A Beginner's Guide to Crafting Kombucha: Health Benefits and Simple Brewing Tips
I absolutely LOVE kombucha! Besides water, coffee, and the occassional glass of wine, I am in love with kombucha and its' the only "soda...
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Nicole Hughes
- Mar 27
- 3 min
Nourishing Body and Soul: The Healing Power of Home Cooking and Baking
The simple act of cooking and baking at home has the potential to transform our lives, one delicious and wholesome meal at a time.
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Nicole Hughes
- Mar 5
- 3 min
Homesteading starts at HOME
you dont need to own land to be a homesteader
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Nicole Hughes
- Feb 24
- 3 min
Home Fermentation: Busting Myths and Exploring Top Methods
In recent years, home fermentation has gained popularity as a fascinating and rewarding culinary adventure. From tangy sauerkraut to...
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Nicole Hughes
- Dec 8, 2023
- 3 min
Our Family Holiday Traditions - A Story about Saint Nikolaus and Christkindl
keeping Bavarian Christmas traditions alive
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Nicole Hughes
- Dec 5, 2023
- 2 min
Transforming Leftover Cranberry Sauce into Festive Christmas Jam - A Christmas Gift Recipe
f you find yourself with leftover cranberry sauce from your holiday feasts, don't let it go to waste! Instead, let's upcycle that tangy deli
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Nicole Hughes
- Nov 23, 2023
- 3 min
Cranberries - American or European?
Cranberries. Not just an American thing
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Nicole Hughes
- Oct 29, 2023
- 3 min
Finding Home: A Journey of Connection with Nature and Foraging
In a world increasingly dominated by concrete jungles and digital landscapes, there's an innate longing within us to reconnect with nature
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Nicole Hughes
- Oct 28, 2023
- 2 min
A Journey of Love, Sustainability, and Self-Discovery
Finding home is about the life I create within those walls and the connection I foster with the world around me.
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Nicole Hughes
- Oct 15, 2023
- 2 min
Spice It Up: Creative Recipes for Dealing with an Overabundance of Habanero Peppers
Habaneros are known for their fiery heat and fruity flavor, making them a fantastic addition to a variety of dishes. In this blog post, we'l
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Chip Hughes
- Oct 12, 2023
- 2 min
Livestock Guardian Dogs: Protecting Your Flock in Summer vs. Winter
Livestock guardian dogs play an indispensable role in protecting herds from predators, adapting their strategies to the shifting challenges
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Chip Hughes
- Oct 11, 2023
- 2 min
The Fiery Powerhouse: Health Benefits of Hot Peppers
Peppers not only add a fiery kick to your meals but also offer a range of health benefits. These spicy peppers are rich in vitamins, mineral
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Nicole Hughes
- Oct 6, 2023
- 2 min
Finding Home Across Continents: A Journey of an Immigrant and a Soldier
"Finding home" - a phrase that carries a unique resonance for me as an immigrant to the United States, married to a U.S. Army soldier. My...
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Nicole Hughes
- Sep 30, 2023
- 2 min
Finding Home
The Heart's Journey "Finding home" transcends the physical walls of a house; it's an emotional pilgrimage of the heart. It's that...
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Nicole Hughes
- Sep 28, 2023
- 3 min
Fire Cider: A Spicy Elixir for Health and Flavor
Learn about the amazing benefits of fire cider
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Chip Hughes
- Sep 20, 2023
- 2 min
Anatolian Shepherds: Guardians of Tradition in the United States
These remarkable canines have a history steeped in tradition, dating back thousands of years to their native land, Anatolia
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Nicole Hughes
- Sep 15, 2023
- 2 min
Embracing the Homesteading Spirit: Festivals & Community
We've been on this homesteading journey for quite some time now. It all started with a dream of self-sufficiency,
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Nicole Hughes
- Aug 19, 2023
- 7 min
Bringing Old World rural life skills to the New World
Bringing Old World Skills to the New World
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Nicole Hughes
- Jul 5, 2023
- 3 min
Pastured meat. What's the story?
When we were homestead dreaming, one of the lines of thought included wanting to grow as much of our own food as possible. What started...
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Nicole Hughes
- Jul 1, 2023
- 2 min
Summer Storms and Sweaty Days
sweaty summers are the hardest
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