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Putting 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…
Read More8 Fall Decor Ideas For The Season Ahead
Fall is here, which means it’s time to dive headfirst into everything that makes this time of year fun: baking delicious desserts, pumpkin patches with the kiddos, big Thanksgiving feasts on the farm with the family, and more. For many of us, fall also signals that it’s time to take a hard look at your…
Read MoreWhat Makes Pappy Van Winkle 15-Year Bourbon So Special?
You’ve heard of the Pappy Van Winkle 15-year bourbon. Everyone you’ve talked to raves about it, and perhaps you’ve had a glass while hanging out on your neighbor’s patio under the breeze of a windmill ceiling fan. But every time you go out to buy a bottle of your very own, you can’t find it.…
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