Blog - Green Hills Nova

Your Farm, Take a Look

You don't have to take my hand but walk with me over yonder to the hill. From that point up there, you can see the rolling hills and the wind skipping and dancing through the dresses of the grass. This is Green Hills Farm, my Friend. Chuckle with me as you continue to feel the breeze caress your cheek as you take a moment to feel the sun's kiss on your ear as you turn back and see the cows. Oh, look, the calf just kicked up its heels. This is Green Hills Farm. Take a look.

{Barbie News} Christmas Specials & Ferments of Joy

Ho Ho Ho and Merry Christmas to you! Christmas bags are aplenty! Have you ordered yours yet? And who can resist the deliciousness of the season? So many cakes, pies, savory finger foods, and hearty meals made by friends and family. Can your tummy handle it all? Though we wish our bellies were made of iron, able to withstand any unnatural force made by mankind's convenience, unfortunately, our bellies are not, so bring on the ferments!

{Barbie News} BUNDLES of Joy & Holiday Gift Bags

The Bundles of mouth-watering deliciousness is baaaccckk! I had the honor of spending a couple of hours with the Esh family this past weekend. Such a joy to see the family and how interested everyone is seeing their farm online! I discovered that Issac has a photographic memory of your orders (wow! hahaha) and Annie, the farmer's wife, is set to create even MORE bundles! Such a delightful time and they're excited to keep pressing forward with this new transition. ^_^ The whole family is a delight and a blessing! Now, how about those goodies you probably DON'T want to share with the kiddos! lol

5 Unusual But Standing Ovation-Worthy Turkey Recipes

Need to break away from the same'ole same 'ole turkey recipe for Thanksgiving dinner? We don't blame you. Even though you've probably made the traditional turkey recipe every year and people are satisfied, it wouldn't be a terrible idea to think outside the box and cook up a Thanksgiving dinner that will not only please... but will the be the ONE recipe the whole family will be begging for more next year!

Raw Milk Beauty Secrets: It's Not Just For Drinking

When was the last time you decided to use raw milk as a beauty product? Raw milk has many health benefits when the cows are grazing happily on pasture and eating what nature intended. So, why not use those same beneficial nutrients ON your skin? Got oily, uneven, or dirty skin? Forget the pricey natural and organic skincare creams... just reach into your fridge and pull out some raw milk for your face!

7 Unusual Thanksgiving Journaling Ideas

Have you started a daily ritual of giving thanks? During this time of year, a lot of us like to reflect on things that we are thankful for. However, with our busy lives, it's an easy topic to overlook. If you would like to reconnect to your heart of thanks, here are 7 Unusual Thanksgiving Journaling Ideas to consider during your (very intentional) downtime. Hint hint... ;-)

{Barbie News} Jack Frost Hasn't Kissed Us Yet

Though the weather cools and the sweet caresses of winter has yet to give you a chilly embrace, fall is still residing in the green hills of Lancaster County. Barbie shares with us the delights of the cool mornings that have not yet given up its warm blanketed blades of grass. Talks of rain, water kefir, and CLA, oh yes! Dear Barbie...

10 Recipes That Will Make You Gobble Up Thanksgiving Leftovers

Stuffed. That's how everyone is going to feel after a hearty Thanksgiving meal with delicious pastured turkey. The last thing you'll be thinking of is what to do with all the Thanksgiving turkey leftovers! Before you start prepping for the big meal, think about and shop for the leftovers too! Here's why...

{Barbie News} Vitamin A with Liver or Soup or Both!?

Barbie fills us in on how the nutritional importance of foods rich in Vitamin A are, like eggs, cod liver oil and... BEEF LIVER which is our special this week (10/23/19) at just $7/pound! Liver, not your forte? You can still get a good source of Vitamin A through butterfat, so stock up on butter and cream! Slather that yummy, rich butter on some sourdough, toss a teaspoon into your morning coffee or splash some cream over fresh fruit and granola.

Five Cholesterol Myths and What to Eat Instead

Are you just about done with everyone's “obsession” with cholesterol? Do you already know that cholesterol is not all bad, in fact there is “good” cholesterol? Well, here it is. Let me bust some common cholesterol myths right now starting with the myth that “cholesterol is cholesterol” because it's not. Depending on which of its buddies cholesterol is floating through your blood with makes a massive difference. Not to mention the fact that cholesterol is essential to good health. (Yes, you read that right!).

Author: Andi LaBrune