Homestead Mornings

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10 ай бұрын

Typical late summer morning on the homestead. The pigs have all gone to market and the garden is winding down, so the main focus is on the cow and all of the milk. Lots of cheesemaking happening in the kitchen as I’m working on perfecting hard cheeses while still rotating in old tried and true soft cheeses like mozzarella.
Here’s my blog post on making a sourdough starter.
I don’t have my sourdough bread recipe on my blog yet but I use 1.5 C water, .5 cup starter, 1T salt, and flour until it's shaggy - sorry I don’t measure! I like working off of the feel of the dough that way my loaf turns out even when I use different flours. You want a shaggy dough at first, don’t worry it will get more workable throughout the ferment.
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@MariaMorales-pc9ze 10 ай бұрын

Can you adopt me please 😅 All jokes aside, I'm 54 years old with two adult children and my little one is 16 😊 I asked them if they are all interested in the homestead life, and asked are they ready to leave the city life. So my little one replied NO very quickly 😅 My 29 and 23 year old said they would love to live the peaceful farm life with me ☺️ I definitely need a change in my life. You are an amazing mom and you have a beautiful family. God bless ☺️

@ashleyallison76 10 ай бұрын

Could I get some more info on the egg yoke latte? 🥚☕️ This is the first video I’ve watched of yours and now I love your channel 😍

@aysenuri2419 Ай бұрын

Your sheer strength and perseverance is what amazes me

@marie3539 10 ай бұрын

New here. Glad l found your channel .. love you're passion for homesteading. Love also how you are so natural and real in your vlogs ❤

@cberty1149 10 ай бұрын

I would love to see an in-depth kitchen tour explaining the layout, tools, appliances, organization, and function of your farm to table scratch kitchen.

@rachaelmccann8609 10 ай бұрын

I’d love to see a kitchen tour, your layout is so intriguing. My husband and I are planning to build a homestead house soon and I’m trying to gather as much insight as possible

@maryannhaller3273 10 ай бұрын

I am on my 4th day of trying to make my first sourdough starter.

@HopewellHeights 10 ай бұрын

It takes some practice working with sourdough but it’s so fun once you get the hang of it!

@user-ne7oe1hv7k 10 ай бұрын

@hopewellheights I followed your einkorn starter its day 9! I did make sourdough pancakes on day 7 and they were delicious! Question! Can I now use unbleached flour? Also i have had fruit flys attacking it. Found one or 2 in it! Should throw all away and restart? Thanks!

@juliabrown5948 10 ай бұрын

@@user-ne7oe1hv7kgreat job! No way, just spoon out the fly and maybe surrounding starter and keep going. Good job!

@palomino5223 10 ай бұрын

LOL I'm on my first day. So excited to make bread this way!

@emmawhite9892 10 ай бұрын

Don’t throw away! I get fruit flys occasionally! Just make sure you get them out and cover your sourdough starter! I use a mason jar with a twist top. I don’t screw the cap on though! It works great though!

@nabahet2101 10 ай бұрын

Everything you do is amazing ! Thank you very much for sharing all your knowledge and practices! It's so very interesting and inspiring.

@HopewellHeights 10 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@tsilbaugh5314 10 ай бұрын

“Ooo, just a tiny explosion there”. 😅 you, know, no big deal! Haha I’m glad to see other moms and their daughters are also trying to solve the world’s problems, too, as it’s exhausting for just me and my mom and sister! Lol

@HopewellHeights 10 ай бұрын

Haha it really is a tough job to have to be right about everything! 🤣

@elizabethhenson2659 10 ай бұрын

If a black beauty doesn't get a lot of sun, it can be mostly red. The more sun, the darker it gets. My black beauties are a purplish black on top and red on bottom. They're my granddaughter's favorite.

@debbiemoore7845 10 ай бұрын

I’ve just found you on KZfaq!!! I love your posts and I am amazed at all you get done!! Take care of yourself, too!!! God bless you!

@DorisAnn77 8 ай бұрын

Just found you, love your channel! Really admire ladies who go online like this and aren’t ashamed of their faith and give great wholesome entertainment for us! Thank you ❤

@MrsAlex-ti8ks 10 ай бұрын

My husband and have an organic farm here in Ohio. A few years back I grew some purple Cherokee tomatoes. Also some Indigo Rose tomatoes. Indigo are usually smaller but just as sweet. Beautiful. I enjoy watching the cheese making. Maybe after harvest I’ll give it a try. Here’s hoping!!

@HopewellHeights 10 ай бұрын

Yes purple Cherokee is it! Now that I hear the name I remember planting them!

@gabrielanavejar4524 4 ай бұрын

You should try to make a "queso fresco" I know its a more hispanic cheese but it is really good. You heat up a gallon of milk just before it boils, add lime juice. I would do about 2 or 3 big ones. Turn it off and wait. Then after maybe 10-15 mins you also score and cloth drain make sure you really squeeze all that water out. I rinse it too but thats just me. Then salt it, queso fresco is salty 🧂 so be careful but not afraid to add some. Leave ptessed in a container in fridge overnight and then use it in the morning. I love it with breakfast. Like eggs and salsa with the cheese🤤🤤🤤🤤

@EveryPeachInReach 2 ай бұрын

That sounds delicious

@nettieberg2344 10 ай бұрын

That tomato looks like a black Krim to me! I have the same plant anyway and that is my favourite

@elisabethcuningham3526 10 ай бұрын

The tomato looks like brandywine maybe? I have one but haven’t started getting tomatoes yet lol they’re so gorgeous though!

@lindabeauchamp2991 10 ай бұрын

Your home must smell amazing from your baking makes me hungry thinking about it.your amazing

@letsstartahomestead 10 ай бұрын

You can also drop an ice cube iunder the parchment paper to help not get a super hard bottom and it steams it really well

@shelldub 9 ай бұрын

Can I just say how much of an inspiration you are. I didn’t realise how relatively simple mozzarella is. It’s so expensive to buy (in New Zealand anyway). I will have to try it!!!!

@afmama5748 10 ай бұрын

I love your videos! They inspire me to do all the things. ❤

@HopewellHeights 10 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@palomino5223 10 ай бұрын

I just discovered this channel and I am a changed person. Getting ready to make sourdough starter, laundry detergent and prepping staples for the pantry.

@BuG64 10 ай бұрын

Great tips! As always! Bread looks delicious and the rest you did 🧀🍕 🍅 🌱 👌🤌 love your farm! And sally 🐄 so sweet n gentle ❤️ i thought your comment on the phone calls n kids needing you all of asuden was hilarious same here!! 😭 Lol and your tomatoes look the same as mine Cherokee purple!! ?? I did the same and lost 3 tabs on my others have no clue.. what they are 😂 but my Cherokee purple i do have and they look the same! Have a blessed day ✨❤️

@HopewellHeights 10 ай бұрын

Yes that’s what they are!! Cherokee purple, a new favorite for sure!

@reneemorlan1855 10 ай бұрын

I so enjoy your videos!! I look forward to them. Keep them coming please ❤

@HopewellHeights 10 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@dayswithdixie3185 10 ай бұрын

Your breakfast pizza crust looked interesting. I have yet to get into sourdough but it's on my list. Lol. I liked the idea of using the trivet in the bottom of the Dutch oven. Cow's do give a lot of milk! It's nice having a pig in case you just can't use all the milk every day. Since we have no refrigeration it's a challenge in the warmer months. I'm looking forward to the cool weather so I can save enough cream for butter. Most of it I turn into ghee. Hoping to freeze some this winter though for baking. Growing up my mom had a gas stove. I do miss it at times. We now have a wood cook stove. Definitely a learning curve for me. For some reason I really dislike cleaning it though 🤔

@HopewellHeights 10 ай бұрын

Yes pigs definitely make it easier putting all of the milk and whey to use!! The dog is at least happy when the pigs go to market because he gets extra whey and sour milk! I need to venture into ghee, that’s one thing I haven’t done yet

@dayswithdixie3185 10 ай бұрын

@@HopewellHeights ghee is easy to make, needs no refrigeration, and taste so good. I love it on potatoes. It still solidifies if cold too.

@jessicawarren2968 10 ай бұрын

Hi sis! I think your tomatoes are Purple Cherokee! We grew some this year and they were fantastic! So sweet!

@HopewellHeights 10 ай бұрын

Yes that sounds right because I know I planted 2 of those, mystery solved - thank you!

@emmawhite9892 10 ай бұрын

I know it may be wrong for me to do this and I hope the sourdough people aren’t too mad with me. I do unbleached all purpose with filtered water and a dash of sugar for my starter!!

@HopewellHeights 10 ай бұрын

I’ve heard of people doing sugar!

@elisabethcuningham3526 10 ай бұрын

Oh my goodness!!!! THANK YOU for mentioning the trivet trick! I’ve been wondering how to get the bottom crust softer lol this is gonna be a game changer lol 😂 I’m remineralizing my teeth but they’re pretty weak right now and I chipped a tooth and I had bread that day so I think that had something to do with that. 😂

@HopewellHeights 10 ай бұрын

It’s definitely a game changer, super soft bottom!

@lynsmith2698 7 ай бұрын

That salad looked delish, 🇨🇦🌷

@kathikuppers7584 9 ай бұрын

Wow I am really impressed about your knowledge and skills 😮❤

@annewinchester6945 10 ай бұрын

That tomato looks so good!

@kathleenriesner7550 10 ай бұрын

Where did you get your apron?

@MeganHurst 10 ай бұрын

homemade mozzarella cheese sticks sound amazing!

@tsilbaugh5314 10 ай бұрын

Would you consider doing a tour of your kitchen? I’m new here and live what I can see as the layout. Did you remodel a farmhouse or was it like that? Beautiful!

@saielady 10 ай бұрын

I’ve been following your videos for about a week or so now and along with 1 other KZfaqr, you’re my favourite way to get motivated for the day. In one of your videos you’d made a quick comment about gluten intolerances and I’d love to hear your thoughts on that as my family can be sensitive to it if we have too much, but gluten flour is so much easier to work with and much…MUCH cheaper so anything that could possibly help, we’re willing to try. I’m not asking medical advice or anything, just a friendly, mother to mother suggestion 🙂I too am trying to stay down the path of home remedies and the like, so we avoid the dr unless it’s necessary

@palomino5223 10 ай бұрын

I am so excited to make mozzarella! Thanks!

@judithbutler9695 5 ай бұрын

Amazing!, so interesting!❤

@Tandyhn 10 ай бұрын

Loved this!

@sydneychannelmaxwell 10 ай бұрын

My morning is made. Sit down with my coffee and your video pops up ❤ Your dress I just love that! Is it linkable? 🙃

@HopewellHeights 10 ай бұрын

Oh I forgot to link it! This one is from neuflora 😊 www.neuflora.com/?ref=W4OeJ

@user-dy1kn5eb8h 10 ай бұрын

My thoughts exactly 😊

@stacey5957 10 ай бұрын

Hi! I adore your channel. Inspiring! What brand is your glass beaded bowl ? I need this! 😍

@LittleOwlHomeschool 8 ай бұрын

I’d love to know where you get your dresses and aprons from? They’re beautiful.

@MariaP.Jessop 10 ай бұрын

I like to add an inch or so of water under the parchment paper, it adds moisture in the baking process and I’ve never had a bottom crust that is hard. Just a thought.

@HopewellHeights 10 ай бұрын

Great tip!

@overeasyacres 10 ай бұрын

I learned to add 3 ice cubes between the parchment and the Dutch oven. I’ve never had a hard bottom crust. Works great!

@lovinglifefreely 9 ай бұрын

May I ask where you buy your cute flowing skirts & dresses. I'm wanting to wear more but am having a hard time finding them due to so many are now mini short ones. I'm looking for midi ones that are flowing. ❤😀

@OfficialAndreaHelms 10 ай бұрын

Where do you get your cute dresses? They look comfy to work in!❤

@HopewellHeights 10 ай бұрын

This one is so perfect for daily wear! It’s neuflora, I have several from them 😊 www.neuflora.com/?ref=W4OeJ

@lauren091804 10 ай бұрын

I just found your channel. I can't wait to binge your videos. I want to know about your skin care routine. Do you use any supplements or is your gorgeous skin primarily just from healthy eating? I ask because I've cleaned up so much of what I eat, but my face is still uneven and dull. I've experienced other benefits from cleaner eating, like less sicknesses, more energy and mental clarity, but my skin has yet to improve. Please share if you have resources.

@stacyReborn5699 10 ай бұрын

Just my 2nd time seeing one of your videos. So question… Classic Egg Yolk Latte. What’s in it?

@tachellelawson1455 10 ай бұрын

Black krim tomato I think ❤️

@teriharman566 10 ай бұрын

The mozzarella looks delicious. The tomato could be carbon, krim or Cherokee possibly.

@Knowledge-College 10 ай бұрын

I love your videos there’s so much to learn! ❤ I’ve never seen a tap at the wall of the stove before it’s so cool! Is it town water? Or do you have you’re own well?

@debbies6110 3 ай бұрын

Help! I watched one of your videos where you showed natural skin care/healing products, but don't remember which video. I would like to know the name of the products.

@jenniferbonnell7418 10 ай бұрын

Love your plates!!! Are they antique

@HopewellHeights 10 ай бұрын

Nope, Amazon!

@Bailey_Bauer 10 ай бұрын

Do you have any recipes for cream cheese? Haven’t found one that I love yet.

@HopewellHeights 10 ай бұрын

Nothing I like yet, going to try the one from the basic cheese making book soon - hopeful it’s a keeper!

@deborahwilson5149 10 ай бұрын

What resources do you use for learning cheese making?

@jennifergribbins4560 10 ай бұрын

What kind of oven do you have? I love how the racks pare on the slides

@HopewellHeights 10 ай бұрын

wolf, love them!

@cherivanmeter6195 10 ай бұрын

Is there a trick to making raw milk yogurt? I have tried it twice and the good bacteria in the milk made it so the bacteria in my starter didn't work. Even with the gelatin added it was still like milk in the end... 🤷‍♀️

@sophiabultena6781 Ай бұрын

Where did you get your wisk?

@Tiffythompson17 10 ай бұрын

Cherokee purple?

@ka6148 10 ай бұрын

Our curd stretches at 170° I use 2 spoons to do my streches. You only get 1 gal of milk? One of our jersey girls gives 10 gallons day..

@HopewellHeights 10 ай бұрын

I’ve seen the spoon method, I know a lot of people love that! Mine usually stretches really well at 140 🤷🏻‍♀️ the particular cow I’m milking now is about 6 months pregnant so I’m only getting 2 gallons a day. It’s a lot more when we wean prior to pregnancy!