Welcome to Our Appalachian Homestead! I'm Rebeka White and I'm so happy to announce the release of our eMagazine! With OAH+ you get tons of additional content, such as: -Always ad-free. Never any affiliate links, paid promotions or ads of any sort -Appalachian Storytime featuring historical Appalachia figures, folklore and stories lost to history -Unique back to nature content including hiking, camping and realistic survival tutorials, such as tips on what to do during a vehicle breakdown -Mini-homestead layouts, maps and diagrams not found elsewhere -Unique homestead and sustainability conten ..read more

Appalachia is home to beautiful wildlife. Bears, cougars, elk and more. What should you do if you encounter one of these animals? Click here for a list of cute animals of the Appalachians ..read more

This is the story of how one woman outweighed Hancock county, Tennessee police and went on to become a historical moonshiner. I've also dropped an apple pie moonshine recipe at the foot of this post for ya ..read more

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When you're passionate about something, whether it be sustainability, reading a good book, or even speaking out against injustice, you need a platform. Where do you begin? When I began blogging, it was for that purpose- I wanted a platform for my words. I wanted to make my voice heard. It's now turned into something so much bigger, because it's given me the opportunity to share what I've been learning about sustainability. Self-sufficiency and sustainability are a learning journey I've long been on, and I'm so grateful for this opportunity. It occurred to me there's few resources available to ..read more

Appalachian culture is known as one of the most unique in America. We have our own language, varied through the mountain range, influenced by hundreds of years of immigrants and natives alike. We're known for our food, liquor and history. Over the years, this has inspired many great books, often from writers of this region. Take a dive into a culture from these beautiful hills with these books based in the heart of Appalachia: ,The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek (historical fiction) Based in the great-depression stricken mountains of Kentucky, follow Cussy as she carries on the Pack Horse Li ..read more

I’ve hand selected a list of organic, hardy, heirloom veggies and herbs for a wholesome harvest and a full, healthy pantry this fall. I’ve also included some of my favorite recipes for each of these dishes. Groceries are high these days and you shouldn’t have to pay extra for pesticide-free food. Food grown at home is a guaranteed way to know exactly where your food comes from. It’s also the best way to fill your fridge with flavor(and vitamin) packed super foods guaranteed through any and all food shortages. All our seeds are heirloom and non-GMO. They’re also available in a pack for a disco ..read more

Out of an estimated 80,000 venomous U.S. snake bites in the 2010’s, 25 people have died. 11 of these bites were from attempts to kill, relocate or handle venomous snakes. 7 of these 11 bites were during a religious service or from pet venomous snakes. 16 of these 25 bites were from, or assumed from, rattlesnakes. It’s estimated 20%-25% of rattlesnake bites are dry bites, meaning no venom is injected. 6 of these 25 bites were worsened by a refusal of medical care and/or an underlying condition. 10 of these bites were accidental. This puts the chance of dying from a snakebite at nearly 0%. A sna ..read more

It is possible to grow your own coffee from home! Even if you're not an avid gardener, a coffee bush will grow into a beautiful houseplant. Here's how you can grow your own arabica coffee. Coffee is a plant native to Ethiopia, first recorded in the 15th century. By the 16th century, it had spread throughout Europe and is now mostly grown in Brazil. Americans consume 400 million cups of coffee per day. That's quite the brew! One coffee bush can produce 1lb-2lbs of coffee per year. Outside of the tropical belt, it is primarily grown as a beautiful houseplant. It requires significant attention t ..read more

Hi, everyone, I incorporate real-life events and emotions into my writing, as many authors do. Storytelling is my creative outlet. If I don't tell the full story, I feel my work is incomplete. When I began The Petty House, I worked from emotion, as always. My grandma, my best friend, had been diagnosed with cancer and writing was my catharsis. The idea for The Petty House sprang from a series of short stories I planned to release here, on this blog, but quickly sprang into a mini-novel as I coped with my complicated emotions. Her recent passing devastated me in ways I could not comprehend. I ..read more