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Chef Christopher Ray Talks How Top Chefs Influence Changes in Food
Those who have the biggest hand in preparing our food hold a responsibility to transmit core values to consumers. Here’s how chefs can influence a change in food culture. Here in America, and indeed across the world, there is a growing interest in how chefs can influence a change in food culture. I’ve been a…
Read MoreRed and Green Cabbage Coleslaw
Red and Green Cabbage Coleslaw (Great on the Slow Cooker Texas Pulled Pork Sandwiches) Ingredients 1/2 head green cabbage, finely shredded 1/2 head red cabbage, finely shredded 2 large carrots, finely shredded 1/2 red onion, finely sliced 3/4 cup mayonnaise 3 tablespoons cider vinegar 2 tablespoons sugar Salt and freshly ground black pepper Directions Combine…
Read MoreSlow Cooker Texas Pulled Pork
Recipe By:cmccreight “Slow cooked, Texas-style pulled pork that is served on a buttered and toasted roll. My family’s favorite.” Pulled Pork Ingredients 1 teaspoon vegetable oil 1 (4 pound) pork shoulder roast 1 cup barbeque sauce 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar 1/2 cup chicken broth 1/4 cup light brown sugar 1 tablespoon prepared yellow mustard…
Read MoreSpooner farmer uses horse ‘poo-bricks’ for heat
Sherry Sutton-Zanardo held a fuel brick she made from horse droppings. She and her husband, Matt, have been burning the “poo bricks” in their wood-burning furnace for the past two winters to help heat their home.SPOONER — Sherry Sutton-Zanardo has discovered a new type of horsepower, making heating fuel from her horses’ manure. She and…
Read MoreSpectrum West with Al Ross
Ross welcomed Perrin, well known for her soulful accordion playing and singing voice, who performed in-studio. Perrin will perform at the Mabel Tainter Center for the Arts in Menomonie on February 10 with storyteller Kevin Kling, who is well known to the WPR audience from his many appearances on NPR’s All Things Considered. Sherry Sutton…
Read MoreInstant Pot (Pressure Cooker) Mangalitsa Pork Carnitas and Almond Salsa
Recipe by Michelle Tam Ingredients 3 pounds boneless pork shoulder roast 2 teaspoons kosher salt, 2 teaspoons ground cumin 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 1 teaspoons crushed dried oregano 1 medium orange 6 garlic cloves, peeled 1 large yellow onion, peeled and quartered 1 dried bay leaf 1 tablespoon lard 1 small white onion, finely…
Read MoreWinter Chores on a Biodiverse Mangalitsa Pig Farm
Thinking about raising Mangalitsa pigs yourself? Here’s a quick look at winter chores here on our beautiful, biodiverse farm. Sure, we love raising Mangalitsa pigs and providing people with quality, sustainable pork products. But we’re just one farm. It’s only when we all join together in defense of our bodies and the environment that real…
Read MoreI’ll Never Use a Farrowing Crate for Raising Mangalitsa Pigs … and Here’s Why
New to raising Mangalitsa pigs? Or just curious about the process? You’re likely wondering whether a farrowing crate is a good idea. Well, spoiler alert: It’s not. Many people ask me questions about raising Mangalitsa pigs. One of the most common is whether I use a farrowing crate. The answer is a decided, no-holds-barred no.…
Read MoreHow to Support Sustainable Agriculture
If you’re wondering how to support sustainable agriculture, here’s a quick guide to get you started. Supporting sustainable agriculture might seem like an impossible feat. The truth is, it’s nothing more than a series of small daily choices. As we like to say around here at Chickadee Hills Homestead, “You vote every time you put…
Read MoreHealthy Soil Creates Strong Immune Systems
Do you understand how healthy soil creates strong immune systems? When you do, you’ll be even more excited about sustainable agriculture. Knowing what you know about building strong immune systems, would you feed your family chemical-laden unhealthy food on purpose? Of course not! You put a ton of thought and effort into your diet, with…
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