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109 Year-Old Woman Credits Bacon As Key to Long Life

Posted by Jack McCann | Tags: newsletter, article

A woman from Illinois gave some tips for how to live a long life. One of her delicious secrets? Bacon. Really.



Our Cows Don't Eat Skittles

Posted by Jack McCann | Tags: newsletter, article

It should probably go without saying but we'll say it: Our cows don't eat skittles.



Egg only Subscriptions Available for a Limited Time

Posted by Jack McCann | Tags: article, farm news, newsletter

We're super excited! Turns out we have enough eggs available that we can offer egg-only subscriptions.



I sure wish I could customize more...

Posted by Jack McCann | Tags: article, newsletter

Over the years we've worked hard to find a middle ground between helping members get the best value while still getting exactly what their family wants.



Maple Dijon Baked Chicken Breast

Posted by Jack McCann | Tags: recipes, chicken breast, newsletter

A unique maple and mustard flavor combination to liven up these January evenings.



More eggs available for members

Posted by Jack McCann | Tags: member news, newsletter

Turns out, giving the hens a vacation was a great idea. We now have more eggs available for our members.



New Packages for Winter 2017

Posted by Jack McCann | Tags: member news, newsletter

We've put together some great new packages for our members. Read to learn more about packages now available for 2017.



Cuban sandwiches

Posted by Jack McCann | Tags: recipes, shredded pork, pork

A delicious way to use your shredded pork. Sent in to us by one of our members. Yum!



Cuban-marinated roast pork with rice and beans and fried plantains

Posted by Jack McCann | Tags: recipes, pork roast

A member shared this recipe with us and it looks mouthwateringly good!



Pasteurize your eggs

Posted by Jack McCann | Tags: eggs, recipes, newsletter, sous vide

If you plan on eating eggs raw and want to skip the salmonella risk, this article is for you.



We're Giving Our Hens a Little Vacation

Posted by Jack McCann | Tags: article

Every December, we like to give our hens a little vacation. This is the time of year when they are molting. This means far fewer eggs but there's a reason for it! Learn more.



Vanilla Pudding

Posted by Jack McCann | Tags: recipes, dessert, eggs, newsletter

Homemade pudding is totally worth it!



Beef Tri Tip Roast

Posted by Jack McCann | Tags: beef, roasts, recipes, newsletter

OK, honestly, this is the best roast I've ever had and it was SO simple....



Butter French Toast

Posted by Jack McCann | Tags: recipes, vegetarian, breakfast

I feel a bit sheepish that it took me so long to think of this simple twist on French Toast.



How to Make Gravy

Posted by Jack McCann | Tags: recipes, sauce

Gravy really is simple - and it can be made with so many meals. Come on, give it a try!