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The Why and How of Homemade Lard

October 2, 2026

Lard is extremely simple to make at home. Simply render pork fat into usable, stable cooking oil by cooking it low and slow, and then pour off the oil. Compare...

The Why and How of Homemade Lard

October 2, 2026

Lard is extremely simple to make at home. Simply render pork fat into usable, stable cooking oil by cooking it low and slow, and then pour off the oil. Compare...

Biodiversity on the rented farm. Cows, pigs, an...

August 7, 2026

For a number of years, I've been wishing I could run chickens on our rented farm.

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Biodiversity on the rented farm. Cows, pigs, an...

August 7, 2026

For a number of years, I've been wishing I could run chickens on our rented farm.

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Pork and Veggie Skewers

July 24, 2026

The other evening, Bethany put these beautiful skewers together, and I grilled them on the old Weber charcoal grill, out on the deck.  What an delicious supper!

Pork and Veggie Skewers

July 24, 2026

The other evening, Bethany put these beautiful skewers together, and I grilled them on the old Weber charcoal grill, out on the deck.  What an delicious supper!

Bethany's Pulled Pork Tacos

July 10, 2026

Pulled Pork Tacos (Carnitas) For the Pork: 1 onion½ C orange juice¼ C lime juice 3 cloves garlic, minced1 T chili powder1 T salt1 t ground cumin1 t ground coriander1 t...

Bethany's Pulled Pork Tacos

July 10, 2026

Pulled Pork Tacos (Carnitas) For the Pork: 1 onion½ C orange juice¼ C lime juice 3 cloves garlic, minced1 T chili powder1 T salt1 t ground cumin1 t ground coriander1 t...