Living Free in Tennessee - Nicole Sauce

Today, I have a pretty short episode about family, making time for them, and why it matters. Why short? Because today, I am coming to you from California while visiting my family -- and nieces -- who I have not seen in over a year. And what a visit it has been. I will be here through Tuesday and fly home on Wednesday, which means that the podcast for Wednesday will be a replay because I have realized that flying across the country, and also recording a podcast is not going to work this week. But don’t worry. We will be back to normal on Friday...and the Holler Hat content post will go out as planned as it is the last one before Thursday’s drawing for a free membership! Direct Download Spring Workshop: Jessica Mills, AKA Dixie, from Homemade Wanderlust will be sharing what she has learned about building a personal online brand. You will not want to miss her session! Tales from the Prepper Pantry Wild Garlic is up AP lettuce survived the deep cold! Groundhog did not see his shadow Listener feedback Note in re: How to leave an iTunes Review (Link in the Show Notes) https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/living-free-in-tennessee-nicole-sauce/id1116295539?mt=2 Click on "View in iTunes" Click on Ratings and Reviews Click on "Write a Review" Operation Independence Operation Back Rehab Daniel: Congratulations Main topic of the show: Family is Everything Make it a great week! Song: Grandpa's Song by Sauce Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Shawn Mills Resources Membership Sign Up Facebook Group: Facebook.com/groups/lftncoffeebreak/  

Today is Friday and that means a Thought of the Walk episode! And it it all about perspective on todays show. About when -- and when not -- to open your heart to different perspectives.

Today, I thought it would be fun to wrap up the month of the modern homesteading kitchen topics by discussing what you should have in yours. It will break up into two categories the Basics and More Advanced. For me, good living and home cooking go hand in hand. And a good set up in the kitchen helps make this possible. Holler Hat Wednesday: Instagram: Nicolesauce1 Facebook: groups/lftncoffeebreak/ Listener Feedback: Sauerkraut questions What every Homestead Kitchen Should Have What I have: Knives: Santuko Knife by Shun: https://amzn.to/2WvvpwM Chef's Knife from MTKnives Shun utility knife: https://amzn.to/2WwsDap Henkle Cleaver: https://amzn.to/2G9NoDk Pressure Canner All American: https://amzn.to/2SeRS1F Canning Kit: https://amzn.to/2MGeza2 Crock pot: https://amzn.to/2Tjpqcd Hamilton Beach Food Processor: https://amzn.to/2Gc7mg Carey Pressure Canner/ Cooker: https://amzn.to/2Tn64TQ Sous Vide: https://amzn.to/2WpZwWt Oster Bread Maker: https://amzn.to/2WxQfMb (The quality of this machine has fallen over the years but the price point it right. If anyone likes a different brand for quality, toss your link in the comments.) Make it a great week! Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Shawn Mills Resources Membership Sign Up Facebook Group: Facebook.com/groups/lftncoffeebreak/

Today, I’ve got a picture for you into our world here at the Holler Homestead and what one month of a disciplined MY3Things approach has gotten us, how the plans shift and change so that you can start to look at your efforts the same way. Direct Download Spring Workshop: David Oswalt from Cider Hollow Farms, Learn grafting and build your independence fund - he may have some scion for pre-order too so keep your eyes peeled. Tales from the Prepper Pantry Tough Pork Shoulder Doing my usual bad job of using up the sweet potatoes - anyone need some Sweet potato slip time is here Really should be starting my lettuce, but travel Joshua’s bolting lettuce: Tried temperature adjustment - next up, lights on a timer (They are getting sun all the time). Look for other stressers like nutirition Stump the Sauce From Dori: How to make lard without smelling up the house Tales from the Booze Whisperer Autofab’s Audio Listener feedback Story of my band - not sure who asked Wish Tamlyn a speedy recovery Operation Independence GSD Day at the Duplex: The good, the bad, the ugly February is Already Here...and it is time to assess progress. #My3Things HIFIVE to Cindy who is having a girl - that is awesome! Make it a great week. Song: Feed My Hunger, by Sauce Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Shawn Mills Resources Membership Sign Up Facebook Group: Facebook.com/groups/lftncoffeebreak/

Today, I talk with a member of our community about building medical preparedness into your life both on the homestead and in general. Chris spent 4 1/2 years volunteer firefighter and is a recent graduate of combat medic reclass school, as well as a National registered EMT. Better yet, he gets where we are coming from and has good stuff to share. Direct Download Resources from Chris: http://darkangelmedical.com https://www.independencetraining.com https://squareup.com/store/redwiregear/item/mk-basic-color https://squareup.com/store/redwiregear/item/afak-by-ryker-nylon-gear https://shop.thetacticalmedic.com Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Shawn Mills Resources Membership Sign Up Facebook Group: Facebook.com/groups/lftncoffeebreak/

 I LOVE making cheese, I have not had access to raw milk to make cheese with in a number of years - so why not cover the basics on cheesemaking? So today, I will walk you through the basic process and end on 2 assignments you can start with to being to hone your cheese making chops. Holler Hat Wednesday - send your guess to... Instagram: Nicolesauce1 Facebook: groups/lftncoffeebreak/ Getting Started with Cheese Making   2 Recipes Sour Cream (Learning to culture) - put whole milk or cream in a jar --- add sour cream (2 tblsp). Shake and wait. Farmers Cheese Resource List Getting started Mesophilic Culture: https://amzn.to/2W9HTdr Vinegar Citric Acid: https://amzn.to/2B0NE4a (grab it at walmart or somewhere when canning stuff is in season) Thermometer: https://amzn.to/2FRG52K Stock pot (Metal vs coated) Slotted spoon (Metal) Butter knife to cut curd Intermediate Animal Rennet: https://amzn.to/2B2aW9H Vegetarian rennet: https://amzn.to/2CFtRat Cheesecloth vs pillow cases Thermophilic Culture: https://amzn.to/2CINcYq Cheese press Bees wax Make it a great week! Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Shawn Mills Resources Membership Sign Up Facebook Group: Facebook.com/groups/lftncoffeebreak/   Instagram: @nicolesauce1 Twitter: @nicolesauce    

Today, we talk about Business Startup and some of the things that most people do not think of before they leap in. Why? Because lots of you are well down the path of getting something going and right this moment is a great time to pause, think about some things that you may not have recently. Direct Download Spring Workshop: Sandor Katz author of Wild Fermentation will do a session on fermenting. Tales from the Prepper Pantry Fermentation recipes on Facebook: #ferment Seed swaps - Rachel Stump the Sauce What to do with crumbled goat cheese Operation Independence Simplification FTW Wood Heat #My3Things HIFIVE to Salima Also, her body butter is awesome Main Topic: Business Startup - What People Forget to Think About. Make it a great week! Song: Anonymous 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: Nicolesauce1 Facebook: groups/lftncoffeebreak/

Today is a thought of the walk day and I take on what may be to some a sensitive issue: Privilege. My take may not be a new one, but this issue seems to get so bogged down in vocabulary, debate and this intellectual analysis and that intellectual analysis. As I was taking a hike through the forest, I realized that with all the academia, spin, politics and hysteria around the concept of privilege, it is not as complicated as we try to make it. Also, I wanted to thank all of you who have signed up for the Membership portal this week. Your support means so much to me. 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: @Nicolesauce1  

Today is Wednesday and that means we will talk about a homestead-specific topic. Last week, y'all were so interested in fermentation that I thought we would do a bit of a part two on the topic that outlines how to lacto ferment vegetables both with and without a brine, I will share a few recipes, and we will have some fun! Holler Hat Wednesday Reminder If you want to discuss this further, head over to livingfreeintennessee.com website, or hit the facebook group. 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: @Nicolesauce1  

Today we will have a bit of a variety show for you, mostly based on questions and comments from y’all from the last week or so. So today we tackle a backlog of sous vide questions, most importantly my thoughts on the plastic bags leaching into our systems, a celebration of someone who made a major life accomplishment from our community - and she is a regular, when it is a good idea to find a change of scene on a big project, what to do with too many tortillas, and a review of the #my3things approach to planning, along with an update on how I am doing with it this year and feedback from a friend. Spring Workshop Session: Rocket Mass Heater Build - remind of timeline for tickets (In a little over 3 weeks, we launch. 9am Feb 9). Tales from the Prepper Pantry Time-pressed meal: T bone steak sous vide Easy crockpot chili (with crowder peas) Dehydrated dog treats from freezer burnt meat Time to get the seedlings started in TN - We will dive in when I get home from this trip Stump the Sauce Making a roux with vegetables in it What to do with too many tortillas from Bryan Operation Independence Awesome project in Houston Started taxes in January Main topic of the show: A variety of questions and feedback Sous Vide Plastic bags and leaching? Sous Vide in mason jars Using water to seal a Ziploc (also BPA free) Can you sous vide prepared foods that come in a plastic bag What does not sous vide well? Christie: How to integrate #my3things when so much unexpected stuff happens on the homestead?Pia Sonne got her masters degree - let's celebrate! Update on my year goals only 2 weeks in What a change of scene can do for you on big scary projects (like writing a book) Make it a great week. Song: Strange Child Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Song: Strange Child Resources Membership Sign Up Bourbon Smoked Paprika that I love Raspberry Balsamic for Salad Dressings