Kitchen

Kitchen

Time to eat! Here are Jess and Miah's favorite recipes, plus tips and tricks for the best room in the house.
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The Art of Hosting Well

The art of hosting well is something that's learned over time. Most people I know aren't incredible hosts (or hostesses) on their first try. If you're anything like me, you may shy away from hosting because of social pressure, being an introvert, or having a “messy” house. But I'm here to say hosting has its many benefits as well.

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Grow Your Own Food (Podcast)

Wanting to grow your own food and feed your family from what you raise and preserve yourself means taking a closer look at your daily choices.

Recipes

The ultimate reward! Cultivated and grown, now it's time to cook up memories!

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Hang out in the kitchen and let's cook! Recipe Videos
Check out our step-by-step tutorial for making butter here: https://rootsandrefuge.com/how-to-make-homemade-butter/ Making mozzarella blog post: https://rootsandrefuge.com/fresh-mozzarella-cheese/ And subscribe to our weekly email list so you're the first to hear about new blog posts, sticker launches, merch, and special giveaways! (We do monthly giveaways ONLY for our email subscribers!): https://rootsandrefuge.com/signup Have you seen our new show Wilder Still yet? If you haven't, head over and sign up for Abundance Plus to see all our episodes - you get a FREE seven-day trial! https://rootsandrefuge.com/yt-wilder-still Our Website: https://rootsandrefuge.com Sign up for our mailing list: https://tinyurl.com/yc6d7ufa The Greenhouse we built in this video: https://amzn.to/3Jy4CHG The other low greenhouse I ordered: https://amzn.to/3sK38n6 Order my book: https://amzn.to/393lzZZ Our Instagram: www.instagram.com/roots_and_refuge Our Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rootsandrefugefarmfarm Our website: https://www.rootsandrefuge.com Email Us: rootsandrefuge@yahoo.com Some of the links in my description are affiliate links. I did not receive payment to make this video but do receive a small commission on sales at no additional cost to you! Thank you for supporting my channel! To drop us a line: PO Box 4239 Leesville SC 29070 To have a gift sent to our house from our Amazon wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/SFA0IZHZRCOZ?ref_=wl_share Our PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/jessicasowards

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Making BUTTER from our dairy cow's milk

February 21, 2022 2:03 pm

Tomato season is my favorite of them all! Grab the step-by-step printable recipe for this tasty tomato treat on the BLOG: https://rootsandrefuge.com/simple-brown-butter-tomatoes-recipe/ Have you seen our new show Wilder Still yet? If you haven't, head over and sign up for Abundance Plus to see all our episodes - you get a FREE seven-day trial! https://rootsandrefuge.com/yt-wilder-still Check out our new blog here: https://rootsandrefuge.com And subscribe to our weekly email list so you're the first to hear about new blog posts, sticker launches, merch, and special giveaways! (We do monthly giveaways ONLY for our email subscribers!): https://rootsandrefuge.com/signup NEW stickers & MAGNETS from our shop: https://www.rootsandrefuge.com/shop Brown Butter Tomato Recipe: https://www.google.com/amp/s/food52.com/recipes/18779-brown-butter-tomatoes/amp Sign up for email updates here: https://www.rootsandrefuge.com/r-r-on-a Order my book, The First Time Gardener: https://amzn.to/393lzZZ Our Instagram: www.instagram.com/roots_and_refuge Our Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/arootsandrefuge/ Our website: https://www.rootsandrefuge.com Greenstalk Planter : Use the code ROOTS10 to receive an additional $10 off: http://lddy.no/6xhd Email Us: rootsandrefuge@yahoo.com To drop us a line: PO Box 4239 Leesville SC 29070 To have a gift sent to our house from our Amazon wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/SFA0IZHZRCOZ?ref_=wl_share ______________________________________________________ Want to Support Our Channel? Shop for our favorite things in our Amazon Storefront- support our channel at no additional cost to you!- https://www.amazon.com/shop/rootsandrefugefarm If you would like to financially support our channel and farm, you can shop through our Amazon affiliate link, which will earn us a small commission at no additional cost to you here: https://amzn.to/2NcCBZ4 Also, sometimes I link Amazon Affiliate links in the description. Shopping from these links supports our channel with a small commission without any additional cost to you! So Thank you for using these links!

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A tasty tomato treat (in the midst of chaos and grace) | VLOG

August 20, 2021 5:57 pm

The Harvesting Apron featured in this video: Roo Apron: https://rooapron.com/ref/rootsandrefuge/ The Cookbook that taught me how to cook: https://amzn.to/2SpzXr4 Our NEW SHIRTS are available for Pre-Order: https://www.b-unlimited.com/collections/roots-and-refuge NEW stickers from our shop: https://www.rootsandrefuge.com/shop Order my book, The First Time Gardener: https://amzn.to/393lzZZ Our Instagram: www.instagram.com/roots_and_refuge Our Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/arootsandrefuge/ Our website: https://www.rootsandrefuge.com Our Music is by our friend Daniel Smith https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvBpcMe9OjXGnjLgPuLGQPw Email Us: rootsandrefuge@yahoo.com To drop us a line: PO Box 4239 Leesville SC 29070 To have a gift sent to our house from our Amazon wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/SFA0IZHZRCOZ?ref_=wl_share ______________________________________________________ Want to Support Our Channel? Shop for our favorite things in our Amazon Storefront- support our channel at no additional cost to you!- https://www.amazon.com/shop/rootsandrefugefarm To buy my favorite locally roasted coffee: https://bluesail.coffee/discount/JESSICASOWARDS Use code JESSICASOWARDS for 10% off! If you would like to financially support our channel and farm, you can shop through our Amazon affiliate link, which will earn us a small commission at no additional cost to you here: https://amzn.to/2NcCBZ4 Also, sometimes I link Amazon Affiliate links in the description. Shopping from these links supports our channel with a small commission without any additional cost to you! So Thank you for using these links!

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Harvest and Cook a Homestead Dinner with Me (Spatchcock chicken) | VLOG

May 25, 2021 3:00 pm

Have you seen our new show Wilder Still yet? If you haven't, head over and sign up for Abundance Plus to see all our episodes - you get a FREE seven-day trial! https://rootsandrefuge.com/yt-wilder-still Check out our new blog here: https://rootsandrefuge.com And subscribe to our weekly email list so you're the first to hear about new blog posts, sticker launches, merch, and special giveaways! (We do monthly giveaways ONLY for our email subscribers!): https://rootsandrefuge.com/signup The Link to our AWESOME t-shirts: https://www.b-unlimited.com/collections/roots-and-refuge Sweet Potato Hash Recipe 3 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced 2 red apples, diced. 1 medium sweet onion, diced. 2 T. rosemary chopped 4-5 slices of bacon Cook and crumble bacon. Reserve. Heat 2 T oil in pan over medium. Add potatoes and apples. Cook, stirring occasionally, until browned and partially soft, about 15 minutes. Add onions. Continue cooking until potatoes are soft enough to be cut through. Add rosemary and bacon. Mix and serve with fried egg on top. Our Instagram: www.instagram.com/roots_and_refuge Our Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/arootsandrefuge/ My Infrequently updated blog: www.thehodgepodgedarling.blogspot.com My Articles in Do South Magazine:http://dosouthmagazine.com/?s=jessica+sowards Our Music is by our friend Daniel Smith https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvBpcMe9OjXGnjLgPuLGQPw Email Us: rootsandrefuge@yahoo.com To drop us a line: PO Box 4239 Leesville SC 29070 To have a gift sent to our house from our Amazon wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/SFA0IZHZRCOZ?ref_=wl_share ______________________________________________________ Want to Support Our Channel? Shop for our favorite things in our Amazon Storefront- support our channel at no additional cost to you!- https://www.amazon.com/shop/rootsandrefugefarm To buy my favorite locally roasted coffee: https://bluesail.coffee/discount/JESSICASOWARDS Use code JESSICASOWARDS for 10% off! Greenstalk Planter: This is an affiliate link, use the code ROOTS10 to receive $10 off: http://lddy.no/6xhd If you would like to financially support our channel and farm, you can shop through our Amazon affiliate link, which will earn us a small commission at no additional cost to you here: https://amzn.to/2NcCBZ4 Also, sometimes I link Amazon Affiliate links in the description. Shopping from these links supports our channel with a small commission without any additional cost to you! So Thank you for using these links!

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I've been waiting for THIS! (Cook Sweet Potato Hash with me!) | VLOG

September 2, 2020 9:39 am

Have you seen our new show Wilder Still yet? If you haven't, head over and sign up for Abundance Plus to see all our episodes - you get a FREE seven-day trial! https://rootsandrefuge.com/yt-wilder-still For the full written tutorial, be sure to check out our blog post here: https://rootsandrefuge.com/roasted-tomato-salsa/ And subscribe to our weekly email list so you're the first to hear about new blog posts, sticker launches, merch, and special giveaways! (We do monthly giveaways ONLY for our email subscribers!): https://rootsandrefuge.com/signup 6-8 lbs of tomatoes, quartered and cored 8-10 Peppers (Jalapenos or Serranos) Head of Garlic 2 Onions 1-2 Bunches of Cilantro Up to 1/4 C honey 2. T Good Salt Juice of 1 Lemon Our Instagram: www.instagram.com/roots_and_refuge Our Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/arootsandrefuge/ My Infrequently updated blog: www.thehodgepodgedarling.blogspot.com My Articles in Do South Magazine:http://dosouthmagazine.com/?s=jessica+sowards Our Music is by our friend Daniel Smith https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvBpcMe9OjXGnjLgPuLGQPw Email Us: rootsandrefuge@yahoo.com To drop us a line: PO Box 4239 Leesville SC 29070 To have a gift sent to our house from our Amazon wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/SFA0IZHZRCOZ?ref_=wl_share ______________________________________________________ Want to Support Our Channel? Shop for our favorite things in our Amazon Storefront- support our channel at no additional cost to you!- https://www.amazon.com/shop/rootsandrefugefarm Greenstalk Planter: This is an affiliate link, use the code ROOTS10 to receive $10 off: http://lddy.no/6xhd If you would like to financially support our channel and farm, you can shop through our Amazon affiliate link, which will earn us a small commission at no additional cost to you here: https://amzn.to/2NcCBZ4 Also, sometimes I link Amazon Affiliate links in the description. Shopping from these links supports our channel with a small commission without any additional cost to you! So Thank you for using these links! #salsa #roastedsalsa #salsarecipe

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This Salsa Making Didn't Go As Planned (Sort-of a recipe) | Roots and Refuge Kitchen

July 20, 2020 12:03 pm

Learn to make simple quick refrigerator pickles! Equal parts vinegar and water and 1/2 tsp. of salt per cup of liquid. It's that easy to pickle your garden harvest! For the full written recipe, visit the blog post here: https://rootsandrefuge.com/refrigerator-pickles-quick-and-easy-preservation/ Have you seen our new show Wilder Still yet? If you haven't, head over and sign up for Abundance Plus to see all our episodes - you get a FREE seven-day trial! https://rootsandrefuge.com/yt-wilder-still And subscribe to our weekly email list so you're the first to hear about new blog posts, sticker launches, merch, and special giveaways! (We do monthly giveaways ONLY for our email subscribers!): https://rootsandrefuge.com/signup Our Instagram: www.instagram.com/roots_and_refuge Our Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/arootsandrefuge/ My Infrequently updated blog: www.thehodgepodgedarling.blogspot.com My Articles in Do South Magazine:http://dosouthmagazine.com/?s=jessica+sowards Our Music is by our friend Daniel Smith https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvBpcMe9OjXGnjLgPuLGQPw Email Us: rootsandrefuge@yahoo.com To drop us a line: PO Box 4239 Leesville SC 29070 To have a gift sent to our house from our Amazon wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/SFA0IZHZRCOZ?ref_=wl_share ______________________________________________________ Want to Support Our Channel? Shop for our favorite things in our Amazon Storefront- support our channel at no additional cost to you!- https://www.amazon.com/shop/rootsandrefugefarm Greenstalk Planter: This is an affiliate link, use the code ROOTS10 to receive $10 off: http://lddy.no/6xhd If you would like to financially support our channel and farm, you can shop through our Amazon affiliate link, which will earn us a small commission at no additional cost to you here: https://amzn.to/2NcCBZ4 Also, sometimes I link Amazon Affiliate links in the description. Shopping from these links supports our channel with a small commission without any additional cost to you! So Thank you for using these links!

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Easy Fridge Pickles | Preserving the Harvest

July 10, 2020 12:00 pm

Have you seen our new show Wilder Still yet? If you haven't, head over and sign up for Abundance Plus to see all our episodes - you get a FREE seven-day trial! https://rootsandrefuge.com/yt-wilder-still Check out our new blog here: https://rootsandrefuge.com And subscribe to our weekly email list so you're the first to hear about new blog posts, sticker launches, merch, and special giveaways! (We do monthly giveaways ONLY for our email subscribers!): https://rootsandrefuge.com/signup Of Little and Light (Samanthas channel): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuksfetX130i2awrC81PCVA Basil Pesto: https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/2653-basic-pesto Our Instagram: www.instagram.com/roots_and_refuge Our Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/arootsandrefuge/ My Infrequently updated blog: www.thehodgepodgedarling.blogspot.com My Articles in Do South Magazine:http://dosouthmagazine.com/?s=jessica+sowards Our Music is by our friend Daniel Smith https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvBpcMe9OjXGnjLgPuLGQPw Email Us: rootsandrefuge@yahoo.com To drop us a line: PO Box 4239 Leesville SC 29070 To have a gift sent to our house from our Amazon wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/SFA0IZHZRCOZ?ref_=wl_share ______________________________________________________ Want to Support Our Channel? Shop for our favorite things in our Amazon Storefront- support our channel at no additional cost to you!- https://www.amazon.com/shop/rootsandrefugefarm Greenstalk Planter: This is an affiliate link, use the code ROOTS10 to receive $10 off: http://lddy.no/6xhd If you would like to financially support our channel and farm, you can shop through our Amazon affiliate link, which will earn us a small commission at no additional cost to you here: https://amzn.to/2NcCBZ4 Also, sometimes I link Amazon Affiliate links in the description. Shopping from these links supports our channel with a small commission without any additional cost to you! So Thank you for using these links!

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Tomatoes are better than dinner (and how to use a lot of BASIL) | VLOG

July 7, 2020 12:52 pm

Today, I'm showing you how I make homemade elderberry syrup, a powerful homemade remedy. Products used in this video: Dried Elderberries: https://amzn.to/2pA2Oeg Dried Rose Hips: https://amzn.to/2PQzNWq Swing-top Glass Bottles: https://amzn.to/36Eh06j For the written recipe and step by step instructions, visit the blog post here: https://rootsandrefuge.com/how-to-make-elderberry-syrup ********************* Have you seen our new show Wilder Still yet? If you haven't, head over and sign up for Abundance Plus to see all our episodes - you get a FREE seven-day trial! https://rootsandrefuge.com/yt-wilder-still Check out our new blog here: https://rootsandrefuge.com And subscribe to our weekly email list so you're the first to hear about new blog posts, sticker launches, merch, and special giveaways! (We do monthly giveaways ONLY for our email subscribers!): https://rootsandrefuge.com/signup #elderberry #elderberrysyrup

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How to Make Homemade Elderberry Syrup | Roots and Refuge Farm

November 5, 2019 12:17 pm

Today I'm showing you how to make mayonnaise from scratch! It's so simple and takes just a few minutes. Even with all my instructions this video is only 6 minutes long. I'm certain you can make it in less time than that. For the full recipe visit the blog post here: https://rootsandrefuge.com/how-to-make-homemade-mayonnaise Products used in this video: Stick Blender: https://amzn.to/2xep1hR Weck Jar: https://amzn.to/2REVIP0 Flake Salt: https://amzn.to/2NhX1VE ______________________________________________ Have you seen our new show Wilder Still yet? If you haven't, head over and sign up for Abundance Plus to see all our episodes - you get a FREE seven-day trial! https://rootsandrefuge.com/yt-wilder-still Check out our new blog here: https://rootsandrefuge.com And subscribe to our weekly email list so you're the first to hear about new blog posts, sticker launches, merch, and special giveaways! (We do monthly giveaways ONLY for our email subscribers!): https://rootsandrefuge.com/signup _____________________________________________ Want to Support Our Channel? Shop for our favorite things in our Amazon Storefront- support our channel at no additional cost to you!- https://www.amazon.com/shop/rootsandrefugefarm To Send Us Something from our Amazon Wishlist: http://a.co/3LqNuiu Greenstalk Planter: This is an affiliate link, use the code ROOTS10 to receive $10 off: http://lddy.no/6xhd Become a Wholesale member with an Essential Oils Kit: https://doterra.me/RjF77gV1 To Learn More About Joining my Essential Oil Team: jessicasowardsoils@gmail.com If you would like to financially support our channel and farm, you can shop through our Amazon affiliate link, which will earn us a small commission at no additional cost to you here: https://amzn.to/2NcCBZ4 Also, sometimes I link Amazon Affiliate links in the description. Shopping from these links supports our channel with a small commission without any additional cost to you! So Thank you for using these links! If you would prefer to give directly to our channel, you can send PayPal here: https://www.paypal.me/jessicasowardsWant More Roots & Refuge? Check Out: Our Instagram: www.instagram.com/roots_and_refuge Our Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rootsandrefugefarmfarm My Infrequently updated blog: www.thehodgepodgedarling.blogspot.com My Articles in Do South Magazine:http://dosouthmagazine.com/?s=jessica+sowards Our Music is by our friend Daniel Smith https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvBpcMe9OjXGnjLgPuLGQPw Email Us: rootsandrefuge@yahoo.com To drop us a line: PO Box 4239 Leesville SC 29070

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How to Make Mayo from Scratch | Roots and Refuge Kitchen

June 27, 2019 4:29 pm

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