MrsPfanny Social media and our news sources are so full of negative vibes that we’ve decided to do something about it! We asked our tribe to nominate someone who makes the world a better place thru their thoughtfulness, good deeds, or volunteerism. Pfanny’s Farm’s 2021 Hero at Heart award winner is Larissa Buescher! Here is what … Read more
For weeks after my diagnosis this spring, I wandered around like a zombie, not quite knowing what to do with myself. No one expects to hear “you have cancer”. I was also gifted with the words…”it’s not curable, but it’s treatable”. And since I never do things the easy way…why not add to the … Read more
For weeks after my diagnosis this spring, I wandered around like a zombie, not quite knowing what to do with myself. No one expects to hear “you have cancer”. I was also gifted with the words…”it’s not curable, but it’s treatable”. And, hey, why not add to the fun and throw a pandemic into … Read more
I have whiteboards, chalkboards, post-it notes, calendars, highlighters, phone apps, and lists, lists, and more lists! That seems to be the only way I can keep any semblance of order in my life haha! A couple of years ago, though, one of our CSA Garden Shareholders posted a challenge on her personal page…that year, … Read more
I am so excited to be hosting our very first book discussion! And why wouldn’t I be? Books and food…how can it get better than that!?! Lied Randolph Public Library is collaborating with us in this endeavor and will have several books available to check out. Books and supply purchases were made possible through a … Read more
Years ago, I read a book that changed the way I looked at food. Animal, Vegetable, Miracle by Barbara Kingsolver introduced me to the term “locavore”. Locavore, as listed on dictionary.com is a person who makes an effort to eat food that is grown, raised, or produced locally, usually within 100 miles of home. Animal, … Read more
We have lots of new things going on here at the farm, so out with the old, and in with the new! Since the time we got married and moved to the farm (over 30 years ago!) we’ve had access to an outhouse. …and, well, we’ve always had indoor plumbing too, but that’s beside the … Read more
I did something very unusual today…a little bit of NOTHING! 🙂 After finishing up my morning chores, I took off for what turned out to be a very pointless trip to Norfolk (but that is a whole other story). All was not lost though, I use my travel time to listen to audiobooks. I … Read more