Glad to know we arent breaking any laws here. or after you work him so hard ? I too have a pipe smoking husband and we still get a lot of surprised people, Thats not healthy! . But still when it came down to it, I decided to keep the ol girl. by Shaye Elliott Paperback $24.95 The Elliott Homestead: From Scratch: Traditional, whole-foods dishes for easy, everyday meals by Shaye Marie Elliott Paperback $34.51 From the Publisher Welcome to our Family Table! Pastel-colored eggs were piled high in a wooden bucket. Heres how to bake better bread at home. Well I am a bit late to the party but I say amen! 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. I love mothers. Most folks would not agree with this statement but like you so wonderfully phrased it, Moderation, moderation, moderation. I have been having a similar revelation myself http://anappetiteforcolor.wordpress.com/2013/01/19/for-the-love-of-baguette/. But seriously, this fact is important in knowing Stuart. Way to honor your man you got a good one . 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. wait wait wait. You did a beautiful job saying what I have thought so many times. Theyre still young, but are always eager to learn more. I love that you addressed this. I have been making the same trade since the 70s. Jacqueline Neves is a food and travel writer based in Boston. Smoking and drinking has been one of the most basic of lifes simple pleasures for ages. Bravo, Shaye. He's hardworking. Paste: What was most challenging about your new life when you first started? I have a question about your new marinara sauce. Ive had stuff in my head about this topic before, but it never comes out right! Amen sister! Jesus turned water into wine, and Im sure he enjoyed some of it, but in moderation to be sure. 3:28, Col. 3:11, 1 Co 12:13). And Shaye, how in the world did you decide what color of La Canche to get? Yes to every thing that you said! I couldnt see through the tears then ..but God placed us in our home now where I get to be around our grands 24 seven. Dried fruits. I believe Gods food laws are still in effect, (He is the same today, yesterday, and forever) and the Bible has a lot to say about food. We can learn to savor these blessings. Anyway, again, great post! This was great! SE: Our kids have no idea how good they have it. It isn't fancy it's a bare bones Suburban that's doubled as a farm truck for many moons. My husband and I have only been married for five years. PREACH!! Ive been witness to this many times over my years with animals whether. Loved this article, made me sad not to see Stuart this year as Im no longer at TRA. Or dress certain ways. But the man isn't happy unless he can curl up at the end of the day with a dense book. Ha. Although Elliott says she and her husband, Stuart, were "stupid poor" when their first child was born, in 2010, she stopped working and began doing more by hand, while the growing family lived. We'll mix up speciality cocktails and feature particular local ingredients in our recipes. 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 I got to keep all three kiddos but somehow my house still stayed cleaner than when hes around, go figure! Viva la love! But the teeniest successes, like our first homegrown onion, made those hurdles somehow worth it. I dont have a farm but I make my own sourdough, I shop at the farmers market and am lucky enough to live near an organic farm that sells meat. You all know who you are in the Lord. 2,064 likes, 40 comments - Shaye Elliott (@shayeelliott) on Instagram: "This is my love of a husband, holding a handful of eggs, saying hello to our beautiful Cecelia, t." Shaye Elliott on Instagram: "This is my love of a husband, holding a handful of eggs, saying hello to our beautiful Cecelia, the mountains of the Columbia River Gorge in . There are natural consequences when we forsake laws that He put in place. The wife goes online shopping for new bras because 1) a nursing mother can demolish a bra in no time and 2) her size is constantly changing with her milk supply and 3) she's trying to remember a teeny bit of the saucy young woman she used to be. Sometimes, I get really ambitious and unsettled. I will even use a coupon at Sonic for a free chocolate milkshake if I've got one. Stir to combine and let the yeast activate until it's just slightly frothy, about 3 minutes. SE: I dont know if its a philosophy per se, but we do hold to a few rules in our food production and cooking style. My Seedlings are OK - This is a good one! For starters, its not exactly a barn, but since this is a farm,. I cant wait to see what the two of you create up ahead. So brains as small as mine have the ability to comprehend. He has a beard. He draws and paints a variety of images that hang around my house and in tattered color pads. It's nice to live in a country where we can grow our business by doing something we love (teaching other people how to cook, eat, and celebrate from-scratch food! hold the phone! Thank you! I'm Shaye. But for the most part we drink good coffee every morning, and buy free range eggs. You deserve to have whatever you wish. Those whom you speak of have the same opportunity to choose to do the hard work to lift themselves out of misfortune. I love babies. Just about anything on Gods green earth can and I believe was intended to be enjoyed in moderation. Hes the muscle around our farm too and has been so supportive of this crazy homesteading path Ive taken us down. 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. You guys are so creative and talented! None of us fit perfectly into any category we are individuals. You truly are a talented writer! Copyright 2023 The Elliot Homestead | Privacy Policy. The only thing I would say about moderation is that there should be no moderation or management of sin. Great post. I love this and your choice on your home and whatever is placed there. I remember when he and Alex visited us in Germany, he took my old, very dusty and unplayed guitar, replaced the strings and kept it with him that whole trip. Keep up the tidbits of reality! I have faced this too and its sooooo frustrating. And I loved reading Stuarts comments as well as they offered even more insight into the scriptures we often misinterpret. But the one or two we get to enjoy on occasion is a blessing. Paste recently chatted with Shaye about her new book, her passion for cooking from scratch, and her love of the homestead.*. I couldnt stop looking at it. And good lord I need some new bras. And without guilt. He's objective and honest. For the kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking but of righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit. Romans 14:17 ESV. We do not live for ourselves but in everything live for Christ. 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. I can only imagine how he feels after a long days work to sit and look at all you guys are accomplishing.each having your own part and yet working together toward the end goal! I agree with you in many ways.buught the pharisees, like you mentioned, were following their own law and not Gods. I will say though, that not everyone does have a choice. Shaye serves up easy-to-prepare, rustic and crowd-pleasing recipes proving you don't . But none-the-less, here I am writing it. You are now trying to impose YOUR standards onto me. Keep well. Welcome. from there, my husband told me about r/homestead. Weve recently had to temper our food nazi attitudes quite alot in our household. They share the land with their dairy cow, bees, and large organic gardens. For example, let's talk about coffee. I am right there with ya! Such a beautiful blog Shaye. 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. I admire you and your family so much for living the life we would have loved if we could have done it when we were younger. But our biggest purchase is food and wine. Your stove is an investment for now and for future generations all wrapped up in classy style! 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. Three! Your email address will not be published. There are things pertaining to how to live for Christ that Paul indicates are a matter of conscience. Washingtonamzn.to/2ImLehiJoined September 2011 48Following 1,524Followers Tweets Replies Media Likes Shaye Elliott's Tweets Shaye Elliott @theelliotthome Jul 15, 2021 I have all the brochures and I build my day dream stove about once a year. Aug 27, 2022. Glad your hubby and littles are back with you, safe and sound! You are totally spot on about that seeing but not seeing thing. Your stove is beautiful! 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. It makes my heart happy that we have freedom in Christ to enjoy food, not stress about it, and trust him with our health. My dad smokes a pipe. I once heard someone say dont ever be jealous of or covet what someone else has. Thehouse stays clean. 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. Your email address will not be published. But I also learned that by loving people by freeing them to be who they are and not judging what they do, I am able to love them and see them as God does and all the good in them. this post has blessed my soul! Thanks for bringing a smile to this wifes face , SO true Shaye! But his love for this farm, and for his family, runs deep. Yes ma'am. and Yes sir. are prevalent in our home. and icecream? Now, if I'm drinking 6,384 cups of coffee per day, that may be a problem. I do have envy for that stove. Well said! 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! Dry Farm wine. I think it is important to point out that if what you are doing does not break Gods standard of right and wrong, good and evil, then it cant have an appearance of evil to someone else unless they are operating on a standard outside of Gods law. Copyright 2023 The Elliot Homestead | Privacy Policy, full-blown cookbook launch (have you ordered your signed copy yet? And for the most part, over-consumption of anything (be it food, drink, tobacco, etc.) If Im addicted to sugar then I cannot have that in moderation. Thanks for the giggles/chuckles! Haha. Know the sources of your food and youll cover a lot of these bases quickly! Especially when he makes me lattes. 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. Congrats on baby #4 and acquiring a new heifer next spring!! Just BE, people! Yes and yes! In my mind it was simple. On their small farm they raise heritage pigs, sheep, a variety of chickens, geese, and ducks. 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. Our familys needs, safety, and happiness are his first priority. Sea salt. It should be the most important purchase in life. I want to go make some luscious soft boiled eggs now. One of my favorites is the black and white pencil drawing he did of J.R.R. Just never let him wear a smoking jacket, that would kill it.