Ravenwood http://taylormadepetcare.com/blog Real. Good. Food. Fri, 13 Apr 2012 01:04:06 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1 Long time, no see!! http://taylormadepetcare.com/blog/?p=1269 http://taylormadepetcare.com/blog/?p=1269#comments Thu, 12 Apr 2012 22:53:03 +0000 Administrator http://taylormadepetcare.com/blog/?p=1269 Its embarrassing how long it has been since I’ve had a proper sit down with this website and ensured everything is current, price list is up to date and you are all filled in on pertinent farm news. I apologize! A large portion of my difficulty is that we a) do not have internet access [...]]]> Its embarrassing how long it has been since I’ve had a proper sit down with this website and ensured everything is current, price list is up to date and you are all filled in on pertinent farm news. I apologize! A large portion of my difficulty is that we a) do not have internet access nor b) do we have a computer. We live in a bubble out here in the boonies. For the most part I am able to keep up with email, facebook and twitter on my handy dandy iPhone but I am long overdue for sitting down and giving this site a proper wrestle into submission. Thanks so much for your patience with this process!

So, what’s new you ask?

1) You may have noticed we’ve been somewhat absent on the farm seminar/foodie scene this year. I haven’t taken any speaking engagements and we’ve been sticking close to home. Well the big news of 2012 is that we are expecting again…and we are doubly blessed! Mark and I are expecting identical twin boys in August 2012 so that has become my primary role this year: mothership/incubator/gestator extraordinaire. This is a very exciting time for our family, and comes with a few changes to our Ravenwood operations for this year. We hope you understand the need to modify the mama’s workload this summer and promise our ranch will be back to full swing in 2013.

2) We bought more cows! We doubled our herd size with the purchase of 40 bred M4 Beefbooster cows. We are excited to be able to provide even more of our succulent, naturally raised beef. Our teeny weeny dairy herd also expanded with the addition of an Ayrshire heifer who is a real beauty and an absolute doll.

3) We will not be offering any school or CSA farm tours for the duration of 2012. I’m very sorry about this as I know there are some disappointed families out there. Trust me, you do not want to see me waddling around in my rubber boots. It is not a pretty sight. The tours will resume in 2013 and we will have a plethora of cute lil tour guides to assist us.

4) We are offering some exciting new products in store. Our crafty butcher, Dale, has been busy perfecting his own recipes for delicious and tasty products for your family. New products include Jalapeno and Cheese Smokies, Beef Minute Steak, Pork Cutlets, Beef Summer Sausage, Pork Salami and Pork Apple and Cinnamon Sausages.

5) Lambing and calving season is in full swing, and we’ve got two litters of little black oinkers running around. Its been a long winter but the arrival of the new babes reminds us that summer *may* show up. Someday. If we’re lucky.

6) We launched a NEW MENU in our cafe and it is FABULOUS! It offers even more variety and everything is handmade, from scratch. Not to mention Joann has invented the most delicious thing I’ve ever had the pleasure of devouring. I’m not sure what the “official” term is but I call it a meat muffin. It is a delicious cheese muffin (think biscuit) with our Ravenwood pepperoni inside. SERIOUSLY! Does it get any better than MEAT in a MUFFIN?!?

7) Farmer’s Market season is right around the corner so you can look forward to fresh Ravenwood goodness at a few markets. Updated list to come.

8 ) As always, we are looking for help :) Check out our updated JOBS listings.

9) We have launched a new website for our horsey end of the operation at www.ravenwoodsporthorses.com Check it out for info on upcoming foals and sales horses.

10) William took the training wheels off his bike. Now that is some BIG news right there.

As always, any questions/comments/concerns/order inquiries just give us a call or drop us an email. We’d love to enable you to enjoy some Ravenwood deliciousness :)

 

]]> http://taylormadepetcare.com/blog/?feed=rss2&p=1269 0 Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! http://taylormadepetcare.com/blog/?p=1259 http://taylormadepetcare.com/blog/?p=1259#comments Thu, 29 Dec 2011 20:36:19 +0000 Administrator http://taylormadepetcare.com/blog/?p=1259 From all of us here at the ranch, we want to extend our sincere thanks for everyone’s support of our wee business over the past year. You are the wind beneath our (chicken) wings! We appreciate your kind words, your continued patronage and your word of mouth advertising. All the best in 2012 and we [...]]]> From all of us here at the ranch, we want to extend our sincere thanks for everyone’s support of our wee business over the past year. You are the wind beneath our (chicken) wings! We appreciate your kind words, your continued patronage and your word of mouth advertising. All the best in 2012 and we look forward to serving you some excellent farm fresh goodness :)

-Tamara, Mark, Dayle, Alice and the little fellas

]]> http://taylormadepetcare.com/blog/?feed=rss2&p=1259 0 A Tale of Woe! http://taylormadepetcare.com/blog/?p=1255 http://taylormadepetcare.com/blog/?p=1255#comments Thu, 29 Dec 2011 20:33:32 +0000 Administrator http://taylormadepetcare.com/blog/?p=1255 Last year we changed cell phone providers and Mark was unable to move his old cell phone number over. Telus promptly gave it out to someone else, and that someone has been responding to texts and phone calls very rudely, crudely and lewdly! I apologize profusely for any inconvenience or offense this person has caused [...]]]> Last year we changed cell phone providers and Mark was unable to move his old cell phone number over. Telus promptly gave it out to someone else, and that someone has been responding to texts and phone calls very rudely, crudely and lewdly! I apologize profusely for any inconvenience or offense this person has caused any of our valued customers. PLEASE make note of Mark’s current cell phone number (403)418-5958 and erase the old one!

]]> http://taylormadepetcare.com/blog/?feed=rss2&p=1255 0 Ravenwood Grill Night http://taylormadepetcare.com/blog/?p=1250 http://taylormadepetcare.com/blog/?p=1250#comments Wed, 10 Aug 2011 00:54:29 +0000 Administrator http://taylormadepetcare.com/blog/?p=1250 August 11, 12 and 13th from noon-8:00 pm

Thursday – 1/4 Chicken – $15.99

Friday – Steak and Ribs – Price of steak + $9.99

Saturday – Steak and Prawns – Price of steak + $9.99

Comes with potatoes, veggies, beans, salad and dessert.

]]> August 11, 12 and 13th from noon-8:00 pm

Thursday – 1/4 Chicken – $15.99

Friday – Steak and Ribs – Price of steak + $9.99

Saturday – Steak and Prawns – Price of steak + $9.99

Comes with potatoes, veggies, beans, salad and dessert.

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]]> Click here to read all the latest news.

]]> http://taylormadepetcare.com/blog/?feed=rss2&p=1247 0 Wonderful Mama Milk Cow http://taylormadepetcare.com/blog/?p=1244 http://taylormadepetcare.com/blog/?p=1244#comments Sat, 11 Jun 2011 20:00:47 +0000 Administrator http://taylormadepetcare.com/blog/?p=1244 Maude at 11 years old.

Our wonderful matriarch Jersey milkl cow, Maude. She’s 11 years young and still going strong. She is a great-grandmother now, but still producing milk and loving life. I love this girl! Come visit the farm and try your hand at milking

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Maude at 11 years old.

Our wonderful matriarch Jersey milkl cow, Maude. She’s 11 years young and still going strong. She is a great-grandmother now, but still producing milk and loving life. I love this girl! Come visit the farm and try your hand at milking :)

]]> http://taylormadepetcare.com/blog/?feed=rss2&p=1244 0 Pigs in the Press http://taylormadepetcare.com/blog/?p=1222 http://taylormadepetcare.com/blog/?p=1222#comments Wed, 25 May 2011 02:58:36 +0000 Administrator http://taylormadepetcare.com/blog/?p=1222 Check out this wonderful article by Mari Sasano featured in today’s Edmonton Journal. Click to read about our happy pigs!

]]> Check out this wonderful article by Mari Sasano featured in today’s Edmonton Journal. Click to read about our happy pigs!

]]> http://taylormadepetcare.com/blog/?feed=rss2&p=1222 0 New Baby Goats! http://taylormadepetcare.com/blog/?p=1217 http://taylormadepetcare.com/blog/?p=1217#comments Fri, 13 May 2011 20:19:09 +0000 Administrator http://taylormadepetcare.com/blog/?p=1217 Our Nubian doe, Flower, had a healthy set of twins last night. This is her first time having babies and she is doing a fabulous job. They are sooooo cute!! Check out our youtube videos for labour, bonding and first drink of milk. Amazing!

]]> Our Nubian doe, Flower, had a healthy set of twins last night. This is her first time having babies and she is doing a fabulous job. They are sooooo cute!! Check out our youtube videos for labour, bonding and first drink of milk. Amazing!

]]> http://taylormadepetcare.com/blog/?feed=rss2&p=1217 0 Sweet Summer Contest!! http://taylormadepetcare.com/blog/?p=1208 http://taylormadepetcare.com/blog/?p=1208#comments Wed, 04 May 2011 22:15:22 +0000 Administrator http://taylormadepetcare.com/blog/?p=1208 We are so excited to announce a new summer contest!! Send us a 250 word essay entitled “Why my family needs to spend a day at Ravenwood Ranch” and you could win a full day on the farm, overnight camping and all meals included. This is a great way to spend time with your family, [...]]]> We are so excited to announce a new summer contest!! Send us a 250 word essay entitled “Why my family needs to spend a day at Ravenwood Ranch” and you could win a full day on the farm, overnight camping and all meals included. This is a great way to spend time with your family, interact with our critters, enjoy fresh country air and learn more about where your food comes from. There is no age limit to enter so please encourage your kids to enter! Deadline to enter is June 15th. To enter simply submit your essay via email or message on facebook. Not redeemable for cash, to be redeemed during an available Saturday. Includes Saturday lunch and supper and Sunday breakfast. Good luck!

]]> http://taylormadepetcare.com/blog/?feed=rss2&p=1208 0 Ravenwood Raw Pet Food http://taylormadepetcare.com/blog/?p=1202 http://taylormadepetcare.com/blog/?p=1202#comments Thu, 31 Mar 2011 22:33:36 +0000 Administrator http://taylormadepetcare.com/blog/?p=1202

Our much-anticipated RAVENWOOD RAW-SAGES are ready! Our 2 ounce raw pet food sausages are the perfect size for convenience, hygeine and wholesome nutrition. They are packaged in a one pound bag to simplify feeding large and small dogs. Beef Rawsages $4.99/lb

Check out our PET FOOD page for all the details! Custom orders are also welcome [...]]]>

Our much-anticipated RAVENWOOD RAW-SAGES are ready!
Our 2 ounce raw pet food sausages are the perfect size for convenience, hygeine and wholesome nutrition. They are packaged in a one pound bag to simplify feeding large and small dogs.
Beef Rawsages $4.99/lb

Check out our PET FOOD page for all the details!
Custom orders are also welcome :)

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