Good Bye 2014
It has been a very good year. Wally and I did not send out our holiday newsletter this year. I am not entirely sure why. Partially because neither of us could think of anything momentous that happened except for our move. Our move
Month: December 2014
Food
I was thinking about the post that was just published this morning entitled “Thoughts on Quitting.” I honestly do not think I can quit raising food, in fact I know I cannot because I cannot afford nor do I trust many people
Thoughts on Quitting
When Wally and I were exploring places to purchase and move, we looked for property that would be both affordable and not be so big that we could not take care of it as we aged. The goal is to look after
Slow Food Ark of Taste
I am a fan of the Slow Food Ark of Taste. The rabbits that we raise, Silver Fox, are listed with the Slow Food Ark of Taste. I plan this year to plant a number of the plants listed with the Slow
Got A LOT done yesterday
After spending MANY days in slugdom, Wally and I got a lot done yesterday. We got the boys, Guy and Joseph, over and while I was at the doctor for my year check-up (yes, I go to the doctor once a year,
Rabbit Tamale Pie
Made this recipe yesterday and it was amazing! I make and use a lot of shredded rabbit. Knowing I was going to make a Mexican-inspired recipe with the shredded rabbit, I poached it in beer and Mexican-type spices. A lot of people
Happy Winter Solstice 2014
May the Solstice and turning of the wheel bring you love, peace and good fortune in the coming year. Welcome the returning sun with joy. Happy Solstice 2014 from Spellcast Farm!
The best laid plans …
So much for plans. Woke up this morning to rain. Earlier this week, there was a 100 percent chance of rain, then the percentage went down throughout the week to almost zero. Well, as I write this, it is cloudy and raining.
Very Excited!
We were going to start putting up fence to the second pasture this Saturday, but we thought we were going to get rained out so we cancelled our help (two young boys, Guy and Joseph Perkins, who have been an incredibly amazing
First Full Day Off
I’m sitting here writing this on my first full day off from what was the most challenging semester of my four semesters attending CVCC. I honestly did not think that I would be able to get all A’s this semester given the