Episode 659 - Homestead Happenings for Nov 25, 2022

  Today we talk about what Thanksgiving was like at the Holler Homestead, update you on the state of the livestock, talk about fermenting garlic and more. Download Email feedback to [email protected]   Sponsor: Freesteading.com Highlight Holler Roast as a Great Gift   Forage Root veggies Persimmons Winter herbals like Mullein Watercress is bouncing back after the freeze Lettuce looks great in the aquaponics system Duckweed   Livestock It's raining deer Muscovey's need wings clipped, no dang eggs Brownie has an appointment with a lady HH Sheep are on hay (1 bale a week right now) Off site sheep are still able to graze Rabbits are bred, we hope   Harvest Meals Pottage or Holler Stew FERMENTING GARLIC Smoked Brisket the day before Thanksgiving Sign up for the mailing list - chestnut dressing Blueberry/Cranberry Sauce Recipe   Winter on the Homestead Turned the AP back on as we have a set of time without a freeze Using up the not great firewood Log Splitter needs to go to the welder   Holler Neighbors/Community Holler Thanksgiving and Game Night   Infrastructure Do you want a fencing workshop? Redid power to the upper pasture Watering the food forest was easy with microswales   Finances Spent $120 on a pastured turkey, Yep. You heard me right. Other than that, we only bought cranberry, butter and apples for Thanksgiving and fed 11. Meal cost was $150. Rolling turkey into stew, casseroles, and another 3-4 meals this week. What are your turkey leftover ideas?   Membership Plug   Make it a great week!   GUYS! Don't forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce. It makes a great Christmas Gift!   Community Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Telegram Group: https://t.me/LFTNGroup Odysee: https://odysee.com/$/invite/@livingfree:b Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up Holler Roast Coffee Harvest Right Affiliate Link