The Blog Barn

Recently we bought a pork leg roast (about 4lb.) from TLC Ranch and made a yummy ham. I thought it might be a nice recipe to share after the holidays. We brined the ham, applied a dry-rub of spices, and slow-roasted it over mesquite charcoal and hickory chips....

New Year!

Caledonia Hills Farm LLC   -   Dec 31, 2008 - By Toby

I don't know about everyone else but we are really looking forward to the New Year! 2008 was challenging in a variety of ways. We've experienced so many weather extremes and quite a few changes on our farm... new buildings, a new puppy, our first...

Shall I can for you? Pa rum pa pum pum

Cirque de' Solene   -   Dec 31, 2008 - By Leann

It feels wonderful to can your own produce and then enjoy the fruits (or vegetables) of your labors, months later.  Back in September my husband and  I canned vegetables until we couldn't stand another minute in the kitchen. We thought we'd...

Black Saturday?

Cirque de' Solene   -   Dec 31, 2008 - By Leann

It's a rainy Saturday here at the farm.  The farm store has been open for a few hours now.  The yarn, sweaters, socks and hats nicely displayed and waiting for some chilled human to discover the warmth of alpaca.  Because they say - once you...

X-Mas suprize

Ramble N Shetlands Farm   -   Dec 30, 2008 - By Sherry

Hey, Big news sold my last youngsters. Snow drop (white) and Lil' Brown were sold this week to Heather and her mom Marilyn. Marilyn got them for christmas.  I hope they love them as much as I do. They were my "bottle babies".  Always...

New Puppy on the Farm!

Golden Touch Alpaca Farm   -   Dec 30, 2008 - By Shelley_2

Now that the dust has settled a bit after Christmas I wanted to take a quick moment and post a video of the newest addition to our farm. In another life I bred show quality Golden Retrievers, I retired from the business a little over 10 years ago but our phone...

My 1st Week at Farming

Bayview Veggies   -   Dec 29, 2008 - By Rhonda

My name is Rhonda and for the last 22 1/2 years I've been a banker.  Well, with things as they are in the world right now, layoffs are inevitiable and that is what has happened to me.  I've been "severed" and now join my partner...

A little Ditty to help you remember how to cook wi...

So Succulent Gardens   -   Dec 29, 2008 - By Blossomfarm

The magical powers of herbs are such. one's eagerness prompts one to use too much; But tis wiser to taunt than to tire the taste, And a nice moderation guards against waste. A good rule to follow, in seasonings, therefore, ...

Welcome

Honeysuckle Haven Homespun   -   Dec 29, 2008 - By Lorrie_2

Welcome to my first blog!  I'm happy to have you in for a visit.  I'd love for you to settle in with a cup of tea and to enjoy yourself, but I'm afraid I'm already tired and can't visit for long.  Since I can't ask you...

New Baby for Christmas!

Alpaca Farmgirl   -   Dec 29, 2008 - By Katy

The morning of Christmas Eve, Lily left us this adorable little Christmas gift running around by the barn. Thanks Lily. Merry Christmas, indeed. We've decided to name her Merry. I have been supplementing her with a bottle so Merry and I have become...