• Black Bean Chili Recipe

    I came up with this black bean chili recipe on the fly this week and it turned out with such an amazing flavor! At the start of a new season, I like to go through the entire pantry and see…

  • Resources for Homesteading in Nashville, TN

    Are you homesteading in Nashville or Middle Tennessee? Here’s a quick roundup of green resources that I have found helpful. Backyard Composting – Learn about composting and receive a free composter. Held every Wednesday. Beekeeping Course – Only $25.00 for a…

  • BFF Gardening Method

    Before we even signed the contract on our home, I had my spot picked out for the garden. However, there was a slight problem: Rocks! Our problem has big boulder rocks. This is typically a no-go when it comes to…

  • Bishop Family Farm

    This chronicles the first year of our home at the BFF.     START HERE: Home Sweet Land DECEMBER 2017 We got to work right away on the demo, which is now complete. We uncovered beautiful hardwood floors that we…

  • Home Sweet Land

    Today, for my birthday, I received an amazing gift. A house and 6 acres. This little purchase has been a prayer of mine for what seems like forever. For almost a decade, I’ve had it on my heart to live…

  • My Little Redneck Garden

    This is my 4th year to have a garden and every year I get a little more redneck. Interestingly enough, my green thumb has been increasing in direct correlation to my renecking. Odd. Personally, I find my garden endearing and…