Vintage Americana

This week's episode is full of tips to make the most of your shrinking budget in terms of food, clothes, and household items. Don't forget to go back to earlier episodes on Real Food, Mending, Stocking Up, and other related topics. Tiller's International Class Catalog: http://www.tillersinternational.org/2022-class-catalog

This week's topic is the spirit of a place, why it's important, and learning to love the spirit of your place.

This week, I'm planning my county fair entries for the year. Listen in, and see if what YOU might want to enter in YOUR fair. Then, DM me on Instagram at www.instagram.com/vintageamericanapodcast or stop by the website at www.vintageamericanapodcast.com and tell me what your plans are.

A new first for Vintage Americana - this is a round table episode with TWO guests. There were some slight technical difficulties, but I hope you still enjoy this.

Drop by the website to leave a comment, and to find handy links to some of the things mentioned today: www.vintageamericanapodcast.com And visit Anja at www.ourgabledhome.com , to take her new course or just see what other recipes she's shared.

I sat down this week with Rachel Clark of This Lovely Little Farmhouse to talk garden planning, the euphoria of seed ordering, and trying to make sensible choice about what to plant. Check out Rachel's Blog: www.thislovelylittlefarmhouse.com Follow her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thislovelylittlefarmhouse/ And watch her on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxuPNsqeHfhWFkf18Xcz8...

This week, I got to chat with Charley Katona about starting a cottage food business, and building your local community at the same time. Michigan State University's Cottage Food Law Class www.canr.msu.edu/cottage_food_law Cottage Food Laws by State https://cottagefoodlaws.com/ Rogue Food Conference https://roguefoodconference.com Follow Charley on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/charleykatona/

This week is all about what constitutes a Classical curriculum, and why we should revive it. Visit the episode at www.vintageamericanapodcast.com for all sorts of helpful links mentioned in the episode.

Today we'll go over the factors you should take into account when planning out your farmstead orchard. Don't forget to drop by the website for full shownotes at www.vintageamericanapodcast.com And find more information on the blog at www.brambleberrymeadow.com

In honor of the one year anniversary, we'll talk today about what we've covered so far, and what we'll talk about in the next year.

This week's episode is a wonderful chat with Allie Faden of Positively Probiotic. She shares all sorts of tips for using dairy, sourdough, kefir, and kombucha cultures. I apologize for the sound quality. If you can make it through the first 15 minutes or so, much of the buzzing goes away. Recording from my current remote retreat location has made for some challenges. Visit www.positivelyprobiotic....

This week's episode is about the magic of bread in all its glory. Whether using sourdough or commercial yeast, a wood fired brick bake oven, or a plain electric range, bread has a permanent place in rural culture. Visit www.vintageamericanapodcast.com for detailed shownotes.

Today's episode covers how to find heritage livestock and plants, and what to look for in a source. Don't forget to visit the website at www.vintageamericanapodcast.com And the blog at www.brambleberrymeadow.com , to sign up for the E-mail list.

This week, I've got some advice on how to make your own food situation a little more resilient NOW, and make it easier to ride out brief shocks to the centralized food system. Visit www.brambleberrymeadow.com and sign up for my E-mail list, and look for a special 1 year pod-o-versary letter soon. Meanwhile, visit my friends at www.positivelyprobiotic.com for the best dairy and sourdough cultures.

Why (and how) you should make space on your small farm or homestead for wild places and things.

An interview with Matt Nelson of Spring Creek Heritage Farm. We talk about his birds, his views on rare breeds and custom crosses, and why non-commercial birds are important. Visit Matt at https://www.springcreekheritagefarms.com/

What is the difference between high culture and low culture, and what elements of each are part of a healthy rural culture?

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Society tells us that we have no limits. But both we and our communities are healthier if we both acknowledge and choose limits

My Christmas present to you - a Ghost Story. Settle in and listen to "A View From a Hill" by M.R. James.

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OVer 40 years ago the Peanuts crew already knew something wasn't quite right with those painted pink aluminum Christmas trees. Maybe a less-than-perfect Farmstead tree is the perfect tree for you family. Don't forget to check the episode page on the website for links mentioned in the podcast. www.vintageamericana.com

Today I'll cover some of the baking traditions my family treasures, as well as some tips for discovering or recovering your own. Check the show notes for the episode at www.vintageamericanapodcast.com

Come listen to some thoughts on how to step back a little and take time to ponder the meaning of Advent Visit the podcast website: www.vintageamericanapodcast.com And the Blog: www.brambleberrymeadow.com Advent Calendar patterns from Benzie Designs: https://www.benziedesign.com/search?q=advent+calendar "An Advent for the Cosmos: https://www.amazon.com/Advent-Cosmos-Jeffrey-Pitts/dp/1733849718/ref...

This week I share some thoughts on an attitude of gratitude, vs. an attitude of entitlement. As well as some suggestions of ways to spend the weekend that cultivate gratitude, family, and a culture of valuing each other. Bing Crosby and Rosemary Clooney sing "Counting my Blessings": https://youtu.be/DXKxazgio2s Don't forget to visit the blog at brambleberrymeadow.com. I've shared a vintage apron p...