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Bree Homestead

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Bree Homestead

We sell produce grown on our 5 acre property in season and eggs from ducks that are allowed to free Welcome to Bree Homestead!

My Husband and I, along with our two young kids, moved to a 5 acre property north of Neptune, Ohio in March of 2017. Since then we have added another child and are working on creating our little chunk of Eden. Our homestead is mostly to feed our family, but we will sell any excess products on here! Currently we only have our free range duck eggs, but we will be expanding in the future to include a wide variety of produce harvested from the land.

03/25/2019

A simple spring supper tonight. Our free range eggs made into a salad with homemade mayonnaise resting on top of homemade bread that has been toasted to perfection. Served with a side of vegetables and Ever-Crisp apples leftover from last fall.

03/15/2019

This beautiful batch of eggs were laid this morning by our free range ducks and chickens. Soon they will become a cake that will hopefully resemble a unicorn.

02/21/2019

It’s nearly the end of February, but we are still eating fresh peppers from last fall. I usually dehydrate or freeze our peppers every year. This past year, however, I tried a technique that was widely practiced in the days before refrigeration. I sliced and roasted red peppers in the oven, placed them in a clean glass jar, then covered them in olive oil. That’s it! In the days before refrigeration, these jars of olive oil and vegetables would be covered with a cloth and placed in the cool of the root cellar. I covered mine and placed it in the refrigerator. Whenever I want peppers for supper, I leave it on the counter for a few hours, take out the peppers I need, make sure there are no air bubbles below the line of oil, and put it back in the fridge. I have to say, this is my new favorite way of preserving peppers! The oil prevents oxygen from breaking down the peppers so they stay as crisp as the day I put them in for months! I have used these in tacos, stir fries, potato hash, and dozens of other dishes. The olive oil is infused with pepper flavor and the peppers are far better than the peppers I stashed in the freezer. It will be a sad day in our house when this jar runs out!

02/19/2019

The view from my kitchen window. It always surprises me how hardy ducks are. They always have access to shelter, but they choose to stay outside during the day. Some days I catch them frolicking in the snow. They push snow around with their beaks and flap their wings to ski across the top of drifts. The chickens and I prefer to stay inside on cold, snowy days.

02/18/2019

Growing season is in full swing here on the homestead. 5 varieties of onions that will be harvested in the fall.

04/12/2018

Egg season is upon us and what better way to use up all those eggs then with a batch of homemade egg pasta. The deep orange yolks turn into gorgeous golden pasta that is ready for a hearty sauce.

04/11/2018

We have eggs available again this week! I snuck a chicken egg in this photo to show you the size difference. $5 a dozen for pastured duck eggs. Message me to schedule a pick up time.

03/19/2018

Egg season is upon us again just in time for Easter! Bree Homestead is once again selling pasture raised duck eggs for $5 a dozen.

02/27/2018

Cabbages and tomatoes and broccoli, oh my! These little beauties will be ready to plant in May. Half of the tomato seedlings are grown from seed I saved last year. Saving seed for generations of plants allows me to choose to pass on genetics from the biggest, healthiest, and earliest plants. I can’t wait to see how the tomatoes grown from saved seed compares to tomatoes grown from a seed packet. Do you want to see if there is a difference too? Seedlings will be for sale beginning in May.

02/08/2018

Those who enjoy fresh, local food are well aware that produce is seasonal. Many, however do not realize that eggs also have a season. Ducks and chickens need a certain number of daylight hours to produce an egg, which means, for the most part, no eggs during the winter. For my family at Bree Homestead, this means egg-based dishes are removed from the menu around November. I am glad for this. It allows us to savor and cherish each of our stockpiled fall eggs. When at last we reach the final 2 eggs They become valuable and the menu changes again. Then when winter seems to be closing in, we find that first spring egg and a celebration begins that brings hope for warm weather... even if the egg was frozen from the subzero temperatures.

01/31/2018

It may be cold and windy outside, but now is the time to start planning and planting your summer garden! Bree homestead will have vegetable transplants for sale in May to help get your garden growing. They will be $2 each or mix and match 10 for $10.

10/18/2017

We now have free range duck eggs available for pick up. $5 per dozen.

We sell eggs from ducks that are allowed to free range on 4 acres of grass and mixed pasture. Their diet is primarily pasture and insects, which is their natural diet, and they also have free choice access to a grain mixture and minerals.

Stop eating flavorless, watery eggs from the supermarket and give free range healthy eggs a try.

Why duck eggs over chicken eggs?

Duck eggs are far superior to chicken eggs with the same taste and a richer, smoother yolk.
Duck eggs are larger than chicken eggs and their shell is thicker allowing eggs to stay fresh longer.
Duck eggs contain more albumen which makes cakes and pastries fluffier and richer.
Duck eggs have more Omega 3 fatty acids
Duck eggs are alkaline, not acidic like chicken eggs.
6x the Vitamin D, 2x the Vitamin A, and 2x the cholesterol in duck eggs vs chicken eggs. Duck contains about 75% of the Vitamin E in chicken eggs. Duck eggs reportedly also have more Vitamin K2, Duck eggs also are higher in calories for the same weight quantity, probably due to it's slightly higher fat concentration. Also, keep in mind that the eggs of free-range, pastured animals generally have higher levels of vitamins and higher levels of omega-3 fatty acids. The yolks are darker, yellower, indicating a higher nutrient density.
The water content in duck eggs is lower which means when you are cooking them it is easier to dry them out, creating a rubbery texture. Duck eggs should be cooked slowly over low heat to prevent this.

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Celina, OH
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