Robyn Bottens3 days ago1 minRoast the Bone - Chicken Bone Broth Roasting the bones and vegetables before going into the slow cooker will give this bone broth a beautiful deep color. The longer we let it simmer the richer ...
brooklynn0Mar 251 minChickens First Day on Pasture!Why did the chickens cross the road? To get to the pasture on the other side or at least that is why the chickens on the Grateful Graze ranch loaded into the...
brooklynn0Mar 251 min"Meat" the Team - Brooklynn MooreBrooklynn Moore is the newest member of the Grateful Graze team, hailing from the small town of Bellevue, Iowa! Growing up on a farm with seven other sibling...
Robyn BottensNov 26, 20191 minI Shoulda Been A CowboyMoving day on the ranch Brought the cattle in this morning to load up and move to the next field of forage. Having the cattle in the corral creates a great o...
Robyn BottensNov 7, 20191 minNew Cowboy On The RanchGrateful Graze is pleased to announce the addition of Austin Taylor to our team! Austin believes his love of farming and ranching comes from his great-grandf...
Robyn BottensOct 27, 20192 minSunday Fried Chicken Any Day Of The Week - Why Not?The sounds and smells of frying chicken bring back wonderful childhood memories! It's one of those things my momma did really well.
GrazerOct 26, 20191 minA Little "Paws" In The ActionAs the days get shorter and the temps drop there are other changes here at the farm for all of us dogs. The last group of chickens that Sam was in charge of ...
Robyn BottensOct 15, 20193 minWhat does it mean to be American Grassfed?Many are learning the difference between grass fed beef and grass fed/finished beef! In case you don't know, here's a little breakdown! Grass fed means the c...
Robyn BottensOct 15, 20195 min"Meat" the Team - Monte Bottens Grateful Graze was founded by Monte and his wife just over two years ago. If it wasn't for his dedication and willingness to try new things, we wouldn't have...
Robyn BottensOct 9, 20191 minDelicious Indian Chicken! Enjoy this unique dish that is full of flavor and spices! I grew up in a home that used the traditional American herbs and spices. After a year of culinary s...
Robyn BottensOct 9, 20192 minEnjoy a whole chicken this fall!Whether you have a large family or it's just you and one other, a whole chicken can be a solution to your busy evenings. There are many benefits of preparing...
Robyn BottensOct 3, 20192 min"Hearty" Beef Stew Don't let this recipe make your heart skip a beat. It's delicious and uses a budget-friendly, high in iron, lean protein for this unique stew. Great for co...
Robyn BottensSep 24, 20192 minBone Broth - Make it yourself! For many years, I'd been using store bought bone broth because it was all I knew. I didn't even know what it was, just that the recipe I was following called...
Robyn BottensSep 17, 20191 minCilantro Lime Chicken w/ Fresh Pico De GalloWe've been experiencing "Indian Summer" here in the midwest the last week or so. It's just mother nature's way of giving us just a couple more opportunities ...
Robyn BottensSep 17, 20191 minTop Sirloin with purple mashed potatoes and green beansTop sirloin is a leaner cut which means it can be a little chewy. It is also more of an economical cut too. Since it can be chewy, a marinade with a decent a...
Robyn BottensSep 17, 20191 minCherry Bourbon Cheesecake PiesEveryone needs a little sweetness in their lives! This recipe was the perfect little bite that could easily be served to a crowd! Serves 50 (2 cups/person) I...
Robyn BottensSep 11, 20191 min"Sweet" Beef StewThis delicious dish was served along with the chicken pot pie at our very first Chef in the Market at the Freight House Farmers Market. As promised, here's t...
Robyn BottensSep 11, 20192 minDeconstructed Chicken Pot PieChef in the Market is an event that happens every weekend at the Freight House Farmers Market in Davenport, Ia. The market is home to over 200 vendors and ha...
Robyn BottensSep 3, 20192 min"Meat" the Team - Ryan (JR) JenkinsSometimes certain experiences will bring on new opportunities. Has that ever happened to you? Did you meet someone or visit a certain place and knew that you...
Robyn BottensAug 30, 20191 minWhat our Pasture-Raised Chickens eat in one day!Raising animals out on pasture where they were designed to live is getting us one step closer to a healthier future. When farmers allow animals and nature to...
