tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1149409219338251414.post7196640847631876882..comments2023-06-03T09:39:47.489-06:00Comments on The Sanctuary Homestead: A lot can happenKristinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13053261472028704834noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1149409219338251414.post-46156249884792280752013-03-04T04:21:40.968-07:002013-03-04T04:21:40.968-07:00Thanks, Rae. I'll keep that in mind. I've ...Thanks, Rae. I'll keep that in mind. I've frozen eggs in muffin tins, as well, for individual fried eggs and recipe use, but the texture did leave something to be desired. Mostly I'm trying to avoid the freezer because we need room for a cow in there with the pigs and chickens.Kristinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13053261472028704834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1149409219338251414.post-46131901109665650722013-03-03T18:39:56.299-07:002013-03-03T18:39:56.299-07:00Kristine- This is a technique I've used to fre...Kristine- This is a technique I've used to freeze 1.5 dozen in a bag for future breakfast burritos. From StillTasty.com:<br />To freeze whole eggs: (1) Remove eggs from their shells; (2) Pierce yolks and gently mix in 1/2 teaspoon of salt for every one coup of raw eggs (if using eggs for main dishes) or 1 tablespoon of sugar (if using for baking or desserts); (3) Place in covered airtight containers or heavy-duty freezer bags and freeze.<br /><br />Just don't forget the salt, otherwise the eggs are a weird, slushy texture when they defrost. <br />Miss you!<br /><br />RaeRaenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1149409219338251414.post-28064735678588946072013-02-27T22:55:32.317-07:002013-02-27T22:55:32.317-07:00Carol! So glad you visited. Would love to see your...Carol! So glad you visited. Would love to see yourself for reals. I confess my quilt top isn't done. And now I've got a wedding dress to make. I haven't given up hope, though. I'll pass your greetings on. <br />Hugs, KristineKristinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13053261472028704834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1149409219338251414.post-49349039195086902052013-02-27T19:35:12.556-07:002013-02-27T19:35:12.556-07:00Hello Sweetpea!!!
Sooo glad you sent me the blog...Hello Sweetpea!!!<br /> Sooo glad you sent me the blog invite! I will be very interested to see what you discover about preserving eggs. I thought I had read somewhere that they can be frozen if you put a small pin prick in the yolk once they've been cracked into an ice cube tray. I would be more than willing to drive down your way on a regular basis for farm fresh eggs, I'm always up for a road trip! :) (We go through alot of eggs, actually just me not we.) Excited for your new kitchen addition, trying not to turn an ugly shade of "envy"! Looking forward to your posts! Tell the rest of the fam I said hello, God bless all of you. :)<br />CAMPKAYAKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00152584992806255263noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1149409219338251414.post-66111431070362313802013-02-27T13:02:17.138-07:002013-02-27T13:02:17.138-07:00Hi Brenda,
Yes, they are mostly Buff Orpingtons wi...Hi Brenda,<br />Yes, they are mostly Buff Orpingtons with a few renegade Reds from my niece and some mutts that hatched out here on the homestead. The Orps were just 7 months on February 1 so they are just beginning their prime of laying. Nice to know your 5 year olds still produce. I hope to have these ladies propogate their own replacements over time. We've had fairly good success so far letting broody hens sit their clutch. I've had many kinds of chickens but these Buffs now are right at the top of my favorites along with Speckled Sussex. Very good personalities and a hearty breed.<br />Blessings,<br />KristineKristinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13053261472028704834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1149409219338251414.post-37901453597227447952013-02-27T12:46:51.611-07:002013-02-27T12:46:51.611-07:00Hello;
Your ladies (Sorry Foghorn!) look like Rhod...Hello;<br />Your ladies (Sorry Foghorn!) look like Rhode Island Reds and Buff Orpingtons, is that what they are? Those are the kind of chickens we raise. Our girls are getting pretty old, they're almost 5 now.Egg production has slowed way down, but they're starting to lay more now that the days are warming up. Nice chicken coop you got there, I really like your nest box.<br />Have a great day.<br />BrendaBrendahttp://homesteadinginwv.com/noreply@blogger.com