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homestead 1870 mule

homestead 1870 mule

Posted on July 1, 2019July 1, 2019 by homesteadadmin

The Homestead 1870 Mule is an alcoholic beverage. This drink is a fantastic and can be enjoyed at anytime of the year. The crisp cold spicy flavor is very refreshing. The flavor of mint, basil and ginger mix very well. I like to keep the bottle of vodka in the freezer, this helps to prevent […]

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eggs in yellow basket

to fridge, or not to fridge

Posted on January 27, 2018July 1, 2019 by Homestead 1870

People ask me if eggs need to be refrigerated. The quick answer is, it depends. Do I recommend refrigerating eggs? Yes. Why do I suggesting refrigerating eggs? I suggest it because it preserves the quality of the egg. At a temperature of 40 degrees or below, but not freezing, the growth of any bacteria would […]

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guide house grill

Posted on January 24, 2018January 24, 2018 by Homestead 1870

My first visit to guide house was back before they had their liquor license. I am glad they finally got it, because they serve mixed drinks made with liquor from Bloomery Plantation. Bloomery is a local distillery that makes liquors, including my personal favorite Limoncello. The drinks change with the season as do the meals. […]

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good stuff

Posted on January 12, 2018January 21, 2018 by Homestead 1870

When I first thought about the food I would sell in the market, I imagined selling something special, different, food with a twist on the ingredients, but all of those ideas surprisingly changed. The first product to produce was apple butter made from an old apple tree which has been on the farm for decades. […]

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canceled egg with crack

candling eggs

Posted on January 7, 2018May 31, 2019 by Homestead 1870

Before I put the eggs out to sell, I candle them. Candling them is essentially grading them. There are a few things to look for when checking eggs. The first thing I look at is the size of the bubble. The bubble should be small, the suze of a nickle or dime. The larger the […]

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