Took the time to go to a local farm auction today.I was thrilled to find a surge milker and a pasteurizer. I'm trying to build my own milking machine.It's kind of a quest at this point.If anyone knows anything about doing this I'm always willing to listen.
Found some chicken nest boxes also. There were 3 of them, only one of them was decent. Everything at the auction went high so I decided it was time to stop freezing my feet off and call it a day.
Decided today was the day to clean out the barn. Put all of the girls out in the barn lot, got out the tractor and got busy. Hadn't realized I'd let it go too long. It definitely was a job for the handy dandy tractor.
I let Murphy run around like a nut. He loves being the only boy on the place. He rules the roost. I hadn't really planned on keeping a buck. I'm so glad Andrea talked me into it. He's been a joy. Hopefully I'll have one of his babies on the ground this year.
Tonight was "girls night out". We've got a very nice Wine Shop in the area. Tim and Art Bohlen are always willing to let the locals use the hall for events. We had a Mary Kay party. I brought some home made crackers and goat cheese. It's always a hit and I'm proud to share what I'm learning in my new life. It's always fun to meet your neighbors. I was wiped from a long day so I didn't last too long.
Saturday, February 23, 2008
Friday, February 22, 2008
Whole wheat english muffin experiment
This week I've been a baking nut...serious case of cabin fever!
I found this recipe for Stone Ground Whole Wheat English Muffins.It was printed on the back of the Arrowhead Mills bag.I'd hoped I'd be able to link to the recipe.But no such luck.Here goes.
1 tsp.Active dry yeast
1/4 C. canola oil
1 C.warm water
1/2 C. raisins( I used dried apricots)
1 tsp.sea salt
2 C. Whole wheat flour
2 Tbs.molasses
1 C. Flour( I use King Arthur All purpose)
I made this in my Zojirushi Bread Maker. Just toss all the ingredients in the pan and run it through the dough cycle.I took it out before it had finished rising. Roll the ingredients to about 1 inch thick( a little less would be fine) and let it raise for about 45 mins. Heat a griddle to about 300 degrees. Cook the muffins for about 7 mins(until the bottoms are brown) each side.I'm keeping them in the oven overnight.I'll let you know how they are in the morning.
I found this recipe for Stone Ground Whole Wheat English Muffins.It was printed on the back of the Arrowhead Mills bag.I'd hoped I'd be able to link to the recipe.But no such luck.Here goes.
1 tsp.Active dry yeast
1/4 C. canola oil
1 C.warm water
1/2 C. raisins( I used dried apricots)
1 tsp.sea salt
2 C. Whole wheat flour
2 Tbs.molasses
1 C. Flour( I use King Arthur All purpose)
I made this in my Zojirushi Bread Maker. Just toss all the ingredients in the pan and run it through the dough cycle.I took it out before it had finished rising. Roll the ingredients to about 1 inch thick( a little less would be fine) and let it raise for about 45 mins. Heat a griddle to about 300 degrees. Cook the muffins for about 7 mins(until the bottoms are brown) each side.I'm keeping them in the oven overnight.I'll let you know how they are in the morning.
Whole wheat english muffin experiment
This week I've been a baking nut...serious case of cabin fever!
I found this recipe for Stone Ground Whole Wheat English Muffins.It was printed on the back of the Arrowhead Mills bag.I'd hoped I'd be able to link to the recipe.But no such luck.Here goes.
1 tsp.Active dry yeast 1/4 C. canola oil
1 C.warm water 1/2 C. raisins( I used dried apricots)
1 tsp.sea salt 2 C. Whole wheat flour
2 Tbs.molasses 1 C. Flour( I use King Arthur All purpose)
I made this in my Zojirushi Bread Maker. Just toss all the ingredients in the pan and run it through the dough cycle.I took it out before it had finished rising. Roll the ingredients to about 1 inch thick( a little less would be fine) and let it raise for about 45 mins. Heat a griddle to about 300 degrees. Cook the muffins for about 7 mins(until the bottoms are brown) each side.I'm keeping them in the oven overnight.I'll let you know how they are in the morning.
I found this recipe for Stone Ground Whole Wheat English Muffins.It was printed on the back of the Arrowhead Mills bag.I'd hoped I'd be able to link to the recipe.But no such luck.Here goes.
1 tsp.Active dry yeast 1/4 C. canola oil
1 C.warm water 1/2 C. raisins( I used dried apricots)
1 tsp.sea salt 2 C. Whole wheat flour
2 Tbs.molasses 1 C. Flour( I use King Arthur All purpose)
I made this in my Zojirushi Bread Maker. Just toss all the ingredients in the pan and run it through the dough cycle.I took it out before it had finished rising. Roll the ingredients to about 1 inch thick( a little less would be fine) and let it raise for about 45 mins. Heat a griddle to about 300 degrees. Cook the muffins for about 7 mins(until the bottoms are brown) each side.I'm keeping them in the oven overnight.I'll let you know how they are in the morning.
Crackers...
I can't begin to tell you how hard I've searched for some cracker recipes.I've got 2 and 1/2 pounds of goat cheese sitting in the refrigerator waiting patiently for me to find on.
Today I found a new one.It was from a very nice blog.The only thing I could add to a really good recipe is to roll out the dough to about 1/2 inch and use your pizza cutter.As you take your little 1 inch squares just roll them flat with your rolling pin.Put them on the parchment paper.Cook them for 10 mins.They are perfect.Just like Wheat thins. Only MUCH tastier!
Today I found a new one.It was from a very nice blog.The only thing I could add to a really good recipe is to roll out the dough to about 1/2 inch and use your pizza cutter.As you take your little 1 inch squares just roll them flat with your rolling pin.Put them on the parchment paper.Cook them for 10 mins.They are perfect.Just like Wheat thins. Only MUCH tastier!
Long overdue update.
I've managed to get back into the swing of exactly why I fell in love with dairy goats.January 31st Maxine gave in and made me a "Goatie Grandma" for the first time. I hope with time you can see exactly why I keep these sweet creatures. I'd first fallen in love with them when fate dropped Andrea James and her wonderful family(James Family Farm) into my life. I'd always loved animals, but having made a major lifestyle change I had to think very carefully about what kind of livestock I can keep. I am practical therefore I have to give consideration to what I will get in return for the input of my time and money. Goats and chickens fit in my plan very well.
Maxine has done an admirable job of providing me with just enough milk to get back into cheese making and milking without being terribly overwhelmed.
I stayed up very late last night making the second of my long overdue batches of cheese. My refrigerator is looking a little stuffed. I've made Feta, Chevre' and ricotta cheese. If any of my friends would like to try this wonderful creation please feel free to ask. I'm sure at some point I will have it coming out of my ears.
Maxine has done an admirable job of providing me with just enough milk to get back into cheese making and milking without being terribly overwhelmed.
I stayed up very late last night making the second of my long overdue batches of cheese. My refrigerator is looking a little stuffed. I've made Feta, Chevre' and ricotta cheese. If any of my friends would like to try this wonderful creation please feel free to ask. I'm sure at some point I will have it coming out of my ears.
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