Our Farm Blog

Read below for some homegrown, local food inspiration plus a little bit of the farm life….

  • “Mooo”vable Fences

    By Julia Asper, ( 2-minute read) One natural we naturally use the land to raise our animals is with movable fencing so we can “mooo”ve the animals to new spaces. It takes a lot more work, but I think it really helps them get better nutrition, and it helps the land get a break. I’m…

  • Kitchen Storage: Historical Approach

    “Stowing away in unfussy cabinets, boxes, and chests the practical necessities of modern life” p. 100 ,Easy Country by Katrin Cargill. “Built-in cabinets were the earliest form of country storage.…Many were lockable and were used primarily to store foodstuffs, especially expensive bought items such as tea, spices, and sugar, which they kept safe and dry,…

  • zucchini bread homemade with our eggs

    Why rich eggs are better for baking

    How many times have you wondered if your eggs are causing problems when baking? Bakers know the secret–better eggs bake better. Why? It’s all in the chemistry. Bonnie sent a text to me a few months ago sharing that our eggs helped make her muffins better. Then, Jamey said he was using our eggs to bake his…

  • guide to home-cooking pastured chicken

    Simplify Your Meals: Easy Tips for Cooking Pastured Chicken (Perfect for Lunches!)

    Just in time—our new guide is ready to help you get the most out of pastured chicken.It has 4 simple, pro-level tips on brining, defrosting, resting, and also a recipe tip I use—the basics of what you need to turn high-quality chicken into flavorful, juicy meals. Think of it like an easy mini cooking class:…

  • pastured chicken at asper family farm

    Feeding Our Family Well: How We Afford Pastured Chicken

    In America, we’ve been conditioned to believe chicken should be cheap.But behind that bargain price is a hidden cost—paid in our health, in the welfare of the animals, and in the quality of our meals. Most store-bought chicken is raised on GMO soy and corn, in crowded barns, designed for speed and scale—not nourishment. Our…

  • Plan a Beautiful Southern Easter Sunday Dinner

    When Easter rolls around in South Carolina, it’s something special. Azaleas burst into bloom, Dogwood trees are covered in soft, snow-like blossoms (technically leaves!), bees start humming again, the grass is rich and green, and the sunshine is warm and mild. Around here, we often call it “Resurrection Day” to honor the deeper meaning of…

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