Tips, tricks and failures at Pig Dog Farms.
Just a few pretty things to enjoy
Here are just a few things blooming today on “the farm!”The photos below are by me. The photos below here are from a good friend who is a photographer.
Sugar overload – oops!
Sugar. Sugar. Sugar. Sugar. That is running through my head right now at full speed. Know why? …… I just ate six cookies. One thing I knew when I started Pig Dog Farm & Bakery was that I’d have to try any new recipe – and old ones just to make sure the quality is … Read More
Making cookies…in a jumbo muffin tin?
What?! You don’t have to bake cookies on a cookie sheet? Nope. You don’t. Shocking, I know. In my quest to create the best peanut butter cookie a home cook can make, I decided to try baking them in a jumbo muffin tin! (turns out other people have thought of this, too…) Surprisingly…or not surprisingly…these … Read More
Spring flowers getting ready for full bloom
Spring is my favorite season. Everything gradually wakes up from the winter nap and pops of color fill the world. Around this time in South Carolina, some early flowers start to bloom – giving a peek as to what is ahead. Right now, in my yard, I have calendula, petunias and daffodils. Soon, there will … Read More
Potting up plants – what does that even mean?
Good Sunday morning!!! I’ve been busy already today potting up tomatoes and eggplant. But what exactly does potting up mean? When you start seeds in a smaller seed tray, the plants can only get so big and stay happy for a short time. Just as kids grow and need bigger shoes, plants grow and need … Read More
Testing recipes to make the perfect bread or cookie
Before I even think about offering a loaf of bread or a cookie, I want to make sure it is the best. When I first started thinking about selling homemade sourdough bread, I was making a full rye loaf that was inconsistent and didn’t stay fresh. Not good. So, I found a new recipe. I … Read More
A short peek at what’s growing on Feb. 21.
There are only 30 days until the last frost here in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. 30 days!!! That’s exciting. I am ready for some warmer weather, growing tomatoes, blooming flowers and bees. I miss the bees. Today, I planted some sunflowers, cabbage and peanuts so they can sprout and be ready to put in the … Read More
It is officially, official. The bakery is open.
Well, as it states above, this is real. We’re in business. If you read this post…well, Pig Dog Farms & Bakery is set. I can’t believe it and I am so excited. We even have a new logo! Thanks to Design and Word for your hard work on it. I think it perfectly shows Piggy’s … Read More
Winter gardening
Today in Myrtle Beach, S.C. it is 39 degrees F and raining. A typical winter day for us on the coast. It has been a bit rainier than normal, but not by much.Even with the cold and rain, it doesn’t mean that gardening has stopped here. In our zone 8b, gardening is year-round. Right now, … Read More
Wait, she does cakes, too?
Fun News! I am now taking custom cake orders. I’ve always loved baking cakes and usually only got to do it for birthdays, but now, I’m ready to bake for you! Baking has always been something I love and turn to when I’m stressed. I got into baking when I was about 8 years old. … Read More
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