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Homemade Mayonnaise, Part One

December 13, 2024 3 min to read

How a shopping mishap inspired a journey to perfect homemade mayonnaise. The first step was getting started, the next is refining the ingredients.

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A bowl of jambalaya by Owl Creek Farm with shrimp, sausage, rice, tomatoes, and spices.
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7 Recipes To Try This Weekend

May 14, 2021 3 min to read

If you’re like me, you often leave meal planning a little too close to last minute and end up making something that’s quick instead of what you wanted. There were …

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Granola bars by Owl Creek Farm rest on a dark surface, featuring chocolate chips and a rich grain texture.
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Modifying Peanut Butter Oatmeal Snack Bars

April 11, 2021 2 min to read

Weekends mean catch up on things needing done and prepare for the coming week, time. That means bread baking and snack bar making, along with boring housework, laundry, etc. At …

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A rolling pin from Owl Creek Farm gracefully flattens dough on a floured surface.
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Improving on a recipe

March 10, 2020 3 min to read

When I started making our homemade tortillas, I didn’t have any lard in the house (post holiday pie baking wiped out my big tub), so olive oil it was, knowing …

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Four loaves of bread by Owl Creek Farm sit snugly in clear plastic bags on a kitchen counter, surrounded by gleaming appliances.
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Knife Care & Storage

February 21, 2020 4 min to read

My mother in law gifted me a countertop magnetized knife block and I’m not going to downplay it, I was so excited. I can be a total cooking geek for …

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A loaf of sliced homemade bread by Owl Creek Farm rests on a yellow cutting board beside a kitchen appliance.
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Lessons in Yeast and Substitutions in a Recipe

February 12, 2020 4 min to read

We recently ran frighteningly low on honey, and my brain being, well, it’s usual scatter-brained brain, forgot to buy more on the last two trips to Grande Prairie. It was …

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Welcome to Owl Creek Farm! We're a family-run homestead in Northern Alberta, dedicated to sustainable farming practices. Join us as we share our adventures with goats and chickens, offer family-favorite recipes, provide gardening guides, and showcase our handcrafted soaps.

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