Welcome to My Kitchen!
I’m Kiersten – wife, mother, nurse, and the hands behind Natural Home Apothecary.
After a 15-year career in nursing, I felt called to step away from the fast pace of clinical life and lean into something slower and more meaningful.
Natural Home Apothecary is a Piece of Me
This little corner of the internet represents everything that happens within the walls of my home – decades of tried-and-true recipes, reliable home remedies, food preservation methods, faith based living, and all the little things that (over time) turn into wisdom.
To me, this blog is so much more than the content. It’s a reflection of the love, care, and memories I pour into everything that I make for my family and for yours.
If you browse through the archives, you’ll notice that everything is deeply homemade and much less polished than mega blogs. It is very much intentional because this is real life, not a production set.
My family and I live on a small 2 acre homestead on the East End of Long Island, where we raise chickens, grow a lot of our own food, and fill our home with the kind of meals and remedies that always seem to stand the test of time.
Deep Family Roots
Our home is a vibrant melting pot of German, Italian-American, and Pennsylvania Dutch traditions. This rich heritage influences everything from the food I cook to the remedies I trust and the way my husband and I raise our family.
One of the biggest reasons this blog has grown the way it has is because of my deep adoration for the Amish and their home remedies.
While I am not Amish myself, we have spent countless hours traveling to the rural communities of Pennsylvania and Maryland to learn directly, source the highest quality ingredients, and document the simple, effective remedies that often come out far superior to any modern commercial techniques.
My background in nursing, combined with hands-on immersion and experience has allowed me to bridge the gap between traditional Amish wisdom and natural living in today’s world.
What You’ll Find Here
Natural Home Apothecary is a collection of my family’s recipes, trusted home remedies, and simple living solutions spanning several generations. I share new recipes or remedies every week, so make sure you check back often!
Whether you’re looking to
- Raise backyard chickens
- Grow herbs and vegetables
- Learn natural remedies for the home, health, and garden
- or Cook meals your family will love
You’re in the right place! Everything I share here is tried, tested, and tried again just to be sure.