Author Archives: Kelli Miller

This was the sight that greeted me after work today when I headed out to feed the chickens and ducks. Immediately I set down my pail of hot water and trotted back to the house for the camera. That’s what … Continue reading →

All of the cattle staring at the crazy girl with the camera. It’s finally winter. Brrrr! My ducks refuse to come back to the house. They’re hanging out on the neighbors’ side of the creek along the bank. So I … Continue reading →

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 →

Cow and chickens Olivia and I went to Iowa City yesterday for another followup on her new eardrum. It ended up feeling like a real waste of 6 hours of driving. The doctor took a look in her ear, declared … Continue reading →