Pantry Chat - Homesteading Family (2024)

Pantry Chat - Homesteading Family

What if you could have a healthier, more secure lifestyle with greater sustainability and self-sufficiency for you, your family and your community? That’s what Homesteading Family is all about. Carolyn and Josh have taken their popular YouTube series, “Pantry Chat” and turned it into a podcast so you can discover how to take the leap from a “normal” life to a homestead life, filled with meaning, beauty and freedom. It doesn’t matter if you’re in the city or the country, if you’ve ever wanted to explore the homesteading life, this is your chance to learn how to do it in less time with fewer bumps in the road. It’s like sitting down with a cup of coffee with friends. Round up your cast iron pans and mason jars and start listening!

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Dec 23, 2023Homesteading in 2023: Highlights with Josh and Carolyn | Pantry ChatIt's been another year here at Riverbend and we're looking back doing our 2023 recap! It's been a year of blessings as we welcomed another baby into the family, and we're saying goodbye to our oldest son as he's getting married in 2024!We're blessed beyond measure, and we have you to thank for a large portion of that!For more information and links mentioned in this podcast, visit the blog post here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/pantry-chat-podcast-farewell-to-2023/LINKS MENTIONED:- Metal Sledding Discs: https://amzn.to/3Rn7r3U- American Blossom Linens: https://homesteadingfamily.com/b-american-blossom-linens- How to Store Water Properly for Long-Term Storage: https://homesteadingfamily.com/your-guide-on-how-to-store-water-long-term-safely/Time Stamps:0:00 - Chit Chat12:14 - Cleaning a Freeze Dryer14:33 - Pumpkin Fruit Leather15:58 - Freeze Drying Water19:30 - 2023 Recap~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~MORE ABOUT US!WELCOME! We're so glad you're here! We are Josh and Carolyn Thoma…37 minplaylist_addDec 6, 2023Using Hay for Mulch | Pantry Chat ShortWe’re all busy and have a lot on our schedules, and sometimes we only have time for a quick podcast. Come listen to this podcast short as we answer your questions in a short amount of time.Today’s question is about using hay for mulch and whether or not it’s a good idea.For more information and more great Homesteading Family content, visit the website here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/12-things-you-must-do-to-prep-the-garden-for-winter/Yes! You can *Confidently Fill Your Shelves With Safe, Healthy, Home-Canned Meals*! Sign up today for Carolyn's FREE 4 day video workshop!...and start filling your pantry with delicious, easy meals!!5 minplaylist_addNov 22, 2023Water Glassing Eggs | Pantry Chat ShortWe’re all busy and have a lot on our schedules, and sometimes we only have time for a quick podcast. Come listen to this podcast short as we answer your questions in a short amount of time.Today’s question is about water glassing eggs. If you've thought about water-glassing eggs, you may be wondering if you can reuse the lime solution for another batch of preserved eggs. Listen to this podcast to find out our answer, as well as some other uses for the lime water solution!For more information and more great Homesteading Family content, visit the website here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/preserved-eggs-water-glassing-eggs-for-long-term-storage/Yes! You can *Confidently Fill Your Shelves With Safe, Healthy, Home-Canned Meals*! Sign up today for Carolyn's FREE 4 day video workshop!...and start filling your pantry with delicious, easy meals!!4 minplaylist_addNov 8, 2023Can You Clabber the Whey After Making Cheese? | Pantry Chat Podcast ShortWe’re all busy and have a lot on our schedules, and sometimes we only have time for a quick podcast. Come listen to this podcast short as we answer your questions in a short amount of time.Today’s question is whether or not you can clabber the whey after making cheese.For more information and more great Homesteading Family content, visit the website here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/can-you-make-cheese-from-store-bought-milk/Yes! You can *Confidently Fill Your Shelves With Safe, Healthy, Home-Canned Meals*! Sign up today for Carolyn's FREE 4 day video workshop!...and start filling your pantry with delicious, easy meals!!2 minplaylist_addNov 4, 2023Does Compost Expire? | Pantry Chat Podcast ShortWe’re all busy and have a lot on our schedules, and sometimes we only have time for a quick podcast. Come listen to this podcast short as we answer your questions in a short amount of time.Today’s question is whether or not compost expires!For more information and more great Homesteading Family content, visit the website here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/home-composting-troubleshooting/Yes! You can *Confidently Fill Your Shelves With Safe, Healthy, Home-Canned Meals*! Sign up today for Carolyn's FREE 4 day video workshop!...and start filling your pantry with delicious, easy meals!!3 minplaylist_addNov 1, 2023When Do You Plant Elderberries? | Pantry Chat Podcast ShortYes! You can *Confidently Fill Your Shelves With Safe, Healthy, Home-Canned Meals*! Sign up today for Carolyn's FREE 4 day video workshop!...and start filling your pantry with delicious, easy meals!!3 minplaylist_addNov 1, 2023When Do You Plant Elderberries? | Pantry Chat Podcast ShortWe’re all busy and have a lot on our schedules, and sometimes we only have time for a quick podcast. Come listen to this podcast short as we answer your questions in a short amount of time.Today’s question is all about when you should plant elderberries.For more information and more great Homesteading Family content, visit the website here: https://homesteadingfamily.comYes! You can *Confidently Fill Your Shelves With Safe, Healthy, Home-Canned Meals*! Sign up today for Carolyn's FREE 4 day video workshop!...and start filling your pantry with delicious, easy meals!!3 minplaylist_addOct 25, 2023How We Built Our Chickshaw | Pantry Chat Podcast ShortWe’re all busy and have a lot on our schedules, and sometimes we only have time for a quick podcast. Come listen to this podcast short as we answer your questions in a short amount of time.Today’s question is how Josh built our chickshaw.For more information and more great Homesteading Family content, visit the website here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/using-chickens-to-restore-land/Yes! You can *Confidently Fill Your Shelves With Safe, Healthy, Home-Canned Meals*! Sign up today for Carolyn's FREE 4 day video workshop!...and start filling your pantry with delicious, easy meals!!3 minplaylist_addOct 21, 2023Can You Make Cheese From Frozen Milk? | Pantry Chat Podcast ShortWe’re all busy and have a lot on our schedules, and sometimes we only have time for a quick podcast. Come listen to this podcast short as we answer your questions in a short amount of time.Today’s question is whether or not you can make cheese from previously frozen milk.For more information and more great Homesteading Family content, visit the website here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/can-you-make-cheese-from-store-bought-milk/Yes! You can *Confidently Fill Your Shelves With Safe, Healthy, Home-Canned Meals*! Sign up today for Carolyn's FREE 4 day video workshop!...and start filling your pantry with delicious, easy meals!!2 minplaylist_addOct 18, 2023What Freeze Dryer Do We Use? | Pantry Chat Podcast ShortWe’re all busy and have a lot on our schedules, and sometimes we only have time for a quick podcast. Come listen to this podcast short as we answer your questions in a short amount of time.Today’s question is answering what freeze dryer we use.For more information and my one-year review of the Harvest Right freeze dryer, visit the website here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/harvest-right-freeze-dryer-1-year-review/Yes! You can *Confidently Fill Your Shelves With Safe, Healthy, Home-Canned Meals*! Sign up today for Carolyn's FREE 4 day video workshop!...and start filling your pantry with delicious, easy meals!!3 minplaylist_addOct 14, 2023Carolyn with Abby's Elderberry | Pantry Chat 145Yes! You can *Confidently Fill Your Shelves With Safe, Healthy, Home-Canned Meals*! Sign up today for Carolyn's FREE 4 day video workshop!...and start filling your pantry with delicious, easy meals!!47 minplaylist_addOct 11, 2023How Do We Store Empty Mason Jars? | Pantry Chat Podcast ShortWe’re all busy and have a lot on our schedules, and sometimes we only have time for a quick podcast. Come listen to this podcast short as we answer your questions in a short amount of time.Today’s question answers how we store our extra Mason jars.For more information and more great Homesteading Family content, visit the website here: https://homesteadingfamily.comYes! You can *Confidently Fill Your Shelves With Safe, Healthy, Home-Canned Meals*! Sign up today for Carolyn's FREE 4 day video workshop!...and start filling your pantry with delicious, easy meals!!4 minplaylist_addOct 4, 2023Where to Buy Rennet and Calcium Chloride for Cheese Making | Pantry Chat Podcast ShortWe’re all busy and have a lot on our schedules, and sometimes we only have time for a quick podcast. Come listen to this podcast short as we answer your questions in a short amount of time.Today’s question answers where we purchase our calcium chloride and rennet for cheese making.For more information and more great Homesteading Family content, visit the website here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/can-you-make-cheese-from-store-bought-milk/Yes! You can *Confidently Fill Your Shelves With Safe, Healthy, Home-Canned Meals*! Sign up today for Carolyn's FREE 4 day video workshop!...and start filling your pantry with delicious, easy meals!!3 minplaylist_addSep 27, 2023How to find Local Farmers Selling Their Products | Pantry Chat Podcast ShortWe’re all busy and have a lot on our schedules, and sometimes we only have time for a quick podcast. Come listen to this podcast short as we answer your questions in a short amount of time.Today’s question answers how to find local farmers that sell their products.For more information and more great Homesteading Family content, visit the website here: https://homesteadingfamily.comYes! You can *Confidently Fill Your Shelves With Safe, Healthy, Home-Canned Meals*! Sign up today for Carolyn's FREE 4 day video workshop!...and start filling your pantry with delicious, easy meals!!4 minplaylist_addSep 23, 2023How To Store Elderberry Wine | Pantry Chat Podcast ShortWe’re all busy and have a lot on our schedules, and sometimes we only have time for a quick podcast. Come listen to this podcast short as we answer your questions in a short amount of time.Today’s question is whether or not our homemade elderberry wine needs to be refrigerated or if it’s shelf-stable.For more information and more great Homesteading Family content, visit the website here: https://homesteadingfamily.comYes! You can *Confidently Fill Your Shelves With Safe, Healthy, Home-Canned Meals*! Sign up today for Carolyn's FREE 4 day video workshop!...and start filling your pantry with delicious, easy meals!!2 minplaylist_addSep 20, 2023Have We Lost Pollinators? | Pantry Chat Podcast ShortWe’re all busy and have a lot on our schedules, and sometimes we only have time for a quick podcast. Come listen to this podcast short as we answer your questions in a short amount of time.With all the work we’ve been doing on our homestead, we were asked whether we noticed a decline in pollinators.For more information and more great Homesteading Family content, visit the website here: https://homesteadingfamily.comYes! You can *Confidently Fill Your Shelves With Safe, Healthy, Home-Canned Meals*! Sign up today for Carolyn's FREE 4 day video workshop!...and start filling your pantry with delicious, easy meals!!5 minplaylist_addSep 13, 2023Tips for Making Fermented Ginger Carrots | Pantry Chat Podcast ShortWe’re all busy and have a lot on our schedules, and sometimes we only have time for a quick podcast. Come listen to this podcast short as we answer your questions in a short amount of time.Today’s question is answering whether or not you can add more carrots to an already existing batch of fermented carrots.For more information and more great Homesteading Family content, visit the website here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/homemade-fermented-ginger-carrots/Yes! You can *Confidently Fill Your Shelves With Safe, Healthy, Home-Canned Meals*! Sign up today for Carolyn's FREE 4 day video workshop!...and start filling your pantry with delicious, easy meals!!3 minplaylist_addSep 9, 2023Using Pomona's Pectin for Making Fruit Leather | Pantry Chat Podcast ShortWe’re all busy and have a lot on our schedules, and sometimes we only have time for a quick podcast. Come listen to this podcast short as we answer your questions in a short amount of time.Today we’re answering the question about using Pomona’s Pectin when making fruit leather.For more information and more great Homesteading Family content, visit the website here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/easy-fruit-leather-recipe/Yes! You can *Confidently Fill Your Shelves With Safe, Healthy, Home-Canned Meals*! Sign up today for Carolyn's FREE 4 day video workshop!...and start filling your pantry with delicious, easy meals!!3 minplaylist_addSep 6, 2023Adding Spices or Peppers to Homemade Pickles | Pantry Chat Podcast ShortYes! You can *Confidently Fill Your Shelves With Safe, Healthy, Home-Canned Meals*! Sign up today for Carolyn's FREE 4 day video workshop!...and start filling your pantry with delicious, easy meals!!2 minplaylist_addAug 30, 2023Rinsing Tomatoes in Vinegar BEFORE Storing? | Pantry Chat Podcast SHORTWe’re all busy and have a lot on our schedules, and sometimes we only have time for a quick podcast. Come listen to this podcast short as we answer your questions in a short amount of time.Today’s podcast short is all about how to preserve tomatoes in olive oil (and whether or not using a vinegar bath is necessary beforehand).For more information and more great Homesteading Family content, visit the website here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/dehydrating-tomatoes-three-easy-ways/Yes! You can *Confidently Fill Your Shelves With Safe, Healthy, Home-Canned Meals*! Sign up today for Carolyn's FREE 4 day video workshop!...and start filling your pantry with delicious, easy meals!!5 minplaylist_addAug 23, 2023Root Cellaring Vegetables | Pantry Chat Podcast SHORTWe’re all busy and have a lot on our schedules, and sometimes we only have time for a quick podcast. Come listen to this podcast short as we answer your questions in a short amount of time.Today’s podcast short is all about root cellaring vegetables. We’ve been learning a lot about this topic as we’re currently building our in-ground root cellar. Here are some of our favorite resources.For more information and more great Homesteading Family content, visit the website here: https://homesteadingfamily.comLinks Mentioned (these may be affiliate links)Root Cellaring Book: https://amzn.to/3f2zcd2Your Root Cellar Book: https://amzn.to/3f9mCJ9Yes! You can *Confidently Fill Your Shelves With Safe, Healthy, Home-Canned Meals*! Sign up today for Carolyn's FREE 4 day video workshop!...and start filling your pantry with delicious, easy meals!!4 minplaylist_addAug 16, 2023What Tools Go With Me EVERY Time I Go to the Garden? | Pantry Chat Podcast SHORTWe’re all busy and have a lot on our schedules, and sometimes we only have time for a quick podcast. Come listen to this podcast short as we answer your questions in a short amount of time.Today’s podcast short is all about the tools that always go with me out into the garden.For more information and more great Homesteading Family content, visit the website here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/best-tools-for-the-garden/Yes! You can *Confidently Fill Your Shelves With Safe, Healthy, Home-Canned Meals*! Sign up today for Carolyn's FREE 4 day video workshop!...and start filling your pantry with delicious, easy meals!!3 minplaylist_addAug 12, 2023What Wild Game Do We Harvest? | Pantry Chat Podcast SHORTWe’re all busy and have a lot on our schedules, and sometimes we only have time for a quick podcast. Come listen to this podcast short as we answer your questions in a short amount of time.Today’s podcast short is all about the wild game that we harvest near us (and what we put up for the year).For more information and more great Homesteading Family content, visit the website here: https://homesteadingfamily.comYes! You can *Confidently Fill Your Shelves With Safe, Healthy, Home-Canned Meals*! Sign up today for Carolyn's FREE 4 day video workshop!...and start filling your pantry with delicious, easy meals!!3 minplaylist_addAug 9, 2023What’s a Good Lung Tonic? | Pantry Chat Podcast SHORTWe’re all busy and have a lot on our schedules, and sometimes we only have time for a quick podcast. Come listen to this podcast short as we answer your questions in a short amount of time.Today’s podcast short is all about a good lung tonic. As with all herbal things, we can make a few recommendations, but you need to make sure it’s a good fit for your body and always check with your physician before incorporating this into your life.Be sure to check out this free series on Healthy Healing at Home: https://homesteadingfamily.com/HHHFor more information and more great Homesteading Family content, visit the website here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/15-medicinal-herbs-to-grow/Yes! You can *Confidently Fill Your Shelves With Safe, Healthy, Home-Canned Meals*! Sign up today for Carolyn's FREE 4 day video workshop!...and start filling your pantry with delicious, easy meals!!4 minplaylist_addAug 5, 2023Involving Children on the Homestead - How We Get 11 Children on Board!Homesteading with children sounds extremely difficult, especially for large families or those with younger children. The truth is, by teaching our children traditional skills at a young age, they'll become contributing members of and huge assets to the family as they get older. Let's discuss how to involve children on the homestead so that they learn to love it.Read more and listen to my podcast interview with Lisa from Farmhouse on Boone here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/tips-for-homesteading-with-children/Links Mentioned:In the Homestead Kitchen Magazine: Potatoes Edition. Get your copy here: https://classes.homesteadingfamily.com/homestead-kitchen-magazineTime Stamps0:00 - Chit Chat11:45 - Freeze Drying Berries13:35 - Keeping bugs off hanging game meat15:09 - Homesteading with Children16:25 - Happy vs Joy19:18 - Teaching Confidence23:58 - Give Kids Peace25:14 - Give Kids a Team26:52 - Give Kids a Sense of Accomplishment28:23 - Give Kids Character30:43 - Give Ki…35 minplaylist_addAug 2, 2023Can You Freeze Raw Milk? | Pantry Chat Podcast SHORTWe’re all busy and have a lot on our schedules, and sometimes we only have time for a quick podcast. Come listen to this podcast short as we answer your questions in a short amount of time.Today’s podcast short is all about whether or not you can freeze raw milk. The short answer is YES! But listen to this episode for a couple of tricks when freezing milk for a better end result.For more information and more great Homesteading Family content, visit the website here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/how-to-freeze-milk/Yes! You can *Confidently Fill Your Shelves With Safe, Healthy, Home-Canned Meals*! Sign up today for Carolyn's FREE 4 day video workshop!...and start filling your pantry with delicious, easy meals!!3 minplaylist_addJul 29, 2023Feeding Chickens Pre-Ground Pellet Mix Instead of Foraging? | Pantry Chat Podcast SHORTWe’re all busy and have a lot on our schedules, and sometimes we only have time for a quick podcast. Come listen to this podcast short as we answer your questions in a short amount of time.Today’s podcast short is all about why we feed our chickens a pre-ground pellet mix instead of letting them forage for food the natural way.For more information and more great Homesteading Family content, visit the website here: https://homesteadingfamily.comYes! You can *Confidently Fill Your Shelves With Safe, Healthy, Home-Canned Meals*! Sign up today for Carolyn's FREE 4 day video workshop!...and start filling your pantry with delicious, easy meals!!4 minplaylist_addJul 22, 2023Are your chickens resilient? (Feeding Chickens in hard times)What would we do if we didn't have access to chicken feed? How would we feed our chickens in hard times? Our guest Dalia from Chickenlandia is here to share her tips with us today.For more information and the show notes, visit the blog post here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/what-to-feed-chickens-without-chicken-feed/Yes! You can *Confidently Fill Your Shelves With Safe, Healthy, Home-Canned Meals*! Sign up today for Carolyn's FREE 4 day video workshop!...and start filling your pantry with delicious, easy meals!!53 minplaylist_addJul 19, 2023Meat Chicken Breeds | Pantry Chat Podcast SHORTWe’re all busy and have a lot on our schedules, and sometimes we only have time for a quick podcast. Come listen to this podcast short as we answer your questions in a short amount of time.Today’s podcast short is all about ordering sexed or straight-run meat chickens. Is there a benefit of getting males or females and what we do.For more information and more great Homesteading Family content, visit the website here: https://homesteadingfamily.comYes! You can *Confidently Fill Your Shelves With Safe, Healthy, Home-Canned Meals*! Sign up today for Carolyn's FREE 4 day video workshop!...and start filling your pantry with delicious, easy meals!!2 minplaylist_addJul 12, 2023Clabbered Milk | Pantry Chat Podcast SHORTWe’re all busy and have a lot on our schedules, and sometimes we only have time for a quick podcast. Come listen to this podcast short as we answer your questions in a short amount of time.Today’s podcast short is all about storing a small amount of clabbered milk for longer periods of time if you want to take a break from making clabbered milk.For more information, links mentioned, and more great Homesteading Family content, visit this blog post with more tips on making homemade dairy practical: https://homesteadingfamily.com/making-homemade-dairy-practical/Yes! You can *Confidently Fill Your Shelves With Safe, Healthy, Home-Canned Meals*! Sign up today for Carolyn's FREE 4 day video workshop!...and start filling your pantry with delicious, easy meals!!2 minplaylist_addJul 8, 2023The Ultimate Homestead Pig? Here's why! | Pantry ChatWelcome back to another episode of the Pantry Chat: Food for Thought. In today’s episode, we’re discussing the reasons why we think the Kune Kune pig is the perfect homestead pig. We’ve raised many breeds in the past but never kept year-round pigs nor raised our own breeding stock… until now!With the Kune Kune pig, we can keep them year-round and raise a lot of pork as well as our year’s supply of lard for FREE! Listen to today’s episode to learn how we do this and why you may want to consider raising Kune Kune pigs yourself.For more information, links mentioned, and more great Homesteading Family content, visit this blog post with more on Kune Kune pigs: https://homesteadingfamily.com/kune-kune-pigs/Yes! You can *Confidently Fill Your Shelves With Safe, Healthy, Home-Canned Meals*! Sign up today for Carolyn's FREE 4 day video workshop!...and start filling your pantry with delicious, easy meals!!29 minplaylist_addJul 5, 2023Onion Varieties | Pantry Chat Podcast SHORTWe’re all busy and have a lot on our schedules, and sometimes we only have time for a quick podcast. Come listen to this podcast short as we answer your questions in a short amount of time.Today’s podcast short is all about onion varieties and which are better for long-term storage vs. the fresh eating varieties.For more information, links mentioned, and more great Homesteading Family content, visit this blog post with more onion growing tips here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/growing-onions-from-seed/Yes! You can *Confidently Fill Your Shelves With Safe, Healthy, Home-Canned Meals*! Sign up today for Carolyn's FREE 4 day video workshop!...and start filling your pantry with delicious, easy meals!!2 minplaylist_addJul 1, 2023Supporting Tomatoes | Pantry Chat Podcast SHORTWe’re all busy and have a lot on our schedules, and sometimes we only have time for a quick podcast. Come listen to this podcast short as we answer your questions in a short amount of time.Today’s podcast short is all about how we grow and trellis tomatoes inside our DIY hoop house or bean tunnel.For more information, links mentioned, and more great Homesteading Family content, visit this blog post with more gardening tips here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/how-to-plant-tomato-plants/Yes! You can *Confidently Fill Your Shelves With Safe, Healthy, Home-Canned Meals*! Sign up today for Carolyn's FREE 4 day video workshop!...and start filling your pantry with delicious, easy meals!!3 minplaylist_addJun 28, 2023What is our garden size? | Pantry Chat Podcast SHORTWe’re all busy and have a lot on our schedules, and sometimes we only have time for a quick podcast. Come listen to this podcast short as we answer your questions in a short amount of time.Today’s podcast short is all about how much growing space we have here on the homestead. This is kind of a difficult question to answer, especially because we’re continually expanding every year in effort to grow more food. Here’s our best answer to this question.For more information, links mentioned, and more great Homesteading Family content, visit this blog post with more gardening tips here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/first-time-garden-planning/Yes! You can *Confidently Fill Your Shelves With Safe, Healthy, Home-Canned Meals*! Sign up today for Carolyn's FREE 4 day video workshop!...and start filling your pantry with delicious, easy meals!!5 minplaylist_addJun 24, 2023Who knew your could grow THIS staple!?! Stop buying it at the store! | Pantry Chat PodcastIf you want to have a sustainable oil source (that's not from animal fats) then consider growing and pressing your own seed and nut oils.Join me with my guest Bevin Cohen from @SmallHouseFarm as we break down everything you need to know about pressing your own seed and nut oils.We're clarifying the misinformation that all seed oils are unhealthy, as well as discussing the supplies needed to press your own oil and the sustainability of pressing enough oil for your family each year.For more information and links mentioned in this podcast, check out the blog post here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/growing-pressing-your-own-seed-oil/LINKS MENTIONED:- Oil Press Starter Kit: https://www.smallhousefarm.com/product/the-complete-oil-pressing-kit/- Bevin's Website Small House Farm: www.smallhousefarm.com- Seeds and Weeds Podcast: www.seedsandweedspodcast.comTIME STAMPS:0:00 - Chit Chat8:13 - The Importance of Fat12:00 - Plants that can be pressed for oil24:00 - Are seed oils…51 minplaylist_addJun 21, 2023Planting Perennials | Pantry Chat Podcast SHORTWe’re all busy and have a lot on our schedules, and sometimes we only have time for a quick podcast. Come listen to this podcast short as we answer your questions in a short amount of time.Today’s podcast short is all about planting perennials. Perennials are an essential part of our garden and food forests here on the homestead. We consider these kinds of crops as the retirement program on the homestead!For more information, links mentioned, and more great Homesteading Family content, visit the website here: https://homesteadingfamily.comYes! You can *Confidently Fill Your Shelves With Safe, Healthy, Home-Canned Meals*! Sign up today for Carolyn's FREE 4 day video workshop!...and start filling your pantry with delicious, easy meals!!4 minplaylist_addJun 17, 2023Why We Plant Densely | Pantry Chat Podcast SHORTWe’re all busy and have a lot on our schedules, and sometimes we only have time for a quick podcast. Come listen to this podcast short as we answer your questions in a short amount of time.Today’s podcast short is all about planting seeds densely vs planting at the spacing recommended on the seed packet. More than just germination rates, there are other reasons we like to plant densely!For more information, links mentioned, and more great Homesteading Family content, visit the website here: https://homesteadingfamily.comYes! You can *Confidently Fill Your Shelves With Safe, Healthy, Home-Canned Meals*! Sign up today for Carolyn's FREE 4 day video workshop!...and start filling your pantry with delicious, easy meals!!5 minplaylist_addJun 14, 2023How Much Food We Grow for Our Family | Pantry Chat Podcast SHORTWe’re all busy and have a lot on our schedules, and sometimes we only have time for a quick podcast. Come listen to this podcast short as we answer your questions in a short amount of time.Today’s podcast short is all about growing food for our large family and ways we are expanding our gardens! Though we have added another baby at this point, we’re still trying to increase the amount of food we grow year after year.For more information, links mentioned, and more great Homesteading Family content, visit this blog post with more gardening tips here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/first-time-garden-planning/Yes! You can *Confidently Fill Your Shelves With Safe, Healthy, Home-Canned Meals*! Sign up today for Carolyn's FREE 4 day video workshop!...and start filling your pantry with delicious, easy meals!!3 minplaylist_addJun 10, 2023Multi-Species Rotational Grazing for the Small Homestead | Pantry ChatRotational grazing is not a new concept. It's been around since creation. How to mimic nature and utilize these methods on a homestead has been taught very well by people such as Joel Salatin and Greg Judy.After years of studying, implementing, making adjustments, and narrowing down how to make these methods work on a smaller scale, we've finally found a flow that's making huge strides to improve the pastures on our homestead.Five years ago, the same amount of pasture couldn't even sustain four sheep. Now it can sustain a dairy cow, eight sheep, 70 laying hens, over 400 meat chickens, and some pigs each year.So how do we take these rotational grazing methods and scale them down for the small homesteader (or even someone raising backyard chickens)? I'm glad you asked! Check out today's new Pantry Chat here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/rotational-grazing-for-the-small-homestead/Yes! You can *Confidently Fill Your Shelves With Safe, Healthy, Home-Canned Meals*! Sign up today fo…31 minplaylist_addJun 7, 2023Storing Canned Food Safely | Pantry Chat Podcast SHORTWe’re all busy and have a lot on our schedules, and sometimes we only have time for a quick podcast. Come listen to this podcast short as we answer your questions in a short amount of time.Today’s podcast short is all about how to store canned food safely so it lasts as long as possible on the pantry shelf.For more information, links mentioned, and more great Homesteading Family content, visit this blog post with more canning tips here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/canning-mistakes-to-avoid/Yes! You can *Confidently Fill Your Shelves With Safe, Healthy, Home-Canned Meals*! Sign up today for Carolyn's FREE 4 day video workshop!...and start filling your pantry with delicious, easy meals!!3 minplaylist_addJun 3, 2023Abundance Plus/Discovering Home Series| Pantry Chat ShortA few months ago, Josh and I had the opportunity to film an episode of a show called Discovering Home for Abundance Plus. If you are not familiar with this network, you need to check it out. Think of Abundance Plus like Netflix and Facebook for Homesteaders. It is good shows that are family friendly, so you won't mind your little ones watching along. They offer Netflix style docu-series, Master Classes, a learning library, and even texting access to some of the top homesteaders across the country. This is the stuff YouTube won't let you see. As a member you have access to everything through an App you can stream from all your devices. There is also a community platform as well, where you have access to other members around the world to connect and learn from. You can also connect with members on a hyper local level. They don't just offer shows, and how to stuff, they offer discounts with some retailers you may already be using! The discounts are huge, and members usually find that with…10 minplaylist_addJun 3, 2023Storing Arnica Oil | Pantry Chat Podcast SHORTWe’re all busy and have a lot on our schedules, and sometimes we only have time for a quick podcast. Come listen to this podcast short as we answer your questions in a short amount of time.Today’s podcast short is all about how to store arnica oil to maintain the most medicinal properties.For more information, links mentioned, and more great Homesteading Family content, visit this blog post with more tips here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/how-to-make-arnica-oil/Yes! You can *Confidently Fill Your Shelves With Safe, Healthy, Home-Canned Meals*! Sign up today for Carolyn's FREE 4 day video workshop!...and start filling your pantry with delicious, easy meals!!2 minplaylist_addMay 31, 2023Using a Measuring Stick for Garden Planting | Pantry Chat Podcast SHORTWe’re all busy and have a lot on our schedules, and sometimes we only have time for a quick podcast. Come listen to this podcast short as we answer your questions in a short amount of time.Today’s podcast short is all about how we use a measuring stick in the garden! It’s a great time-saving hack.For more information, links mentioned, and more great Homesteading Family content, visit this blog post with more gardening tips here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/garden-planning-tips/Yes! You can *Confidently Fill Your Shelves With Safe, Healthy, Home-Canned Meals*! Sign up today for Carolyn's FREE 4 day video workshop!...and start filling your pantry with delicious, easy meals!!2 minplaylist_addMay 24, 2023Supplies Needed for a Milk Cow | Pantry Chat Podcast SHORTWe’re all busy and have a lot on our schedules, and sometimes we only have time for a quick podcast. Come listen to this podcast short as we answer your questions in a short amount of time.Today’s podcast short is all about the supplies needed for a dairy cow.For more information on what to do with raw milk, check out this blog post here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/what-to-do-with-raw-milk/Yes! You can *Confidently Fill Your Shelves With Safe, Healthy, Home-Canned Meals*! Sign up today for Carolyn's FREE 4 day video workshop!...and start filling your pantry with delicious, easy meals!!7 minplaylist_addMay 20, 2023Instant vs. Active Dry Yeast | Pantry Chat Podcast ShortWe’re all busy and have a lot on our schedules, and sometimes we only have time for a quick podcast. Come listen to this podcast short as we answer your questions in a short amount of time.Today’s podcast short is about the difference between active dry yeast and instant dry yeast.Check out our Pantry Chat podcast for more of these podcast shorts!Yes! You can *Confidently Fill Your Shelves With Safe, Healthy, Home-Canned Meals*! Sign up today for Carolyn's FREE 4 day video workshop!...and start filling your pantry with delicious, easy meals!!3 minplaylist_addMay 17, 2023Storing Compost | Pantry Chat Podcast ShortWe’re all busy and have a lot on our schedules, and sometimes we only have time for a quick podcast. Come listen to this podcast short as we answer your questions in a short amount of time.Today’s podcast short is all about storing compost for long-term so it doesn’t leech nutrients. If you don’t have a large shed or barn to store your compost, these are our tips.For more information, links mentioned, and more great Homesteading Family content, visit the blog post here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/how-to-make-compost-the-easy-way/Yes! You can *Confidently Fill Your Shelves With Safe, Healthy, Home-Canned Meals*! Sign up today for Carolyn's FREE 4 day video workshop!...and start filling your pantry with delicious, easy meals!!2 minplaylist_addMay 10, 2023Bone Healing Comfrey Compress | Pantry Chat Podcast ShortWe’re all busy and have a lot on our schedules, and sometimes we only have time for a quick podcast. Come listen to this podcast short as we answer your questions in a short amount of time.Today’s podcast short is all about using a comfrey compress for healing broken bones.For more information, links mentioned, and more great Homesteading Family content, visit the blog post here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/bone-healing-comfrey-compress/Yes! You can *Confidently Fill Your Shelves With Safe, Healthy, Home-Canned Meals*! Sign up today for Carolyn's FREE 4 day video workshop!...and start filling your pantry with delicious, easy meals!!3 minplaylist_addMay 6, 2023Getting Rid of Chemicals in Soil | Pantry Chat Podcast ShortWe’re all busy and have a lot on our schedules, and sometimes we only have time for a quick podcast. Come listen to this podcast short as we answer your questions in a short amount of time.Today’s podcast short is all about restoring the soil and getting rid of chemicals from fields that have previously been sprayed. How long will it take, can you use the ground in the meantime, and our recommendations for the next steps in improving and restoring the soil.For more information, links mentioned, and more great Homesteading Family content, visit the blog post here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/how-to-test-soil-ph/Yes! You can *Confidently Fill Your Shelves With Safe, Healthy, Home-Canned Meals*! Sign up today for Carolyn's FREE 4 day video workshop!...and start filling your pantry with delicious, easy meals!!4 minplaylist_addMay 3, 2023Home Dairy Products vs. Store-Bought | Pantry Chat Podcast ShortWe’re all busy and have a lot on our schedules, and sometimes we only have time for a quick podcast. Come listen to this podcast short as we answer your questions in a short amount of time.Today’s podcast short is all about the differences in raw milk products, what they’re called and the difference in terminology between homemade dairy products and store-bought.For more information, links mentioned, and more great Homesteading Family content, visit the blog post here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/what-to-do-with-raw-milk/Yes! You can *Confidently Fill Your Shelves With Safe, Healthy, Home-Canned Meals*! Sign up today for Carolyn's FREE 4 day video workshop!...and start filling your pantry with delicious, easy meals!!6 minplaylist_addApr 29, 2023Knife Sharpening with Patrick Roerhman | Pantry ChatJoin me in this Pantry Chat episode with Patrick Roherman from @MTknives as we discuss all things sharp.For more information, check out the blog post that accompanies this video: https://homesteadingfamily.com/knife-sharpening-basics/Check out Patrick's Knife Sharpening class inside the School of Traditional Skills here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/STS_Member_nTIME STAMPS:0:00 - Chit Chat9:35 - About Patrick13:08 - Why Sharp Knives are Important17:24 - The Safety of a Sharp Knife20:53 - How to Get Started23:53 - Inspecting Knives25:55 - Rusty Knives27:27 - Sharpening Methods32:23 - Sharpening Stones36:29 - Correct Direction (Pushing or Pulling)~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~MORE ABOUT US!WELCOME! We're so glad you're here! We are Josh and Carolyn Thomas. Together with our nine children, we are The Homesteading Family where we’re living a self-sustainable life in beautiful North Idaho. Let us welcome you and show you a bit about us here: http://bit.ly/HFWelcomeVideoGrow, P…42 minplaylist_addApr 26, 2023Keeping Cats OUT of the Garden | Pantry Chat Podcast ShortWe’re all busy and have a lot on our schedules, and sometimes we only have time for a quick podcast. Come listen to this podcast short as we answer your questions in a short amount of time.Today’s podcast short is all about how to keep cats and other pests out of the garden. Though we haven’t perfected this, here are some of our tips.For more information, links mentioned, and more great Homesteading Family content, visit the blog post here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/first-time-garden-planning/Yes! You can *Confidently Fill Your Shelves With Safe, Healthy, Home-Canned Meals*! Sign up today for Carolyn's FREE 4 day video workshop!...and start filling your pantry with delicious, easy meals!!4 minplaylist_addApr 22, 2023Pros and Cons of Adding Blood to Compost or the Garden | Pantry Chat Podcast ShortWe’re all busy and have a lot on our schedules, and sometimes we only have time for a quick podcast. Come listen to this podcast short as we answer your questions in a short amount of time.Today’s podcast short is talking all about the pros and cons of adding blood to your compost piles. For many people who butcher their own meat, this is often something we need to dispose of. But what if this blood could be put to better use than simply dumped out? Learn our tips on composting blood in this podcast short.For more information, links mentioned, and more great Homesteading Family content, visit the blog post here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/can-you-compost-meat/Yes! You can *Confidently Fill Your Shelves With Safe, Healthy, Home-Canned Meals*! Sign up today for Carolyn's FREE 4 day video workshop!...and start filling your pantry with delicious, easy meals!!5 minplaylist_addApr 19, 20234 Types of Spring Gardening | Pantry Chat Podcast ShortWe’re all busy and have a lot on our schedules, and sometimes we only have time for a quick podcast. Come listen to this podcast short as we answer your questions in a short amount of time.Today’s podcast short is talking all about four different methods for starting an early spring garden. Including which crops work best when planted in the early spring, when you can plant (depending on your weather), and more.For more information, links mentioned, and more great Homesteading Family content, visit the blog post here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/early-spring-gardening-tips/Yes! You can *Confidently Fill Your Shelves With Safe, Healthy, Home-Canned Meals*! Sign up today for Carolyn's FREE 4 day video workshop!...and start filling your pantry with delicious, easy meals!!9 minplaylist_addApr 12, 2023Warming Up Your Soil | Pantry Chat Podcast ShortWe’re all busy and have a lot on our schedules, and sometimes we only have time for a quick podcast. Come listen to this podcast short as we answer your questions in a short amount of time.Today’s podcast short is talking all about warming up your garden soil so you can get crops in the ground sooner!For more information, links mentioned, and more great Homesteading Family content, visit the blog post here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/early-spring-gardening-tips/Yes! You can *Confidently Fill Your Shelves With Safe, Healthy, Home-Canned Meals*! Sign up today for Carolyn's FREE 4 day video workshop!...and start filling your pantry with delicious, easy meals!!9 minplaylist_addApr 8, 2023Soil Temperature (Friable definition) | Pantry Chat Podcast ShortWe’re all busy and have a lot on our schedules, and sometimes we only have time for a quick podcast. Listen to this podcast short as we answer your questions in a short amount of time.Today’s podcast short talks about WHEN you can begin planting out in the garden! We discuss what friable soil means and what happens if you start gardening too soon.For more information, links mentioned, and more great Homesteading Family content, visit the blog post here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/early-spring-gardening-tips/Yes! You can *Confidently Fill Your Shelves With Safe, Healthy, Home-Canned Meals*! Sign up today for Carolyn's FREE 4 day video workshop!...and start filling your pantry with delicious, easy meals!!4 minplaylist_addApr 5, 2023Early Spring Gardening | Pantry Chat Podcast ShortWe’re all busy and have a lot on our schedules, and sometimes we only have time for a quick podcast. Come listen to this podcast short as we answer your questions in a short amount of time.Today’s podcast short talks all about early spring gardening! This isn’t a technical time on the calendar but more regarding your last frost date. It’s when your ground begins to be workable, and you’re no longer dealing with hard freezes but rather light frosts.So what can be done in the garden in early spring? Plenty!Grab yourself a Clyde's Garden Planner and use code "HOMESTEADINGFAMILY" for 10% off your purchase: https://homesteadingfamily.com/ClydesYTFor more information, links mentioned, and more great Homesteading Family content, visit the blog post here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/early-spring-gardening-tips/Yes! You can *Confidently Fill Your Shelves With Safe, Healthy, Home-Canned Meals*! Sign up today for Carolyn's FREE 4 day video workshop!...and start filling you…4 minplaylist_addApr 1, 2023Mistakes to Avoid When Designing Your Permaculture HomesteadIf you're looking to implement permaculture design on your homestead or even on a suburban lot, you're in the right place. Join me as I discuss permaculture design, along with the most common mistakes to avoid, with Nicholas Burtner from @schoolofpermaculture .For more tips, visit the blog post here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/permaculture-design-mistakes-to-avoid/- Take Nicholas' course Homestead Planning and Design at the School of Traditional Skills: https://homesteadingfamily.com/STS_Member_n- Find Nicholas at The School of Permaculture: https://schoolofpermaculture.com/- Check out the book, Small-Scale Grain Raising: https://homesteadingfamily.com/small-scale-grain-raising-book~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~MORE ABOUT US!WELCOME! We're so glad you're here! We are Josh and Carolyn Thomas. Together with our nine children, we are The Homesteading Family where we’re living a self-sustainable life in beautiful North Idaho. Let us welcome you and show you a bit about us here: http://…45 minplaylist_addMar 25, 2023Using Permaculture Methods for your Garden | Pantry Chat Podcast ShortLearn to use permaculture methods in your garden! If your garden is too far from your house, it can be easy to neglect it, causing crop loss.For more information on basic permaculture methods, visit this post about organizing your property's permaculture zones on the Homesteading Family website.Yes! You can *Confidently Fill Your Shelves With Safe, Healthy, Home-Canned Meals*! Sign up today for Carolyn's FREE 4 day video workshop!...and start filling your pantry with delicious, easy meals!!4 minplaylist_addMar 11, 2023Best Watering Systems for the Garden | Pantry Chat Podcast ShortWhat's the best watering system for the vegetable garden? It depends! And our answer may surprise you.For more information on our watering systems, visit this blog post on watering strategies in the garden on the Homesteading Family website.Yes! You can *Confidently Fill Your Shelves With Safe, Healthy, Home-Canned Meals*! Sign up today for Carolyn's FREE 4 day video workshop!...and start filling your pantry with delicious, easy meals!!4 minplaylist_addFeb 4, 2023Seed Details You Need to Know BEFORE you Plant! | Pantry ChatWe're all ready for the gardening season to come, but there are a few things we need to prepare for first! Such as ordering your seeds! If you haven't already ordered your seeds, we highly encourage you to do so soon. But how do you read those seed packets when it comes time to start your seeds indoors or plant them in the garden?That's what we're discussing today on this episode of the Pantry Chat. For more information and any links mentioned in this video, visit the blog post here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/how-to-read-seed-packets/~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~LINKS MENTIONED:- School of Traditional Skills: https://homesteadingfamily.com/STS_Member_n- In the Homestead Kitchen Magazine: https://homesteadingfamily.com/in-the-homestead-kitchen-yt- Clyde's Garden Planner (use code "homesteadingfamily.com" for 10% off at checkout): https://homesteadingfamily.com/clydes-garden-planner- Choosing Your Garden Seeds: https://homesteadingfamily.com/best-vegetable-garden-seeds/- When to Star…39 minplaylist_addJan 28, 2023Planning Your Garden: Planting Dates and Harvest Schedule | Pantry Chat Short*We’re all busy and have a lot on our schedules, and sometimes we only have time for a quick podcast. Come listen to this podcast **short **as we answer your questions in a short amount of time. **Today’s podcast short is answering the question of when you should plant your garden. Well, **it depends! **You first need to know and understand your first and last frost dates, then take into consideration your harvest dates. For more information, links mentioned, and more great Homesteading Family content, visit the blog post here: **https://homesteadingfamily.com/planning-your-garden-planting-dates-and-harvest-schedule*Yes! You can *Confidently Fill Your Shelves With Safe, Healthy, Home-Canned Meals*! Sign up today for Carolyn's FREE 4 day video workshop!...and start filling your pantry with delicious, easy meals!!7 minplaylist_addDec 14, 2022No More Stinky Chicken Coops! Use the DEEP LITTER METHOD instead! | Pantry ChatWhat is the deep litter method when it comes to raising backyard chickens? It's a way to keep healthy, happy chickens in a stink-free coop (no ammonia smell) by piling up shavings into a deep bed on the floor. If you use this method, the deep bedding also creates garden-ready compost simultaneously.Join me with Harvey Ussery as we discuss everything you need to know about getting started and maintaining the deep litter method in your chicken coop.For more information, visit the blog post here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/deep-litter-method~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~SHOP THIS VIDEO:- The Small Scale Poultry Flock Book: https://homesteadingfamily.com/small-scale-poultry-flock-book- Join School of Traditional Skills to get access to Harvey's class, "Backyard, Egg-Laying Chickens": https://homesteadingfamily.com/STS_Member_n~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~MORE ABOUT US!WELCOME! We're so glad you're here! We are Josh and Carolyn Thomas. Together with our nine children, we are The Homesteading Family…1 hr 10 minplaylist_addDec 7, 2022Want to Learn how to be Self Sufficient next year? Get Started Here! | Pantry ChatA lot of people are looking to start homesteading in some way right now, whether that's starting a garden, raising animals for meat or maybe backyard egg-laying chickens, or even just starting to cook more from scratch. If that's you, then watch today's Pantry Chat with Jessica Sowards from @RootsandRefugeFarm all about getting started with homesteading.For all the links and more info, visit the blog post here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/first-time-homesteader-with-jessica-sowards~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~LINKS MENTIONED:- Roots and Refuge website: https://rootsandrefuge.com/- The First Time Homesteader book: https://homesteadingfamily.com/first-time-homesteader-book~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~MORE ABOUT US!WELCOME! We're so glad you're here! We are Josh and Carolyn Thomas. Together with our nine children, we are The Homesteading Family where we’re living a self-sustainable life in beautiful North Idaho. Let us welcome you and show you a bit about us here: http://bit.ly/HFWelcomeVideo…45 minplaylist_addNov 23, 2022Butchering Your Own Meat...Could You Do it? (Next Level Homesteading!) | Pantry ChatHave you ever wondered if you could butcher meat? You might be surprised! In this episode of the Pantry Chat, we're discussing the best methods for getting started and some of our tips from our years of experience.For more info and links, visit the blog post here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/tips-for-butchering-meatTime Stamps0:00 - Chit Chat11:07 - Preserving With Paraffin Wax14:30 - Butchering Animals~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~LINKS MENTIONED:- School of Traditional Skills: https://homesteadingfamily.com/STS_Member_n- School of Traditional Skills email list (scroll to bottom of the page): https://homesteadingfamily.com/STS_Member_n- Free Canning Series: https://homesteadingfamily.com/MOYS-free-workshop~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~MORE ABOUT US!WELCOME! We're so glad you're here! We are Josh and Carolyn Thomas. Together with our nine children, we are The Homesteading Family where we’re living a self-sustainable life in beautiful North Idaho. Let us welcome you and show you a bit about…37 minplaylist_addOct 1, 2022How to Finance Your Homestead | The Pantry ChatWelcome to another episode of the Pantry Chat. This week we’re catching up with everything happening with us here on the homestead and answering some of your questions.If you'd like to join us for our soap making challenge inside the Homestead Kitchen Membership, click here: https://classes.homesteadingfamily.com/the-homestead-kitchen-membership-evrgrnAnd if you'd like to join Carolyn LIVE for her Abundant Pantry Canning webinar, you can sign up here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/apc-signup-yt~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Time Stamps0:00 – Chit Chat22:55 – Dream Cheese24:24 – Farm Watering System25:50 – Preserving Herbs in Salt and Sugar27:23 – Preserving Dairy Masterclass28:58 – Freeze Dryer Review32:32 – Raw Milk~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~MORE ABOUT US!WELCOME! We're so glad you're here! We are Josh and Carolyn Thomas. Together with our nine children, we are The Homesteading Family where we’re living a self-sustainable life in beautiful North Idaho. Let us welcome you a…27 minplaylist_addAug 24, 2022Using Medicinal Herbs on Farm Animals | Pantry ChatTraditional Skills Summit - 12 expert speakers. 4 info-packed days. 1 great outcome. September 12-15, this is THE online summit of 2022 to help you cultivate traditional homesteading skills with confidence... and it's FREE! Grab your seat here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/STS_HFLearn from Doc Jones of Homegrown Herbalist how to incorporate herbal medicine with your animal care. Great for use on pets and livestock for a natural approach to animal husbandry.For more information, links and show notes, visit the blog post here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/using-medicinal-herbs-on-farm-animalsCheck out Doc Jones on...- HomeGrown Herbalist online School of Botanical Medicine: https://homesteadingfamily.com/homegrown-herbalist-class- @HomeGrown Herbalist on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/homegrownherbalist- Website (HomeGrown Herbalist): https://homegrownherbalist.net/MORE ABOUT US!WELCOME! We're so glad you're here! We are Josh and Carolyn Thomas. Together with our n…32 minplaylist_addAug 17, 2022How to use herbs SAFELY at home with Doc Jones (Homegrown Herbalist) | Pantry Chat12 expert speakers. 4 info-packed days. 1 great outcome. September 12-15, this is THE online summit of 2022 to help you cultivate traditional homesteading skills with confidence... and it's FREE! Grab your seat here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/STS_HFLearning how to use herb medicine safely at home seems daunting. But it really shouldn't be! Learn to use herbs with confidence from Doc Jones of Home Grown Herbalist.For more information, visit the blog post here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/how-to-use-herb-medicine-safely-at-homeCheck out Doc Jones on...- HomeGrown Herbalist online School of Botanical Medicine: https://homesteadingfamily.com/homegrown-herbalist-class- @HomeGrown Herbalist on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/homegrownherbalist- Website (HomeGrown Herbalist): https://homegrownherbalist.net/MORE ABOUT US!WELCOME! We're so glad you're here! We are Josh and Carolyn Thomas. Together with our nine children, we are The Homesteading Family where we’re liv…26 minplaylist_addMay 4, 2022Are Quality Garden Tools worth the cost? With Will from Homestead Iron | Pantry ChatIn today's Pantry Chat we're talking with Will from Homestead Iron all about their quality garden tools. What makes garden tools high quality, and are they worth the extra cost?For more information, links, or to listen to the podcast, visit the blog post here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/quality-garden-toolsTIME STAMPS:0:00 - Chit Chat5:05 - Ox vs. Horse11:47 - Main Topic: Quality Garden ToolsLINKS MENTIONED:- Homestead Iron tools (use code "homesteadingfamily" for 10% off): https://homesteadiron.com/- Joe Mischka, Rural Heritage: https://www.ruralheritage.com/new_rh_website/index_green.shtml- Polyface Micro by Joel Salatin: https://homesteadingfamily.com/polyface-micro-yt- Gränsfors Bruk Axe: https://www.gransforsbruk.com/en/- My Favorite Tools + Tool Maintenance: https://homesteadingfamily.com/best-tools-for-the-garden~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~MORE ABOUT US!WELCOME! We're so glad you're here! We are Josh and Carolyn Thomas. Together with our nine children, we are The Hom…42 minplaylist_addApr 13, 2022Fermentation for preservation | The Pantry ChatWe usually think about fermentation in the short term, a few weeks, maybe even a few months, but today Carolyn shares tips on adding Fermentation to your long-term food supply plan (up to 2 years of storage).For more information:In The Homesteading Kitchen Digital Magazine - https://homesteadingfamily.com/n-homestead-kitchen-magazine-silverRedmond Salt - 15% off will be automatically applied when using this link.https://shop.redmond.life?afmc=homesteadingfamilyFermenting 101- https://homesteadingfamily.com/preservation-101-intro-to-fermentation/Ferment Resources - https://homesteadingfamily.com/?s=FermentHerbs - https://homesteadingfamily.com/herbs/Rendering Lard - https://homesteadingfamily.com/?s=lardTime Stamps0:00 - Chit Chat9:02 - In The Homesteading Kitchen Digital Magazine11:40 - Fermentation for PreservationMORE ABOUT US!WELCOME! We're so glad you're here! We are Josh and Carolyn Thomas. Together with our nine children, we are The Homesteading Family where w…30 minplaylist_addMar 9, 2022Best Preservation Tools on a Budget | The Pantry ChatWhat preservation tools do we recommend for a beginner on a budget? What's worth it, and what's not? Watch today's episode of the Pantry Chat to hear our best recommendations on how to get started with preservation and resiliency in the kitchen.For more information and links to the preservation tools we love and use visit the blog post here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/preservation-tools-on-a-budgetTo check out Homestead Iron visit their website here and be sure to use code "homesteadingfamily" for 10% off: https://homesteadingfamily.com/homestead-iron-ytTIME STAMPS:0:00 - Chit Chat14:50 - Canning Chicken17:22 - Growing Onions from Seed19:27 - Main Topic~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~MORE ABOUT US!WELCOME! We're so glad you're here! We are Josh and Carolyn Thomas. Together with our nine children, we are The Homesteading Family where we’re living a self-sustainable life in beautiful North Idaho. Let us welcome you and show you a bit about us here: http://bit.ly/HFWelcomeVideoGrow…33 minplaylist_addFeb 9, 2022Grow great ONIONS FROM SEED| Pantry Chat with Melissa K NorrisThis week's Pantry Chat we have a guest, and one of my best friends, Melissa K Norris! We're chatting about late winter in the garden and discussing growing onions from seed. Everything from when to start seeds indoors, how to grow them, what varieties are best, and even growing tips once they're in the garden.For more information, visit the blog post: https://homesteadingfamily.com/growing-onions-from-seedAnd to learn how to cure and store onions properly visit this post: homesteadingfamily.com/how-to-store-onionsWHERE TO FIND MELISSA:- On her website: https://melissaknorris.com- The Pioneering Today Podcast: https://melissaknorris.com/podcast-2- The Family Garden Plan (or Planner) Books: https://melissaknorris.com/mybooks/TIME STAMPS:0:00 - Chit Chat11:35 - Homesteading vs Prepping17:05 - Late Winter Garden Prep~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~MORE ABOUT US!WELCOME! We're so glad you're here! We are Josh and Carolyn Thomas. Together with our nine children, we are The Homesteading Fa…41 minplaylist_addJan 26, 2022Garden Planning Part 2 | The Pantry ChatWe're diving even deeper into our garden planning strategies and sharing it with you so you can plan out your best gardens yet. We're talking about everything from the garden calendar, when to plant, how to avoid harvest and preservation overwhelm in the fall, soil health, and watering systems.It's a jam-packed episode so grab a cup of coffee and come hang out with us!For more information and even more garden planning ideas, visit the blog post here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/first-time-garden-planningLINKS MENTIONED:- Clyde's Garden Planner (use code "homesteadingfamily.com" for 10% off): https://www.clydesvegetableplantingchart.com/new-products/clydes-garden-plannerTIME STAMPS:0:00 - Chit Chat11:00 - Congestion Remedy12:53 - Main Topic15:00 - Garden Calendar20:37 - Plotting the Garden25:07 - Main Crop Garden27:38 - Soil37:15 - Watering System~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~MORE ABOUT US!WELCOME! We're so glad you're here! We are Josh and Carolyn Thomas. Together with our…42 minplaylist_addJan 19, 2022Plan Your Best Garden PART 1 | The Pantry ChatRegardless of the space available to you, there are ways to maximize your garden space so you can grow as much as your area will allow. We're talking about garden planning basics in today's Pantry Chat!Learn practical ways to expand and extend your growing season, how to work WITH your climate rather than against it, what the MOST important thing in gardening is, plus other tips for getting your crops to produce the best they can.For even more tips (and other garden planning videos or podcasts) visit our blog post all about garden planning here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/first-time-garden-planning~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~LINKS MENTIONED:- Redmond Real Salt: https://redmond.life/collections/real-salt- Azure Standard: https://www.azurestandard.com/?a_aid=EWfmOQQSY2- Clyde's Garden Planner (use code "homesteadingfamily.com" for 10% off): https://www.clydesvegetableplantingchart.com/new-products/clydes-garden-plannerTIME STAMPS:0:00 - Chit Chat6:20 - Healthy Salt12:21 - Garden…35 minplaylist_addOct 27, 2021Affordable Clothing for the Homestead | The Pantry ChatLiving the homesteading lifestyle is definitely harder on clothing than suburban or urban living. So how do you source high-quality clothing that can be passed down from kid to kid, or even clothing that will last adults longer while maintaining the homesteading lifestyle?Here are our best tips! For more info, visit the blog post here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/affordable-clothing-for-the-homesteadLinks Mentioned:- To get on the waitlist for the Homestead Kitchen Membership and Meals On Your Shelf Challenge, sign up here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/canning-challenge-info- Box Ripening Green Tomatoes: https://youtu.be/sQCv3RLJ-as- Harvest Right Freeze Dryer: https://homesteadingfamily.com/harvest_right_ytTime Stamps:0:00 - Chit Chat9:06 - Composting Meat12:10 - Venus Fly Trap13:52 - Clothing on the Homestead~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~MORE ABOUT US!WELCOME! We're so glad you're here! We are Josh and Carolyn Thomas. Together with our nine children, we are The Homesteading F…35 minplaylist_addJun 16, 2021Backyard (or Homestead) Composting Made EasyIf you’ve been wondering what to do with that constant overflow of kitchen and yard debris that’s left after cooking and pruning … this is the episode for you. In short, you need to compost!In this episode of Pantry Chat, Josh and Carolyn get down and dirty with a short tutorial on the art and science of easy home composting. Grab your shovel (and a cold lemonade), and listen in!In this Episode: * Chit Chat: June is the “everything” month! * A homesteader’s trick to having a happy marriage * How the pigs are helping the compost heap * The beginning of cheese production * The dairy class is coming September 1st! * How to pressure can beef stew * The first step in composting (not “wear boots”) * What can and can’t be composted * A simple explanation of the science behind composting * How much space you’ll need for composting * How to build a simple composting space * What italian food has to do with composting * Get yourself a composting…38 minplaylist_addMay 21, 2021Prepping Your Pantry for Preserving SeasonOne of the most important aspects of a successful homestead is looking ahead. We’re constantly challenged by what needs to be done today, but with one eye fixed on what’s coming in the next few months as well. With a little planning, it doesn’t need to be overwhelming.In this episode of Pantry Chat, Josh and Carolyn get practical with an episode on preparing your pantry for the coming preserving season. If you need a break from weeding and milking, grab a cold lemonade, sit back, and listen in!*In this Episode:* * Chit Chat: The Pantry Chat episode schedule * Their new terrace garden area * Growing good food closer to the kitchen * Early spring crops * Getting the main crop in and fighting Flea Beetles * A short composting update * Filming the upcoming Dairy Class! * Which mixer makes better butter? * Getting your pantry ready for preserving season * The art of cycling through food stores * Cleaning the pantry when it’s less filled * May: The month…25 minplaylist_addApr 24, 2021Raising Chickens for EggsRaising chickens has been a staple practice of homesteads large and small for thousands of years. Our beautiful birds give us so much, from scratching and fertilizing the ground as they move across the property, to delivering that perfect unit of food called the egg.In this episode of Pantry Chat, Josh and Carolyn dive deep into the art and science (and love) of egg-laying chickens. This is one of the topics they get the most questions about, so take a break from the garden for a bit and tune in to this mini masterclass on raising chickens for eggs!*In this Episode:* * How they’re feeling as springtime gets into full swing * Two perfect springtime projects * The particular vegetable Josh is doubling down on * Question of the week: Can I can using an Instapot? * What chicken breeds you should start with * The difference between meat breeds and egg-laying breeds * Why you shouldn’t try for dual purposes in breeds * The “high-production” egg-laying breeds *…44 minplaylist_addMar 13, 2021How to Jumpstart Your Early Spring GardensIt’s time! It may not feel like it, depending on where you are in the world, but for Josh and Carolyn, it’s time to start making preparations for their early spring gardens. And of course, they’re here to share their thoughts on that with you ...In this episode of Pantry Chat, Josh and Carolyn get ready to bring the homestead around to spring, focusing specifically on getting early spring gardens growing in the ground!*In this Episode:* * The whole side of beef incoming to their freezer * Grinding pig fat down to 50 quarts of lard * How to extend your seasons and increase your harvest * Getting seed started and working it into a new system * Why the basem*nt is not great for germinating seeds * Getting hundreds of starts going in the kitchen * Why you want the most intensive projects as close to you as possible * The long-term survival food benefits of freeze drying * Their brand new cheese cave (cheese and dairy classes coming in September!) * How to cul…33 minplaylist_addFeb 13, 2021Josh and Carolyn Answer More of Your QuestionsQ and A sessions are always needed! Whether you’re brand new to homesteading or have been at it for years new twists and turns can pop up at any time or ALL the time.In this episode of Pantry Chat, Josh and Carolyn are ready for your questions! Listen in to hear the ins and outs of everything from creating a great garden to building the perfect homestead.*In this Episode:* * Carolyn describes her book-reading habits. * Josh and Carolyn share resources for brand new gardeners. * Josh and Carolyn review best practices for gardening success. * Josh and Carolyn provide advice for making easy bread (in just five minutes!) * Josh and Carolyn discuss helpful tips for all types of pet gardening issues. * Josh and Carolyn explain how they create salves and lotions. * Josh and Carolyn talk about the best age to start homesteading. * Josh and Carolyn provide an overview of all of the differences in milk. * Josh and Carolyn explain how to make butter. * Josh answers a qu…42 minplaylist_addJan 23, 2021Garden Planning for Serious Food ProductionWe’re already moving fast through 2021 and it’s time to start thinking about garden planning! How can you optimize the most amount of food possible from whatever space you have available?In this episode of Pantry Chat, Josh and Carolyn talk about food production right in your backyard. Whether you have a large amount of space or a small balcony the methods discussed will work great for you!*In this Episode:* * Josh and Carolyn describe how their food storage is going this year. * Josh and Carolyn share stories about their oldest son getting his driver’s license. * Josh and Carolyn talk about the best time to buy garden seeds and poultry. * Carolyn discusses the new cadence with Pantry Chat episodes. * Josh and Carolyn are busy planning a dairy class to come out in the fall. * Josh explains how and why to check the pH levels in your soil before you begin your gardening adventures. * Josh and Carolyn review best practices for garden sunlight. * Why being able t…1 hrplaylist_addJan 2, 2021Happy New Year! 2020 Homestead Year in ReviewThis year is over and that means it’s time to reflect! 2020 has been exhausting and stressful for many and the year at Riverbend was no exception.In this episode of Pantry Chat, Josh and Carolyn look back at their past year at Riverbend to discuss successes, failures, and accomplishments while hinting at what might be coming up in 2021.*In this Episode* * Josh and Carolyn discuss the challenges of living in Idaho. * Josh and Carolyn describe ice skating on the ponds and family fun at the New Year’s ice skating party this year. * Josh and Carolyn answer whether they will ever get horses and how their dating story has a fun connection to horses. * Josh talks about the four new people living at Riverbend. * Carolyn reflects on planning and the importance of thinking ahead while also looking back. * Carolyn is hosting a sourdough challenge on January 16th. Join the waitlist now to have access to recipes right away! * Josh and Carolyn talk about working on the propert…46 minplaylist_addDec 12, 2020Josh and Carolyn Answer Your QuestionsHomesteading can be a great adventure, but it can also present its fair share of challenges and a whole lot of questions!In this episode of Pantry Chat, Josh and Carolyn have fun trying to answer some of your questions on everything from pressure canning beef stew to best practices for storing ancient eggnog, how to select the right wood cookstove, and so much more!*In this Episode:* * Josh and Carolyn are hard at work planning new content for 2021. * Carolyn is hosting a sourdough challenge on January 16th that will be inside the bread class, and there will be a best price of 2021 for people who want to join. More details are coming soon. * Carolyn made 16 pies this year for Thanksgiving, and they finished them all off! * Josh had a custom rack made for Carolyn to hold all of their cheese wheels, and in the interim, they used it to store all their pies for Thanksgiving. * There’s an energy shift happening in the house due to the kids wanting to be more inside instead…37 minplaylist_addDec 5, 2020Long-Term Food Storage HacksYou’re going week to week buying groceries and spending way too much money…There has to be a better way, and there is! Buying in bulk and storing it!But before you make the transition to being a bulk-buying homesteader, there are some basic rules you need to follow. Josh and Carolyn continue their series on food storage with some helpful strategies you can start putting in place now to grow your long-term food storage supply.*In this Episode:* * Carolyn is using lots of leftover pumpkins. Pumpkin spiced leather with maple syrup recipe coming soon. * Josh and Carolyn bought new baby chickens and explain why it’s actually a good time to be buying new chicks to be able to maximize your egg production in the spring. * Carolyn talks about her “famous” Colonel Littleton journal of recipes and special secrets that she one day hopes to publish. * Shout out to Michelle of “Chocolate Box Cottage” who is their moderator, and also a master gardener, preserver and nutri…35 minplaylist_addNov 28, 2020How to Stock Your Barn for WinterWinter should be a time for rest, relaxation and reflection, so the last thing you want to be doing is scrambling around trying to manage your homestead through the snow and ice and frigid temperatures.In this episode of the Pantry Chat, Josh provides three core strategies to help you take stock of your winter needs, be more efficient and save money to make the overall management of your homestead easier and more enjoyable during the season.*In this Episode* * Why stocking up your barn should be very similar to stocking up your pantry. * The process of moving from pasture to indoors and the steps you’ll need to take to ensure your animals have everything they need. * Why going week to week is so much more costly. * Why doing your research today is critical and a good place to start to determine how much feed you’ll actually need. * How much feed does an average cow consume and other feeding rules of thumbs for livestock? * How to determine how much you need to buy…24 minplaylist_addNov 21, 2020A Homesteading Family ThanksgivingThanksgiving is almost here and that means food and lots of it! Prepping a big Thanksgiving feast can be challenging, but having a good strategy in place can make all the difference between being thankful or being stressed in the kitchen.In this episode of Pantry Chat, Josh and Carolyn share their own Thanksgiving menu, plus a few of their fun annual traditions, and some tips that can help you plan ahead to create a memorable and blessed holiday with your family.*In this Episode* * Get some of Carolyn and Josh’s favorite holiday recipes as well as Carolyn’s “go-to” pie crust. * Why is Thanksgiving Josh and Carolyn’s favorite holiday? * Why is sharing and giving thanks so important during this time? * What is “Mayflower Night” and some of the other family traditions that Carolyn and Josh have every Thanksgiving? * Why it’s OK to have pie for breakfast (Josh has a good reason!) * What is on the menu for Thanksgiving this year at Josh and Carolyn’s house…33 minplaylist_addNov 14, 2020How to Prep 3 Homemade Meals for Every Day of the WeekYou're incredibly busy! One of the things that shouldn’t be adding more stress to your day is trying to figure out how to make sure there are meals on the table for everybody.In this episode of Pantry Chat, Carolyn talks about the strategies she uses to plan ahead for meals and the ways you can create your own system for saving your sanity and still having healthy, delicious meals ready for your family.*In this Episode* * The wood cookstove is up and running and Carolyn is making meals on it and loving it. * Carolyn is teaching the older kids how to sew with a personal goal of trying to get further away from buying “disposable” items. * What is Carolyn’s “secret weapon” for always having a hot breakfast? * What is Carolyn’s strategy for creating simple lunches (Hint: It’s about big dinners) * What is the typical dinner menu she creates and why is it so important to put all your energy into creating this meal? * How to establish your own meal routine by…29 minplaylist_addNov 7, 2020What to Do When Canning Supplies Are GoneSupply and demand issues are impacting homesteaders everywhere, especially when it comes to finding quality canning supplies. The reality is that this problem is not going away anytime soon, so what can you do?In this episode of Pantry Chat, Josh and Carolyn present some creative solutions you can try as well as the practicality and safety issues you need to look out for when exploring these alternatives.*In this Episode:* * Temps have gotten down to only 6 degrees already and sent Josh and Carolyn scrambling to get their final prep done for winter. * Carolyn has completely finished the family clothing switch, which has saved them so much money. (Household management video series available as well for reference.) * Josh has been getting the hay and feed ready for winter and laying down compost for the spring planting, as well as helping some new baby chicks adjust to the colder temps. * Where did these supply and demand issues originate from and why are factories so behind…43 minplaylist_addOct 31, 2020Prepping Your Pantry for WinterWith supply and demand issues being so commonplace right now, it’s a smart move to have your reserves stocked up and ready to go so you feel more confident and secure as the colder weather approaches.In this episode of the Pantry Chat, Josh and Carolyn talk through the three main areas you need to focus on, as well as how to maximize your storage space when prepping your pantry for winter.*In this Episode* * Carolyn is getting ready for her “semi-annual clothing switch” which means getting out the kid’s winter clothes from storage and boxing up their summer wardrobe. * Carolyn is working on a beef stew canning video that will be coming out soon and is also prioritizing canning their own convenience meals for the winter. * Josh is in full-on winter prep finishing up with the root crops and has also created a video on how to plant garlic. * Carolyn talks about the three main areas you need to focus on when stocking your pantry and the four top questions you need to a…35 minplaylist_addOct 24, 2020Getting Prepared for Winter on the HomesteadFrigid temperatures, along with ice, and snow can present a ton of challenges for homesteaders and it’s even worse when you haven’t planned ahead to be ready when mother nature strikes.In this episode of Pantry Chat, Josh and Carolyn talk through the 7 basic areas you need to focus on in order to get prepared for winter on the homestead.*In this Episode* * Carolyn has been making a lot of cheddar cheese while Josh has been getting stores of firewood ready and prepping the garden for winter. (Tutorial on garden prepping available in the resources section.) * Why it’s important for you to slowly build your skillset over time and try not to add too many skills at once. * If you have animals, why you need to have windbreaks, trees, or something to make sure they are protected. * What do you need to look for when designing your pump system so you can continue to supply water to your house and animals in the event of bad weather? * What are the alternatives and backup op…36 minplaylist_addOct 17, 2020Preservation 101: Root CellaringRoot cellaring is one of the easiest and most energy-efficient ways to store your fruits and vegetables by using the earth’s natural temperatures. But what do you do if you don’t have the infrastructure to support a traditional root cellar? You get creative!In this episode of the Pantry Chat, Josh and Carolyn continue their series on preservation methods with an introduction to root cellaring. They cover all the basics as well as the alternatives for homesteaders who want to get started with root cellaring, but don’t have the dedicated space for it.*In this Episode: * * Grandma Jeanie is doing much better and appreciates all of the support and well-wishes. * The family is getting ready to go on a trip and is wrapping up all the loose ends for harvest season and their prep for winter. * What is root cellaring and what are the pros and cons? * Which foods are ideal for root cellaring and which foods should not be stored together? * What are the right conditions (temp…35 minplaylist_addOct 10, 2020Preservation 101: Dehydrating FoodDehydration is another great option for getting food on your shelf, plus it’s also super convenient, lightweight, and really takes the bulk down on your food to help maximize your space.In this episode of the Pantry Chat, Josh and Carolyn continue their series on preservation methods with an introduction to dehydration. They cover the pros and cons of dehydration, what foods it really works best on, the different types of dehydration, and the basic steps you need to follow in order to get started.*In this Episode: * * Grandma Jeanie is recovering after having to go to the ER for pelvic pain caused by pneumonia. * Harvest season is still in full swing as Josh and Carolyn continue to make plans to prep for winter. * Why would somebody dehydrate and what are the benefits of doing it over other preservation methods? * What are the types of food you can dehydrate and what are the nutritional benefits? * What foods should not be dehydrated at home and why? * What are the g…41 minplaylist_addOct 3, 2020Preservation 101: Intro to FermentationLacto Fermentation...It’s one of the safest and easiest preservation methods, plus it’s also a great way to boost your immune system and can take your veggies to a whole new level!In this episode of the Pantry Chat, Josh and Carolyn continue with their series on preservation methods with an introduction to fermentation. They cover the different types of fermentation, its numerous health benefits, the six steps you need to follow to get started, as well as other helpful tips you can use to make sure you’re getting the most long-term value from your preservation efforts. * **In this Episode: * * Why fermentation is one of the safest preservation methods and can be a great alternative to canning. * What are the 4 different types of fermentation? * What is “lacto-fermentation” and what are the six steps in the process? * What are the pros and cons of lacto-fermentation and how does it benefit your immune system? * Why batches can go bad and what are the warning sig…39 minplaylist_addSep 26, 2020Preservation 101: Intro to CanningYou’ve grown and sourced some amazing food. Now you want to get it on your shelves and store it. One of the best ways to do that is with canning. Canning is becoming more popular than ever, thanks to its many benefits. So, how do you get started the right way?In this episode of Pantry Chat, Josh and Carolyn kick-off a brand-new series on preservation techniques with an introduction to canning. They cover the different types of canning and what foods they are good for, what equipment you should be using and why it’s so important to follow the rules and practice the right safety measures, especially when it comes to canning.*In this Episode:* * For the weekly update, Carolyn has done a bit of harvest scrambling due to the freezes this past week and they butchered about 135 birds (mostly chickens), netting almost 600 lbs of meat in their freezer. She explains how being more efficient as a family has helped them get this done even quicker this year. * How did canning originate…44 minplaylist_addSep 19, 2020How to Pivot When Things Go Wrong on the HomesteadWant to know what happens when you combine people, gardens, animals, and weather? A guarantee that things can and will go wrong when you least expect it!During this episode of Pantry Chat Josh and Carolyn talk about a recent incident on their homestead and how it helped them identify problem areas in the preparedness plan and ways you can learn how to be better equipped when those unexpected moments on the homestead throw you a curveball.*In this Episode:* * A major windstorm and two unexpected freezes caused some major problems for Josh and Carolyn this past week and the impacts it had on the harvesting and produce. * How unexpected events can help identify gaps in your preparedness plan. * How to take stock of the situation, pause, look for the positive, and learn to identify problems quickly to find the right solutions. * Josh talks about how to create better efficiencies, especially when it comes to fuel reserves and mobile lighting. * What was the one success story…31 minplaylist_addSep 12, 2020Positivity and Preparedness in Uncertain TimesCOVID-19, flu season, civil unrest, education disruption, supply and demand issues. There’s a lot of challenges, uncertainty and fear affecting everyone right now, including homesteaders, in real, new and unprecedented ways.What are the things you can do now to be able to move through this season with confidence and positivity? Josh and Carolyn talk through some of the ways they are dealing with these obstacles and the actions you can start taking today to be more prepared.*In this episode: * * Harvesting season is still in full swing for Carolyn and Josh continues to make progress on the new addition. * Question of the week: Why don’t Josh and Carolyn keep bees? * COVID-19 + Flu season is coming and why it’s important to take care of yourself physically, emotionally and spiritually, now more than ever. * The current challenges with supply and demand and what you need to be aware of as you’re planning ahead. * Why it’s a good idea to start stocking up on future…33 minplaylist_addSep 5, 2020The First 7 Things You Must Do On Your New Homestead PropertyYou’ve bought your new homesteading property and you’re ready to move in. But don’t go buy the cow just yet! There are some key things you need to check off your list so you can be better prepared as you start to settle in.Josh and Carolyn talk about the mistakes they made when they first moved in and how setting a strategy, learning your environment and taking it slow can set you up for success on your new property.*In this episode: * * How creating the right plan, thinking ahead and following these key steps will save you time, money and reduce stress. * Why it’s important to spend time observing your property and learn as much as you can to be able to adjust over time. * Why being a “prepper” is just as important as being a “homesteader.” * What you need to do before you start your garden and bring on animals. * What is permaculture and why is it important? * Question of the week: Is butter made from clabbered milk considered a “fermented butter?…37 minplaylist_addAug 30, 20208 Things You Need to Know When Buying Homestead PropertyThere’s a big movement happening right now with people who are looking to leave the city life behind and make the leap to the country but making the move too quickly without the proper planning and due diligence, can spell big problems for first-time homesteaders.In this episode, Carolyn and Josh walk through the 8 essential things you need to look for when buying a homestead property. What are the deal-breakers and contingencies you need to consider before you commit to buying and how do you choose a property that will cater to your long-term needs and set you up for success and not regret?*In this episode: * * Why are so many people making the move from the city to the country and how is this affecting the real estate market? * What are the deal-breakers and negotiation points you need to consider when looking at a property? * How choosing the wrong property can lead to a lot of unexpected costs and time away from actual homesteading. * How to slow down and methodicall…31 minplaylist_addAug 23, 2020How to Get Started HomesteadingJosh and Carolyn debunk the most popular myths around what you really need to do to get started homesteading and share 16 essential skills you need to start mastering now before you can take it to the next level.Creating a homesteading lifestyle doesn’t mean having to make a giant leap out to the country. Whether you’re in the suburbs or even a one-bedroom apartment in the city, you can start your homesteading journey today by applying these key principles and begin making the mindshift from a “consumer” to a “producer.”*In this episode: * * What are the 16 essential skills you need to start mastering now to begin your homesteading journey? * How to start with the small things so you can level up. * What do Josh and Carolyn believe is the heart of homesteading? * Cucumber season has officially started and Carolyn has some new ways of how to keep pickles fresh. * Why does Josh keep wearing hats?To ask a question, read the transcript, or learn more, visit hom…40 minplaylist_addAug 16, 2020Apartment to 40 Acres - Our Homesteading JourneyWelcome to the first episode of Pantry Chat! Josh and Carolyn have taken their popular YouTube series and turned it into a podcast so you can get all your homesteading tips on the go.If you’re new to the Homesteading Family, welcome!Josh and Carolyn were living the “normal” life, pursuing their careers and doing the daily commute in Los Angeles, while living in a tiny apartment with only a couple small herb gardens and some tomato plants. It didn’t take long for them to realize that they wanted a better life and more sustainability for their family after the birth of their first child.But they didn’t just make the move from the city to 40 acres in Idaho overnight. It was a process that took time for them to refine their homesteading skills and prepare them for each new season of their journey.How did they do it and what are the things you need to consider when looking at making the shift to a homesteading lifestyle?*In this episode: * * Josh and Carolyn talk abou…37 minplaylist_addJul 29, 2020Introducing Pantry ChatThe Homesteading Family is taking their popular YouTube series, “Pantry Chat” and turning it into a podcast! Now you can listen to it anytime, anywhere. Carolyn and Josh talk about their journey from the busy city to the country and why homesteading gave them a healthier, more sustainable life for their family. Now they’re inspiring and helping others to do it too.In this episode: * Carolyn and Josh talk about how they got started in homesteading. * Why they wanted to start a podcast. * What they are going to cover in upcoming episodes.The first season of the Pantry Chat Podcast starts August 16th Find it on the favorite podcast app by searching for “Pantry Chat.”Yes! You can *Confidently Fill Your Shelves With Safe, Healthy, Home-Canned Meals*! Sign up today for Carolyn's FREE 4 day video workshop!...and start filling your pantry with delicious, easy meals!!5 minplaylist_add