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Vintage AmericanaEp. 99 - Dressing the PartDoes what you wear while you homestead matter? Who is "really working" and who is "just cos-playing"?Some pattern lines to get you started if you are interested:Fig Leaf PatternsBlack Snail PatternsFolkwear Patternswww.vintageamericanapodcast.com2023-02-1123 minVintage AmericanaEp. 98 - What Shall We Teach?Back onto the topic of education - I know, me and everybody else. Today, we'll talk about options outside the standard public schools. Abeka Academy Bob Jones University Time4Learning Memoria Press Well Trained Mind Hillsdale Homeschool Resources Christopherus Lavender's Blue Sonlight Ambleside Online List of Charlotte Mason Curricula2023-02-0323 minVintage AmericanaEp. 97 - A Firm FoundationCulture is dissolving into "liquid modernity" and us with it. Let's talk about using your hands to ground your mind and soul in reality, instead. Working With Your Hands Does Wonders For Your BrainThe Experience Machine Thought ExperimentHow To Split WoodEstonian Lace Knitting: Nupps Video (in case you want to learn that which has - thus far - defeated me)Spoon Carving Book by Emmet Van Dreische2023-01-2825 minVintage AmericanaEp. 96 - Collector's EditionLet's talk about collections. What to collect, where to find new items to add, and how to incorporate them into your home.If you have a collection, post a photo on social media and tag me!2023-01-2323 minVintage AmericanaEp. 95 - Country GentlefolkLiving an agrarian life with intention, and without neglecting the life of the mind. Hillsdale College Video CoursesMemoria CollegeHenry Home Kane's The Gentleman Farmer2023-01-1426 minVintage AmericanaEp. 94 - Cozy and WarmPractical Tips and Tricks for staying warm when it's Midwest Cold out.My favorite source for wool/silk thermalsL.L. Bean Maine Twill BlanketFairbault Mill Washable Wool BlanketClassic Stanley ThermosDuluth Fire Hose Pants2023-01-0724 minVintage AmericanaEp.93 - The Between TimesSavoring the time between Christmas and New Years to make new plans and dream new dreams.Journals for the HomesteadDr. Meggan's Farm BookPlanning your Orchard (Ep. 54)Great Books Reading List2022-12-3123 minVintage AmericanaEp. 92 -A Christmas Eve Ghost StoryThis week's episode is my annual reading of a Christmas Eve Ghost story.This year, enjoy "Between the Lights," by E.F. Benson. I thought it fitting, especially because it's set on Christmas Eve.2022-12-2529 minVintage AmericanaEp. 91 - Rekindling the Magic of ChristmasDo you miss that cozy quiet? The delightful shiver of anticipation? The fairy-glow of Christmas lights and candles? I'll share my thoughts on rediscovering some of the magic of Christmas. Greenglass House A Soul as Cold as FrostThe Door On Half-Bald HillRiders in the Sky Christmas Nativity Patterns on Etsy2022-12-1934 minVintage AmericanaEp. 90 - Resurrected RecipesRecreating lost family recipes, rediscovering food culture, and passing on favorite flavors2022-12-1021 minVintage AmericanaEp. 89 - ThanksgivingAn Old Fashioned Thanksgiving, by Louisa May Alcott2022-11-2637 minVintage AmericanaEp. 88 - GleaningA little discussion on gleaning - both literally and figuratively.USDA Gleaning toolkit:https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/usda_gleaning_toolkit.pdfSociety of Saint Andrewhttps://endhunger.org/2022-11-1224 minVintage AmericanaEp. 87 - CertifiableWhat certifications or licenses might you want or need?Check the cottage food laws in your state:https://cottagefoodlaws.com/Maine Organic Farmers and Growers:https://www.mofga.org/courses/organic-orcharding-classes/Tillers International:http://www.tillersinternational.org/Handweavers Guild Certificate of Excellence:https://weavespindye.org/certificate-of-excellence/Master Food Preserver Courses:https://www.healthycanning.com/master-food-preserver-courses/Permaculture Design Course:https://permaculture.org/courses/permaculture-design-course-regen-land-mgmt/Strong Towns:https://academy.strongtowns.org/Livestock Judging Association:https://www.livestockjudges.org/2022-11-0524 minVintage AmericanaEp. 86 - An Occurrence At Owl Creek BridgeThe annual Halloween Spooky Story: An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge, by Ambrose Bierce. Forgive the iffy audio quality, and the occasional kid-related noises. Technical difficulties interfered with this episode repeatedly.2022-10-3124 minVintage AmericanaEp. 85 - Should I Stay or Should I Go NowToday, it's time for a slightly rant-y episode on why small towns and rural communities should try to keep their young people and how to build community bonds.The New Yorker Article I mentionedhttps://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2017/11/13/where-the-small-town-american-dream-lives-on?mbid=nl_Weekly+110617&CNDID=49142576&spMailingID=12299815&spUserID=MTg0MjkzMjg1NDUzS0&spJobID=1280558355&spReportId=MTI4MDU1ODM1NQS2&epik=dj0yJnU9ME1tZmdvQVM2VU95Tm01eWxUWDlGVmNmNFA1a0pnV1AmcD0wJm49SVVvMkNiTXJDUmNCRTNiSE0wdXY4USZ0PUFBQUFBR05TaGtF2022-10-2227 minVintage AmericanaEp. 84 - Handmade ChristmasWhile it's still Spooky Season, it's also time to turn our thoughts to planning those Christmas gifts we intend to make.Knitted Animal Patternshttps://www.frombritainwithlove.com/listing/dot-pebbles-rabbit-knitting-patterns-woodland-animals/Extra Creamy Malted Hot Cocoa Mixhttps://brambleberrymeadow.com/2022/10/01/extra-creamy-malted-hot-cocoa-mixMake custom labels at Canva.com2022-10-1523 minVintage AmericanaEp. 83 - Egg Money and Side HustlesThis week's episode is about side hustles, passive income, and thinking outside the usual box a little.Selling Eggshttps://homeinthefingerlakes.com/eggs-on-roadside-stand/Rogue Food Conferencehttps://roguefoodconference.com/Art Broomshttps://karaandretta.com/explore-handmade-brooms-and-besomsHow to Grow Willow for Basket Making - You can find some American sources for willow cuttings without much trouble.https://hannavanaelst.com/2018/01/17/planting-harvesting-grading-preparing-willow-basket-making/2022-10-0828 minVintage AmericanaEp. 82 - Light My FireIt's getting chilly. Let's talk about fires, fireplaces, wood stoves, and wood piles.Firewood BTU charthttps://www.firewood-for-life.com/firewood-btu.htmlHomemade Firestarters on Pinteresthttps://www.pinterest.com/search/pins/?q=homemade%20firestarters&rs=typedNorwegian Wood, by Lars Myttinghttps://www.amazon.com/Norwegian-Wood-chopping-stacking-Scandinavian/dp/0857055291/ref=sr_1_4?crid=4H44WTRGO69H&keywords=lars+mytting&qid=1664559478&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIzLjg1IiwicXNhIjoiMy42MSIsInFzcCI6IjMuNzgifQ%3D%3D&sprefix=lars+mytting%2Caps%2C108&sr=8-42022-09-3027 minVintage AmericanaEp. 81 - Where Roots Run DeepResearching your family's Place. Where you come from can be as important as who you come from.Michigan One Room Schoolhouse Associationhttps://www.miorsa.org/Hekman Library at Calvin Universityhttps://lib.calvin.edu/guide/collections/hhState of Michigan Archivehttps://www.michigan.gov/mhc/archives/archive-collectionsRestless Viking video on Michigan's wonky Townshipshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KzoDDexfd1s2022-09-2427 minVintage AmericanaEp. 80 - Nuts for Nuts, Part 2I'm back! I've recovered from a bout of laryngitis and am ready to finish our two-part series on Nuts. Today, we'll talk about eating nuts - in baked goods for the most part.White Fruit Cakehttps://nourishandnestle.com/white-fruitcake-recipe/?utm_campaign=tailwind_tribes&utm_term=889021946_38504926_476152&utm_medium=social&utm_source=pinterest&utm_content=tribesDouble Chocolate Cookies with Beech Nutshttp://www.mynomadcuisine.com/2021/01/wild-baking-double-chocolate-chip.htmlChestnut Pureehttps://modernwifestyle.com/chestnut-puree-recipe/And don't forget to visit the podcast site at www.vintageamericanapodcast.com, and the blog at ww...2022-09-1724 minVintage AmericanaEp. 79 - Nuts for Nuts, Part 1In part 1, we'll discuss the cultivation of nuts commonly grown in America. Hardy Northern Walnuts at Quiverwood Nurseryhttps://quiverwoodnursery.com/nut-trees/northern-pecanThe Engineered resistant American Chestnuthttps://reason.com/2020/10/13/the-usda-should-let-people-plant-blight-resistant-american-chestnut-trees/Hybrid Hazelshttps://www.badgersett.com/info/hazelnutsMichigan State University's recommendations for Chestnut varietieshttps://www.canr.msu.edu/chestnuts/horticultural_care/michigan-cultivarsTreesnap apphttps://treesnap.org/Saving the Butternut Treehttps://northernwoodlands.org/outside_story/article/their_goal_saving_the_butternut_treeA Blueprint...2022-09-0327 minVintage AmericanaEp. 78 - Grandmother's Hope ChestWhat is a hope chest, why should you start one, and what you should put in it.Lights and Shadows of New York," by James McCabehttps://www.gutenberg.org/files/19642/19642-h/19642-h.htmTo order your replacement lock for vintage Lane cedar chest, contact Heritage Home Group at 800-327-6944, by email at by email at newlock@LaneFurniture.com, or on-line:http://www.lanefurniture.com/CustomerService/Lock-Replacement.aspxTo complete the form, you will need to know:Style Number (from outside bottom or outside back of chest)Serial Number (from...2022-08-2725 minVintage AmericanaEp. 77 - Managing Your Craft StashSince I'm off to a couple big vendor events this weekend, I thought I'd talk about organizing craft stash materials and deciding how and what to add when shopping.PDF inventory list for DMC embroidery floss:https://www.stitchtastic.com/media/1011/dmcthreadchecklist.pdfSewing machine needle storage:https://www.thelaststitch.com/diy-sewing-machine-needle-storage-system-tutorial/Michigan Fiber Festival:www.michiganfiberfestival.infoAQS Showshttps://www.americanquilter.com/2022-08-2026 minVintage AmericanaEp. 76 - I Scream, You ScreamLet's talk about that all-American summer treat: Ice Cream!"Fix the Pumps" book:https://www.artofdrink.com/Fix-the-Pumps-2019.pdfMichigan City, IN Ice Cream Social:https://www.harborcountry-news.com/news/lakeside-ice-cream-social-beats-the-heat/article_59b67d11-3ced-56a9-9fb8-12ed037ed2e0.html2022-08-1323 minVintage AmericanaEp. 75 - Flea SeasonIt's that time of year - flea markets and antique fairs abound. So put on your good walking shoes and lets go shopping.Farmhouse Vernacularwww.farmhousevernacular.comFarmgirl Fleahttps://www.farmgirlflea.com/10 Best Flea Marketshttps://www.antiquetrader.com/antiques-news/best-flea-marketsMiss Mustardseed Milk Painthttps://www.mmsmilkpaint.com/2022-08-0628 minVintage AmericanaEp. 74 - Pen a LetterLet's talk about reviving the lost art of letter writing - and doing it with flair.Letter writing prompts:http://blog.paperblanks.com/2018/02/28-new-journalling-prompts-for-letter-writing-month/Noodler's Pens and Inks:https://noodlersink.com/The Birmingham Pen Company:https://www.birminghampens.com/The Penthusiast Box:https://www.truphaeinc.com/collections/inkredible-boxes/products/penthusiast-pen-subscription-boxPaper Review:https://www.paperseahorse.com/blogs/news/the-paper-guideMountain of Ink blog:https://mountainofink.com/Scented Inks:https://ipenstore.com/collections/j-herbin-ink-12022-07-3024 minVintage AmericanaEp. 73 - Grandmother's GardenToday's episode is all about the homestead garden and designing it - kitchen, potager, or flower, we'll discuss them all.Square Foot Gardeninghttps://squarefootgardening.org/Colonial Garden search on Pinterest:https://www.pinterest.com/search/pins/?q=colonial%20garden&rs=typed&term_meta[]=colonial%7Ctyped&term_meta[]=garden%7CtypedBaker Creek Heirloom Seedshttps://www.rareseeds.com/Pinetree Garden Seeds:https://www.superseeds.com/Lemon Sunset Evening Primrosehttps://www.thompson-morgan.com/p/oenothera-lemon-sunset/6831TMWhite Flower Farmhttps://www.whiteflowerfarm...2022-07-2324 minVintage AmericanaEp. 72 - The Golden SummerThis week, let's reminisce about Golden Summers, and make plans to add a few memories before the nights start getting colder."The Golden Summer," Sarah Hoythttps://accordingtohoyt.com/2022/07/12/the-golden-summer/Some things to look at:A list of Folk Schoolswww.bestchoiceschools.com/folk-schools/The Les Cheneaux Islandshttps://lescheneaux.net2022-07-1622 minVintage AmericanaEp. 71 - America's Livestock HeritageThis week we explore the livestock heritage of the United States, their origins, and the ins and outs of participating in conservation.The Cattleman's Texas Longhorn Registry:https://www.ctlr.org/Valais Blacknose Sheep Breeding Up Program:https://www.valais-blacknose-sheep.com/breeding_up.htmlIdaho Pasture Pig Association:https://www.idahopasturepig.org/The Livestock Conservancy:www.livestockconservancy.org2022-07-0935 minVintage AmericanaEp. 70 - Letters from a Farmer, for Independence DayIn honor of Independence Day, I present you with some selections from John Dickinson's "Letters from a Farmer in Pennsylvania."Find a .pdf of the letters here:https://thefederalistpapers.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/Letters-From-A-Farmer-In-Pennsylvania.pdf2022-07-0237 minVintage AmericanaEp. 69 - Midsommar FoodThis week we'll discuss a little more about local food, and I'll give you a snapshot of what can be grown, foraged, raised, or made at Midsommer in Michigan.Jill Winger's Old Fashioned on Purpose - Preserving Eggs:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/old-fashioned-on-purpose/id1475835329Perfect Preserves:https://www.biblio.com/97815567013202022-06-2522 minVintage AmericanaEp. 68 - Oh, my! That pie.I apologize for the sound quality with this episode.But aside from that, come enjoy an excellent discussion of that Paragon of Rural Culture: Pie.2022-06-1827 minVintage AmericanaEp. 67 - Everything's Coming Up Roses: Interview with Cory and Jessica EvansJessica and Cory Evans of Emlia Acres join me to talk about the ins and outs of running a small flower farm.Don't forget to visit their website:www.emliaacres.comAnd follow them on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/emliaacres/2022-06-1153 minVintage AmericanaEp. 66 - You Can Pick 'emThis week's episode is all about U-pick farms, how to get the best out of your trip to one, and why they're good for the local community.Don't forget to swing by the blog and sign up for the E-mail newsletter:www.brambleberrymeadow.com2022-06-0424 minVintage AmericanaEp. 65 - The Garage-Mahal: Limiting Sprawl in Rural CommunitiesVisit the website at www.vintageamericanapodcast.comThis episode is all about how sprawl damages rural areas, and some potential responses.Some sites to visit for more information:www.strongtowns.orgForm Based Codes:https://formbasedcodes.org/definition/2022-05-2728 minVintage AmericanaEp. 64 - The Way We Were - Learning Local HistoryThe whys and hows of learning the local history of your chosen Place.2022-05-2125 minVintage AmericanaEp. 63 - Sewing for Style and EconomyThis week, we'll tackle ways to make sewing and crafting more economical - so that it ISN'T more expensive to make that outfit than to buy it.Some things I mention in the episode:Slash and spread pattern alteration:https://curvysewingcollective.com/how-to-grade-up-a-vintage-pattern-basic-slash-and-spread-grading/Fig and Me Natural Fiber Art Dollshttp://www.figandme.com/Recycling yarn from second hand sweaters:https://blog.tincanknits.com/2021/02/04/how-to-recycle-yarn-from-second-hand-sweaters/2022-05-1428 minVintage AmericanaEp. 62 - A Make-do and Mend MentalityThis 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-catalog2022-05-0728 minVintage AmericanaEp. 61 - Genius Loci and the Power of PlaceThis week's topic is the spirit of a place, why it's important, and learning to love the spirit of your place.2022-04-3030 minVintage AmericanaEp. 60 - Blue Ribbon Blueprints - Planning for the County FairThis 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.2022-04-2328 minVintage AmericanaEp. 59 - That Which Is True is Ours: Reclaiming Education with Roger Jordan and John StockleyA 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.2022-04-161h 01Vintage AmericanaEp. 58 - Simple Sourdough with Anja EckertDrop by the website to leave a comment, and to find handy links to some of the things mentioned today:www.vintageamericanapodcast.comAnd visit Anja at www.ourgabledhome.com, to take her new course or just see what other recipes she's shared.2022-04-0844 minVintage AmericanaEp. 57 - How Does Your Garden Grow with Rachel ClarkI 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.comFollow her on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/thislovelylittlefarmhouse/And watch her on youtube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxuPNsqeHfhWFkf18Xcz8mwArbico Organics, for your natural pest control needshttps://www.arbico-organics.com/Michigan State Unversity soil testinghttps://homesoiltest.msu.edu/2022-04-0249 minVintage AmericanaEp. 56 - Community and Cottage Food with Charley KatonaThis 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 Classwww.canr.msu.edu/cottage_food_lawCottage Food Laws by Statehttps://cottagefoodlaws.com/Rogue Food Conferencehttps://roguefoodconference.comFollow Charley on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/charleykatona/2022-03-2636 minVintage AmericanaEp. 55 - A Classical CurriculumThis 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.2022-03-1921 minVintage AmericanaEp. 54 - Planning Your OrchardToday 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.comAnd find more information on the blog at www.brambleberrymeadow.com2022-03-1228 minVintage AmericanaEp. 53: Podcast Anniversary - Where we've been and where we're headed nextIn 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.2022-03-0527 minVintage AmericanaEp. 52: More Culture - Interview with Allie Faden of Positively ProbioticThis 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.com to get any of the cultures Allie and I discussed. You can also find her information-filled blog posts there, and a link to the facebook group.Then, remember...2022-02-261h 05Vintage AmericanaEp. 51 - Flour, Water, Yeast, Salt - and BricksThis 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.2022-02-1929 minVintage AmericanaEp. 50 - Reliable SourcesToday'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.comAnd the blog at www.brambleberrymeadow.com, to sign up for the E-mail list.2022-02-1227 minVintage AmericanaEp. 49 - Stocking UpThis 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.2022-02-0430 minVintage AmericanaEp. 48: Where the Wild Things AreWhy (and how) you should make space on your small farm or homestead for wild places and things.2022-01-2928 minVintage AmericanaEp. 47 - Rare and Heritage Poultry with Matt NelsonAn 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/2022-01-2150 minVintage AmericanaEp. 46 - High Culture, Low Culture, Real CultureWhat is the difference between high culture and low culture, and what elements of each are part of a healthy rural culture?2022-01-1527 minVintage AmericanaEp. 45: A New Years' BooklistVisit the website at vintageamericanapodcast.com for show notes.2022-01-0830 minVintage AmericanaEp. 44 - The Freedom of Embracing LimitsSociety tells us that we have no limits. But both we and our communities are healthier if we both acknowledge and choose limits2022-01-0126 minVintage AmericanaEp. 43 - A Christmas Eve Ghost StoryMy Christmas present to you - a Ghost Story. Settle in and listen to "A View From a Hill" by M.R. James.2021-12-2542 minVintage AmericanaEp. 42 - Halfway out of the DarkVisit the podcast website at www.vintageamericana.com for show notes and more.Drop by the blog at www.brambleberrymeadow.com to sign up for the E-mail newsletter.2021-12-1825 minVintage AmericanaEp. 41: Trimming the TreeOVer 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.com2021-12-1024 minVintage AmericanaEp. 40 - Christmas Baking in the Great White NorthToday 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.com2021-12-0324 minVintage AmericanaEp. 39 - The Quiet of AdventCome listen to some thoughts on how to step back a little and take time to ponder the meaning of AdventVisit the podcast website: www.vintageamericanapodcast.comAnd the Blog: www.brambleberrymeadow.comAdvent 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=sr_1_1?keywords=advent+for+the+cosmos&qid=1638146130&sr=8-1"Peace, Be Still":https://www.amazon.com/Peace-Be-Still-Christmas-Journal/dp/1735024821/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=peace%2C+be+still&qid=1638146165&sr=8...2021-11-2924 minVintage AmericanaEp. 38 - Attitude of GratitudeThis 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/DXKxazgio2sDon't forget to visit the blog at brambleberrymeadow.com. I've shared a vintage apron pattern for you.2021-11-2026 minVintage AmericanaEp 37 - ApronologyI 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/2021-11-1324 minVintage AmericanaEp 36 - Flour Power: Interview with Harold Wilken and Jill Brockman-Cummings of Janie's MillThis 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 has arrived.Visit the podcast website at vintageamericanapodcast.com for more information. And check the blog at brambleberrymeadow.com in the next week or so for a...2021-11-0537 minVintage AmericanaEp. 35 - The Legend of Sleepy HollowToday'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.com2021-10-301h 11Vintage AmericanaEp. 34 - Food FreedomFreedom 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.2021-10-2331 minVintage AmericanaEp. 33 - The Craft BazaarWhat 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.2021-10-1624 minVintage AmericanaEp 32 - Hedged In: An Interview with Jim JonesToday'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 Media.2021-10-021h 07Vintage AmericanaEp. 31 - HospitalityThis 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.2021-09-2526 minVintage AmericanaEp. 30 - Real FoodToday 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/2021-09-1828 minVintage AmericanaEp. 29 - Pasture Management as StewardshipThis 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 healthhttps://davesgarden.com/guides/articles/view/1530Stephen Thomforde, who has done a lot of work on using managed intensive grazing to restore ecologieswww.stephenthomforde.comA farmer using Bison to help restore oak savannahhttps://www.sfa-mn.org/restoring-savannas-with-bison/2021-09-1029 minVintage AmericanaEp 28: Harvest HomeThis 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/struanbreadAn interesting article on the importance of bread in Polish harvest festivals.https://lamusdworski.wordpress.com/2016/08/06/harvest/How to run a cake walkhttps://www.carnivalsavers.com/cakewalk.html?epik=dj0yJnU9U1UxamUwVkI1aGVfb2JWbGZzMUE5OGY5Q012blJqVkwmcD0wJm49cjhFcG5pbVdZRzZubVpwbFVPTXJBUSZ0PUFBQUFBR0V5c01v&utm_source=pinterest&utm_medium=social2021-09-0424 minVintage AmericanaEp 27: Two Sticks and a StringToday'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.2021-08-2827 minVintage AmericanaEp 26: Custom Home CustomsThis 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.2021-08-2128 minVintage AmericanaEp 25: AttenuationThis 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 Olmsteadhttps://www.frontporchrepublic.com/2021/04/grace-olmstead-on-uprooted-place-idaho-and-prairie-lupines/Preserving Local memory:https://www.frontporchrepublic.com/2010/06/preserving-local-memory/Wanting to preserve your culture is not a bad thinghttps://www.nationalreview.com/2021/08/wanting-to-preserve-your-culture-is-not-a-bad-thing/Visit the website:www.vintageamericanapodcast.comVisit the blog:www.brambleberrymeadow.com2021-08-1432 minVintage AmericanaEp 24: Teach Them Well - Interview with Makala HalesListen 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/2021-08-0745 min
The Homestead JourneyS1E94 Homesteading With Special Needs Children - With Holly Stockley from Vintage Americana PodcastOn this episode I am joined by Holly Stockley from the Vintage Americana podcast. We talk about how having 2 special needs daughters lead them towards the homesteading lifestyle. We talk about how homesteading and animals have benefited them and how they are gradually moving from a suburban lifestyle to a homestead that they are building in the country. We also discuss Holly's podcast and in part we touch on something called "Cottage Core" that Holly refers to as the "Pretty Pretty Princess" version of homesteading in a recent blog post you can find here. Along the way we have a few...2021-08-0257 minVintage AmericanaEp. 23: A Coat of Many Colors - Interview with Dee HeinrichAn interview with Shepherdess Deen Heinrich about Romeldale sheep and using genetics as a small producer.Dee's farm website, Pine Knoll Sheep and Woolhttps://www.pineknollsheepandwool.com/2021-07-311h 02Vintage AmericanaEp. 22: A Timeless Wardrobe - Interview with Marion McNealyLots 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/2021-07-241h 01Vintage AmericanaEp. 21: Designing a Real Farm HouseVisit the website at www.vintageamericanapodcast.com for full show notes.2021-07-1627 minVintage AmericanaEp 20: Uncommon Fruits for the FarmsteadJoin 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.2021-07-1028 minVintage AmericanaEp 19: Sousa and Small Town 4th of JulyA look at the Declaration of Independence and how it gets woven into life in small towns.Boyne City 4th of Julyhttps://www.boyne4thofjuly.com/Independence, IA 4th of Julyhttps://www.celebrateindee.com/july4th/Southport, NC 4th of Julyhttps://www.nc4thofjuly.com/eventsLoggerodeoSedro-Woolley, WAhttp://loggerodeo.org/A transcription of the Declaration of Independence:https://www.archives.gov/founding-docs/declaration-transcriptThe fate of each signer of the Declaration of Independence:https://www.thepassivevoice...2021-07-0328 minVintage AmericanaEp 18 - Hello, Neighbor 2.0! - Interview with Roger JordanRoger's Blog: Michigan Marginaliahttps://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.strongtowns.org/Access to most of the Essays in the Localism book published by the American Enterprise Institute:https://www.aei.org/special-features/localism-in-america/2021-06-2549 minVintage Americanaep 17 - Putting Food By in the age of "Food In Jars"Exploring canning and preserving. Not so much a "how-to" as a philosophical exploration.USDA preservation guidelines:https://nchfp.uga.edu/publications/publications_usda.htmlThe Ball Blue Book can be found in lots of places. This is just one:https://www.lehmans.com/product/ball-canning-blue-bookPerfect Preserves: Provisions From the Kitchen Garden, by Norah Carey is out of print.Mes Confitures: The Jams and Jellies of Christine Ferber, is published by Michigan State University.https://shop.msu.edu/products/prs-09Mrs. Wheelbarrow's Practical Pantry, by Christine Barrow:2021-06-1925 minVintage AmericanaEp 16 - A Very Dairy Heirloom - Interview with Martha Hoffman KerestesJoin 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 @farmingwithmarthaAnd follow Bestyet AI Sires on FacebookBe sure to also visit the Livestock Conservancyhttps://livestockconservancy.org/And learn more about Dutch Belted Cattle from the Dutch Belted Cattle Association of...2021-06-1248 minVintage AmericanaEp 15: Dolly and MeThe 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-camel-with-wrinkled?ref=related-1One of my favorite Doll Artists:http://www.figandme.com/And check the website at vintageamericanapodcast.com for more doll making links.2021-06-0522 minVintage AmericanaEp. 14 - Hello, Neighbor!What is Localism, and why is it important to participate in your local politics, economy, and culture?2021-05-2927 minVintage AmericanaEp. 13 - American as Apple Cider: An interview with Dr. Trey MaloneToday 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 Business Plan Apphttps://agplan.umn.edu/Cider Conhttps://ciderassociation.org/cidercon2021/(I admit, I...2021-05-2137 minVintage AmericanaEp. 12 - Attack of the ClonesToday's episode is an overview of how to clone your own fruit trees and shrubs, both to save money and to propagate varieties that aren't available commercially.Some of the best videos available on grafting are put out by SkillCult::http://skillcult.com/graftingMaking rooting hormone from willow cuttings:https://www.attainable-sustainable.net/rooting-hormone/Propagating currants, including the wet cutting method:https://draughonmiller.com/methods-propagation-currants-season-cuttings-layering-divisigrowingfruit.orgnafex.orgVisit the website at vintageamericanapodcast.com for episode transcripts. And please do me a favor...2021-05-1425 minVintage AmericanaEp. 11 - Who's Your DaddyBreeding animals on your farmstead requires careful consideration of your goals for doing so. Come assess where you are and where you want to go.Visit www.vintageamericanapodcast.com for more information related to this episode.2021-05-0830 minVintage AmericanaEp. 10 - Homemade, Handmade, and Hand-Me-DownHow can you start to be less dependent on fast fashion without looking like an extra from the community theater production of Oklahoma?2021-05-0124 minVintage AmericanaEp 9 - A Bit of EarthThe Tale of how my husband and I found our homestead land, and some suggestions for finding your own bit of Earth.2021-04-2328 minVintage AmericanaReturning to SmallvilleLike Clark Kent in "Superman and Lois," sometimes we need to return to Smallville. Who we are and the places we love are inextricably intertwined.2021-04-1628 minVintage AmericanaBragging Rights and Blueberry Boy BaitThis week we talk about competitive baking as part of a country girls' repertoire. Come listen to a brief discussion of county fairs, bake-offs, and the shortest way to a heart.2021-04-1025 minVintage AmericanaHand to Hand to HandWhy we should be passing skills from generation to generation, and why even youtube and SkillShare junkies should make time to learn to do something with their hands directly from another pair of hands. It's important to preserve a whole host of handwork, even in this technological age.2021-04-0228 minVintage AmericanaBaa, Baa, BlacksheepToday's episode is a discussion of the difference between modern livestock and heritage breeds, and why it's important to preserve populations of animals that aren't part of the current industrial agriculture system.Visit the podcast website for more links, or go visit livestockconservancy.org.2021-03-2637 minVintage AmericanaThe Appling of AmericaHow America got its profusion of Apple varieties, why we're losing them, and what you can do to help keep them around.Visit vintageamericanapodcast.com for show notes and links.2021-03-1935 min