Have you ever written a business plan? Currently, I am working on the third one of my career. The first was for my undergraduate class in Ecological Entrepreneurship. It was fun; a plan for an edible landscaping business called The IncrEdible Yard (I dare you to use that name!). I knew nothing about edible landscaping,…
This weekend we harvested the first of our own pigs since 2013. Gosh I missed them. These piglets were born in Washington, Vermont, just about 30 miles away. They rode in a hay-lined truck to Randolph, and spent the rest of their lives rooting and snoozing and companionably sniping at each other over the food…
Wow, what a whirlwind summer! I don’t know about you, but based on all the things I have scheduled in the next two months, I keep having to check the calendar to make sure it’s only July. 🙂 I’m guessing that your lists are just getting longer, too. It seems like we work harder and…
Do you want to try grilling, but find the choices of fuel, cookers, and timing overwhelming? Are you an experienced griller ready to step up your game? Are you a food lover looking for a fun Saturday spent hanging out and eating tasty treats right off the fire? Chris Sargent, pitboss of Howling Hog BBQ,…
A customer stopped by to pick up her half pig today. She lives out of state and waits until the smoked meats are back from the smokehouse to pick up her entire order at once. She has been a loyal and wonderful customer for many years, but today she confided that she still had some…
I don’t know how you were raised, but I feel like I had a typical rural Vermont upbringing. My parents were (and are!) fiercely independent, and self-sufficiency was one of my primary lessons. There wasn’t a thing I couldn’t do, or learn, or be responsible for. And that’s how I conducted my life, for about…
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Great pictures – all of them – of both the 4 legged and 2 legged creatures!
Thank you so much! <3
Ok. You just made my day. Great pictures.
Those pictures of you and Chris, really made me smile.
I can’t wait for your barbecue!
Thank you! So glad you like them! <3
Finally taking the time to read you newsletter. Too much cuteness!! Thanks for sharing 🙂
Thanks for reading and supporting us! <3