Photo: Great grandparents at their farm in Blandinsville, IL, with five of their six children .. my grandpa was yet a twinkle in grandma's eye. Stable boy and governess also pictured. Hodges farm, circa 1903-4

Saturday, July 03, 2010

To Market .. To Market ... To Buy A

... Fat Pig ... Home again .. home again jiggity jig.

Off in a bit to pick up our yearly supply of organic Selkirk area beef AND an organic hog .. complete with hams and chops!  Last year we ordered a quarter of beef and that amount lasted our family of four with lots of company (so far) eleven months.  Only thing left is a prime rib, short ribs and two roasts.  The chest freezer has been cleaned out and defrosted ...ready and waiting.  This is our first year buying a hog.  Hoping my freezer space is big enough.

7 comments:

Sandy said...

Sounds wonderful. Here's hoping
you and yours enjoy many healthy
meals together!

Cindy said...

I am looking into buying a quarter of beef too, from the local market I get my ground beef from. It would be nice to have the freezer stocked like that.

Mama Rachael said...

I think you have the same freezer we do!

I'd love to buy a quarter cow or half a cow (or hot), but have no idea where to start. Maybe someday!

MAYBELLINE said...

OOOOOOOOOOOO! 4th of July BBQ.

cottage garden farmer said...

Have just been catching up with some of your back postings, love the rose petal jam, I will definitely be giving that a go, and the home made laundry soap too. Lovely blog, thanks, I'll be back

Unknown said...

I would love to be able to buy beef and or pork like that. We don't have a freezer at this time so that needs to come first.
Blessings
Diane

Margie said...

I need those baskets!