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Transformation Day 2012: Update for 07/24/12
I’ll bet you folks thought I’d given up because it’s been so long since I’ve posted an update. With the completion of 52 weeks on Sunday though, I thought I ought to post an update even if there weren’t much … Continue reading
Posted in Blogs, Low-Carb, Keto & Paleo, Transformation Day 2012
Tagged paleo, updates, weight loss
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Frustration at the Gun Range
My husband’s employer was gracious enough to host a company picnic at Ceraland Park, Cummins’ recreational area. We were excited about the food and the fellowship, the pool, the paddle boats, and the camping, but most of all, I was … Continue reading
At the Wittekind Homestead: Update for 07/19/12
This year’s drought has taken its toll at the Wittekind homestead. According to the official record, my zip code saw 0.10 inches of rain in June, and I’m not even sure that my land got that much. Our “shade tree” … Continue reading
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Tagged chickens, drought, food production, gardening, updates
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First Harvest from the 2012 Garden
I wanted to make bratwurst with peppers and onions tonight. I used onions from a nearby farm, and the bell peppers came from a quasi-local farmers market. (My friend Sue brought them with her from about 20 miles away.) There … Continue reading
At the Wittekind Homestead: Update for 06/12/12
I know that I’ve been MIA for entirely too long. I kept thinking, “I’ll post updates once my husband takes some photos.” It hasn’t worked out that way though, so this post won’t have a photo documentation to accompany it. … Continue reading
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Tagged autism, chickens, food production, gardening, paleo, updates
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At the Wittekind Homestead: Update for 05/24/12
I didn’t realize it’d been more than two weeks since my last update until I checked the site. Things have been so busy and eventful here, and I guess I’ve been slacking. Last weekend was a productive weekend for Fred. … Continue reading
Liberty Alert: IN to Hear Public Input on Raw Milk
I can’t believe it! I just read a news story that claims the Indiana Board of Animal Health will take public input on the issue of raw milk. Currently in Indiana, it is illegal to sell raw milk for human … Continue reading
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Tagged commentary, consumer rights, raw milk
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At the Wittekind Homestead: Update for 05/07/12
I know. It’s been a while since the last update, but there’s been a lot of excitement at the Wittekind homestead recently. The chickens are growing, the garden’s taking off, and the kids are learning something new every day. In … Continue reading
Liberty Alert: DEA Holds Man 4 Days Without Food, Water, Toilet
Although this story may fall into the category of stupid people going to stupid places with MORE stupid people to do stupid things, it’s still pretty horrific! For college senior Daniel Chong, a night of partying with friends led to … Continue reading
Rotten Food — Coming to a Table Near You?
While watching the evening news last week, a horrifying story caught my ear. Indiana State Police had found a food truck carrying meat and produce to Indianapolis area restaurants that wasn’t adequately refrigerated. In fact, the trooper claimed that the … Continue reading →