How to Buy the Best Thanksgiving Turkey
A Thanksgiving turkey is a big purchase—or at least, it’s a big bird with big dreams riding on it. Even if you know how much turkey to buy (two pounds…
The Difference Between ‘Heirloom’ and ‘Heritage’ Chickens
I love an heirloom tomato; Black Krim and Aunt Ruby’s are some of my favorites to grow in the garden. I’m a huge apple nerd as well, and I love…
Deep-Fried Duck Necks Are Delightful
I buy my ducks from the Asian market down the street. Not only is it the most economical choice, but it’s the most fun option. These ducks come with the…
16 of the Best Backyard Chicken Breeds If You’re About That Life
Photo: mavo (Shutterstock) Backyard chicken coops became increasingly popular during the pandemic as people scrambled to stay sane; and more recently, soaring egg prices have pushed “backyard chickens” to the…
Why Eggs Are so Expensive Right Now
Photo: Colleen Michaels (Shutterstock) You’ve heard of inflation—get ready for eggflation. Even more so than other grocery items, egg prices skyrocketed in 2022 and continue to soar in 2023. You’ve…
Save This USDA Hotline for Emergency Food-Safety Questions
Photo: Elena Veselova (Shutterstock) The United States Department of Agriculture might not be the first place you think of when you’re unsure whether it’s okay to stuff the turkey the…
The Most Important Thanksgiving Turkey Terms, Defined
Photo: Brent Hofacker (Shutterstock) Much like eggs or beef, turkeys come with all sorts of words written on their packaging. Words like “heritage,” “air-chilled,” “kosher,” and “pre-basted” all tell you…
What to Do Instead of Buying a Giant Thanksgiving Turkey
When buying the big bird for the big meal, aiming for 1 1/2 pounds of turkey (including bones and all in your calculations) will ensure you have enough for everyone,…
How to Make a Duckling Think You’re Its Mother
Photo: Nadezhda Zaruchevskaia (Shutterstock) My goal in life is to have a squad of six ducklings following me around at all times, because I think this will make girls like…
How to Raise Chickens Even If You Live in a City
Photo: Evikka (Shutterstock) As far as pets go, chickens are incredibly useful to have around: A pet chicken will lay eggs, eat food scraps and common garden pests, and their…