Rustic Log Cabin Kitchen ESSENTIALS for Simple Living!

[@HilltopLily-r4l]

Absolutely loved this. Your work spaces and storage areas are perfect.

[@LisaRealNow]

So great! Thank you for sharing. Looks really cozy and functional!

[@ellenfisher6341]

This is absolutely so beautiful ! Everything is not only beautiful , but has a purpose . I remember my Dad going to auctions , etc . & buying very old pieces of furniture . He had a gift of repairing & refinishing ( when needed ) old treasures . But one piece he had , I treasured the most . It was a huge cutting board that my precious Granddaddy made for my Grandma . It wasn't some perfectly measured board with squared edges . He made it from slabs he had milled from a tree he cut down , pieced them together & sanded . Every little imperfection was left along with the beautiful knots . But the other reason I treasured it was because the memories I had of standing really close to Grandma as she stood in front of it with the skirts of her dresses ( that she had sewn ) & her old fashioned shoes . I watched as she cut meat , made huge batches of homemade biscuits , pies , etc on that board . 70 years later , I can see that scene like it was yesterday . So when Daddy passed away my other siblings wanted various pieces of antique furniture , firearms , etc ~ I wanted Grandma's old cutting board made with the strong & loving hands of my Granddaddy .

[@alternativehomesteadingchannel]

What a sweet story!!

[@Russ.H.]

Beautiful lady doing beautiful things, God Bless.

[@gigimac8459]

Thank you for the tour. You have some lovely antique pieces in your kitchen.

[@susanstrickland6774]

Beautiful, like what you have done. The kitchen is the center of the home. You have what is needed, Well done.

[@hobbygardeninthewoods]

So cozy!!

[@carlafreeman-tatum6297]

Love your kitchen! So creative to use antique pieces instead of modern cabinets.❤

[@patriciabock4299]

I love your kitchen! I never have enough drawers! Love that about yours. When I get my next home I think I will adopt your ideas for a functioning kitchen!

[@talesofahoneybee]

It looks great and so cozy country cottage kitchen. I love it!

[@ginnamagda5810]

Breathtaking. Home sweet home.

[@billiep4338]

You have my dream kitchen. It’s absolutely beautiful ❤🙏🏻❤️

[@Lynn-r7o]

Beautiful 🙏🏼🙏🙏🏽❤️🕊️

[@ChooseFreedom-o1e]

You did a nice job with your new unique rustic kitchen. Think about all of the character and history you have in one place.

[@alternativehomesteadingchannel]

Thank you. I love how useful every piece is too!

[@mountaingirl8230]

I love the stove!

[@lindabeaver5840]

love the kitchen, soglad it works for you Steff !!!

[@lisafulford5874]

What a treasure you are Ms. Steffanie! Discovered you during the "Hurricane" & hooked ever since!❤❤❤

[@alternativehomesteadingchannel]

Thank you!!

[@deborahwestmoreland787]

Your kitchen is so cozy and I love each piece you chose. Definitely the sink will be the finishing touch. Perfection!

[@debbiecasalina4475]

I love your kitchen! ❤

[@deborahverkest7437]

Your kitchen is truly beautiful. I completely redid my kitchen and it took me many years also so I understand the joy you are having with the transformation. Thank you for your wonderful channel.

[@KarenHolt-f8y]

Absolutely Beautimous Steph

[@melvinandmichelle2584]

Beautiful and peaceful. Thank you for sharing.

[@alternativehomesteadingchannel]

Thank you for watching!

[@mollygardens6646]

It’s a beautiful kitchen! I love old things with history not white, shiny, and sterile!

[@AmlevEihcra]

my dream kitchen

[@1turf32]

Amazing great job looks great

[@BrigetteFranklin]

Looks like you are moving forward in a really great way Steff! You sound much better

[@patrice1966]

I love how you’ve transformed your kitchen into a warm and inviting space! I wish I had done something similar back when we remodeled our kitchen.

[@cmintn8295]

Very nice! We are in the process of buying my Grandparents place from my mom. It has a lot of similar pieces in it as well. We have one of those cabinets that you keep y'alls dishes in out in the canning kitchen.

[@user-Jo915]

Your kitchen looks much more cosier and homely like that. Perfect job, I think. ❤

[@pasveritas1872]

Stephanie 🤩 such a beautiful functional creative heart-warming kitchen space. Thankyou for taking us into your kitchen studio. I could smell the soup cooking as you spoke and love your style ❤

[@mermaidmama8203]

My gosh I love this video

[@alternativehomesteadingchannel]

Thank you!

[@WhippoorwillHoller]

You and I have alot in common I have that same gas stove Found on Facbook market place I love how you made your kitchen your own Who you are It all comes together And functional Dont change a thing So Homey I could cook in that kitchen anytime! Thank you for the tour Xoxoxo

[@alternativehomesteadingchannel]

That is crazy you found the same stove!!! I had a hard time finding parts for it. I love it though. Cooks like a real wood stove. Wonky, too hot and heats the whole house.....lol.

[@lauriehill1520]

Gorgeous!!

[@katiemcevoy]

Love love love the kitchen!!! I have always gravitated to older wood furniture!! ❤

[@JodiMontano]

Very charming

[@Riverside_Homestead_Off_Grid]

I love your kitchen! A full pantry is food safety and it's very comforting to have! I have food safe barrels for storage. My shelves aren't full yet, but I'm working on it. I also have 6 months worth of food stored for my dogs and for the chickens. I will be doing more because I know 2025 will be very different than all the years before.

[@alternativehomesteadingchannel]

You are smart. Being prepared is so important over the next 5 years.

[@somedudeRyan]

If you put some wax on the tracks of the sliding doors of the Hoosier cabinet they will work better

[@alternativehomesteadingchannel]

Thanks for the tip!

[@somedudeRyan]

@alternativehomesteadingchannel great use for some leftover candle wax!

[@SandraTetrick-fv7mr]

Stay warm very cold temp Mon and threw Wed only 7 degrees at night - 5- or -4 same. Tues and Wed make sure keep I on weather . Ever hr. ! I heard on world news going get very could. Down your way. All the way to FL. From N.W Pa. Going get very vmcko from need th 😮😮

[@SandraTetrick-fv7mr]

Thank you

[@catlareau5859]

Love your kitchen Stephanie! Thanks for sharing😊

[@ritaknox579]

Love your mountain home everything is beautiful and your so very organized. Thank you for your tour

[@patriciabock4299]

You shop at the same places I do for seasonings lol. Recognized the bottles!

[@alternativehomesteadingchannel]

The jars are nice to reuse too!

[@andyevenson6915]

Very charming!

[@carmenzamastil1545]

Wow Stephanie, my passion is primitive and handmade. Your kitchen tour was inspiring today. Congratulations on your remodeled kitchen, simplicity is the key value.

[@alternativehomesteadingchannel]

I love your passion!

[@TinyLuvsBostons]

Looks fabulous & So cozy ❤️‍🔥

[@user-butterfly1234]

That's nice how you're organized. I wish I could just behalf as organized as you.

[@aliciaembro4694]

Love your kitchen! Love your intentions🙌‼️

[@TammyZullinger]

COOL! Great sprouted! Hey I have spiderwebs too!😊 I live in a late 1800s house in south central PA

[@CompassRoadz]

Steff, could you make a video regarding your worm composting bucket? It looks like something many would find useful. Thanks!

[@DanahC]

Love it Steff! ❤

[@cbhjsrmommy]

I LOVE YOUR KITCHEN ITS LIKE MY DREAM KITCHEN!!❤❤❤

[@TheTgall11]

Love you Steff, but the clutter would make me crazy!! I love sparse, and minimalist....😉

[@alternativehomesteadingchannel]

I get it! I'm for sure not minimalist at all.

[@evolvingartistSC7]

​@@alternativehomesteadingchannelMe neither! 😂

[@SandraTetrick-fv7mr]

I agree! Keep extra food in stock what eat most, have snow storm, ❄️ lesser stress.

[@marygraham9893]

I love what you’re doing.

[@MrsRCope]

As soon as I saw the bottom drawer on casters, and you mentioned handles, the first thought that came to mind was wooden thread spools! When we were small, my mom always screwed a wooden thread spool our height, to be able to open the wooden screen door to get back inside! That is for unlocking a special core childhood memory❤

[@alternativehomesteadingchannel]

I love that, it’s so smart!

[@MrsRCope]

@ I meant THANKS for unlocking that memory❤️

[@joydove6781]

You have created a very beautiful kitchen.

[@alternativehomesteadingchannel]

Thank you so much 😊

[@rkhelms]

Beautiful kitchen! My dream is to have a kitchen similar to that! Maybe someday. I enjoy your channel! Thank you!

[@SandraTetrick-fv7mr]

Beautiful home

[@ruthmunoz2283]

Beautiful ❤

[@susanhartman2449]

I enjoyed this post so much! Love your kitchen

[@alternativehomesteadingchannel]

Thanks, it's been a labor of love!

[@eileencarroll6418]

Very warm and homey. ❤️ I like the graphics on the wheeled crate under your Indiana Cabinet. Would you consider making your own rope-handle? You could drill holes at any distance either side of the graphics and tie knots larger than the holes on the inside of the crate-drawer... Or repurpose a leather belt. Or mount a long object like a wooden spoon on spacers so you can get your fingers behind the spoon to use it as a drawer pull. Driftwood, horns or antler pieces might also work. Another approach would be to make a loop out of something and attach it to the inside of the crate so that the loop hangs over the top of the crate front. You could use a staple gun and a grosgrain ribbon or a folded fabric scrap. The ribbon would have the advantage of not catching on any toes. 'Looking forward to the pantry tour video. I am struggling with the cost of nice looking countertop herb and lettuce gardens. On this windy 15 degree day, it would be nice to not travel to a grocery store for fresh greens. I am trying to be honest with myself about keeping it going for the long haul if it looks more like a nice piece of furniture in my renovated kitchen. (💲💲❤️💲💲)

[@alternativehomesteadingchannel]

Thanks for the tips! Garden systems are an investment but the right ones will payoff over time. Just make sure to get one where the supplies to grow food are low.

[@eileencarroll6418]

@@alternativehomesteadingchannel YES, thank you. Non-proprietary supplies; researching multiple sources.

[@joyhobbs5431]

Love,Love,Love your kitchen Stef

[@alternativehomesteadingchannel]

I'm glad you like it!

[@donnamays24]

Love the kitchen!

[@michellebaker4536]

I love it. been wanting to redo mine. thank you for sharing.

[@AdventuresofExploring4848]

Love your kitchen

[@SandraTetrick-fv7mr]

Thank you for tips

[@lisafulford5874]

Also, tips on finding & making bread with wheat berries.

[@dinajenkins2076]

Hi Could you recommend a good knife for the kitchen to chop vegetables and cut meat? Or what to look for in a knife? Mine are from pampered chef and every time you want to use it you have to sharpen it. I see you were using a special looking knife. Also, when those clay pans get burned rings around them, how do you clean them with out scratching them?? Thank you in advance for the info!! 😻❤️

[@alternativehomesteadingchannel]

I don't have a good knife at the moment. I was actually using a pampered chef in the video. I'll share if I find a good one. As for the burns, I use natural scrub brushes. things don't leave burn marks in my clay. They change color over time but I don't have issues with burns staining.

[@dinajenkins2076]

@ Oh ok thx for the info!!😻❤️

[@lisafulford5874]

"Handmade Pasta"!!! Would enjoy a recipe & tips on where to buy non-gmo semolina flour. Yummy!!!

[@SailingSwallowtail]

Looking forward to more about your food cellar/prep supplies. Do you have a running inventory like a spread sheet that you use for rotating things?

[@alternativehomesteadingchannel]

Coming soon! I don't use a spreadsheet. I'm just good at living in preparedness so I can manage it organically, but I'm also not a spreadsheet gal so it would be helpful to those who are.

[@OregonGypsy.]

❤

[@rebekahsmith9279]

Your kitchen matches your home so nicely! I just picked up my first azure standard order today. Do you buy their wheat berries? Do they store nicely in the bags they provide or should I put them in buckets? Just curious as I want to make sure they don’t get bugs or anything.

[@alternativehomesteadingchannel]

You need to research your area specifically for storing. I can store my wheat berries in open bags and gamma lid buckets but I don't have pests like grain moths here.

[@rebekahsmith9279]

@@alternativehomesteadingchannelthank you for your response! I will check into that. I really enjoy your content. I just got my first tower for Christmas and can5 was t to get it set up. You are such an inspiration.

[@evolvingartistSC7]

​@@alternativehomesteadingchannelJust curious, I have lots of food grade buckets with snap lids that have the rubber seal around the inside of the lid. Would you still keep flour, sugar, wheat berries etc., in bags or mylar inside said buckets, or would you open them and pour them in the buckets then tap the lids down. A local grocery store in our area gives them away in the bakery. They are 2 or 5 gallon sizes. They usually had cake icing or pie filling in them. Thank you!

[@lisafulford5874]

What kind/brand of salt do you prefer? Concerned about heavy metal content & radiated salt!

[@alternativehomesteadingchannel]

I like Redmonds because it's from the earth not the sea.. I don't use sea salt.

[@kelliwebb2870]

I’ve never heard of cast iron knicking and or chipping. I’ve had my cast iron my whole life and it was my Dads before it was mine. There are no knicks in it whatsoever. I have heard of clay knicking but not cast iron.

[@ChooseFreedom-o1e]

I would guess she is referring to enameled cast iron which does chip easily.

[@kelliwebb2870]

@ oh, I don’t have any of that. Just good old fashioned cast iron pots and pans, which I love dearly!

[@ChooseFreedom-o1e]

@ Love my 100+ year old Griswold cast iron.

[@alternativehomesteadingchannel]

The coated kind on dutch ovens. Not by standard black cast iron.

[@alternativehomesteadingchannel]

Yes, that is what I meant. Thanks!

[@candacekesting1786]

too rustic for me but still enjoyed the video.