Recipes

Half of all the chicks I hatch each year are little roosters.  That means at least thirty-five young male birds have to find homes.  I only sell pullets with a rooster to make sure some males go quickly.  Everyone wants hens—roosters, not so much.  By selling trios and quartets, two or three pullets with a cockerel, I assure five or six roosters leave the farm.  Luckily there are people looking for just roosters and I usually sell ten or so that way every summer. By fall there are usually at least a dozen or more extra males hanging around.  I...

Sometimes when I want a taste of true comfort, nothing will do but a simple baked meatloaf. This no-meat-loaf only takes twenty minutes to prepare, uses just a few simple and common ingredients, and can be ready within an hour. Plus, it’s a one-dish recipe! This vegan meatloaf is perfect for when there’s not much time in the day– maybe there hasn’t even been enough time to go to the store… for a few days!– but you still want a vegan comfort meal. I know I’m in that boat sometimes, and on days like those comfort food is what you...

Hello from week 9 of lockdown here in California.  We’re hanging in there. How are you doing? My last life update was written just before the lockdown – March 9th. Since just about everything has changed since then, I thought I should update you. Here’s what I’d tell you if we were having a virtual coffee date right now, probably via Zoom while my kids watched TV. Our Quarantine Story March 13th was our last normalish day. Social distancing was a thing and Coronavirus was the hottest topic but I still didn’t fully grasp what would come. Not sure many...

Whether you’re looking for the best Father’s Day gifts or shopping for his next birthday milestone (the big 5-0 perhaps?), it’s always smart to keep the best gifts for Dad in mind, no matter the special occasion. This can consist of the perfect-for-him stocking stuffer or splurge-worthy Father’s Day gifts that he’s dreamt of for many years. Whatever you have in mind, just remember that this thoughtful gesture can serve as a humble thank you, letting him know you appreciate everything he’s done as a parent. It can also earn you goodwill heading into the holiday season (*wink*). However, searching...

Breakfast can be a tough meal to get protein into if you’re not having something like eggs, meat, Greek yogurt, or protein powder. But this easy oatmeal recipe packs 25+ grams of protein*! It’s also incredibly creamy and satisfying. The secret? Adding an egg at the end. Before you run away, hear me out! When you make pudding, the last step involves adding a beaten egg and some butter or margarine and cooking for a final minute or two. I didn’t think to add an egg to my oatmeal until I made rice pudding and wondered why the heck I...