Healing Heritage Hearth - Page 3 of 9 - (Previously Half Hectare Homestead)

Close-up picture of a glass mixing bowl containing homemade organic mayonnaise with a green silicone whisk above it slowly dripping the fresh creamy mayonnaise back into the bowl.

Mayonnaise Recipe, a Homemade Artform

Posted on March 10, 2021June 21, 2021 by Rimakej Valentini

Getting a feel for making homemade mayonnaise has been an interesting experience. A bit frustrating…

Portrait picture of Cristophe and Rimakej posing together in sunglasses holding up a phone showing the image of an American Rainbow Pride Flag.

Hey America, We’re Back!

Posted on March 3, 2021June 21, 2021 by Rimakej Valentini

Watching things unfold in America, and especially in our home state of Texas, over the…

Picture of our three EDC pocket knives, each inherited from one of our grandfathers, laying halfway opened from smallest to largest, left to right. The first one is of Native Northern American design with triangles of different stones, including turquoise and jasper. The middle is all sliver with engravings of Native Central American theme. And the largest has a wooden handle with brass ends.

Preparedness and Weathering Storms

Posted on February 24, 2021May 24, 2021 by Cristophe

I don’t consider myself a “prepper”, but I believe in being prepared. Growing up near…

Picture of a portion of salmon cooked with blackened seasoning and covered in rich red buffalo BBQ sauce over a bed of brown rice with a side salad of mixed greens and carrots.

Black Futures Month Guest Blog: Sweet Yams

Posted on February 17, 2021February 7, 2023 by Rimakej Valentini

February is Black History/Futures Month! To celebrate, HHH is giving space to another ethical black-owned…

Picture of beautiful multi-colored and multi-scented, using only natural, plant-based, and non-toxic materials, soap bars hand crafted by Pure Aloha Bath and Beauty.

Black Futures Month Guest Blog: Pure Aloha

Posted on February 10, 2021February 7, 2023 by Rimakej Valentini

February is Black History/Futures Month! To celebrate, we’re giving space to ethical black-owned businesses we…

Picture of a stone statue of a mother sheep and her lamb laying snuggled together in a bed of grass with rays of sunshine shining upon them through the canopies of the trees in the background. Photo by Rimakej Valentini.

Imbolc: Prepping for Spring

Posted on February 3, 2021February 7, 2023 by Cristophe

(Updated: January 29, 2022) Imbolc is special at HHH in that I celebrate it solo….

Picture of Cris' left hand holding a bunch of lavender cuttings with many little purple lavender flowers in front of the lavender bush they were harvested from.

Herb Quality

Posted on January 27, 2021July 5, 2021 by Cristophe

When people talk to me about herbs I get a few common herbal questions regularly….

Yellow dinner plate covered by tiny purple-gray vitex berries with a few twigs and leaves.

Top 10 Questions Asked of Me as an Herbalist

Posted on January 20, 2021July 5, 2021 by Cristophe

Whenever people hear I am an herbalist a lot of questions follow. Even Rimakej has…

Picture of fresh basil cuts reaching out of a small cup of water above Cristophe's left-hand middle finger with a clump of wet crushed basil leaves over a wasp sting on it.

Kitchen Herbalism: Why I Teach Affordable Care

Posted on January 13, 2021July 5, 2021 by Cristophe

I believe the knowledge of how to grow, harvest, and store herbs should exist in…

Picture of a gloved hand offering a green apple through a hole formed between two trunks of a large oak tree.

Foraging for Food and Medicine

Posted on January 6, 2021July 5, 2021 by Cristophe

It’s refreshing to be immersed in a community that’s so focused on, well, community. Totnes…

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Hi! We are authors, Rimakej (they/them) and Cristophe (he/him) Valentini. HHH began as Half Hectare Homestead, a holistic homestead we managed for 5 years. Now we simply promote healing through sustainable and Indigenous practices. Thank you for enjoying our blogs and joining us in sharing love and learning. Subscribe to our email list below, or follow us on Facebook and/or Instagram to view even more of our unique content!