My #1 Hack for Time Saving Food Preservation (From The History Books!)

My #1 Hack for Time Saving Food Preservation (From The History Books!)

Author: Homesteading Family June 21, 2025 Duration: 27:26
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 Homeste...

There’s a quiet revolution happening in backyards and on small plots of land, where people are choosing to grow and preserve their own food despite busy modern lives. Everyday Homesteading, from the Homesteading Family, speaks directly to that reality. It’s for anyone who feels the pull toward self-sufficiency but is short on time, sorting through the noise to find what’s genuinely practical. This podcast focuses on methods that are tried and true, saving you from wasting effort and resources on well-meaning but unproven advice. You’ll hear honest conversations about fitting homesteading tasks into a realistic schedule-think five to ten hours a week-transforming that dream of a full pantry into a manageable weekly rhythm. Episodes delve into the nitty-gritty of growing food, cooking from scratch, and preserving your harvest, all with an eye on efficiency. The tone is less about achieving perfection and more about building confidence through simple, actionable steps. Tune in for a sense of community and grounded wisdom that makes the homesteading journey feel possible, starting right where you are.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 100

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Natural Pest Control That Actually Works (Without Chemicals) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 48:28
If you’ve ever struggled with pests in the garden, this episode will completely change how you think about natural pest control. Instead of reaching for sprays first, we’re talking about a layered, holistic approach to g…
3 Canning Rules That Confuse New Food Preservers [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:05
In this podcast, I’m diving into three canning concepts that confuse even experienced home canners. These are the kinds of things that can leave you second-guessing whether your jars are actually safe on the pantry shelf…
How Often Should You Water Your Garden? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:29
Should you water your garden every day? The short answer is probably not. In this episode, we’re breaking down one of the most common gardening questions and helping you understand how to water your garden for healthier…
Are You Falling for the "Great Society" Trap? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 52:00
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How We Are Upgrading Our Homestead this Year [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:57
After years of pushing hard on our homestead, we reached a point where we had to ask a tough question: Is everything we’re doing actually sustainable? Last year, we intentionally slowed down. Not completely, but enough t…
7 Things I WISH I Knew BEFORE Buying a Freeze Dryer [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:28
I’ll be honest… when I first heard about freeze dryers, I thought they were a gimmick. I didn’t want to spend money on an expensive appliance that would just sit there collecting dust. But after using one in my own kitch…
How to Start a Garden (Without Overthinking It) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:23
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The Dangerous Egg Washing Mistake (And How to Do It Safely) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 43:08
Are your chicken eggs coming into the house dirty, especially during mud season? In this episode of Everyday Homesteading, Carolyn is joined by Amy, cofounder of Good Egg, to talk about how to keep eggs clean starting in…
Nature Deficit Disorder (Why Your Kids Need a Garden) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 59:36
How do you get your kids excited about gardening, especially if you’re still learning yourself? In this episode of Everyday Homesteading, I’m joined by Luke Hammond from Dirt Academy Kids to talk about why gardening is o…
Why Our Daughter Chose to Stay Close to Home [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 35:57
What happens when your child grows up… and chooses to stay? In this episode of the Everyday Homesteading podcast, I’m joined by my oldest daughter, Rachel, as we share the story behind her and her husband’s decision to s…