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Backyard Chicken Challenges

September 13, 2011

Written by Sharon Kaufman, Contributing Writer
It's been about about 2 1/2 years since my husband and I - inexperienced as we are - first took on the hobby of keeping backyard chickens; and what a joy it's been. But we've most certainly seen our fair share of chicken woes also. It's just bound to happen [...]

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Simple Dinners: Making Meals that Work Together

November 6, 2009
roasted chicken

I am all about simplicity in the kitchen. If there is a way that I can make my meals work together and save myself time, effort and dishes, I am all over it!
One of my favorite ways to do this lately has been to coordinate the meals within my weekly meal plan. By this, I [...]

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Homemade Soup Broth: An Essential Element in Any Healthy, Frugal Kitchen

January 31, 2008
making chicken stock

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Ever wonder why fokelore has always included chicken soup as a remedy for the common cold? And why your Grandma's tastes just so good (so much better than any canned or dry variety ever could)?
The secret is in the broth. Rich, delicious, nourishing homemade soup stock.
Why is chicken soup superior to all the [...]

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