We will be processing chickens on Thursday, 26 December in the processing barn.![]()
1. If you would like to observe the processing and ask questions, please fill out this form: www.happywifeacres.com/request-to-observe-animal.../. If you intend on showing up on Thursday, please put that in the comments or write us. We start at 8:30 am. There is no cost to observe, but space is limited. 4 slots available.![]()
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2. If you would like to purchase processed chicken, please fill out this Meat Order Form: www.happywifeacres.com/chicken-meat-order-form/. We will have young roosters and maybe old hens. ![]()
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3. If you have unwanted roosters or old hens that you would like to donate, please contact us to arrange for drop off before Wednesday evening,24 December( Christmas eve). www.happywifeacres.com/livestock-drop-off-form/ ![]()
You can also message us or call/text at 937-361-5798 with questions.
My Favorite Things - Mini Maple Pecan Pies![]()
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Here's an easy recipe made even easier by using a package of sugar cookie mix. ![]()
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Mix the sugar cookie dough according to the package instructions.![]()
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Divide the dough into 12 pieces. Flatten and form cups in muffin tins. Half bake, about 10 minutes at 375F.![]()
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1/3 cup packed brown sugar![]()
1/4 cup corn syrup![]()
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1 cup pecan pieces![]()
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Remove the cookie cups and spoon on the pecan mixture. Bake for another 10 minutes. Cool for 30 minutes. Enjoy!![]()
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My Favorite Things - Mini Maple Pecan Pies
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Here's an easy recipe made even easier by using a package of sugar cookie mix. Mix the sugar cookie dough according to the package instructions.Divide the d...
Next in the My Favorite Things lineup are No Bake Cookies. How can you go wrong with chocolate and peanut butter?? And the oats will make you think that cookies are good for you! This recipe is borrowed from our neighbor, Nancy. The extra cocoa powder and peanut butter set these cookies apart. Your family and guests will be asking for more.![]()
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1 stick butter![]()
2 cups sugar![]()
5 tsp cocoa powder![]()
1/2 cup milk![]()
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2/3 cup peanut butter![]()
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3 cups quick cook oats![]()
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Spoon out on wax paper and let cool![]()
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My Favorite Things - No Bake Cookies
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No Bake Cookies are delicious! This recipe is borrowed from our neighbor, Nancy. The extra cocoa powder and peanut butter set these apart, and the oats mak...
Next in our My Favorite Things" series is a warm cocktail, the Hot Ginger Toddy. The bourbon and ginger will warm your insides. Sip and smile. Drink this AFTER you're done with chores!![]()
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4 oz bourbon![]()
1 oz ginger syrup![]()
1 oz lemon juice![]()
2 oz honey![]()
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The ginger syrup is easy to make. We use a blender to chop up the ginger root. Then boil a few minutes with the water, sugar, and lemon juice. Strain and refrigerate. It's also good in fruit juice. ![]()
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My Favorite Things - Hot Ginger Toddy
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This is a powerful drink, but the ginger will make you feel warm on the inside! Gently heat on the stove so you don't boil off the alcohol. Then sip and sm...
Next on the list of My Favorite Things is Mexican Pecan Candy. Don't let caramelized sugar intimidate you. It's easier than you think, and the results are worth it. These sweet treats won't last long!![]()
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HEAT![]()
1 cup sugar![]()
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2 cups pecan halves![]()
1/2 cup water![]()
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1/2 cup caramelized sugar![]()
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HEAT to 238F![]()
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1 tsp vanilla![]()
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Spoon onto wax paper. Cool. Enjoy!![]()
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Tank, our little Serama rooster, sleeps in the garage. At sunset, he jumps the fence to the back porch and patiently waits by the back door to be let in. Such a sweetheart.
The next holiday favorite is the classic Grasshopper cocktail. It's creamy with tastes of chocolate and mint. Perfect for the holidays! And with only 3 ingredients, it's easy to make.![]()
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1 oz Creme de Cacao![]()
1 oz Creme de Menthe![]()
2 oz Heavy Whipping Cream![]()
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My Favorite Things Grasshopper
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The Grasshopper cocktail is a classic because it's so delicious! And it has only 3 ingredients. It's creamy, with tastes of chocolate and mint. Yum!1 oz C...
We're already scheduling classes for 2025. We'll teach the "Beginner's Guide to Raising Chickens" on 15 March and "Raising Quail for Food" on 22 March. Now through the end of 2024, the fee for both classes is $25, but will increase to $30 in 2025. Register now and save $5!![]()
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Learn more and register at www.happywifeacres.com/classes/
The next of Andrea's favorite things is Sausage Balls. These will be a hit at your holiday party. Who doesn't love sausage and cheese?! Easy to make, and you can even freeze them ahead of time and pop them in the oven when guests arrive. There won't be any left! Andrea says to serve them with mustard.![]()
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1 pound sausage![]()
8 oz cream cheese![]()
1 10oz can Rotel tomatoes![]()
2 cups shredded cheese![]()
2 cups baking mix![]()
1/4 tsp pepper![]()
1/2 tsp garlic powder![]()
1/2 tsp onion powder![]()
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Bake 20-25 minutes at 375F![]()
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My Favorite Things Sausage Balls
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This will be a hit at your holiday party. Who doesn't love sausage and cheese?! Easy to make, and you can even freeze them ahead of time and just pop them ...
Next in our holiday video series is the Santa's Sleigh Cocktail. This drink is an adult milkshake! Ice cream and egg nog makes it sweet and smooth. Brandy gives it a little kick!![]()
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1 cup egg nog![]()
1/4 cup brandy![]()
1/4 cup Amaretto liqueur![]()
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1 scoop vanilla ice cream![]()
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Blend. Serves 2.![]()
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My Favorite Things - Santa's Sleigh Cocktail
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The Santa's Sleigh Cocktail is creamy, like an adult milkshake. And it's easy to make!1 cup egg nog1/4 cup brandy1/4 cup Amaretto liqueurcinnamonnutmeg1 sco...
Next in our holiday series is Easy Egg Nog Bread. Imagine a muffin and a fruit cake had a baby. It's hearty and moist, but not too sweet. And emphasis on easy. Your family or party guests will love this! ![]()
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-Next in our series is Easy Egg Nog Bread. It's sort of like a fruit cake and a muffin had a baby. Not too sweet, but hearty and moist. Forget the fruit c...
We don’t raise Cornish Cross chickens on our farm for a couple of reasons. First, they aren’t sustainable. They are artificially inseminated, so the backyard chicken owner can’t make more. Second is the taste. Cornish cross chickens are so young at processing that they don’t have time to develop flavor in their meat. So they are injected with fluids to make them taste like what industry thinks chicken should taste like. We raise heritage breeds. They are a smaller chicken at 5 months, but have more flavor than you will ever get from a 6-8 week old store chicken.
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Second in our holiday series is a simple yet delicious cocktail, the Ruby Mule. It has just 4 ingredients:![]()
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2 oz grapefruit juice![]()
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2 oz vodka![]()
4 oz ginger ale![]()
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Enjoy!![]()
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My Favorite Things - Ruby Mule Cocktail
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This simple cocktail is delicious! And easy to make. Instead of ginger beer, just use ginger ale. 2 oz grapefruit juice1/2 oz lime juice2 oz vodka4 oz ging...
A Few Minutes on the Homestead - 7 December 2024![]()
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Today we see ducks fly when they're released in the morning, talk about our egg shortage, and mention our holiday season video series, My Favorite Things.![]()
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A Few Minutes on the Homestead - 7 December 2024
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A quick look at what is happening on the farm. Today we see ducks fly and talk about our egg shortage and our holiday season video series, My Favorite Things.
This holiday season we're bringing you some of Andrea's favorite holiday foods and drinks. Make these for the Christmas party or for friends and family at home. We start with Poor Man's Cookies, a warm dessert with raisins, cinnamon, and cloves. It will make the house smell wonderful, and your guests will love it!![]()
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My Favorite Things - Poor Man's Cookies
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This holiday season we're bringing you some of Andrea's favorite holiday foods and drinks. Make these for the Christmas party or for friends and family at h...
Natural honey can crystalize quickly at room temperature. A honey warmer will heat the honey to 110F to restore it to its liquid state without damaging the nutritional properties of the honey. Since we harvest a few hundred pounds each year, the honey warmer will keep our honey ready for customers, while giving us space to store it. See how we make a honey warmer using an old refrigerator, a thermostat controller, and a light bulb.![]()
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Raw honey can quickly crystalize at room temperature. A honey warmer will gently heat the honey to 110F to return it to it's liquid state. See how to make ...
If you're wanting to make a nice gift for your favorite homesteader or backyard enthusiast, a boot jack is a wonderful and personal gift. A boot jack helps you take off your boots and shoes. If you have basic shop skills, you can make a boot jack in under an hour. See how in this short video. ![]()
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This is an easy-to-make design for a boot jack. A boot jack helps you take off your boots and shoes. If you're wanting to make gifts for your favorite home...
Update: They extended the sale through the end of today 12/3.![]()
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CYBER MONDAY DEAL! The 2025 Happy Wife Acres calendar is 30% off today ONLY. The high quality calendar is printed on thick coated glossy paper and wire bound. It makes a great holiday gift for friends, family, or yourself. Each order is printed on demand and mailed to you directly from the printer. All pictures were taken on the farm, and include beautiful pictures of chickens, rabbits, ducks, geese, and more.![]()
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The normal calendar price is $20, but just $14 on Cyber Monday, 2 December. Order at bit.ly/4eX8otH and use code HOLIDAY30. The code is case sensitive, so use all caps.
A Few Minutes on the Homestead - 30 November 2024![]()
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Today we talk about the Chicken Processing class we held and all the pumpkins we collected during November. ![]()
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A Few Minutes on the Homestead - 30 November 2024
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A quick look at what is happening on the farm. Today we talk about the chicken processing class we presented today and all the pumpkins we picked up this month.
Beekeeping isn’t something you do in November. But here we are, rescuing a hive from a tree that was cut down. See this beautiful hive that was in the middle of an old tree and what we did to save it. ![]()
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Beekeeping isn't usually a November activity, but a friend cut down a tree that had a hive inside and asked us to rescue it. So we did. See how we give thi...