Monthly Archives for July, 2011

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Pasta a la Carbonara with Leeks and Arugula

Posted on: July 31st, 2011 by
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Sometimes you don't know you're looking for something until you find it.

Sometimes you're just minding your own (or everybody else's) business mindlessly surfing through facebook when a friend of yours posts a recipe to another friend of yours … Continue reading the story "Pasta a la Carbonara with Leeks and Arugula"

Household Items You Can Use in the Garden

Posted on: July 30th, 2011 by
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I've decided to build upon my tips for frugal gardeners. This however has more to do with using items you probably already have in your house.

Aspirin - Dissolve 3/4 of an uncoated asprin tablet in 1 gallon of … Continue reading the story "Household Items You Can Use in the Garden"

Reader Questions – Accepting the Chicks

Posted on: July 28th, 2011 by
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Our Broody Speckled Sussex
 When we first gave chicks to our two broody hens, Lynda from the Wisdom of the Radish and author of a book with the same name … Continue reading the story "Reader Questions – Accepting the Chicks"

Roasting Your Own Coffee with a Popcorn Popper

Posted on: July 27th, 2011 by
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Coffee. I can't be functional without it. I hate to say that, but I must admit I have an addiction. My husband, Tom, and I took on a challenge to not buy food at the grocery store or restaurants for a … Continue reading the story "Roasting Your Own Coffee with a Popcorn Popper"

Flickr of Inspiration – Watermelon

Posted on: July 26th, 2011 by
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Watermelon, originally uploaded by ari mail.

We grow Orangeglo Watermelons, which are a very tasty heirloom variety. Ours aren't ready yet, but I'm looking forward to when they are!


The Perennial Plate

Posted on: July 25th, 2011 by
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Have you heard of the Perennial Plate yet? Daniel Klein and Mirra Fine are touring the country to find stories of sustainable food. This episode is when they came to visit the SF Bay Area and they spent a bit of time at Pluck and Feather. I look forward to next week's episode featuring Hank Shaw.


2012 Production

Total eggs: 463

Total honey (lbs):0

Total Milk produced (gallons): 43.35

Total Meat (lbs): 16.06 lbs

Harvested Produce (lbs): 54.89 lbs

Savings: $1,452.18

Expenditures: $1,812.25

Total Savings :-$360.07

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