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Monday’s Chick

Jill enjoys traveling, road trips, camping, photography, cooking, and spending time with her friends and family.
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Brie enjoys farming, gardening, photography, and cooking.
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Heather enjoys gardening, farming, cooking, crocheting, embroidery, and being with family and friends.
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Leanna enjoys farming, gardening, knitting, spinning, baking, and anything that has to do with the homesteading lifestyle.
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Sheri enjoys family, reading, writing, baking, sewing, scrapbooking, knitting, gardening, canning, and is very active in her church.
Saturday’s Chick

Wendy enjoys farming, cooking, making pies & homemade preserves, gardening, knitting and having fun with her daughter Madelyn.
Sunday’s Chick

Erin enjoys cooking, gardening, knitting, sewing, housework, spinning, being outdoors and spending time with family and friends.
Tag Archives: chicken
Fried Chicken!! (without the guilt)
Is there anything better than good old fried chicken? Yes, I just showed my true colors there. I’m a southern girl. You know, where everything is better fried? Oh, yes and the tea is served sweet. Last night for dinner, I was in the mood for some fried chicken. It’s usually more of southern dish … Read the Rest
Alabama BBQ Chicken
From the episode: Southern BBQ To hold the wood chips, you will need a small disposable aluminum tray. Serves 8. Ingredients White BBQ Sauce 3/4 cup mayonnaise 2 tablespoons cider vinegar 2 teaspoons sugar 1/2 teaspoon prepared horseradish 1/2 teaspoon table salt 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper Chicken 1 teaspoon table … Read the Rest
Polyface Patron Wednesday
Name: Krista SwetzBuying club: Annapolis Age: 29How did you first hear about Polyface? Omnivore’s DilemmaHow long have you been a Polyface customer? One yearHave you ever been to the farm? No, but I would LOVE to. What one item in the kitchen best describes you and your personality? My baking stone, versatile, handy, dependable and … Read the Rest
Oven Fried Chicken
Oven Fried Chicken Submitted by Sheri Salatin 1 Polyface Broiler chicken (cut-up) 1/2 cup flour (your choice of wheat or white. I have also used rice flour with success) 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon paprika 1 teaspoon pepper 1/4 cup butter 1/4 cup lard 1 egg, beaten 3 tablespoon milk Melt butter and lard in … Read the Rest
Broilers on pasture
It’s officially Spring at Polyface. The broilers are in the field on pasture. At 3 weeks old, after they have come out of the brooder we move the birds to the field where they stay until they are 8 weeks old. They are in floorless, 10′x12′ field shelters that are moved every single day to … Read the Rest
Sweet and Sour Chicken
Sweet-and-Sour Chicken Taken from The Grassfed Gourmet Cookbook by Shannon Hayes 1 4-pound stewing hen 1 20-ounce can chunk unsweetened pineapple, drained and juice reserved 2 green bell peppers/ cut in strips 1/2 cup red wine vinegar 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1 teaspoon coarse salt 1/4 cup cornstarch 1/2 cup dark brown sugar 2 carrots, … Read the Rest
Honey Baked Chicken
Honey Baked Chicken Submitted by Teresa Salatin (Polyface, Inc.) 1 – 3-4 lb. broiler, cut up 1/3 cup butter 1/3 cup honey 2 Tbsp. mustard 1 tsp. salt 1 tsp. curry powder Place chicken, skin side up, in greased baking pan. Combine last 5 ingredients and pour over chicken. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 … Read the Rest
Polyface Whole Cajun Rotisserie Chicken, Red Potato Salad, & Creamy Coleslaw
Polyface Whole Cajun Rotisserie Chicken Submitted by Sally Williams (South Arlington Buying Club) Spice Rub for Chicken 3 tbsp smoked paprika 1 tbsp dried oregano 1 tbsp ground cumin 1 tbsp dried garlic 1 tbsp dried onion ½ mustard powder 2 dashes cayenne pepper 1 tsp salt Fresh ground pepper to taste 1 Polyface whole … Read the Rest
Roast Chicken With Rosemary-Garlic Paste
Roast Chicken With Rosemary-Garlic Paste Submitted by Stacie Birchett (Richmond) (Adapted from a recipe by Deborah Madison on Epicurious.com) You might think this recipe calls for too much rosemary, but don’t! It infuses the chicken with just the right amount, and it makes the whole house smell heavenly while cooking. Note: You won’t believe it … Read the Rest
