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I heard about another possible 'method' for butter making. Being the inquisitive person I am, I gave it a try. It was using an electric ice cream maker. Not much to report except that there is nowhere near enough rotation speed to churn butter! It was a complete flop. Now you know, too!  ;)

Whew, it has been a while. We've had an exceptionally busy summer. Well, make that year! Travel, visiting relatives, new puppy, finding land, trips to the land, and all the usual acitivities of life in between, I am almost breathless!

This, if course, means our rabbit breeding schedule has been completely defunct. We had to cut back on our herd, too. Then the Does decided they weren't interested. We'll see about that! We added some mood lighting and finally two are b...

... marks the day our purchase of land was finalized!!! We found our special place in the country on which to establish our dream of a self-sufficient farm. For details, pics nad lots more information, visit our Blog "Journey Into the Country".

I've been wanting to make freezer jam for a few years now. Between forgetting about it and feeling a lack of confidence (although unwarranted according to expert freezer jam-makers), I just have never learned. Until yesterday, that is!

Thanks to my sister, one of the aforementioned experts, I was encouraged and assisted to take the plunge! We went together to purchase half flats...

It's time to say goodbye to our dear little hens. It is strangely quiet without the sound of their cute noises. We miss their feather-bloomered selves running around chasing whatnot and watching them scratch around the yard. We miss them a lot!

Thank you, girls, for the hours of entertainment and the fabulous eggs. We'll never forget the lessons learned from you. Our next h...

On June 28, 2009, Greer joined our homestead family. She was born to Tanner and Haylie in Lynnwood, WA, at Glimmercroft Farm. Although she was a gleam in our eyes, her arrival came quite unexpectedly.

We thought Spring of 2010 would be the right time for a puppy. With our move to NE Washington planned for around then, we knew we'd need another dog (an ES was a must) to form a t...

I've been experimenting with home butter making. First, it's not as tricky or difficult as I thought. Second, it is delicous! I know of three ways to make butter, besides the big churn or dasher types. 1) put the cream in a jar and shake it; 2) put the cream in a food processor and process; 3) put the cream in a stand mixer bowl and whip it.

I decided to try all three methods t...

The weather has been glorious- warm sunshine and temps in the 70's. Spring is off to a terrific start. I have a feeling this year will be near perfect for our veggie garden. One can hope, at least!

Tom readied 6 garden beds yesterday evening, so today I planted seeds for: spincah, peas, lettuce, tomatos, cucumbers and radish. Tomorrow I hope to get summer squash and leek seeds i...

Several months ago, Evans, the Vanodine manufacturer in England, applied to renew Vanodine shipping to the U.S.  Yesterday, we received news that they are still unable to re-establish shipments.

Unfortunately, this means for us that we will no longer be able to sell Vanodine to you as our stock has been extinguished. We, as well as our U.S. supplier "vanodine.com", remain hopeful that shipments will resume ...

Depsite the rather winter-like weather, one listen at the kitchen window and we know it's spring! The Robins and Wrens are back with their hopping and singing ways, the plum and maple tree budds are about ready to burst open. Baby bunnies are expected next week. Glorious spring!

I have updated the "Farm Kitchen" page to include the recipe archives. I'm taking a break from the Re...