Opossums. Some folks love them and some hate them, but should you really allow them to hang around your homestead? As it turns out, these oft-derided marsupials have some great benefits, alongside a few drawbacks. Read on for some facts about the common North American opossum, otherwise known as the Virginia opossum. Natural Scavengers and Stealthy Hunters Opossums are … [Read more...] about Opossum Primer
Chevre 101
As I write this, it’s just around mealtime, which may have slightly influenced my choice of topic. If you’ve come here from Part One of our goat series, chances are you already know what you’re in for, but if not, welcome to basic cheese-making 101! Today we’ll be tackling the simplest cheese I’m aware of, which as it happens, can be made from the milk of your very own goats. … [Read more...] about Chevre 101
Get Your Goats: Part 1
As we kick off what I can only imagine will be a fairly long-running series on the rearing of our cantankerous caprine friends, as well as their broader usages, I feel compelled to present a disclaimer--I am far from impartial. I grew up caring for a small flock of goats, and they are far and away my favorite four-legged companions, tied even with the loyal canine. As such, if … [Read more...] about Get Your Goats: Part 1
Sweet Sorghum: A Southern Sugar Substitute
If you’re from anywhere south of the Mason-Dixon, you can likely stop reading right now--chances are you could write your own piece on sweet sorghum, and may even have some growing in your yard at this very moment. If this is the first you’re hearing about this sweet little substitute however, read on for some information on how this type of sorghum could fill the sorely missed … [Read more...] about Sweet Sorghum: A Southern Sugar Substitute
Got Goat Milk?
Cow’s milk has been a staple on the American continent since the Spanish brought the first cattle to Mexico in 1525, and it’s not too hard to see why. Milk has a plethora of uses--from cereal, to cheese, to pancakes and more, milk can be utilized in just about anything. It is, however, not the only option. One far older choice has largely fallen out of vogue in this country, … [Read more...] about Got Goat Milk?
