I admit it, I have a major cheesecake weakness. It’s definitely my favorite dessert. Because of that, I have tried A LOT of cheesecake recipes. My favorite kind of cheesecake is a nice, creamy NY-style cheesecake and this recipe never disappoints. You can add your favorite topping (I like fresh strawberries) but it is honestly …
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Fresh veggies play an important part in keeping us all healthy. Essential vitamins & minerals protect our cells from disease and give our bodies the fuel they need. The same is true for your pets & livestock! The costs for fresh, organic food for your animals can sometimes be prohibitive if you have a large …
I like having plants around the house but I only really have two south-facing windows and they are shaded much of the afternoon by a large tree. Luckily, we have a sunroom off the south side of the house with three full walls of ceiling to knee-level windows. It would be a great place to …
Mostly healthy and an easy, no-bake recipe – yes please! Don’t be fooled by the chocolate coating, under the sweet chocolate they are packed with goodness, and wholesome, filling whole grains & protein. These power balls are sweet enough to satisfy even the sweetest of sweet tooth and will help you power through the afternoon. …
I love a good frittata! My hubby got me some gorgeous enameled cast iron pans and this is one of the first meals I tried out with the skillet. It was so yummy! I think an excellent addition to this recipe would be some diced tomatoes to compliment the spice of the sausage (maybe …
The biggest factor in having a successful gardening season is to plan ahead! Late winter, when your beds are snoozing under a blanket of snow is the perfect time to lay the framework for an amazing gardening season. Your garden planning is going to look different depending on where you live. Here in New England, we …
Did you know that over half the breeds of chickens in America are on the endangered list? How is it possible that an animal that most of us think of as commonplace, be endangered? With the popularity of industrialized farming, the small family farms have gradually fallen away. With them have fallen the wonderful variety …
Most commercial dog shampoos are almost exclusively made from synthetic ingredients. They might throw in a natural extract or two so their marketing team can tout it as a “natural” product, but don’t be fooled, those extracts are usually pretty low down on the ingredients list. Just to name a few of the nasty ingredients commonly …
I love using the deep litter method for coop maintenance! Not only does it save you time but when properly implemented it gives you rich garden compost material, can help keep your flock healthy, and can even help keep them warm in winter. What is Deep Litter Method? Essentially, it is when you allow manure & …
What is GI Stasis? Gastro-Intestinal Stasis is inactivity (stasis) of the digestive system. Rabbits have special digestive systems Rabbits are herbivores, herbivores that eat a very high fiber diet which would be too hard for many animals to digest. Because of this, their bodies have a special “sac” in between their small & large intestines called …