A Snowy Afternoon

I appologize from the start for the poor quality of these shots

Winter is here. The snows have come, gone, and are due to be here again.

The sheep are all wearing their winter's best and look so warm and fluffy in the fields or taking a peek around the barn.

 This past week was just a wonder of snow and a promise of spring to come. I saw birds in the trees which are usually bare, and was even blessed one morning with song!

 I know that the infamous "THEY" are forecasting more snow this week. But I also know what THEY may not!We are now in February. Ha!! Next month is March and according to Punxsutawney Phil Spring will be here early Folks!

So dust off those spring time thoughts, and break out your seed trays. Go on out and buy your seeds to start indoors.

I, for one, am going to ignore these last bits of winter that is going to get thrown at us. I am going to fight it all with Vitamin D,  raw milk, raw foods, and good, healthy, living! Join me, I always hate to be alone.

 Only 42 days until Spring!!!!!!!

~Pine Grove Farm

Breakfast on The Farm

 At the Farm Shop this week is a whole, wonderful, natural, and healthy breakfast for you this weekend. (Or maybe a snow day?) 

How about starting with some eggs cooked to perfection, followed with some Buckwheat pancakes (a recipe is on the bag!) Slather each pancake with some delish perserves, and add a side of bacon or sausage! Don't forget that tall, cold glass of milk...

Divinity

~Pine Grove Farm

View on a Wintry Walk

So glad we no longer have to use this bad boy!

You'll never have to ask again

We've been loading our freezers with fresh FRESH beef just for you! All of our beef is pasture fed- no grain! It's true Red Meat and oh-so-very-healthy for you. We are now stocked with all different cuts of Roasts, Steaks, and Ground Beef. These are packaged in friendly 2 or 3 lb packaging for you.

And just in time for the Super Bowl or Datona : Short Ribs!!!!!

So never ask yourself "Where's the beef??"

Right here at Pine Grove Farm!!!

Have You Any Wool?

 

Our sheep are a Jacob/Romeny cross and look so very fluffly during this time of year. I always enjoy seeing them gathered together in the fields while they eat, or just look cute. 

Many of you might not know that we harvest our own wool and sell it right in the Farm Shop.

This wool felts very well and is a great all purpose worsted weight wool. It looks so scrumptious on it's own, or is a great wool for your dyeing projects.  And what a great way to support local farming and business in one go!!

Have you taken time to look around the Farm Shop recently? Well, consider this your personal invitation to take a walk by the shelves. With snow-bound weather on the way, maybe learning a new craft (or picking up an old one) is just what you need to keep sanity close. ;-)

Speaking of sheep and being snow bound:
We not only raise these sheep for wool , but also for their Oh-So-Nutritious meat!

Here is a small list of it's benefits:

Health Benefits Of Eating Lamb 

• Lamb is a good source of high quality protein and supplies the body with 60.3% of the daily requirement for protein.
• The meat is a good source of selenium, a mineral whose deficiency can lead to asthma attacks.
• Lamb is rich in iron, which is an integral component of hemoglobin and aids formation of red blood cells in the body. The form in which iron is present in lamb is easily absorbed by the body.
• The meat contains a high amount of zinc, which is required by every living cell in the body for healthy immune function, cell division and overall growth.
• It is a good source of vitamin B12, necessary to prevent a dangerous molecule called homocysteine from harming the body. It also promotes a healthy nervous system, supports the formation of red blood cells and prevents anemia. Moreover, vitamin B12 is found naturally only in animal foods.
• The niacin (vitamin B3) present in lamb provides protection against Alzheimer's disease, promotes healthy skin and keeps age-related cognitive decline at bay. Moreover, it retards the risk of developing osteoarthritis by as much as half.
• Lamb is good for health conscious people, as it is a source of ‘good fat’ in the body and has less saturated fat than other meat products. (you can read more at http://lifestyle.iloveindia.com/lounge/benefits-of-lamb-6426.html )

So take a look in our freezer as well and take home some delicious lamb for your family. 
~Pine Grove Farm

PS: Keep your eyes open for another knitting class next month!!

Christmas 2010

Well, maybe this should be entitled "Better Late Than Never"? So very sorry that I've taken this long to get these wonderful pictures up. But they do bring a certain bit of peace, remembering the Christmas season.

~Pine Grove Farm

Top 10 in 2010

Thought we'd write a post with some of the highlights from the past year.

2010 was a year that brought some major snow. .. and C~O~L~D temperatures with it!

 Here the Farmer's Daughter is helping with the livestock. As a matter of fact, if it weren't for the family all pitching in to help, the snow might never have been moved at all....

 But spring finally came around, as it does every year, and we began with all of the excitement and vigor a severe winter seems to give. Our very first post for this blog was all about spring, and you can read all about it HERE.

Many things happened in Spring 2010. You can read about another one HERE

Along with our classes, we had many posts about Making Butter, Raw Milk Information, and some great Farm Recipes.

 There were some silly Farm Life Stories  (and another one)  that came our way, not to mention one very HUGE storm!

2010 was a year filled with lots of growth. Not only did we have many new arrivals, but we also opened the General Mercantile down at the Farm Shop, and built  a Green House for this winter.

I think, one of the biggest things to happen here was our introduction of classes!  We started with a bang when we introduced you to Cheese Making, and then had some Knitting Classes, and yet another Cheese Class. We have such a grand time at these events getting to know you better while sharing knowledge of a healthier lifestyle. We are very much looking forward to expanding our classes in 2011.

Alright, what started out as a Top 10 has morphed into a Top 12, but can you blame me? So much happened worth sharing that I just couldn't keep it down to 10. =)

Have a very blessed and productive 2011, filled with good home cooking of fresh farm food!

~Pine Grove Farm

PS- (see, this doesn't count since it's at the end..) Check out a view of the Farm House HERE.