I wanted to take a minute and share something that most people don't realize when it comes to how animals are fed before becoming food for your table. You've heard the saying, "you are what you eat" right? That's true, but it may be more accurate to say "you are what...
How To Choose The Best Eggs For Your Family
Not sure what eggs to choose for your family? This post shares four common categories of eggs. Learn the difference and which can help your family the most.
Why Bone-In Makes the Most Flavorful Chicken Meat
I recently met a new friend who needed help butchering her chickens. It was her first time raising her own meat birds, and it was my first time butchering animals for food…needless to say, it was a great learning experience for both of us. As a result, my family took...
3 Top Reasons To Avoid Soy Products (And Animals Fed Soy)
Soy is everywhere. It appears in almost any processed food product, in baby formula, as a main dish and a condiment, and even in animal products from animals fed soy (second-hand soy? No thanks!). Some even consider soy a superfood--but is it really that good for you?...
The Top 3 Differences Between Yogurt and Kefir
As a teenager and college student, I spent much of my time battling digestive issues. Constipation, bloating, intense gas pains, unending cravings leading to weight gain, and even a trip to the ER because my intestines shut down (called "ileus"). These annoying and...
Tips for Fresher Milk
Bring your cooler. Before you head out the door on delivery day, you’ll want to grab a cooler that fits the number of bottles you expect to take home. Toss a couple blue ice packs or crack a few trays of ice into the cooler and shut the lid. This should be plenty for...