My wife , Colleen and I bought 70acres in May. She’s always been a city girl. I was raised on a small cattle farm growing up. I moved to the city after high school (to have a better career than what’s in a small town). Little did I know that I would miss farming so much. Fast forward 15yrs., we have a 2 kids that are on their own and an 9yr old. Needless to say after raising the first 2 in the city, I refuse to do that with our 9yr old. So……here we go. Starting our own ranch. We will have updates as we begin this journey. From putting in our crossing, so we can start the build of our house, to fencing, to getting land prepped. All sort of cool adventures. We will discuss what has worked for us and what things did not. Stay tuned……
Healthy Weeknight Meals
Cooking can sometimes feel like a chore at the end of a busy day. It’s often tempting to throw a ready meal in the oven or call for take out. But preparing a simple and healthy family meal doesn’t have to be hard or time-consuming. Here are some quick wholesome dishes that you and your family will love. They can even be prepared in advance.
Better than Poutine
I know, what could be better that a steaming plate of fries, gravy and cheese curd? Fries, gravy, cheese curd and bacon, that’s what! Throw in some fresh shallots, chilli, and a splash of roasted bone marrow and duck gravy, and we turn this popular French-Canadian dish into a something sublime.
Breakfast at my House
During the week we’re often walking out the door with a coffee in one hand and slice of toast in the other, but on weekends breakfast is never rushed. It’s a late affair, sometimes spilling over to lunch, with lots of reading and chatter in between courses of fruits, poached eggs, honey and toast. One of our favorite things we like to serve when friends are visiting are buckwheat blueberry pancakes.
Roasted Pumpkin Soup
There’s nothing better than a warm bowl of pumpkin soup on a cold autumn day. Combine your roasted pumpkin with some onion, garlic, vegetable broth, and a few spices, and give it some time to simmer away. Pair it with a few slices of fresh bread to turn it into something sublime.
Thunder Ranch Adventures 