The Homestead Podcast co-hosts, Jamie & Carol, discuss their love for homesteading and the importance of taking responsibility for what they eat and their family’s well-being. They share their recent kitchen activities, including making homemade bread, clabbering milk, and making cottage cheese, using the Instant Pot, and discuss the different...
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Ep. 13 – Cast Iron: Do’s & Don’t’s, Tips, Tricks & Restoration – 2 Gals & Cast IronEp. 13 – Cast Iron: Do’s & Don’t’s, Tips, Tricks & Restoration – 2 Gals & Cast Iron
Summary This episode covers a variety of topics, including making and storing cream cheese, preserving and vacuum sealing meat and vegetables, and using and caring for cast iron cookware. The hosts also discuss their personal experiences with homesteading and provide advice on simplifying life while taking responsibility for one’s food...
Ep. 12 – Gardening: You Have Planned. Now Let’s Plant! – 2 Gals & Your GardenEp. 12 – Gardening: You Have Planned. Now Let’s Plant! – 2 Gals & Your Garden
Introducing a new 2GH podcast feature – Herb Of The Week. This week’s herb is Garlic. Summary The conversation between Jamie and Carol covers various topics such as Carol’s busy week, health benefits of cranberries, Jamie using leftover vegetables in stir-fry, and her custom flat top grill. They shares tips...
Ep. 11 – Are You Ready For Your 2nd Family Cow? – 1 Gal & Special Guest Kelsey DeMaris – BONUSEp. 11 – Are You Ready For Your 2nd Family Cow? – 1 Gal & Special Guest Kelsey DeMaris – BONUS
Bonus Episode If you are considering adding a family, raw milk cow to your family/homestead… this episode is for you. Kelsey DeMaris, of DFFarmstead.com, joins Carol on this episode. Jamie had a bone broth & chicken stock emergency and was not able to join in Kelsey talks about: Preparing for her...
Ep. 10 – A Winter Storm is Coming. Will Your Animals Survive? – 2 Gals and WinterEp. 10 – A Winter Storm is Coming. Will Your Animals Survive? – 2 Gals and Winter
It’s winter time in Minnesota. It’s the season of road advisories and blizzards. Here in Minnesota (pronounced Minna-snow-tah) a winter event can be life threating for people and animals on the homestead. (15:47) Carol goes over some of her concerns and how she prepares her farm for an artic blast....
Ep. 09 – Are You Ready For Your 1st Family Cow? – 2 Gals and Special Guest Kelsey DeMarisEp. 09 – Are You Ready For Your 1st Family Cow? – 2 Gals and Special Guest Kelsey DeMaris
If you are considering adding a family, raw milk cow to your family/homestead… this episode is for you. Kelsey DeMaris, of DFFarmstead.com, joins Carol & Jamie on this episode. Kelsey talks about: Her search for the perfect family cow Where she bought her cow and why What she makes from...
Ep. 08 – Gardening: Do You Know What You Need To Know? – 2 Gals & Your GardenEp. 08 – Gardening: Do You Know What You Need To Know? – 2 Gals & Your Garden
This episode covers various gardening topics such as seed-saving, planting strategy, and animal protection. Jamie goes over nearly everything you need to consider before taking on a garden project & how to determine the value of your garden space vs yield. Jamie is the gardener of the 2 Gals. She’s...
Ep. 07 – You Can Prevent & Treat Illness With… What? – 2 Gals and Your HealthEp. 07 – You Can Prevent & Treat Illness With… What? – 2 Gals and Your Health
Carol & Jamie of 2GalsHomesteading.com are your homesteading co-hosts. Jamie practices homesteading skills in town. Carol homesteads on the farm. Jamie talks about her 12 primary go-to cold and flu remedies (plus a bonus) that she has been using for decades. She explains the hows, whys & whens. Prevention and treatement...
Ep. 06 – Lard: Did The Crisco Company Lie About The Dangers? – 2 Gals and LardEp. 06 – Lard: Did The Crisco Company Lie About The Dangers? – 2 Gals and Lard
Carol & Jamie of 2GalsHomesteading.com are your homesteading co-hosts. Jamie practices homesteading skills in town. Carol homesteads on the farm. In this episode, Carol and Jamie discuss what’s going on in their kitchens, their #1 Fan Kelsey, Jamie’s adventures with Apple Cider Vinegar body care, sour dough, pie crusts, Jill Winger’s...
Ep. 05 – Chickens: Everything You Need to Know… Almost! – 2 Gals and Chickens –Ep. 05 – Chickens: Everything You Need to Know… Almost! – 2 Gals and Chickens –
Chickens – It’s a learning experience You do not need to grow up on a farm Some towns let you grow chickens How do we get started in town? Learn how to butcher the birds Let’s start with mail order chickens How long does it take to get eggs? Which...