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The Chickens Have Arrived at the Coop!
In the first week of January, the construction team at The Machine Shed made the final touches to The Coop, and our chickens were welcomed into their new home. Adorned with mini picnic tables and swings, and large windows where our guests can see inside the nesting boxes, The Coop is our love letter to American farming at its best. Our flock has thirteen amazing chickens that consist of a large variety of breeds including the Ameraucana, Whiting True Green, and Blue Andalusian. You will be able to learn more about our chickens at The Machine Shed and eventually on our website, so keep an eye open for future updates.
Meet The Flock
Max (Blue Laced Red Wyandotte), Amy (Bielefelder) & Simone Eggway (Blue Andalusian)
Inspired by beloved radio hosts in Des Moines, we’re thrilled to introduce Max & Amy from “Max & Amy In The Morning” and Simone Eggway, paying homage to Simon Conway from “The Simon Conway Show.”
Papa Mike (Silver Laced Wyandotte), Julia (Rhode Island Red) & Benjamin (Blue Andalusian)
El Jefe (Whiting True Blue), Chuck-A-Doodle-Do (Ameraucana) & Hank Cluckiams (Dark Brahma)
Four of our chickens still need names and we are going to need your help! Make sure to stay connected with us on social media to learn how.
Previous Posts
Tips For The Perfect Pie Crust
If you happened to read our last blog post, we re-introduced Master Baker Cindy from the Rockford Shed. In our Easy As Pie e-Book, she provided tips on how to make the best pie crust, which will come in handy for the upcoming holidays! If you don't have time to bake...
Meet Rockford’s Pie Lady
Let us re-introduce Cindy, our Master Baker at the Machine Shed since 1994. We interviewed her in our Easy As Pie e-Book back in 2016. One of our patrons then claimed, "There’s nothing ‘as American as apple pie.’ Fruity, tart, cream filled or savory – at The Shed, we...
Spicy Sweet Potato Pie
We have officially entered holiday season which is the time for good company, good times, and of course good food. For your upcoming gathering, try out a new dessert recipe that everyone will enjoy - the Spicy Sweet Potato Pie. This dessert will become apart of all...
Pumpkin Cork Craft
We are in the midst of fall and with that comes apple cider, autumn leaves and you can probably guess it...pumpkins! What better way to repurpose those wine corks that you may have lying around then by making a decorative pumpkin that is perfect for the season! Follow...
Machine Shed’s New Tangy Tenderloin
It is almost time to wrap up Pork Month here at Machine Shed and we are sad to see it go! We hope you all were able to come enjoy our Porktober features - but if not check out our blog for the Sweet & Smoky Pork Loin and the Pork Pioneer recipes! To step along...
The Big Idaho Potato Truck at the Urbandale Machine Shed!
Join us for a SPUDTACULAR event! The Big Idaho Potato Truck will be at the Urbandale Machine Shed Restaurant on Tuesday, October 26 from 1PM – 7PM with a 4 TON POTATO delivery! There will be tractor rides from 3PM-6PM, games, giveaways, and a live radio segment from...
Machine Shed’s Pork Pioneer
October has Machine Shed already excited for Thanksgiving, so we owe it to our pioneers for Pork Month! Explore new territory in your kitchen with our Pork Pioneer recipe. Simple to cook and easy on the wallet, this comforting dish is perfect for a cold fall day!...
Sweet & Smoky Pork Loin
Happy Porktober! It is one of our favorite months of the year here at Machine Shed - Pork Month! For the whole month of October, we will be featuring some of our signature pork month recipes that have always been a guest-favorite! Try making this delicious recipe at...
Machine Shed Travels to EAA!
The Wisconsin Machine Shed is heading to the EAA Airshow in Oshkosh again this year and will be located at the Hangar Café! This will be the 9th annual year that Machine Shed has participated at EAA and we look forward to another year. We will be serving all of your...
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