Greetings from The Coop #5

For the last few weeks we have embarked on the world of microgreens and growing them ourselves. We are totally hooked and will be scaling up our efforts to ensure we have them on hand year round. So far our favorites are Radish and Broccoli. We also tried pea and sunflower – but they wereContinue reading “Greetings from The Coop #5”

Greetings from The Coop #4

It has been really great to see the positive response this series is getting. I love getting the chance to share my passion for raising Chickens and ducks in my Modern Micro Homestead. They are a big part of my life, as they are the first task I complete every single day. I have toContinue reading “Greetings from The Coop #4”

Greetings from The Coop #3

Duck Eggs vs Chicken Eggs – what is the actual difference? In general the size is the most obvious difference, however it is not always the case. We have had both chickens and ducks for about 2 years now. More often than not the duck eggs are larger than the chicken eggs – even thoughContinue reading “Greetings from The Coop #3”

Greetings from The Coop #2

This week is all about the eggs. Of course eggs are one of the main purposes of tending to a flock of chickens & ducks. Eggs are such a great source of protein and important part of a well balanced diet. But if you have been to the grocery recipes, you probably see how quicklyContinue reading “Greetings from The Coop #2”

Greeting from The Coop #1

I talk about my backyard flock pretty often in my blog posts, but I haven’t ever really laid out what exactly it is that we have on our “Modern Micro Homestead”. I also get asked often how so many of my dishes have so many eggs in them. Well the short answer is – whenContinue reading “Greeting from The Coop #1”

Char Sui Fried Rice

Making classic Chinese take-out dishes at home can be super fun and a nice change of pace from the regularly scheduled programming. One of our family’s very favorite – we have to get it every time we order takeaway – is fried rice and specifically Chinese Barbequed Pork or Char Sui Fried Rice. This isContinue reading “Char Sui Fried Rice”

Blackstone Breakfast Quesadillas

This quesadilla has a whole breakfast melted together in a cheese filled tortilla. Plenty of eggs, bacon, ham and sausage mixed together to make the ultimate Blackstone Breakfast Quesadilla. This recipe will work for breakfast, lunch or dinner. It is also a great family gathering breakfast (like a holiday), as it can easily feed anContinue reading “Blackstone Breakfast Quesadillas”

My Appetizer Collection

Appetizers are one of those food categories that new recipes are always needed. My family likes to do appetizers nights every few weeks. A full meal dining on a variety of appetizers is a fun change of pace for weeknight dinners and it is a great time to try out new flavor profiles with yourContinue reading “My Appetizer Collection”

Classic Egg Salad

We have a mixed flock of backyard egg laying chickens. Which means that every so often we get an over abundance of eggs. It goes in waves with the seasons and with the types of meals we are making around the house. Every time we fill up both of our egg containers (about 4 dozen),Continue reading “Classic Egg Salad”

Asian Beef Bowl

Rice bowls are perfect for weeknight meals. You can layer up lots of flavor with ingredients you likely have on hand to make a hearty and tasty dinner. These Asian Beef Bowls pack a real flavor punch with the runny egg and Sriracha. And it really is a quick dinner to put together. You mightContinue reading “Asian Beef Bowl”

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