Root Cellaring - Food Preservation - Ep11

Root Cellaring - Food Preservation - Ep11

Author: Allison ThisPreparedLife October 6, 2021 Duration: 12:20

You don't need a root cellar or a basement to store vegetables for months. Join me for this podcast episode on root cellaring. This form of food preservation is the least amount of work, and there are alternatives for those of us who don't actually have a root cellar in our homes! 

The book mentioned was Putting Food By by Hertzberg. https://amzn.to/42rJ0Yq
Another great root cellar book is Root Cellaring By Bubel https://amzn.to/495vtYY

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There's a certain rhythm to building a life that feels both rooted and resilient, a practice that moves beyond stockpiling supplies to cultivating genuine skills and community. This Prepared Life, hosted by Allison, explores exactly that-the intersection of modern homesteading and thoughtful preparedness from a grounded, feminine perspective. This isn't about fear; it's about confidence built through reclaiming lost arts and practical knowledge. Each episode feels like a conversation with a knowledgeable friend, delving into the expected topics of food preservation, gardening, and self-reliance, but always through a lens of encouragement and shared experience. The focus here is on the slow and steady journey, emphasizing how women can support one another in building capable, intentional lives. Tuning into this podcast, you'll find a refreshing take on what it means to be truly prepared, focusing on the skills and the community that make a sustainable lifestyle possible, all while moving at a pace that feels manageable and real. Allison’s approach transforms preparedness from a daunting task into a series of achievable, empowering steps, making the homesteading path accessible to anyone starting from scratch or looking to deepen their existing practice.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 29

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