Month: February 2026

Learning Old Fashioned Ways in a Modern World with Laura Lawrence Hi Reader What a weekend. The Homestead Expo was such a gift — full rooms, great questions, sold-out books, and so many meaningful conversations about preserving, gardening, and building skills that truly matter. It reminded me why I love teaching this work so much.…

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Learning Old Fashioned Ways in a Modern World with Laura Lawrence Hi Reader Oh boy — did y’all have as much fun as I did at the Expo this past Saturday? My heart is still so full. It was such a joy meeting so many of you and packing in that super-fast crash course on…

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Learning Old Fashioned Ways in a Modern World with Laura Lawrence Hi Reader We’re surrounded by food… but unsure how to prepare it. We have kitchens… but lack confidence. We want traditions… but don’t know how to rebuild them. The good news? Skills are not gone. They’re just dormant. In From Seed to Plate, I’ll…

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Learning Old Fashioned Ways in a Modern World with Laura Lawrence Hi Reader Here’s something I teach in the class: If you have • A fat on the counter (butter, lard, or olive oil) • Thawed meat or cooked beans • A homemade spice mix • Real ingredients instead of packages You are ready to…

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Learning Old Fashioned Ways in a Modern World with Laura Lawrence Hi Reader There’s something about this time of year that makes me want to slow down just a little, only a little. The kitchen is warm. The sourdough starter is bubbling. There’s a coffee cake on the counter, and the smell of freshly ground…

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free foundational skills class

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Learning Old Fashioned Ways in a Modern World with Laura Lawrence Hey friend, If there’s one pantry staple I think everyone should make at least once, it’s homemade vanilla extract. Not because it’s fancy — but because it’s simple, real, and quietly powerful. You only need:• Vanilla beans• Vodka• A jar• Time That’s it. Once…

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Learning Old Fashioned Ways in a Modern World with Laura Lawrence Hi Reader In today’s newsletter….. ✨ Volunteering for Night to Shine 🎙 Podcast episode with Small House Farms (coming soon!) 🌱 Speaking at the Northern Michigan Homestead Expo on canning & preserving 📅 Releasing this year’s in-person classes + workshops (something HUGE planned 👀)…

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