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Freezing Blackberries

Posted on September 9, 2011 by jkmcintyre

Here is a simple recipe to work from: 1 banana 1/2 OJ 1/2 yoghurt splash of milk up to 1/2 c frozen berries Blend at high speed until desired consistency. You may want to add ice if you like it … Continue reading →

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Pullet Eggs

Posted on August 29, 2011 by jkmcintyre

One of our new chickens, The White Queen, has started laying (4.5 mo old SLW). It began a few days prior with a submissive squat, followed by frantic searching for ‘The Safe Place’.  Mostly this involved poking about the yard … Continue reading →

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The Year in Garlic

Posted on August 21, 2011 by jkmcintyre

A few weeks ago I dug the remaining garlic. Today, I finally trimmed down the bulbs for storage. I have already started using them, but I am hoping the remaining 80+ bulbs will take me through the year. Some years … Continue reading →

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Rooster

Posted on July 18, 2011 by jkmcintyre

Every day the past few weeks, I would consider Roo. ‘Could this possibly be a hen?’ So pretty, with the bright red feathers.  Huge feet. Long amber feathers grew on his neck (called hackles, see diagram below), and the feathers … Continue reading →

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