I know, I know you’re wondering what exactly is fodder? If you are an urban farmsteader/farmer, fodder is all the rage. It’s all over Pinterest, Backyard Chickens, and countless blogs and websites. But really, what exactly is fodder? Fodder is a type of food for various farm animals such as cattle,Read More…
Ramblings From the Flip Flop Farmer
Total Money Makeover Update
As many of you know we started using the Dave Ramsey system several months ago. I know you have all been waiting for our Total Money Makeover update. I know I have been….. We started this Total Money Makeover back in July of 2015 and we did really well withRead More…
Farmstead Southern Style Carrot Cake
As most of you know, Sunday dinners have become a fantastically, wonderful time that we spend with our friends and family. This Farmstead Southern Style Carrot Cake is was Sunday dinner worthy Would you just look at that gooey goodness! I know you’re all waiting for some life changing story orRead More…
The Heart of the Farmstead
Ever wonder what’s really at the heart of the farmstead? Why in the world would we choose to do things the way we’re doing them? **WARNING: This is an emotional post for me. ** We’ll start with a little history……I was raised up (yes, I said raised up) by myRead More…
Long Overdue Update
This is a long overdue update on the Clucking It Up Farmstead It seems like the last several months have just been haywire around the farmstead and I suppose that’s the excuse I’m gong to use for this long overdue update. We began our move back in late October andRead More…
Apple Amaretto Sours
On the list of all things fall, Apple Amaretto Sours should be at the top! Not gonna lie, we like to drink and I’ve learned to make a few of the liquors we particularly like Irish Cream, Kahlua, Amaretto, and a few others. I make those the most because they allRead More…
What to Have For Dinner?
It’s the age old question – “What to have for dinner?”. It seems it’s the question daily at our house. To get this print jump over to Esty and it comes from Picturality. Going on with our quest on what to have for dinner. I struggle with this sometimes. MostlyRead More…
Crocheted Flowers
OMG crocheted flowers and they are fabulous! I found this lovely pattern one day while scrolling through Pinterest. The only thing I could think of was I have got to make that. It was fabulous and I would totally wear something like that. A total BOHO dream of a headRead More…
Passionflower or the Maypop
Our next multipurpose plant is the Passionflower or the Maypop. Native to the Southeastern United States, it’s hardy to ZERO degrees Fahrenheit. (That’s too cold for this white girl.) The passionflower or the maypop has a exquisite an exotic bloom with a lemony scent. The flowers tend to attract bees, butterfliesRead More…
Uses for Peppermint Oil
There are literally tons of uses for peppermint oil – if you don’t have some, get it and get it now! Peppermint is one of the oldest and most highly regarded herbs for soothing digestion. It has a purifying and stimulating effect on the mind. Research shows that the peppermintRead More…