Maggie's Farm

We are a commune of inquiring, skeptical, politically centrist, capitalist, anglophile, traditionalist New England Yankee humans, humanoids, and animals with many interests beyond and above politics. Each of us has had a high-school education (or GED), but all had ADD so didn't pay attention very well, especially the dogs. Each one of us does "try my best to be just like I am," and none of us enjoys working for others, including for Maggie, from whom we receive neither a nickel nor a dime. Freedom from nags, cranks, government, do-gooders, control-freaks and idiots is all that we ask for.

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Sunday, November 16. 2025

Yes, I know Maggie's has had technical problems.


We have probably discouraged our regulars. It's a bummer. The only good part is that news is ephemeral and will not matter in a while. Soap opera.


As compensation, my pic of St. Leon-sur-Verzere plus a couple of (Frenchy) holiday ideas.



These are amazing - Sarlat Potatoes.  Duck fat is cheap via Amazon.


And for you hunters, Canada Goose is delicious. Breast, done rare, is like steak. As for the legs and things, confit. Tendons melt like butter. 



Posted by Bird Dog in Food and Drink at 13:06 | Comments (4) | Trackbacks (0)

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Happy about your return. I hope most of the tech issues are behind you.
#1 Stargazer on 2025-11-16 15:12 (Reply)
Glad to see you back on the net. Domestic raised geese are even tastier than wild geese. In my younger years on the farm, I experienced goose rather than turkey or ham for holiday meals. There is no other fowl like it but it is no longer easily found. They can be 'bullies' in the farm yard though. Dogs and children can be harassed...just ask my younger sister.
#2 indyjonesouthere on 2025-11-16 15:29 (Reply)
Move to Substack.
#3 David Zincavage on 2025-11-16 16:38 (Reply)
Bird Dog: As compensation, my pic of St. Leon-sur-Verzere plus a couple of (Frenchy) holiday ideas.

Much more than fair.
#4 Zachriel on 2025-11-16 17:14 (Reply)

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