Episode 60: Pig Processing, Earning Less Through More DIY, and Goat Weed Wackers

Today, we have a fun one cued up. We will  review the pig processing workshop over at Cider Hollow Farm and I will describe for you some of the things that David Oswalt built that made the whole day go a bit easier, we will dive a bit further in the the independence fund assessment for the year and what that has meant for all of us here at the Holler Homestead, and I will walk give you a much-needed goat update!

What mother nature is providing

Kale - more kale plants are popping up Carrots that I planted last spring Radishes Oyster Mushrooms finally showed up: Chowder Recipe (the egg yoke thickening method) Stinging Nettles are still around Mullein: https://www.motherearthliving.com/plant-profile/herb-to-know-mullein-verbascum-thapsus

Tales from the prepper pantry

THE PIGGGGG - makin’ Bacon this week Baked collards Homemade Dressing This Week: grated horseradish root (or powder), mayo, balsamic infused with fig, honey, salt, olive oil Acorn Squash Recipe we plan to try: Roasted with olive oil and garlic, topped with venison/pork sausage Venison pork sausage: S, P, garlic powder, sage, oregano, a touch of cumin, dill

Operation Independence

Crypto in English - a special episode on Thursday, followed by a webinar as Kurt’s schedule lines up with mine. Installed my own light fixture at our rental unit, followed by a new one at home - no electrician required

YTD Independence fund update:

Winter electrical wiring Firewood Frequent flier miles for hardware, christmas gifts, household goods, and more Painted the duplex on our own instead of hiring it out We also hired some things out - the coffee business needed to go faster than I could Vacation rental trade Smoked meat trade Piggie trade

  Pig Processing Workshop Walkthrough

Infrastructure that David installed over at Cider Hollow Farm

Scalding tank with pulley Hanging pulley by the “shooting” pen Lots of tables for processing (wood vs temporary tables) The cold smoker

Upshot: Hope the charcuterie workshop is scheduled soon. Goat Update

No longer escaping - I think because they are kind of fat and can’t climb the fence as well Mark’s new project Tethering on the bramble Upshot: things are starting to look much different around here

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