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The Exotic History of Cowhide
Humanity has a long and rich history of creating from the furs of animals. It makes total sense as humans are pretty much hairless; they turned to the furred skin of other animals for safety and comfort! Archeologists believe that we have been using animal hides since the prehistoric era. Common hides came from cattle…
Read MoreWe’re Re-Decorating the Most Popular Places of TV’s Hottest Western, Yellowstone!
Yellowstone is the hot-tempered drama following the infamous Dutton family ranch legacy. John Dutton is the sixth generation to run the ranch, leading his family while the winds of changes in Montana sway with developers and newcomers after the land and classic enemies like the national park organizations and the bordering Broken Rock Indian Reservation…
Read MorePutting the Windmill Ceiling Fan Touch on Paradise Valley
Yellowstone, the hot-tempered drama about a familial ranch legacy and the winds of changes in the mountains of Montana, also happens to be the most-watched show on cable in the USA. This Kevin Costner-led drama appeared on the scene just three years ago and had a reverse rise to fame, growing large audiences in smaller…
Read MoreThe XIT Ranch: Far from a Myth, its Legacy is as Rich as Texas Itself
If you’ve been to the Texas State Capitol in Austin and dove into its rich history, you likely heard about the XIT Ranch, a swath of land stretching across the Panhandle that, while short-lived as a massive cattle ranch, is the reason we have such an awe-inspiring Capitol. As the story goes, state legislators in…
Read MoreMaking the Most Out of Life on the Farm: An Animal Farm Tour
You can’t have a farm without animals! Well, I guess you could, but it wouldn’t be near as fun. On the Eggers farm in Pilot Point, Texas, home to your friends at The Original Windmill Ceiling Fan Company, we raise Belted Galloway cattle, yes the Oero cows! But it doesn’t stop there. We have Paso Fino…
Read MoreDo you Charcuterie?
If you know, you know. If you don’t, well, you should! If the word “charcuterie” doesn’t have special meaning in your life, you might be missing out. What began as a French tradition has quickly become mainstream dining fare and a favorite alternative to ordinary dinner prep for family and friends. Technically, charcuterie (pronounced shahr-ku-tuh-ree)…
Read MoreLooking for a different kind of cowboy show? Check Out Netflix’s, How to Be a Cowboy
If you were like us, you likely saw the title to the new Netflix reality show, How to Be a Cowboy, and immediately lumped it in with all the other cowboy shows out there. Without even clicking the “play” button, your mind probably jumped to thoughts of high-stakes drama like Yellowstone, action sequences that rival…
Read MoreApple Pie vs. Pumpkin Pie: The Thanksgiving Showdown
So, you’re gearing up for Thanksgiving on the farm. What pie are you bringing? You could easily say, “Ah … pie is pie. Everyone will eat it and be happy,” and most people probably wouldn’t argue with you. But there’s no denying that everyone has their favorite — and for Turkey Day, it usually comes…
Read MoreMaking the Most Out of Life on the Farm
Always dirty. Always in trouble. That’s the best way to describe my life on my grandparents’ Kansas farm as a young girl. After all, what kids do you know enjoy running behind the manure spreader? And it was never a game of how to dodge the flying manure, by the way. Oh, no, no, no…
Read MoreThanksgiving Traditions on the Farm
It’s that time of year again. Time to gather and celebrate all the things for which we are thankful, the most important being that we are actually able to gather again. And the first rule of the farm: when we gather, we eat! If you live on a farm like us, most likely, your Thanksgiving…
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