Brenda Carus is on a mission to build community, one soup pot at a time. She and her family cook up reasons for people to connect over food by hosting impromptu "soup nights” during the winter months.
Trying to figure out how much produce to put by? Use this guide to calculate how much you need to harvest.
Start crafting hard cheeses by effectively putting your lever-type cheese press to use.

Every January, our family plays a game that avoids waste and saves us money and avoids waste. No coupon clipping or deprivation is required. We don’t even need to leave our farmhouse.
When it comes to creating a romantic, intimate or dynamic dinner table setting, nothing beats candles. The amber cast and undulating flickers they bring to a table filled with delicious foods and drink can transform an average dining experience among friends and family into a special occasion.
As the New Year approaches, it might be time rethink your resolutions.
Improve your brewing skills with these tips for making tastier beers.
Up your beer-making ante with these helpful hints geared toward experienced brewers.

This week as turkeys roast and glasses toast, let us give thanks to the farmers who connect our menus from field to plate.
Give your kitchen or bathroom an easy update by painting wall tiles with one of these tile stencils.
Try these recipes to add some excitement to your kitchen without letting a single part of your harvest go to waste.
A hearty, tasty and warm welcome to this new Farmstead Chef blog! We’re honored and thrilled to join the Hobby Farms blogging family and connect weekly with you about recipes, tips and creative ideas to savor the garden harvest and eat seasonally and locally throughout the year.