Souper Sunday: Black-Eyed Pea Soup and Coriander-Cayenne Skillet Cornbread

I hope everyone’s New Year was as restful and relaxing as Bindi’s New Year. Granted, she doesn’t have many things to worry over, except the occasional rain and snowfall, and any outside temperature below 70F (21C). But when any of those weather-related catastrophes happen to her, she can usually worm her way into the cozy … Continue reading →

Daddy’s Little Helper

Happy New Year to everyone from PRF! My brother caught Lois closely inspecting my Dad’s work yesterday. She gave a thorough investigation from below, then flew up to the work bench to inspect from above. He felt the pressure, but eventually she gave her approval and hopped down to dig for worms.    

Personality-Plus Poultry: My Plans Fall Apart

Note to the public: If you want to be responsible carnivores and raise chickens for meat, do yourselves a favor and choose a wild breed. At least, more wild than Buff Orpingtons. Inspired by the responsible animal husbandry touted by Hugh Fearnley Whittingstall, Mike Robinson and other small farmers and cooks dotting the English Countryside, … Continue reading →