Living Free in Tennessee - Nicole Sauce

Periodically, I got for a walk and something becomes clear to me while I am alone with the dogs. This is why making space in your life to wander is so important! Often the thoughts I have something to do with freedom, society or a bigger picture - but not today. This one is about human nature and the concept of "can't" Holler Roast Contest on Instagram: @HollerRoast & #CoffeeThoughts The News From Around the Bend: https://www.smallscalelife.com/our-best-is-yet-to-come/?fbclid=IwAR0RXNRf9bhs76znZHNIO1EVAkVmOQBloyk0LaXA6pibGDI8VT104kDLytU Main topic of the Show: Thought of the Walk on Can't You know what I mean, right? I can't pay off my debt because my wife spends too much month I can't fold my laundry because I don't have time I can't start my business because I haven't built the website I can't lose weight because my job keeps me on the road without a kitchen Make it a great week! Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up Mewe Group Facebook Group: Facebook.com/groups/lftncoffeebreak/ Instagram: @nicolesauce Twitter: @nicolesauce

We are officially in fall. Another year has almost passed with its hope for a great harvest in the spring, wicked hot late summer days, and now, fall. So today, I wanted to share with you my early fall checklist on the homestead. #HollerHatWednesday: Where is she and who is she with? Listener Feedback from Jennifer What's Up in the Garden We had a terrible infestation of cabbage worms (what we did about it) Fall lettuce is trying to bolt - will have a shade strategy in place for next year Main topic of the Show: An Early Fall Checklist Gardens Gather the antifreezing materials: plastic and bricks Stock tank heater Outside sheets Prepare the garlic bed Plant fall bulbs (tulips and daffodils, here we come!) Begin to mulch areas that are already done for the year (asparagus) Trim the eldreberries and mulberries (they are already dropping their leaves) Plan for any new fruit tree plantings Animals Updated food storage: more Ensure we have enough hay for the winter Test the water antifreezing systems Look at shelter and evaluate for winter Bedding Outdoor shelter for dogs and cats Humans Prepare for the fall root cellar move Review the freezer contents and look for food storage weaknesses Finish the rocket mass heater Review pipe anti-freezing technology Start winterizing the yard things Look the cars over for decent antifreeze, etc Power outtage kit review First aid/medicinal support review (flu, colds) Firewood Clean the chimney Order the broken stove baffle (OMG) Holiday travel and guest plans Review winter clothing status Really the only thing on this list that does not apply to a city fall check list would be the livestock list and if you have pets, it might well. I am often struck by how the lessons in developing my lifestyle freedom on a homestead apply to most other ways of living that a person might choose. Make it a great week! Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up Facebook Group: Facebook.com/groups/lftncoffeebreak/ Instagram: @nicolesauce Twitter: @nicolesauce

It is Friday so we have an interview show and today, I talk with Daniel Allen about aircrete - an interesting, insulative and very flexible building material that you may want to consider for your next project. Resources Website: https://tinygiantlife.biz/ Video course YouTube channel Bio: Daniel Allen 30 years in the building Industry I took a job in I.T. and the company lost its big client to an Exxon buy out. The great recession hit and I could not find work without moving. So I cashed out my retirement, bought some land, build a small house and lived for a few years growing all my own food taking odd jobs. I started building alternative buildings and had the opportunity to build every type of alternative structure. Eventually I found AirCrete, or cellular cement as it's know in the industry. I fell in love with it. AirCrete let's a comfortable structure be build in any climate affordably with the enormous amounts of labors required by typical alternative construction or expensive machines. Throw some tools and cement in a truck and one person can build anywhere they can drive to. Now, I am starting a web based business teaching people how to build cheap beautiful debt free homes so that they can live an intentional life with or without a typical job. I offer digital video courses as well as workshops. Richard Hastings turned me onto your podcast. I did a podcast interview with the survival podcast and really licked the interaction. Make it a great week! Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up Facebook Group: Facebook.com/groups/lftncoffeebreak/ Instagram: @nicolesauce Twitter: @nicolesauce

Today, we will discuss three value-adding ideas for your garlic crop. Why? Because in just 3 weeks or so, it is time to plant garlic here and if you decide to sell garlic products, you may want to plant more than you did last year. #HollerHatWednesday: What in the world happened? Stump the Sauce Why am I getting a huge air gap in my canned foods? Background: sometimes when I process foods, after I remove the jar from the canner, I find that a bunch of liquid has boiled out and it leaves an air gap. Why does this happen? Is it safe to eat the food? What's Up in the Garden Insects Eating fresh salad from the garden. Laying plans to prepare the garlic planting beds Jerusalem artichokes are blooming FWIW Main topic of the Show: 3 value add ideas for your garlic Make it a great week! Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up Mewe Facebook Group: Facebook.com/groups/lftncoffeebreak/ Instagram: @nicolesauce Twitter: @nicolesauce

Today, we will run through the various business endeavors going on here at the Holler Homestead and give on update on progress toward their goals - as well as share some lessons learned along the way. Direct Downlaod Amazon Highlight: Fine tipped white chalk pens Show References: Episode 155 Tales from the Prepper Pantry Green Chili Event Update 24 jars of salsa, 24 jars of canned stewed tomatoes Canning is done for now Also: 100 lbs onions, 2 boxes sweet potatoes What's in Season Lettuce is ready to harvest in the AP system - and it has been very very hot Deciding when to harvest the sweet potatoes Operation Independence Located a convenient place to have my pallets of coffee delivered that will save me $150 per time I order green beans! Main topic of the Show: Holler Homestead Business Update Make it a great week! Song: Wolf Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Facebook Group: Facebook.com/groups/lftncoffeebreak/ Instagram: @nicolesauce Twitter: @nicolesauce

Green Chili Day is just around the corner and I thought I would take some time today to share a few recipes, including my latest salsa recipe, talk about the event preparation and generally get folks excited to come here to the Holler Homestead and hang out. #HollerHatWednesday: Where is she and who is she with? Direct Download Stump the Sauce How do I pull ph on fermented foods if I do not have a $75 tester? Can I use ph strips? What's Up in the Garden Fall plants are looking great Sweet potato greens - thinking about when I want to harvest the potatoes Jerusalem artichokes are blooming and that means this is the time to mark your patches of wild ones for later harvest - the tubers will be starting to form now as the plant energy returns to the earth Thinking about planting garlic - maybe this year is the year? Duckling Update Limpy returned to the flock Main topic of the Show: Hatch Green Chili Day Make it a great week! Song: 911 by sauce Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up Facebook Group: Facebook.com/groups/lftncoffeebreak/ Instagram: @nicolesauce Twitter: @nicolesauce

Today I have something that is near and dear to my heart: I have been seeking something to support to help combat veterans who come home carrying a heavy burden. And this weekend, I had a great interview with Kurt Dugger of Freedom And Photography and Gretchen Catherwood of the Dark Horse Lodge. Kurt will embark on a journey across the state of Tennessee in a paramotor to raise awareness of the high suicide rate among combat veterans - and to help raise money for the Dark Horse Lodge. This interview is well worth a listen. Direct Download Amazon Highlight Terro Ant Baits Show Resources Dark Horse Lodge Freedom and Photography Tales from the Prepper Pantry Canned more salsa and tomato sauce 32 jars of green beans Ready to harvest some herbs for drying, but green chili week starts Wednesday, so holding off on making more messe What's in Season Goldenrod is blooming Plantain is back Apples are in their prime Operation Independence Still dialing in the water situation Offering my guest cabin for a 5 month rental starting November 1 Moving a guest camper to the Holler Main topic of the Show: Flight for Combat Veterans with Kurt Dugger and Gretchen Catherwood Make it a great week! Song: Burned by Sauce Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Facebook Group: Facebook.com/groups/lftncoffeebreak/ Instagram: @nicolesauce Twitter: @nicolesauce

Remember the one thing that I always say about moving to a homestead? LEARN TO MAINTAIN YOUR WELL or PUMPHOUSE. Well this week, the holler homestead pump house was completely re-plumbed. I have patched and patched the thing for 13 years and since we already had redone all the house plumbing, Tactical decided to apply pressure until I let him redo the pump house completely. So I did. With one caveat. I needed to understand everything he did and why so that this winter, if something breaks, I can fix it. #HollerHatWednesday: Where is she and whhy does Mama Sauce look shellshocked? Announcement: Interviewed on The Survival Podcast by Jack Spirko today about building community - be sure to check that episode out. Stump the Sauce - sauerkraut Amazon Highlight: Hamilton Beach 10 Cup Food Processor https://amzn.to/2LmLamh What's Up in the Garden Fall transplants are in Cleaning out the old-dead summer plants Sweet potato greens are going insane Cooler at night = more fruiting flowers on plants Main topic of the Show: How the Pump House Works with the Tactical Redneck Make it a great week! Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up Facebook Group: Facebook.com/groups/lftncoffeebreak/ Instagram: @nicolesauce Twitter: @nicolesauce

Today, I tell the story of the little duckling who could - or rather the little duckling who got herself into a predicament that almost resulted in a foot being cut off. Spoiler alert: she still has her foot. Monday is Labor Day and there will be no show. Green Chili Day Event Registration: https://www.livingfreeintennessee.com/product/green-chili-day/ Stump the Sauce Breeding chickens: what to do with the roo? Main topic of the Show: The Duckling That Almost Lost Her Foot Lessons learned A towel on the washing machine makes a great first aid table for small animals - saves the back and storing animal first aid in the laundry room was a win Do not use blue cote on deep wounds that will have to be stitched The story would have been very different had I been alone on the homestead (multiple people=good on the homestead) Always carry your phone even on morning rounds No matter how hard you try to be a good steward of your livestock - something will go wrong - be mentally ready for it -- and keep basic first aid supplies on hand Even when it seems urgent don't be in a hurry on animal first aid CAC Team Seeks Hurricane Volunteers Make it a great weekend! Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up Mewe Group Facebook Group: Facebook.com/groups/lftncoffeebreak/ Instagram: @nicolesauce Twitter: @nicolesauce

Today, I will talk through four ideas for homey and homemade gifts you can start now in preparation for Christmas. This is the fourth time I have done this episode and it gets harder each year. If you do not find something you like in this one, you can go back and listen to the past three. I have provided links to them in the show notes. Past Gift Idea Episodes https://www.livingfreeintennessee.com/2016/12/12/episode-15-five-country-holiday-gift-ideas/ https://www.livingfreeintennessee.com/2017/10/23/episode-54-five-homemade-holiday-gift-ideas/ https://www.livingfreeintennessee.com/2018/12/03/episode-107-handmade-homey-gifts-and-firing-toxic-people/ #HollerHatWednesday: Where is she and who is she with? What's Up in the Garden Thinning out plants to make room for the fall garden Basil is coming on strong Tomatoes are about done but I found a survivor Malabar spinach is taking off -- need to trellis it Grabbed and 89 cent bag of leeks at aldi and planted them Getting fall transplants in this week because I found some Main topic of the Show: Four Christmas Gift Ideas to Start Now Reusable hand warmer Brownies in a jar https://delightfulemade.com/2014/05/08/mm-brownies-jar-free-printable/ Bitters Fire Starters Reference LINK: http://mylittleredtractor.com/index.php/2017/11/08/diy-fire-starters/ Make it a great week! Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up Facebook Group: Facebook.com/groups/lftncoffeebreak/ Instagram: @nicolesauce Twitter: @nicolesauce