Category Archives: Swedish food

A Shearing, Smörgåsbord Birthday

Posted on March 30, 2026 by Donna

So shearing was scheduled for my birthday this year.  That is when the shearer was available.  So I got up early Sunday and got the chores done including penning the sheep for shearing. Our great shearer arrived and started removing … Continue reading →

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It’s Been a Little Nordic Around Here Recently

Posted on January 24, 2025 by Donna

It’s been in the low 20’s in the mornings recently.  The peafowl like to sun themselves next to the barn windows. And you can see the animals’ breathe.  This is Fidalgo and the best photo I could get of the … Continue reading →

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Mid December

Posted on December 15, 2024 by Donna

There is not a lot (thankfully) happening on the farm.  My ribs are slowly getting better, and I am able to participate more in the chores.  Roscoe is slowly getting more comfortable with us.  Today we even got the goats’ … Continue reading →

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