October 2017 – Happy Hills Homestead

Homestead Journal 10/29/17

October 29, 2017October 29, 2017Homestead Journal

This week we had our first snowfall. We were more prepared for it than we were last year but still didn't get everything done that we wanted to. We are hoping that the snow will

Braised Rabbit with Garlic Mashed Potatoes and Gravy

October 29, 2017October 29, 2017Recipies

Another great way to prepare rabbit. Here is what you need: 1 Fryer rabbit 2-3lbs Flour Salt Ground Black Pepper 1 Tbsp Vegetable Oil 3 cups Rabbit or Chicken Stock 1/2 medium Onion diced 4

Homestead Journal 10/22/17

October 22, 2017October 22, 2017Homestead Journal

We have been getting so much accomplished this week! Both Brian and Kori took a vacation day from our paying jobs to work on the homestead. Even though the homestead work is twice as hard

Rosemary Garlic Rabbit- Grilled or Baked

October 21, 2017October 21, 2017Recipies

This is one of our favorite rabbit recipes. It is super easy to make and is good leftover. Here is what you need: 2- 3lbs Rabbit (quartered) 4-5 garlic cloves (chopped) 1-2 tsp dried rosemary

Buffalo Goose – slow cooker

October 17, 2017October 17, 2017Recipies

This recipe is as easy as it gets and there are only 4 ingredients! Here is what you need: 1 Quart sized bag (stuffed full) of goose breast (or chicken if you prefer)- Frozen or

Homestead Journal 10/15/17

October 15, 2017October 15, 2017Homestead Journal

This was a very productive week for us. We had our first frost which reminded us that winter is on the way! Rabbits: With the temperature dropping down at night into the 20's and 30's

Homestead Journal 10/8/17

October 9, 2017October 9, 2017Homestead Journal

Had a GREAT week! So much progress made on cleaning up for winter. The weather was great this weekend and we had help on the homestead. Squeezed in some time for a nice walk around

Homestead Journal 10/1/17

October 1, 2017October 1, 2017Homestead Journal

Very exciting week for us at Happy Hills Homestead! Brian got his first deer bow hunting. We have done a lot of work to get a food plot set up in the woods behind our