We’re Ali & Scott Yahnke, owners of The Perennial Homestead, with our kids, Marlo & Violet, and Ali’s mom Bibi, who helps throughout the year (especially during caramel season!) with the kiddos so we can make magic in the kitchen! And of course, Mr. Nilsson, our cat who loves to welcome everyone who visits our homestead (and Uni cat who’s probably off chasing mice in the barn). Photo credit: Meg Sperry Photography

 

Greetings from our home to yours

Our homestead is nestled amongst the rolling hills and ancient oaks of northeastern Omaha, Nebraska. Here, we tend our gardens, craft seasonal goods from our harvests, and watch our children grow and learn alongside us. It is truly a privilege to support our family from this work - to the land, our customers, and our supportive community, we are grateful.

Sitting at the end of our driveway, our honor-system farm stand features a seasonal rotation of goods; from black walnut syrup and garden plants in the spring, to heirloom tomatoes, garlic and winter squash as the months go by. Our season ends with our famous caramels - a family tradition we’ve carried on since 2009.

Our online shop is an extension of our farm stand and is curated with high-quality goods featuring ingredients and materials sourced directly from farmers and artisans.

We believe that simple things can bring warmth into your home and joy to your days. We hope you feel the love that has gone into making each item.

With gratitude,

Ali & Scotty Yahnke

We started our business as Snowshoe Candy Co. in 2013, specializing in seasonal candies made with simple, quality ingredients. Our famous sea salt caramels have been the backbone of our business since the beginning and continue to make a seasonal appearance in the winter months. In October 2020, we updated our brand to The Perennial Homestead, saying farewell to our “Snowshoe” beginnings and welcoming the possibility to pursue our dreams of sharing our homestead lifestyle and the abundance that comes with it.

In The Press

The Perennial Homestead:

Nebraska Small Farm Business Goes by the Honor System
Featured on KMTV 3 News Now Omaha, Summer 2023

The Perennial Homestead
Featured on Ted & Wally’s Blog, Spring 2023

Meet Ali Yahnke - The Perennial Homestead
Featured on Canvas Rebel, Spring 2023

Standing Up for Local Farming
Featured on Verbatim - Brownell Talbot, Summer 2022

Holiday Gift Guide
Featured in Midwest Living, Winter 2020

From Our Snowshoe Days:

The Friday Buzz: Clevr Chai Tea, Cooking with Wool, and the Best Caramels Ever
Featured on SimplyRecipes.com, Winter 2019

Snowshoe Candy Co. Makes Your Holidays Sweeter
Featured in Edge Magazine, Winter 2017

Meet Get Started Omaha Winner Ali Clark from Snowshoe Candy Co.
Featured on Inc.com, Summer 2017

Snowshoe Candy Co. wins $10K in prizes at Get Started Omaha
Featured on Silicon Prairie News, Spring 2017

Candy startup wins $10,000 in 'Get Started Omaha' pitch contest
Featured in the Omaha World Herald, Spring 2017

Becoming a Farmer
Featured in Edible Omaha, Spring 2017

Turning Passion into Profitable Business
Featured on KETV, Winter 2016

Kitchen Council Aims to Grow Local Food Startups in Bluffs
Featured in the Daily Nonpareil, Winter 2016

The Sweet Life
Featured on Thinking Smaller, Winter 2016

Foodie With A Flair
Featured in Marquette Magazine, Summer 2015

A Season for Caramels
Featured in Victory Garden + Perennial Plate + Edible Communties, PBS 2014

2014 Holiday Gift Guide
Featured in Edible Omaha, Fall 2014