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The best way to reach me? Well, I do most of my communicating through Facebook via Andreas Homestead: Andreas Homestead You can always message me there. If you prefer, leave…
Growing our business
Since we are growing our chickens, ducks, turkeys, goats and eggs, we got to thinking why not grow our business too? So this year in addition to the Apex Farmers…
Chicken Jerky Anyone?
So I was looking for things I could eat while trying to stay away from junk food and carbs (whole blood sugar thing, ya know?) I’m eating cheese, nuts and…
Hurricane Matthew – What we learned
It’s been a week since Hurricane Matthew came through and while we did not have the flooding and damage others in our state have suffered, we did learn a few…
Moroccan Chicken
Yep, it’s what we had for dinner and mighty tasty too. Served with a small salad (OK, just lettuce) and wild rice. Couscous might have been more authentic, but I…
Beer Can Chicken
Ever made Beer Can Chicken? Me either. I know! With all the chicken I fix, how can I not have ever made this recipe? I usually rotisserie chicken but that…
Orange and Rosemary Jelly Chicken
Orange and Rosemary Jelly Chicken. What? That doesn’t sound good? Well, I’m sorry to say, you are mistaken because it is delicious! We started with 2 bone in chicken breasts,…
Duck Eggs
So we’re into duck eggs. We wanted to add ducks to our little farm, so this Spring we ordered a dozen Ancona ducks. They arrived in early March as these…
Goat Meat AKA Chevon or Cabrito, Capretto or at times even Mutton
So Andreas Homestead has entered the world of goat meat. Something I NEVER thought would happen, but, alas, never say never. Yes, we are raising our own goats for meat.…
To raise turkeys this year or not
OK, so here’s what’s going on. It is time for me to think turkeys. My supplier will have my turkeys available mid-June, so while everyone else is heading off on…