe, stuffed with apples and sour cranberries. The best part was that we raised the turkey ourselves and although he was not hatched at Reilly Farms, we still gave him a name: Derp. Derp wasn’t a broad-breasted turkey,…
Canning & Preserving Food
It’s harvest season with lots of fruit, veggies and grains ripe for the picking. In order to not be wasteful and save that wonderful food we can use different methods of preservation. My preferred method is to put everything in jars since not only is it already portioned out for meals, sealed airtight and sterilized…
