Living Homegrown Podcast with Theresa Loe
173 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 5 years ago - ★★★★★ - 442 ratingsLivingHomegrown is all about Living Farm Fresh Without the Farm™. Through canning and preserving, artisan food crafting and small-space food growing, you can enjoy the flavors of the season and live a more sustainable lifestyle no matter how small of a space you call home. Hosted by TV canning expert and national PBS TV producer, Theresa Loe, this weekly podcast alternates between solo episodes and interviews with the rock stars of the DIY food movement and each episode helps you live closer to your food.
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LH 22: Using KonMari to Organize Your Homestead
September 04, 2015 16:20 - 26 minutes - 27.1 MBLearn what the fuss is about with the organizational method of KonMari and how you can apply the principles of the hugely popular book: "The Life Changing Magic of Tidying Up" by Marie Kondo to your homestead organization. It is NOT just for organizng your sock drawer. Using this method (even in small portions of your homelife), can help streamline all of your homesteading efforts. But you need to decide if this method is for you. So, tune in to learn: What the KonMari Method is and how it w...
LH 21: Creating a Bee-Friendly Food Garden
August 28, 2015 11:30 - 37 minutes - 37.3 MBDiscover how easy it is to help support the bees while also improving your own backyard food production. In this episode, Theresa Loe interviews garden expert Robin Haglund of Garden Mentors® to discuss: Why bees are so important to our everyday lives, What makes bumblebees best suited to pollinate our tomatoes, What flower we should always plant near our tomatoes if we want a good crop, Why cleaning up the garden can be a BAD thing, The top 5 tips for supporting bees in our backyard and...H...
LH 20: Refrigerator Pickles - No Canning Required!
August 21, 2015 22:14 - 20 minutes - 21.1 MBLearn how to make pickles THE EASY WAY - in the refrigerator! These pickles are fast, delicious and you never have to break out the canner. In this episode you learn: The 3 main types of pickles, What to do with large and small harvests of cucumbers, Why refrigerator pickles are so great for newbies, Three advantages of refrigerator pickles, Theresa's top 10 tips for getting a good pickle, A walkthrough of a simple bread n' butter recipe. For more information (including links) be sure t...
LH 19: Using a Steam Juicer for Canning
August 15, 2015 01:00 - 23 minutes - 23.8 MBLearn all about how to use a steam juicer for canning. In this episode, Theresa gives you the whole scoop on: What a steam juicer is, How it works, The 5 key advantages of using one, Why it is NOT just for large batches of produce, Why Theresa uses marbles when canning, The differences between steam juicing and mechanical juicing, The nutritional differences between different methods and Where you can find steam juicers for purchase. As always, you will find show notes at LivingHomegrown.com...
LH 18: Making Wine Salt
August 07, 2015 22:41 - 13 minutes - 15.2 MBHow to make wine salt: Learn all about this delicious season salt which combines a wine reduction with salt and herbs. It is simple to make and adds a punch of flavor to any savory dish. Once made, it lasts up to 6 months on your pantry shelf. In this episode you learn: What foods pair well with this seasoning, The key to getting good flavor, Two ways Theresa bumps up that flavor, The exact recipe and a walk through of how to make it yourself. If you would like to see a quick (2 min) vid...
LH 17: Getting the Most From Your Canning Efforts
July 31, 2015 14:05 - 10 minutes - 12.3 MBLearn tips for getting the most from your canning efforts. Have you ever made a canning recipe and ended up with way MORE or way LESS than you were supposed to? In this episode, Theresa explains why that happens and offers tips for how you can always get the most from your hard work when canning. She covers: Is it you or the recipe?, The two main reasons for yield discrepancies, Different units of measure, and more... As always, you can learn more over at LivingHomegrown.com/17 where th...
LH 16: Where Should You Start?
July 24, 2015 14:57 - 7 minutes - 9.03 MBFeeling overwhelmed with all there is to learn with canning, growing food or general homesteading skills? Well, this podcast episode guides you on where to start to build confidence and keep it fun. You will learn: Three feelings that hold people back, The place to start no matter where you are in terms of skill level now, Why all the support and help you need is waiting for you. For all the links mentioned, plus more information on homesteading, canning, and raising chickens, go to Living...
LH 15: Beginner Backyard Beekeeping & Behind-the-Scenes of TV
July 18, 2015 01:01 - 39 minutes - 38.7 MBLearn about what it takes to become a beginning backyard beekeeper and some behind-the-scenes stories of filming a bee episode for a TV show on PBS. Theresa interviews her TV producing partner - TV host and executive producer, Joe Lamp'l (who also happens to be a beginning beekeeper). Theresa & Joe discuss filming "A Year in The Life of a Beginning Beekeeper", a TV episode they produced for PBS. You will learn: The "why" behind Growing A Greener World the TV series, The importance of be...
LH 14: Growing and Restoring Heirloom Fruit Trees
July 11, 2015 03:30 - 33 minutes - 33.1 MBIn this episode, you tour an 1892 farmstead in Northern California that is being restored to its former glory. Learn about the flavors of the 65 heirloom fruit trees on the property, the challenges and benefits of growing older trees and learn tips for getting the very best fruit production and flavor from trees in your own backyard.
LH 13: Best Canning Practices for Jar Rings and Pantry Storage
July 03, 2015 13:31 - 9 minutes - 11.7 MBThis episode covers just a few of the must-know canning practices to keep yourself safe. Learn: Why photographs of canning jars are often so misleading, The optimal time to remove jar rings, 3 key reasons jar ring recommendations are important, The storage mistake that can waste your canning efforts and more. Visit www.LivingHomegrown.com/13 for more information and free resources for canning and preserving.
LH 12: Choosing the Best Backyard Chickens
June 26, 2015 14:39 - 21 minutes - 22.1 MBIn this episode, you learn how to go about picking the best backyard chickens for YOUR situation. You learn: The key questions to ask yourself before making decisions, The breeds best suited for children and small spaces, If it is okay to mix your flock, The exact breeds I personally have, Where to buy those chickens once you decide what you want. As always, you can visit LivingHomegrown.com/12 for a lot more information over on the website including a chicken breed selector tool, reco...
LH 11: Keeping It Safe With Water Bath Canning
June 19, 2015 14:26 - 11 minutes - 13.5 MBIn this episode, host Theresa Loe answers a listener question about water bath canning and safety. You learn: Which foods are safe for water bath canning, Why certain pH rules eliminate the fear of botulism, Why today's tomatoes are different from our Grandmother's era, The critical must-follow step for canning tomatoes, All about water levels in the canner, The key reasons for elevating the jars...AND the science behind some of the canning techniques. You can get related links and a ful...
LH 10: Time Saving Canning Tips
June 12, 2015 13:40 - 16 minutes - 18.1 MBWe all lead very busy lives. And that can make it difficult to carve out time for canning and preserving. This can be especially hard when the entire harvest ripens at once! In this podcast episode, Theresa offers tips for making the most of your canning time. Discover how to reduce overwhelm and more fully enjoy the process with these simple techniques. You learn about the common mistake that can cost you 20% of your time, the chef tip that is the key to your efficiency, the most overlook...
LH 09: Growing and Preserving Herbs
June 05, 2015 10:30 - 15 minutes - 16.8 MBLearn how easy it is to start a culinary herb garden and how to preserve those herbs once you grow them. Learn: The key growing elements you need for success, Which herb changes flavor based on temperature, How to get lemon flavor without lemon bitterness, Which herbs are worthless when dried, Theresa's four go-to freezing methods for herbs (including herb concentrate). For the full transcript and show notes with links, go to LivingHomegrown.com/09
LH 08 Keeping Backyard Chickens and Your Neighbors Happy
May 29, 2015 11:16 - 14 minutes - 22.1 MBThis episode is all about how to keep backyard chickens in the city. It covers: The top things to consider BEFORE getting chickens, How to check your city ordinances, Having a "rooster plan", Keeping the neighbors happy, How egg production works, The minimum number of chickens you should keep and MORE. For full show notes and transcript, visit LivingHomegrown.com/08
LH 07: Pickles - Different Types
May 22, 2015 10:30 - 10 minutes - 16.7 MBLearn about the different types of pickles you can make and the pros and cons of each. Delicious sample recipes of each type of pickle are in the show notes for this episode. Just go to: www.LivingHomgrown.com/07 for recipes and links to more information on pickles.
LH 06: Fermenting Food 101 - Using A Mason Jar
May 15, 2015 12:41 - 37 minutes - 54.6 MBLearn the basics of fermenting food and how to get started. In this episode, host Theresa Loe interviews Karen Diggs - the founder of Kraut Source. She shares how to ferment in small batches using an ordinary mason jar. You learn how lacto-fermentation works, the health benefits, which salts to use and the steps to a simple beginner recipe.
LH 05: Pickling Salt - What it is & how to use it
May 08, 2015 10:30 - 13 minutes - 21.1 MBIn this Q & A episode, Theresa Loe answers a listener question on pickling salt. Learn what it is, how to use it, if you can make substitutions in pickling recipes and where to buy it.
LH 04: Growing Food in Small Spaces
May 01, 2015 10:30 - 37 minutes - 53.5 MBHost Theresa Loe interviews author Andrea Bellamy (Small Space Vegetable Gardens) as they talk about everything from the secrets of beet greens, carrot tops and radish pods to legal and illegal places to grow food. Then Andrea tells the story of her wheat growing project from seed to flour to homemade pizza. More info on how to do it yourself is on the website: www.LivingHomegrown.com/04 Lots of tips on food growing included - plus a Giveaway of the book! This episode is all about growing...
LH 03: Jam Making Q & A - Frozen Fruit & Using Up Jam
April 24, 2015 15:17 - 13 minutes - 20.6 MBIn this episode, two listeners get their jam questions answered. Theresa shares info on: How to use frozen fruit in jam making Tips for freezing fruit in canning jars (BPA Free) Tricks for using up leftover jam Jam Salad Dressing (ea. jam makes it unique) Jam Spritzers And more...
LH 02: How To Make Yogurt - The easy way
April 17, 2015 23:29 - 24 minutes - 36.6 MBLearn all about making yogurt at home, how to get different flavors and textures and how to make it without any special equipment.
LH 01: Why Bother With Canning and Preserving?
April 09, 2015 19:47 - 13 minutes - 21.3 MBLearn why should we consider canning and DIY food crafting, how we are tied to the story of our food and what we can do to bump up flavor.
LH 00: About the LH Podcast
April 08, 2015 22:32 - 11 minutes - 18.2 MBGet the whole scoop on what this podcast series is about. In this episode you will learn: how you can live farm fresh without the farm, why grocery stores limit your flavorful food choices and what you can do about it, what topics and experts will be featured in this series, how you can get your canning and small-space homesteading questions answered and the background and training of host Theresa Loe.