True Grit: Appalachian Ways

True Grit: Appalachian Ways

@truegritappalachianways

“True grit" reflects the tough, never-give-up attitude often associated with mountain life — living through hardships, keeping traditions alive, and maintaining a sense of pride in one's roots. That’s what you will find here at True Grit: Appalachian Ways Contact me by Email at truegritappalachianways@gmail.com or by letter P.O. Box 138 Lawsonville, NC 27022

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The Break We Didn’t Know We Needed… || September 2026
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It’s Just Good Healthy Competition… || September 2026
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You’re Always Fighting Something… || A Hot September on the Homestead
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If Something Don’t Change… || Freezer Beef & a Historic Drought|| September 2026
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The Quiet Country Life… || September 2026
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A Taste of Home & Sweet Memories… || September 2026
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It’s a Great Problem to Have… || Storm Damage, Pickled Eggs & Farm Life || Sept…
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That’s One Way to Beat a September Heatwave… || September 2026
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You Don’t Have to Do It All… || The Value of Community || September 2026
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If We Only Had One… || August 2026
YouTubeAug 31, 2026
It’s No One’s Favorite Day… || Life on the Homestead || August 2026
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See you at the fair!
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Hard to Believe It’s Time.. || August 2026
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This One’s Worth Making… || Mexican Rice & Getting Ready for Hay || August 2026
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Friday Morning Coffee and Announcements (8/21/26)
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Don’t Lean Over the Pot.. || August 2026
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It’s Not Happening Today… || August 2026
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About Tired of It… || Homestead August Days
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I Never Planned on This… || August 2026
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That’ll Make a Preacher Cuss.. || August 2026
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Gettin’ Out of My Comfort Zone.. || August 2026
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We May Not Have Time... || Planting Before Fall & More Tomatoes || August 2026
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A Huge Weight Lifted… || August 2026
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It's All Coming Together... || Salsa, Grape Jelly & Summer's Bounty || July 2026
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It’s Hard to Go Back.. || Homemade Tomato Soup & A Heartfelt Thank You || July …
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It All Depends on the Weather.. || A Garden Full of Summer || July 2026
YouTubeJul 27, 2026
It Was Time To Find Out... || Gettin’ Up This Years Potaotes || July 2026
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These Old-Timey 14-Day Pickles Are Worth Every Minute.. || July 2026
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She Doesn’t Want Flowers… || July 2026
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This Is How We Feed Our Family || Growing a Years Worth of Food || July 2026
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Mastering the Perfect Southern Cornbread (and turning a family meal into cash)
Recipes
Mastering the Perfect Southern Cornbread (and turning a family meal into cash)

Learn how to make the most comforting, easy cornbread from scratch—and discover how making extra for your family can pay for your next batch of groceries.

True Grit: Appalachian Ways
True Grit: Appalachian Ways
Rogue Chefs
4 min
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The Daily Commitment: Finding Consistency in Pasture-Raised Life
Techniques
The Daily Commitment: Finding Consistency in Pasture-Raised Life

Whether it's the morning milking routine or managing a microgreens crop, consistency is the backbone of food sovereignty. Here’s how to commit to the rhythm of the regenerative farm.

True Grit: Appalachian Ways
True Grit: Appalachian Ways
Rogue Farms
3 min
0 0 0about 1 month ago
From Rolls to Loaves: Mastering the Fundamentals of Dough
Techniques
From Rolls to Loaves: Mastering the Fundamentals of Dough

Whether you're making sweet rolls or a rustic sourdough boule, mastering the basic science of yeast, heat, and gluten is key.

True Grit: Appalachian Ways
True Grit: Appalachian Ways
Rogue Bakers
4 min
0 0 0about 1 month ago
Sowing Resilience: Why Heirloom Corn Seeds Are the Backbone of Food Sovereignty
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Sowing Resilience: Why Heirloom Corn Seeds Are the Backbone of Food Sovereignty

Resilient food systems start with resilient seeds. Learn how planting heirloom varieties like Hickory King corn is a cornerstone of regenerative agriculture and local food security.

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True Grit: Appalachian Ways
Rogue Farms
4 min
0 0 0about 1 month ago
From the Soil to the Table: Lessons in Resilience from a Potato Harvest
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From the Soil to the Table: Lessons in Resilience from a Potato Harvest

Learning to harvest isn't just about digging up crops; it's about understanding soil health, seasonal cycles, and the power of community cooperation.

True Grit: Appalachian Ways
True Grit: Appalachian Ways
Rogue Farms
4 min
0 0 0about 1 month ago
Maximizing Your Yield: The Simple Art of Growing Potatoes for Food Sovereignty
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Maximizing Your Yield: The Simple Art of Growing Potatoes for Food Sovereignty

Potatoes are a powerhouse crop, and learning how to maximize your harvest—whether from seed potatoes or last year's leftovers—is a critical step toward food security on your own land.

True Grit: Appalachian Ways
True Grit: Appalachian Ways
Rogue Farms
4 min
0 0 0about 1 month ago
The Ultimate Weeknight Meal Prep: Crispy Whole Chicken for Dinner Angels
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The Ultimate Weeknight Meal Prep: Crispy Whole Chicken for Dinner Angels

Stop stressing over 'what's for dinner.' Learn how to roast a perfect whole chicken and turn one batch cook into multiple profitable meals for your neighborhood.

True Grit: Appalachian Ways
True Grit: Appalachian Ways
Rogue Chefs
4 min
0 0 0about 2 months ago
Starting Your Day Detox: Making Every Sunrise Count
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Starting Your Day Detox: Making Every Sunrise Count

The simple power of a morning walk and deep breaths is the first step in clearing the toxins—both in your body and your home.

True Grit: Appalachian Ways
True Grit: Appalachian Ways
Rogue Wellness
3 min
0 0 0about 2 months ago
When the Season Gets Tough: Resilience and the Rhythm of the Small Farm
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When the Season Gets Tough: Resilience and the Rhythm of the Small Farm

When drought and fire threaten the land, the true strength of regenerative farming and community cooperation shines through.

True Grit: Appalachian Ways
True Grit: Appalachian Ways
Rogue Farms
4 min
0 0 0about 2 months ago
The Enduring Art of Making: Finding Rhythm in Appalachian Craftsmanship
Culture
The Enduring Art of Making: Finding Rhythm in Appalachian Craftsmanship

From the glow of the forge to the rhythm of the spinning wheel, Appalachian heritage is a vibrant celebration of human skill and tradition.

True Grit: Appalachian Ways
True Grit: Appalachian Ways
Rogue Artists
4 min
0 0 0about 2 months ago
The Grind is Universal: Mechanical Prep for the Season's Work
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The Grind is Universal: Mechanical Prep for the Season's Work

Whether you're setting up a Hesston baler or prepping a Wood-Mizer, heavy mechanical work demands the same grit, routine maintenance, and planning.

True Grit: Appalachian Ways
True Grit: Appalachian Ways
Rogue Lumberjacks
4 min
0 0 0about 2 months ago
The Rhythm of the Land: Finding Resilience on a Snowy Day
Stories
The Rhythm of the Land: Finding Resilience on a Snowy Day

When the weather slows down, the work doesn't stop. Homesteading is about maintaining routine, caring for what you have, and building resilience, one season at a time.

True Grit: Appalachian Ways
True Grit: Appalachian Ways
Rogue Farms
3 min
0 0 0about 2 months ago
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