Cooking

This might not be a topic you can easily find answers to in your local grocery store newsletter – how to cook farm-raised alligator. Alligator isn’t something you’ll be able to find on the shelves just about anywhere, but if you’re able to get your hands on some, you’re in luck. It’s delicious, nutritious, and … Read more

If you’re wondering how to cook carp on the grill farm style, it’s all about fresh ingredients and family time! As you likely know, carp is a freshwater fish that can be found in fishing holes all over the world. Here’s how to prepare it.  What is the Best Way to Cook Carp? There are … Read more

If you’re feeling homesick for the ranch back home, you may want to consider making these ranch-style beans. Ranch-style beans are culinary staples in the Midwest – particularly in Texas!  – and they’re ridiculously easy to make. Here’s how.  What Are Ranch Style Beans? Since 1872, ranch-style beans have been part of classic Texan cuisine. … Read more

Whether you call it hasenpfeffer or just plain old “rabbit”, it’s important for any farmer to know how to cook a farm-raised rabbit. When cooked properly, they’re absolutely delicious – and offer more bang for your buck than any other type of meat.  What is the Difference Between Farmed and Wild Rabbit? There are lots … Read more

There’s nothing better than being able to enjoy the fruits of your labor when you’re raising poultry – and for some farmers, knowing how to cook a farm-fresh turkey is the most complicated step in the entire process! Fortunately, these tips will walk you through every step for a truly delicious meal.  Can You Cook … Read more

Farmhouse cooking uses simple, seasonal ingredients to create hearty meals to share with friends and family. Versions of farmhouse home cooking exist all over the world wherever there are farms and farmers. For this reason, all sorts of ingredients are used in genuine farmhouse recipes. In this article, I explore some of the possibilities for … Read more

These days most people buy bread at the store, and making homemade bread is something of a lost art. This is a shame because there’s nothing better than homemade bread, and when you make your bread at home you can save a great deal of money and enjoy a better level of health. In this … Read more

Soup is a simple and delicious meal that can be enjoyed at any time of year. Using seasonal veggies, meats, pasta and other ingredients make soup the ideal, flexible addition to any authentic farmhouse meal. In this article, we share smart tips to help you learn how to create the best seasonal soups using abundant, … Read more

You may think that it’s very hard to make your own cheese at home, but there are actually quite a few cheese recipes that are very easy. Cheese making has been always an important part of traditional farm cooking. In this article, we will review the many good reasons you should take up cheese making … Read more

People have been brewing beer for many centuries. Indeed, the early Romans considered beer to be a necessary foodstuff. In the United States, home brewing is a relatively modern idea. In fact, it has only been legal to brew beer at home in the US since 1978. In this article, we provide good reasons why … Read more