Sorry we have been MIA the past few weeks! KC and Alli catch up on life and what is going on in the garden and kitchen. Then, we had a great instagram live interview with Whitney Bond. Whitney is a local San Diego food blogger who took her southern Oklahoma roots and added some freshness to some of her family favorite meals. She has quick and easy meals made with amazing local ingredients and shares through her blog. You can check out all of Whitney's amazing recipes on her food blog at whitneybond.com, check out her instagram at @whitneybond and whitneybond/ whitneybondblog on most other platforms. Also check out her newest project Bowls are the New Plates where Whitney prepares recpes for some healthy and colorful bowl meals. Check her out at bowlsarethenewplates.com and instagram @bowlsarethenewplates.

Today we discuss the differences with grass and grain finished beef. We also chat about what is growing in our garden and funny stories about our kiddos.  Have a business, blog or something to offer the public? Check out Flodesk for your user friendly and beautiful template creating email list platform! click the link below get a 30 days free trial! https://flodesk.com/c/FLYINGFRANCH

Today, we cooked up a fabulous meal with a beef heart! Whole animal utilization and playing up our proteins is something we are very passionate about and today we knocked it out of the park! Well, KC knocked it out of the park. She did a lot of homework on this beef heart and the result was amazing! Tune in to listen how it was done! Alli tried to make butter and learned a thing or two about that AND milking a neighbor's momma cow. We also discuss garden plans and shout out to Katie O over at Diamond B Ranch in Warner Springs. Get your turker ordered for Thanksgiving turkey ordered TODAY May 1st, 2021!! check it out here: https://www.diamondb.org/turkeys Enjoy the episode!!

Long story short... We cooked up a rooster. You need to listen to find out all the details. We also chat about whole animal cooking and street rats.. 

We are joined with the San Diego Farm Bureau Executive Director, Hannah Gbeh. Hannah is a huge advocate for local agriculture and is passionate about helping farmers and ranchers reach their goals and blossom. She was a voting member on the Board of Directors of the San Diego County Farm Bureau for two years, and represented the SDCFB in both Sacramento and Washington D.C. She then pursued becoming the Executive Director and now is a big voice for our local farmers and ranchers. Join us as we chat with Hannah! We learned so much! Want to find out more about the San Diego Farm Bureau? Want to meet your ranchers, farmers or want to visit agritourism sites? Check out the website at https://www.sdfarmbureau.org/ 

In this episode, KC and Alli chat about a local Farm to Table Giveaway we are so happy to be a part of! It is a local San Diego giveaway over at instagram. If you don't already, please give us a follow on Instagram at @tapintotraditions and get in on the giveaway! We talk about cast iron care, our wild children and the upcoming CowBelles Trail Ride! Tap in with us!

TUNE IN AS WE TALK ABOUT THE UPS AND DOWNS WITH COOKING WITH KIDDOS AND A GREAT DISCUSSION PICKING APART THE PAUSE ACT IN COLORADO. @TAPINTOTRADITIONS @FLYING_F_RANCH @DIAMONDB_RANCH.KATIE

We chat with Alexandra Rae from Harvest Joy (@harvest.joy over on the 'gram) all about her journey to where she is today in her business. Rae is a fresh farm produce photographer and advocate for the agricultural industry. Rae grew up in the San Luis Obispo area and fell in love with the agriculture world that surrounded her. Her went to CALPOLY SLO and received a degree in Ag Business with the goal to help the industry with social media and marketing. She has a wonderful story and she is a great personality. We chat about "Farm Fashion Fridays", Aussies, her journey and more! Check out Rae on her website at harvestjoydesign.com or over on instagram at @harvest.joy.  Thanks for tapping in with us!

We chat with Tori Mellott on Instagram Live all things chickens, gardening, tinctures and soo much more! Tori is a local San Diegan who has a rich ranching history. Her family has resided in Descanso for over 100 years and thrives off of the land with cattle, flowers, chickens and anything else Tori can get her hands into! We chat about FFA, her relationship with her husband, Mead making, tinctures, chicken coops, worms, nettles and so much more. We had a great time chatting with Tori and look forward to seeing her blossom!  Check Tori out on instagram @backroadheartblooms , @mellottchickencoops @garbaniranch

KC and Alli discuss their planting ventures, 2021 plans and funny gardening stories. As well, they chat about the "Meat-Out Day" and the meat and potatoes regarding the continued misunderstanding revolving the livestock industry. Balancing it all and really understanding sustainability practices. Tap in with us!