Today, we have a fun one cued up. We will review the pig processing workshop over at Cider Hollow Farm and I will describe for you some of the things that David Oswalt built that made the whole day go a bit easier, we will dive a bit further in the the independence fund assessment for the year and what that has meant for all of us here at the Holler Homestead, and I will walk give you a much-needed goat update!

What mother nature is providing

Kale - more kale plants are popping up
Carrots that I planted last spring
Radishes
Oyster Mushrooms finally showed up: Chowder Recipe (the egg yoke thickening method)
Stinging Nettles are still around
Mullein: https://www.motherearthliving.com/plant-profile/herb-to-know-mullein-verbascum-thapsus

Tales from the prepper pantry

THE PIGGGGG - makin' Bacon this week
Baked collards
Homemade Dressing This Week: grated horseradish root (or powder), mayo, balsamic infused with fig, honey, salt, olive oil
Acorn Squash Recipe we plan to try: Roasted with olive oil and garlic, topped with venison/pork sausage
Venison pork sausage: S, P, garlic powder, sage, oregano, a touch of cumin, dill

Operation Independence

Crypto in English - a special episode on Thursday, followed by a webinar as Kurt's schedule lines up with mine.
Installed my own light fixture at our rental unit, followed by a new one at home - no electrician required

YTD Independence fund update:

Winter electrical wiring
Firewood
Frequent flier miles for hardware, christmas gifts, household goods, and more
Painted the duplex on our own instead of hiring it out
We also hired some things out - the coffee business needed to go faster than I could
Vacation rental trade
Smoked meat trade
Piggie trade

Pig Processing Workshop Walkthrough

Infrastructure that David installed over at Cider Hollow Farm

Scalding tank with pulley
Hanging pulley by the "shooting" pen
Lots of tables for processing (wood vs temporary tables)
The cold smoker

Upshot: Hope the charcuterie workshop is scheduled soon. Goat Update

No longer escaping - I think because they are kind of fat and can't climb the fence as well
Mark's new project
Tethering on the bramble
Upshot: things are starting to look much different around here

Find coffee at LivingFreeInTennessee.com Make it a great week! Song: Burned by Sauce

Did The Grey Cup meet this Canadian moment? + new Eddie Murphy doc

Commotion with Elamin Abdelmahmoud

Key moments from the Grey Cup final

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