feb 2024 news

written by

kevin Jacobi

posted on

March 25, 2024

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Lately I have been cooking alot for Cathy and I and have learned that I just don't have many arrows in my cooking quiver.... but me and Mr. Crockpot have become good friends.

One of the things that has served me and Mr crock pot well is making my own broth for cooking other dishes. I cringe at buying that box stuff in the store and instead just bought a second crockpot dedicated to broth making.

You can make broth from about anything. Chicken, beef or lamb or even fish bones - really anything. Last week, I used a turkey back and it made the most delightful broth - slightly thicker than chicken actually and a great cooking medium.

Tomorrow, I am cooking a Lamb shoulder roast and will do this with its bones. A good crock pot will yield 2-3 Quarts of great broth. These quarts can be used for future cooking later in the week or you can just drink it - which is a thing.

Crock Pot bone broth (https://landbasketfarm.com/recipes/chicken-broth-for-soups-and-cooking)

Useful News

Farm decisions and changes coming.

Our current season of life is driving changes to what we do and how we serve. Some decisions are to simplify life and some are about seeking even healthier options for you.

* Non GMO, No Soy, No Corn, 100% Pastured Bird. This summer we will split our production into two groups - the classic Non GMO bird you are used to and a New bird that is soy and corn free and Non GMO. We are excited about this and think it is consistent with our brand. If you like this idea, I would love to hear from you. Simply reply to this email and tell me what you think.

* 2024 will be the last year for grass fed lamb. I have been a real flake in this area for two years now, but the truth is - they are too much work. Our grassfed lamb inventory is stong now and when depleted, we will close this enterprise for good. All lambs, momma sheep and all equipment will be liquidated this spring.

* More Turkey. Turkey was such a hit this year, we will double that next year. We will raise batches just for ground turkey and breasts. Alot more ground turkey.

Ok, thats it for news - I have been mulling over the items above for some time now and wanted to share our decisions with you. Below are inventory updates on all the pastured meats and a blog update on Ms Cathy. Happy Valentines to you this week.

See you out there,

Kevin and Cathy

To get an update on Miss Cathy check out Blog post # 2, 11 February.

Cathy Update #2 11 Feb 2024 (https://landbasketfarm.com/blog/blog-update-2-cathys-battle-11feb-24)

Updates on inventory

> Eggs. Doing well.

> Pasture Raised Chicken. We are out of everything except leg quarters, bone in breasts and liver and hearts. and pup cups.

> Pasture Raised Turkey. Thighs, Wingtletts, drumletts, backs for stock, turkey legs and Whole turkey available.

> Grass fed Lamb. All cuts in stock except racks.

> Forest Raised Pork. All cuts in stock.

> Beef Inventory Updated. All cuts in stock.

> Seafood. Filets, minced, bone, collars, belly - all in stock

On Sale Items

* Tuna Loin Ends

* Lamb bones for bone broth

* Lamb Rump roast

* Minced Salmon

* NY Strip

* Salmon Frames for broth making

* Turkey legs

* Whole Turkey

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Be safe and we will see you out there

Kevin and Cathy Jacobi

Land Basket Farm

2707 Warrensburg Road, Russellville Tn. 37860

423-202-4924

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More from the blog

For Sale Items.

First Draft of Assets for sale. (as of 2 Nov) I will refine as I go. Some assets have caveats - ie I wont sell them till the end.

A Change of Seasons

A Change of Seasons As fall descends upon us with all its glory, leaves of every color fall from the trees and paint the landscape …… the event marks the end of a season well lived and there begins a new season after winter’s rebirth. I recall almost 40 years ago sitting in Botany class learning about how leaves change color and fall from the tree…. The abscission layer – a layer of cells that form in the leaf stem eventually separating the leaf from the life blood of the tree…..& it eventually falls.    Losing Cathy almost 2 years ago was my abscission layer - the beginning of an end……… the end of a beautiful season of life. This will be Land Basket Farm’s final season of operation. I will sell this farm this year or next and likely end up in Texas.  What will I do ?  I will continue to blog & be an advocate for healthier living, I will travel, enjoy the outdoors, run races and be a part of my grandchildren’s lives.  Some of you will look upon this event with sadness, but you should not. It is a change in seasons and comes in many forms for all of us. The era of Land Basket Farm will always bring a smile to my face – the work that Cathy and I did together and the people we connected with along the way. I will miss it all.  Our Final Season and what to expect   We have significant inventory on hand and operations will continue normally through December. Read the newsletters. We will continue attending the Knoxville Market for the rest of this year. Our last market will be December 19. We will not attend the winter market in January, Feb & March. On Farm pick up will be the only fulfillment option in January 2027. I anticipate the website will close ~ Late January depending on sales. We’ll offer more frequent specials this fall. Read the newsletters. The Next Season—and This Blog My most loyal readers know I am passionate about living longer and healthier lives. I am a crusader against sugar and many of the modern aspects of our diet that do not serve us. If you have enjoyed the Land Basket Blog, its journey, and its advocacy, I invite you to join me in the next season: Phase III Life. Finding Health and Happiness Later in Life.   Phase III Life is my new blog that will continue what Land Basket started (all content has been transferred). I will continue write about the things that affect our health, and shed light on topics that help us as we age.   Thank you for being part of this season. I hope you’ll join me for the next.  Ps - The Farms Assets are on the chopping Block - See what's for Sale (first draft) 

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