701 Homestead

A little update from 701 Homestead ❤️

We wanted to take a moment to check in and share how things have been going, since we’ve had quite a few people reach out.

First and most importantly — we are both doing really well. After multiple scans, I’m happy to say I’ve fully recovered, and we’re incredibly grateful for that.

Over the past year, we’ve taken some time for ourselves and have been doing quite a bit of traveling — away from home nearly six months out of the year. The majority of it has been the fun kind of travel!

We took one trip traveling down the West Coast, and then this winter we headed south, spending time in West Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona. As we continue working toward our goal of visiting all the national parks (someday!), we’ve now visited 34. We’ve seen and experienced so many amazing things along the way.

As part of this season of life, we’ve been intentionally scaling back the business to focus more on ourselves and making sure we have time for what matters most. That said, we do still have some ongoing business expenses, so we’ve taken on a few custom projects here and there.

And of course — we still have our bees 🐝
They actually did very well over the winter! So far, all of our hives have survived. We’re waiting until after this cold snap to open them up and really see how they’re doing and get them ramped up for spring.

We also just want to say thank you. The messages, check-ins, and support we’ve received have meant more than we can express. It’s been such a blessing to meet so many of you — it has truly been more than just a transaction, and we’ve always felt like this has been more than just a business.

We do see ourselves offering things again in some capacity — maybe small pop-up items here and there — but for now, we’re taking things season by season and listening to where life leads us.

Wishing all of you the very best in health and happiness — and a reminder to get out and enjoy both.

And yes — we do have honey available:
• Quarts: $20
• Pints: $11
• Half pints: $6

❤️ Chris & Jennifer
701 Homestead

The nice weather over the past few days has been so renewing, and with the upcoming rain, the grass and trees will green up—lifting our spirits.

Over the past couple of weeks, we spent time in Rochester at Mayo Clinic. Wow—what a great experience, though it was a little overwhelming on the first day. We met with a couple of different neurosurgeons who noticed discrepancies in the imaging from Fargo and recommended another angiogram to obtain clearer imagery and help develop a treatment plan.

During the procedure, the surgeon would periodically pause, leave to consult with the neuro team, and return to gather additional images. This happened several times and gave us great comfort—knowing they were taking all the time they needed to ensure the best possible outcome.

From the new images, they determined that the base of the aneurysm is bulging and has a large auxiliary artery branching from the back. On one hand, this greatly increases the risk of intervention, as addressing it could potentially cause a stroke. However, the artery at the back may actually help reduce pressure and, in turn, lower the risk of rupture.

At this time, the team feels the risk of treatment outweighs the potential benefit, especially since it would likely require open cranial surgery. The plan is to monitor the area with a scan in six months. Fortunately, they believe the chance of rupture is low, and we can continue living a full and active life.

These past four months have been an emotional rollercoaster, and we’re looking forward to putting this chapter behind us. This trip brought a lot of comfort, and I feel good about the future. We’ll still take things a little slower this summer—with a few more naps. Thank you so much for all the support and prayers—it has meant the world to us!

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

Stroke Symptoms and Warning Signs 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!