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Choosing a Preservation Method—Canning or Freezing?
Freezing is quick and easy—I understand why folks are fans. Chop green peppers, put in plastic bags, and toss in the freezer. Blanch and peel tomatoes, pack in freezer-safe contain...
Turmeric Paste Perpetual Ferment
Perpetual ferments like nuka pickling beds and pao cai are wonderful because they allow one to add and remove vegetables (and fruits) as needed to ferment then enjoy—fermented tur...
Care of the Homestead Septic Tank
Complete show notes: soireeleone.com/podcast Recommended reading: Lloyd Kahn's The Septic Tank Owner's Manual. Shelter Publications, 2017. Or start with the tons of free informatio...
Garden Happiness
Complete show notes: soireeleone.com/podcast In 2008 there was flurry of folks starting gardens and again in 2020—both coupled with a run on canning jars. A gardener needs jars to ...
Cheesemaking Philosophy & Learning to Make Cheese
I love cheesemaking. When I first learned to make cheese in 1991, I didn't think or know that I should be scared or concerned about doing it wrong. I was raised with a can do attit...
Stocking the Homestead Pantry
Food is expensive and stocking the homestead pantry with bulk food, buying food on sale, and other strategies is a good thing—but pantry pest infestations can be devastating and ex...
Ditching Urban Life
After a multiyear hiatus, Soirée is back and switched things up. Permaculture Velocity is now Soirée with The Sauce. In this episode I share why we moved to rural Tennessee from S...
The Best Breeds for the Backyard Flock - PVP44
Of all the chicken breeds, which are good choices for a backyard flock? Show Notes: PermacultureVelocity.com...
Understanding Seeds: Heirloom, Open Pollinated, & F1 - PVP43
So many seeds, so many misunderstandings! Show Notes: PermacultureVelocity.com...
Making Salves, Creams, & Lip Balms - PVP42
Some products require special equipment, fancy ingredients, and so forth. These simple products are easy and economical. Each can easily be made as fancy as you like! Show Notes: P...
The Best Pressure Canner for the Homestead - PVP41
Getting ready to preserve the summer's bountiful harvest means having the equipment on hand. What's the best pressure canner to get the job done? Show Notes: PermacultureVelocity.c...
The Best Grain Mill for the Homestead - PVP40
Unlike a food processor or a blender, a grain mill is essential if you are going to grind grains. But, with so many choices, how to select the right one for the homestead? Show Not...
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