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News from the Farm 

 

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     Christmas and New Years on the farm were nice and quiet--just the way we like them. Actually, I ran off to Chicago for NYE to visit with friends and had a great time. 

     The bird feeder is full, the animals are getting fresh hay each day and we humans are crunching numbers and making plans for the new year. In next month's newsletter we'll tell you about changes being made.

     The dogs started 2012 by "gifting" yet another dead possum. For the first time ever they were caught in action and The Mystery has been solved: the possum assassin is Sandy!

     A sink hole opened up and THREE cows fell in, stacked atop each other! Using hydraulic lifts and heavy chains all were rescued from the 8 foot deep hole after hours of hard work. The cows were badly shaken, but all are doing well now.

     It's cold outside--want to take a virtual tour of the farm? A citified friend visited here in November and here is his trip report with lots of pictures and even a short video!

Keane's City Boy Farm Visit 

Sandy, AKA Possum Killer, awaits a PP treat
Sandy The Assassin waits for a PP pet treat

 

 

ON SALE!!

Beef Brisket: regular price $5.99/pound,  SALE price of $4.99/pound. No limit!

 

Crockpot Sticky Wings

 This recipe is incredibly easy and DELICIOUS! Great for Super Bowl parties!  

 

1 Tablespoon powdered ginger

4 garlic cloves, peeled

1/4 cup packed dark brown sugar
1/4 cup soy sauce (use 1 TBL for rub) 

1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (divide in half) 

 

5 pounds chicken wings 


1/4 cup water
 

1/4 cup tomato paste
1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar  

 

1. Make Rub: Pulse ginger, garlic, 1/4 cup sugar, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, and 1/4 teaspoon cayenne in food processor until finely ground.  Add mixure to slow cooker. Add chicken and toss util combined. 

 

2. Cook and Cool: Cover and cook on low until fat renders and chicken is tender, 3 to 4 hours (do NOT add liquid!). Using slotted spoon, remove wings from slow cooker and transfer to clean large bowl (discard liquid in slow cooker). Let wings cool 20 minutes (or cool briefly and refrigerate up to 24 hours).

   

3. Sauce and Broil: Adjust oven rack to lower-middle position and heat broiler. Set wire rack inside rimmed baking sheet and spray rack with baking spray. Whisk water, tomato paste, 1/2 cup sugar, remaining soy sauce and remaining cayenne in bowl. Add half of sauce to bowl with cooled wings and toss gently to coat.  Arrange wings, skin side up, on prepared rack. Broil until wings are lightly charred and crisp around edges, 10 to 15 minutes. Flip wings, brush with remaining sauce, and continue to broil until well caramelized, about 3 minutes. Enjoy!

  

January Schedule 
Saturday, January 7:  FFM - 9am-12pm, Full & Half Share CSA pick ups; retail sales.
Saturday, January 14:  WNFM 10am-12pm, Full & Half Share CSA pick ups; retail sales. 
 PEACEFUL PASTURES will be closed January 16. 

Peaceful Pastures

69 Cowan Valley Lane

Hickman, TN 38567

customerservice@peacefulpastures.com

www.peacefulpastures.com

Hours: M-F 7 a.m. - 3 p.m.