Weekend in the Kitchen on the Homestead

[@jessicaclark4076]

When you were talking about not having time to be depressed, I agree. I think that the dopamine that we are missing and searching for is missing because we aren't doing enough productive things that make us feel accomplished and proud. We have too much other types of stimuli and not enough hands on productivity.

[@emmawhite9892]

Love seeing women build up their husbands instead of tearing them down! Our society is horrible toward spouses. Love to see it!

[@elizabethanne8729]

Yes!!! I agree wholeheartedly.

[@jenniferr2057]

I agree!

[@annapachaclarke2392]

That is so true. It is as if society especially media and some of the toxic TV programmmes have been setting people against each, and breaking down families 😢 This lady here does everything with love, so good to see 😊

[@nancydavis_]

I agree!

[@MoonFlower52798]

❤❤❤

[@katieociardha2196]

Watched this in between nursing, preparing apples to dry, making candied peel for Christmas presents, drying herbs and preparing supper 😅 I concur in the being too busy to be depressed! Plus making things brings such satisfaction that consuming them never can. Praise Jesus for his wisdom 😊

[@sylw9289]

Love seeing loving families together to help each other in the kitchen, around the house, and also outside of the house. Also love to watch your cooking skills! Keep more of these videos coming! God bless.

[@GrowWithSara]

Thank you for sharing your life. It brings me peace and comfort. Sometimes home-making life can be lonely and people like you fill the air with a great mood. 💕 Hi from NY

[@vickyf9897]

She really does. Hi I'm from Upstate New York as well😊

[@Spiritledhomestead]

Me too ❤️ Central NY!

[@vickyf9897]

@@Spiritledhomestead ❤️❤️❤️

[@elizabethanne8729]

We just moved back to New England after six years in Broome Co. NY! Upstate is so beautiful. We made many friends while my husband worked out there.

[@jenniferkeyes2303]

I love your videos. I love to cook. At 52 I have forgotten how much I love making bread. With grown children i miss the cooking for a big group. Now I am feeding coworkers. Thank you so much for reminding me how rewarding making food and for me sharing food made with love with others.

[@HopewellHeights]

It really is such a satisfying feeling being able to feed other people home cooked food in this fast paced world! ❤️

[@asiajo1010]

Steph you are the sister/daughter/friend we all need! So glad to have ya through the YT streets! TY to your hunny and kiddos for sharing ya with us lol

[@vivianzuniga8814]

I found an old electric pasta machine at the thrift store. It makes great macaroni as well as lots of other shapes! I love Pasta Granny’s!

[@gunther13101]

I LOVE to watch you cook…..where did you learn? You just throw stuff together so naturally….. I’m 74 and kinda cook like that too….but it took me years to learn to do that….you’re young and already make so many great things!!!! I hope as your kids get older you’ll teach them too💕💕💕 They will remember their mom always in the kitchen making delicious things😋😋😋

[@boething]

My kids are grown, ages 46, 44, and 37, and I have two grandsons, but I remember the postpartum seasons. I love your perspective! I tried to do all natural cooking, and my kids had some allergies to food additives, so I canned most things, too, I had chickens and fresh eggs, and I bought raw milk. I have happy memories! I finished college when the youngest was in high school and became a teacher. I’m retired now and am hoping to start canning again.

[@faithreyes8797]

I love seeing Ernie tugging at your skirt in the kitchen…so sweet!💕 All of your food looks delicious, those cinnamon rolls though. Oh my goodness!!

[@LauraJohnson-d3d]

You are amazing and thank you for being so kind and sharing your talents with Us! Lots of blessings to you and your family 😊

[@mimipatten3598]

Thank you for sharing! I have been making pasta since 12 years old. My father is an immigrant from Sicily. He felt bad for me when my hands got bruised by using a wooden rolling pin so he bought me a marble rolling pin for my 13th birthday during one of his trips to Italy. Made all the difference. That rolling pen is a cherished heirloom now that I am in my 50s. But in my 20’s I got the same pasta machine that you have and it was a game changer. Haven’t hand rolled since.

[@HopewellHeights]

What a wonderful story! A marble rolling pin, what a treasure!

[@Credo8]

Great video! I love the ending of the video, with your family going to Mass 🤩 We love the TLM as well, tradition is alive and well 😊 💗 I discovered IMOs cheese just recently even though we’ve been in Missouri for 7 years lol! I’ll have to try the pizza!

[@crunchycountrycatholic]

Love seeing your little girl in her veil. My 5 year old gets so proud to wear hers. We also have to drive about into the next city over for our mass, absolutely worth it. Love seeing your videos. Thanks for sharing your journey

[@HopewellHeights]

Definitely worth the drive!

[@karinjudge7277]

It’s a wonder you have time for anything else with all the kitchen work. Lol I remember those days ❤ Good job Steph. Your family is truly blessed to have you !!

[@HopewellHeights]

My videos only show snippets of my day! 😉 its definitely work but still lots of time outside and with family too!

[@ParvatiHumhara]

Its so nice to hear that other fathers proof kids movies too , my husband does the same thing.😊

[@candacebruner9805]

Love this so much!!! Your videos give me so much inspiration to simply have fun, dont be too serious and enjoy time in the kitchen while also making dishes beautiful and rustic! Your style is exactly the same as how I cook. Taste, look for color, change in texture/density and when it looks right, it usually is! Its the old fashioned way, where nothing is measured but everything comes out just the way you intended it to! Thanks so much for sharing and giving us a snipet into the old methods of enjoying a hard days work making delicious food! I always get so excited when you post a new video!

[@HopewellHeights]

Yes I really do think we tend to lean too much on precise recipes these days, lots of amazing meals come about when you experiment and use what’s on hand!

[@christyc8212]

Pasta grannies has a channel on KZbin and I’ve been watching them for awhile. I love watching them!! It’s so fascinating and interesting!

[@lynsmith2698]

You inspired me to stop the video, go down in the cold room and grab some beef stock, sweet spuds and in the freezer and get a big hunk of meat to pre cook some meals. Great video, thanks for sharing 🇨🇦🌷

[@adelegower834]

FYI....authentic Swedish meatballs use strong black coffee in the gravy...delectable! I believe the recipe is in the old Good Housekeeping cookbook....wnjoy!

[@DebBeeman-ir9eu]

I love your channel. I enjoy listening to the way you talk about what you’re doing and also about your family. My husband is a lot like yours he’s not a soup eater and I too make a buffalo chicken dip, a little different. I also love that you share recipes I really appreciate it

[@thewelderandhiswife]

My husband feels the exact same way about soup but boy am I looking forward to soup season!

[@jackiewilliams11]

I just found you and I am really enjoying your videos. You are helping me with my sourdough journey. And motherhood! I am watching you while I nurse my 2nd son. I’m from St. Louis and I saw the provel cheese wow I miss it!! Literally the best cheese ever

[@maggiescat3208]

I don’t see how you do it all! You have an amazing channel! I absolutely Love your kitchen!

[@HopewellHeights]

Thank you so much!

[@valerieslater-t1v]

That was totally fascinating to see how you do weekends.....thanks for sharing.

[@lorrainedempsey3320]

Wonderful ☺️ weekend 💓.

[@windy42305]

I love how you do voice overs as you show us! And your voice is so calm. Excited to learn!

[@naomijakins9717]

I got tired just watching you cook. 😂 good job 😊

[@susanvelez6534]

Thank you when I see you post I get happy

[@melaniealison5889]

Just found your blog today!! Excited to watch all your videos!!

[@tsilbaugh5314]

Love a good fridge clean out!!! Look forward to it!!

[@golo8]

I really enjoyed your video. You seem so relaxed in the kitchen 😊

[@dayswithdixie3185]

Watching you chop produce it dawned on me your left handed 😄

[@kingdomofgodisathand]

Your videos are so relaxing, I've been listening for hours while cleaning and cooking. Learning so much! Thank you ❤

[@rusticheritagecrochet]

Absolutely love your cooking videos when you share your meals and prep with us! ❤ I truly love your kitchen, and the very nutritious homemade ingredients you use. Your family is very blessed by the love you show them in all you do! ❤

[@HopewellHeights]

Thank you so much!!

[@GypsyDiamond]

I am watching your video so i can learn some new dishes i cook useing beef stew meat and ground beef and fresh salads. I hope to see some fresh salads new ones as well as fresh home made soups. Thank you for your videos.

[@MoonFlower52798]

New subscriber here, and I'm loving all your content!. I love that you prep food for the weekend so you can spend more time with your family and still have great food, without having to be in the kitchen the whole time. Thank you for that idea. I struggle with that myself. We tend to eat out on the weekends bc I dont wanna be in the kitchen cooking/cleaning while he's off work... Great idea! (Such a simple concept, but yet, I've never really thought of it!) and I'm 52 years old! 😂 Btw, that little egg basket is just darling!

[@Spiritledhomestead]

Ernie is so big❤ he and my little AnnMarie are about the same. It’s such a blessing seeing them grow up. Makes me EmOtIoNaL😅

[@roxananunez4238]

Love watching your videos

[@boething]

We have things in storage, and I have a pasta machine in storage. Now I’m hoping I can find mine soon! We had to lease a tiny place for two years, and I now have a huge kitchen. I am excited to find my kitchen things soon!

[@anasotoco]

I love that you show a great example of the 80/20 rule for living life.

[@danebrk]

Wow, everything you made looks amazing!

[@trubeyful]

Mmmm buffalo chicken dip! Yummmm!!! I always mix in dry ranch dressing, next level!! Thank you for sharing your experience! You’re incredible ❤

[@aleshalipsky1684]

You have me super excited to try these cinnamon rolls!!! I have never thought about using a sourdough biscuit dough, I will do that this weekend for sure. I usually do a long ferment with the sourdough biscuits but boy oh boy would it be so nice to get them faster and if we have a craving for them. Its become a new things that my husband and I play some games with our teens on Friday nights while our younger ones go to bed at usual time. We have been making something sweet and special one those nights. I love all of your beautiful dresses!!!

[@HopewellHeights]

Game nights are so fun!!

[@luvs2knit1]

Good morning! I just happened to stumble upon your channel as I sat down to drink my morning coffee and am so glad I did! What lovely content. Such a loving mother you are. I have liked & subscribed. Looks like I won’t get too much done today as I will probably be binge watching your videos! (I’m supposed to be pressure canning 10 lbs of sausage, and about 40 lbs of boneless chicken my son brought home for me!) Good thing I can watch and process the meat at the same time. Good thing I’m retired! Thanks again for sharing! God bless.

[@HopewellHeights]

Hello!! The beauty of retirement! I’m canning today too - first time canning milk, hopefully all goes well. Happy canning to you!

[@luvs2knit1]

@@HopewellHeights Now I don’t want to sound like the canning police or to ever tell someone what to do but everything I’ve read about canning was that you shouldn’t can any dairy products or items containing dairy. I’m relatively new to pressure canning myself and not an expert or know anyone else who cans so I’m treading lightly here but just felt I needed to say this.

[@HopewellHeights]

@@luvs2knit1 yes that’s what is recommended by the canning authorities, you are right!

[@alison41380]

Okay.. I saw something in the cabinet that said The Goonies. Haha, what was that? Man, what a 80's classic we all loved as kids! I just started following your channel and Instagram over the past week. You have me wanting to read and learn the Bible in a way I never have. Which is I NEVER HAVE at all. I'm like most people in the world. And I'm not ashamed to say I'm curious currently after reading a lot of your IG stories. I just know very little people who have actually read it. Studied it. Took the time. My Papa was a reverend. And I believe he is the only person I know who read and studied the Bible all the way through. More than once. He is no longer with us though. Thank you for all your insights and knowledge. For whatever reason, I respect it.

[@8tonsofbuck308]

complement: you sound like Mandy Moore! your voice, intonation and rhythm when you speak reminds me so much of her! especially when it’s quieter and low tone and slow

[@iylalacoste3463]

Does your confidence as a mother get easier as the kids get older? I have a 3 year old, 1 year old, and newborn. You make motherhood look so easy and worry-free!

[@HopewellHeights]

I really do think so! “They” say it takes like 7 years to become an expert at something. Well I don’t know if anyone can ever truly be an expert mom, we all make mistakes. But I did feel a massive shift around the 7-8 year mark as all of the work I’d put in with the kids started to pay off! You still worry sometimes and have hard days when they’re older, but it doesn’t shake you like the little years which can be isolating.

[@crunchycountrycatholic]

When my oldest turned 5, it was a game changer. I have a 5 yr old, 3 yr old, 1 yr old and another on the way. Keeping up my homestead just seemed to become doable this year.

[@iylalacoste3463]

@@HopewellHeights thank you for the encouragement!

[@iylalacoste3463]

@@crunchycountrycatholic I’ve heard 5 is a great age! Thanks for the encouragement :)

[@crunchycountrycatholic]

@@iylalacoste3463 you can absolutely do this! What helped me about two years ago was writing a list of things I could learn while kids were under foot. Things like baking bread, bone broth, maintaining what you currently have going more efficiently. One example is we raise meat rabbits and I knew I couldn't manage a lot of individual cages and my husband didn't have time in the week to do animal chores often, so we switched to raising our rabbits all in the same pen to reduce the quantity of feeders, waterers and such. I walk in, and fill one large feeder and one large waterer. Much more doable for moms with littles. You've got this!

[@annea6650]

Your videos are so beautifully inspiring! I'm 61 & just want to be you when I grow up. 😊 I too am a throw it all together cook without measuring and my family always says they're the best meals I make. I need to get a sour dough starter though. Have never done that. Any hints would be greatly appreciated! ❤ From Alabama

[@HopewellHeights]

I’ll add sourdough to my list!

[@elizabethanne8729]

I’m canning the last of our green tomatoes right alongside your butter making!

[@ColleenCurrier-dp6qb]

orange and yel.low vegies help one see at night. Shred them in too...

[@bethpazo5284]

Love you videos ! Beautiful church !

[@chelseaflieger9102]

I got a kitchen aid attachment to make different noodle types 😊 love your videos!

[@martab7765]

You can freeze butter to store it

[@elisabethcuningham3526]

I think there’s a kitchen aide attachment for macaroni? I’m getting a hand crank one like you have for pasta so I haven’t looked but I think they have attachments for pretty much every kind of pasta. Sounds like fun!

[@intentionallymade]

I made a Tourtiere meat pie for my hubby with summer savory and nutmeg and cinnamon with sourdough pie crust and it has become a staple for hubby occasions. If you search it on KZbin it should come up as Tourtiere best meat pie ever. I of course like you add what seasonings I have on hand. I always have sage in the garden and started growing summer savory just for this dish haha. Sage and thyme are favorite herbs! Thank you for sharing your day. Always gives me an extra boost to do more in the kitchen. I too have growing boys that have suddenly grown a bigger appetite and I was just telling my hubby that I need to up my game with amount of food prepped!!

[@HopewellHeights]

Oh that sounds delicious!!

[@georgiacueto1470]

Ohh , I’m not from St. Louis but imo’s pizza is my favorite & gets delivered to my house every year for my birthday ❤️

[@Moe_Kharizma]

You have inspired me! I will making the pasta for Obera Legacy Farms going forward! Thank you!!

[@ColleenCurrier-dp6qb]

put vegies to clean with salt in the water to de-worm them then Vinegar to clean them.

[@DebBeeman-ir9eu]

Amazon has a noodle maker that has different shapes you can make

[@jennifergribbins4560]

I just found attachments for kitchen aid that makes noodle shapes

[@monicadelreal6142]

Love your Chanel. Your copper mini cocotte where did you buy it? It’s so cute ❤

[@katehopkinsbrent5573]

The new creativecit. Stainless steels 4 attachments and one is for….. macaroni 😊 Amazon ! I can’t get the curl but it’s a straight macaroni

[@LukesinAlaska]

Kitchen aid has a pasta attachment t that makes it!!!

[@aliciapauline8154]

What kind of plastic wrap is that that you use? I’ve been trying to stay away from plastic or use a better option.

[@lisaprice7116]

Do you happen to have a link for that cutting board? 😁

[@narrowpathfarm]

Love this! Have you heard about October 4th? I’ll be turning off all my devices the day before, who knows what they are going to do

[@BootsandBountyHomestead]

I have the KitchenAid attachment for macaroni. They actually have like a 5-6 piece for all kinds of pasta in one kit. I have it and the pasta kit. I have the manual one that you have too but I'm spoiled now on my KitchenAid 🤣

[@HopewellHeights]

Ohh now this is what I need!!

[@MeBeingAble]

Macaroni. Try rolling the dough on dowling and cut when half dry?

[@SelenaRamona]

I had to do a double take when I saw the IMO’s packaging 😂 As someone born and raised in St. Louis, I’ve never seen anyone online mention it

[@HopewellHeights]

The BEST!

[@thewolverine6927]

butterfly ❤

[@jenniferr2057]

I also cook multiple meats all at once, prep veg, and then just make food when it is called for! I just cant seem to teach that thought process toy daughters even though they see the value. My husband says soup is too much work. Lol.

[@justineleigh400]

Would love to know where you find your dresses🤗 I'm expecting in April and am always on the hunt for bump/nursing friendly dresses! Have a couple of Neuflora pieces but love the floral dresses in this video! Also, where do you get your head coverings? I've ordered a couple from Garlands Of Grace but would love something longer like what you wore 💙 appreciate your help!

[@KellyDunn1964]

I miss Imo's Pizza! We moved to Arizona.

[@HopewellHeights]

The best pizza!!

[@tracya3039]

You need an extruder for macaroni. I’d love to see you try that. I’m not that brave yet 😅

[@lydkid68]

Where did you get your pretty dresses? Hard to find ones like that with thick straps.

[@Ms19741979]

How do you store your sweet potatoes please help.

[@erinroth8402]

I'm so glad you said your husband isn't a soup guy. Mine is the same way he views it as an appetizer that should be served with a main meaty dish. I could eat soup all year! You're so inspiring thank you for your videos!

[@HopewellHeights]

I think it has to be a common guy thing!

[@glendapugh5838]

Love watching your videos. Do you have any advice on increasing your milk supply. Thank you ❤

[@HopewellHeights]

Check minerals and thyroid!

[@glendapugh5838]

@@HopewellHeights would I just asked my local doctor to run these tests. Or is this something I’d reach out to a lactation consultant on?

[@kyrieluke3782]

Where is that cream colored sweater from? I saw it in your last video too and it’s so cute!

[@HopewellHeights]

ASOS but it’s a few years old!

[@rasrican]

Do you happen to know this size of that smaller blue dutch oven pot you are using? I love it!

[@HopewellHeights]

2 quart I believe!

[@amandarobinson6500]

Where do I get your black dress from Sunday?? It looks SOOO comfy

[@HopewellHeights]

It is! My mom gave it to me so I’m not sure, I wear it as a night gown 👵🏼

[@parislynn1122]

Your dresses are so darling! Any chance they’re handmade and you have the pattern numbers?

[@ThisMamasHouse]

All Catholics are meant to abstain from meat on every Friday throughout the year. There is a common misunderstanding that we no longer have to observe Fridays as a day of penance. Yes, we’re able to do an act of charity instead but if you look closely at church history and when that was changed you will see that time and time again we are strongly encouraged to abstain from meat every Friday. It’s a somewhat controversial topic among Catholics but I will say the past 3 years that we’ve observed this, it’s stretched and increased our faith immensely! It’s better for us than trying to come up with an act of charity each week, something we can put into our weekly routine. As a meat loving family, it’s not easy though so it’s truly a sacrifice we make in remembrance of what our Lord did for us! ❤

[@HopewellHeights]

Thank you for sharing, while it is strongly encouraged to do penance or abstain from meat on Fridays, it is not a legal obligation in the U.S. Since it is a matter of conviction rather than legal obligation, a married woman does well to ask her husband what the standard for the family will be 😊

[@ThisMamasHouse]

@@HopewellHeights yes! It’s an exhortation not a legal obligation. For those that seek Christian perfection.

[@promises6414]

What kind of plastic wrap are you using? Never seen that kind…

[@user-dv8bs7tb5c]

Adjusting to teen and over 5 eating is so hard .. I thought one pizza with salad yesterday was enough 😂

[@ka6148]

I too am an early riser Hubby is not I am going to use that saying "butter is my salad"

[@ms73spicer]

Where did you say you got that cheese you put on top? Is it a local place? My husband's eyes popped out like a cartoon character when he saw it 😂

[@jordanahinkson9630]

My husband is the same with soup! My soups are basically a soggy casserole at this point. 😂 Ooh! Your point on women's mental health as related to the level of ease in her life! 🔥 It reminds me of the Valley of the Dolls Era. Once we saw the manual work get eased by machines, mental instabilities started to become more common. I know that if my brain is bored, it will spiral. I have to be moving, working, praying or else it's anxiety roulette for me.

[@thewelderandhiswife]

Whoa, wait. Do you guys go to a tlm? I knew you were christian but I wasnt sure if it was Catholic so I'm very excited if this is the case!!

[@HopewellHeights]

We do!

[@hollyfarnell2011]

Looking for the whey caramel video.

[@thewolverine6927]

Senabon😫😋

[@lesliefink3563]

You are so right about keeping yourself busy to ward off anxiety like feelings. Last week we were almost re-ended by a moron thinking the left turning lane was the left fast lane. Through the grace of God, he swerved at the last second. I happened to look in the rear view mirror as that unfolded. Then as he passed us, I look at my precious children sitting there, thankfully unharmed and unaware of what could have happened. After we got home, I had to continue to make dinner. Funny enough, I was rolling out pasta too. I did have waves of thoughts of how horrible that night could have been. But keeping myself busy and forcing myself to continue to move made a noticeable difference. It's still very upsetting and stressful to think about. But I can tell it didn't fully latch on, and debilitate me. Praise God for his protection. Praise God my babies are safe.

[@HopewellHeights]

Those moments are truly terrifying!! But like you said, it’s best just to thank God for sparing us another day and move on, as hard as that is sometimes!

[@shelbiemarsh6430]

❤

[@BootsandBountyHomestead]

What religion or denomination are you to wear the head coverings to church? Those are absolutely gorgeous and I've never seen those before! ❤

[@HopewellHeights]

We are Catholic now, but I starting wearing one when I was a Protestant as well after studying 1 Corinthians 😊

[@A-G5518]

As women, our hair is our covering, you must rightly divide the Word to know that though.

[@BootsandBountyHomestead]

@@HopewellHeights yes, I have read 1Cor as well! I absolutely love it, but there are so many translations of whether it's a head covering or just hair, lol. I actually purchased some beautiful doillies to wear as head coverings but can't seem to get in the habit! Your coverings are beautiful! Thank you!

[@BootsandBountyHomestead]

@@A-G5518 yes, that's a debate that many people have, whether it's just hair or an actual covering. I still am unsure but regardless, we have to follow what we believe. 😁

[@HopewellHeights]

@@BootsandBountyHomestead oh yes it can be a hot topic for sure! Everyone has an opinion. I’m pretty neutral so I just went with the historical interpretation

[@SarahsOctoberHome]

🫶🏻🤎🍂

[@jenniferr2057]

Respectfully, may I ask about your head covering?

[@MayonnaiseAndMalaise2go]

What head covering? Thats just her hair in a claw clip, is it not?

[@jenniferr2057]

​@@MayonnaiseAndMalaise2goat the end prior to going to church ahe and her daugher covered their hair and head with black and white lacey coverings....

[@MayonnaiseAndMalaise2go]

@@jenniferr2057 ok, that looks like a mantilla veil worn by catholic women in church , that would explain

[@jenniferr2057]

@@MayonnaiseAndMalaise2go I have never seen that in America. Interesting!

[@MayonnaiseAndMalaise2go]

@@jenniferr2057 yes, Christian veiling is making a “comeback” in western culture

[@kristenwilliams3154]

I thought her husband's name was Luke?

[@JimmyDoggy-b1c]

Who cook weak days ? Me