Last week there was a day during which I felt particularly celebratory and I felt like treating my family.  In my hippy style, I took my boys to the rural side of town and picked up various whole and raw foods from three different farms.  Nothing feels quite so satisfying as getting quality food in my kitchen. Yes, I sound like I’m a throwback from 1400s Flanders; however, I find intrinsic value in sustenance that will keep my family healthy and growing!

The kids enjoyed the drive, the animals and, especially, trying honey samples at the bee farm.

Take a look at what a real open-pastured chicken farm looks like and the two dozen eggs from those same chickens, with colors about which Martha Stewart would rave.  The last pic is of all the items we brought home.

Clockwise from rear left: bee pollen, raw honey, raw milk and the hardy eggs