Red, White and Who?

As I type this, Ryan and I are eagerly awaiting the results of the 2012 Presidential Election. The election that could impact our future children. The election that has been arguably the closest race in history. The election that has divided Facebook friends and…

The Sun, the Rain and the Appleseed!

“How did God produce apples like this without rain???” The answer, of course, is that ONLY GOD could produce apples without rain!!! Our grandchildren helped us pick the apples over Labor Day weekend. At first 21 month-old Luke thought the tree was full of pretty balls…

From Discouragement to Hope…

Oh, to be like Habakkuk: “Though the fig tree should not blossom”  “And there be no fruit on the vines,”   “Though the yield of the olive should fail And the fields produce no food,”  “Though the flock should be cut off from the fold…

The Cows Get Personal About Their Feed

“Sodium bicarbonate? No way.”   “Not our calves!” “We checked. There is NO sodium Bicarbonate in our feed! We simply wouldn’t have it.” “And the largest feedlot in this area does not feed sodium bicarbonate to their calves either!!”   “Though some rain to help the…

What’s the Difference between Commercial Beef, Natural Beef, Kosher Beef, and Grass-fed Beef?

James Beard Award Winner, Deborah Krasner, has written a beautifully illustrated cookbook entitled, GOOD MEAT, The Complete Guide to Sourcing and Cooking Sustainable Meat.  Ms. Krasner’s definition of Commercial beef was our “conversation starter” at lunch today. (Actually, it was a distraction from discussing THE DROUGHT.)…