Monthly Archives: October 2011

Let The Breeding Begin

Posted on October 26, 2011 by

Well, it’s breeding time again, and this year’s show immediately turned out better than last year’s sit-on-the-sidelines-waiting-for-some-action flop. Remember last year?  We took Canela and Lucy to a farm to be bred, with our only breeding experience being a book … Continue reading →

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Come Take A Class!

Posted on October 18, 2011 by

Gift Certificates are Available for All Classes!! (Special Classes/Dates Available On Request!    Weekdays are also available, just ask!  Just Ask If You Don’t See A Date That Works For You!) The Goat Cheese Making Class!  ***Most Popular!!***         … Continue reading →

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Recipe of the Day #12: Homemade Goat’s Milk Caramel Sauce

Posted on October 12, 2011 by

For some reason, I got the urge to make caramel yesterday.  Oddly, though, I don’t even like caramel.  And, I’ve never made it.  So, really, I’m surprised I’d ever have a craving for it.  But, the craving was worth it. … Continue reading →

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Come To The Homestead Fair!!! TODAY!!

Posted on October 8, 2011 by

If you live in Colorado Springs…or anywhere within a two hour radius…come to The First Annual Homestead Fair!  It’s today (Saturday, October 8, 2011) at Good Earth Garden Center from 9-5 and it’s FREE!!! Location:  Good Earth Garden Center, 1330 … Continue reading →

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Crunchy Betty….wAs HeRe!

Posted on October 6, 2011 by

And, she’s awesome!!!  I admit, when her book came out, I was a little nervous to email her, she seemed so accomplished and famous and all…but, being that we live in the same city, I took the chance that maybe….just … Continue reading →

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I’m Still Not Sure If I Should Share This

Posted on October 3, 2011 by

There are some things in life you just don’t share.  Some stories that are better kept under wraps.  Things that society might say:  ”Ooooo.  Gross.  That’s tooooooo personal.  We just don’t talk about things like thaaaaaat.” In honoring our culture’s … Continue reading →

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Feeding Our Families and Our Farmers

Posted on October 3, 2011 by

I write some funny stories, some serious stories, some recipes and some opinions.  This one is just plain important.  And I didn’t write it. It’s by Mike Callicrate of Ranch Foods Direct, he wrote it for The Colorado Catholic Herald. … Continue reading →

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