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Meet Blossom

Our Story

Tradition wasn’t a trend — it was a way of life.
Raised in an Amish community, Blossom learned that food was more than something to prepare. It was something to preserve, honor, and share. In her grandmother’s kitchen, canning was a ritual—an act of caring for family long after the harvest had passed.

A Journey of Survival

As a young woman, life took an unexpected turn. After being diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes, Blossom needed medical resources her community couldn't provide. She stepped into the "English" world—not as a rejection of her roots, but as a matter of survival.

Old Ways for a New World

Through every change, her heritage remained her anchor. The skills passed down through generations—canning, preserving, and homemaking—became the knowledge she now uses to sustain others.

What started as traditional wisdom has grown into a community of over 49,000 members. Today, Blossom & Brine™ blends Amish traditions with modern food safety to make canning accessible, approachable, and joyful for everyone.

"Traditional knowledge should never be lost—it should be preserved, practiced, and passed on."

Rooted in Amish Tradition
Blending Traditional & Modern Methods
Personalized Preservation Guidance
Homestead Skills Made Simple
Compassionate, Real-Life Teaching
Our Classes & Events

​​​The Hands & Hearts Behind Blossom & Brine™

Blossom Frey, Lead Educator and founder at Blossom and Brine, and teacher of homesteading and canning classes.
Mrs. Blossom Frey

Lead Educator and Founder
The Jar Whisperer

Gosheven Frey, traditional woodcrafter and co-founder of Blossom & Brine.
Mr. Gosheven Frey

Senior Homestead Craftsman & Gardener 

The Woodwright

Heather Dawn, senior community moderator and the heart of the harvest at Blossom & Brine.
Mrs. Heather Dawn

Senior Community Moderator

The Heart of the Harvest

Lori June, senior community moderator and the justice weaver at Blossom & Brine.
Mrs. Lori June

Senior Community Moderator

The Justice Weaver

Maddee Pound, senior community moderator and official Pickle Queen at Blossom & Brine.
Mrs. Maddee Pound

Senior Community Moderator
The Pickle Queen

Ruth Ann Miller, Senior Homestead Craftsman & Canner at Blossom & Brine.
Mrs. Ruth Ann Miller

Senior Homestead Craftsman & Canner 

The Pantry Sage

Mrs. Lizzy Ray, one of our farm hands at Blossom & Brine.
Lizzy Ray

Farm Hand

Fence Line Philosopher

Mrs. Kim Tucker, one of our farm hands at Blossom & Brine.
Kim Tucker

Farm Hand
Feed Bucket Commander

What the world is saying

"I bought a few jars at the farmers market and went back for more the next week. The strawberry jam tasted like the kind my grandmother used to make. You can tell these aren't factory-made."

Amanda Poke

Summerfest 2026

"I was nervous about canning on my own, but Blossom explained everything in a way that finally made sense. I left the class confident enough to start preserving food for my family."

Tiffy Warde

1st Time Canner

"I was halfway through a batch and wasn't sure if I'd done something wrong. One quick call saved me from throwing everything out."


Lynn Patterson

15 min Canning Help

Faith, Family, Homesteading — Made Simple

Whether you're learning to can your first jar, preserve your garden harvest, or build traditional homestead skills, we're here to help. Through classes, live canning support, and our growing community, we share practical knowledge rooted in faith, family, and generations of kitchen-table experience.

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Rebel Canning with Amish Facebook Group

Our Rebel Canning with Amish Woman community is a trusted source for canning, food preservation, and practical homestead knowledge.

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Recipes & Resources

From canning charts and family recipes to homestead skills and kitchen wisdom, we're building a growing library of practical knowledge.

67K+

Kitchen Table Talk

Connecting neighbors, students, and online homesteaders through food preservation, traditional skills, and generations of shared knowledge.

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