Vintage Americana

I do apologize for the audio quality on this episode. Technical difficulties required an equipment switch. Visit the wesbite www.vintageamericanapodcast.com for more extensive show notes. And find all the details for Tie One On Day here: https://www.apronmemories.com/tie-one-on-day/

This week I got to talk to the owner (Harold Wilken) and mill manager (Jill Brockman-Cummings) of Janie's Mill. Janie's Mill produces and sells and variety of organic grain and flour products, sourced and milled in the Midwest. Come give it a list, and visit janiesmill.com to get your freshly made flours. Don't forget to follow them on Instagram @janiesmill, especially as the holiday Baking season...

Today's episode is a reading of the original "Legend of Sleepy Hollow" by Washington Irving. Stop by the website and tell me if this was a "trick" or a "treat"? www.vintageamericanapodcast.com

Freedom of choice in food sources, why it matters, and how to exercise it, in spite of regulations. Visit the website at vintageamericanapodcast.com for links to resources.

What is a Craft Bazaar, why should you shop at them, and what if you'd like to sell at them? Visit the episode page at vintageamericanapodcast.com for links.

Today's episode is an especial treat. A longer episode than usual, but an intriguing discussion of hedges, their place in the landscape, and in the culture, with Jim Jones of the North American Hedgerow Society. Visit Jim at the North American Hedgerow Society: https://www.nahedgerowsociety.org/ And visit the episode page at vintageamericanapodcast.com to get all the links to Jim's work and Social...

This week, let's talk about practicing the art of hospitality, how it's different from entertaining, and why it's important. Check the website at vintageamericanapodcast.com for more info.

Today we explore the gradually journey from frozen pizza to from scratch cooking. Where to start, where you can go if you want to, and a little of why it's important. Visit the website for some cookbook recommendations. Consider attending the Rogue Food Conference: https://roguefoodconference.com/

This week, we'll talk about why the "new" idea of managed intensive grazing is really much closer to how animals really behave, and why it's an important tool in good stewardship of our land. How weeds indicate soil health https://davesgarden.com/guides/articles/view/1530 Stephen Thomforde, who has done a lot of work on using managed intensive grazing to restore ecologies www.stephenthomforde.com...

This week we’ll examine the old Harvest Home dinner, where it came from, and how to bring it back. Struan bread would make a nice addition to a Harvest Home table. https://www.thefreshloaf.com/recipes/struanbread An interesting article on the importance of bread in Polish harvest festivals. https://lamusdworski.wordpress.com/2016/08/06/harvest/ How to run a cake walk https://www.carnivalsavers.com...

Today's episode is a brief discussion of the way knitting fits into culture, as well as how to - and how not to - recapture the patient art. Visit the website for links to vintage knitting publications and some book recommendations for more reading. I'll also share a couple of my favorite patterns for small projects.

This episode covers many of the traditions and folklore involved in building a new home, including endowing it with a name. Visit the episode website at vintageamericanapodcast.com for links to some resources mentioned in the episode.

This week's episode is a protracted discussion of how environment influences life, and the value of cultures - in yogurt and in life. If you would like more reading on the topic, I can recommend a few articles: Grace Olmstead https://www.frontporchrepublic.com/2021/04/grace-olmstead-on-uprooted-place-idaho-and-prairie-lupines/ Preserving Local memory: https://www.frontporchrepublic.com/2010/06/pre...

Listen to Makala Hales describe her vision of a return to the values and outcomes of the One Room Schoolhouse. Visit her website: https://www.1roomschoolhouse.org/

An interview with Shepherdess Deen Heinrich about Romeldale sheep and using genetics as a small producer. Dee's farm website, Pine Knoll Sheep and Wool https://www.pineknollsheepandwool.com/

Lots of links and notes for this one, so go visit https://vintageamericanapodcast.com/2021/07/23/ep-22-a-timless-wardrobe-interview-with-marion-mcnealy/

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Join me for a discussion of off-the-beaten track fruits suitable for the farmstead. And visit the website at vintageamericanapodcast.com for links in the episode notes if you're looking for specific fruits.

A look at the Declaration of Independence and how it gets woven into life in small towns. Boyne City 4th of July https://www.boyne4thofjuly.com/ Independence, IA 4th of July https://www.celebrateindee.com/july4th/ Southport, NC 4th of July https://www.nc4thofjuly.com/events Loggerodeo Sedro-Woolley, WA http://loggerodeo.org/ A transcription of the Declaration of Independence: https://www.archives....

Roger's Blog: Michigan Marginalia https://michiganmarginalia.wordpress.com/ Resources on Localism: The Front Porch Republic - Online articles, a podcast, books and a quarterly journal: https://www.frontporchrepublic.com/ The Brookings Institute, mentioned by Roger: https://www.brookings.edu/ And, while urban environments are not my primary focus, they can benefit from Localism, too: https://www.st...

Exploring canning and preserving. Not so much a "how-to" as a philosophical exploration. USDA preservation guidelines: https://nchfp.uga.edu/publications/publications_usda.html The Ball Blue Book can be found in lots of places. This is just one: https://www.lehmans.com/product/ball-canning-blue-book Perfect Preserves: Provisions From the Kitchen Garden, by Norah Carey is out of print. Mes Confitur...

Join me for a special treat today, as the lovely Martha Hoffman Kerestes sits down to talk about the Dutch Belted cattle breed, heritage breed conservation, and Bestyet AI Sires. Visit Bestyet AI sires at http://bestyetaisires.com/ Find more from Martha at https://marthahoffmankerestes.contently.com/ Follow Martha on Instagram at @farmingwithmartha And follow Bestyet AI Sires on Facebook Be sure t...

The humble rag doll is a timeless element of childhood. Explore the sentiment and meaning of them, and think about making one for the special little one in your own life. Storybook Toys: https://www.ctpub.com/storybook-toys-ebook-1/ My Rag Doll: https://davidandcharles.com/product/my-rag-doll/ Vintage Raggedy Ann Pattern available as a .pdf: https://www.etsy.com/listing/497926700/raggedy-ann-andy-...

What is Localism, and why is it important to participate in your local politics, economy, and culture?

Today it was my very great pleasure to get to talk with Dr. Trey Malone from Michigan State University. He took time out of his day to share a little of what he knows about the rising market for hard cider and offer a bit of advice on how a small farm or orchard might start thinking about producing and selling local cider. Some of the resources mentioned by Dr. Malone: University of Minnesota's Bu...