Giveaway!Minnie Rose Lovgreen’s Recipe for Raising Chickens
CONTEST CLOSED.
“The main thing is to keep them happy” (that must apply to more beings than just chickens, eh?)
The resurgence in producing one’s own food can’t be complete without instructions on how to raise chickens. We’ve got a pot of gold in a teeny book written by English-born Minnie Rose Lovgreen for those who’ve been having thoughts about walking into the backyard to collect fresh eggs.
In one of those remarkable twists of fate, young Minnie Rose was scheduled to sail across the Atlantic Ocean on the Titanic in 1912, but she grew restless when the ship wasn’t ready to sail, and she hopped on another boat. She moved to Bainbridge Island, near Seattle, in 1920 where she married Danish-born Leo Lovgreen, had a family and raised lots of chickens on what grew to become a thriving 170 acre dairy farm for 30 years.
Minnie Rose became a published author at the age of 86 when wanting to record her success in raising chickens she dictated the words for this book into a tape
recorder. Though Minnie died in 1975, her practical advice lives on in this slim 30-page handwritten book.
“Reading the book is like sitting across the table from Minnie over a cup of tea”. Her no-nonsense advice is charmingly delivered.
We only have ONE precious copy of this tiny tome to give away. Get your bid in NOW! Here’s how:
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3. Eggs are a miraculous food (read our article about that here). The amino acid profile - perfect, the versatility - unmatched. Tell us in 20 words or less what you love about eggs. Leave a comment to this blog post with your response.
4. Contest ends at 5pm on July 8th . Yup. The chicken and egg game is on! Check your email on July 9th. The winner will be chosen by random.org. If you don’t respond to your “winner” email within 24 hours, we will choose a new winner.
Tags: broody hens, chicks, eggs, general chicken care, laying hens, Minnie Rose Lovgreen's Recipe for Raising Chickens
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Why I love eggs: Omlet made with local eggs, chevre, spinach, and fresh dill. ‘Nuff said.
Comment by Erin Macfarland — July 4, 2011 @ 12:05 pm
What don’t I love about eggs? Our sweet 7 hens make magic in a shell every day! World’s perfect food.
Comment by Tara J — July 4, 2011 @ 2:31 pm
I love everything about eggs! Collecting them and washing them is meditation time for me. They are vital and give back to us many fold.
Comment by Diane — July 4, 2011 @ 9:29 pm
This book looks totally charming!
Comment by jess — July 5, 2011 @ 6:23 am
Eggs do everything! They bind meatloaf and crabcakes, emulsify and leaven in baking, thicken sauces, and give optimal protein!
Comment by Chef Todd Mohr — July 5, 2011 @ 10:39 am
Eggs are perfect: morning, noon, night! We treasure each egg our 3 hens bless us with every day.
Comment by Kelly Aversa — July 6, 2011 @ 9:34 am
Dear eggs from happy hens: Your orange yolks make me smile when I crack you open into my frying pan.
Comment by Veronica Leonard — July 6, 2011 @ 9:43 am
Eggs give me good fats, protein, crazy tons of vitamins and minerals that protect my cells and my eyes (no thanks, macular degeneration!) and are delicious and quick. I use them every single day.
Comment by Sarah K. — July 6, 2011 @ 9:44 am
I love eggs! They are so versatile - scrambled for breakfast, hard-boiled for lunch, quiche for dinner. And I love my 5 lovely hens with all their character and charisma. Their egg song is music to my ears!
Comment by Kate R — July 6, 2011 @ 10:16 am
I’m detoxing; no dairy, no wheat,
Farm fresh eggs are such a treat,
The food I just can’t wait to eat!
Comment by Jennifer T — July 6, 2011 @ 12:47 pm
Boiled eggs are my favorite: soft yellow yolk, firm, white flesh, a dash of salt-perfecto!
Comment by Ruth Airhart — July 6, 2011 @ 1:20 pm
As the first food I learned to cook as a kid, an egg…well it’s just true food love.
Comment by Paula Stokes — July 6, 2011 @ 1:48 pm
I love eggs because they’re delicious, versatile, inexpensive, and sooooo good for you!!
Comment by Becky — July 6, 2011 @ 3:02 pm
Leftover veggies go easily into a yummy frittata for breakfast, lunch or dinner: even my preschooler’s happy!
Comment by Katy — July 6, 2011 @ 3:14 pm
I’ve friended you on FB and have subscribed to Cookus Interruptus for a while now. Heck, I even sent you guys some money
I’m in the process of making a metal sign for my friend’s chicken coop and think that in exchange I shall receive some fresh eggs - yumm! I’d love to win this book - it sounds lovely.
Comment by Claudia — July 6, 2011 @ 3:52 pm
What to love about eggs? “Let’s see…they’re in chocolate chip cookies and especially you can eat them scrambled!” -10 year old kid
Comment by Katrina — July 7, 2011 @ 6:06 am
I love eggs. They are my go to meal when I have not planned supper. Love them in wraps with rice, avocado and salsa or rice, refried beans and spinach.
Comment by Marilyn — July 7, 2011 @ 9:05 am
I love everything about eggs! Perfect, delicious little food in its own natural packaging.
Comment by Jill — July 7, 2011 @ 2:14 pm
I love eggs because they are a high quality protein in a cute little package.
Comment by Melissa Taylor — July 7, 2011 @ 6:18 pm
They make a great meal, but my favorite is homemade ice cream- yum! My 3 girls lay enough to eat and share all summer.
Comment by Juliana — July 8, 2011 @ 8:34 am
I love eggs because they are an easy breakfast to make - hard boiled, scrambled, or the all-time favorite one-eyed sandwiches - for my kids in the morning, they love to eat them and I know they’re getting good protein to help them through the day.
Comment by Lisa — July 8, 2011 @ 8:42 am
I love that I can scramble up a nutritious breakfast for my daughter very quickly. Can’t wait for our 3 new chickies to start laying!
Comment by jenny lisk — July 8, 2011 @ 8:43 am
Eggs come from chickens and that’s nice. And I like them hard-boiled so they are pre-packaged. Bonus!
Comment by Eileen R — July 8, 2011 @ 10:21 am
The essence of Life contained in such a small, precious package! I am restored and nourished with every bite…
Comment by Sharon — July 8, 2011 @ 10:52 am
Eggs are so good, and soooo good for you. We eat them everyday in so many ways.
Comment by Chere — July 8, 2011 @ 11:09 am