Author Archives: Steve

Neighbors

Posted on February 10, 2013 by Steve

Many have already heard this short but significant (to us, anyway) story, but there are some who haven’t that may enjoy hearing it as much as I have enjoyed telling it… On the morning of the storm the tractor would not start.  It … Continue reading →

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All in a Day’s Work

Posted on February 3, 2013 by Steve

Everybody, without exception, does chores on the farm.  One of the Retrievers’ chores is to take the kids for a walk every day.  They’re pretty good natured about it, unlike our dishwashers and garbage-taker-outers. The one thing that we’ve discovered over … Continue reading →

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Early Soupy

Posted on January 10, 2013 by Steve

Without knowing it at the time, some of the soppresata that we made was smaller than it should have been.  Apparently it is not customary to use pig casings; most soupy makers use cow casings which make a much larger link.  I wonder just … Continue reading →

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Soppressata

Posted on November 23, 2012 by Steve

Or “soupy” for short, if you don’t know, is a type of italian salami.  You can buy it in some stores, but you have not experienced soupy as it was meant to be unless you are are from an old Italian family who knows the … Continue reading →

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Country Road

Posted on November 4, 2012 by Steve
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Finished Product

Posted on October 13, 2011 by Steve

A few people have asked, so this is what pastured chicken looks like at the final phase of processing.  Yummm…..

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Mending Fences

Posted on October 9, 2011 by Steve

They say that good fences make good neighbors.  I’m not sure about that when it comes to people, but it is certainly true when it comes to animals, especially when you just happen to have one of the most respected organic gardeners … Continue reading →

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Weathervane?

Posted on October 4, 2011 by Steve
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Clearing Land

Posted on October 2, 2011 by Steve

Many years ago, I’m not sure how many, our little property, like most property in New England, was a farm.  The evidence still exists in the form of many old, deteriorated, and sometimes buried stone walls which separated pastures, a few very old fence posts, … Continue reading →

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Cowboy Candy

Posted on September 27, 2011 by Steve

I found a recipe for Candied Jalapenos and had to try it.  Now I haven’t “tried” it, as in, Eaten it… yet… but I CAN’T wait!! Cut up 3 lbs of Jalapenos… please use gloves and protective eye wear (someday … Continue reading →

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