Monthly Archives: January 2007

Updated: fixed the PFI link Ike thinks he’s a lap dog. I’m off to the PFI Conference. Looking forward to meeting up with acquaintances old and new, ideas and inspiration, and of course the all-Iowa food! Better pack my stretchy … Continue reading →

The last of the ’06 beef will be butchered in a couple of weeks. We have one quarter left, just shoot me an email if you want it: themillers92 (at) osage (dot) net We do also have one whole steer … Continue reading →

Some days for my lunch break I grab the camera and head outside. I need the fresh air and a little distance from my computer monitor. These days it’s dark by the time I get out to do chicken chores, … Continue reading →

Madeline’s favorite part of chores is driving the tractor. As she’s taken on responsibility for feeding the breeding gilts and boar, I’ve noticed a marked increase in confidence in her. A good thing to have entering the middle school years.

(or, Why some people think we’re crazy) Last time we had beef butchered I asked the locker to save us 20 pounds of fat. They don’t render lard anymore, because their machine broke and there just isn’t much call for … Continue reading →

10-Grain Bread loaves I baked as a Christmas gift So, vacation’s over. I enjoyed a much-needed break from my computers. But tomorrow it’s back to the day job. Being an everyday listmaker, you can imagine that the New Year’s Resolution … Continue reading →