, 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! He loves to read and in his younger years dabbled in art and music. And your husband is as handsome as could be with his pipe. I cant get enough of the amazing views from your home. Click to read The Elliott Homestead Newsletter, by Shaye Elliott, a Substack publication with thousands of readers. 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. Love you words, love your recipes, just LOVE your blog. The only thing I would say about moderation is that there should be no moderation or management of sin. Its a lot easier now. 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. It's welcoming and warm, and has served as the backdrop for countless of Shaye's Instagram posts and blog entries on her wildly popular website, The Elliott Homestead, which gets about 100,000 unique visits each month. I have interacted with Mr. Staleys teaching before at the request of someone else and and depart from him significantly on this issue. I too have been saving for my Jewelry of the Kitchen. This is, hands down, my favorite blog. We only use natural sweetenersno white sugar allowed. You two are a great team. At the end of the day you are Responsible and accountable to each other, GOD and teaching your children and what you have steward. And where God has set me free, let no one lock me down! Copyright 2023 The Elliot Homestead | Privacy Policy, Click here to learnmore about our Family Table Cookbook. Stuart is an amazing guitar player like, seriously, amazing. ???????????????????????? 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. About Us - The Elliott Homestead I have a wonderful strong man, 20 yrs married now. It's a bloody miracle. Shaye Elliott - The Ekus Group Besides, depending of whats in the pipe, smoking in itself may not be THAT harmful Cheers to you guys! I found your YouTube channel and I am in love with your content! It's part of my existence. When we first learned about real food stuff (all of it!) I wound up here after browsing through the blog for the past 30 minutes. You NEVER know what is going on in their home to get it.. And babies. Oysters. Paste recently chatted with Shaye about her new book, her passion for cooking from scratch, and her love of the homestead.*. Oh wait! Shaye Elliott lives in Central Washington State with her family of six - one bearded husband and four lovely children (Georgia, Owen, William, and Juliette). He doesnt leave it suspended. However. My many baking flops are your gain. Viva la love! As you probably know, there are a plethora of verses that exhort New Covenant believers about the continuing validity of the OT law while not requiring observance to it in the same way as in OT Judaism. I totally get the trade offs,they are so worth it in the end. Shaye Elliott (@theelliotthome) / Twitter Because you give our Lord credit all throughout and that is even better than Tolkien and farming put together. You truly are a talented writer! 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. In the kitchen, we love to celebrate the tastes, flavors, and never ending forward movement of life here on the farm. Just never let him wear a smoking jacket, that would kill it. Rather, in many ways, we are as one. 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. 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. Just sayin'. Most days, after supper, our home is filled with tunes as the children run around like monkeys. But seriously, this fact is important in knowing Stuart. But oh, I am so looking forward to his return tonight! I would like to say that I enjoyed the peace, but I was a total wreck! 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. I love this and can totally relate!! SE: I absolutely love it! They share the land with their dairy cow, bees, and large organic gardens. I hear you & agree! While I may be the dream machineof this farm, continuing to push us forward with my vision and (ahem) animal purchases, Stuart is without a doubt the structure that holds it all together. Those whom you speak of have the same opportunity to choose to do the hard work to lift themselves out of misfortune. Its like, surprise! Bless youre good man. I love the way you see life. I would be buying a stove instead of a car. Homesteaders - Stuart and Shaye Elliott embrace the self-sufficient There was no privilege back thenonly hard work. The New Testament church was dealing with the issue of Gentile converts not coming from a Jewish background. I will say though, that not everyone does have a choice. 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. But for the most part we drink good coffee every morning, and buy free range eggs. Though its far from perfect or easy this is the life we love. 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. Save yourself years of bad loaves. There are many great benefits to technology and social media, but I have found that the ability to give your opinion on ALL matters has brought to light the darkness of many hearts. The Pharisees, you see, were legalistic. You forgot to mention what an excellent teacher he is is also!! The tool is only as good as the craftsman but dang if having the right tool doesn't really help.). If we were drinking eighteen beers a day, well, not so much. i really hope this is a typo though. All Rights Reserved. Ive got my work cut out for me to teach moderation and apologize for going full steam ahead. The farm has a magic way about teaching them about the world and their role in it. We too do without a lot of things to save for what matters most to us. Cook on! Id rather see it, feel it, and be a part of it then skirt that responsibility to someone I dont know. 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 love when mothers have, Itwas a small instance that triggered my emotions this morning. My husband and I have only been married for five years. The passage you may be referring to is Romans 14 and continuing to chapter 15. What DO people spend their time and money on besides food? I dont think you are a hypocrite. But the man isn't happy unless he can curl up at the end of the day with a dense book. Come tour the market garden, potager, and courtyard in April with me! We don't live too far out from town just about 20 minutes. 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. I am right there with ya! Stuart is also a reader. Don and Ill have to come visit yall at the farm. I'm not saying we can't have opinions about what we believe to be best. Who My Husband Really Is - Shaye Elliott Who my husband really is | The Elliot Homestead The Elliott Homestead 46k followers More information Who my husband really is | The Elliot Homestead Natural Cleaners Diy Diy Cleaners Best Husband Amazing Husband Conscious Parenting Better Parent Positive Discipline Hobby Farms Garden Recipes Vegetables and fruits should be purchased (or grown) as close to our kitchen as possible and we should eat a lot of them. Copyright 2023 The Elliot Homestead | Privacy Policy. While the husband's away - Shaye Elliott . 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. But they don't SEE or HEAR you. I just hosted some family members for the weekend and fed them a great deal of top-quality food, much of it locally sourced. Well said! 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. It makes my heart happy that we have freedom in Christ to enjoy food, not stress about it, and trust him with our health. Its like Im reading a short story. Keep well. My many baking flops are your gain. and wine? My husband Stuart and I, along with our circus of four children, live on a small two acre homestead in Washington State. I was wondering how your sweet milk cow was getting along. 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 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. Many good memories will come with that stove. Love it Confessions are good for the soul and good for others to hear I dont try to be perfect- not gonna lie guilt does creep in on me, when I give in and eat that#%*+{so thank you I love my coffee as well. *Blessings* ~Brianna. 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! 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. Glad to know we arent breaking any laws here. The trees, leaves, bugs, fruit, flavors, smells, texturesI need them like I need air. 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. When I get stuck in a creative or emotional rut, I know its time to go outside. Continue to do what He has called you to do. I told him he was never allowed to be gone that long again! Circa 2009. January 29, 2013 - 53 Comments My husband lovingly reminded me this is quite a hefty topic to address. I am a Gentile saved by grace. But the teeniest successes, like our first homegrown onion, made those hurdles somehow worth it. You had me cracking up over here in Wisconsin. Due to my husband having a heart attack and issues and owning a business we lost our house years ago. Thehouse stays clean. And for the most part, over-consumption of anything (be it food, drink, tobacco, etc.) Homestead Table | Food Network And for the little glimpses into your busy life. THANK YOU! Especially at this crazy-busy time in life. I just know it's the way that it is. 1Th 5:22 Abstain from all appearance of evil. No regrets and I love to cook with the best! Though Paul allows for a freedom of conscience and from guilt from others on these matters he still explicates the truth of the matter. Stay connected to our journey and stories by subscribing, where new posts and recipes can land in your inbox! This response has been long winded but it is a big topic which much more could be said on. And without guilt. Shaye Cohn with her Dad, Joe Cohn and Zaid Nasser playing - YouTube When we're at friends' homes, we eat whatever they serve white flour, white sugar, hydrogenated oils, you name it. I've faced this before I remember being told that because I was country' I couldn't listen to certain types of music. Because of your blog I bring out the good dishes. About the pipe smoking: One of my fondest memories of my uncle is going to his house when I was very young, and after dinner hed smoke a pipe that had cherry tobaccowhile I never liked the smell of cigarette smoke (had to grow up with it) I thought the cherry pipe smoke smelled heavenly. You don't have to. My grandma gave him a hard time until she found out that according to the Surgeon General, pipe smokers live an average of 2 years longer than non-pipe smokers. Seasons at the Farm: Year-Round Celebrations at the Elliott Homestead Oh, how I can relate. I love mothers. And I simply can't exist for a moment long without bringing it to the forefront for a bit of love and appreciation. is a reflection of those imbalances. Hospitality is important to us and he is an awesome cook. 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. Maybe I don't actually know how the other half lives). I think it would go equally well that you should acknowledge, Bethany, that they have that choice because of hard work. Most folks would not agree with this statement but like you so wonderfully phrased it, Moderation, moderation, moderation. The Elliott Homestead currently reaches over 100,000 unique visitors each month, averaging around 300,000 page views per month. Bon appetit! I feel like saying something sometimes and sometimes I say it. Weekend Supper | Homestead Table | Food Network Family Table: Farm Cooking from the Elliott Homestead by Shaye Elliott 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. I commend you and your family for sharing your lives. Amazing post! First, let me tell you more about him. Breeding animals. God Bless you and your sweet kids! I'm thinking Stuneeds to be become AI certified. And I loved reading Stuarts comments as well as they offered even more insight into the scriptures we often misinterpret. You raise some interesting points. 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. We primarily use honey, especially because we can harvest it right from our own land. Actually no. In some fundamentalists circles they might look at my card playing or cutting a rug as forms of evil, but those are extrabiblical standards that have nothing to do with what God sees as evil and the 1 Thess. 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. 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. ), use that money on what we choose to prioritize, and enjoy the fruits of our labor. 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. You may prioritize something else: sports, travel, fashion, home decor, shopping, what-ev. (Honestly, I had a hard time even coming up with that list. He draws and paints a variety of images that hang around my house and in tattered color pads. 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. Weve been married almost two years. Thanks for bringing a smile to this wifes face , SO true Shaye! we (meaning I) jumped in with both feet and was too strict much to my familys disappointment. It accentuates his tweed jacket and wrinkles and hangs in our living room. Paste: What do your kids think about living on a working farm? From this space and effort we're able to grow and cook a lot of our own food. In other words I dont have to abstain from what other people might think is a form of evil if it is not something God says is a form of evil. 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. You'll find a hodge-podge of furniture and broomsticks blocking your path and Jim Gaffigan playing on the iPad while she sleeps (he keeps her company). Ive been meaning to tell you that I just love your pictures. She'll serve our family until she can no longer trudge down the road. It should be the most important purchase in life. :). Cultured butter. Tolkien. For example, let's talk about coffee. Consideration and attention being the forebears of moderation. 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. Thank you for so eloquently sharing your long-winded wisdom. They hear you. 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. 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! Who My Husband Really Is - Shaye Elliott - Pinterest .I think 2010 is the last time I got to watch one of those in peace. This short story inspired me a lot and how you love your husband. But we've also been given the liberty to enjoy certain other things as well and in moderation, those are wonderful things. But I did. Paste: Why did you write Welcome to the Farm? It's a bit rough around the edges, the engine eats oil, and the body is a bit damaged from a few farm run-ins. Now, let's say that someone thinks drinking coffee is a horrible thing. Preach on! 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. While I appreciate Pinterests motivating creativity and attention to style, I tend to easily feel overwhelmed. Plus, the HARDEST garden job I have to do each year If you like it, Share it! Save yourself years of bad loaves. If I had a dependable car, Id save up for her, too! He says hes not the best hunter, nor is he the most gifted. It's time to put him to work around these digital parts. Y'all, let me just tell you about my bearded husband. 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. So brains as small as mine have the ability to comprehend. This is my sentiments exactly. November 2, 2020 - 34 Comments My husband almost spit out his espresso (just almost though because the man doesn't dare waste good espresso) when I told him the price of our Lacanche range. I needed to hear this comment and to be able to share this wisdom. Pastel-colored eggs were piled high in a wooden bucket. Sure would. But their mind is lost in a much denser place. One person believes he may eat anything, while the weak person eats only vegetables. verse wouldnt apply. Overall, its best to focus on whole ingredients and avoid prepackaged products. And as experience is the best teacher, Im here to share with you how to bake better bread at home. Shaye Elliott's Homemade Ciabatta - Bona Furtuna Did they need to become Jewish in order to be Christians? The reason that has changed is because of the historical and redemptive reality of the person and work of Christ. Somehow I am wearing ratty nursing bras from my sister-in-law.Played out, stained things with inch wide thick straps. Yes, we spoon. I love it. and doughnuts? What a beautiful tribute to your man. Mine is an IT/computer geek I get this dazed look all the time. I agree wholeheartedly. Blogger, home cook and author Shaye Elliot shares her life on a busy farm and her deliciously authentic dishes. Here's the truth: I made the trade. Her experience in areas such as brand management, graphic design, and photography are valuable additions to our writing team. 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. A golden-crusted frittata and a bottle of raw milk sat on butcher-block countertops. Kelli Scott | Malaga family sets "Homestead Table" | Opinion 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. Regarding food laws I would agree that God is unchangeable and his law is still applicable today. For about 7 years of our marriage I wanted to smash his laptop. Until our big move, Id never really noticed this in myself perhaps is accentuated by challenge circumstance. 1. Viva la clean kitchen sink! LOL, Great to see a young man of faith and virtue enjoy a pipe once in a while in a natural family setting. A poor example of this word would be the 132 ounce sodas from 7-11. I feel as long as walk the walk 90% of the timeI got an A LOL. Aaaahh, memories! Do you just have a camera with you all the time to get such perfect shots? Who My Husband Really Is - Shaye Elliott - The Elliott Homestead Meerschaum pipes, especially, indicate consideration and attention in a smoker. Whole grains. I love that about him. 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. Keep up the good work on all fronts . 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. We'll mix up speciality cocktails and feature particular local ingredients in our recipes. Sorry too much information? But his love for this farm, and for his family, runs deep. Never ever apologize for doing whats right for you and your family. 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. You guys are so creative and talented! And good lord I need some new bras. DIRECTIONS Combine the water and yeast together in a large bowl. Were a full time family, making our living right here at home, so theyre a part of it all. Originally, when the trip was planned, I was a zillion months pregnant and couldn't bare the thought of traveling with no less than four little ones. Weekend Supper. My husband prioritizes TV because hes a football superfan. Paste: Is it hard raising and then butchering your meat animals? Keep up the tidbits of reality! Paul exhorts those he is writing to in Rome not to pass judgment on one another over matters of opinion. It's just that simple. I love this and your choice on your home and whatever is placed there. With every purchase, every way we chose to spend the money we've worked for, we make a trade: this instead of that. Hubby was recently gone for 10 days (6 w/ no cell svc.) There is a balance. 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. Shaye Elliott. And, dare I say, creme brulee made with white sugar. SE: There was honestly a steep learning curve. I'm infull-blown cookbook launch (have you ordered your signed copy yet? My biggest bill is my food billand that is with us raising about half of our food on our little farm. Its a home..not a house. They hear you. Thank youfor the recipes you post-love them all! Keeping up with the Joneses is a nasty little habit that keeps us from appreciating what we have and resenting what we prioritize. Farmer, food blogger and author Shaye Elliott makes an Herby Goat Cheese Frittata to fuel the hungry kids through their morning chores. 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 Ive been witness to this many times over my years with animals whether. And he's right. Yes and yes! Elliott now makes $500,000 a year selling to fellow "oilers." Heres how to bake better bread at home. Family Table: Farm Cooking from the Elliott Homestead SE: Ive been blogging for long enough about our homesteading journey to know how daunting it is for people to get started. And your health thanks you. Or the 64 ounce steaks served up at your local restaurant. (Diclaimer: A baller stove won't make you a baller homecook, but it sure doesn't hurt. Thanks for posting thisIm pretty sure Ill be reading it again. Yep, there is just something about southern men! And memories are being made. View agent, publicist, legal and company contact details on IMDbPro.