Genesis Apothecary & Homesteading

05/17/2026

Today on the homestead...

We haven't purchased mayonnaise in years now, and don't even get me started on what I think of Miracle Whip!🤮

Today I made a double batch...and it will sit out on the counter to ferment until bedtime. I used a bit of the brine from the fermented rhubarb hot sauce. It will not affect the flavor, but it will make it last up to 6 weeks as opposed to 7-10 days!

The rest of the brine was added to the compost...all those good probiotics gotta do good somewhere!

Stay healthy y'all!

05/17/2026

On the homestead today...

I got out between the raindrops this morning to do some more garden prep...now I can't wait to plant! We're discussing the different kinds of peppers we to grow this year...I'd like to add poblanos (I know, not hot, but delicious smoked and roasted)...and hubby came across a beauty called sugar rush peach stripey (the equivalent heat of a good serrano,so again not really hot) - wow, very pretty!
..and... I'm putting together the fermented ghost strawberry rhubarb hot sauce with stinging nettle! I'm excited to try this one. If anyone's interested, send a message!

Looks like the weather for the next couple of days is great if you're a duck...or not wanting to water the garden again all season! 😉

Stay healthy y'all!

05/16/2026

I couldn't have said it better myself.

05/10/2026

On the homestead today...

Nettles are thriving next to the nutrient rich compost, so today I harvested before they got too big.

Nettles can potentially alleviate allergies, arthritis, promote hair growth, aid in reducing menstrual cramps, lower blood pressure, aid in kidney health, balance blood sugar, and more!

I'll have an abundance of dried leaf for tea if anyone's interested. Because many people are not partial to its naturally herbaceous and slightly bitter flavor, it can be mixed with a multitude of other herbs like mints, citrus, ginger, fennel seed, elderberry, or chamomile for various results and flavor combinations.

If anyone is interested in loose leaf tea, let me know!

05/09/2026

On the homestead today...

Hubby is off to pick up more straw bales for the garden 🌾🌱 as I impatiently await warmer temps for planting goodies! This year I got more herbs and medicinal plants. We're going to try fennel, and see if eggplant will do better when not planted so eagerly!

And we have another ferment successful away! This is going to be a strawberry, rhubarb, and ghost pepper hot sauce. Once in awhile I catch a whiff of the aroma, and I think it's going to be a good one. It's difficult to fail at fermenting though.

04/27/2026

On the homestead today:

We all got outside to enjoy the weather and do a bit of garden prep.

It was fabulous to get some work done and get some fresh air... now my shoulder is screaming at me and I'm ready for bed! 🤣

I'm really looking forward to planting and watching new life burst from the soil but until then, here are a couple of sightings that made me happy!

Praying everyone has a safe and productive week ahead.

Stay healthy y'all!

04/25/2026

Join us tomorrow for Shopping in the Rain at Q & Z Expo Center!

04/19/2026

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04/18/2026

On the homestead today...

First, our prayers are going out to folks affected by the devastaing tornado in a neighboring community. Many homes were completely destroyed last evening.

It is markedly cooler at only 40° today. I spent until mid afternoon yesterday, when the sky turned dark, trying to prep in the garden. I harvested a lot of dandelion root and dried it for future projects already.

Today, the pine soda was strained, and.put into a swing top for a secondary ferment. Hopefully it'll carbonate over the next few days....hubs even says it tastes good!

04/16/2026

On the homestead... packed few days with clients and I'm exhausted, but thrilled our brew is fermenting like crazy! I might filter this batch and attempt a secondary ferment to amp up the fizz.

For anyone wondering, it smells great, and I'm excited to try it!

Cheers.

Stay healthy y'all!

04/13/2026

The medical complex's shift towards a for-profit model, influenced by JD Rockefeller and the Flexner report, has led to the decline of traditional plant-based treatments in favor of lab-created chemical medications with potential side effects and limited effectiveness. This has resulted in the emergence of resistant strains and reduced treatment options. Despite this trend, science occasionally provides glimmers of hope. Hopefully, the for-profit model will be supplanted by ancient, evidence-based practices that offer more effective and sustainable healing solutions.

Long before we had modern antibiotics to rely on, people often turned to traditional medicines from plants to treat infections.