FRESH Chicken!We're on our third week of fresh chicken! Our chickens are pasture-raised right here on our farm — farm fresh and simply delicious. How many meals can you get out of one chicken, you ask?! For example, we (just the two of us) started with a 4½ pound chicken. We grilled both breasts and had most of them for dinner. The leftover cooked breast became lunch the next day — a chicken sandwich. Then we used up the legs and thighs for a super yummy Thai Basil Chicken dinner. We froze the wings, 'cause I like to save up a few for "wing night." And that left us with the carcass, which also went into the freezer. When I have a few carcasses on hand, I gently toss them into the slow cooker, add some water and veggie scraps if I have them, and let it simmer for a couple of days. Strain it and freeze the stock — and Jim gets the leftover meat and bones, now nice and soft. So there you have it: three meals, frozen stock, and one happy dog. Let's not forget our weekly unbagged special! Every Wednesday and Thursday, 12:00–5:00. Simply stop by with your own bag, bowl, cooler, or container and save $0.50/lb — from our chill tank to your bag, no reservations required. This is a great opportunity to break down your bird and freeze the parts for winter meals. Not sure how to cut up a chicken? Here's a link to help you. Bagged chickens are available throughout the week at the farm stand. We look forward to seeing you. |
