Ranch Raised

These dry and mild temperatures allowed us plenty of hours doing cattle work. We all broke away, in different directions, on black Friday. My husband followed our steers to market at the only Black Friday sale he would ever step in to. Thanks to Burwell Livestock team for marketing our steers!

I hope you enjoyed your holiday meal with your family and friends. If you are the grocery shopper of your home, there is no doubt that you have noticed that a $100 grocery shopping trip sure doesn’t fill the cart anymore.

Whether your celebration is big or like ours, small, the spirit of the day remains the same. It is a day to reflect and give thanks for all of our blessings big and small. It is a day to look up and look forward. It is a day to observe a certain changing of the seasons. That may be literal and for some it may be spiritual or dealing with things unseen.

Not even holidays keep us from working around this outfit! Welcome back to Ranch Raised!

Will it be turkey, prime rib or a big sliced ham?

What would a holiday week be on the ranch with out cattle work?!?! You heard me right?

ranberries are a show stopper on any holiday table. They are bursting with tart flavor and are at the top of the list of healthy foods. Besides being high in vitamin C, manganese and fiber, cranberries are rich in phyto-nutrients, particularly antioxidants, which are essential for all-round wellness.

Few ingredients make a meal richer and more flavorful than butter. Today is National Butter Day and gives this creamy ingredient, and those who make it, a pat on the back.

Is it just a midwest “thing” or does anyone else agree that when the temps start to drop it just feels right to have a good ole soup simmering away on the stove?