Thursday, December 11

Tasty


Now don't get excited, this picture taken by Adam Brownfield in a trip out from the west, is me pointing to the back of the pasture to where Tasty was hanging out with the rest of the herd. Tasty's mom (in photo) came over in the hopes that we had treats for her.

Nearer the end of her life, Tasty lost her left horn due to the feeder that she had eaten from the winters of her life. Regardless of the broken horn, she looked a lot like her mom (I realize I don't have a picture of her at all)

Thanks to those who've supported me in my learning, both animal and plant. Especially to 'the farm', Chris and Denise. Check out the new website (in days!) http://manorun.com/


~ Wed. 10th ~

Artistic menu a-la Beth Anne le Ben (although mostly B.A.)
Jessi likening two chickens, as in the curry.

Salad course care of the front yard garden (tomatoes), Jon's garden (cabbage in Kraut), Chick-A-Biddy (beets!) and ManoRun (fermented green bean)
((table setting by Karine, place setting and pictures by Harris))
Harris and I self posing with the roast, tender as ever, from the slow cooker in wine and tomato


Thus marks a chapter in my relationship with life.
I've now eaten an animal I've raised.
I'm not sure how I feel about it.
But I sure feel alive these days,
and responsible
for the continuation
of life.

2 comments:

Farmer Krucker said...

Hey Ben - we had a great time sharing in your harvest meal. Food must be the beginning of all culture. I know that Tasty will be a shared experience by many and appreciate being a part of the first meal.
You've shown that without land and without knowledge you can still raise your own beef. Chris

abrownfield said...

great photo of tasty's mom. now you gotta link those piggies to a post!