

Pantry Chat - Homesteading Family
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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Oct 4, 2023 • 3min
Where to Buy Rennet and Calcium Chloride for Cheese Making | Pantry Chat Podcast 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 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/ How 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!

Sep 30, 2023 • 41min
#1 Key To LOVING a Home-Centered Life | Essential Mindset for Successful Homesteading! | Pantry Chat
Finding joy in something that can be mundane is a true character trait that's to be highly valued. I'm excited to share our tips on finding joy in homemaking today.For more information, visit the blog post here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/finding-joy-in-a-home-centered-life/Enjoy the videos from these other creators on finding joy in homemaking:- Esther’s video ( @EsthersEden ): https://youtu.be/u6ZoSFlz1JQ?si=QklGHghxinXAZ17K- Donna's video ( @creativeessentialmama913 ): https://youtu.be/dOn6OWiJMdMTime Stamps:0:00 - Chit Chat10:05 - Freeze Drying Green Beans16:33 - Finding Joy in Homemaking~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~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 foHow 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!

Sep 27, 2023 • 3min
How to find Local Farmers Selling Their Products | Pantry Chat Podcast 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 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.comHow 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!

Sep 23, 2023 • 2min
How To Store Elderberry Wine | Pantry Chat Podcast 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 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.comHow 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!

Sep 20, 2023 • 5min
Have We Lost Pollinators? | Pantry Chat Podcast 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. 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.comHow 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!

Sep 13, 2023 • 3min
Tips for Making Fermented Ginger Carrots | Pantry Chat Podcast 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 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/How 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!

Sep 9, 2023 • 2min
Using Pomona's Pectin for Making Fruit Leather | Pantry Chat Podcast 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 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/How 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!

Sep 6, 2023 • 2min
Adding Spices or Peppers to Homemade Pickles | Pantry Chat Podcast Short
How 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!

Sep 2, 2023 • 34min
Make THESE Mindset Shifts to Homestead Effectively | Pantry Chat
Having the right mindset as homesteaders is crucial to not only becoming more resilient, but to not getting burned out or running through our resources too quickly. The second annual Traditional Skills Summit is right around the corner (September 11-15, 2023). This year, the focus is all about mindset. Find out more in the blog post here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/school-of-traditional-skills-summit/Sign up for the FREE Traditional Skills Summit (2023) here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/STS_HF_nTIME STAMPS:0:00 - Chit Chat13:30 - Fermented Ketchup Troubleshooting14:58 - Water Glassing vs. Freeze-Drying Eggs17:06 - Mindset Shifts~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~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! How 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!

Aug 30, 2023 • 5min
Rinsing Tomatoes in Vinegar BEFORE Storing? | Pantry Chat Podcast 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 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/How 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!