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Smokey Acres PodcastEP 3: Chaos in the kitchen!A quick little update on all the chaos that is renovating a home!
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2021-07-2923 minSmokey Acres PodcastEP 2: Let the guineas serenade us through this episode…To end a wonderful sunny Saturday, Charlie gives additional updates on all the animals and home renovations. This episode was recorded outside so you can all be serenaded by the screeching voices of guinea hens. Enjoy 😊 INSTAGRAM @smokeyacrefarm for updates!
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2021-07-1833 minSmokey Acres PodcastEP 1: The Smokey Acre Podcast IS BACK!!With a new phone to record and many many life updates, Charlie is back to get you all up to speed on life at Smokey Acre Farm! Diving into what new in the past year and what to look forward to, this episode will be the beginning of a fresh new start for this podcast! Enjoy😊 INSTAGRAM: @smokeyacrefarm
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2021-07-1730 minSmokey Acres PodcastLife and laptop updateA little update for you all as I’m still working out the recording kinks.
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2020-10-2606 minSmokey Acres PodcastRIP my laptopThere will be a delay in the uploading of episode 21 and future episodes as my laptop is taking a nap in rice. Hopefully it turns back on and we can get back to business. If not we will figure it out one way or another...
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2020-10-1903 minSmokey Acres PodcastBONUS: Winter is coming...A little bonus episode for your week(: Charlie talks about all that goes into preparing the homestead for winter.
Follow us on Instagram to stay up to date and follow along for the ride @smokeyacrefarm
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2020-10-1424 minSmokey Acres Podcast20: An Apple-sodeAn apple a day keeps the doctor away...or at Smokey Acre Farm, an apple a day is not enough apples eaten with how many our tree produced this year. Charlie discusses all the apples they harvested this year and the ways they preserved them from cider to apple chips to sliced for the freezer all with the help of some very good friends.
Corresponding photos for this episode can be found on Instagram @smokeyacrefarm
Thanks for listening(:
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2020-10-1333 minSmokey Acres Podcast19: Rooster Butchering DayIn today's episode, Charlie discusses the not-so-fun side of homesteading and raising animals. Charlie and Kyle had to butcher roosters they hatched this past spring, she talks about her feelings regarding it and the upside of having farm-raised chicken in their freezer.
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2020-09-2917 minSmokey Acres Podcast18: That's my jam🎵In today's episode, Charlie branches off of the food preservation episode to talk jam making. Where did fruit preserves come from and why it's one of the easiest food preservations methods. This is for all folks, country folks, city folks, let's all make jam!
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2020-09-2137 minSmokey Acres Podcast17: Food Preservation MethodsIn today's episode, Charlie discusses the ways you can go about preserving your garden harvest. From canning to freezing, dehydrating and fermenting, what you need and what works the best.
Listen to the end for information that was left out of the composting episode(:
References:
The Old Fashioned on Purpose podcast with Jill Winger
Roots and Refuge Farm on youtube
Put 'em Up "A Comprehensive Home Preserving Guide for the Creative Cook" by Sherri Brooks Vinton
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2020-09-1458 minSmokey Acres PodcastBONUS: Apple season is here!Sitting at the picnic table, starting to process our apples!
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2020-09-1107 minSmokey Acres Podcast16: Fall Garden Harvest 2020In today's episode, amongst many life updates, Charlie touches on what her garden produced this year. From animals eating all the squash, to canning tomatoes and finding more lobster mushrooms! Take a listen to hear more!
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2020-09-0224 minSmokey Acres Podcast15: Organizing as stress relief??In this episode, Charlie reflects on how busy the end of summer is. She jumped into a couple of impromptu reorganizing projects, is it stress relief or just procrastination? ...productive procrastination at the very least.
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2020-09-0225 minSmokey Acres Podcast14: Composting 101In today's episode, Charlie talks the basics of composting. From what you need to get started to what you can/can't compost. She also discusses ways you can compost if you live in a city where it might not seem as attainable. Tune in to learn more!
Follow us on Instagram @smokeyacrefarm to stay up to date! Thank you for listening, please subscribe, rate and review(:
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2020-08-1741 minSmokey Acres Podcast13: Summer ForagingIn today's episode, Charlie takes a shallow dive into the summer foraging grocery list. She discusses specific foraged foods she has experience with from mushrooms to berries and touches on many more. The summer months in the midwest are perfect for a fresh foraged dinner. At the end of the episode, she also gives some resources you can use to get started or dive deeper into foraging. Disclaimer: This podcast or Instagram shouldn't be used as an identification guide for consumption but merely as inspiration to do your own exploration and research. Please always use proper identification guides and m...
2020-08-1253 minSmokey Acres Podcast12: Check the radar before you go camping, kids!In this week's episode, Charlie talks about her and Kyle's latest camping trip that didn't go exactly as planned. She tells the story of the storm they faced and how nature has a way of humbling even the most avid outdoors-person.
Photos of the camping trip and storm damage are up @smokeyacrefarm Instagram!
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2020-07-2734 minSmokey Acres Podcast11: That Time We Lived in a CamperIn this episode, Charlie and Kyle talk about that one summer that they decided to live in a 300 sq. ft. space with 3 dogs and no running water. Take a listen to hear some of the crazy stories during that time and the things they learned about living in a small space with another person.
Check out Instagram @smokeyacrefarm to see pictures of their camper set up. Please subscribe to the Smokey Acre Podcast on your preferred streaming service and leave a review, thank you!
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2020-07-2043 minSmokey Acres Podcast10: "Lets get political, political"🎵 ft. Lani JaneIn today's episode, Charlie sits down with her younger sister Lani over Zoom to chat about her passions. They dive into Lani's activism journey from wanting to pursue politics to focusing more on street activism and nonprofit groups. Her latest project she has taken on with a group of amazing womxn has focused on achieving major structural reform in the school district we both grew up in, ISD 196 focusing on Eagan Highschool. Please check out their efforts on their page @eagancallout on Instagram. There is also a link in their bio for a petition that needs more signatures. Please show...
2020-07-141h 08Smokey Acres Podcast9: Why recycling isn't enough.In this episode, Charlie talks more about where her passion for sustainability comes from and the small steps that we all can take to make a difference. She also talks about why recycling should be the last step in the reduce, reuse, repair, recycle motto.
Please rate, subscribe, and follow on Instagram @smokeyacrefarm to stay up to date and support!
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2020-07-0626 minSmokey Acres Podcast8: "Look at all those chickens"In today's episode, Charlie talks about owning chickens, the ups, the downs, and the fresh eggs! If you've ever considered owning chickens whether that's 50 free-range chickens or 5 back yard hens, she'll give you some basic information on how to get started and the breeds they've raised at Smokey Acre Farm.
Check out pictures of their chickens posted on Instagram @smokeyacrefarm
Mentioned in this episode is an alternative to a basic chicken waterer that can be used with any type of bucket and are more sanitary. Link below https://www.amazon.com/Lovatic-Poultry-Water-Nipples-Horizontal...
2020-06-2950 minSmokey Acres PodcastLife Updates & The Radical Joy ProjectIn this short episode, Charlie talks about what is going on in her life from a bear destroying their bird feeder to a yummy cookbook inspired meal. (The cookbook is called Small Victories by Julia Turshen)
For Charlie's birthday this year and with it being pride month, she is asking for donations through her Facebook campaign for the Black Trans Women Advocacy Coalition. Please consider donating to honor the black trans women who have fought for the rights of our LGBTQIA communities.
She also discusses The Radical Joy Project's event this week for black femme...
2020-06-2512 minSmokey Acres Podcast7: Why did we get goats?Today Charlie talks about how they ended up getting Nigerian Dwarf goats and why. A brief introduction to the mistakes they made right off the bat, the use and enjoyment they get out of having goats and why dwarf goats versus larger dairy breeds or dairy cows.
Check out Instagram @smokeyacrefarm for cute goat photos and videos(:
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2020-06-2225 minSmokey Acres Podcast6: A Plastic-Free BathroomToday Charlie discusses her goal of going plastic-free/zero waste in her bathroom. She talks about all the changes they've made and easy ways you can lower your waste output in your bathroom as well!
Also mentioned is the sale of Charlie's jewelry on her personal Instagram @charlienhe. 100% of everything sold will be donated to Holistic Heaux and their Rebellion Relief Fund. Please check out their website and Instagram www.holisticheaux.com or @holistic_heaux
Products & Websites mentioned:
bidet; hellotushy.com
toothpaste bites; bitestoothpastebits.com
most other products; zerowastestore.com (shampoo & conditioner bars, loofah bag, Albatross razor, dog soap bar)
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2020-06-1542 minSmokey Acres PodcastMini Project Update #2After a day of forging and laying pavers, Charlie & Kyle sit down to chat with a cold beer about the completed projects. These minisodes will touch on completed woodworking, forging, art, or home renovations projects in real time. They chat about a couple of bottle openers and a fire roasting stick that Kyle forged as well as adding pavers at the bottom of the steps of their deck.
Check out the photos on Instagram @smokeyacrefarm!
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2020-06-1211 minSmokey Acres PodcastBONUS: Interview with RyanCharlie interviews her youngest sister, Ryan after a day of planting in the garden. They discuss Ryan's recent graduation from Harbor City International HS, her plans for the future, and what she thinks of Charlie & Kyle's hobby farm.
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2020-06-0846 minSmokey Acres Podcast5: The Start of my GardenCharlie talks about diving headfirst into large scale vegetable gardening. It's only her 2nd year, she has no idea what she's doing but she's figuring it out as she goes. She discusses everything from her seed starting process, what she changed from last year, and what her ideas are for the future. Check out the photos of the garden and plants on their Instagram @smokeyacrefarm! Here is to a successful gardening year for us all!
This episode is accompanied by a bonus interview with Charlie's littlest sister, Ryan. Give it a listen!
Please also take a look at the show n...
2020-06-0837 minSmokey Acres PodcastBlack Lives MatterA break from our normal programming as Charlie addresses a topic to important not to talk about. These 15 minutes are simply to try to make sure we're all aware of resources to contribute to the movement and ways to educate ourselves. Any profits or contributions to this podcast will go directly to one of the organizations listed below.
DONATIONS:
*Reclaim the Block www.reclaimtheblock.org
*Black Visions Collective www.blackvisionsmn.org
*Unicorn Riot www.unicornriot.ninja
*NAACP Minneapolis www.mplsnaacp.org
*We Love Lakeside f...
2020-06-0716 minSmokey Acres Podcast4: Meet Kyle!During this episode, Charlie interviews her fiance & Smokey Acre Farm partner, Kyle. Get to know him a little bit better from his job as a tattoo artist to his passions of woodworking, forging, and animals. They also touch on finding their house and making it the home it is today. Enjoy!
Follow his business page on Facebook or Instagram @kylejamestattoo or visit the shop's or his website @ kylejamestattoo.com or benchmarktattoo.com
Follow the @smokeyacrefarm on Instagram to keep up to date with our hobby farm and projects.
Right now in my home state of Minnesota and across the United...
2020-06-0156 minSmokey Acres Podcast3: Natural DyesCharlie gives a little life update and discusses her latest experiment with naturally dying clothes. Natural dyes are a safe and sustainable way to freshen up your wardrobe and hopefully after this episode you will be able to do so without making the same mistakes!
Check out the @smokeyacrefarm Instagram for the corresponding photos of the results!
Videos referenced:
My Green Closet; https://youtu.be/CejVuJK9jL8
Rose Uncharted; https://youtu.be/ZbX95pectgE
Buzzfeed Nifty; https://youtu.be/fCKULKTt4p4
Also check out The Ochre Stone on Instagram, Facebook or their website to see her naturally dyed clothing items...
2020-05-2526 minSmokey Acres PodcastBONUS EP: Spring ForagingA little bonus episode for your weekend! Charlie discusses what she's learned while foraging for food in the Minnesota springtime from morels to fiddleheads to ramps. I hope this makes you want to get curious about your natural spaces and get exploring! (Always be safe when foraging, use proper identification tools and use safe preparation when consuming)
Go check out @smokeyacrefarm on Instagram to see the corresponding photos!
Some of the field guides I recommend are the National Audubon Society for mushrooms, birds or trees or The Peterson Field Guides, they have one on wild edibles. I also own 2 guides...
2020-05-2221 minSmokey Acres Podcast2: Maple SyrupingFor the past two years, Charlie & Kyle have been making their own maple syrup on Smokey Acres Farm. Charlie discusses all things maple syrup this episode! Check out the Instagram @smokeyacrefarm to see photos of their process. CORRECTION: I said it was smokier tasting due to using more pine, however it was less pine than last year and more maple and birch
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2020-05-1827 minSmokey Acres PodcastMini Project UpdateThese minisodes will touch on completed woodworking, forging, art, or home renovations projects in real time. This first minisode, Charlie & Kyle talk about his latest tabletop build for a tiny home! Check out the Smokey Acre Farm Instagram for pictures of the project. To check out the tabletops' new home go to @tinylivingwitholivia on Instagram.
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2020-05-1406 minSmokey Acres Podcast1: Welcome to Smokey Acres Farm!Charlie introduces the hobby farm she owns with her fiance Kyle, a little about herself and what she hopes for the future of the Smokey Acres Podcast. Follow us on Instagram @smokeyacrefarm to see corresponding photos and additional content
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2020-05-1118 min