We Can't BELIEVE It! A Weekend of Food, Friends and Homestead Changes

Hey Friend, Join us on our 1/4 acre Homestead as we make some good food from scratch, work alongside some good friends and gain tons of space for our little homestead. We are taking down some trees and we are so excited to put this new space to good use!
Thanks for hanging out!
Kelsey
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Buttermilk ranch:1/2 C Mayo
1/2 C Sour Cream
1/2 C Buttermilk
3 tsp fresh lemon juice
1/4 tsp worcestershire
1 tbsp parsley
1/2 tsp dill weed
1/2 tsp chives
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/4 tsp salt
pinch of pepper
Beef bbq:
1 pound ground beef
6 ounces tomato sauce
½ cup ketchup
3 Tbsp coconut sugar, or brown sugar
1.5 tablespoon mustard
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
3 tablespoons ACV
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
Add more seasoning to taste
Venison beer chili:
2 lbs venison
1 can kidney beans
1 can pinto beans
1 12 oz can beer
1.5 cups beef broth
6 oz tomato sauce
1 can diced tomatoes
2 cups total, diced onion/celery/peppers/garlic
1/4 cup tomato paste
2 tbsp chili powder
2 tbsp paprika
1 tablespoon cumin
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp garlic powder
1/8 cup brown sugar
1 4 oz jar of candied jalapenos
Salt and pepper to taste
Sweet dough:
1 1/4 cups whole milk
2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
1 tsp granulated white sugar
4 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp salt
2 tbsp granulated white sugar
2 eggs
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 tbsp vanilla
To start, bloom your yeast. Mix your active dry yeast, sugar, and warm milk together and let sit for 10 minutes.
Next, in a large bowl of a stand mixer with a whisk attachment, mix flour, salt and sugar together.
To the dry ingredients add the whisked eggs, vanilla and softened butter and mix.
Add in the yeast mixture and mix until everything is blended. Switch to a dough hook and knead on medium speed for 7-10 minutes until the dough pulls away from the edges of the bowl, forms a ball and springs back when pressed.
Form the dough into a ball. Place the dough in a large, greased bowl. Cover with plastic wrap or a kitchen towel and place in a warm place to rise, , for 1- 1 ½ hours, or until the dough doubles in size.
Grease a 9x13" casserole dish and set aside. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Once the dough has had a chance to rise, remove it from the bowl, punch the dough to release the air, and roll it out on a lightly floured surface. Roll the dough into about an 18 x 12 inch rectangle. It should be about ¼ inch thick.
Next, spoon the prepared filling over the dough and spread it evenly.
Roll up the dough tightly into a long log shape starting from the short side. Cut of a bit off the ends to make the log even. Cut 12 rolls about 1 ½ inches wide using unflavored floss
Place the rolls in a greased 9x13" casserole dish and pour room temperature heavy cream in between each roll. Cover them with plastic wrap and let them proof in a warm spot for about an hour, or until they have doubled in size.
Once the rolls have proofed, bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a light golden color.
Once rolls have cooled, cover with icing. Enjoy!
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[@42bellabella]

Homesteading is the way of our future, we are coming full circle. Let continue to bring back the old ways and enjoy the technology that helps us with the old ways. Less money spent at big box stores is the key I believe.

[@katyl]

I Totally agree, big box stores are not the way to go.

[@seedandsparrowhomestead]

Absolutely! I totally agree. Whatever you are able!

[@annamccosker7878]

I love hearing those little peeps! So sweet ❤

[@seedandsparrowhomestead]

They are pretty cute ❤

[@AOKUrbanHomestead1]

I really love what you're doing. Food is my love language. Great video

[@karenpage9383]

I'm happy for you and glad you are not mourning the loss of the privacy the trees previously offered. Is the new space big enough for a high tunnel??? That would check several boxes... growing space, check... almost year round growing, check... offer some privacy from neighbors, check. A fence would still be nice, but if a tunnel fits (even a caterpillar tunnel) I'd be tempted to reach out to Grower's Solution or another big tunnel manufacturer for a possible sponsorship! 😉

[@user-vd2xe5kn9c]

Homesteading is really the way to go if we can. ❤❤

[@seedandsparrowhomestead]

Absolutely! Whatever you’re able wherever you are!

[@AndreaRuralMN]

I had 2 extra extra extra large and one extra large trees taken out of my yard and their massive stumps ground. Then I had family regrade my yard for drainage. Now I have a huge sunny dirt yard waiting for grass to sprout and my raised beds to go in 💗💗💗

[@kimkey3901]

You seem like you're feeling a lot better! A little more pep in your step and your color seems better! I hope that's the case sweetie!❤️

[@seedandsparrowhomestead]

Yes! Thank you ☺️ I’m feeling so much better and much more like myself. It was a rough road for a while and Im thankful to be on the other side of it!

[@mandybatey1105]

My mouth is watering while watching you make that whipped caramel!!

[@vevethatsme]

I loved hearing the cheeps! Thanks for sharing ❤

[@katescaringcorner6765]

I’m having a difficult day healthwise today but seeing your video pop up gives me solace. Plus! The not locking the mixer with dough thingy! 🤯 I am sure I won’t have to be repairing my mixer every other time I use it cuz the pivot pin slides out! Not that I’m not grateful for all your wisdom but that lil tidbit💡 was a revelation for me! Thank you!

[@seedandsparrowhomestead]

Oh no! I’m so sorry to hear that, I have had many of those days myself. Praying for healing and a quick turnaround. Right?!?! That mixer trick blew my mind lol. Blessings friend ❤️❤️❤️

[@normanelson233]

I’m so happy for you guys, the space is wonderful.

[@59kuphoff]

It is the little things! Like saying hello friend. Makes me feel special 😊

[@seedandsparrowhomestead]

Aw! Well I’m glad you’re here friend ❤️❤️❤️

[@amyvandiver5016]

I agree, it really makes one feel special and seen(even though of course that sounds nuts because you know we're nowhere near each other or in front of each other). Regardless of that, I look forward to these videos because I feel like I have someone out there that does have the same values that I do ❤️❤️❤️ thank you so much Kelsey for your hard work in making us feel special.

[@beekind1940]

Property....transformed!

[@mkp8942]

Girrrl those apple cinnamon buns with the hipped caramel looks amazing 😳

[@Just-Nikki]

The eggs are ridiculously gorgeous.

[@seedandsparrowhomestead]

❤️❤️❤️

[@kittyrichards9915]

Food looks delicious, but your food always does. What a blessing for friends to help with such a big project. Awesome transformation.

[@MaryBornforHealth]

Wow! The amount of sunlight you will now have is amazing. I struggle with sunlight in my garden due to the large tulip trees my neighbor planted to line his driveway. They are about 30 feet and shade much of my yard until late afternoon. Hope your health continues to get better. Love your videos.

[@ambergoreham]

Thanks for the tip on the mixer. I’ve never heard that before, but it makes sense.

[@SpecialKindofMotherhood]

I have little boys who are obsessed with Thomas so it always makes me smile when I hear your son’s Thomas toys in the background. It sounds like home to me. 😊

[@kimberlyhall4191]

Those apple pie rolls 😍 I made your beef enchiladas from Pantry Challenge Week 3 this past week. My kids LOVED them. Asked me to make them again soon. Thanks for keeping me inspired in the kitchen.

[@heatheryoung9949]

You are so talented, are there any other secret talents you have?

[@cindymoore9096]

Making progress on projects with such visible results is so satisfying. =) I can’t wait to see how that part of the yard develops. =)

[@maryreneejohnson2590]

Always enjoy your videos

[@shannonhawkins260]

Oh yea, I get soooo excited still when I go collect the eggs from the girls, I’ve only just started my homesteading journey, it’s been a slow slow start… financially and also with landscaping issues,,, we only have one and a half acre and part of that is a ravine, so I have to utilize all the space at the sides of the house and the front, especially with the chickens out there, but we just got the front fenced in and I would absolutely love to put some fruit trees in, I think it would be awesome to do some blueberry bushes and raspberries and strawberries along the corner in the back and along some of the side that y’all will be fencing, , I can totally relate to your excitement with having that extra space and also with the possibilities of what you’ll be planting… from just cutting a few trees you got an awesome view of the sunset, extra space for the kids and more room to increase your garden!!! I would be baking too girl, congratulations it looks beautiful and we’re excited for y’all!! we live in Kentucky and always enjoy watching other peoples homesteading journeys 😊have a blessed day

[@beekind1940]

Oh my goodness. I've never seen anything like that whipped caramel sauce! Must try it!

[@Just-Nikki]

I rollup one of those cheap plastic cutting boards and stick it in the grain spout. It makes a HUGE difference in the amount of flour dust that gets on everything. I can’t take credit for that, my brilliant husband came up with it one day when he was milling grain for me.

[@seedandsparrowhomestead]

Ohh good thought!

[@preppingmama]

Husbands, they always think outside the box. Mine makes my life easier for sure.

[@valh9858]

You were talking about the sound of your Kitchen Aid. Have you changed the grease in it since you've owned it? I learned that the grease should be changed every 10 years or so, depending upon usage. The heavier the usage, especially if you use it to knead, the more often the grease should be changed. Living Traditions Homestead has a great step-by-step video on how to change the grease. When I removed the top of my mixer, I realized how badly the grease needed changing because it was partially broken down. Now my mixer is much more quiet.

[@letssummondinner]

The mixer thing... Seriously mind blown lol. My dough always crawls over the top of the hook and it drives me nuts. I am trying this tomorrow lol.

[@sharonpeta2390]

Over here in Australia we have our neighbours go halves in the fencing or if you want a different one to them you just pay the difference. Not sure if you do that in the states but would help save you Money. At the end of the day it helps out both families.

[@EternallyLoved92]

Those cinnamon rolls look absolutely amazing! I might need to make some for a family vacation coming up soon. Also, thanks for mentioning that greenhouse! It's about 2 hours from me but my birthday is next week and my husband asked what I wanted to do.. a day trip up there might just be in the cards. 💕

[@seedandsparrowhomestead]

Oh how fun!!! Day trips to greenhouses would be my birthday plan too 😂

[@georgettehillard9390]

You may need to regrease your mixer.😊

[@rhondalaflamme462]

I just love hearing the chickens ! You got me enjoying kitchen time thanks for that so appreciated here and gardening has always been a joy for us . Have a wonderful day!

[@seedandsparrowhomestead]

Thank you so much! I’m so glad it was enjoyed ❤️❤️❤️

[@melissagreenway7386]

Looks delicious ❤ thanks for the dough hook tip I had no idea about that. I made homemade cinnamon rolls last week and lock it while it was kneading.

[@lindasmith5190]

Enjoyed.

[@seedandsparrowhomestead]

Thank you ❤️

[@brittasvendsen5330]

Congratulations with the new area. I would make a chicken-run on the new ground, because the chickens will add fertilizer and work and “activate” an area, who have been almost sleeping. By the way, I love your chickens and their beautiful eggs ❤️ happy summer from Britta in Denmark

[@seedandsparrowhomestead]

Thank you so much! That’s a good thought, we have meat chickens going outside soon so it will work out perfectly pulling them around in the tractor to fertilize!

[@pamglime4227]

So excited for you! It looks great!! ❤

[@seedandsparrowhomestead]

Thank you ☺️ ❤️

[@Just-Nikki]

I didn’t know not to lock the mixer for thicker doughs! I have a hook guard but this is great info!

[@seedandsparrowhomestead]

Mind was blown

[@bevstegeman]

I really enjoyed the video today - especially the cooking and baking you did!

[@seedandsparrowhomestead]

So happy you enjoyed! Thank you ☺️

[@pallascecile7034]

C'est un plaisir de te retrouver chaque semaine, avec pleins de recettes "faits-maison"... que je découvre personnellement à chaque fois, puisque ici, en france, on ne cuisine pas de cette manière... ces recettes sont tout à fait originales et de vraies découvertes... Merci pour tout ça, Amicalement, Cécile

[@seedandsparrowhomestead]

Hello! I’m so glad you’ve enjoyed everything! Blessings ❤️

[@carolynlineberger1929]

Happy video!❤

[@seedandsparrowhomestead]

❤️❤️❤️

[@cynthiafisher9907]

I’m so glad you’re feeling better and I’m happy for your new space, it added quite a lot! Will you be putting up a privacy fence? I think I would miss the privacy the trees afforded. I love how energetic you are and willing to make everything from scratch. Thanks for the recipes!

[@COWELLGIRL]

Love the Carmel sauce recipe

[@seedandsparrowhomestead]

It soooo good ❤️

[@cindymoore9096]

One delicious way to use up an excess of eggs is Maria Emerich’s boiled egg protein pudding. The base recipe is: 10 large eggs, boiled & peeled 14 ounces milk 1/2 cup sweetener Pinch of salt Flavor/s of choice You just blend it all until smooth, and then refrigerate. It’s very forgiving- I’ve never had any of my flavor experiments not turn out pudding like. It doesn’t taste eggy, and no one would know if you didn’t tell them. It also works great as an ice cream in my Ninja Creami. ETA: I forgot to include that you can make it with unseasoned scrambled eggs if you don’t feel like making and peeling boiled eggs. =)

[@seedandsparrowhomestead]

Ohhh interesting! I’ll give this a try! Thank you ☺️

[@kittyrichards9915]

Hard boiled eggs to make pudding? I can't imagine.

[@cherylpresleigh6403]

What a blessing to have people that are willing to help you. They sure accomplished a lot! And you my friend took care of them so beautifully with all the delicious goodness you made! What a transformation in removing those trees. I am confident that I have never seen arborvitae that large before. 😮 uncovering that space is like unwrapping a gift. As a Grammy, my considerations for use of a space no longer includes providing for the needs of children (although we do have littles that are here often, they just don’t live here) so my thoughts were with all the sun that will be available, I went right to more growing space! Seems you have room to be creative in how it’s used including the children, a place to relax and for something like growing grapes or more fruit trees etc. What an exciting time it will be putting this space to use! I have to say, as soon as you showed the chicken towel I googled the nursery to see if it was available online. I love it! Have a wonderful weekend Kelsey. God Bless you friend, thanks for sharing with all of us.

[@seedandsparrowhomestead]

A blessing is right! They made it happen! I’m convinced we had the largest arborvitae known to mankind lol. Definitely not the norm. I love how you put that, removing them was like opening a gift! That is exactly how it felt and I’m so excited to put that gift to use. I’ll definitely be growing something there(how could I not lol) but I’m thinking a seating area and play space for the kids too. I also had the thought of dairy goats but that may take some convincing to get Matt on board 😂 Thanks so much friend! Blessings ❤️

[@cherylpresleigh6403]

@@seedandsparrowhomestead all really good ideas and the kids will enjoy that too!

[@amantauqir2078]

What do you think about consuming grains? People say they’re unhealthy only sourdough is fine

[@user-ql1ov5qm2t]

Your yard is looking great! So much more light and space. Good job.😊 Also, I love the whipped caramel sauce, or butterscotch, whichever. Never thought of whipping it like that, I am going to try it. Thanks for the video.😊

[@seedandsparrowhomestead]

Thanks so much! 😊 enjoy the caramel, it’s divine!

[@brandymurphy6373]

The littles are growing fast. So with your new found space maybe a jungle gym, ninja warrior style gym, bike shed. Some other ideas are a fruit orchard, berries, more chickens, few more bunnies for more fertilizer, compost bins, storage shed, fire pit, outdoor kitchen, pizza oven/grilling station, pergola with a patio and twinkle lights to host birthdays or friends etc…, hammocks, trampoline, there’s those half she sheds that also double as a sitting room (saw it on Pinterest don’t know the proper name). That is a lot of new space you can do multiple new things. ❤❤❤

[@brandymurphy6373]

Tree house butted up to the existing trees?

[@brandymurphy6373]

Swing set, swinging day-bed, day-bed cabana, bar, perhaps a water feature? Little fish pond with a pump for waterfall type thing, water garden, bird bath area, a bee 🐝 oasis area, rock garden, mushroom garden, fairy garden, perennial garden, invasive species container garden, leave it open to go ‘camping’ with the littles, duck enclosure, put-put/golf course, reading nook, picnic tables, my brain is spinning with all of the possibilities that aren’t mine. lol. Can’t wait to see what y’all decide! ❤

[@seedandsparrowhomestead]

Whoa, I asked you delivered 😂 Seriously, thank you! Lots of great ideas to consider! I appreciate you taking the time to share these! You’re awesome. Blessings ❤️

[@kdavis7525]

I recommended a Rambler Rose to you a couple years ago called Albertine, but you’ve really never had space for it until now. I’d love to see you put one along your fence line. I think I told you it grew to the top of my grannie’s hackberry tree in the backyard, and it smelled like heaven.

[@seedandsparrowhomestead]

Yes! I remember you telling me! How beautiful would that be!?!?!?!!! Ok, that’s going on the list, thank you friend ❤️☺️❤️

[@narrowpathfarm]

What seasonings/dipping sauces did/do you use on the carnivore diet to heal your gut?

[@amyvandiver5016]

What color is your pantry in the kitchen Kelsey? I love it and I'm in such a painting mood, I am painting the furniture 😅 beautiful eggs btw 💕

[@amyvandiver5016]

I LOVE the chicken towel 🥰 and I'm proud for y'all for all the gained yard!

[@seedandsparrowhomestead]

Cloudy sky by Benjamin Moore! I love it! Thank you so much! ❤️❤️❤️

[@seedandsparrowhomestead]

Thank you friend ❤️

[@amyvandiver5016]

You're very welcome sweet friend 💕

[@amyvandiver5016]

Oh and I'm glad you love it, because it's hard to tell over the TV exactly the color ya know ❤️

[@Just-Nikki]

I’ll think on ideas for the space but I have a modest dwarf fruit “ orchard “ and I really enjoy it. That’s not a well thought out suggestion, just a thought I had.

[@seedandsparrowhomestead]

Hey friend! Yes! I’m already searching for trees 😂

[@Just-Nikki]

😂 paddle and mix…plug in first 😂

[@seedandsparrowhomestead]

I literally do this all the time 😂

[@Just-Nikki]

Oh that caramel whip is happening this weekend 🤤

[@seedandsparrowhomestead]

DO IT! It’s seriously divine and perfect as a dip for fruit 🤤

[@Just-Nikki]

@@seedandsparrowhomestead just made the caramel whip and it’s wonderful! It’s going on a dutch applesauce cake. Thanks!

[@LauPulstar]

Are you going to use the woodchips for the homestead? Can they be used?

[@seedandsparrowhomestead]

Maybe. New chips suck nitrogen out of the soil as they decompose, I prefer to use older chips in the walkways but we are having trouble getting some! So we may end up using them sparingly ☺️

[@LauPulstar]

@@seedandsparrowhomestead thank you for your answer! I started watching homesteading and gardening videos and i love them so much it inspired me to start my own small garden in my yard. Im about to plant garlic for the first Time! (im in southern hemisphere) And im learning how to make it sustainable so i wonder about how anything can be use and not wasted. So when i heard 4 trucks of woodchip i started wondering. Ive learn how we can use that in my córner of the world but i dont know if everywhere Is the same. Thank you very much. Im so happy you get that much More space for your family. I know you Will make the most of it. Lots of love from the southernmost city of the world ☺️

[@cynthiafisher9907]

@@seedandsparrowhomesteadI think new wood chips only suck the nitrogen out of the soil if you till them in, not if they sit on top.

[@katehassen6021]

I so enjoy your choice of music. Are you the pianist for this episode's music?

[@seedandsparrowhomestead]

Isn’t it beautiful? No, not me ☺️ I haven’t ever recorded anything. Perhaps one day ❤️

[@katehassen6021]

@@seedandsparrowhomestead 😊

[@carlaturner7162]

Did you say Mifflinburg ?? What was the greenhouse name ?

[@seedandsparrowhomestead]

Millersburg! It’s Smuckers Garden Center ☺️

[@carlaturner7162]

@@seedandsparrowhomestead ty! I go right through both Miff/ Millersburg on my way to the cabin so I’m gonna try to stop next time I go