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A Beginner's Guide to Crafting Kombucha: Health Benefits and Simple Brewing Tips

Mar 283 min read

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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Nourishing Body and Soul: The Healing Power of Home Cooking and Baking

Nicole Hughes

Mar 273 min read

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 53 min read

Homesteading starts at HOME

you dont need to own land to be a homesteader

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Home Fermentation: Busting Myths and Exploring Top Methods

Nicole Hughes

Feb 243 min read

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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Our Family Holiday Traditions - A Story about Saint Nikolaus and Christkindl

Nicole Hughes

Dec 8, 20233 min read

Our Family Holiday Traditions - A Story about Saint Nikolaus and Christkindl

keeping Bavarian Christmas traditions alive

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Transforming Leftover Cranberry Sauce into Festive Christmas Jam - A Christmas Gift Recipe

Nicole Hughes

Dec 5, 20232 min read

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, 20233 min read

Cranberries - American or European?

Cranberries. Not just an American thing

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Finding Home: A Journey of Connection with Nature and Foraging

Nicole Hughes

Oct 29, 20233 min read

Finding Home: A Journey of Connection with Nature and Foraging

Rated 5 out of 5 stars.(1)

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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A Journey of Love, Sustainability, and Self-Discovery

Nicole Hughes

Oct 28, 20232 min read

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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Spice It Up: Creative Recipes for Dealing with an Overabundance of Habanero Peppers

Nicole Hughes

Oct 15, 20232 min read

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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Livestock Guardian Dogs: Protecting Your Flock in Summer vs. Winter

Chip Hughes

Oct 12, 20232 min read

Livestock Guardian Dogs: Protecting Your Flock in Summer vs. Winter

Rated 5 out of 5 stars.(1)

Livestock guardian dogs play an indispensable role in protecting herds from predators, adapting their strategies to the shifting challenges

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The Fiery Powerhouse: Health Benefits of Hot Peppers

Chip Hughes

Oct 11, 20232 min read

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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Finding Home Across Continents: A Journey of an Immigrant and a Soldier

Nicole Hughes

Oct 6, 20232 min read

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, 20232 min read

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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Fire Cider: A Spicy Elixir for Health and Flavor

Nicole Hughes

Sep 28, 20233 min read

Fire Cider: A Spicy Elixir for Health and Flavor

Learn about the amazing benefits of fire cider

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Anatolian Shepherds: Guardians of Tradition in the United States

Chip Hughes

Sep 20, 20232 min read

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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Embracing the Homesteading Spirit: Festivals & Community

Nicole Hughes

Sep 15, 20232 min read

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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Bringing Old World rural life skills to the New World

Nicole Hughes

Aug 19, 20237 min read

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, 20233 min read

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, 20232 min read

Summer Storms and Sweaty Days

sweaty summers are the hardest

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