Farm to table recipes, charcuterie, and chickens
I’m Lisa and this is my husband Charlie and our two boys. We just up and moved to the country from a suburb in a master planned community to start our homestead and we are LOVING it! We have lots of chickens and 2 sweet …
I am always looking for new ways to use our farm fresh eggs on the homestead. Frittatas are a great way to make a fancier breakfast or even Brinner on those night you want a Second breakfast. First of all, let us state the obvious …
When I was a kid my mom used to make cheesy mashed potato stuffed Kielbasa Sausage whenever we had leftover mashed potatoes and my sister and I loved it. It is the ultimate comfort food. One day I found myself with an abundance of leftover …
When I was a kid my mom used to make cheesy mashed potato stuffed Kielbasa Sausage whenever we had leftover mashed potatoes and my sister and I loved it. It is the ultimate comfort food. One day I found myself with an abundance of leftover …
I am always looking for new ways to use our farm fresh eggs on the homestead. Frittatas are a great way to make a fancier breakfast or even Brinner on those night you want a Second breakfast. First of all, let us state the obvious …
Growing your own food is rewarding and satisfying. Being completely in charge from seed to harvest, allows you to know exactly was was done to nurture the plant. Most importantly you completely control any growing aids and can choose natural methods. Growing your own lettuce …
Documentaries are a great way to ease into, or plummet head first into, ( I tend to plummet) a healthy lifestyle. A great result of watching these documentaries is that they allow you to become more aware. For instance, you learn how and what you …
I love making soups or chili on a cold day. They are the ultimate comfort food. My beautiful sister Kristyn made THE best White Chicken Chili when she came to visit me in Charleston. It was warm and delicious with just the right amount of …
“Oh yeah well my mama makes THE best shrimp n’ grits ever – she uses lots of bacon” This is how my son one ups other kids at Summer camp. He especially adores my homemade shrimp and cheese grits. I am from Madison WI, and …
I love how you can make a charcuterie board fit any kind of theme or occasion. Simple swaps of ingredients and you have a whole new kind of board. I took this Mexican inspired charcuterie board to dinner at a friend’s house and it was …
I have adored shrimp scampi ever since I was a little girl. Garlicky, buttery, what is not to love? It is the ultimate comfort food. Delicious over pasta, rice, grits, pretty much anything. Using zoodles gives this old favorite a new low-carb twist. Shrimp Scampi …
I am a Wisconsin girl. I had no idea what pimento cheese even was until I moved to the south. Once I tried it I fell in cheesy, salty love! It is so good I could literally be the “Bubba Gump” of pimento cheese. I …
When I found out I had a wheat allergy, my world was rocked. Not in a good way. I am the daughter of a chef, a major foodie – I love food. But there it was, and I had to adapt. I have tried MANY …
I adore loaded and stuffed baked potatoes. They can be served as an elegant yet easy side with a steak. Make up half of a meal with a soup or salad and even stand alone as an entree. These easy loaded potatoes with bacon and …
Foraging Wild greens for your chickens is a great way to supplement their diet and save you money. Foraging is also a great life skill for the whole family to learn so if they were ever in a situation where they needed to eat from …
Our family loves to have fun with food as evidenced by our themed charcuterie boards. St. Patrick’s Day is no exception. ( and yes, I will have a St. Patrick’s Day themed charcuterie board) We always have corned beef and cabbage and I have always …
I have both a gluten and oat allergy so breakfast and snacks can be a bit tricky for me. This grain and dairy free parfait is easy and delicious. We love the eggs that our chickens provide on the homestead but sometimes I want something …
What the heck is Geocaching? In a nutshell, Geocaching is treasure hunting. You can geocache anywhere you live. In this post you will learn how geocaching is treasure hunting fun for all. You just need a GPS- capable phone, or device, a pen or pencil, and …
For Easter in our house, I love coming up with creative and fun alternatives for my boy’s baskets rather than a whole basket full of only candy. I do want to include some candy though, and have found some better alternatives. I have done a …