But what about his pipe ? The wife eats delicious soft boiled eggs with herbs and butter and crusty bread for almost every meal because 1) it's delicious 2) it's nutritious and 3) it makes almost no dishes. I dont have a window and I love it. We have always prioritized our food and done without other things. You have such a clear way of writing about important topics. I just hosted some family members for the weekend and fed them a great deal of top-quality food, much of it locally sourced. We plant and harvest, nurture and cull, say hello to newborn animals and goodbye to older ones, and pray that it all comes together from season to season. Viva la love! And comfort to those who enjoy a beautiful meal there. Ha. Whole grains. Stu has a musical mind and the way it's wired the way it hears things is beautiful. (Ill admit I looked at the starting prices of your stove quite a while ago and nearly fainted but I would certainly drop that kind of money on a number of other things that you probably wouldnt!). Anyone who is married to a literature minded individual knows the frustration they feel when looking into the reader's eyes and getting the empty stare back. She and her husband packed up and left their city life to a five-acre homestead in central Washington where they raise their own dairy cows, chickens, pigs, sheep, and turkeys, and grow too many vegetables to count. Well I am a bit late to the party but I say amen! But still when it came down to it, I decided to keep the ol girl. In my mind it was simple. Its not always easy to articulate the nuances of balancing all the various things in this world but as someone who enjoys tobacco every once in a while Ive always felt the need to mostly hide that fact from others. She and her husband, Stuart, are now developing their own little farm in the Pacific Northwest with their quiver of children, Georgia, Owen, William, and Juliette. Oh, how I can relate. I have become a foodie in recent years, but someimtes I lean towards phood Pharisie which is definitly NOT the kind of person I want to be. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); By Stuart Concealed in the world we have is a world greater than we can imagine- Mark Helprin from In Sunlight and in Shadow (here). I love your blog, thank you for all you do and all you share. Sorry too much information? Hes been gone only one night. My husband and I were shopping a couple months ago for appliances for our new home build and the place we went to had a LaCanche Range. Viva la friends! It didnt take long to realize that ingredients were most delicious when they were plucked from our own soil. Plus Stu is incredibly handsome with his pipe! We do not live for ourselves but in everything live for Christ. Ive been all about organic, Whole Foods before it was a thing. teaching other people how to cook, eat, and celebrate from-scratch food. Its not that everyone can choose an oven over a car. Weve had people think we were crazy and yes, weve thought that about others as well. Congrats on baby #4 and acquiring a new heifer next spring!! I love my canary yellow Macon Lacanche.. But we also eat the most incredible burgers from a local restaurant every once in a while. I once heard someone say dont ever be jealous of or covet what someone else has. Thanks so much for sharing! But the one or two we get to enjoy on occasion is a blessing. The bright side: hes not a fan of chicken so I ate chicken 9 out of those 10 days:) Blessings of safe travels and peaceful returns to you and yours. This short story inspired me a lot and how you love your husband. He pours generously. You are totally spot on about that seeing but not seeing thing. When we first learned about real food stuff (all of it!) And i didnt even notice how judgmental we all can be on such little, insignificant things until God showed me. I shan't allow it! Right on sista! 14:14 I know and am persuaded in the Lord Jesus that nothing is unclean in itself, and again in verse 20 Everything is indeed clean. A car can only run so long, but if were healthy we definitely can out live a shinny car. Her husband Stuart took a break from morning chores to ground home-roasted coffee beans with a hand-crank. . Many good memories will come with that stove. Dry Farm wine. Liked by Shaye Elliott I'm not sure this is the spot to send this, I'm not great with Tech, but my husband said I should write to you- not a question- but encouragement after your last FB post about not taking stuff so seriously. Actually no. I just sat stared at the mountains from the living room and contemplated life for a few moments before the toddler awoke. I can agree that Old Testament food laws are Gods standard for all believers. And again, OT, I left you another message and will write it again to make sure you read it. Crazy times.Friday is my last day of work in Real Estate and starting next Monday, Im a semi-full-time-stay-at-home-mommy.Ill still be working outside of the home for, It was day-two of barn renovations yesterday and know I use the term barn renovation very loosely. Over-consumption is not a good thing, my friends. Because you give our Lord credit all throughout and that is even better than Tolkien and farming put together. Its wonderful to do our best to treat our bodies as temples and to make a huge effort to keep them healthy and put the beautiful, natural things of this world in them. Because one can never spent too much time with their spouse (ahem), I'm also slowly pulling this man I love into the dark side of blogging. Let not the one who eats despise the one who abstains, and let not the one who abstains pass judgment on the one who eats, for God has welcomed him. Thank you! You are so right. For more of her work visit her blog JQLouise.com. And as experience is the best teacher, Im here to share with you how to bake better bread at home. THANK YOU! I never learned to love literature, or reading, like he did, preferring rather to get my hands dirty. Im just gonna skip past complimenting you on the awesomeness of this posting because, well I would just be repeating what others have already said, and Im going to say that I am thoroughly psyched by your Lord of the Rings morsels that are scattered throughout your blog. Inside, the Elliott house is decorated in a charming, old-world country style. We'll mix up speciality cocktails and feature particular local ingredients in our recipes. It was very encouraging! One of my favorites is the black and white pencil drawing he did of J.R.R. Save yourself years of bad loaves. You may prioritize something else: sports, travel, fashion, home decor, shopping, what-ev. Okmaybe theyre all just like that? Sorry I am OT, but it makes me sad to see that people feed their kids such things. wait wait wait. He releases into them and he enjoys bringing mental images to life. Thanks for being you. SE: Our kids have no idea how good they have it. Way to honor your man you got a good one . Shaye is a homesteading enthusiast, a published writer, and director at elliotthomestead.com. People will always find the time and money for the things which they value. And for the most part, over-consumption of anything (be it food, drink, tobacco, etc.) We'll bust out the bubbly and some fancy appetizers and invite friends or family to come and mingle while French Cafe' plays in the background. There is just something about southern men.love mine too. As the blog continues to grow, as to my ambitions and ideas for it. He's hardworking. This post is so sweet! As I nursed Juliette, I sat in silence sipping the morning nectar from my mug and contemplating what I would attempt to accomplish that day. This post really resonates with me! And the color options about do me in. or after you work him so hard ? That being said, this is the world we live in and sustenance and dominion are a part of that. The wife booby-traps the old sliding doors and windows that are too brokento lock because 1) she's afraid of people sneaking into her house at night and 2) she's super afraid of people sneaking into her house at night. we (meaning I) jumped in with both feet and was too strict much to my familys disappointment. Paste: Why did you write Welcome to the Farm? Other Works | Publicity Listings | Official Sites. Keep up the good work on all fronts . Due to my husband having a heart attack and issues and owning a business we lost our house years ago. While the abiding principles of Gods character reflected in the law has not changed (God is the same yesterday, today and forever), the way in which we act in accordance with the law has changed which is consistent with our verbal profession that Christ has come. And I love that about him. He lifts heavy things, digs fence posts, attaches trailers, stacks hay, does the killing, and is the first to run out at night with a gun when he hears squealing pigs. You NEVER know what is going on in their home to get it.. I love this! Viva la cuddles. Elliott now makes $500,000 a year selling to fellow "oilers." Most folks would not agree with this statement but like you so wonderfully phrased it, Moderation, moderation, moderation. Shaye serves up easy-to-prepare, rustic and crowd-pleasing recipes proving you don't . The wife eats delicious soft boiled eggs with herbs and butter and crusty bread for almost every meal because 1) it's delicious 2) it's nutritious and 3) it makes almost no dishes. Managing expectations has never been my strong suit. It's also nice to be clear and unapologetic about who we are: we are farmers and homecooks who love to eat. Much love from across the pond xxx. , Love this Shaye!! Stuart is also a reader. I know now that it was because of this. I totally understand what you mean. Plus, the HARDEST garden job I have to do each year If you like it, Share it! I can TOTALLY relate. She remembers how odd it feels to fall asleep alone after years of spooning perfection. Sea salt. I read that it hurts your gums and that would be really sad Ive used baking soda for years but only like once a month or less because it is abrasive and I figured it ruins your enamel. I have interacted with Mr. Staleys teaching before at the request of someone else and and depart from him significantly on this issue. Sure would. I'm infull-blown cookbook launch (have you ordered your signed copy yet? My LaCanche Range in Amour. Thank youfor the recipes you post-love them all! Loved this post Shaye. Though I can't remember what it was regarding now, when we were dating, I explicitly remember being called a Yankee. And he's right. So, while I think its a great option for you to buy an expensive oven, and I applaud your ability to save and grow your business, it doesnt exclude privilege. Do you know when the last time I sat in silence was? You raise some interesting points. I love watching your videos and I am inspired by the loving relationship you and Stuart have. I love this and can totally relate!! Haha. ), use that money on what we choose to prioritize, and enjoy the fruits of our labor. Listening to the financial gurus drone on about how they do it by sacrificing healthy food on the alter of their budget; I just cant. Will be placing the order soon. And I loved reading Stuarts comments as well as they offered even more insight into the scriptures we often misinterpret. I was wondering how your sweet milk cow was getting along. Likewise those coming from a Jewish food culture do not have to fear dishonor to God when they fellowship with others and eat with them. My husband Stuart and I, along with our circus of four children, live on a small two acre homestead in Washington State. If you want to know someones priorities, just look at where their money is going. Your stove is an investment for now and for future generations all wrapped up in classy style! And after six months of waiting for the build of our custom range, and paying an astronomical amount to get the propane piped into the kitchen, Madame Lacanche was finally settled into the kitchen in all her glory. Bon appetit! What a better way to celebrate Tolkien than smoking a pipe while reading his masterpieces! Thank you! We all have different priorities in life, and I refuse to feel any shame about prioritizing something as important as what I put into my body. Dare I say, us foodies are quick to become the Phood Pharisees (like that play on the spelling of food' I just snuck in there?!). Im always on the lookout for new blogs to actually follow, and thanks to this post (and all the others the I read before it) Ill be sticking around and coming back in the future. Do you just have a camera with you all the time to get such perfect shots? The passage you may be referring to is Romans 14 and continuing to chapter 15. Take the time to mix it, ensuring that there are no dry flour pockets. 86K Followers, 646 Following, 2,649 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Shaye Elliott (@shayeelliott) But none-the-less, here I am writing it. Does it get bitter from leaving in the seeds? The trees, leaves, bugs, fruit, flavors, smells, texturesI need them like I need air. Youre a normal person and you eat healthier than many other people. So brains as small as mine have the ability to comprehend. Gods law is about putting Him and others first, and if something we are doing looks offensive or may cause another to stumble then we need to be careful and check our motives. My many baking flops are your gain. For the earth is the Lords, and the fullness thereof. If one of the unbelievers invites you to dinner and you are disposed to go, eat whatever is set before you without raising any question on the ground of conscience. But it doesn't stop there: I buy real maple syrup instead of cable television. Romantic comedies literally every night. God recognizes and blesses those from all food cultures who belong to the kingdom of God by faith because Rom 14:17 For the kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking but of righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit. I have faced this too and its sooooo frustrating. Its true. I would be buying a stove instead of a car. Just about anything on Gods green earth can and I believe was intended to be enjoyed in moderation. Shaye, I love this post and I love your life. Shaye Elliott @theelliotthome I blog for all the nerds out there like me who enjoy things like preserving food, cleaning with vinegar, and cloth diapers. Bravo, Shaye. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); As we begin to prepare for the busy buzz of the holidays, I realize how easy it is forfinances to rule the roost.In fact, its pretty dang easy (without wanting, Its crazy times, people. Though Paul allows for a freedom of conscience and from guilt from others on these matters he still explicates the truth of the matter. You had me cracking up over here in Wisconsin. I have been here for a large part of the blog journey. You guys are so creative and talented! I am a Gentile saved by grace. There are lots of things I do that might appear evil to other people but that is because they are using a different standard of good and evil, one I dont have to worry about holding myself accountable to. And this would apply sadly to much of what we Americans eat nowadays. You did a beautiful job saying what I have thought so many times. Thanks for this post! He's also a way better hand milker than I am Sally always preferred his technique to mine and thus, gave him more milk and cream. But he believes in the beauty of my dream. We have no idea of the sacrifices someone made to afford the thing theyre proud of. Copyright 2023 The Elliot Homestead | Privacy Policy, Click here to learnmore about our Family Table Cookbook. Glad your hubby and littles are back with you, safe and sound! This is my sentiments exactly. We miss so much of what that person has to offer because we focus instead on what they do that we dont agree with, simply because we all are different. Now, one can easily make arguments for the bigger picture (ie: government subsides, organic vs. conventional farming, the long-term-effect of GMOs, white sugar's affect on the body, etc, etc) no doubt. Aug 27, 2022. Cultured butter. I prioritize food the food I love to eat. We prepare our food almost exclusively with whole grains that have been soaked, sprouted or fermented for optimal digestion. Ahh who am I kidding? , What a sweet way to love & honor your manIm sure he feels the love you have for him & the deep appreciation for all the hard work he does around the farm, but its still nice for him to see you telling the world how special he is to you! Agree! Secondly, and most importantly, the comment kept resonating a particular word in my head that many Americans can't seem to grasp the importance of: I'll say it again. 14:21 It is good not to eat meat or drink wine or do anything that causes your brother to stumble. The identifying markers of New Covenant Christians no longer include what they eat so that those coming from all food cultures can be Christians without having to change their diet. They see you. There were no four year old hobbits begging me for a sip, nor a nearly six year old wishfully requesting a cup full of maple syrup for breakfast. thankyou for your wise words! All Rights Reserved. What a beautiful tribute to your man. I hear you & agree! and my hubby can still smoke his pipe with actual tobacco in it? She'll serve our family until she can no longer trudge down the road. 2023 Paste Media Group. The only thing I would add is that sometimes our liberties must be balanced with love for the brethren in mind. Throw into that decision the eighty nine animals here reliant on us for their survival (not the least of which is a bull on loan), and it made it a pretty easy decision to stay behind with half the clan and all the barnyard. To which I say: Person who throws chicken poo, I appeal to God for standards. It is sad that healthy food is the expensive food. As is life with my sexy beast of a husband who's not left my side for more than a small handful of days since we began dating a decade ago. They hear you. Were not too far from you in Washington, in the Tri-Cities. Sometimes, I get really ambitious and unsettled. Amazing post! Viva la clean kitchen sink! And that encouragement, that support, means more to me than any amount of hay stacking. Now, let's say that someone thinks drinking coffee is a horrible thing. i really hope this is a typo though. Welcome. I had to chuckle the other day when a reader commented about the photo of Stuart smoking a pipe (located in the right hand column). Amen sista. I will say though, that not everyone does have a choice. The answer comes with a resounding no. Rom. Like, a serious reader. Maybe I should encourage my husband to start. I've begged him to learn a Ray LaMontagne duet on the guitars, even though I haven't played in a decade and only know about four chords. I would like to say that I enjoyed the peace, but I was a total wreck! We don't have to be overboard on anything. Like the air I breath, I'm accustomed to changing five sets of clothes, wiping bottoms, brushing teeth, preparing a line of plates for supper, and managing the mayhem of working from home. His advice is twofold addressing both the weak and the strong in Christ. But we've also been given the liberty to enjoy certain other things as well and in moderation, those are wonderful things. Ultimately, its in HIS hands, not ours. I laughed and told him that I'm from the West Coast and that meant nothing to me. All Old Testament laws point to Christ. The Elliott Homestead currently reaches over 100,000 unique visitors each month, averaging around 300,000 page views per month. And memories are being made. I completely agree with that decision. I decided to focus on doing something I was better at like having babies and stuff. Congrats on your beautiful Range! They share the land with their dairy cow, bees, and large organic gardens. Some things they love, and some they hate, but thats okaythey learn lifelong lessons every day. We have no idea if they saved for years or if they buried themselves in debt to get it. The cloth napkins.. the candles..thank you. I try hard to find the beauty daily in my crusty little farmhouse. So great to get to know him better. We don't live too far out from town just about 20 minutes. Breeding animals. Two shots were pulled from the espresso machine. While the husband's away. We live in a modest-sized house that we've built up with sweat equity so that I have wiggle room in the budget for pomegranates and saffron. Thats a lesson Im happy to drive home to my children. I love to drool over the pictures of your beautiful stove. Well done! This was a great reminder! We enjoy a big ol glass of red wine too, on occasion (like, when we can afford it). My hope is that the book will give people a comprehensive starting point for their farm, no matter how big or small. What I'm saying is that unless God has bound our conscience by telling us what we must and must not do, then we have the liberty to make that decision for ourselves. And we just kept going! The wife loves her husband more than all these things times a million. It's time to put him to work around these digital parts. Currently living in town, against our will, so that we can rebuild our finances. But I did. She and her husband, Stuart, are now developing their own little farm in the Pacific Northwest with their quiver of children, Georgia, Owen, William, and Juliette. I got to keep all three kiddos but somehow my house still stayed cleaner than when hes around, go figure! While I appreciate Pinterests motivating creativity and attention to style, I tend to easily feel overwhelmed. I bought a bottom of the line Amana range because I looked at your Lacanche and thought how glorious that it has no nasty oven window. LOL, Great to see a young man of faith and virtue enjoy a pipe once in a while in a natural family setting. You two are a great team. Heres how to bake better bread at home. John Dodds 5.75K subscribers 49K views 1 year ago Wild Birds in Brooklyn, NY July 25, 2021 Tamar sat out this number. Ive got my work cut out for me to teach moderation and apologize for going full steam ahead. I shutter to think of becoming so legalistic about food, or about healthy living', that idols of them are built in the place of enjoyment of good things for God's glory. Cook on! God hasn't bound our consciences with regards to drinking coffee and therefore, as a Christian, I am free to enjoy my morning brew as I wish. You truly are a talented writer! But, as my husband lovingly reminds me (every time), its supposed to be sad. Love this, great post! Thanks for posting thisIm pretty sure Ill be reading it again. And, dare I say, creme brulee made with white sugar. My husband Stuart and I, along with our circus of four children, live on a small two acre homestead in Washington State. If we were drinking eighteen beers a day, well, not so much. My many baking flops are your gain. Rainy, but wonderful. They dont always enjoy it, but that doesnt bother me. . I'm not being dramatic. I love this post. Shaye Elliott is the founder of the blog "The Elliott Homestead," which she began in 2010 when her farm was but a dream. We too do without a lot of things to save for what matters most to us. Vegetables and fruits should be purchased (or grown) as close to our kitchen as possible and we should eat a lot of them. I adore his company, and his spooning me to sleep every night . It doesn't have to be either/or. First off, it makes me laugh that we are so quick to put people into categories, perfectly labeled as we'd like them to be. Does that sound cliche? Its like Im reading a short story. ). My pocketbook won. Meat. Those who do not follow OT dietary laws do not experience any less of Gods favor and blessing as those who do. Stuart reminds me of my grandpa: he grows his own tobacco and smokes his pipe after finishing up his work around the farm and the garden. Stuart is also an artist. Quick to judge. Shaye Elliott 256 Kindle Edition 1 offer from $16.99 Welcome to the Farm: How-to Wisdom from The Elliott Homestead Mrs. Shaye Marie Elliott 556 Kindle Edition 1 offer from $17.09 Einkorn: Recipes for Nature's Original Wheat: A Cookbook Carla Bartolucci 1,099 Kindle Edition 1 offer from $8.99 1Th 5:22 Abstain from all appearance of evil. Frankly I'm overjoyed that you're going to be sharing more of your personal thoughts with us. Oh wait! But God made other good things and gave us blissful freedom and joyful hearts and I think you were spot on in what you wrote. Reality Check: Sometimes I want to take the guitar and slam it up against the wall. Well said. It's just that simple. I am so IN TO what you are saying that they catch me by surprise every time and, being an avid Tolkien fan myself, my heart leaps when reading such small tidbits squeezed inbetween sentences. Its very true that absence truely does make the heart grow fonder. Totally relate to that hey I can eat whatever I want without him here, but now Im all alone etc feeling. This is, by far, one of the very best posts Ive read on a real food blog (or any blog, for that matter). I have seen Him working and moving and blessing and inspiring and loving you all along the way. Theyre still young, but are always eager to learn more. You all know who you are in the Lord. - Shaye Elliott Pipe Smoking & 'Phood Pharisees'. He loves to read and in his younger years dabbled in art and music. No, stop, I can hear what you're saying. The best music, movies, TV, books, comedy and more. I'm not saying we can't have opinions about what we believe to be best. Peter came to this freeing truth by way of Gods vision to him in Acts 10. I know I have been quick to judge others over things that are essentially *not* that importan, but its definitely something I truly try to work on. We are retired. Viva la home defense! Love and peace, Also, we often have no idea the financial story behind someones purchase. Here I am,sitting in my house in Buckinghamshire,UK and your life is soooo totally different to mine but I LOVE reading your blog. And Shaye, how in the world did you decide what color of La Canche to get? Pastel-colored eggs were piled high in a wooden bucket. I dont know who you are but definitely youre going to a famous blogger if you arent already Cheers! I'm thinking Stuneeds to be become AI certified. Never ever apologize for doing whats right for you and your family. You did an admirable job. In these areas he allows for great freedom and exhorts both sides of a differing opinion not to pass judgment on one another where Christ has set you free. Don't expect the plumbers to show up on time. Paste: What was most challenging about your new life when you first started? Prep Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: 40 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes Servings: 6 Author: Shaye Elliott Print Ingredients Carrot Cake 1 cup butter room temperature cup sugar (dehydrated whole cane preferable) cup honey 5 egg yolks 1 tsp vanilla extract- 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 tsp baking soda 1 tsp cinnamon tsp grated nutmeg Especially when he makes me lattes. Whether Im in the kitchen or writing my blog, heading outside to spend some time in the dirt always gets me back on track. Copyright 2023 The Elliot Homestead | Privacy Policy, full-blown cookbook launch (have you ordered your signed copy yet? SE: I absolutely love it! 261. I think Ill share the link on my FB page . I hope Welcome to the Farm encourages people to keep going despite the struggles. I love your range too.
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