Ranching

We built a stable for our horse Lady this past January. The horse is very happy in her new home. I am teaching the kids about ranching. http://adventure.howstuffworks.com/outdoor-activities/ranch-life/ranch-hands3.htm The stable is the first of many. We plan to dig trails on the property for riding. We hope to have our guests ride when they are here.

Our February project was building a large chicken coop for layers near to the house. We have two turkeys in there right now but we will be buying our chickens soon. We purchased a carver for wood and metals so we can turn our old house into a shop. We will be building all kinds of things like tables and benches, hope chests and art. This farm has come a long way this year. I love 2016 so far.

Harvesting

In the past 9 months we have harvested white beans, calabaza, most recently Achiote seeds, and Gandules. I Love it! Our plantains are coming in and we are excited waiting to harvest them. We do a lot of waiting here on the farm, but it sure is worth it.

The ground seeds are widely used in traditional dishes inSouth and Central America, the Caribbean, and Mexico; such as cochinita pibil, chicken in achiote and caldo de olla. Annatto and its extracts are also used as an industrial food coloring to add yellow or orange color to many products such as butter, cheese,sausages, cakes, and popcorn.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bixa_orellana

Hand Salve

http://www.motherearthliving.com/health-and-wellness/natural-beauty/gardeners-hand-salve-recipe-zmez15mazhou.aspx

Perfect for guestrooms.

http://www.housetohome.co.uk/room-idea/picture/cosy-country-bedrooms-10-of-the-best/1

How to feel cozy in a small livingroom.

http://www.housetohome.co.uk/room-idea/picture/small-living-room-design-ideas-10-of-the-best-1?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_content=chi-ideassmallcountrylivingrooms-150415-1500&utm_campaign=socialtest

Mmmm yummy tomatoes

http://www.rodalesorganiclife.com/garden/cherry-tomatoes-easiest-plant-youll-ever-grow?cid=socGar_20150414_43447156&adbid=10153315993599642&adbpl=fb&adbpr=165599879641

My favorite place in the house my Kitchen.

http://www.housetohome.co.uk/kitchen/articles/kitchen-appliances-5-stylish-ways-to-design-a-practical-cooking-space_532828.html?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_content=chi-articleckitchenappliancesstylishways-150415-0900&utm_campaign=socialtest