For those of you who want to raise your own chicks this year, good luck! Not only is it fun, but it’s also a great way to a) get your own food and b) make a little extra money if you want to. Incubating your own chicken eggs is a super fun way to stay … Read more
Are Chicken Breasts Boneless? Chicken breasts are often sold boneless, but not all chicken breasts are naturally boneless. Chicken breasts are cut from the pectoralis major muscles on the front of the chicken’s breastbone. Boneless chicken breasts have had the breastbone and ribs removed before being sold. Chicken breasts with the bone still attached are … Read more
It’s always a waste of time to try to say what something in a city is “best of.” The Best Burrito in Denver. The Best Burger in Denver… I could give answers to these, but they are easily debatable. One that I would feel the most comfortable with is wings. The best wings I’ve personally … Read more
The long-time debate, “which came first, the chicken or the egg?” will outlive all of us. However, there is one question that many chicken enthusiasts ask that we can answer: how many eggs does a chicken lay a day?. Chickens typically lay eggs daily or near daily. But the exact number of eggs a chicken … Read more
Everyone in the South loves greens, like kale, cabbage, collards, turnip greens, and mustard greens. Every home cook has her own favorite recipe, but this Southern collard greens recipe is one of the best. The tough greens are slowly braised in a rich pot liquor (or “pot likker”) that tastes like smoked meat. The flavors, … Read more
I consider myself a fried chicken sandwich aficionado, bordering on sommelier. As someone who has eaten a lot of crispy cutlets, I can say that the Popeyes chicken sandwich is one of the best. That said, getting one of them delivered to your door is a gamble. The humidity that can build in the bag … Read more
If you’re new to raising chickens, one of the most common questions is: “What is the best feed for chickens?” Many people look for ways to save money on chicken feed, but when you break it down, raising backyard chickens can cost more than just buying eggs from the store. However, you and I both … Read more
Chickens are amazing creatures that can fly short distances. They can fly because their bodies are light and their wings are long. How high can chickens still fly, though, when their wings are cut off? Let’s find out. Why Do Chickens Fly in the First Place? Chickens in the wild use their wings to get … Read more
Chicken is one of the most popular sources of protein. Many people enjoy chicken for its great taste and versatility. When preparing chicken, it’s useful to know how much protein you’re getting from different portion sizes. In this article, we’ll look at how much protein is in 7 ounces of chicken. What is Protein and … Read more
If you want to make tamales, you use masa dough and fill it with meat, cheese, or other ingredients. Then you wrap it in corn husks and steam it. A popular type is chicken tamales, which are filled with tasty shredded chicken. It takes time and work to make tamales, but the end result is … Read more
