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Did you know that sauerkraut can do more than just top your hot dog? In this episode, fermentation expert Holly Howe joins us to share how this simple fermented food can transform your gut health and bring your meals to life. Holly is the founder of MakeSauerkraut and the author of a comprehensive guide to making sauerkraut and kimchi right in your own kitchen.

We talk about:

• The difference between pickling and fermenting
• How Holly got started with fermentation after discovering Nourishing Traditions
• Why salt (and the right amount of it) is key to successful fermentation
• Common mistakes beginners make and how to avoid them
• How to eat sauerkraut daily—and why you might want to
• Why fermented food is safe, and how to handle mold
• The 10K Jar Challenge and how you can participate!

Whether you're curious about sauerkraut and kimchi, looking to support your digestion naturally, or just want to preserve your garden harvest, this episode will give you the confidence to get started.

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Featured Book

Mouthwatering Sauerkraut Fermentation Made Easy!

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Other Resources Mentioned

• Nourishing Traditions by Sally Fallon
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• Wild Fermentation by Sandor Katz
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• 10K Jar Challenge

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In this episode, Deborah Niemann is joined by author, blogger, and homesteader Angi Schneider to talk about the many ways you can preserve your garden bounty—without wasting money or time.

Angi shares practical tips from her book, The Ultimate Guide to Preserving Vegetables, covering everything from equipment basics to smart preservation strategies that help avoid common pitfalls.

Whether you grow your own produce, buy in bulk at the farmer’s market, or barter with neighbors, this episode will help you make the most of every harvest without overdoing it.

What You’ll Learn

• Why pickling opens up canning possibilities without pressure canners
• Which vegetables ferment best—and the simple tools that make it easy
• Creative ways to preserve potatoes, tomatoes, zucchini, and herbs
• How to avoid wasting time and money on food your family won’t eat
• The importance of following science-based safety guidelines in preservation

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Angi Schneider's Books

• The Ultimate Guide to Preserving Vegetables
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• Pressure Canning for Beginners and Beyond
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In this episode Deborah Niemann is joined by Brian Reisinger, journalist and author of Land Rich, Cash Poor, to talk about a subject close to both their hearts: the alarming disappearance of family farms in the United States.

Brian grew up on a multi-generational Wisconsin farm and brings a unique perspective as both a writer and someone with deep roots in agriculture. Drawing from his family’s story and extensive research, Brian explains the historical, economic, political, and technological forces that have shaped—and in many cases, harmed—family farming for over a century.

What You’ll Learn:

• Why family farms have been disappearing for over 100 years
• The ripple effect of labor, policy, and market changes on farm viability
• The critical role of government research and how its decline hurts innovation
• Why private companies should care about saving small farms, too
• What we can do to protect the 2 million farms still standing today

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• Land Rich, Cash Poor by Brian Reisinger
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