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Einkorn: The Ancient Grain for the Modern Homesteader
Why We Choose Einkorn for Our Homestead At The Hoffstead, we strive to honor tradition, sustainability, and good health, which is why...

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Jan 282 min read


Homemade Smoked Bacon with Natural Ingredients
There’s something deeply satisfying about crafting your own bacon at home. The aroma of wood smoke curling through the air, the rich,...

TheHoffstead
Jan 222 min read


Thoughts on moving
A few of my quick tips to help you move your homestead.

TheHoffstead
May 8, 20242 min read


A Week on the Homestead (Rio's Weekly Schedule)
Homesteading is all about rhythms. The key is to have an adaptable rhythm that you enjoy doing. Think of the below schedule as a...

TheHoffstead
Apr 4, 20241 min read


Elevation Einkorn Sourdough Bagels
Tested and approved at both 7220 and 5906 feet above sea level! We love these bagels. The recipe base is from Jovial but is edited to fit...

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Feb 3, 20241 min read


October Tea Time
This tea is the perfect blend of seasonal spookiness by also is rich in nutrients! Ambiance of the Tea: As you walk the forest path in...

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Feb 3, 20241 min read


Yogurt from Raw Milk (Instant Pot)
Such a simple and self sustaining recipe! I love this one! I use "Kalona Cultured Plain Yogurt" as my initial starter yogurt but then...

TheHoffstead
Feb 3, 20241 min read


Adventures in Mead Making
2/2/24: Making Mead today! Check out my Reel on Instagram to see what the process looks like. Down below is the recipe from Almost Off...

TheHoffstead
Feb 3, 20243 min read


September Prep
September is a big month for us at the Hoffstead. It's a month that determines how the next year will look. It is a time to reconnect...

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Dec 3, 20233 min read
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