Ulule Crowdfunding Campaign
How to prepare for future seasons The summer flew by and we are trying to soak up every last moment of fall before winter really sets in. We had a…
Snow the Livestock Guardian Dog
Livestock Guardian Dogs Over the summer we shared what a catastrophe it is when predators mingle with domestic chickens. In one night we lost nearly all of the chickens we…
Yak Husbandry
Introducing the Bos Grunniens In this week's video we share a few insights from our first 6 months caring for our family's yak herd. We've had some incredible experiences with…
Cherry Chia Energy Bites
As I prepared to teach my first REFIT dance fitness class here in Manila, I wanted to bring a simple snack to share with participants that would provide good, clean energy.…
Caterpillar Tunnels for Season Extension – Come take a tour!
Harvesting Tomatoes in a Snowstorm This week has been a prime example of why season extension is such a critical topic in small scale farming. Knowing we've committed to a…
Chicken liver pâté
After a big weekend of harvesting our broiler hens, we wanted to find ways to use every possible part of the birds. In addition to our freezer full of meat…
Reflections on Season 1 at the Farmers’ Market
Looking back on summer What a crazy summer we had. From start to finish it was filled with big projects, making new friends, and growing some delicious food. One big…
Beet berry smoothie
In the summer, smoothies are our go-to option for lunch along with a salad or sandwich. Each day we ask our kids what color smoothie they would like and we…
Fresh, Simple Gazpacho
Summer produce. Tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, beans, herbs. We wait all year for these few weeks of produce at its prime and yet it's a crazy time of year. So while…
A Warm Welcome
Small town life Before our move to Manila, many people gave us advice about the challenges (and benefits) of moving into a small, well-established community. They warned we would forever…