The Dangerous Egg Washing Mistake (And How to Do It Safely)

The Dangerous Egg Washing Mistake (And How to Do It Safely)

Author: Homesteading Family April 18, 2026 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 the coop—and how to properly handle fresh eggs once they’re in your kitchen. We’re covering everything from nesting box strategies to the right (and wrong) way to wash eggs, plus how storage methods affect shelf life. If you’ve ever wondered whether to wash your eggs, how l...

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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Podcast Episodes
From Overwhelmed to Peaceful: Why Rhythm Changes Everything - Part 1 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 23:30
If you love the idea of homesteading but constantly feel behind, overwhelmed, or emotionally exhausted, I recorded this episode for you. In Part 1 of this new series, I’m sharing the household system that helped me move…
Nurturing a "People First" Homestead with RuthAnn Zimmerman [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 52:14
Homesteading is about so much more than chores, food, and checklists. In this episode, I’m joined by RuthAnn Zimmerman from Homesteading With the Zimmermans for a conversation that goes straight to the heart of what this…
The Biggest Grid We Escaped (It Wasn’t Power) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 47:01
A lot of people talk about going off-grid. But what if off-grid living isn’t just about power and water, but about freedom from systems that quietly run your life? In this episode, I sit down with Jeff Burkinshaw from th…
Our Year of Rest on the Homestead [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 42:11
What does a “Year of Rest” actually look like on a working homestead? In this episode, we’re reflecting on our decision to slow down over the past year, what changed, what stayed the same, and what surprised us along the…
Finding Peace in the Quiet Season: How to Rest After the Rush [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 23:21
If you have ever found yourself saying, “This winter, we’ll finally rest,” you are not alone. Josh and I have joked about it for years, imagining a slower season that somehow never quite arrives on its own. In this episo…
Think a Dairy Cow Will Tie You Down? Here’s the Truth. [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 57:17
Welcome back to Everyday Homesteading. Today I’m sitting down with two people I deeply respect and always enjoy talking with, Shawn and Beth Dougherty. If you have ever wondered whether a family milk cow actually fits in…
Mistakes We Made This Year… and What We Learned From Them [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 36:39
Mistakes happen on every homestead, and today we are sharing some of our biggest ones from the past year so you can learn right alongside us. Whether it is garden chaos, livestock mishaps, or ignoring that little voice o…
How to Make Your Own Cheesemaking Cultures at Home [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 46:22
Learn how to make cheese the traditional way using natural raw milk cultures like clabber, kefir, and backsplash whey. In this conversation with Robyn Jackson from Cheese From Scratch, we dig into how to create and maint…