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Mud, Sweat, & Tears! ~ If the Mud Ain't Flyin' Then You Ain't Tryin!
You just never know with Kentucky winter weather! If you can remember back in 2017 I said- it’s colder than the milk from a witch's teat! Well, this year fighting in the mud has been kickin' my tail! Lol We are still trying to L.E.A.R.N. from the experience and each year I find myself improvising and then better planning for the next possible go round! We have some definite changes planned for the farm's function to flow better in all seasons. I will be finalizing and sharing the campaign for the new farm plan with you next month, but 1st would love to have your valuable input! If you could PLEASE take a second to reply right here! Thank You So Much for Being Here!
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All in All - We are Truly Blessed!
I'm looking forward to all that 2020 has for us and for you!
We have exciting things happening on the farm this coming new year.
Things like...
“1st Farmer Family” to be living here on the farm with us!
We have exciting things happening on the farm this coming new year.
Things like...
- Slak Market Farm Incubator Program
- “F.I.T.” (Farmers in Training) Kid Camps and Adult Workshops
- Milk Maiden Mondays
“1st Farmer Family” to be living here on the farm with us!
Have a Happy New Year!
Thank you for participating in our 2019 "Heritage Turkey" Program.
I'm so glad you were able to get a turkey before we sold out!
I trust you will have a "tasteful" experience this holiday season!
Now that you’ve ordered it, I'd like to ask...
Do you know how to cook our heritage bird?
I'm so glad you were able to get a turkey before we sold out!
I trust you will have a "tasteful" experience this holiday season!
Now that you’ve ordered it, I'd like to ask...
Do you know how to cook our heritage bird?
I've got a great recipe guide here that will show you how!
It's a little bit different because these birds are raised “free-range” and were actually allowed to exercise and roam freely around the farm. They are not the same as the store-bought bird and as with most pastured meat, it needs a little bit of prep-work.
Therefore, to get a juicy roast bird, Putting it into a brine is key!
However, it is not always something most home cooks with a small refrigerator or a full refrigerator of holiday foods can easily do.
So, do you need help getting your brine on?.. If so try our
Therefore, to get a juicy roast bird, Putting it into a brine is key!
However, it is not always something most home cooks with a small refrigerator or a full refrigerator of holiday foods can easily do.
So, do you need help getting your brine on?.. If so try our
Optional On-Farm Brine Service
After slaughter on Tuesday the 26th, we can immediately marinate the turkey in a well-seasoned brine.
It will be stored here in the farm store until your ready to pick it up.
I’m flexible about your pick-up day...
It’s whatever you need to make this work for you!
It will be stored here in the farm store until your ready to pick it up.
I’m flexible about your pick-up day...
It’s whatever you need to make this work for you!
Brine Service:
$15 Sea Salt Brine or $20 Honey & Spice Brine
reply to my email and say:
YES-BRINE MINE- PLEASE!
$15 Sea Salt Brine or $20 Honey & Spice Brine
reply to my email and say:
YES-BRINE MINE- PLEASE!
We offer our delicious pastured Holiday Turkeys as a farm tradition every year.
Please be sure to sign up for yours next year!
Please be sure to sign up for yours next year!
Click the button below to get your free
Holiday Recipe Guide!
Holiday Recipe Guide!
Today, I’m sharing the strategies I use to fight my own battle with fear, anxiety, and feelings of uncertainty.
Whenever we take a fall in life or get knocked down it’s easy to start to feel overwhelmed.
I know you can relate because you are very busy taking care of so many things and a set back can feel much like a big loss.
It took some time for me to gather the proper “tools” in life and learn that falling is the best part...That is if you know how to fall with ‘style.’
I realize from experience the importance of these 3 strategies...
Whenever we take a fall in life or get knocked down it’s easy to start to feel overwhelmed.
I know you can relate because you are very busy taking care of so many things and a set back can feel much like a big loss.
It took some time for me to gather the proper “tools” in life and learn that falling is the best part...That is if you know how to fall with ‘style.’
I realize from experience the importance of these 3 strategies...
- Understanding your own patterns and regulating your energy accordingly.
- Getting the mindset to understand that failing is a Lesson and not a Loss.
- Connecting yourself with good people -friends, family, and even mental health professionals.
I know this 1st hand and have witnessed for myself that the work
we do here on this farm has a major impact on the health, emotion,
and overall well-being of the people that come into our
raw milk community and how they feel everyday.
we do here on this farm has a major impact on the health, emotion,
and overall well-being of the people that come into our
raw milk community and how they feel everyday.
Studies show that modern food is certainly a major factor in the rise of anxiety, depression, as well as many forms of illness.
Most folks don't notice that what we put into our bodies affects how we feel. This along with not having the other tools in your toolbox sure makes it harder to get back up after a fall.
I’m not talking about a hard crash from eating to much sugar, or the overstimulation from too much coffee, but I am talking about the lack of beneficial bacteria in our diet.
Because humans are almost 90% made from bacteria. It is bacteria that...
Most folks don't notice that what we put into our bodies affects how we feel. This along with not having the other tools in your toolbox sure makes it harder to get back up after a fall.
I’m not talking about a hard crash from eating to much sugar, or the overstimulation from too much coffee, but I am talking about the lack of beneficial bacteria in our diet.
Because humans are almost 90% made from bacteria. It is bacteria that...
- Keeps us alive and covers us in an invisible body armor that keeps environmental insults out.
- They help us to digest our food and help us make vitamins and minerals.
- Bacteria also educate our immune systems to keep bad microbes out.
Having a strong immune system means that your body has “secured” its own ability to do battle and protect itself.
The modern food system has set an all-out war on our food that is consistently KILLING ALL bacteria from our food supply indiscriminately.
Only you can do something about this by taking an analysis of how you are being affected by the foods you eat or the lack of beneficial living food available to you that you do not eat.
We are being subjected to sterilized foods, harsh antibiotics, GMOs, preservatives, chemicals in our soils, water, air, food, kitchens, vehicles, work environments, and only God knows where else!
Our natural immunity has been compromised, and it may take patience to rebuild it. But I swear, as long as I’m around you’ve got a committed partner in the fight.
Take some good advice today in using food as your medicine and start incorporating real milk into your daily regimen.
Raw milk contains living, beneficial bacteria, enzymes, lactase forming bacteria, and many enzyme-based pathogens killing systems.
Any inflammatory condition can also contribute to anxiety and depression.
The modern food system has set an all-out war on our food that is consistently KILLING ALL bacteria from our food supply indiscriminately.
Only you can do something about this by taking an analysis of how you are being affected by the foods you eat or the lack of beneficial living food available to you that you do not eat.
We are being subjected to sterilized foods, harsh antibiotics, GMOs, preservatives, chemicals in our soils, water, air, food, kitchens, vehicles, work environments, and only God knows where else!
Our natural immunity has been compromised, and it may take patience to rebuild it. But I swear, as long as I’m around you’ve got a committed partner in the fight.
Take some good advice today in using food as your medicine and start incorporating real milk into your daily regimen.
Raw milk contains living, beneficial bacteria, enzymes, lactase forming bacteria, and many enzyme-based pathogens killing systems.
- It can significantly boost immunity (especially in children who get sick frequently),
- Helps with asthma, eczema, colitis, and many more issues
- Improves digestive function and ability,
- Improves the bioavailability of vitamins and minerals
- Delivers essential fats for cell protection.
Any inflammatory condition can also contribute to anxiety and depression.
Lastly, beginning a committed inner balancing practice to your daily life will help you tap into the desire and discipline necessary to consistently eat well.
Keep in my that we are always here “farming in your service” and want nothing more than to allow Slak Market Farm to be your “soft place to fall”.
Keep in my that we are always here “farming in your service” and want nothing more than to allow Slak Market Farm to be your “soft place to fall”.
Leave me a comment here on the blog or reply by email about what you struggle with when it comes to making a connection with a farmer and drinking raw milk dairy, also where do you turn to for your soft place to fall in life?
Going Beyond the Taste with The Healthy Butcher Shop
A succulent meal is so much more than the actual food itself.
It brings people together and creates memories that go way beyond what you taste. The Healthy Butcher meat and this comfort food recipe will bring to the table one part of a "memory in the making" for you.
One of my favorite childhood memories that I can picture as if it was
yesterday involves a crisp and cool, fall evening and a pot of short ribs.
The time for a summer barbeque was over and so my Aunt Dorthy served up an amazing plate of ribs in a way that I had never experienced before.
It was not a barbeque as I had expected when hearing
"We are going over to Dort's- she is having ribs for dinner!"
yesterday involves a crisp and cool, fall evening and a pot of short ribs.
The time for a summer barbeque was over and so my Aunt Dorthy served up an amazing plate of ribs in a way that I had never experienced before.
It was not a barbeque as I had expected when hearing
"We are going over to Dort's- she is having ribs for dinner!"
I’ll always remember the moment my aunt pulled the big pot out of the oven and lifted the cover. The aroma was intoxicating. My family was so content as we sat together eating, letting the dish warm us from the cool, crisp fall evening air.
To this day, I make these braised short ribs for one reason:
To bring back that feeling I got years ago.
When you're thinking about comfort food, the ‘comfort’ does not
come solely from the dish itself, but it also comes from the memories
embedded that you have associated with it.
To bring back that feeling I got years ago.
When you're thinking about comfort food, the ‘comfort’ does not
come solely from the dish itself, but it also comes from the memories
embedded that you have associated with it.
So as the days are getting shorter and the night's are cooler we begin the traditions of gathering to eat inside for our harvesting meals.
I’m finding myself once again eager to make short ribs. However, this time
with a new and improved recipe…one that I believe you will love.
It includes caramelized horseradish potato puree!
with a new and improved recipe…one that I believe you will love.
It includes caramelized horseradish potato puree!
You can order Halal Beef Short Ribs and
so much more in our Healthy Butcher Shop
by clicking on the button below...
so much more in our Healthy Butcher Shop
by clicking on the button below...
Plus don't forget to print out the Recipe...
Leave a comment and let me know how it turns out!
It’s mid-July and the annual Summer heat and humidity festival has begun!
I am not at all complaining as we were blessed to have a wonderful Spring in Kentucky.
When the kids are out of school and it’s officially summer do you visit family out of state, go on vacation or the beach, or take the family camping?
I am not at all complaining as we were blessed to have a wonderful Spring in Kentucky.
When the kids are out of school and it’s officially summer do you visit family out of state, go on vacation or the beach, or take the family camping?
Whenever I've been asked this question the answer is almost always
“Nope” Lol
“Nope” Lol
Most folks don’t know that as a 365-day dairy farmer, taking a weeks vacation is almost impossible. Even a weekend or overnight stay is hard work and requires much planning.
However, I knew this before getting into dairying and to be honest, after careful consideration, it was one of the reasons I decided to buy my 1st cow.
I was truly ready to commit myself to a cow and literally "marry" the farm.
However, I knew this before getting into dairying and to be honest, after careful consideration, it was one of the reasons I decided to buy my 1st cow.
I was truly ready to commit myself to a cow and literally "marry" the farm.
It’s hard to explain, I guess you just have to be in that same
place to understand what "season" I was in at that time in my life.
Seasons- Life really is all about seasons.
place to understand what "season" I was in at that time in my life.
Seasons- Life really is all about seasons.
So now that we are in the thick of it, what are your plans for summertime fun?
If you have some time
I’d love to have you and your family
for an overnight farm stay!
I’d love to have you and your family
for an overnight farm stay!
Our nightly rates are down for family summer nights. This is a seasonal thing we do to make sure we are making time for our raw milk community friends.
It’s really fun and you will experience a real-life of milking cows, collecting eggs, and pasture rotation of chickens, sheep, and goats.
It’s really fun and you will experience a real-life of milking cows, collecting eggs, and pasture rotation of chickens, sheep, and goats.
So seriously we wanna see you-
Go look at your calendar and figure when you can fit some time in there
for your family to come to hang out with us!
Heck, Who knows what might happen?
You guys may get to loving this farm life as much as we do!
Lol~ Believe me it happens!
Go look at your calendar and figure when you can fit some time in there
for your family to come to hang out with us!
Heck, Who knows what might happen?
You guys may get to loving this farm life as much as we do!
Lol~ Believe me it happens!
Our schedule is quite packed. We are operating a 501c3 charity in the Dairy Dream for free overnight farm stays to kids with terminal illnesses.
So I hope you will find a day/night that will accommodate to your schedule.
So I hope you will find a day/night that will accommodate to your schedule.
In the meantime here is a video of two friends
at the farm learning about milking with us!
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Our next cheese class is underway! I hope you are as excited as I am!
It is still full steam ahead!
So Say Cheese!
Our very own Brooke Jennette will be attending as a guest expert
in explaining the ends and outs of cheese and its history.
I will be at the helm, leading the session from an actual
cow milking demonstration to making farmers cheese
from that fresh, off the cow, raw milk.
It is still full steam ahead!
So Say Cheese!
Our very own Brooke Jennette will be attending as a guest expert
in explaining the ends and outs of cheese and its history.
I will be at the helm, leading the session from an actual
cow milking demonstration to making farmers cheese
from that fresh, off the cow, raw milk.
That being said, please be prepared to sign the agreement to be an owner of the herd share if you wish to eat/sample the raw milk/cheese.
The annual $5.00 owner signup fee is included
in the admission price of the cheese class.
No monthly boarding is due unless you decide you can't live without our delicious creamy milk...Lol, "Believe me, it happens!"
The annual $5.00 owner signup fee is included
in the admission price of the cheese class.
No monthly boarding is due unless you decide you can't live without our delicious creamy milk...Lol, "Believe me, it happens!"
Cheese class is held at the farm in our farm store!
Saturday - June 29, 2019
5 pm - 9 pm
Seats are Limited. Please Register Here.
The Health Inspectors visit & we are on a "Milk Alert"!
You may be aware of our on-farm guest house and the recent renovations made to it.
After all consideration, we have joyfully decided that this house would be better used to serve not just one family but many families. We truly hope to make an impact on this community!
After all consideration, we have joyfully decided that this house would be better used to serve not just one family but many families. We truly hope to make an impact on this community!
I am pleased to introduce what is our dream & yours…
*All Approved by the Fayette County Health Inspector with Flying Colors!*
If you've been longing to get your family out of the rat race
and off their smartphones/video games.
Then this interactive farm stay is exactly where you need to be.
Come on out for your farm stay getaway.
Your kids will experience a real life of milking cows,
collecting eggs, and pasture rotation of chickens, sheep and goats.
All the while you are helping to support a charity
that gives to kids who are less fortunate
the same opportunity to have this wonderful experience.
(This Farm Stay B&B has given us the capacity
to utilize our (and other) nonprofit program in a whole new way.)
Truly good work that you can stand behind!
Click Here to visit TheDairyDream.com
and off their smartphones/video games.
Then this interactive farm stay is exactly where you need to be.
Come on out for your farm stay getaway.
Your kids will experience a real life of milking cows,
collecting eggs, and pasture rotation of chickens, sheep and goats.
All the while you are helping to support a charity
that gives to kids who are less fortunate
the same opportunity to have this wonderful experience.
(This Farm Stay B&B has given us the capacity
to utilize our (and other) nonprofit program in a whole new way.)
Truly good work that you can stand behind!
Click Here to visit TheDairyDream.com
**Lastly the "Milk Alert" ~ We've got issues!
At this time we are on limited space and almost operating at full boarding share capacity.
If you are wanting access to real milk, there is no time like the present!
Hurry and join now before the waiting list begins!
If you are wanting access to real milk, there is no time like the present!
Hurry and join now before the waiting list begins!
I promised it would be a bit tangy, sweet, and savory!
...and this time, I finally got it right!
...and this time, I finally got it right!
How many times did it take for you to finally “get it right” when cooking with
fresh food and pasture-raised raised Meats?
fresh food and pasture-raised raised Meats?
“OMG- This chicken is tougher than the store-bought kind.”
...That was me!
& there's nothing worse than to cook a pasture-raised lamb
and it just wasn't what you had anticipated.
...That was me!
& there's nothing worse than to cook a pasture-raised lamb
and it just wasn't what you had anticipated.
Time after time our farmers market purchase had gone down the drain!
It’s tempting to want to throw in the towel!
It’s tempting to want to throw in the towel!
I'm sure that you or someone you know can relate to this experience.
That is why our Herd Share Community is asking that you
don't throw in the towel, but instead stay the course,
our “Dinner Course” that is!
don't throw in the towel, but instead stay the course,
our “Dinner Course” that is!
We are excited to invite you to our kitchens and dinner tables...
SlakMarket Farm Supper Club
~Cooking with my Herd Share~
~Cooking with my Herd Share~
Each month one of our members will lead and host a dinner where you will get to see and taste how we prepare our delicious pasture-raised meats and how to cook up a great brunch with your raw milk and dairy!
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She has a look that is like no other in the barn or in the field. Alone in all that she is.
Surrounded by not one who resemble her.
Her wool is dreadlocks that adorn her body and her face.
She is as dark as the other side of the moon. Often cast off alone to the side. I wonder if she notices that she is the only one in the room?
We just conversed about her over supper last night. I had assumed she was barren and what would be her future?
But in the cold of the night, as we spoke of her, unknown to us, she gave birth.
Putting all the dangerous circumstances aside, she got her baby girl up off that frigid ground!
It struck me deeply to my core... Never Underestimate Her!
Baa Baa Black Sheep!
Surrounded by not one who resemble her.
Her wool is dreadlocks that adorn her body and her face.
She is as dark as the other side of the moon. Often cast off alone to the side. I wonder if she notices that she is the only one in the room?
We just conversed about her over supper last night. I had assumed she was barren and what would be her future?
But in the cold of the night, as we spoke of her, unknown to us, she gave birth.
Putting all the dangerous circumstances aside, she got her baby girl up off that frigid ground!
It struck me deeply to my core... Never Underestimate Her!
Baa Baa Black Sheep!
Kenya Abraham
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