Does the meat on your plate play a role in our planet’s health? Absolutely. By Shannon Hayes A few weeks ago I got into a lengthy discussion with one of my long time customers about the role of livestock farming in our future sustainability. I was reminded of this piece, which was originally printed in my […]
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Curried Cashew-Chicken Salad with Raisins and Cranberries
Ready for a garden party? Since we learned how to make real mayonnaise last week, here’s a great way to put that new skill to use for a refreshing moment out on the patio. This is a delicious use of Sunday’s roasted pastured chicken leftovers. The recipe comes from my cookbook, Long Way on a Little: An earth lover’s companion for enjoying […]
Caramelized Onions, Part 4: Spiced Chuck Steak with Caramelized Onions
Wow! I actually ran out of onions this week! But here’s one last recipe for those of you who still have a few left in the larder, borrowed from Long Way on a Little, which, of course, can be found for sale on this page. The ebook version can be found here. The chuck steak, […]
Caramelized Onions, Part I — Onion Soup
When cooking, it is not the combination of many ingredients to make one dish that dazzles me most. Rather, it is the careful attention given to only a few ingredients, done in a way to coax out maximum flavor, that gets me most excited. And as we come out of winter and head into spring, […]
Holiday Book Picks for Farmers, Foodies and Families
Every year at this time I like to devote one post to tell you about some of the reading I’ve been doing. No matter the time of year, my favorite gifts to give, and receive, are ideas. Since this is the season of giving, I’d like to offer you a little list of books that […]
Shannon’s Ebooks
Shannon’s Ebooks Thanks to new advances in e-book marketing technology, independent authors like myself are now able to direct-market electronic copies of our books. Due to myriad agreements with major players in the book business, I’m not able to price-match if you find these ebooks someplace else for less (and yes, you can certainly find […]
Event Scheduling
To inquire about an event, please contact Gretchen Crary at February Media. Lectures/ Workshops Shannon Hayes’ speaking topics include inspirational/ motivational speeches founded on principles of sustainability; discussions and workshops about ecological living, self-reliance, sustainable farming and sustainable cooking. Content varies based on current news and developments, and the overall goals for your event. Current programs […]
Books by Shannon Hayes
Books by Shannon Hayes Paperback Hard Copies Redefining Rich: Achieving True Wealth with Small Business, Side Hustles, & Smart Living Order Now Publisher: BenBella Books, Inc. Distributed by Penguin Random House Publisher Services Publication Date: August 10, 2021 ISBN: 9781950665891 eBook ISBN: 9781953295415 Price: $ 16.95 US / $ 22.99 CAN Format: Trade Paperback […]
Of Songs and Suppers
“Can we invite Cyndi Lauper over for dinner?” Ula asks. Occasionally, my children’s dim understanding of reality surprises me. I am standing in the kitchen, searing pieces of beef before flicking them in the slow cooker to make a stew for Saturday at the market. She will be accompanying me, even though the forecast […]
On Turning 40
I turned 40 this past week. Bob knows better than to abrade my spirit with the social stress of a birthday party. My perfect jubilee is one spent cloistered away from the world, allowed to celebrate with the forest, my family, my dogs and my thoughts. Turning 40 has absorbed a lot of […]