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  • Home Canning, The Benefit of An Open Mind and Looking Through History

    (Affiliate disclosure) My progression as a Home Canner I am a relatively new canner. I have canned goods for 7 or so years now and have grown in proficiency over time. There is always room to grow in this important preservation skill. When I first began canning, I “dipped my toe” into water processing or…

  • A New Old Carriage House

    I’ll never thoroughly understood the draw that old and worn antiques have on me but they have always caught my eye, even as a young child. The lines on furniture, the intricate details in drawer pulls or hinges, the tight wood grain, it draws me in like a good story will. Most antiques today (over…

  • Are you actually water glassing eggs?

    The “storm” of the last few years has created a tsunami wave of new, interested and excited individuals who are practicing the dying art of food preservation among other things. It’s been encouraging to watch the influx of interest rise and the joy of bringing back and reclaiming a bit of independence from the systems…

  • A Brand New Garden

    Well folks, its officially plan the garden “season”. The slow of winter has many of us longing for warmer months and favorable weather so we can venture out in the garden and come alive again! Here’s a photo I recently stumbled upon for the new market garden at Hopewell 2.0. Isn’t it lovely? (Download The…

  • the best nourishing bone broth (3 methods)

    This nourishing bone broth is perfect for the base of many dishes including sipping on it’s own! Here are 3 simple ways to prepare broth all year around with simple ingredients. Storage ideas and uses included in notes!

  • Becoming a Hopesteader

    I am a Hopesteader. I haven’t always tried to look for the silver lining in most any situation until one day, I was able to see it while homesteading. It’s a skill that has encouraged me to spur on and learn and read and do and gain experience and turn knowledge into wisdom. I wanted…