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SUPPORT HARVEST EATING AND GET A NICE BOX OF GOODIES SHIPPED TO YOU, A STORE DISCOUNT, AND A WARM FUZZY FEELING! LIFETIME SUPPORTERS GET SPICES, COFFEE, AND ACCESS TO ONLINE COURSES. BECOME A STUDENT IN THE FOOD STORAGE FEAST ONLINE COURSE Learn skills to turn basic foods into delicious meals all year long. The Food Storage Feast Online Course pays for itself with a bounty of amazing meals, it’s the education you can eat! Brown Duck Coffee Quackin Blend This is Chef Keith Snow’s daily coffee! Very rich and flavorful with a smooth finish, perfect for French press, pour-over, cold brew, or iced coffee-sip it up nice! A premier combination of Central and South American beans. This dark blend is roasted until the surface of the bean shows a hint of natural oil. The mellow smoky flavor with chocolate nuance is superbly aromatic. Post-Roast: Two different coffees roasted and then blended “post roast” create unique flavors. Shop Harvest Eating Spices: Check out our spice master pack containing 6 cans of our best-selling spices, perfect for stocking your spice pantry with grill-ready spices, save $6 dollars and get free shipping. WHAT’S COOKING? Fried Rice Chicken and Rice Soup Rigatoni with meat sauce and ricotta cheese Huge Kudos to Dan from California for making the most delicious and special lasagna I‘ve ever eaten….I’ll always remember that flavor. Food Industry and Harvest News: Candy Maker to Invest $237 Million To Build Uah Plant To Make Granola Bars “This investment marks a significant milestone in the acceleration of our brand’s growth potential as consumer and retailer demand increase,” Steve Gardiner, CEO of Nature’s Bakery, said in a statement. “This facility joins our existing bakeries to reflect our commitment to innovation, quality, and sustainability.” The new plant is 339,000 square feet and in Salt Lake City, they can make almost a billion boxes of fruit bars and granola in this one plant. TODAY’S MAIN TOPIC: Steak fried rice is so delicious and filled with protein and other healthy ingredients, particularly animal fats in the form of eggs and beef tallow. I like to use tougher (cheaper) cuts of beef that I obtain from small grass-fed operations rather than the factory farm stuff, yuk! Fried rice, is a pretty simple dish and it can be made with just about any protein, or none at all. I start with aromatics in the form of shallots, garlic, chili peppers, ginger, and green onion, then add vegetables like peas, carrots, cabbage, bell peppers, broccoli, greens, brussels sprouts, squash, and also some basic sauces; soy sauce and oyster sauce. I love adding local eggs usually 3 but as many as 5 eggs per recipe to add in protein and substance. I DO NOT load it up with rice, I’d say f I weighed the ingredients, cooked, day-old rice would be 40% of the total weight. I’m not looking for a carbohydrate bomb, just adding some bulk and texture. It’s the principles of Food Storage Feast at work, using cheap ingredients mixed with pantry items, local veg, and local protein to make an inexpensive but flavorful dish. I usually cook rice the day before or the morning of, then place it on a sheet tray uncovered and place it outside in winter, or in the fridge. This helps the rice to dry out slightly which helps it get all “sizzled up” when cooking. Now that rice is accounted for let’s move on to prep the aromatics first, then the vegetables, and then the protein. I keep them all separated. If using red meat be sure to find the grain of the meat, cut long strips with the grain, then tiny pieces against the grain. The next step is to marinate the protein for about 1 hour in soy and oyster sauce, I’d say 3 tbs soy, 2 tbs oyster sauce, and mix well. I start by heating my wok to a medium-high, then I wok-fry the protein in beef tallow or duck fat until it’s starting to color and is cooked through, then add the aromatics and fry another 2 minutes tossing often.

SUPPORT HARVEST EATING AND GET A NICE BOX OF GOODIES SHIPPED TO YOU, A STORE DISCOUNT, AND A WARM FUZZY FEELING! LIFETIME SUPPORTERS GET SPICES, COFFEE, AND ACCESS TO ONLINE COURSES. BECOME A STUDENT IN THE FOOD STORAGE FEAST ONLINE COURSE Learn skills to turn basic foods into delicious meals all year long. The Food Storage Feast Online Course pays for itself with a bounty of amazing meals, it’s the education you can eat! Brown Duck Coffee Quackin Blend This is Chef Keith Snow’s daily coffee! Very rich and flavorful with a smooth finish, perfect for French press, pour-over, cold brew, or iced coffee-sip it up nice! A premier combination of Central and South American beans. This dark blend is roasted until the surface of the bean shows a hint of natural oil. The mellow smoky flavor with chocolate nuance is superbly aromatic. Post-Roast: Two different coffees roasted and then blended “post roast” create unique flavors. HARVEST EATING SPICE BLENDS ARE NOW SHIPPING Check out our spice master pack containing 6 cans of our best-selling spices, perfect for stocking your spice pantry with grill-ready spices, save $6 dollars and get free shipping. WHAT’S COOKING? Chili w beans White bean soup with parmesan broth Spaghetti bolognese Pot roast and pot roast soup Chik Fil A on Sunday-see photos FOOD INDUSTRY AND HARVEST NEWS: French Fry Demand is way off-Declining restaurant traffic created a potato surplus for one of the world’s largest producers of french fries. Boise, Idaho-based Lamb Weston Holdings purchased more potatoes than needed based on overly aggressive sales forecasts, President and CEO Tom Werner said on a second-quarter earnings call Jan. 4. The processor reported a $71 million charge to write off the excess supply. Demand for french fries has sputtered as consumers dine out less due to rapid inflation. North American sales volumes declined 4% in the quarter, though profits increased in part due to higher French fry prices. Arizona Joins Florida and Texas in Bid To Ban Lab-Grown Meat From Labeling Itself-Meat The bill seeks to prohibit the labeling of any products as “meat” that are not derived from livestock or poultry and instead were produced in a laboratory from cultured animal cells. This marks the latest pushback from lawmakers against the budding industry, as the traditional meat sector and some consumers raise concerns over its safety. TODAY’S MAIN TOPIC: Parmesan broth is a rather unique ingredient, have you ever made it or known anyone else who made it? Yes, exactly, it’s not that common. However, if you hate wasting food and want to make a unique flavoring agent for soups sauces etc, parmesan broth is your new friend. Elevate your cooking with the rich and savory depth of Parmesan broth. Crafted by simmering Parmesan rinds, aromatic vegetables, and herbs in a flavorful broth base, this versatile elixir adds a luxurious touch to a wide range of dishes. Its umami-rich flavor profile complements risottos, soups, and braised dishes, infusing them with a subtle nuttiness and a satisfying savoriness. The golden hue and velvety texture of Parmesan broth make it a delightful base for pasta sauces and grain-based dishes. Whether used as a foundational component or as a finishing touch, Parmesan broth is a simple yet indulgent way to enhance the depth of flavors in your culinary creations. I have used it to make a simple white bean soup, minestrone soup, and butternut squash risotto, and even added it to some chili….crazy I know! HOMESTEAD TSUNAMI: Pruning apple trees-I suggest you check out Stefan Sebkowiak’s pruning master class if you have trees or are planning to plant some. It’s a wealth of material from a true expert. Find the course here. Proper pruning is an art form and can really make a massive difference in the quantity and quality of your fruit harvests. ECONOMIC NEWS: US added over 1 trillion dollars in just over 1 quarter, the pace of d

SUPPORT HARVEST EATING AND GET A NICE BOX OF GOODIES SHIPPED TO YOU, A STORE DISCOUNT, AND A WARM FUZZY FEELING! LIFETIME SUPPORTERS GET SPICES, COFFEE, AND ACCESS TO ONLINE COURSES. BECOME A STUDENT IN THE FOOD STORAGE FEAST ONLINE COURSE Learn skills to turn basic foods into delicious meals all year long. The Food Storage Feast Online Course pays for itself with a bounty of amazing meals, it’s the education you can eat! Brown Duck Coffee Quackin Blend This is Chef Keith Snow’s daily coffee! Very rich and flavorful with a smooth finish, perfect for French press, pour-over, cold brew, or iced coffee-sip it up nice! A premier combination of Central and South American beans. This dark blend is roasted until the surface of the bean shows a hint of natural oil. The mellow smoky flavor with chocolate nuance is superbly aromatic. Post-Roast: Two different coffees roasted and then blended “post roast” create unique flavors. HARVEST EATING SPICE BLENDS ARE NOW SHIPPING Check out our spice master pack containing 6 cans of our best-selling spices, perfect for Christmas gift giving, save $6 dollars and get free shipping. WHAT’S COOKING? Strawberry Kvass Fried Rice Various high-protein, low-carb, and low-fat foods-not my favorite way to eat. FOOD INDUSTRY AND HARVEST NEWS: More stories about olive oil fraud. This fraud is rampant and it’s hard to find authentic olive oil at stores. Domestic olive oil may be a better option but this requires research and cost. I recently watched this YouTube video and it is rather alarming. Join the olive oil club to get authentic oil. (Harvest Eating has no affiliation whatsoever) Check out this video TODAY’S MAIN TOPIC: Increasing Protein To Energy Ration To Build Muscle And Lose Weight The Protein to Energy (PE) diet, popularized by Ted Naiman, emphasizes the pivotal role of protein in the diet for optimizing body composition and overall health. This approach prioritizes consuming adequate protein to support muscle growth and repair, while minimizing excessive carbohydrate and fat intake. Naiman advocates for a focus on nutrient-dense, whole foods, and emphasizes the satiating effect of protein, which can aid in controlling appetite and promoting fat loss. By balancing protein intake with energy needs, adherents of the PE diet aim to achieve and maintain a lean, strong, and energetic body. Naiman's approach offers a simple yet effective framework for those looking to improve their dietary habits and achieve sustainable wellness. Download the EBOOK For $20 From Dr Naiman: (I AM NOT and affiliate) https://thepediet.gumroad.com/l/thepediet Protein Rich Foods When it comes to seeking inexpensive animal-based protein sources, there's a wide array of options that offer both affordability and nutritional value. Eggs stand out as a versatile and budget-friendly choice, providing an excellent source of high-quality protein. Canned tuna and sardines and salmon are also economical alternatives that are packed with protein and healthy omega-3 fatty acids. Additionally, buying whole chickens and using various cooking methods to utilize every part is a cost-effective way to access lean protein. Embracing these inexpensive animal-based protein sources not only supports a balanced diet but also demonstrates practical and frugal meal planning. Chicken breasts and thighs are also excellent protein sources. Counting Macros Made Easy with Apps Counting macros doesn't have to be a daunting task anymore, thanks to the convenience of macro-counting apps. These user-friendly tools offer a seamless way to track your macronutrient intake, providing a clearer understanding of your dietary needs and goals. With just a few taps on your smartphone, you can effortlessly log your meals and monitor your carbohydrate, protein, and fat consumption. Harnessing the power of these apps allows for better nutritional choices while promoting a balanced and healthy lifestyle. Whether you're aiming

SUPPORT HARVEST EATING AND GET A NICE BOX OF GOODIES SHIPPED TO YOU, A STORE DISCOUNT, AND A WARM FUZZY FEELING! LIFETIME SUPPORTERS GET SPICES, COFFEE, AND ACCESS TO ONLINE COURSES. BECOME A STUDENT IN THE FOOD STORAGE FEAST ONLINE COURSE Learn skills to turn basic foods into delicious meals all year long. The Food Storage Feast Online Course pays for itself with a bounty of amazing meals, it’s the education you can eat! Brown Duck Coffee Quackin Blend This is Chef Keith Snow’s daily coffee! Very rich and flavorful with a smooth finish, perfect for French press, pour-over, cold brew, or iced coffee-sip it up nice! A premier combination of Central and South American beans. This dark blend is roasted until the surface of the bean shows a hint of natural oil. The mellow smoky flavor with chocolate nuance is superbly aromatic. Post-Roast: Two different coffees roasted and then blended “post roast” create unique flavors. HARVEST EATING SPICE BLENDS ARE NOW SHIPPING Check out our spice master pack containing 6 cans of our best-selling spices, perfect for Christmas gift giving, save $6 dollars and get free shipping. WHAT’S COOKING? Working n a recipe for Pizzi lecessi-basically a pizza bread White chicken chili Russian meatball soup Fried rice with lap-cheung sausage FOOD INDUSTRY AND HARVEST NEWS: Chobani Buy La Columbe Coffee-In 2023, the market for ready-to-drink coffee worldwide was projected at $33.4 billion, according to data from Statista. The category is forecast to post a compound annual growth rate of 5.79% through 2027. Building a deep presence in this popular ready-to-drink coffee category could only help to further accelerate Chobani’s growth.  Beyond Meat Launches Costco Burger-exclusive to Costco the new burger claims amazing health benefits such as no cholesterol, lower fat etc. Capitalizing on the potential for new consumers who might be interested in New Year lifestyle changes, the new patties have 19 grams of protein per patty, and, as the company touts on its package, contain 35% less saturated fat compared to a standard 80/20 beef burger, without any cholesterol, added antibiotics, or hormones. TODAY’S MAIN TOPIC: Reverse sear, what is it, why bother? Reverse sear is a cooking technique that has gained popularity among home cooks and professional chefs alike. Unlike the traditional searing method, where the meat is seared first and then finished in the oven, the reverse sear takes a different approach. It involves slow cooking the meat at a low temperature in the oven until it reaches the desired internal temperature, and then searing it on high heat to create a beautifully caramelized crust. This method allows for even cooking throughout the meat, resulting in a perfectly cooked and tender texture. Moreover, reverse searing also provides more control over the doneness of the meat, making it an ideal technique for thicker cuts such as steaks and roasts. The reverse sear technique has revolutionized the way we cook meat, delivering consistent results and ensuring a memorable dining experience for all. I plan on using this method to cook our Christmas dinner, a reverse-seared tri-tip roast with whipped tallow and chive potatoes, peas, and Bordelaise sauce. Dessert will be Burnt Basque Cheesecake. HOMESTEAD TSUNAMI: Planting an orchard in my mind is one of the most valuable and beneficial investments one can make on the homestead. Orchards produce useful, nutritious food for decades if properly cared for. With so many possible varieties an orchard remains one of my top first steps to new homsteaders. Check out the links below to learn more and to be inspired to plant your homestead orchard. https://www.ourlifeinflannel.com/blog/starting-a-homestead-orchard https://discover.texasrealfood.com/homesteading/homestead-orchard-layout-tips-for-planning-and-planting https://themodernhomestead.us/grow-it/garden-and-more/orchard https://ourfuturehomestead.com/planni

visit harvest eating for show notes on website SUPPORT HARVEST EATING AND GET A NICE BOX OF GOODIES SHIPPED TO YOU, A STORE DISCOUNT, AND A WARM FUZZY FEELING! LIFETIME SUPPORTERS GET SPICES, COFFEE, AND ACCESS TO ONLINE COURSES. BECOME A STUDENT IN THE FOOD STORAGE FEAST ONLINE COURSE Learn skills to turn basic foods into delicious meals all year long. The Food Storage Feast Online Course pays for itself with a bounty of amazing meals, it’s the education you can eat! Brown Duck Coffee Quackin Blend This is Chef Keith Snow’s daily coffee! Very rich and flavorful with a smooth finish, perfect for French press, pour-over, cold brew, or iced coffee-sip it up nice! A premier combination of Central and South American beans. This dark blend is roasted until the surface of the bean shows a hint of natural oil. The mellow smoky flavor with chocolate nuance is superbly aromatic. Post-Roast: Two different coffees roasted and then blended “post roast” create unique flavors. HARVEST EATING SPICE BLENDS ARE NOW SHIPPING Check out our spice master pack containing 6 cans of our best-selling spices, perfect for Christmas gift giving, save $6 dollars and get free shipping. WHAT’S COOKING? I have been researching and cooking with some Russian/Eastern European cuisine this week…. Buckwheast Stroganoff Salad Olivier Pelmeni Soup x 2 FOOD INDUSTRY AND HARVEST NEWS: Impossible Foods To Launch a plant-based hotdog and will give them away in Manhattan soon. Find them here on Instagram The giveaway marks the first taste of Impossible’s newest product, which promises a fresh but familiar take on the classic American hot dog and is set to launch in restaurants and grocery stores next year. The juicy, savory links offer a similar cooking and sensory experience to traditional animal beef hot dogs but are made with high-quality ingredients derived from plants. Impossible Hot Dogs outperform the animal on several key nutritional metrics: they contain 50% less total and saturated fat than a leading brand of animal beef hot dog served in restaurants, in addition to featuring a whopping 12 grams protein (versus 6 grams) and 0 milligrams cholesterol.2 Unlike most animal-based hot dogs, the franks also contain no added or synthetic nitrates or nitrites, instead using only those naturally occurring in cultured celery powder. TODAY’S MAIN TOPIC: Spanish Basque cheesecake is a heavenly creation that exemplifies the virtues of simplicity and indulgence. With its burnished, caramelized top and velvety, custard-like center, this cheesecake is a testament to the power of minimalism. Unlike its American counterpart, Basque cheesecake requires no crust, allowing the luscious texture and rich flavors to take center stage. Made with just a handful of ingredients - cream cheese, sugar, eggs, cream, and a touch of vanilla - this cheesecake is uncomplicated yet incredibly decadent. Its subtle sweetness and slightly tangy flavor make it an irresistible treat for any dessert lover, while its rustic appearance and imperfect surface add a charming appeal. The virtues of Spanish Basque cheesecake lie in its ability to truly showcase the purity of its ingredients, providing an indulgent experience that is both comforting and elegant. I love this dessert suffice to say, this cheesecake is the bomb! I’d say it’s much less fussy and a bit easier to make as it has no crust, and does not employ the bain marie. HOMESTEAD TSUNAMI: Crop Trials In Europe Spotlight Intercropping to prove this viable strategy for soil health and reduction in inputs. Luguminose is testing fields right now in several countries and so far, results are quite impressive. INTERCROPPING: AN ANCIENT AGRICULTURAL TECHNIQUE Intercropping is an ancient agricultural technique where two or more plant species are grown simultaneously in the same field. This method of farming can increase crop yields by up to 20% and improve soil health. The latter can reduce the need f

SUPPORT HARVEST EATING AND GET A NICE BOX OF GOODIES SHIPPED TO YOU, A STORE DISCOUNT, AND A WARM FUZZY FEELING! Lifetime Supporters get spices, coffee, and access to online courses. BECOME A STUDENT IN THE FOOD STORAGE FEAST ONLINE COURSE Learn skills to turn basic foods into delicious meals all year long. The Food Storage Feast Online Course pays for itself with a bounty of amazing meals, it’s the education you can eat! “Food Storage Feast is one of the most important recommendations I can make for your preparedness. Chef Keith has changed my entire perspective on how to really enjoy living off food storage.” -Joel Skoussen, Author Strategic Relocation, Publisher World Affairs Brief Brown Duck Coffee Quackin Blend This is Chef Keith Snow’s daily coffee! Very rich and flavorful with a smooth finish, perfect for French press, pour-over, cold brew, or iced coffee-sip it up nice! A premier combination of Central and South American beans. This dark blend is roasted until the surface of the bean shows a hint of natural oil. The mellow smoky flavor with chocolate nuance is superbly aromatic. Post-Roast: Two different coffees roasted and then blended “post roast” create unique flavors. HARVEST EATING SPICE BLENDS ARE NOW SHIPPING Check out our spice master pack containing 6 cans of our best-selling spices, perfect for Christmas gift giving, save $6 dollars and get free shipping. FOOD INDUSTRY AND HARVEST NEWS: Daiya Cheese To Address Texture Issues With New Oat Cream Made Using Fermentation Daiya hopes to address the “inconsistency across the taste and texture,” of dairy-free cheese products. The new oat blend will be featured in shreds, slices, blocks and sticks of Daiya cheese. “Up until now, we know that the #1 thing holding the category back is that it hasn’t delivered on consumers’ taste expectations,” Melanie Domer, Daiya’s chief commercial officer, said in an emailed statement to Food Dive. “Cheese is the ultimate comfort food, and as a result, there are high expectations.”  -Source: Food Dive TODAY’S MAIN TOPIC: Imported “Grass-Fed” Beef Sold As Product Of The USA-Legally? American Grass Fed Beef Undercut By Foreign Competition Due To Obama COOL Law. The Grass-fed beef scam. Share of this market was 60% for US Cattle Farmers now 15% due to this law and cheap competition. Read-SCAM Bubba Foods, a Jacksonville, Florida-based company whose products are sold by major retailers like Walmart, Kroger, and Wegman’s, puts its American-made claims front and center. The label on the company’s grass-fed ground beef displays a prominent “Product of USA” banner, complete with an American flag—and, if that wasn’t enough, the proud phrase “Born & Raised in the USA.” But paperwork filed with USDA, obtained by the American Grassfed Association and shared with me, suggests the product may not be American at all—at least, not in the conventional sense most shoppers would understand. From The Federal Register "We are proposing to amend the regulations governing the importation of certain animals, meat, and other animal products by allowing, under certain conditions, the importation of fresh (chilled or frozen) beef from Paraguay. Based on the evidence from a risk analysis, we have determined that fresh beef can safely be imported from Paraguay, provided certain conditions are met..." From White Oak Pastures: Today, thanks to the fact that there is no mandatory "Country of Origin" labeling law, consumers are consuming beef raised and slaughtered in these foreign countries under the guise that it's a product of the USA. Our beef imports come from all over the world, apparently now including Paraguay. Other countries we import from include, but are certainly not limited to: Brazil, Uruguay, Australia, Namibia, New Zealand, Mexico, Canada, Japan, China, and...the list continues. HOMESTEAD TSUNAMI: Crops That Store And Are High Calorie and Nutrient Dense: Potatoes ca

BECOME A STUDENT IN THE FOOD STORAGE FEAST ONLINE COURSE Learn skills to turn basic foods into delicious meals all year long. The Food Storage Feast Online Course pays for itself with a bounty of amazing meals, it’s the education you can eat! Food Storage Feast Endorsement: “Food Storage Feast is one of the most important recommendations I can make for your preparedness. Chef Keith has changed my entire perspective on how to really enjoy living off food storage.” -Joel Skoussen, Author Strategic Relocation, Publisher World Affairs Brief Brown Duck Coffee Quackin Blend This is Chef Keith Snow’s daily coffee! Very rich and flavorful with a smooth finish, perfect for French press, pour-over, cold brew, or iced coffee-sip it up nice! A premier combination of Central and South American beans. This dark blend is roasted until the surface of the bean shows a hint of natural oil. The mellow smoky flavor with chocolate nuance is superbly aromatic. Post-Roast: Two different coffees roasted and then blended “post roast” create unique flavors. Co-Op: South and Central America Cupping Notes: Low acidity, full-bodied, chocolatey, Smokey molasses Processing Type: Wet processing / Fully washed Roast Type: Dark HARVEST EATING SPICE BLENDS ARE NOW SHIPPING We’re excited to share the news that the Harvest Eating spice line is back! The supply chain issues have eased, and packaging is readily available in the quantities we need. Initially, we will have the following varieties available: Grilled Chicken Steakhouse Blend Carolina BBQ Northern Italian Check out our spice master pack containing 6 cans of our best-selling spices, perfect for Christmas gift giving, save $6 dollars and get free shipping. WHAT IS ON THE MENU: Clay Pot Chicken Egg & Potato Burritos Waygu Steak FOOD INDUSTRY AND HARVEST NEWS: Tyson to invest 300 Million in automated Plant for Cicken Nuggest, etc. In addition to this plant turning our 4 million pounds of nuggets per week two other sizable investments were noted, $83 million on a cocktail sausage plant and $355 million on a bacon manufacturing plant. So basically, millions and millions of pounds of salty, highly processed seed oil laden…”food” TODAY’S MAIN TOPIC: I recently made a delicious Thai soup with beef and noodles, reminiscent of ramen but not the same. The first step is to make the broth, usually, a ramen broth has pork bones, but this one was made using beef bones I bought at a local farm. I used a variety of marrow bones and tossed them into a deep pot, with 4-5 garlic cloves smashed, a piece of ginger, a few stalks of celery, and half an onion, then covered it with about a gallon of cold water, and brought to a simmer, skimmed off the foam, then let it cook way for 4-5 hours. In the meantime, I sauteed green onion and garlic in beef tallow for a few minutes, then added a pound of grass-fed and finished ground beef and cooked that 10 minutes. Later I strained the broth into the aromatics/beef mixture followed by a package of lo mein-style wheat noodles. I cooked the noodles until they were al dente which took 4-5 minutes. It was served in a bowl with plenty of broth, topped with green onion and cilantro. Was a wonderful meal that we all enjoyed, and relatively easy to make and inexpensive. HOMESTEAD TSUNAMI: Worm farming, also known as vermicomposting, offers a myriad of benefits when it comes to producing high-quality castings and worm tea. Firstly, worm castings, the nutrient-rich waste produced by worms, are a phenomenal natural fertilizer. They are packed with beneficial microorganisms, enzymes, and nutrients that enhance soil structure, increase water-holding capacity, and improve overall soil health. The castings provide essential nutrients to plants, promoting robust growth and enhancing crop yields. On the other hand, worm tea, which is obtained by steeping worm castings in water, serves as a potent liquid fertilize

BECOME A STUDENT IN THE FOOD STORAGE FEAST ONLINE COURSE Learn skills to turn basic foods into delicious meals all year long. The Food Storage Feast Online Course pays for itself with a bounty of amazing meals, it’s the education you can eat! Food Storage Feast Endorsement: “Food Storage Feast is one of the most important recommendations I can make for your preparedness. Chef Keith has changed my entire perspective on how to really enjoy living off food storage.” -Joel Skoussen, Author Strategic Relocation, Publisher World Affairs Brief HARVEST EATING SPICE BLENDS ARE NOW SHIPPING We’re excited to share the news that the Harvest Eating spice line is back! The supply chain issues have eased, and packaging is readily available in the quantities we need. Initially, we will have the following varieties available: Grilled Chicken Steakhouse Blend Carolina BBQ Northern Italian Check out our spice master pack containing 6 cans of our best-selling spices, perfect for Christmas gift giving, save $6 dollars and get free shipping. Montana Steak, poultry seasoning, and a breakfast sausage blend will also come later this year. Our wholesale prices have increased substantially but we have kept prices the same as before. WHAT IS ON THE MENU: Brussels & Cheddar Scramble Thanksgiving Sandwiches Spaghetti with Garlic, Parsley, and Parmesan The return of Steel Cut Oats For Occasional Treat and Performance Boost   FOOD INDUSTRY AND HARVEST NEWS: Horizon Organic Supends Organic Milk Purchases From Texas Dairy Due To Animal Abuse Allegations “We take these allegations seriously. We expect all of our suppliers to always uphold our high standards of animal welfare and quality,” Holm said. “We are conducting a full investigation and are committed to moving quickly to take the appropriate actions.“ PETA included a lengthy list of observations released through video and photographs at the farm in Wills Point, Texas, about an hour east of Dallas. It alleged blind and sickly calves, bedding that had nails that injured and crippled the animals, a cow floating in feces, and grounds littered with rotting corpses. TODAY’S MAIN TOPIC: Buffet-style service was a hit, and all guests really seemed to enjoy the meal last Thursday. The sides were amazing, my stuffing was a big hit, even with my wife who thinks stuffing is stupid. I had roasted potatoes instead of mashed but I say mashed is better! The gravy was spot on, super tasty with a wonderful “sagey” aftertaste and perfect consistency. One stand out was my stewed apples, which tasted wonderful but you cannot use two different varieties because they cook so differently that you will have some firm and some mush all at the same time. Spanish Basque Brunt Cheesecake was to die for. Stabilized whipped cream had great texture. The part that needed improvement was my timing, the turkey finished quicker than expected and was not as hot as we wanted it to be. Overall, a successful meal and an enjoyable meal for certain. HOMESTEAD TSUNAMI: Free fertility from leaves- instead of throwing them away or burning them just use the mower to mulch them and place them into garden beds, around trees, and use them as a carbon source in compost. ECONOMIC NEWS: Oil prices have eased somewhat as we head into winter which is a welcomed change for certain. We paid $3.52 cents yesterday but our prices are usually much higher than other states. Save money on fuel by using grocery points and also using this website which shows the best prices. PRODUCT RECOMMENDATION: Relyte Electrolytes from Redmond Real Mango and Mixed Berry flavors CLOSING THOUGHTS: To improve your cooking skills it’s a good practice to evaluate what you cook and how it turned out then make any adjustments or celebrate your amazing food! RESOURCES FOR THIS EPISODE: https://www.fooddive.com/news/danone-horizon-organic-suspends-milk-dairy-texas-farm-peta-report-animal-abuse/700437/ LINKS

BECOME A STUDENT IN THE FOOD STORAGE FEAST ONLINE COURSE Learn skills to turn basic foods into delicious meals all year long. The Food Storage Feast Online Course pays for itself with a bounty of amazing meals, it’s the education you can eat! Food Storage Feast Endorsement: “Food Storage Feast is one of the most important recommendations I can make for your preparedness. Chef Keith has changed my entire perspective on how to really enjoy living off food storage.” -Joel Skoussen, Author Strategic Relocation, Publisher World Affairs Brief HARVEST EATING SPICE BLENDS ARE NOW SHIPPING We’re excited to share the news that the Harvest Eating spice line is back! The supply chain issues have eased, and packaging is readily available in the quantities we need. Initially, we will have the following varieties available: Grilled Chicken Steakhouse Blend Carolina BBQ Northern Italian Check out our spice master pack containing 6 cans of our best-selling spices, perfect for Christmas gift giving, save $6 dollars and get free shipping. Montana Steak, poultry seasoning, and a breakfast sausage blend will also come later this year. Our wholesale prices have increased substantially but we have kept prices the same as before. WHAT IS ON THE MENU: one-pot spaghetti croque monsieur soft boiled eggs leek & potato soup FOOD INDUSTRY AND HARVEST NEWS: Cocoa prices are hovering around 45-year highs as futures trade over $4,000 per metric ton. TODAY’S MAIN TOPIC: Proper Thanksgiving Turkey Making a great turkey is not complicated, but it does require shelving some olf-wives tales and a few basic steps and tools. I always saw my mom basting a turkey, with a flimsy baster that once squired hot juices all over her hand. I don’t recommend basting a turkey, purely a wase of time as it lets heat out, extends cooking times, and causes uneven cooking as the oven has to scramble to come back to temperature. Rubbing the brd with a little olive oil can help aid the browning process but I have achieved great results without doing that either as the skin has enough fat in it to crisp up nicely. Here are some steps to cooking the perfect moist turkey: Allow the bird some time to warm up, and remove from the fridge at 7 am the day of Thanksgiving..! Do not overcook the bird, cook at 350 degrees until the thigh reaches 165. Waiting for a pop-up timer ensures dry breasts, do not wait for that timer….watch your probe thermometer instead. Do not baste the turkey, just rotate it once after about 1.5 hours Be sure to add some liquid to the roasting dish, I use water and white wine, about a cup of each, this helps keep the bird from sticking to the pan and also helps give some great flavor to the gravy later on When my bird reaches temp, I remove it, from the oven and the roaster, I place it on a sheet tray then cover it with foil and towels to keep it warm before I carve it. I then place the roasting dish on the stove and scrape up any bits and stuff on the bottom, all that stuff goes into my gravy pot. HOMESTEAD TSUNAMI: Support local farms, especially if they have proteins. I recently bought a bunch of grass-fed and finished beef, pork, and lamb from a local supplier. ECONOMIC NEWS: Treasury has to pay back 7.6 trillion to treasury bind holders in the next year, but where are they going to get the money to pay these bondholders? In the next two years, nearly half the national debt will mature…oh GOSH! PRODUCT RECOMMENDATION: Altra running shoes-highly recommended! CLOSING THOUGHTS: Visit local farms and support them! RESOURCES FOR THIS EPISODE: https://markets.businessinsider.com/news/commodities/cocoa-prices-futures-high-chocolate-nino-shortages-harvest-commodity-scarcity-2023-11 https://markets.businessinsider.com/news/bonds/us-debt-maturing-bond-yields-treasury-bills-federal-reserve-qt-2023-9   LINKS TO CHECK OUT: Harvest Eating Spices Support Harvest Eating Enroll in Food Storag

BECOME A STUDENT IN THE FOOD STORAGE FEAST ONLINE COURSE Learn skills to turn basic foods into delicious meals all year long. The Food Storage Feast Online Course pays for itself with a bounty of amazing meals, it’s the education you can eat! Food Storage Feast Endorsement: “Food Storage Feast is one of the most important recommendations I can make for your preparedness. Chef Keith has changed my entire perspective on how to really enjoy living off food storage.” -Joel Skoussen, Author Strategic Relocation, Publisher World Affairs Brief HARVEST EATING SPICE BLENDS ARE NOW SHIPPING We’re excited to share the news that the Harvest Eating spice line is back! The supply chain issues have eased, and packaging is readily available in the quantities we need. Initially, we will have the following varieties available: Grilled Chicken Steakhouse Blend Carolina BBQ Northern Italian Check out our spice master pack containing 6 cans of our best-selling spices, perfect for Christmas gift giving, save $11 dollars and get free shipping. Montana Steak, poultry seasoning, and a breakfast sausage blend will also come later this year. Our wholesale prices have increased substantially but we have kept prices the same as before. WHAT IS ON THE MENU: Pork Roast Pork Green Chili with white beans Stewed Apples Rooibos Tea FOOD INDUSTRY AND HARVEST NEWS: Ramen Maker Invests $228 Million in New Plant As Demand Surges The Shit Show At Beyond Meat Continues As Sales Slow 6 Quarters In A Row And Debt Mounts Mounting challenges in plant-based meat Last week, Brown issued a dire outlook for Beyond Meat. While he said there were pockets of strength for the firm, Brown said he was “disappointed” by Beyond Meat’s results in the most recent period and that he expects “current headwinds to persist in the coming quarters.” TODAY’S MAIN TOPIC: Proper Thanksgiving Stuffing (dressing) Is Easy, Just Follow These Simple Methods As many of you know I come from NJ and that means I call stuffing stuffing, not dressing like they do in the southern part of the country. Once you decide on what name you’re calling this concoction, you have to decide if you’re going to actually stuff this stuff into your turkey. For me that is not happening, I NEVER stuff the turkey. I find it increases the mass and slows the cooking time down, plus I want the stuffing to be fully cooked and not have partially raw turkey juice in it. So, to make sure it’s safe, and fast, I cook it separately. Lastly, I like some crispness to my stuffing, which is not attainable if it’s stuffed into the bird. What you want to put into your stuffing is another decision point, they all have some type of bread but cornbread often shows up to replace basic white bread. Typically aromatics are present such as onions, celery, green peppers, bay leaves, herbs, etc. Most stuffing is moistened with chicken or turkey stock to prevent dryness. In my mind, the most important ingredient in stuffing is the woody herb sage. Sage is the glue that holds Thanksgiving together in my opinion. Sage is a strong flavor but for me, it’s intoxicating and brings so many fond memories of this holiday meal we all love so much. I always have sausage in my stuffing, the kind that has sage in it, apples are also usually added for some sweetness but this year I plan to swap those for butternut squash and keep the apples on the side. Let’s talk about the actual method of making the stuffing. Here is what you need: 2 half-sheet trays with cubed bread 1 large onion, diced 1 lb Jimmy Dean sage sausage 3 stalks celery 1 small green bell pepper minced 1 granny smith apple, diced 2 tsp rubbed sage salt and pepper to taste 3 cups turkey or chicken stock HOMESTEAD TSUNAMI: Choosing the best duck breeds for a small homestead depends on your specific needs, available space, and climate. Here are some popular duck breeds known for their suitab

BECOME A STUDENT IN THE FOOD STORAGE FEAST ONLINE COURSE Learn skills to turn basic foods into delicious meals all year long. The Food Storage Feast Online Course pays for itself with a bounty of amazing meals, it’s the education you can eat! Food Storage Feast Endorsement: “Food Storage Feast is one of the most important recommendations I can make for your preparedness. Chef Keith has changed my entire perspective on how to really enjoy living off food storage.” -Joel Skoussen, Author Strategic Relocation, Publisher World Affairs Brief HARVEST EATING SPICE BLENDS NOW SHIPPING We’re excited to share the news that the Harvest Eating spice line is back! The supply chain issues have eased, and packaging is readily available in the quantities we need. Initially, we will have the following varieties available: Grilled Chicken Steakhouse Blend Carolina BBQ Northern Italian Montana Steak and a breakfast sausage blend will also come later this year. Our prices have increased substantially but we will do our best to make these as affordable as possible. We will announce a pre-order soon and expect to be shipping by the end of October. WHAT IS ON THE MENU: Texas chili with beans? Apple sauce-buy apples today FOOD INDUSTRY AND HARVEST NEWS: With funding momentum waning, and consumer education still a steep hurdle for growth, the cultivated meat industry could experience a major “shakeout” leading to the consolidation of key players, a new report from finance advisor Oghma Partners said.  More Problems For Beyond Meat-Company slashing 19% of workforce as revenue estimates continue to tumble. TODAY’S MAIN TOPIC: We’re almost in mid-November, a time when my family is collecting presents from the usual sources; stores, online, etc. but also making gifts. I’ll readily and honestly submit that a homemade gift, edible or not, is much preferred to something made overseas. I just canned a gaggle of jars of apple sauce, it came out wonderfully, they will become Christmas gifts for neighbors and friends as we move closer to Christmas. I also will make Creme Fraiche, packed into cute little canning jars with a simple handwritten label and a red ribbon to bring to Christmas parties for the host. Trust me, a gift like this will be very welcomed as opposed to some lame bottle of wine you buy at Trader Joe’s on the way to the party. Gits made with care always impress and IMO are so fun to make. Here is a short idea list of things you could possibly make: Creme Fraiche, find my video here Chow Chow, a simple canned vegetable medley of cabbage, peppers, onions, garlic, vinegar Homemade pasta sauce, your best recipe for pasta or even pizza sauce Popcorn-in particular flavored popcorn…use cheese powder or caramel, or both Chocolate nut bark-lovely and easy Chocolate Truffles-easy to make and are a big hit when packed into a colorful bag or even a glass jar House-made Irish cream Homemade vanilla extract-make this season, tell them to wait a few months to use it Smoked chicken mousse-smoke chicken thighs and blend with cream, shallots, garlic, parsley, white wine, salt & white pepper. Pack into jars….perfect for parties Apple butter Spiced pecans-lovely and easy Coffee liqueur-here is a good recipe Homemade cranberry sauce I could keep adding to this list but I think that gives you an idea of what you can make. I feel strongly that we’re headed into a time, economically speaking, that gift giving will be a much better option than buying some crap from overseas. Most things we buy enrich other countries and they fall apart rather quickly so discover the benefits (and cost savings) of making gifts with your own hands! HOMESTEAD TSUNAMI: In addition to giving gifts that you make, maybe you can offer Heirloom seeds as gifts to those who garden or plan to garden. Interested in preserving your harvest? see the National Center For Food Preservation-FREE RESO

ENROLL IN FOOD STORAGE FEAST ONLINE COURSE Learn skills to turn basic foods into delicious meals all year long. The Food Storage Feast Online Course pays for itself with a bounty of amazing meals, it’s the education you can eat! Food Storage Feast Endorsement: “Food Storage Feast is one of the most important recommendations I can make for your preparedness. Chef Keith has changed my entire perspective on how to really enjoy living off food storage.” -Joel Skoussen, Author Strategic Relocation, Publisher World Affairs Brief HARVEST EATING SPICE BLENDS TO RETURN We’re excited to share the news that the Harvest Eating spice line is coming back! The supply chain issues have eased, and the ideal packaging is readily available in the quantities we need to make this happen. Initially, we will have the following varieties available: Grilled Chicken Steakhouse Blend Carolina BBQ Northern Italian Montana Steak and a breakfast sausage blend will also come later this year. Our prices have increased substantially but we will do our best to make these as affordable as possible. We will announce a pre-order soon and expect to be shipping by the end of October. WHAT IS ON THE MENU: Pork roast sourdough bread apple sauce-buy apples today korean bbq-assorted pickles FOOD INDUSTRY AND HARVEST NEWS: ADM Rethinks Plant-Based Protein Investments as Consumer Demand Wanes Although interest remains in the alternative protein category, higher prices compared to traditional meats have spooked return customers and tapered off their purchases, according to a report from CoBank. Beyond cost, lingering negative perceptions around taste, value and versatility continue to be obstacles for the category. Raw Milk Now Legal In Iowa Despite The Groans of The Powerful Dairy Lobby Very hard to find real sausage constant frustration of mine. Watch out for fancy-fake marketing on labels. TODAY’S MAIN TOPIC: Roast pork with potatoes and gravy, a simple dish but the results are just fabulous. you will need a pork shoulder, butt and hopefully it has the fat intact. Depending on the size you will need to roast it for a long time, for me, it was about 4 hours to get the meat sliceable. It will slice at about 180 degrees. I use a bed of vegetables to rest meat on and to flavor the gravy.   HOMESTEAD TSUNAMI: There has been a remarkable surge in the growing trend of canning and preserving in America in recent years. As individuals become more acutely aware of the importance of prepping and building food security many have turned to the age-old practice of preserving fruits, vegetables, and even meats. Canning and preserving offer a multitude of benefits, allowing individuals to enjoy seasonal produce year-round. Examples would be taking advantage of harvest abundance, bulk buying,etc. This revival has prompted a resurgence of interest in traditional recipes, and traditional techniques like water-glass preservation of eggs, salt curing, yogurt making, and many more pursuits that would fit nicely into the home economics bucket. Read The Independent Farmstead by Sean & Beth Daugherty, I am a few chapters in and find it to be an excellent read for those looking to homestead. ECONOMIC NEWS: The home price insanity is coming to a close, I predict a big downtow (crash) in the next 6-12 mos. Price cuts are getting very common and prices are just insane. PRODUCT RECOMMENDATION: YKK zippers-I NEVER buy any garment or bag or luggage or backpack that does not have a YKK zipper. All my jackets, jeans, etc use this quality-made zipper. If a make of one of these items chooses a cheap zipper it should be a signal to you to not buy the product. CLOSING THOUGHTS:   Iowa’s governor must have taken plenty of heat for the decision to sign this bill into law. This makes 46 states that have raw milk in some form or fashion so consumers can access it. While they may have to join herd shares or buy “pet food” they are still