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 cant wait to see what the two of you create up ahead. Thanks for the giggles/chuckles! Shaye spends her days writing, gardening, child and . We don't have to be overboard on anything. Weve recently had to temper our food nazi attitudes quite alot in our household. Know the sources of your food and youll cover a lot of these bases quickly! Viva la home defense! Shaye Elliott - Biography - IMDb thankyou for your wise words! (Honestly, I had a hard time even coming up with that list. I love my canary yellow Macon Lacanche.. The wife loves her husband more than all these things times a million. Throw into that decision the eighty nine animals here reliant on us for their survival (not the least of which is a bull on loan), and it made it a pretty easy decision to stay behind with half the clan and all the barnyard. Take care. Great post. If I had a dependable car, Id save up for her, too! Stu has a musical mind and the way it's wired the way it hears things is beautiful. We would be a much healthier nation if we could flip the prices on refined white sugar and organic grass fed beef. Still love the man. Hope that made sense lol. That's helpful! There is just something about southern men.love mine too. Collect Social Security and have a modest amount of invested savings to help make ends meet. 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. 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. He releases into them and he enjoys bringing mental images to life. God is good! Since I began posting photographs of Madame online, I've received quite a few emails from readers. And your husband is as handsome as could be with his pipe. Shaye Elliott and the Allure of Homesteading - The Atlantic Especially the part about the guitar. Right on on girlie!!!!!!!!! You don't have to. This was so freeing to read. Quick to judge. Many good memories will come with that stove. The wife spends far too many hours watching romantic comedies at night because 1) she can and 2) there's no one to judge her for doing so. This great nation of ours got its legs growing and selling tobacco and later spirits. Congrats on your beautiful Range! They hear you. Its important for people to know that you will make mistakes. Sorry I am OT, but it makes me sad to see that people feed their kids such things. And without guilt. Just BE, people! I would be buying a stove instead of a car. And that encouragement, that support, means more to me than any amount of hay stacking. And while I do not judge others for prioritizing other things, I am proud that my choices prioritize my health (and the health of my husband and dog) as well as support my local food producers who I so greatly appreciate. I do have envy for that stove. Loved this article, made me sad not to see Stuart this year as Im no longer at TRA. Life with littles and chaos is well, it's my life. Click to read The Elliott Homestead Newsletter, by Shaye Elliott, a Substack publication with thousands of readers. I had a choice, I could take out a loan and get a glorious window free Lacanche or pay cash for my low end range. Whether Im in the kitchen or writing my blog, heading outside to spend some time in the dirt always gets me back on track. 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. Until our big move, Id never really noticed this in myself perhaps is accentuated by challenge circumstance. We have no idea if they saved for years or if they buried themselves in debt to get it. From Desk Job to Farm Life: Shaye Elliott's Life as a Homesteader Now, one can easily make arguments for the bigger picture (ie: government subsides, organic vs. conventional farming, the long-term-effect of GMOs, white sugar's affect on the body, etc, etc) no doubt. One person believes he may eat anything, while the weak person eats only vegetables. 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. So great to get to know him better. verse wouldnt apply. Maybe I should grab a tamborine. Shaye Elliott and the Allure of Homesteading : homestead - Reddit Especially at this crazy-busy time in life. Shaye is a homesteading enthusiast, a published writer, and director at elliotthomestead.com. And Shaye, how in the world did you decide what color of La Canche to get? Will be placing the order soon. When we were traveling it was $1500 a month. Im happy to see that the farm to table movement is a stepping stone to getting people, at the very least, thinking about what theyre eating and where that comes from. What has changed is how the law is observed. (Diclaimer: A baller stove won't make you a baller homecook, but it sure doesn't hurt. 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. My many baking flops are your gain. Just sayin'. Speciality olives. I have been having a similar revelation myself http://anappetiteforcolor.wordpress.com/2013/01/19/for-the-love-of-baguette/. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); I received some fantastic news yesterday. 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! I love when mothers have, Itwas a small instance that triggered my emotions this morning. Whole grains. Shaye Elliott is the founder of the blog "The Elliott Homestead," which she began in 2010 when her farm was but a dream. The passage you may be referring to is Romans 14 and continuing to chapter 15. This is, hands down, my favorite blog. Because of your blog I bring out the good dishes. This shift in how we observe the law in light of Christs fulfillment freed Peter to fellowship with Cornelius, a Gentile God fearer who did not observe OT dietary laws, in a way that he admits would not have been possible if the OT system was observed in the same way under the New Covenant. Don't expect the plumbers to show up on time. 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. While the husband's away. What a lovely piece on your husband and thanks for the chuckle when you are keeping it real. Blogger, home cook and author Shaye Elliot shares her life on a busy farm and her deliciously authentic dishes. 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. Great post, loved it really- but Ive got a logistical question about what kind of espresso machine youve got in your kitchen because I am JEALOUS. Because you give our Lord credit all throughout and that is even better than Tolkien and farming put together. Very well said! You are such a gifted writer. The best music, movies, TV, books, comedy and more. My husband prioritizes TV because hes a football superfan. Everyone prioritizes things differently and it is so wrong to shame someone about it. My pocketbook won. SE: I absolutely love it! Hes the muscle around our farm too and has been so supportive of this crazy homesteading path Ive taken us down. Shaye Elliott is the founder of the blog, The Elliott Homestead. Currently living in town, against our will, so that we can rebuild our finances. I love babies. And apparently I just love to eat way more than I love to drive a fancy car. i was still in an apartment back then, but it was a great way to learn. These errands, dates, and weekly church usually means we go to town about four times a week. Viva la fancy bras! As a real foodie', I know how tempting it can be to throw the stone of judgment at others. I read that it hurts your gums and that would be really sad Ive used baking soda for years but only like once a month or less because it is abrasive and I figured it ruins your enamel. Now I'm all distracted thinking about being gigantically pregnant again. Whew. We buy the best olive oil we can from a specialty shop, and do a lot of our own cooking and baking. I prioritize food the food I love to eat. I will admit to using some convenience foods occasionally because cooking for two gets old sometimes, and I just want to nuke a Stouffers. 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. I share my experiences of success AND failure with them. The first morning, after their departure, I woke up to make a coffee all my own. Aka: brain food. Much love from across the pond xxx. And that's a good thing. Jacqueline Neves is a food and travel writer based in Boston. But their mind is lost in a much denser place. No, stop, I can hear what you're saying. Paul exhorts those he is writing to in Rome not to pass judgment on one another over matters of opinion. PREACH!! My dad smokes a pipe. Loved this post Shaye. *This Q&A has been edited for length and clarity. So we don't over consume. I totally get it. It always amazes me how little people can think about food these days. Name? Especially when he makes me lattes. Ive been witness to this many times over my years with animals whether. I laughed and told him that I'm from the West Coast and that meant nothing to me. Shaye Elliott's Homemade Ciabatta - Bona Furtuna I wholeheartedly believe that. 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. Peter came to this freeing truth by way of Gods vision to him in Acts 10. And for the little glimpses into your busy life. Way to honor your man you got a good one . It's a bloody miracle. For about 7 years of our marriage I wanted to smash his laptop. Anyway, again, great post! Do you know how many times I use my stove a week? I love your range too. And as experience is the best teacher, Im here to share with you how to bake better bread at home. On a May morning, Shaye's kitchen buzzed with activity. I never learned to love literature, or reading, like he did, preferring rather to get my hands dirty. I love this post. 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. Heck, I love ALL of your stories. I dont have a window and I love it. But our biggest purchase is food and wine. Totally relate to that hey I can eat whatever I want without him here, but now Im all alone etc feeling. is a reflection of those imbalances. 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. I got to keep all three kiddos but somehow my house still stayed cleaner than when hes around, go figure! Inside, the Elliott house is decorated in a charming, old-world country style. Cook on! Seasons at the Farm: Year-Round Celebrations at the Elliott Homestead 100% We are what we eat. 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. - Shaye Elliott Pipe Smoking & 'Phood Pharisees'. The dirt inspires me. A wee bit back, Stuart and our oldest two littles headed off to North Carolina to visit family. Were a full time family, making our living right here at home, so theyre a part of it all. Ha. Viva la appreciative of your whit & humor! 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. Viva la clean kitchen sink! This post is so sweet! Shaye Elliott (@theelliotthome) / Twitter Shaye Elliott on Instagram: "This is my love of a husband, holding a Thats a lesson Im happy to drive home to my children. You two are a great team. 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. My excessive coffee drinking may be a result of a variety of imbalances or emotional problems I'm having. My biggest bill is my food billand that is with us raising about half of our food on our little farm. Shaye Elliott (@shayeelliott) Instagram photos and videos Theyre still young, but are always eager to learn more. , Also worth mentioning, we have no idea the finan, I love your priorities to family and food! For the earth is the Lords, and the fullness thereof. If one of the unbelievers invites you to dinner and you are disposed to go, eat whatever is set before you without raising any question on the ground of conscience. SE: Our kids have no idea how good they have it. Ive been meaning to tell you that I just love your pictures. We like to feel good and we enjoy being healthy eating the way we do allows us to enjoy those things. Paste: Is it hard raising and then butchering your meat animals? Some people struggle with bus fare or just having enough to make it through the week. Shaye, I loved this post. Does it get bitter from leaving in the seeds? we (meaning I) jumped in with both feet and was too strict much to my familys disappointment. Amen. I just know it's the way that it is. And while the husband's away. Thanks for this post, and keep up all the awesomeness here! Your email address will not be published. We do not live for ourselves but in everything live for Christ. I immediately found it on their website, got a quote and determined in my heart to one day have one. It reminds me of the wonderful times I had with my favorite man. Stir to combine and let the yeast activate until it's just slightly frothy, about 3 minutes. Shaye, I love this post and I love your life. All Old Testament laws point to Christ. Save yourself years of bad loaves. Its not that everyone can choose an oven over a car. His advice is twofold addressing both the weak and the strong in Christ. Sure would. It's time to put him to work around these digital parts. I love mothers. 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. 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. And babies. I try hard to find the beauty daily in my crusty little farmhouse. I want you to know that yalls comments meant the world to me and knowing that so many of you were lifting our, Steven Rinella, a popular hunting advocate and star of Meat Eater (love that show), said it best. Reality Check: Sometimes I want to take the guitar and slam it up against the wall. It's quite incredible, as a parent, how used to the noise and activity you become. And sometimes it drives me insane. As the blog continues to grow, as to my ambitions and ideas for it. Save yourself years of bad loaves. And he's right. They feed in the mornings, help with chores, help prepare meals, and even help with the harvests. One of my favorites is the black and white pencil drawing he did of J.R.R. Heres how to bake better bread at home. I know I have been quick to judge others over things that are essentially *not* that importan, but its definitely something I truly try to work on. His black and whites always seem to be my favorite. I love watching your videos and I am inspired by the loving relationship you and Stuart have. And yes, we do eat healthy here on the homestead. Great read! My hope is that the book will give people a comprehensive starting point for their farm, no matter how big or small. 1. Yep, there is just something about southern men! Homemaker Chic on Apple Podcasts 219 episodes Rescuing the art of homemaking from the daily grind with red lips (and no jumpers). I totally understand what you mean. 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. 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. and root beer? Paul says more than once that there is no Jew or Greek, all are one in Christ (Gal. 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. I hope I have treated it honestly and well and if you want to converse more on it Id be happy to. Shaye Elliott is the founder of the blog "The Elliott Homestead," which she began in 2010 when her farm was but a dream. Add the flour and sea salt into the bowl and use a fork to combine very well. Other Works | Publicity Listings | Official Sites. And thats okay! Viva la clean kitchen sink! Hubby was recently gone for 10 days (6 w/ no cell svc.) 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. But he works hard to provide for us and its the only thing he asks for in return. 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. Such a beautiful blog Shaye. Luckily, I use small words and simple language. Viva la love! We'll bust out the bubbly and some fancy appetizers and invite friends or family to come and mingle while French Cafe' plays in the background. We'll mix up speciality cocktails and feature particular local ingredients in our recipes. But still when it came down to it, I decided to keep the ol girl. Aww, so sweet! Rom. 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. Just keepin' it real. They see you. Stuart is also a reader. This is exactly how I feel when my hubby is gone! I love that about him. Home - Homemaker Chic Wow, Shaye. My husband and I have only been married for five years. 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. 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. Breeding animals. Thats so precious! The New Testament church was dealing with the issue of Gentile converts not coming from a Jewish background. Im so thankful for this post, it gives me the encouragement to stay the course Ive been on, while still rebuilding. Stuart reminds me of my grandpa: he grows his own tobacco and smokes his pipe after finishing up his work around the farm and the garden. My husband lovingly reminded me this is quite a hefty topic to address. Thanks so much for sharing! As I said in this post, where God has not bound our conscience, others are not free to. Tolkien. I adore his company, and his spooning me to sleep every night . There are things pertaining to how to live for Christ that Paul indicates are a matter of conscience. Shayne Elliott net worth Apr, 2023 - People Ai I wound up here after browsing through the blog for the past 30 minutes. I buy fresh olive oil instead of getting my nails done. Unfortunately, Im stuck with an electric stove I hate, but life is good otherwise. Well said! They dont always enjoy it, but that doesnt bother me. Now, if I'm drinking 6,384 cups of coffee per day, that may be a problem. She is a beekeeper, avid gardener, and spends much of her summer preserving a variety of foods for the winter larder. I love to drool over the pictures of your beautiful stove. I know that took a lot of courage on your part. 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. and my hubby can still smoke his pipe with actual tobacco in it? Gods law is about putting Him and others first, and if something we are doing looks offensive or may cause another to stumble then we need to be careful and check our motives. He has a beard. The bright side: hes not a fan of chicken so I ate chicken 9 out of those 10 days:) Blessings of safe travels and peaceful returns to you and yours. MODERATION, MODERATION, MODERATION. And I think that a guy smoking a pipe is super sexy. Don't sneak into her house at night. Keep up the tidbits of reality! This short story inspired me a lot and how you love your husband. - Shaye Elliott I bought a stove instead of a car. 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. And I simply can't exist for a moment long without bringing it to the forefront for a bit of love and appreciation. 1Th 5:22 Abstain from all appearance of evil. We don't live too far out from town just about 20 minutes. 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! My goodness, theyre beautiful:-). You are so right. We are in our 13th year of marriage, with 6 children under 12, in our early 40s. Shaye Elliott is an old soul that lives in North Central Washington with her husband, Stuart, and their four children. (Ill admit I looked at the starting prices of your stove quite a while ago and nearly fainted but I would certainly drop that kind of money on a number of other things that you probably wouldnt!). I too have a pipe smoking husband and we still get a lot of surprised people, Thats not healthy! . Those who do not follow OT dietary laws do not experience any less of Gods favor and blessing as those who do. Please only use it for a guidance and Shayne Elliott's actual income may vary a lot from the dollar amount shown above. This is, by far, one of the very best posts Ive read on a real food blog (or any blog, for that matter). Glad your hubby and littles are back with you, safe and sound! Stuart is helping me with every aspect of the book before we ship it off to the printer in December.
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