Articles by Meri Maura

I have 76 chickens and 26 different breeds. Australorps Aussie Galaxy Midnight Lorrie Joann Bantam Buff Minorcas Waffle Toasty and Pretzel Buff Orpingtons Buffy Lila Lizzie Butters Goldie Biscuit Bramahs, Light Oreo Barnevelders Vivian California Whites Sugar Snow Easter Eggers...

In this article I'll be giving the people of BYC a grand tour of my chicken coops! Let's begin! The first distinct feature is the working lamppost in front of the building. I turn it on at night to deter predators from lurking around. The electric runs underground and goes into the chicken...

The World's Best Fried Rice by Meri Maura Makes about 4 servings (a serving is a big bowl full!) There is no comparison to how delectable this recipe is. It is better than the finest Asian restaurants in the Houston area, and at a much lower price. For meat, I use either my Garlic Butter...

Fancy French Toast Note: I have not made this recipe in a while and the recipe may change as I start experimenting with it again. Ingredients 3-4 slices of day old bread (any type will work, I prefer white bread) 2-3 eggs, depending on size Cinnamon sugar mix (McCormick sells this, but if you...

Meri's Miracle Chicken Note: add however much of each ingredient that you want, and experiment with it to find the perfect blend of flavors for your use. For the herbs, garlic, ginger, and turmeric, fresh can be used as well as freeze dried, frozen, or powdered. Also, if you don't have some of...

Ingredients: 15-21 whole raw shrimp 4 tbsp. butter (any kind will work) 2 tbsp. garlic powder 1 small bunching onion leaf or 2 chive leaves any other seasonings that you like How to make: Preheat a large, flat pan to medium low, or 2.8 for electric stovetops (that's what I have)...