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Chickens Stories from Our Nest

Bully Hen

September 24, 2012

On a regular trip to the feed store over a year ago, I fell in love. Of course, I entered the feed store with blinders on. It was Spring. Signs of new life were everywhere. The leaf buds on the trees were bursting open. The air was fresh and clean, charged with new life. New…

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Appetizers Recipes

Chicken Potstickers

April 27, 2012

When I lived in Southern California, I become close friends with many wonderful people of Asian decent. Tradition and family go hand in hand in their culture. Often, I would visit one of my Chinese friends and find their entire family sitting at the kitchen table on a Saturday afternoon making dumplings. The Grandma, Auntie,…

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Main Dishes Recipes Soups

Hot and Sour Chicken Soup

November 12, 2011

One of the best things to warm you up on a cold evening is a good bowl of soup. I love to make soups because they are so incredibly easy and can bring a complex array of tastes to the table in less than an hour. I love that clean up is minimal, just the…

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Main Dishes Recipes Soups

Island Inspired Chicken Soup

September 29, 2011

We had many lovely meals on our recent trip to St. John. A side dish that I was very fond of was created by simply stewing tomatoes, black beans, cilantro and lime juice. My mind and palate began to think. If I improvised, this could easily serve as a main meal. It was that delicious!…

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Chickens Health Issues Stories from Our Nest

A Great Big Mess of Broody Poop

February 28, 2011

Over the course of my nursing career, I have seen some pretty disgusting things. I’ve smelled things that were even worse. However, nothing could have prepared me for the wrath of Dolly’s broody poo!Read more

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Main Dishes Recipes Soups

Avgolemono Soup

December 29, 2010

Here is a delicious greek soup for you to try this week. Serve it with crusty bread for dipping. Ingredients: 4 boneless chicken breasts-cut into bite size pieces 8 cups of chicken stock 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 onion, finely diced 2 bay leaves 1 leek, cleaned and cut into bite size pieces 1 carrot,…

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Main Dishes Recipes Soups

Chicken Tortilla Soup

November 6, 2010

I lived in Southern California for about 15 years and during that time, I fell in love with some of the most fantastic Mexican food out there. I even became pretty good at cooking Mexican food. Since, I am in Southern California right now, how fitting for me to warm up my East Coast friends…

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Chickens Stories from Our Nest

Farewell to Fuzzy

November 1, 2010

I got news today that one of my dear friend’s chickens passed away. I am praying and hoping time will heal all sadness and grief. Fuzzy April 2010-October 2010 She will be missed dearly. She was loved by her human family as well as her chicken family. She was always up for new adventures. She…

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Main Dishes Recipes Soups

Chicken and Tortellini Soup with Herbs

October 30, 2010

Yes, we do eat chicken. We just don’t eat our pet chickens. Here is a quick and yummy recipe for tortellini soup that is terrific for another fantastic fall weekend. It is a quick one pot meal that your family is sure to love. Try it on Halloween night if you are short for time…