Going to the store and buying eggs is so passé, backyard micro farms is where it’s at. Those living out in the country have always known the benefits of raising your own brood for the freshest of eggs. Due to current economic circumstances the practice of micro farming is gaining momentum, even among people that would never have thought of themselves as a “farmer”. For my … [Read more...] about Shell-Abrate Diversity: Cracking the Colorful World of Egg Variety!
Skills
How To Render Lard
Harvest and butchering season is upon us. Given that, its a good time to brush up on some skills that may come in handy after the harvest, and maybe even learn some new ones. Lard has a number of uses as a cooking fat—from baking to frying, and everything in between. Ever wonder how to render it yourself? Read on for more. Kinds of Fat As everyone knows, lard is made from … [Read more...] about How To Render Lard
How to Clean a Gizzard
Plenty of people eat ducks and chickens, but many are unaware they are throwing out some of the best bits with the entrails. Hearts, livers and even gizzards can make excellent eating, though that last one will take some serious prep work. Read on for how to clean a gizzard for use in gravy, or as even more substantial fare. Method 1: The Shallow Slice The easiest way to … [Read more...] about How to Clean a Gizzard
Types of Tobacco
Tobacco and tradition are synonymous in the United States, particularly its southeastern reaches. One of the many crops native exclusively to our shores, tobacco was once widely grown and widely exported, American tobacco being a gold standard among connoisseurs abroad. That said, its wide production stateside has become a shadow of itself; almost a mere memory. Obviously there … [Read more...] about Types of Tobacco
Fabricating Feathersticks
Looking for a fun family activity to while away the hours during the holiday lull? Have the kids run you out of tinder for your fireplace? Maybe its time to show them how to create one of the world's oldest fire starters: the humble featherstick. History The origins of the featherstick, as is usual with such simple forms of technology, are rather vague. Many civilizations … [Read more...] about Fabricating Feathersticks
