701 Homestead

02/02/2025

An Unexpected Turn

Good morning, this is Jen. The past 45 days have been quite the journey. Just a couple of days before Christmas, I experienced an intense headache that felt like someone was stabbing the top of my head. We went to the Bismarck ER, where doctors determined that I was having a hemorrhagic stroke. This type of stroke occurs when a blood vessel in the brain ruptures, causing bleeding into the brain tissue. I was quickly airlifted to Fargo, where they successfully addressed the aneurysm. I then spent 12 days in the ICU. Fortunately, we started the new year on a hopeful note, as I was discharged on January 1st.

So, what does this mean for 701 Homestead? We’re still figuring that out.

Although I am recovering well, I still have some off days, and things are moving at a slower pace. I have multiple follow-up appointments in Fargo and will have more clarity soon. I truly believe I will make a full recovery.

For now, we won’t be making new products for the next couple of weeks. However, we do have some products available if you’re interested. Thank you for your patience and support!

Know the Signs of a Stroke
Please take a few minutes to review stroke information to help detect the signs early—it can save a life! Learn more here: https://www.stroke.org/en/about-stroke/stroke-symptoms.

Available Products

Knoephla (uncooked) $5/lb

Salsas
Medium Salsa (Smooth or Chunky) - $7/pint
Black Bean and Corn Salsa (Chunky) - $7/pint
Black Bean and Corn Salsa (Jen’s Special) (Smooth with extra beans and corn) - $7/pint

In addition to our base peppers (bell, Anaheim, poblano, banana, and jalapeño), these varieties contain additional spicy peppers:
Hot Salsa (Chunky and Smooth) – serrano and habanero – $7/pint
Ghost Chunky Salsa – serrano, habanero, and ghost peppers – $7.50/pint
Painful Pint (Smooth) – serrano, habanero, ghost, reapers, 7 pot, and Trinidad scorpion – $8/pint

Other Condiments & Pickled Goods
Bloody Mary Mix (Spicy) - $6.75/pint
Condensed Tomato Soup (made with five varieties of tomatoes, just add milk) - $6.50/pint
PIckled Watermelon (with or without red pepper) - $10/quart
Sweet/Hot Mustard - $5.50/half pint
Stone Ground Mustard - $5.50/half pint
Punchy Pepper Mustard - $6.50/half pint
Bread & Butter Pickles - $7/pint
Wickles (Zesty Bread & Butter) - $7/pint
Sweet Pickle Relish - $6/half pint
Candied Jalapeños - $6.50/half pint

Jams & Syrups
Chokecherry Jelly - $6/half pint
Chokecherry Syrup - $9/pint
Angry Apricot (Habanero and Apricot Jam) - $6.50/half pint
Cranky Cranberry (Cranberry and Jalapeño Jam) - $6.50/half pint
Sassy Strawberry (Strawberry and Jalapeño Jam) - $6.50/half pint

Freeze-Dried Treats
Spiced Apples - $7.00
Skittles - $6.00
Salt Water Taffy - $6.00

Honey Products
Raw Honey – Half Pints: $6 | Pints: $11 | Quarts: $20
Creamed Honey – Half Pints: $7 | Pints: $13
Cut Honey Comb (2"x4") - $10 (4”x4”) - $20

By learning and sharing the F.A.S.T. and R.Á.P.I.D.O. warning signs, you just might save a life from stroke. Plus, other symptoms. Prepare yourself and loved ones!

12/15/2024

Thank You!
Thank you for your continued support. It brings us so much joy to have so many people return for our products. It makes it way more than a job; we feel like we are making things for our 701 Homestead Family.

Well, we have been putting in several full days making krumkaka and rosettes to fill orders. We have a house FULL of goodies. Put up a few folding tables and things are tucked in everywhere. It sure makes for a good night's rest. The good news is we made extra. We are also prepping to make more cookies.

Thank you again for letting us be part of your holiday traditions.

Cookie trays include sugar, brown butter turtle, peanut butter, snickerdoodle, spritz, and scotcheroos. ~ $25/tray.
Krumkaka and Rossetes ~ $10/dozen.

Check out our other goodies.
- Knoephla (uncooked) - $5/lb
Salsa
~ Medium Salsa (Smooth or Chunky) - $7/pint
~ Black Bean and Corn Chunky - $7/pint
~ Black Bean and Corn (Jen’s) smooth with extra beans and corn - $7/pint

In addition to our base peppers (bell, anaheim, poblano, banana, and jalapeno), the hot, ghost, and painful have additional peppers.
~ Hot Salsa (Chunky and Smooth) (serrano and habanero) $7/pint
~ Ghost Chunky Salsa (serrano, habanero, and ghost peppers)- $7.50/pint
~ Painful Pint (smooth salsa with serrano, habanero, ghost, reapers, 7 pot, and Trinidad scorpion) $8/pint

- Bloody Mary Mix (Regular and Spicy)- $6.75/pint
- Condensed tomato soup made with five varieties of tomatoes (add a jar of milk) - $6.50/pint
- Pickled Beets - $7/pint
- Pickled Watermelon (with or without a red pepper) - $10/quart
- Sweet/Hot Mustard - $5.50/half pint
- Stone Ground Mustard - $5.50/half pint
- Punchy Pepper Butter - $6.50/half pint
- Bread & Butter Pickles - $7/pint
- Wickles (Zezty bread & Butter) - $7/pint
- Sweet Pickle Relish - $6/half pint
- Candied Jalapeños - $6.50/half pint
- Chokecherry Jelly - $6/half pint
- Chokecherry Syrup - $9/pint
- Strawberry Rhubarb Jam - $6/ half pint
- Cinnamon Pickles - $7.50/pint
- Angry Apricot (Habenero and apricot jam) - $6.50/half pint
- Cranky Cranberry (Cranberry and Jalapeño jam) - $6.50/half pint
- Sassy Strawberry (Strawberry and Jalapeño jam) - $6.50/half pint

Freeze Dried
- Bananas - $7.00
- Spiced Apples - $7.00
- Skittles - $6.00
- Salt Water Taffy - $6.00
- Warheads Extreme Sour - $6.00

Honey
- Raw Honey - Half Pints - $6, Pints - $11, Quart - $20
- Creamed Honey - Half Pints - $7, Pint - $13
- Cut Honey Comb - 2"x4" $10

12/12/2024

Are you the social type who does not want to spend days staring at the oven or doing dishes? Let us help you spend more time with family and friends and judge the people that take more than one cookie. No judgment here; in fact did we mention that we are selling cookie trays again this year?

We are starting to build up our cookie supply and can put together trays for you. The trays include soft sugar, brown butter turtle, soft peanut butter, snickerdoodle, spritz, and scotcheroos. $25/tray.

We are also taking orders for Krumkaka and Rossetes. Picture from last year but will look simular $10/dozen.

Check out our other goodies.
- Knoephal (uncooked) - $5/lb
- Cheese Buttons (uncooked) $15/pack of 10

Salsa
~ Medium Salsa (Smooth or Chunky) - $7/pint
~ Black Bean and Corn Chunky - $7/pint
~ Black Bean and Corn (Jen’s) smooth with extra beans and corn - $7/pint

In addition to our base peppers (bell, anaheim, poblano, banana, and jalapeno), the hot, ghost, and painful have additional peppers.
~ Hot Salsa (Chunky and Smooth) (serrano and habanero) $7/pint
~ Ghost Chunky Salsa (serrano, habanero, and ghost peppers)- $7.50/pint
~ Painful Pint (smooth salsa with serrano, habanero, ghost, reapers, 7 pot, and Trinidad scorpion) $8/pint

- Bloody Mary Mix (Regular and Spicy)- $6.75/pint
- Condensed tomato soup made with five varieties of tomatoes (add a jar of milk) - $6.50/pint
- Pickled Beets - $7/pint
- Pickled Watermelon (with or without a red pepper) - $10/quart
- Sweet/Hot Mustard - $5.50/half pint
- Stone Ground Mustard - $5.50/half pint
- Punchy Pepper Butter - $6.50/half pint
- Bread & Butter Pickles - $7/pint
- Wickles (Zezty bread & Butter) - $7/pint
- Sweet Pickle Relish - $6/half pint
- Candied Jalapeños - $6.50/half pint
- Chokecherry Jelly - $6/half pint
- Chokecherry Syrup - $9/pint
- Strawberry Rhubarb Jam - $6/ half pint
- Cinnamon Pickles - $7.50/pint
- Angry Apricot (Habenero and apricot jam) - $6.50/half pint
- Cranky Cranberry (Cranberry and Jalapeño jam) - $6.50/half pint
- Sassy Strawberry (Strawberry and Jalapeño jam) - $6.50/half pint

Freeze Dried
- Bananas - $7.00
- Spiced Apples - $7.00
- Skittles - $6.00
- Salt Water Taffy - $6.00
- Warheads Extreme Sour - $6.00

Honey
- Raw Honey - Half Pints - $6, Pints - $11, Quart - $20
- Creamed Honey - Half Pints - $7, Pint - $13
- Cut Honey Comb - 2"x4" $10

12/11/2024

I almost forgot! We made cinnamon pickles this summer in anticipation for the holidays. What are cinnamon pickles? They are cucumbers soaked in a food-grade lye and then soaked in a sugar solution with red-hot candies for several days before processing. They are crisp with a sweet cinnamon flavor. It has been years since having any. Who remembers having these when you were younger?
Cinnamon Pickles $9/pint

We are also starting to ramp up making cookie platters, rosettes and Krumkaka again this year.

Check out our other goodies.

- Knoephal (uncooked) - $5/lb
- Cheese Buttons (uncooked) $15/pack of 10

Salsa
~ Medium Salsa (Smooth or Chunky) - $7/pint
~ Black Bean and Corn Chunky - $7/pint
~ Black Bean and Corn (Jen’s) smooth with extra beans and corn - $7/pint

In addition to our base peppers (bell, anaheim, poblano, banana, and jalapeno), the hot, ghost, and painful have additional peppers.
~ Hot Salsa (Chunky and Smooth) (serrano and habanero) $7/pint
~ Ghost Chunky Salsa (serrano, habanero, and ghost peppers)- $7.50/pint
~ Painful Pint (smooth salsa with serrano, habanero, ghost, reapers, 7 pot, and Trinidad scorpion) $8/pint

- Bloody Mary Mix (Regular and Spicy)- $6.75/pint
- Condensed tomato soup made with five varieties of tomatoes (add a jar of milk) - $6.50/pint
- Pickled Beets - $7/pint
- Pickled Watermelon (with or without a red pepper) - $10/quart
- Sweet/Hot Mustard - $5.50/half pint
- Stone Ground Mustard - $5.50/half pint
- Punchy Pepper Butter - $6.50/half pint
- Bread & Butter Pickles - $7/pint
- Wickles (Zezty bread & Butter) - $7/pint
- Sweet Pickle Relish - $6/half pint
- Candied Jalapeños - $6.50/half pint
- Chokecherry Jelly - $6/half pint
- Chokecherry Syrup - $9/pint
- Strawberry Rhubarb Jam - $6/ half pint
- Cinnamon Pickles - $7.50/pint
- Angry Apricot (Habenero and apricot jam) - $6.50/half pint
- Cranky Cranberry (Cranberry and Jalapeño jam) - $6.50/half pint
- Sassy Strawberry (Strawberry and Jalapeño jam) - $6.50/half pint

Freeze Dried
- Bananas - $7.00
- Spiced Apples - $7.00
- Skittles - $6.00
- Salt Water Taffy - $6.00
- Warheads Extreme Sour - $6.00

Honey
- Raw Honey - Half Pints - $6, Pints - $11, Quart - $20
- Creamed Honey - Half Pints - $7, Pint - $13
- Cut Honey Comb - 2"x4" $10

12/05/2024

Yesterday, we started making kuchen. It was a great day to spend inside with the stove going, watch the wind bend the trees, and have a few cups of tea. We have strawberry rhubarb, peach, cottage cheese, blueberry, and plain. They are frozen unless you catch us on baking day 🙂 $11/each

If you are looking for honey, please consider supporting our bees. The hives are on our property (North Bismarck), and we offer raw, unfiltered honey.

Next week, we will be making more knoephla and cheese buttons. Let us know if you are interested, and we will add you to the waiting list.

Check out our other goodies.

- Knoephal (uncooked) - $5/lb
- Cheese Buttons (uncooked) $15/pack of 10

Salsa
~ Medium Salsa (Smooth or Chunky) - $7/pint
~ Black Bean and Corn Chunky - $7/pint
~ Black Bean and Corn (Jen’s) smooth with extra beans and corn - $7/pint

In addition to our base peppers (bell, anaheim, poblano, banana, and jalapeno), the hot, ghost, and painful have additional peppers.
~ Hot Salsa (Chunky and Smooth) (serrano and habanero) $7/pint
~ Ghost Chunky Salsa (serrano, habanero, and ghost peppers)- $7.50/pint
~ Painful Pint (smooth salsa with serrano, habanero, ghost, reapers, 7 pot, and Trinidad scorpion) $8/pint

- Bloody Mary Mix (Regular and Spicy)- $6.75/pint
- Condensed tomato soup made with five varieties of tomatoes (add a jar of milk) - $6.50/pint
- Pickled Beets - $7/pint
- Pickled Watermelon (with or without a red pepper) - $10/quart
- Sweet/Hot Mustard - $5.50/half pint
- Stone Ground Mustard - $5.50/half pint
- Punchy Pepper Butter - $6.50/half pint
- Bread & Butter Pickles - $7/pint
- Wickles (Zezty bread & Butter) - $7/pint
- Sweet Pickle Relish - $6/half pint
- Candied Jalapeños - $6.50/half pint
- Chokecherry Jelly - $6/half pint
- Chokecherry Syrup - $9/pint
- Strawberry Rhubarb Jam - $6/ half pint
- Cinnamon Pickles - $7.50/pint
- Angry Apricot (Habenero and apricot jam) - $6.50/half pint
- Cranky Cranberry (Cranberry and Jalapeño jam) - $6.50/half pint
- Sassy Strawberry (Strawberry and Jalapeño jam) - $6.50/half pint
Honey
- Raw Honey - Half Pints - $6, Pints - $11, Quart - $20
- Creamed Honey - Half Pints - $7, Pint - $13
- Cut Honey Comb - 2"x4" $10

12/01/2024

Good way to spend a cold morning; working on cheese buttons ($15 for a pack of 10). Soup day? We have knoephla on hand to make it an easy day in your kitchen.

Check out our other items, which would make great gifts for hosts or treats for yourself.

- Knoephal (uncooked) - $5/lb
- Cheese Buttons (uncooked) $15/pack of 10

Salsa
~ Medium Salsa (Smooth or Chunky) - $7/pint
~ Black Bean and Corn Chunky - $7/pint
~ Black Bean and Corn (Jen’s) smooth with extra beans and corn - $7/pint

In addition to our base peppers (bell, anaheim, poblano, banana and jalapeno) the hot, ghost and painfull have additional peppers.
~ Hot Salsa (Chunky and Smooth) (serrano and habanero) $7/pint
~ Ghost Chunky Salsa (serrano, habanero, and ghost peppers)- $7.50/pint
~ Painful Pint (smooth salsa with serrano, habanero, ghost, reapers, 7 pot, and Trinidad scorpion) $8/pint

- Bloody Mary Mix (Regular and Spicy)- $6.75/pint
- Condensed tomato soup made with five varieties of tomatoes (add a jar of milk) - $6.50/pint
- Pickled Beets - $7/pint
- Pickled Watermelon (with or without a red pepper) - $10/quart
- Sweet/Hot Mustard - $5.50/half pint
- Stone Ground Mustard - $5.50/half pint
- Punchy Pepper Butter - $6.50/half pint
- Bread & Butter Pickles - $7/pint
- Wickles (Zezty bread & Butter) - $7/pint
- Sweet Pickle Relish - $6/half pint
- Candied Jalapeños - $6.50/half pint
- Chokecherry Jelly - $6/half pint
- Chokecherry Syrup - $9/pint
- Strawberry Rhubarb Jam - $6/ half pint
- Cinnamon Pickles - $7.50/pint
- Angry Apricot (Habenero and apricot jam) - $6.50/half pint
- Cranky Cranberry (Cranberry and Jalapeño jam) - $6.50/half pint
- Sassy Strawberry (Strawberry and Jalapeño jam) - $6.50/half pint
Honey
- Raw Honey - Half Pints - $6, Pints - $11, Quart - $20
- Creamed Honey - Half Pints - $7, Pint - $13
- Cut Honey Comb - 2"x4" $10

11/23/2024

How can it be the holiday season already? The fresh snow is a welcome sight as it changes the landscape (could do without the cold).
As you gather with friends and family, here are a few of our products that always make it to our table.

Are you looking to jazz up your sandwiches? Try our Stone Ground or Sweet/Hot Mustards. The sweet/hot mustard is not spicy unless you put lots on it, and then it has a kick, like wasabi. Something more sweet and festive is our Cranky Cranberry Jelly (Cranberry Jalapeño), a unique combination perfect for the holidays as a turkey condiment.

A new product this year is pepper butter. It’s a pepper-based spread that is great on sandwiches or as a pretzel dip.

Have a special breakfast? Add some strawberry/rhubarb jam, chokecherry jelly, or chokecherry syrup. It is always a hit.

Don’t forget some pickled watermelon.

Check out our other items, which would make great gifts for hosts or treats for yourself.

- Knoephal (uncooked) - $5/lb
- Cheese Buttons (uncooked) $15/pack of 10

Salsa
~ Medium Salsa (Smooth or Chunky) - $7/pint
~ Black Bean and Corn Chunky - $7/pint
~ Black Bean and Corn (Jen’s) smooth with extra beans and corn - $7/pint

In addition to our base peppers (bell, anaheim, poblano, banana and jalapeno) the hot, ghost and painfull have additional peppers.
~ Hot Salsa (Chunky and Smooth) (serrano and habanero) $7/pint
~ Ghost Chunky Salsa (serrano, habanero, and ghost peppers)- $7.50/pint
~ Painful Pint (smooth salsa with serrano, habanero, ghost, reapers, 7 pot, and Trinidad scorpion) $8/pint

- Bloody Mary Mix (Regular and Spicy)- $6.75/pint
- Condensed tomato soup made with five varieties of tomatoes (add a jar of milk) - $6.50/pint
- Pickled Beets - $7/pint
- Pickled Watermelon (with or without a red pepper) - $10/quart
- Sweet/Hot Mustard - $5.50/half pint
- Stone Ground Mustard - $5.50/half pint
- Punchy Pepper Butter - $6.50/half pint
- Bread & Butter Pickles - $7/pint
- Wickles (Zezty bread & Butter) - $7/pint
- Sweet Pickle Relish - $6/half pint
- Candied Jalapeños - $6.50/half pint
- Chokecherry Jelly - $6/half pint
- Chokecherry Syrup - $9/pint
- Strawberry Rhubarb Jam - $6/ half pint
- Cinnamon Pickles - $7.50/pint
- Angry Apricot (Habenero and apricot jam) - $6.50/half pint
- Cranky Cranberry (Cranberry and Jalapeño jam) - $6.50/half pint
- Sassy Strawberry (Strawberry and Jalapeño jam) - $6.50/half pint
Honey
- Raw Honey - Half Pints - $6, Pints - $11, Quart - $20
- Creamed Honey - Half Pints - $7, Pint - $13
- Cut Honey Comb - 2"x4" $10

11/10/2024

Hey, 701 Homestead; are you still around?
Yes, last week, we returned from a six-week road trip to visit and hike several national parks and monuments. WOW, what a fantastic experience! Pictures of these places don't do justice to the scale and grandeur of such beautiful places. This was the first trip we took without reservations or a set itinerary, which is way outside the comfort zone for someone like Chris. Anyway, we are back in the kitchen, looking forward to the next trip, and work to find the balance of the business and retirement.

Thank you to the people who reached out while we were gone and placed orders. Everyone was understanding and willing to wait until we got back to pick up their goodies.

Items available:
Salsa
~ Medium Salsa (Smooth or Chunky) - $7/pint
~ Black Bean and Corn Chunky - $7/pint
~ Black Bean and Corn (Jen’s) smooth with extra beans and corn - $7/pint
In addition to our base peppers (bell, anaheim, poblano, banana and jalapeno) the hot, ghost and painfull have additional peppers.
~ Hot Salsa (Chunky and Smooth) (serrano and habanero) $7/pint
~ Ghost Chunky Salsa (serrano, habanero, and ghost peppers)- $7.50/pint
~ Painful Pint (smooth salsa with serrano, habanero, ghost, reapers, 7 pot, and Trinidad scorpion) $8/pint

Bloody Mary Mix (Regular and Spicy)- $6.75/pint
Condensed tomato soup made with five varieties of tomatoes (add a jar of milk) - $6.50/pint

Pickled Beets - $7/pint
Pickled Watermelon (with or without a red pepper) - $10/quart
Sweet/Hot Mustard - $5.50/half pint
Stone Ground Mustard - $5.50/half pint
Punchy Pepper Butter - $6.50/half pint
Wickles (Zezty bread & Butter) - $7/pint
Bread & Butter Pickles - $7/pint
Sweet Pickle Relish - $6/half pint
Candied Jalapeños - $6.50/half pint
Chokecherry Jelly - $6/half pint
Chokecherry Syrup - $9/pint
Strawberry Rhubarb Jam - $6/ half pint
Cinnamon Pickles - $7.50/pint
Angry Apricot (Habenero and apricot jam) - $6.50/half pint
Cranky Cranberry (Cranberry and Jalapeño jam) - $6.50/half pint
Sassy Strawberry (Strawberry and Jalapeño jam) - $6.50/half pint

Honey
Raw Honey - Half Pints - $6, Pints - $11, Quart - $20
Creamed Honey - Half Pints - $7, Pint - $13
Cut Honey Comb - 2"x4" $10, 4"x4" $20

09/15/2024

These cool morning makes us realize that the seasons are changing and Fall is just around the corner. Our favorite part of Fall is seeing the awesome colors that come right before everything turns white. 😁

We have pumpkins, gourds and squash again this year. They are one of our favorite things to harvest each year.

There are a variety of gourds, white pumpkins and the traditional orange pumpkins. We also have spaghetti and buttercup squash.

Pumpkins are $.50 - $2.00 depending on type and size.
Buttercup and Spaghetti Squash - $1.30/lb

Other items available:
Cherry tomatoes ($4.50/lb)

Medium Salsa (Smooth or Chunky) - $7/pint
Black Bean and Corn Chunky - $7/pint
Black Bean and Corn (Jen’s) smooth with extra beans and corn - $7/pint

In addition to our base peppers (bell, anaheim, poblano, banana and jalapeno) the hot, ghost and painfull have additional peppers.

Hot Salsa (Chunky and Smooth) (serrano and habanero) $7/pint
Ghost Chunky Salsa (serrano, habanero, and ghost peppers)- $7.50/pint
Painful Pint (smooth salsa with serrano, habanero, ghost, reapers, 7 pot, and Trinidad scorpion) $8/pint

Bloody Mary Mix - $6.75/pint
Spicy Bloody Mary Mix - $6.75/pint
Condensed tomato soup made with five varieties of tomatoes (add a jar of milk) - $6.50/pint

Pickled Beets - $7/pint
Pickled Watermelon (with or without a red pepper) - $10/quart
Sweet/Hot Mustard - $5.50/half pint
Stone Ground Mustard - $5.50/half pint
Punchy Pepper Butter - $6.50/half pint
Wickles (Zezty bread & Butter) - $7/pint
Bread & Butter Pickles - $7/pint
Strawberry Rhubarb Jam - $6/ half pint
Sweet Pickle Relish - $6/half pint
Chokecherry Jelly - $6/half pint
Chokecherry Syrup - $9/pint
Candied Jalapeños - $6.50/half pint
Cinnamon Pickles - $7.50/pint

Honey
Raw Honey - Half Pints - $6, Pints - $11, Quart - $20
Creamed Honey - Half Pints - $7, Pint - $13
Cut Honey Comb - 2"x4" $10, 4"x4" $20

Flower Arrangements - $20

09/10/2024

!!! Thank you !!!
We wanted to say thank you to everyone who supported us by purchasing pickling cucumbers this year. We hope your canning will be enjoyed well into winter.

Yesterday was sad as we cut down the vines. It feels so empty and final. It's crazy at the same time, but it's exciting as we start thinking about the next growing season and transitioning to the many other things we offer.

As the growing season winds down, the flowers are in full bloom. If you would like an arrangement, let us know. $20 +tax

Thanks again; we really appreciate the support.

Cherry tomatoes ($4.50/lb)

Medium Salsa (Smooth or Chunky) - $7/pint
Black Bean and Corn Chunky - $7/pint
Black Bean and Corn (Jen’s) smooth with extra beans and corn - $7/pint

In addition to our base peppers (bell, anaheim, poblano, banana and jalapeno) the hot, ghost and painfull have additional peppers.

Hot Salsa (Chunky and Smooth) (serrano and habanero) $7/pint
Ghost Chunky Salsa (serrano, habanero, and ghost peppers)- $7.50/pint
Painful Pint (smooth salsa with serrano, habanero, ghost, reapers, 7 pot, and Trinidad scorpion) $8/pint

Bloody Mary Mix - $6.75/pint
Condensed tomato soup made with five varieties of tomatoes (add a jar of milk) - $6.50/pint

Pickled Beets - $7/pint
Pickled Watermelon (with or without a red pepper) - $10/quart
Sweet/Hot Mustard - $5.50/half pint
Stone Ground Mustard - $5.50/half pint
Wickles (Zezty bread & Butter) - $7/pint
Bread & Butter Pickles - $7/pint
Strawberry Rhubarb Jam - $6/ half pint
Sweet Pickle Relish - $6/half pint
Chokecherry Jelly - $6/half pint
Chokecherry Syrup - $9/pint
Candied Jalapeños - $6.50/half pint

Honey
Raw Honey - Half Pints - $6, Pints - $11, Quart - $20
Creamed Honey - Half Pints - $7, Pint - $13
Cut Honey Comb - 2"x4" $10, 4"x4" $20

Flower Arrangements - $20

09/09/2024

Tomatoes (salsa), Tomatoes (salsa), Tomatoes (salsa)..
It’s definitely harvest time. We are about halfway through the tomatoes and have processed 130 # so far. As they ripen we pick them and peppers to make one of our products. Been mainly doing salsa but a few batches of tomato soup, blody mary mix and candied jalapenos.

We are thankful for everyone who was on the waiting list. It helps us prioritize what we are working on. We are caught up now and have everything in stock.

We also picked lots of cherry tomatoes ($4.50/lb) this morning and 2 # of strawberries ($5/lb).

Medium Salsa (Smooth or Chunky) - $7/pint
Black Bean and Corn Chunky - $7/pint
Black Bean and Corn (Jen’s) smooth with extra beans and corn - $7/pint

In addition to our base peppers (bell, anaheim, poblano, banana and jalapeno) the hot, ghost and painfull have aditional peppers.

Hot Salsa (Chunky and Smooth) (serrano and habanero) $7/pint
Ghost Chunky Salsa (serrano, habanero, and ghost peppers)- $7.50/pint
Painful Pint (smooth salsa with serrano, habanero, ghost, reapers, 7 pot, and Trinidad scorpion) $8/pint

Bloody Mary Mix - $6.75/pint
Condensed tomato soup made with five varieties of tomatoes (add a jar of milk) - $6.50/pint

Pickled Beets - $7/pint
Pickled Watermelon (with or without a red pepper) - $10/quart
Sweet/Hot Mustard - $5.50/half pint
Stone Ground Mustard - $5.50/half pint
Wickles (Zezty bread & Butter) - $7/pint
Bread & Butter Pickles - $7/pint
Strawberry Rhubarb Jam - $6/ half pint
Sweet Pickle Relish - $6/half pint
Chokecherry Jelly - $6/half pint
Chokecherry Syrup - $9/pint
Candied Jalapeños - $6.50/half pint

Honey
Raw Honey - Half Pints - $6, Pints - $11, Quart - $20
Creamed Honey - Half Pints - $7, Pint - $13
Cut Honey Comb - 2"x4" $10, 4"x4" $20

Flower Arrangements - $20

09/04/2024

We had a busy weekend extracting honey and getting started on salsa. This is a rewarding time of the year, as all the time spent caring for bees, the garden, and flowers starts to pay off when you see everything at its peak.

Adding bees to our property has been rewarding and educational. We feel more in tune with the plants and trees as they add another piece to the growing cycle. This year has been one of our better years. For several years, we tried to do cut comb, and we are excited that it worked out this year.

What is a cut comb? Most beekeepers provide a starting point for the bees to build a comb (the cells we typically think of) called the foundation. The foundation is a plastic sheet with a thin comb structure, which the bees use as a starting point to build out the comb quicker with a more consistent structure. We provide the bees with an empty frame with no foundation for cut comb, and they build everything. This takes much more work for the bees, but we can harvest once they fill the cells with nectar, dry, and cap it. Since there is no plastic foundation, we can cut out pieces of the comb. Eating raw comb is a real treat; taking a chunk, putting it in your mouth, and biting it down gives you an explosion of honey and flavor. Then chew on the wax, like gum, and spit out the chunk of wax at some point. We compare it to those wax bottle candies filled with liquid when we were kids (wow, wonder if they still make those).

If you need local raw honey, please consider helping support our bees.

What else are we working on? Filling orders from people on the waiting list for chokecherry jelly, chokecherry syrup, salsa, candied jalapenos, and tomato soup. We have also been enjoying putting together floral arrangements. If you would like some flowers, please reach out.

Raw Honey - Half Pints - $6, Pints - $11, Quart - $20
Creamed Honey - Half Pints - $7, Pint - $13
Cut Honey Comb - 2"x4" $10, 4"x4" $20

Cherry Tomatoes - $4.50 for a 1 lb pack
Pickled Beets - $7/pint
Pickled Watermelon (with or without a red pepper) - $10/quart
Sweet/Hot Mustard - $5.50/half pint
Stone Ground Mustard - $5.50/half pint
Wickles (Zezty bread & Butter) - $7/pint
Bread & Butter Pickles - $7/pint
Strawberry Rhubarb Jam - $6/ half pint
Sweet Pickle Relish - $6/half pint

Flower Arrangements - $20

08/27/2024

Good Morning! I love days like this. After a couple of cups of coffee, head out to pick some flowers and produce. It's always fun to find honey bees and big bumbles that had just a little too much fun the day before and find places to rest. Have a great day, and remember to slow down and enjoy it.

08/22/2024

Good Morning!
Remember us next time you need flowers. We make arrangements ranging from $15 to $20.

08/19/2024

On days like today, we are thankful to spend the cool mornings in the garden and the hot afternoons in the house canning. 😁☀️

We were able to pick more cherry tomatoes and have 2 packs available.

Also checked on the hives this morning and the honey is looking beautiful. Just look at how clear the frame we are holding up is. We are going to make cut comb out of these frames. We are excited to be able to offer cut comb for the first time. It is something we have wanted to do for many years. 😁. We will be harvesting our honey in a couple of weeks.

Also just a quick reminder that we will buy back any empty canning jars. Each jar is worth $.25 which will be applied as a credit to your account.

Cherry Tomatoes - $4.50 for a 1 lb pack

Other items available:
Pickled Beets - $7/pint
Pickled Watermelon (with or without a red pepper) - $10/quart
Sweet/Hot Mustard - $5.50/half pint
Stone Ground Mustard - $5.50/half pint
Wickles (Zezty bread & Butter) - $7/pint
Bread & Butter Pickles - $7/pint
Strawberry Rhubarb Jam - $6/ half pint
Sweet Pickle Relish - $6/half pint

Flower Arrangements - $20

08/15/2024

* * * Help Wanted * * *
Update ~ All the flowers have been spoken for. Thank you for all the help to spread some joy.
The Bis/Man area has had some interesting weather the past few weeks. It has impacted many people and businesses. We are looking for three people who are willing to brighten someone's day. We have three (now 9) smaller floral arrangements to share with someone who could use a pick-me-up. Just comment that you can help us out.

Have a great day.

08/14/2024

Even the Arc had fresh produce. 😁

Had to put the Muck boots on before heading out to the garden this morning. We have some beautiful strawberries and cherry tomatoes available. The cherry tomatoes are a mix of Sun Sugar and Sweet 100.

We were also able to make some Pickled Beets. Our beets have struggled in past years so it was exciting to finally be able to offer them again and fill the orders for the people on the waiting list.

Strawberries - $5 for a 1 lb pack (2 available)
Cherry Tomatoes - $4.50 for a 1 lb pack (3 available)

Pickled Beets - $7/pint

Other items available:
Pickled Watermelon (with or without a red pepper) - $10/quart
Sweet/Hot Mustard - $5.50/half pint
Stone Ground Mustard - $5.50/half pint
Wickles (Zezty bread & Butter) - $7/pint
Bread & Butter Pickles - $7/pint
Strawberry Rhubarb Jam - $6/ half pint
Sweet Pickle Relish - $6/half pint
Dilly Beans - $7/pint