I met Hop a few years ago through another friend and since our first conversation on the phone, we've been very good friends. One might even say “brother's from other mother's” So, when asked to write an article for the Maverick Spotlight, I considered it an honor to share my passion concerning aquaponics. The whole idea of being a “Maverick”, in my mind at least, is being your own person and doing things on your own terms and not simply be a puppet of ones culture … Read More...
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Maverick Loves
Smokey Coffee Rub
I’ve sampled a lot of great steaks in my life and I’d put this T-bone with Smokey Coffee Rub right up there near the top of the … Read More...
Watermelon Jerky
Watermelon Jerky is a summertime favorite around here! Watermelon's are plentiful this time of year! Here in the South, you will find … Read More...
The World In Black and White
Times sure were simpler back then, when the world was black and white! A few days ago my six year old son, Benjamin, asked me....."Dad, what was … Read More...
An Aquaponics Maverick
I met Hop a few years ago through another friend and since our first conversation on the phone, we've been very good friends. One might even say … Read More...
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An Appalachia Homestead
By Hop Hopkins
Oh, the burning question that we have heard time and time again. “Why do you homestead?” The curiosity that seems to be never-ending. The question that many families are now exploring, but the question is “Why?” The … Read More...
Save The Honeybees!
By Hop Hopkins
It’s summer, and that means more time outside, lounging in the pool, picnics, lemonade, baseball and honeybees… but wait, where are the honeybees, anyway? As winter thaws and spring arrives, we should start … Read More...
A Maverick Kind of Love
By Hop Hopkins
Is true love still possible? We live in a world full of people who are in love with idea of love, and are addicted to the feeling of being in love. We hope for it, search for it and practically smother it once we … Read More...
Welcome to Maverick Homestead
By Hop Hopkins
Thank you so much for stopping by Maverick Homestead! I'd love for you to pour yourself a cup of coffee or a quart of iced tea, kick your shoes off, sit back and spend some time with us here. This virtual … Read More...