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What the Forest Can Teach Us About Hope
I attended a talk last week by a forester named Ethan Tapper, who wrote this amazing book called How to Love a...
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One Question. Have You Tried Our Pork?
This week, I’m doing something a little different. No long story from the farm. No thoughts on longevity. No recipe. Just one...
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You Asked. We Listened.
I will preface this announcement by saying, I am truly and holy committed to the belief that our Certified Humane rose veal...
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The Minister's Daughter and the Farmer
I’ve been following this farm on Instagram called Reverence Farm. She’s one of those no holds barred. Tell it like it is...
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The Quiet Power of Kindness
Our community recently lost an amazing woman. She was generous with her time, energy, and resources and always had a warm smile...
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We're a Working Farm, Not a Pinterest Farm
I often look at the pretty Instagram farms with white gossamer curtains in the barn and fluffy, clean animals and wonder to...
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Maybe the One Who Needs to Slow Down Is Me
I feel like I’ve been deceiving you. Since January, I have written every week about slowing down and taking more time for...
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Why It Tastes Different
If you’ve never had Rose Veal, the first thing you’ll notice is the balance. It’s more developed in flavor than traditional veal,...
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What the Animals Do When the Grass Returns
The first time the animals step onto fresh grass, there’s no hesitation. They move forward with complete certainty. Heads down, fully engaged,...
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A Different Approach to Animal Care
One of the most important parts of Rose Veal is how the animals are raised. All of our calves remain with their...
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Spring Work Isn’t Gentle (But It Feels Good)
Spring work is real work. There’s mud, long days, fences to fix, animals to move, and a pace that picks up quickly....
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The Vision That Started It All
Last week, my son turned 40. It’s a milestone that has me looking back, not just at the years, but at...
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What Regenerative Looks Like Day to Day
“Regenerative” is a word that gets used often—but on a farm, it comes down to very real, daily decisions. It looks like...
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Letting Yourself Begin Again | Small Spring Changes That Last
This time of year doesn’t ask for a full reset. It asks for movement. A different choice at breakfast. A longer walk...
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The First Real Day of Spring
There’s always one day when it changes. Not on the calendar—but in the air. The light stretches. The animals move with purpose....
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Tuscan Rose Veal Stew with Rosemary & Lemon
INGREDIENTS 2 lbs Howling Flats Farm Rose Veal Stew Beef 2 tbsp olive oil 1 small onion, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic,...
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Why I’m Choosing Rose Veal This Season
This season, I’ve made a shift on the farm that feels like a natural extension of everything spring represents. I’m moving toward...
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Parmesan Rose Veal Meatballs
INGREDIENTS For the meatballs 1 lb Howling Flats Farm Rose Veal Ground Beef 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1/2 cup fine breadcrumbs...
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Tending to Our Digital Lives Too
As a bookkeeper and a farmer – I know how important it is to keep records carefully. Breeding logs. Grazing rotations. Medical...
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Grilled Rose Veal NY Sirloin Steak with Baked Eggplant and Chimichurri Sauce
INGREDIENTS For the rose veal steak 2 Howling Flats Farm Rose Veal NY Sirloin Steaks 1 tbsp olive oil Salt, to taste...
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Strong Legs Clear Mind
There is something I notice as I move through the pasture in the early morning light. The animals that age well… keep...
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Rose Veal Biscuit Bake
INGREDIENTS For the filling 1 lb Howling Flats Farm Rose Veal Ground Beef 1 tbsp olive oil or butter 1 small onion,...
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Longevity Begins With What We Are Living For
Lately, I’ve been listening to conversations among women who are thinking seriously about longevity. Not just living longer—but living well, and staying...
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Corsican Rose Veal Stew with Red Peppers
INGREDIENTS 2 lbs Howling Flats Farm Rose Veal Stew Beef 2 tbsp olive oil 1 large onion, thinly sliced 3 cloves garlic,...
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A Different Measure of Success
For years, I measured success the way most of us were taught to. Growth charts. Revenue goals. Expansion. More acreage. More cattle....
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Rose Veal Schnitzel with Buttered Parsley Potatoes
INGREDIENTS For the rose veal schnitzel: 4 Howling Flats Farm Rose Veal Cutlets Freshly ground black pepper 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 2...
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The Quiet Gift of Preparing for the Inevitable
There is a rhythm on the farm that most people don’t like to talk about. Birth, growth, harvest… and death. Nothing here...
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Braised Rose Veal Osso Buco with Gremolata
INGREDIENTS For the Rose Veal: 4 Howling Flats Farm Rose Veal Osso Buco, about 1½–2 inches thick Salt and freshly ground black...
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When Faith Returns Like Spring Light
You may not know this, but my Dad was a Baptist Minister. I grew up singing in the junior choir, ringing the...
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Rose Veal NY Sirloin with Parsley, Onion & Mushroom Sauce
INGREDIENTS 2 Howling Flats Farm Rose Veal NY Sirloin 1 tbsp olive oil Salt & freshly ground black pepper 2 tbsp butter...
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Learning Abundance After Seasons of Lack
There are years I will never forget. Years when I wrapped toys from the bottom of the toy box to put something...
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Italian Stuffed Peppers Using Rose Veal Ground Beef
INGREDIENTS 1 lb Howling Flats Farm Rose Veal Ground Beef 4 large bell peppers (any color) 1 cup cooked rice 1 small...
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Late-Winter Rituals
This morning the frost clung low to the pasture grass, and the barn was quieter than usual. Even the cows moved slowly—no...
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Beef Stroganoff with Rose Veal Stew Meat
INGREDIENTS 1 lb Howling Flats Farm Rose Veal Stew Meat, cut into bite-size pieces 1 tbsp olive oil 1 tbsp butter 1...
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Rose Veal Porterhouse Loin Chops with Sage & Creamy Squash Polenta
INGREDIENTS For the Rose Veal 2 Howling Flats Farm Rose Veal Porterhouse Loin Chops (1–1½ inches thick) 1 tbsp olive oil Sea...
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Why Slower-Grown Meat Tastes Different
In a world that prizes speed, it’s easy to overlook time. But when it comes to meat, time is not an obstacle—it’s...
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A Gentle Turn Toward Spring: Introducing Milk & Meadow Rose Veal
It isn’t spring yet—but you can feel it coming. The light lingers a little longer in the afternoon. The air softens. I...
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Rose Veal Tacos
INGREDIENTS 1lb Howling Flats Farm Rose Veal Ground Beef 1 tbsp olive oil 1 small onion, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced...
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The Hidden Benefits of Cooking with Bone-In Cuts
In a world that prizes convenience, boneless cuts often seem like the easier choice. They’re tidy. Quick. Straightforward. But there is something...
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