Holiday Merrymaking, Wild Boar Ragu, and Embracing the Season of Beauty
A Season of Beauty…
Welcome, friend!
I’m sitting here in my robe after an early morning cup of coffee with just a bit of a chill in the air. Fall is the season of transformation and nourishment. Like a cocoon, we take time to slow down and rest. We hope you are taking good care of yourself and enjoying some of the peace and beauty that the autumn season brings.
Our Holiday Gift Boxes have arrived, offering healthy skin-nourishing choices for all. Take the stress out of picking and choosing, and let us do the work for you!
Holiday merrymaking….
And there they are, so content to pose for us. What good sports they are - not to mention my excitement as I jump up and down with a treat in my hand behind the camera! Anything for the perfect shot!!
Chantilly Lace with her pretty face!
And the Black Panther…grrr!
Feel good thoughts…
It was one of those days when the world smells like sunshine and leaves, and everything feels a little bit happier than usual.
Piglet laughed, tossing a handful of leaves into the air. “Do you think the trees know we love their leaves this much?”
“Of course they do,” said Pooh. “That’s why they let them go so gently - so we can catch them, dance with them, and remember that every ending can still be beautiful.” ~ Winnie the Pooh
Memories, pressed between the pages of my mind….
Sound familiar, anyone?
I took my pup, Francesca, for an autumn walk today, bundled in a sweater and hat under a canopy of colorful leaves. While they shimmered vibrantly in the sunshine, I began to warm up nicely, which soon became uncomfortable. It was then that I recalled a childhood memory.
I had gotten a new wool sweater for school, and I was so excited to wear it. Fall was here, for Pete’s sake, so it must be sweater season. I put it on and walked down the road to the bus stop. It was crisp outside with a chill in the air, and the sky was a robin egg blue. I felt all warm and comfy in my new sweater. All went well until lunch recess, when I began to sweat profusely. And I had developed a heat rash on my chest and stomach. I didn’t have the forethought to put a t-shirt on underneath, so I could remove my miserable sweater. I thought I would almost die.
Well, the good news is I obviously survived, but I laugh to think that, just because it was officially fall, it was cold enough to wear a sweater. I chalked this one down to experience!
What’s Possum Fox up to this week…
We are excited to be a part of The Fall Farmhouse Show this weekend at the Oregon Christian Convention Center, October 23 ~ 25 in Turner, Oregon. We will be at our booth Thursday evening from 4-8 pm, Friday from 10-6 pm, and Saturday from 10-4 pm.
Possum Fox Backyard Goods will have their fine tallow skincare, as well as their new Holiday Gift Boxes, available for purchase. Drop by, say hello, and get a head start on your holiday shopping. All of our Holiday Gift boxes are designed for everyone, with six selections to choose from.
This Sunday, October 26th, is our last Sisters Farmers Market for the year, so please stop by and restock some items while you do some early Christmas shopping. We will have our Holiday Gift Boxes ready for purchase, so you won’t want to miss this one.
Oh! In addition…
It’s marathon madness at the Happy Girls Run in Sisters this weekend. Come find us in our booth downtown on Friday, October 24th, from 4-7 pm, and Saturday, October 25th, from 8 - 2 pm.
Delizioso! Cook up an authentic and savory Italian fall dish
Who can resist a steaming hot plate of Savory Wild Boar Ragu? I fall for it every time I see it on a menu. Better yet, I’ve discovered a recipe that I can’t wait to share with you. It is hearty, authentic, and full of those warm fall seasonings that I want to wrap myself around and keep with me forever. Gather all of your recipe ingredients and watch this instructional video from Elizabeth Minchilli.
Let’s talk tallow…
A recent medical study found that beef tallow has various benefits for the skin, including moisturizing, hydrating, and anti-microbial properties, meaning it could prevent bacteria from damaging the skin.
The study involved 78 participants who used a topical emulsion with tallow as the main ingredient. The emulsion was found to help particular skin conditions such as atopic dermatitis, psoriasis, and eczema, which all benefit significantly from moisturizing.
The composition also closely resembles our skin, which appears to improve elasticity.
Beef tallow contains several vitamins and minerals, including the fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E, and K, and minerals like zinc, iron, and selenium. It also provides other nutrients like choline, B vitamins, and conjugated linoleic acid.
And this is just the beginning of the benefits of beef tallow. Our ancestors knew a thing or two when they used beef tallow to nourish their skin, to treat cuts and wounds, and while cooking savory dishes. Beef tallow is more than a fad; I believe it’s here to stay.
Stay warm and cozy…
Once again, it’s wonderful to connect with you and invite you to journey with us. From our backyard to yours, may your week be full of autumn bliss!
Sincerely,
Rose, Isaac, Susan, Pax, and Chase
The Possum Fox family