Episode 148 Preparing the Pantry - Produce

There are three primary ways of preserving the harvest:

• Home canning
• Freezing
• Dehydrating

Today we will discuss these preservation methods, and more!

Episode 147: Pantry Audit, and Pantry Protein

In this episode we'll take a look at the results of our pantry audit, where I asked you to identify the top 10 purchases you regularly make in your pantry. We'll see if there are more cost-effective, and possibly domestic options that will help with future savings.

We'll also discuss pantry protein options. If beef is too expensive for your budget, what options do you have to extend your ingredients to make meals more affordable. And When Buying Bulk Isn’t the Better Option

What does the coming week of weather have in store, and are you planting a fall crop?

We are building, and rebuilding our pantries here at Holstein House.

Episode 146 Preparing Against Coming Pantry Cost Increases

With the USDA projecting that coffee prices could spike up to 25% and beef climbing another 15% this year, your grocery receipt is about to become your biggest monthly stressor. But what if I told you that by looking at a simple country-of-origin label, you could save hundreds of dollars? Today, we’re building a 'Tariff-Proof Kitchen'

Links from the show:

Samaritan’s Purse: https://samaritanspurse.org/

Revised page for ministry: https://www.facebook.com/RobinHolsteinMinistries

For all contact and social media connections visit: https://robinholstein.com/contact/

Holstein House BNB

https://robinholstein.com/holstein-house-bed-and-breakfast/

Send me an Email here: robin [at] robinholstein.com

Lightning address (not email) is robinholstein@fountain.fm

My books …. https://www.amazon.com/stores/Robin-A.-Holstein/author/B00I0C41H8?ref=ap_rdr&store_ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true

#HolsteinHouse #PantryPrep #TariffProofKitchen #HomesteadingSkills #BudgetFriendlyEating

Episode 145: We'll catch up on the growing season, maybe talk about how tariffs may affect pantry stocking by fall. Make a list of what you cooked over the past week or so. Maybe we can start planning on how to build our pantry before things get out-of-hand? Oh, and whatever else you want to cheat about.

Links from the show: Holstein House Etsy page: https://www.etsy.com/shop/HolsteinHouse

Appalachian Outlaw Trails: https://aotwv.com/

Samaritan’s Purse: https://samaritanspurse.org/

Revised page for ministry: https://www.facebook.com/RobinHolsteinMinistries

For all contact and social media connections visit: https://robinholstein.com/contact/

Holstein House BNB

https://robinholstein.com/holstein-house-bed-and-breakfast/

Send me an Email here: robin [at] robinholstein.com

My books …. https://www.amazon.com/stores/Robin-A.-Holstein/author/B00I0C41H8?ref=ap_rdr&store_ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true

#HolsteinHouse #WVGardens #PermacultureDesign #ContainerGrown #WandoPeas #AppalachianGrown

In this episode Season 3 Episode 144 Look at ideas for the coming growing season, dogs cats chickens and ducks, bird flu, and more!

Links from the show:

Appalachian Outlaw Trails: https://aotwv.com/

Bird Flu: https://agriculture.wv.gov/wvda-confirms-case-of-avian-influenza-in-backyard-flock-in-kanawha-county/

Samaritan’s Purse: https://samaritanspurse.org/

Revised page for ministry: https://www.facebook.com/WeddingsByRobinWV

For all contact and social media connections visit: https://robinholstein.com/contact/

Holstein House BNB

https://robinholstein.com/holstein-house-bed-and-breakfast/

Send me an Email here: robin [at] robinholstein.com

Lightning address (not email) is redwave905@getalby.com

My books …. https://www.amazon.com/stores/Robin-A.-Holstein/author/B00I0C41H8?ref=ap_rdr&store_ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true

#HolsteinHouse #WVGardens #PermacultureDesign #ContainerGrown #WandoPeas #AppalachianGrown #Zone7a #CompanionPlanting #PotToPlate

As we close out the year, it’s time to sit down and talk about... well, what else? The good, the bad, and the ugly of 2025 are all on the agenda today!

We’re taking a deep dive into the year’s gardening journey, from the simplicity of windowsill scrap gardens and fresh sprouts to the very real challenges of managing a container garden in a changing season. I’m also sharing a first look at the 2026 Farmer’s Almanac and the latest West Virginia Department of Agriculture Bulletin as we begin to look forward.

Stick around as we check in on the whole crew—the dogs, cats, chickens, and ducks—and I'll even share my very first sign of the upcoming Spring season! Whether you're joining me live or catching the replay, let’s reflect on what this year taught us about homesteading, resilience, and the joy of a small-scale harvest." #YearInReview2025 #MicroHomestead #ContainerGardening #FarmersAlmanac #WestVirginiaGardening #ScrapGardening #ChickensAndDucks

Season Review, Flock Expansion, & Farm Life Realities It's time to wrap up the season! In this episode, we're taking a deep dive into our growing season review, celebrating the wins (hello, massive sweet potato harvest!) and discussing what failed (let's just say not everything goes according to plan on the micro-homestead). But the big news is the flock expansion! We successfully introduced new chickens and ducks to the homestead. We cover the vital steps of quarantine to check for illness and disease, and how we used a visual-only separation technique to let the new and old flocks see each other without access, drastically reducing stress and fighting when integration day arrived. Finally, we get real about some of the less romantic parts of country living. We discuss a sticky situation with a neighbor's irresponsible pig management that forced us to take action. This leads to a serious and important discussion about contingency planning for farm animals, specifically addressing the difficult reality of ensuring your animals are cared for when marriages or partnerships hit unexpected trouble. Tune in for practical tips, honest reflections, and a crucial conversation about being a responsible small-scale farmer. Link to poultry video: YouTube https://youtu.be/QNDVgoA88xs Rumble https://rumble.com/v70s6qo-integrating-new-birds-to-our-flock..html Link to sweet potato video: YouTube https://youtu.be/BC9AXle25LE Rumble https://rumble.com/v70izds-mega-sweet-potato-harvest-from-one-grow-bag-you-wont-believe-the-yield.html #GrowingSeasonReview, #FlockIntegration, #HomesteadingLife, #FarmAnimalCare, #PoultryManagement, #NeighborIssues, #ChickensAndDucks, #SmallFarm, #RealFarmTalk

Season 3 Episode 138 Cooking with beef tongue, heart, this crazy weather, starting seeds, bird flu and more!!

#holsteinhouse #garden #wv #usa #travel #bnb #gm #pv #podcast

Links from the show:

Samaritan’s Purse: https://samaritanspurse.org/

NPR Bird Flu: https://www.npr.org/sections/shots-health-news/2025/02/02/nx-s1-5282389/avian-bird-flu-eggs-prices-cull-usda-michigan-poultry-influenza-farmer-vaccination-h5n1

Revised page for ministry: https://www.facebook.com/WeddingsByRobinWV

For all contact and social media connections visit: https://robinholstein.com/contact/

Holstein House BNB

https://robinholstein.com/holstein-house-bed-and-breakfast/

Send me an Email here: robin [at] robinholstein.com