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”

Pancake Tacos

Taco Tuesdays don’t just have to be about dinner, right? These Pancake Tacos are not just fun to eat they are fun to make! Whether you make them for breakfast, brunch or dinner, they are going to be a hit. The soft pillowy pancakes stuffed with sausage AND bacon and then layered up with fluffyContinue reading “Pancake Tacos”

Quick Breakfast Wraps

Not everything named Breakfast has to be served at breakfast time. We have breakfast for lunch or dinner quite frequently. These Quick Breakfast Wraps are perfect for any meal of the day, super easy to make and a great on the go recipe. They are also really great for camping or to make ahead. WhenContinue reading “Quick Breakfast Wraps”

BEC Pizza

We love our pizza around here, but sometimes we really need to switch things up and try something a little different. So what make a pizza a pizza? In my house, it’s a crust (dough, cauliflower or even chicken), with a sauce or soft cheese, ingredients (meat and/or veggies) topped with more cheese. And byContinue reading “BEC Pizza”

Bagel Breakfast Sliders

Breakfast, brunch, lunch or dinner – these Bagel Breakfast Sliders are the recipe you need in your life. The simplicity of these delicious – and filling – sliders is what makes it the perfect dish for any meal of the day, any day of the week. By combining some simple ingredients, you can create aContinue reading “Bagel Breakfast Sliders”

Pickle Potato Salad

Another day dreaming of summer means another potato salad! This one might just be the best ever – at least if you ask my kids, who have already asked for it again three times. Which is especially funny because they all say they don’t like pickles! Now I know pickles are one of those foodsContinue reading “Pickle Potato Salad”

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