Chickens are so much fun!! We have had our little blended "family" of 14 hens for nine days now, thanks to some very generous folks. When the twelve new ladies first joined our two survivors, things were a bit interesting. Our girls looked a bit startled when the strange big hens filled up their little yard and made themselves at home in their coop. Having been taken from a big flock, the new hens were a bit skittish for a while, and Violet and Daisy defended their territory. Now, however, they all meander happily around our yard, scratching in the grass and making holes. They are no longer afraid of us and seem right at home.
Our two girls still stick together, but they mix it up with the others now. We have had 26 lovely brown eggs so far!
All of our little grandchildren love chasing the hens around the yard, hoping to catch one to hold.
Our visitors are learning to watch out for chickens crossing the drive.
Speaking of eggs, I was fixing our dinner this evening and thought this would be a fun recipe to share. This dish has been a family favorite for several decades now, and is easy on the pocketbook as well as very delicious.
Spaghetti a la Carbonara
Cook 1 1-lb package of spaghetti in salted water until tender.
Meanwhile, cook 6-8 slices of bacon in a skillet until crisp. Crumble the bacon, reserving the drippings.
Beat: 4 eggs
5 T. cream
salt and pepper
Drain the spaghetti, but don't rinse! Return the noodles to the pot. Add the egg mixture and stir over low heat until the eggs coat the noodles and dry. Stir in the bacon and drippings. Serve with parmesan cheese and freshly ground pepper.
Enjoy!
Diana
