Browse the Blog by Your Favorite Topics
- Edible Backyard: Farming, food forests, gardening, and plenty of garden goodness.
- Farm Tales: Personal stories, farm adventures, and a little hard-earned farming wisdom.
- Farm to Flavor: From field to flavor: all about our homegrown herbs, teas, spices, and other farm-grown creations.
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Behind the Bar(side): Barside Blends, cocktail and mocktail inspiration, rimming blends, infusions, simple syrups, drink techniques, and the ingredients behind the pour.
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Smoke & Season: BBQ blends, rubs, smoking, grilling, barbecue techniques, flavor pairings, and all things cooked over fire.
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Spice of Life: Herbs, spices, seasoning blends, flavor pairings, ingredient spotlights, and ways to get more from your spice cabinet.
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Tea Time: Tea culture, brewing tips, tea rituals, blend spotlights, tea history, serving ideas, and everything worth steeping.
- Recipes: A collection of recipes starring our teas, spices, Barside Blends, honeys, preserves, and other farm favorites.
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- Flock Talks & Farm Chats: Lectures, workshops, events, educational opportunities, and other ways to learn and connect with the farm.
- Homestead Hacks & How-Tos: DIY projects, practical farm fixes, growing guides, how-tos, and tricks we’ve picked up along the way.
- Markets & Events
Find us in the wild! See where we’ll be popping up at markets, festivals, special events, and other adventures off the farm. - Pigeon Posts: Important farm news, announcements, and updates, delivered the old-fashioned way: by feather and flair.
- Politics in the Pasture: Farm policy, agricultural legislation, and the political decisions shaping farms, food, animals, and rural communities.
- Tales from the Coop: Animal updates, rescue stories, and tales from Mallard’s Landing Sanctuary, our 501(c)(3) nonprofit farm animal sanctuary.
Most Recent Blogs

Steep, Sip, Slow Down
Sometimes self-care is less spa day and more cup of tea in the chicken coop. Discover how to turn an everyday cup into a simple

May Subscription 2026
Take a flavorful journey through The Mexican Kitchen Collection, our May Subscription Box inspired by the comforting traditions of Mexican kitchens. From soothing herbal teas

Fuego Citrus Agua Fresca
Sweet, tangy, refreshing, and carrying just enough heat to keep things interesting, the Fuego Citrus Agua Fresca is summer in a glass with a spicy

Jamaica Margarita
Bright, vibrant, and impossible to ignore, the Jamaica Margarita takes inspiration from one of Mexico’s most beloved refreshment traditions. At the heart of the cocktail

Campo Fresco Mojito
Refreshing, bright, and wonderfully unexpected, the Campo Fresco Mojito brings together the best of herbal tea and cocktail culture in one glass. The star of

Honey Citrus Chamomile Tea
Sometimes the best recipes are the simplest ones. This soothing cup begins with Casa de Manzanilla, our chamomile-forward herbal blend inspired by the comforting teas

Cacao Canela Espresso Martini
Rich, smooth, and just a little bit indulgent, the Cacao Canela Espresso Martini is where dessert and cocktail hour decide to become friends. The heart

Verde Fresco Rice & Beans Skillet
This hearty one-pan meal proves that simple pantry ingredients can be anything but ordinary. Built around rice, black beans, sweet corn, and bright lime, the

Simple Caldo Soup
Some recipes don’t need fancy ingredients or complicated techniques. They just need a good pot, a little time, and the right seasoning. This Simple Caldo

Citrus Herb Fish Skillet
Fresh, bright, and full of garden-inspired flavor, this Citrus Herb Fish Skillet is proof that simple ingredients can create something truly memorable. The star of

Adobe Rojo Rice
Simple ingredients become something special in this colorful, flavor-packed rice dish. Inspired by traditional red rice preparations, Adobo Rojo Rice gets its rich color and

Adobo Rojo Chicken
Smoky, savory, and packed with slow-simmered flavor, this Adobo Rojo Chicken is a simple recipe that tastes like it spent all day in the kitchen.

Verde Fresco Bloody Mary
Garden-fresh flavor meets brunch-time tradition in this bright and savory take on the classic Bloody Mary. The secret ingredient is Verde Fresco, our herb-forward blend

Jamaica Paloma
Bold, bright, and dressed to impress, the Jamaica Paloma takes a beloved citrus cocktail and gives it a splash of ruby-red personality. The secret ingredient

Cacao Old Fashioned
Smoky, rich, and surprisingly refined, the Cacao Old Fashioned is what happens when campfire flavors put on a tailored jacket. The heart of this cocktail

Introducing Drunken Duck Farm Subscription Boxes
Drunken Duck Farm subscription boxes bring seasonal teas, spices, barside blends, and farm-made goods straight to your door—each box thoughtfully curated to support rescued animals

Welcome to 2026 at Drunken Duck Farm
Happy 2026, friends. We hope the new year has found you steady on your feet, warm in your boots, and looking ahead with a bit
Steep It. Shake It. Sip It.
Why Tea Belongs in Your Cocktail Glass There comes a moment in every teacup’s life when it realizes it was meant for more than quiet

Crafting Cozy, Custom Gift Sets for the Holidays
Give the gift of flavor this holiday season! Each Drunken Duck Farm gift set is hand-packed and custom-made with our teas, spices, and blends —

Dust to Dust
Diatomaceous earth (DE) is one of the most debated tools in chicken keeping—ask three people and you’ll get five opinions. We’re breaking down the real

Why Root Crops Matter
Root crops may not get the spotlight, but they’re the quiet heroes of the farm and kitchen. Carrots, beets, potatoes, and their underground cousins offer

Storm Update: A Tempest in the Trough 2025
Well, the storm sure didn’t pull its punches. As the wind rolled in, I stood on the front porch and could feel the temperature drop
📬 Extra, Extra! Our Newsletter Has Hatched!
Well folks, it finally happened. After enough requests, reminder notes, and the occasional carrier pigeon giving us side-eye, Drunken Duck Farm & Sanctuary now has

Steep It Real
How to Make Iced Tea with Loose Leaf Tea At the Drunken Duck Farm, we believe tea should be strong enough to stand up and

Weed Be Heroes
Dandelions, nettles, and even burdock get a standing ovation at Drunken Duck Farm. Here’s why we embrace the wild things—and how they’re healing the land.

The Bug Band is Back
The 2025 Brood XIV cicadas are emerging with a buzz! Learn why these loud lovebugs are ecological rockstars, and why your chickens will thank you

Earth Day, the Duck Way
Earth Day isn’t just once a year—it’s every duckin’ day on the farm. 🦆🌿 Check out our latest blog for easy ways to live greener,
