Pantry Chat - Homesteading Family

In today’s episode, we dive into a summer gardening classic: how to manage insect pressure without chemicals, using simple, natural and organic pest control strategies you can start implementing today.For more information on organic pest control, check out our blog post here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/garden-pest-control/In this episode, we cover:🌿 Seasonal chit-chat: What’s thriving in our North Idaho garden: garlic scapes, raspberries, Napa cabbage, red currants, hops, asparagus, shallots, strawberries, and our first round of chicken processing.🍽️ How we’re enjoying the harvest: kimchi, red currant syrup for breakfast casseroles, and freeze-dried raspberries to savor all year.💡 Foundational pest prevention: Why soil health, deep watering, and simple compost/manure teas make your plants more pest-resistant.🌱 Garden design tips: Shade tunnels, mulch beds, and stress-free planting schedules to keep pests at bay.🌼 Creating ecosystems: Attracting predator insects and songbirds with diverse plantings like dill, flowers, and habitat zones.🛡️ Companion planting, trap crops, netting, and the low-stress method of planting extra to enjoy what does well, even if some gets nibbled.🧘‍♀️ A reminder: A few chewed leaves don’t mean defeat. Learn to embrace nature’s system and keep your garden thriving.Grab your copy of the Homestead Kitchen Magazine here: https://classes.homesteadingfamily.com/homestead-kitchen-magazine-special-offer-organicSteve Solomon's Complete Organic Fertilizer Recipe: https://www.rainyside.com/resources/fertilizer.htmlCompost Tea Recipe: https://homesteadingfamily.com/compost-tea-recipe-tips-uses/🛒 Sponsor Highlight: Azure Standard- We’re grateful to our friends at Azure Standard, our go-to for quality organic and bulk pantry goods. New to Azure? Use coupon "homesteadingfamily15" for 15% off your first $100+ order: https://homesteadingfamily.com/main-azure-standard-bTime Stamps0:00 - Introduction & Chit Chat6:24 - Azure Standard8:16 - Homestead Kitchen Magazine9:56 - Tracking Financials15:56 - Main Topic~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~MORE ABOUT US!WELCOME! We're so glad you're here! We are Josh and Carolyn Thomas. Together with our eleven 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, Preserve & Thrive with us!Visit us on our blog: https://www.homesteadingfamily.comFacebook at https://www.facebook.com/homesteadingfamilyInstagram: https://instagram.com/homesteadingfamilyRumble: https://rumble.com/HomesteadingFamilyHow would you like to come get a personal farm tour from me and Josh? Every year, we invite a small group of people to our homestead for a tour, and when you grab your tickets you get an exclusive invite to our private farm-to-table dinner! This year's event is coming up on July 25th, but we only have a few tickets left. Go ahead right now and save your spot!

In this episode, Carolyn sits down with Dana K. White of A Slob Comes Clean to talk all things kitchen and pantry organization—without the guilt, stress, or need to pull everything out first! Dana shares her simple, realistic system for decluttering that actually works for busy homesteading families, including her “container concept,” how to let go of food no one’s going to eat, and why organizing isn’t about perfection—it’s about function. For the full breakdown and extra resources, visit the blog post here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/how-to-organize-a-kitchen/Thanks to this week's sponsor, American Blossom Linens. Head over to their website https://americanblossomlinens.com/ and use the code “HOMESTEADINGFAMILY” for 20% off and free shipping.Time Stamps:0:00 - Introduction1:36 - American Blossom Linens3:44 - Main Topic~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~MORE ABOUT US!WELCOME! We're so glad you're here! We are Josh and Carolyn Thomas. Together with our eleven 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 Grow, Preserve & Thrive with us!  Visit us on our blog: https://www.homesteadingfamily.comFacebook at https://www.facebook.com/homesteadingfamilyInstagram: https://instagram.com/homesteadingfamilyRumble: https://rumble.com/HomesteadingFamilyA few highlights you don't want to miss are our FREEBIES!! Healthy Healing at Home – Learn how to confidently use herbal medicine in your home with this FREE 4 video workshop: https://homesteadingfamily.com/HHHytYour Best Loaf – A Free 4 video workshop teaching you how to make great bread at home, every time, regardless of the recipe you are using: https://homesteadingfamily.com/free-bread-workshopMeals on Your Shelf – Can along with me!  Learn to can and put jars of a delicious meal on your pantry shelf with this FREE video series: https://homesteadingfamily.com/MOYS-free-workshopFREE PDF DOWNLOADS:- Homesteading Family's Favorite Holiday Recipes - Grab all of our family’s favorite holiday recipes. https://homesteadingfamily.com/free-holiday-recipes- 5 Steps to a More Self-Sufficient Life - Simple steps anyone can take wherever they are to start a more self-sufficient lifestyle. https://homesteadingfamily.com/5StepsYT- Thrive Wellness Checklist - A simple guide for healthy living: https://homesteadingfamily.com/TWC_YT- Permaculture for Your Homestead- An introduction to permaculture with some strategies for applying it to one’s homestead and garden.https://homesteadingfamily.com/PFYH_YT- Carolyn’s Cottage Garden herb list - Carolyn’s favorite herbs for growing at home.https://homesteadingfamily.com/CGHL_YT- Carolyn’s Make-Ahead Breakfast Casseroles - These easy casseroles are a life-saver for busy weeks! https://homesteadingfamily.com/MABC_YT- Your FREE Guide to Preserving Eggs - Grab your guide to preserving eggs with multiple methods. https://homesteadingfamily.com/Eggs_YTHow would you like to come get a personal farm tour from me and Josh? Every year, we invite a small group of people to our homestead for a tour, and when you grab your tickets you get an exclusive invite to our private farm-to-table dinner! This year's event is coming up on July 25th, but we only have a few tickets left. Go ahead right now and save your spot!

In this episode, Josh sits down with Jade Koyle of Grand Teton Ancient Grains to dive deep into the world of ancient grains like einkorn, emmer, and spelt. They discuss how regenerative agriculture practices not only rebuild soil health but also produce more nutrient-dense crops, leading to better health for your family and the planet. Jade shares why ancient grains haven't been hybridized or altered like modern wheat, and how their original structure makes them easier to digest and more nourishing. Whether you're a homesteader, a baker, or simply want to make healthier choices in your kitchen, this conversation is packed with insight and practical takeaways.For more information, visit the blog post here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/ancient-grains/Shop Grand Teton Ancient Grains and use the coupon code "homesteadingfamily" for 10% off your order. (Note: this discount is only valid through July 31, 2025! If you missed the discount, check out their free-shipping deal for bulk buying.): https://www.ancientgrains.com/?a_aid=HFThanks to Lehman's for sponsoring this podcast. Be sure to check out https://lehmans.com for all their incredible homestead resources.Time Stamps:0:00 - Introduction0:20 - Lehman's1:08 - About Jade Koyle2:02 - Main Topic~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~MORE ABOUT US!WELCOME! We're so glad you're here! We are Josh and Carolyn Thomas. Together with our eleven 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, Preserve & Thrive with us!Visit us on our blog: https://www.homesteadingfamily.comFacebook at https://www.facebook.com/homesteadingfamilyInstagram: https://instagram.com/homesteadingfamilyRumble: https://rumble.com/HomesteadingFamilyA few highlights you don't want to miss are our FREEBIES!!Healthy Healing at Home – Learn how to confidently use herbal medicine in your home with this FREE 4 video workshop: https://homesteadingfamily.com/HHHytYour Best Loaf – A Free 4 video workshop teaching you how to make great bread at home, every time, regardless of the recipe you are using: https://homesteadingfamily.com/free-bread-workshopMeals on Your Shelf – Can along with me!  Learn to can and put jars of a delicious meal on your pantry shelf with this FREE video series: https://homesteadingfamily.com/MOYS-free-workshopFREE PDF DOWNLOADS:- Carolyn’s Cottage Garden herb list - Carolyn’s favorite herbs for growing at home.https://homesteadingfamily.com/CGHL_YT- Your FREE Guide to Preserving Eggs - Grab your guide to preserving eggs with multiple methods. https://homesteadingfamily.com/Eggs_YTHow would you like to come get a personal farm tour from me and Josh? Every year, we invite a small group of people to our homestead for a tour, and when you grab your tickets you get an exclusive invite to our private farm-to-table dinner! This year's event is coming up on July 25th, but we only have a few tickets left. Go ahead right now and save your spot!

Seed-saving is a homesteading skill that takes time and practice. Many feel intimidated and overwhelmed with what can feel like endless information on the topic, but with this seed saving for beginners guide, you can start with the basics. You certainly don't need a college degree to get started with some seed saving on your homestead! For more information, visit the blog post here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/seed-saving-for-beginners/Thanks to Amercian Blossom Linens for sponsoring this episode. Be sure to check them out and use coupon code "HOMESTEADINGFAMILY"  for 20% off (and always free shipping)!: https://americanblossomlinens.com/pages/home-steading-familyTime Stamps:0:00 - Introduction0:50 - Chit Chat11:05 - Buying Meat12:52 - Storing Freeze Dried Food14:00 - American Blossom Linens16:10 - Main Topic~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~MORE ABOUT US!WELCOME! We're so glad you're here! We are Josh and Carolyn Thomas. Together with our eleven 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 Grow, Preserve & Thrive with us!  Visit us on our blog: https://www.homesteadingfamily.comFacebook at https://www.facebook.com/homesteadingfamilyInstagram: https://instagram.com/homesteadingfamilyRumble: https://rumble.com/HomesteadingFamilyA few highlights you don't want to miss are our FREEBIES!! Healthy Healing at Home – Learn how to confidently use herbal medicine in your home with this FREE 4 video workshop: https://homesteadingfamily.com/HHHytYour Best Loaf – A Free 4 video workshop teaching you how to make great bread at home, every time, regardless of the recipe you are using: https://homesteadingfamily.com/free-bread-workshopMeals on Your Shelf – Can along with me!  Learn to can and put jars of a delicious meal on your pantry shelf with this FREE video series: https://homesteadingfamily.com/MOYS-free-workshopFREE PDF DOWNLOADS:- Homesteading Family's Favorite Holiday Recipes - Grab all of our family’s favorite holiday recipes. https://homesteadingfamily.com/free-holiday-recipes- 5 Steps to a More Self-Sufficient Life - Simple steps anyone can take wherever they are to start a more self-sufficient lifestyle. https://homesteadingfamily.com/5StepsYT- Thrive Wellness Checklist - A simple guide for healthy living: https://homesteadingfamily.com/TWC_YT- Permaculture for Your Homestead- An introduction to permaculture with some strategies for applying it to one’s homestead and garden.https://homesteadingfamily.com/PFYH_YT- Carolyn’s Cottage Garden herb list - Carolyn’s favorite herbs for growing at home.https://homesteadingfamily.com/CGHL_YT- Carolyn’s Make-Ahead Breakfast Casseroles - These easy casseroles are a life-saver for busy weeks! https://homesteadingfamily.com/MABC_YT- Your FREE Guide to Preserving Eggs - Grab your guide to preserving eggs with multiple methods. https://homesteadingfamily.com/Eggs_YTHow would you like to come get a personal farm tour from me and Josh? Every year, we invite a small group of people to our homestead for a tour, and when you grab your tickets you get an exclusive invite to our private farm-to-table dinner! This year's event is coming up on July 25th, but we only have a few tickets left. Go ahead right now and save your spot!

With the preservation season upon us, you may already be feeling the pressure to "get it all done" while also maintaining the home, the garden and the livestock... but what if I told you there's a secret hack for saving time when preserving food at home?Join me for today's Pantry Chat podcast as I share my tips!For more information on what our preserving year looks like, visit the blog post here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/food-preservation-a-year-at-a-glance/Grab your Modern Homesteading Conference tickets here (this link should get you 10% off!) https://modern-homesteading.myshopify.com/HF10Time Stamps:0:00 - Introduction1:24 - ForJars2:46 - Raw Honey Benefits5:38 - Chit Chat7:28 - Modern Homesteading Conference8:21 - Main Topic~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~MORE ABOUT US!WELCOME! We're so glad you're here! We are Josh and Carolyn Thomas. Together with our eleven 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 Grow, Preserve & Thrive with us!  Visit us on our blog: https://www.homesteadingfamily.comFacebook at https://www.facebook.com/homesteadingfamilyInstagram: https://instagram.com/homesteadingfamilyRumble: https://rumble.com/HomesteadingFamilyA few highlights you don't want to miss are our FREEBIES!! Healthy Healing at Home – Learn how to confidently use herbal medicine in your home with this FREE 4 video workshop: https://homesteadingfamily.com/HHHytYour Best Loaf – A Free 4 video workshop teaching you how to make great bread at home, every time, regardless of the recipe you are using: https://homesteadingfamily.com/free-bread-workshopMeals on Your Shelf – Can along with me!  Learn to can and put jars of a delicious meal on your pantry shelf with this FREE video series: https://homesteadingfamily.com/MOYS-free-workshopFREE PDF DOWNLOADS:- Homesteading Family's Favorite Holiday Recipes - Grab all of our family’s favorite holiday recipes. https://homesteadingfamily.com/free-holiday-recipes- 5 Steps to a More Self-Sufficient Life - Simple steps anyone can take wherever they are to start a more self-sufficient lifestyle. https://homesteadingfamily.com/5StepsYT- Thrive Wellness Checklist - A simple guide for healthy living: https://homesteadingfamily.com/TWC_YT- Permaculture for Your Homestead- An introduction to permaculture with some strategies for applying it to one’s homestead and garden.https://homesteadingfamily.com/PFYH_YT- Carolyn’s Cottage Garden herb list - Carolyn’s favorite herbs for growing at home.https://homesteadingfamily.com/CGHL_YT- Carolyn’s Make-Ahead Breakfast Casseroles - These easy casseroles are a life-saver for busy weeks! https://homesteadingfamily.com/MABC_YT- Your FREE Guide to Preserving Eggs - Grab your guide to preserving eggs with multiple methods. https://homesteadingfamily.com/Eggs_YT- 5 Steps to a Healthy Garden - Get an explanation of what makes healthy soil and 5 steps you can take to improve your garden. https://homesteadingfamily.com/5StepsGardenYT- Save the Crumbs- Several Recipes for using bread leftovers, a less committal entry to bread than theHow would you like to come get a personal farm tour from me and Josh? Every year, we invite a small group of people to our homestead for a tour, and when you grab your tickets you get an exclusive invite to our private farm-to-table dinner! This year's event is coming up on July 25th, but we only have a few tickets left. Go ahead right now and save your spot!

Join me with my guest, Amy Cross from The CrossLegacy, as we discuss how to properly harvest, wash, dry and store your produce so it lasts weeks (or months) longer!Amy is filled with great tips, from how to know how to wash different types of produce to which items are "produce buddies" or "produce frienemies."For more details, visit the blog post here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/how-to-keep-fruit-fresh-longer/Be sure to check out Amy's Zero Waste Produce Guide (use coupon code "Homesteading15" for 15% off) here: https://thecrosslegacyshop.com/Thanks to Lehman's for sponsoring this podcast. Be sure to sign up for our newsletter to get the latest discount codes and check out their offerings here: https://lehmans.com Time Stamps0:00 - Introduction2:21 - Lehmans3:56 - Main Topic~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~MORE ABOUT US!WELCOME! We're so glad you're here! We are Josh and Carolyn Thomas. Together with our eleven 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, Preserve & Thrive with us!Visit us on our blog: https://www.homesteadingfamily.comFacebook at https://www.facebook.com/homesteadingfamilyInstagram: https://instagram.com/homesteadingfamilyRumble: https://rumble.com/HomesteadingFamilyA few highlights you don't want to miss are our FREEBIES!!Healthy Healing at Home – Learn how to confidently use herbal medicine in your home with this FREE 4 video workshop: https://homesteadingfamily.com/HHHytYour Best Loaf – A Free 4 video workshop teaching you how to make great bread at home, every time, regardless of the recipe you are using: https://homesteadingfamily.com/free-bread-workshopMeals on Your Shelf – Can along with me!  Learn to can and put jars of a delicious meal on your pantry shelf with this FREE video series: https://homesteadingfamily.com/MOYS-free-workshopFREE PDF DOWNLOADS:- Carolyn’s Cottage Garden herb list - Carolyn’s favorite herbs for growing at home.https://homesteadingfamily.com/CGHL_YT- Your FREE Guide to Preserving Eggs - Grab your guide to preserving eggs with multiple methods. https://homesteadingfamily.com/Eggs_YT- 5 Steps to a Healthy Garden - Get an explanation of what makes healthy soil and 5 steps you can take to improve your garden. https://homesteadingfamily.com/5StepsGardenYT- Fearless Fermenting- A simple guide on basic lacto-ferments. https://homesteadingfamily.com/FF_YTHow would you like to come get a personal farm tour from me and Josh? Every year, we invite a small group of people to our homestead for a tour, and when you grab your tickets you get an exclusive invite to our private farm-to-table dinner! This year's event is coming up on July 25th, but we only have a few tickets left. Go ahead right now and save your spot!

Good quality coffee is hard to come by, especially a blend that you can actually enjoy black. Join us in this podcast episode with Lore Coffee Roasters' Graysen and Nicholas as we dig deeper into what makes quality coffee, why sourcing is important, and how to know it's mold and mycotoxin free.Give Lore Coffee a try with our custom half-caff blend and be sure to use coupon code "Homestead15" for 15% off your first purchase: https://homesteadingfamily.com/half-caff-coffee-blendCheck out Lore Coffee Roaster's other offerings here: https://loreroasters.com?ref=homesteading_familyJoin us for our 2025 Farm-To-Table Dinner here at Riverbend: https://classes.homesteadingfamily.com/farm-experienceThanks to Azure Standard for sponsoring this podcast. For first-time Azure customers, get 15% off your first order of $100 or more with coupon code "HOMESTEADINGFAMILY15" at checkout: https://homesteadingfamily.com/AzureStandardTime Stamps0:00 - Introduction0:49 - Azure3:08 - Main Topic~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~MORE ABOUT US!WELCOME! We're so glad you're here! We are Josh and Carolyn Thomas. Together with our eleven 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, Preserve & Thrive with us!Visit us on our blog: https://www.homesteadingfamily.comFacebook at https://www.facebook.com/homesteadingfamilyInstagram: https://instagram.com/homesteadingfamilyRumble: https://rumble.com/HomesteadingFamilyA few highlights you don't want to miss are our FREEBIES!!Healthy Healing at Home – Learn how to confidently use herbal medicine in your home with this FREE 4 video workshop: https://homesteadingfamily.com/HHHytYour Best Loaf – A Free 4 video workshop teaching you how to make great bread at home, every time, regardless of the recipe you are using: https://homesteadingfamily.com/free-bread-workshopMeals on Your Shelf – Can along with me!  Learn to can and put jars of a delicious meal on your pantry shelf with this FREE video series: https://homesteadingfamily.com/MOYS-free-workshopFREE PDF DOWNLOADS:- Carolyn’s Cottage Garden herb list - Carolyn’s favorite herbs for growing at home.https://homesteadingfamily.com/CGHL_YT- Your FREE Guide to Preserving Eggs - Grab your guide to preserving eggs with multiple methods. https://homesteadingfamily.com/Eggs_YT- 5 Steps to a Healthy Garden - Get an explanation of what makes healthy soil and 5 steps you can take to improve your garden. https://homesteadingfamiHow would you like to come get a personal farm tour from me and Josh? Every year, we invite a small group of people to our homestead for a tour, and when you grab your tickets you get an exclusive invite to our private farm-to-table dinner! This year's event is coming up on July 25th, but we only have a few tickets left. Go ahead right now and save your spot!

With summer comes scrapes, burns, stings and bites. Let's prepare our herbal medicine cabinets now so we're armed and ready for the season! In this episode, I'm sharing three of my go-to remedies for the summer, including a calendula sunburn salve, plantain bug bite balm and a peppermint lemon cooling spray. For the printable, step-by-step recipes, visit the blog post here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/how-to-start-using-medicinal-herbs/Thanks to Azure Standard for sponsoring this podcast. If you're a first-time customer, use code "HomesteadingFamily15" on orders of $100 or more: https://homesteadingfamily.com/main-azure-standard-bTime Stamps:0:00 - Introduction1:12 - Chit Chat4:09 - Azure Standard6:49 - Making a Roux10:35 - Main Topic~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~MORE ABOUT US!WELCOME! We're so glad you're here! We are Josh and Carolyn Thomas. Together with our eleven 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, Preserve & Thrive with us!Visit us on our blog: https://www.homesteadingfamily.comFacebook at https://www.facebook.com/homesteadingfamilyInstagram: https://instagram.com/homesteadingfamilyRumble: https://rumble.com/HomesteadingFamilyFREE PDF DOWNLOADS:- Carolyn’s Cottage Garden herb list - Carolyn’s favorite herbs for growing at home.https://homesteadingfamily.com/CGHL_YT- 5 Steps to a Healthy Garden - Get an explanation of what makes healthy soil and 5 steps you can take to improve your garden. https://homesteadingfamily.com/5StepsGardenYT- Fermenting Tomatoes - Easiest and fastest tomato preservation: https://homesteadingfamily.com/FT_YT- Preserving Culinary Herbs - Downloadable, step-by-step directions to drying, freezing, and salting culinary herbs. https://homesteadingfamily.com/PCH_YTHow would you like to come get a personal farm tour from me and Josh? Every year, we invite a small group of people to our homestead for a tour, and when you grab your tickets you get an exclusive invite to our private farm-to-table dinner! This year's event is coming up on July 25th, but we only have a few tickets left. Go ahead right now and save your spot!

If you're on the fence about buying a freeze dryer, these 10 surprising foods you can freeze dry may convince you to make that purchase. What foods can you freeze dry? Let us share our favorites with you! For links to these tutorials, visit the blog post here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/10-surprising-foods-you-can-freeze-dry/Sign up for my freeze drying class, The Abundant Pantry: Freeze Drying here: https://classes.homesteadingfamily.com/the-abundant-pantry-freeze-drying-evergreenGrab my book, Freeze Drying the Harvest here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/hl-freeze-drying-the-harvestGrab your Harvest Right Freeze Dryer during their Mega May sale! You can stack our discount code on top for an additional $100 off with coupon code "HOMESTEAD100". (Discount and sale ends on May 31, 2025.): https://homesteadingfamily.com/harvest-rightThanks to American Blossom Linens for sponsoring this podcast. Head on over and use code “HOMESTEADINGFAMILY” for 20% off your order and free shipping: https://homesteadingfamily.com/s-american-blossom-linens Time Stamps:0:00 - Chit Chat5:39 - American Blossom Linens8:03 - Question of the Day #19:38 - Question of the Day #2 (clabber link card)11:42 - Main Topic~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~MORE ABOUT US!WELCOME! We're so glad you're here! We are Josh and Carolyn Thomas. Together with our eleven 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, Preserve & Thrive with us!Visit us on our blog: https://www.homesteadingfamily.comFacebook at https://www.facebook.com/homesteadingfamilyInstagram: https://instagram.com/homesteadingfamilyRumble: https://rumble.com/HomesteadingFamilyFREE PDF DOWNLOADS:- Carolyn’s Cottage Garden herb list - Carolyn’s favorite herbs for growing at home.https://homesteadingfamily.com/CGHL_YT- 5 Steps to a Healthy Garden - Get an explanation of what makes healthy soil and 5 steps you can take to improve your garden. https://homesteadingfamily.com/5StepsGardenYT- Fermenting Tomatoes - Easiest and fastest tomato preservation: https://homesteadingfamily.com/FT_YT- Preserving Culinary Herbs - Downloadable, step-by-step directions to drying, freezing, and salting culinary herbs. https://homesteadingfamily.com/PCH_YTHow would you like to come get a personal farm tour from me and Josh? Every year, we invite a small group of people to our homestead for a tour, and when you grab your tickets you get an exclusive invite to our private farm-to-table dinner! This year's event is coming up on July 25th, but we only have a few tickets left. Go ahead right now and save your spot!

Justin Rhodes joined Josh in this episode of the Pantry Chat to discuss recovery on the homestead after Hurricane Helene and homestead builds, which happen to be the topic of his new book.  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~MORE ABOUT US!WELCOME! We're so glad you're here! We are Josh and Carolyn Thomas. Together with our eleven 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, Preserve & Thrive with us!Visit us on our blog: https://www.homesteadingfamily.comFacebook at https://www.facebook.com/homesteadingfamilyInstagram: https://instagram.com/homesteadingfamilyRumble: https://rumble.com/HomesteadingFamilyA few highlights you don't want to miss are our FREEBIES!!Healthy Healing at Home – Learn how to confidently use herbal medicine in your home with this FREE 4 video workshop: https://homesteadingfamily.com/HHHytYour Best Loaf – A Free 4 video workshop teaching you how to make great bread at home, every time, regardless of the recipe you are using: https://homesteadingfamily.com/free-bread-workshopMeals on Your Shelf – Can along with me!  Learn to can and put jars of a delicious meal on your pantry shelf with this FREE video series: https://homesteadingfamily.com/MOYS-free-workshopFREE PDF DOWNLOADS:- Carolyn’s Cottage Garden herb list - Carolyn’s favorite herbs for growing at home.https://homesteadingfamily.com/CGHL_YT- Your FREE Guide to Preserving Eggs - Grab your guide to preserving eggs with multiple methods. https://homesteadingfamily.com/Eggs_YT- 5 Steps to a Healthy Garden - Get an explanation of what makes healthy soil and 5 steps you can take to improve your garden. https://homesteadingfamily.com/5StepsGardenYT- Fearless Fermenting- A simple guide on basic lacto-ferments. https://homesteadingfamily.com/FF_YT- Fermenting Tomatoes - Easiest and fastest tomato preservation: https://homesteadingfamily.com/FT_YT- Preserving Culinary Herbs - Downloadable, step-by-step directions to drying, freezing, and salting culinary herbs. https://homesteadingfamily.com/PCH_YTHow would you like to come get a personal farm tour from me and Josh? Every year, we invite a small group of people to our homestead for a tour, and when you grab your tickets you get an exclusive invite to our private farm-to-table dinner! This year's event is coming up on July 25th, but we only have a few tickets left. Go ahead right now and save your spot!