Ice Moon

Ice Moon

 

 

This Winter continues to test the animals and the farmers at Browder's Birds.  Snow, melt, ice, repeat.  It all makes for very challenging farm work and a lot of ingenuity.  Frozen coop doors won't latch on a freezing cold night? Or worse, break off at the hinges. We can't say enough good things about the bungee cord. 

 

We take comfort in good food, a stash of frozen chicken, and fresh vegetables still available at the  Riverhead Farmers Market from Sang Lee Farms.  This week called for our favorite Fried Chicken as well as Savory Vegetable Pancakes with Poached Eggs, courtesy of Edible Feast. 

 

This weekend we introduce a new seasonal quiche made with Ty Llywd Farm  purple potatoes and leeks.  Ultimate comfort!!  

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year!

 

Looks like we are starting the New Year with a blast...  Of snow and wind and cold.  Our Laying Hens are staying toasty-warm by the heat lamps from the brooder. And thank you Dennis, our employee of the month -- and only current employee -- for the great idea!  

 

We hope you had a wonderful New Years Eve.  It was also Chris's birthday so we celebrated with a traditional North Carolina-style barbecue.  Along with a smoked pork shoulder from Mecox Bay Dairy Farm, we served our Browder's Deviled Eggs and Newberry Barbecue Chicken. We also served Lamb ribs with honey and wine marinade, which were outstanding. If you bought one of our lambs, you must try it!

 

Note: Due to weather conditions, the first Winter Egg Share pick-up is this Sunday from 2 - 5:00 PM at the farm.