As I said in this post, where God has not bound our conscience, others are not free to. To say I'm used to his company is a gross understatement. I feel like saying something sometimes and sometimes I say it. It will still be a while for me but I want what I want and I wont apologize for it! 14:21 It is good not to eat meat or drink wine or do anything that causes your brother to stumble. Our familys needs, safety, and happiness are his first priority. And for the little glimpses into your busy life. Copyright 2023 The Elliot Homestead | Privacy Policy, http://anappetiteforcolor.wordpress.com/2013/01/19/for-the-love-of-baguette/, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AcHukVMPC88, The HARDEST job in the garden (and full garden tours! I'm infull-blown cookbook launch (have you ordered your signed copy yet? Do you know how many times I use my stove a week? I dont have a window and I love it. Ahhh yes. 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. So brains as small as mine have the ability to comprehend. There are things pertaining to how to live for Christ that Paul indicates are a matter of conscience. Party on rock stars. Food blogger Shaye Elliott, quit her 9-to-5 to start a homestead in Washington State with her husband and 4 kidsthis woman a foodie farming machine. thankyou for your wise words! The house stays clean. Once people realize that every carrotevery chickenevery egg comes from somewhere, theyre much more likely to make wise food choices that benefit their health and the future of food production. 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. I sometimes splurge on unhealthy foods as well, but we try to eat clean/kosher foods only, and I believe that is Gods Biblical standard for all Believers. I too have my eye on a Lacanche range. And we just kept going! Because of your blog I bring out the good dishes. 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. I completely agree with that decision. I was wondering how your sweet milk cow was getting along. Does it get bitter from leaving in the seeds? Rom 14:1 As for the one who is weak in faith, welcome him, but not to quarrel over opinions. And sometimes it drives me insane. I do not even know how I ended up here, but I thought this post was good. I had to work hard and save up so we could pay cash for the big purchase but we did it. Keeping up with the Joneses is a nasty little habit that keeps us from appreciating what we have and resenting what we prioritize. And the color options about do me in. Your blog has helped me overcome some of that myself. The more we grew, the more acclimated our tastes grew to these incredible fresh flavors. Okmaybe theyre all just like that? I am totally on team Shaye! 1. 8:25-27 Eat whatever is sold in the meat market without raising any question on the ground of conscience. ), use that money on what we choose to prioritize, and enjoy the fruits of our labor. Not all blessings look the same, and many people are privileged in ways that arent financial, with time or talent for example, so Im not judging having privilege either, but I do think it goes well to mention that you are fortunate to have some flexibility in your spending. Amen sister! But they don't SEE or HEAR you. ), kitchen remodel, garden harvesting, dTERRA building, animal breeding, nursing baby mode around these parts. And he slaves over a vision that's in my head for our farm a vision that undoubtedly is difficult for him to see at times through the chores and muck. 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. Much love from across the pond xxx. And as experience is the best teacher, Im here to share with you how to bake better bread at home. This great nation of ours got its legs growing and selling tobacco and later spirits. I love it. 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. Other Works | Publicity Listings | Official Sites. View agent, publicist, legal and company contact details on IMDbPro. Its a lot easier now. I believe it was light blue and absolutely beautiful. Stuart is helping me with every aspect of the book before we ship it off to the printer in December. Shaye Elliott is the founder of the blog, The Elliott Homestead. Were a full time family, making our living right here at home, so theyre a part of it all. Totally relate to that hey I can eat whatever I want without him here, but now Im all alone etc feeling. Great post, super encouraging! In my mind it was simple. The. If I had a dependable car, Id save up for her, too! Her husband Stuart took a break from morning chores to ground home-roasted coffee beans with a hand-crank. Stuart loves to welcome people into the house and treat them as proper royalty always serving himself last and giving them the very best of what he has to offer even if it it's the last of his favorite Scotch. Great post. Meat and eggs should be pastured and purchased from a local producer (hopefully we are those producers!). My goodness, theyre beautiful:-). But its because I think its outrageous when theres a photo of a rainbow bread made with 5 artificial colors and people say wow, this would be great for kids lunches. From the civil war conversations, to the way he plays his guitar, to his love for ambrosia and biscuits, as they say the South runs deep in his veins. Vegetables and fruits should be purchased (or grown) as close to our kitchen as possible and we should eat a lot of them. The wife counts down the days until his return because as nice as the soft boiled eggs, silence, clean house, and romantic comedies are, there no match for the utter delight she takes in her favorite human. And I loved reading Stuarts comments as well as they offered even more insight into the scriptures we often misinterpret. 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. After an afternoon of apple picking, supper . I completely agree! Meerschaum pipes, especially, indicate consideration and attention in a smoker. Don't sneak into her house at night. But our biggest purchase is food and wine. Bon appetit! Will be placing the order soon. But, as my husband lovingly reminds me (every time), its supposed to be sad. Jacqueline Neves is a food and travel writer based in Boston. If you have read this blog for long, youll remember that the Elliotts also had days in their early marriage when they were in the same place of choosing between bus fare and feeding their baby. No, stop, I can hear what you're saying. Mine is an IT/computer geek I get this dazed look all the time. I am so glad we arent the only ones who feel this way and see how legalistic we can get when it comes to food. 2023 Paste Media Group. We have always prioritized our food and done without other things. Thanks so much for sharing! God is good! 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). You both are soooootalented/gifted of the Lord . He has a beard. But when you hear him play, you want to make music with him. 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 love your blog, thank you for all you do and all you share. It's quite incredible, as a parent, how used to the noise and activity you become. And we do it joyfully and with genuinely glad hearts! First, let me tell you more about him. Whole grains. They feed in the mornings, help with chores, help prepare meals, and even help with the harvests. Many good memories will come with that stove. And, dare I say, creme brulee made with white sugar. - Shaye Elliott Pipe Smoking & 'Phood Pharisees'. the land your home and your stove so dont allow people to make you feel less than. I too have a pipe smoking husband and we still get a lot of surprised people, Thats not healthy! . It's a bloody miracle. Elliott now makes $500,000 a year selling to fellow "oilers." Now, if I'm drinking 6,384 cups of coffee per day, that may be a problem. But he works hard to provide for us and its the only thing he asks for in return. And it was also quite convicting. i was still in an apartment back then, but it was a great way to learn. But what about his pipe ? Hope that made sense lol. Great read! and icecream? I have faced this too and its sooooo frustrating. Your email address will not be published. Copyright 2023 The Elliot Homestead | Privacy Policy, Click here to learnmore about our Family Table Cookbook. this post has blessed my soul! From this space and effort we're able to grow and cook a lot of our own food. And babies. Were grateful that our plates are full, the music is loud, the wine glasses are rarely empty, and the fellowship with family and friends is rich. This post really resonates with me! Paste: Is it hard raising and then butchering your meat animals? My pocketbook won. But seriously, this fact is important in knowing Stuart. Hey Stuart and Shaye! Sometimes, I get really ambitious and unsettled. Some things they love, and some they hate, but thats okaythey learn lifelong lessons every day. Oops Did I just admit that? I know this is an older post, but I am so glad to have read it today. The dirt inspires me. Complete with french fries and an old-fashioned root beer (or two). Amazing Shaye, I giggled away and second every while the husband is away mine is away every 3 weeks for 3 weeks flying the globe I sometimes add The wife forgets to shave as there is no one who cares, and The wife lies texting the husband all night because hes been away far too long. It's part of my existence. Though I can't remember what it was regarding now, when we were dating, I explicitly remember being called a Yankee. I am a Gentile saved by grace. After all, if we're all about healthy living here on the homestead, how could my husband be doing such a thing?! I wound up here after browsing through the blog for the past 30 minutes. 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. Lessons learned. 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. Three! Just never let him wear a smoking jacket, that would kill it. Part of me was glad I had the kids as they kept me busy and my mind off him being gone, but I can relate to locking the house down, having the loaded gun nearby, and loneliness of sleeping alone. All the cheese. We'll figure it all out in April But there's no one else that I'd want by my side than Stu when I'm bed ridden and fat and uncomfortable. Im a grandmother now and the years help you see what your family remembers. 20. We don't have to be overboard on anything. Now I'm all distracted thinking about being gigantically pregnant again. Right on sista! He sounds so full of great character and talent, what a gift to your sweet family. 86K Followers, 646 Following, 2,649 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Shaye Elliott (@shayeelliott) I once heard someone say dont ever be jealous of or covet what someone else has. What DO people spend their time and money on besides food? I shared this blog post on Facebook when Shaye first released it, and strangely it was the post that came to mind when I saw her this past week at the doterra Leadership conference, and it came up in my Facebook memories today, the day after returning home from the conference. Paul says more than once that there is no Jew or Greek, all are one in Christ (Gal. In her latest book, Welcome to the Farm, she outlines everything about her homestead and shares some amazing farm to table recipes. Some people struggle with bus fare or just having enough to make it through the week. It always amazes me how little people can think about food these days. For starters, its not exactly a barn, but since this is a farm,. SE: Nature. But I did. Amazing post! He releases into them and he enjoys bringing mental images to life. I remember of my grandfather taught me to look for a mate who loves God and always challenge me as a person. This is exactly how I feel when my hubby is gone! , 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! Life with littles and chaos is well, it's my life. Homemaker Chic on Apple Podcasts 219 episodes Rescuing the art of homemaking from the daily grind with red lips (and no jumpers). And good lord I need some new bras. we (meaning I) jumped in with both feet and was too strict much to my familys disappointment. When we first learned about real food stuff (all of it!) PREACH!! The tool is only as good as the craftsman but dang if having the right tool doesn't really help.). It's hectic to say the least. We have to shut those things done completely and for good. Enjoy every moment with that gorgeous range! I commend you and your family for sharing your lives. 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. Her experience in areas such as brand management, graphic design, and photography are valuable additions to our writing team. But it doesn't stop there: I buy real maple syrup instead of cable television. My hubby and I were just talking about this very thing. There are natural consequences when we forsake laws that He put in place. Paste: What do you think of the recent farm to table trend? We'll be driving to Montana to pick her up from a friend before bringing her back and getting to know her well. Though I'm sure these facts linger about in various posts over the years, let's just set a backdrop for who this bearded husband is. Ya'll already know the new cookbook is set to arrive early Spring 2016 [UPDATE: Click here to learnmore about our Family Table Cookbook]! But this is a good reminder that priorities vary and to not be so quick to judge. She also sleeps with a loaded pistol next to her bed for 1) cougars or coyotes who may happen to find their way onto the property and 2) people who sneak into her house at night. ???????????????????????? Besides, depending of whats in the pipe, smoking in itself may not be THAT harmful Cheers to you guys! 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. It should be the most important purchase in life. Such a beautiful blog Shaye. If we were drinking eighteen beers a day, well, not so much. Shaye serves up easy-to-prepare, rustic and crowd-pleasing recipes proving you don't . I love this and can totally relate!! Reality Check: Sometimes I want to take the books and slam them up against the wall. On our small farm, we have a dairy cow (Cecelia), a flock of laying hens, duck, sheep, a lot of produce growing in our gardens, and fruit ripening on our trees. Or basically any Man vs. Food episode. 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. Frankly I'm overjoyed that you're going to be sharing more of your personal thoughts with us. Inside, the Elliott house is decorated in a charming, old-world country style. 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. He's a sucker for nostalgia loving to create feelings. Your email address will not be published. Thanks for bringing a smile to this wifes face , SO true Shaye! 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. The New Testament church was dealing with the issue of Gentile converts not coming from a Jewish background. Most days, after supper, our home is filled with tunes as the children run around like monkeys. But the teeniest successes, like our first homegrown onion, made those hurdles somehow worth it. Congrats on your beautiful Range! I have been having a similar revelation myself http://anappetiteforcolor.wordpress.com/2013/01/19/for-the-love-of-baguette/. Also it should be noted that the wife was on her second glass of wine. Dry Farm wine. Cottage-inspiration from the vegetable and flower gardens, to the small farm and dairy cow, to the from-scratch kitchen, to the still-life photography studio. I have seen Him working and moving and blessing and inspiring and loving you all along the way. Name? And they yell at me and scream at me and throw chicken poo in my face and tell me I'm headed straight for h-e-double-hockey-stick for sipping the java. So hell-bent on keeping the law perfectly that they even condemned Christ himself for breaking the their man-made laws of the Sabbath rest. It's seen cars seats, toddlers, baby animals, and hay bales. 1 Cor. Thank you! And comfort to those who enjoy a beautiful meal there. On their small farm they raise heritage pigs, sheep, a variety of chickens, geese, and ducks. It's also nice to be clear and unapologetic about who we are: we are farmers and homecooks who love to eat. That love will continue to grow stronger with each new baby & the work you share, as well as the random adventure I have a husband thats such a neat guy, the love he has for me & our kids shows in the littlest things, and I thank God for him everyday and mine plays the Mountain Dulcimer most evenings -I love it, along with the random songs he sings to me! I will admire Mmes beauty in your photos and be thankful for what I have. Whether Im in the kitchen or writing my blog, heading outside to spend some time in the dirt always gets me back on track. 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. I think its something that needs to be said more often in the real food and foodie blogging world. 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. Haha. Ive been meaning to tell you that I just love your pictures. Thanks for this post! Somewhere in the word it mentions something like this: if Im with someone who doesnt eat meat make them lamboh wait that is from some Greek movie. This very issue has come up recently time again and with others I talk to (specifically about my love of pastured pork, ahem), and I have found all the answer I need in Galatians. Pastel-colored eggs were piled high in a wooden bucket. I laughed and told him that I'm from the West Coast and that meant nothing to me. However. Farming A few years ago, Shaye Elliott, feeling trapped in her day job, decided to take a leap of faith. Aka: brain food. 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. Unfortunately, Im stuck with an electric stove I hate, but life is good otherwise. Homemaker Chic Angela Reed & Shaye Elliott Leisure 4.5 1.9K Ratings APR 24, 2023 My Seedlings are OK - This is a good one! I do have envy for that stove. Cars will come and go but the meals and memories made on that beautiful stove will live on forever. You simply dont learn how to farm without massive shortcomings. I've faced this before I remember being told that because I was country' I couldn't listen to certain types of music. Glad your hubby and littles are back with you, safe and sound! Cooking and Baking is pure relaxation to me and good wholesome food is my passion. I hear you & agree! Always an inspiration, and your words and photographs! hold the phone! Stuart was born and raised in the South. Well done! You did a beautiful job saying what I have thought so many times. 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. Love you words, love your recipes, just LOVE your blog. He loves to read and in his younger years dabbled in art and music. He's the other half of this homestead and though he sits beside me each day as I lovingly tend to the blog, he rarely makes a spotlight appearance on it's pages. I just sat stared at the mountains from the living room and contemplated life for a few moments before the toddler awoke. The first morning, after their departure, I woke up to make a coffee all my own. I will say though, that not everyone does have a choice. Shaye Elliott: We started by cooking. A wee bit back, Stuart and our oldest two littles headed off to North Carolina to visit family. Save yourself years of bad loaves. Peter came to this freeing truth by way of Gods vision to him in Acts 10. While the husband's away. Or the 64 ounce steaks served up at your local restaurant. You NEVER know what is going on in their home to get it.. It's not like without half the family my days still haven't been plenty full. Especially at this crazy-busy time in life. 3:2) We should, with Paul, proclaim the truth about our freedom in Christ from imposing regulations on ourselves that Christ does not while at the same time acting in love towards those who have personal issues with exercising those freedoms. Heck, I love ALL of your stories. And your husband is as handsome as could be with his pipe. The reason that has changed is because of the historical and redemptive reality of the person and work of Christ. Were not too far from you in Washington, in the Tri-Cities. Would that extra $100 a month be nice for something else? There was no privilege back thenonly hard work. Loved, loved, loved having those two around! *Blessings* ~Brianna. 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. 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. Welcome. Anyone who is married to a musically minded individual knows the frustration that they feel when looking right into said musician's eyes, making a statement or asking a question, and getting the empty stare back. As a real foodie', I know how tempting it can be to throw the stone of judgment at others. 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. We werent meant to say goodbye to those we love or to witness the pain and discomfort of death. 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. When I get stuck in a creative or emotional rut, I know its time to go outside. I love when mothers have, Itwas a small instance that triggered my emotions this morning. Farmer, food blogger and author Shaye Elliott makes an Herby Goat Cheese Frittata to fuel the hungry kids through their morning chores. The farm has a magic way about teaching them about the world and their role in it. Cook on! I look forward to your posts, your words never fail me. Thank you for sharing and ENJOY that range!!! I love mothers. I'm thinking Stuneeds to be become AI certified. The passage you may be referring to is Romans 14 and continuing to chapter 15. I can TOTALLY relate. Though its far from perfect or easy this is the life we love. This is, by far, one of the very best posts Ive read on a real food blog (or any blog, for that matter). Copyright 2023 The Elliot Homestead | Privacy Policy, full-blown cookbook launch (have you ordered your signed copy yet? Oh, how I can relate. I dont know who you are but definitely youre going to a famous blogger if you arent already Cheers! I want to be a part of it all. I would like to say that I enjoyed the peace, but I was a total wreck! One person believes he may eat anything, while the weak person eats only vegetables. We too do without a lot of things to save for what matters most to us. Over-consumption is not a good thing, my friends. Paste: Why did you write Welcome to the Farm? So many would do well to cut certain things out of their own diets for the sake of killing that sin, without telling other to do the same of course. and doughnuts? Copyright 2023 The Elliot Homestead | Privacy Policy. , Love this Shaye!! Wonderful post Shaye! Now, my oldest daughter has become the food nazi and Ive realized what Ive done (especially when she tells her classmates, grandparents, strangers, etc.) liberties must be balanced with a love of the brethren in mind. I think this is certainly true and represents an aspect of mature Christianity. 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. Instead, we enjoy the blessing of a cup of hot coffee in the morning. Romantic comedies literally every night. Loved this article, made me sad not to see Stuart this year as Im no longer at TRA. Because you give our Lord credit all throughout and that is even better than Tolkien and farming put together. In these situations, people inevitably wonder out loud how much my husband and I spend on groceries, and I do my best to suppress the *slight* twinge of embarrassment I still feel when I confirm that yes, it is a lot, and much more than most people choose to spend on their food. Plus Stu is incredibly handsome with his pipe! You are so right. Thank youfor the recipes you post-love them all! Ive been witness to this many times over my years with animals whether. Click to read The Elliott Homestead Newsletter, by Shaye Elliott, a Substack publication with thousands of readers. And memories are being made. It didnt take long to realize that ingredients were most delicious when they were plucked from our own soil. Shaye I was around when you shared the first photo of that b-e-a-uiful stove. Thehouse stays clean. 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.
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