The Joel Salatin egg mobile concept has been on our radar for some time. These mobile coops can be scaled to work on any farm or homestead. This spring, we built our 8’ x 12’ egg mobile to hold a flock of 50-100 chickens. It turned out better than we ever dreamed and we’ll share…
A delicious alternative to the standard sweet version, topped with cheese and pesto, this savory Dutch pancake is perfect for an easy breakfast, lunch, or dinner. We’ve been making Dutch pancakes for years, but they have always been topped with fresh berries or berry sauce and whipped cream. Recently, someone shared with me how their…
A twist on traditional loaded nachos, these potato nachos have become a favorite dinner in our meal rotation. Load them up with whatever meat, cheese, veggies, and spices you are craving for a hearty and delicious dinner or appetizer. When Life Gives You Potatoes… We grow a lot of potatoes on our farmstead, well over…
Easy to make, basic ingredients, and nourishing, these peanut butter banana oatmeal cookies have it all. For the perfect snack or sweet treat, look no further! As our kids have gotten older, these have been one of their favorites, both to make and to eat. And I love that they have no added sugar besides…
This recipe has it all! Homemade cast iron pan pizza that’s quick and easy to make, has nutritious ingredients, and is delicious. Our go-to recipe when we need something fast that always has rave reviews. It Started By Mistake… A few months ago, I went to make this easy pizza dough with yogurt. In a…
This hearty and comforting spelt porridge is the perfect alternative to oatmeal and, in my opinion, tastes even better! Soaked spelt berries increases the digestibility and nutrition of this nourishing yet comforting breakfast. Especially in the winter, when the chickens may not be laying as well, this is one of our family’s favorite breakfasts. Make…
A family favorite in our meal rotation, this one pot cheesy chicken broccoli rice casserole is not just delicious but quick and easy to make! Perfect for a cold day, this casserole is nourishing comfort food at its finest. If you peruse our recipes, it won’t take long to discover that we eat a lot…
The perfect everyday meatball for any occasion! These simple meatballs without breadcrumbs have only 5 basic ingredients and can be mixed up in just a few minutes. I love making these in large batches to freeze for extra easy meal prep in the future. Oats Instead of Breadcrumbs We rarely have bread or bread crumbs…
Hearty, nutritious, easy, and delicious—these oatmeal pumpkin pancakes check all my boxes for the ideal recipe! A regular in our breakfast rotation, these simple pumpkin pancakes with just a handful of ingredients are a favorite in our family. Oatmeal Pumpkin Pancakes for the Win! It started with these blueberry oat pancakes. We love this recipe…
This butternut squash soup with chicken is one of the easiest to make, it tastes so good, and it’s highly nutritious. The perfect meal on a cold day! Benefits of Butternut Squash We grow a lot of storage crops on our farm. But butternut squash may be my favorite! It’s packed with vitamins, minerals, antioxidants,…