In Praise Of A Good Rooster
We were awakened a few nights ago around midnight by the shrill screams of a rooster and squawks of chickens. Flashlights in hand, we ran outside and immediately saw the…
Saved by Puerco Firma
I was feeding the girl pigs the other day: eight adults, four yearlings, and three six-month-olds. While KuneKunes are considered a small pig breed, "small" is a relative term. At…
Don’t Like Cilantro? Try Oregano!
Cilantro is a common ingredient in many Latin American dishes, but many people find the flavor off-putting. Substituting oregano, especially in salsas, adds a similar resinous element to the flavor…
Guacamole!
Leonard is King Of Guacamole around here. He’s been making it for years and has worked out his own tried-and-true version that has become a family favorite. His secret ingredient…
Why Duck Eggs?
We used to be big fans of chicken eggs and, when the hens were laying heavily, turkey eggs too. Then we discovered duck eggs.