I love breakfast. I love mornings when we have time to make a big breakfast, and sit together at the table to enjoy it. This time of year it is cold early in the morning, and I relish those days when we can wait just long enough for the sunshine to start spreading across the dining table, warming up the house. Of course, breakfast is not usually set to such ideal conditions. We are usually rushing to get ready for school and work, and don't often have the luxury of time and relaxation. That means that quick healthy breakfasts are coveted by this busy mom! When we processed the elk I recently harvested, we ended up with a lot of cuts of meat best suited for the grinder. We decided that along with our standard burger, we wanted to make breakfast sausage as well. I use so much burger throughout the year, in pasta, casseroles, chili, and a ton of other meals. But we often overlook breakfast in our planning. Not this year! In the past when I have made breakfast sausage we have pa
It is an amazing thing to be closely connected to your food. My goal is to create a life for myself and my family that includes growing, raising, harvesting, and foraging for our food as much as possible. I want our kids to know where their food comes from, and be a part of the process. I love preparing and sharing meals with my friends and family, and knowing that our food was handled with love from the start means everything. Join us on our journey to a more natural and sustainable life.