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Our Basic Chicken Stock
Below is a simple recipe for a basic chicken stock that we use around the farm during the fall/winter at least once a week. Enjoy! - 1 whole stewing chicken - 2 Tbsp. vinegar - Chicken feet (optional - adds gelatin to the broth) - 1 onion, coarsely chopped - 2...
read moreGiving Thanks
It's hard to believe that November is here already... The last 10 months have gone by so quickly, and I know I'm not the only one experiencing the "time flies" phenomenon. As we approach the upcoming busyness and somewhat frantic pace of the "Holiday" Season, my hope...
read moreSeriously Healing Chicken Soup
We found this recipe on the Nourishing Days Blog... And we love it! Especially this past week, considering over half of our family has come down with a nasty cold/virus thing that has knocked us off our feet. But thank goodness for chicken stock and a good supply of...
read moreSavoring the Seasons
Guest post by Dr. Kim Dulaney, wife, mother, physician, and blogger at This Good Medicine When I was a child, our family would always give up sweets for Lent--the 40 days of preparation before Easter. No dessert, no candy, no jelly, no cookies, no cake....
read moreTurkey Talk Time!
It's time to talk turkey... well, not really, but it's time to start thinking about them for Thanksgiving. We have a handful of our beautiful pastured Mammoth Bronze Turkeys available and encourage you to make your reservations as soon as possible! It's easy......
read moreFast Food
Fast Food by Dr. Kim Dulaney of This Good Medicine I’m going to go out on a limb here and attack an American icon. I’d like to talk to you about the evil of Fast Food. Yes, evil. I know, it’s a strong word: one that is usually reserved for mass murderers and heartless...
read moreGrandpa Dave’s Food Story
By Dave Werner of Four Corners Farm Upon arriving to live at Four Corners Farm in May 2011, I weighed 236 pounds. Over the course of my adult life, I have weighed as little as 196 but only for a short while. I am 6’ 2” tall and weighed 165 when graduating from high...
read moreRub a Rub Rub!
What was that? Rub? Yes. A Rub. Simple word isn't it? Ever thought of giving your fresh chicken a rub? A homemade rub is a simple way to flavor it up before you bake, roast or grill a tasty Four Corners Farm chicken! Enjoy a couple of our favorite recipes for...
read moreWhat’s the Deal with GMO’s?
Why We Stand Firm in Our Feed Choice There’s the saying, “you are what you eat.” And more often than not it is used in a joking sort of manner – however, there is such an underlying layer of truth in the statement that it deserves further attention. Let’s say you’re...
read moreSpring has Sprung
Our first batch of chicks arrived last week... 50 Cornish Cross and 50 Freedom Rangers! Their peeping and pecking, scratching and stretching are always so enjoyable to observe. We also have been busy preparing our garden, building a new fence, sowing starter seeds,...
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