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This Old Baker Podcast
by Kimberly Artlip
This Old Baker brings you time tested and adapted recipes that will bring your family around the kitchen table. Sit back as Kim Artlip shares her favorites with you as well as some tips and tricks to make the kitchen more inviting and fun.
Episodes
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This Old Baker Podcast Episode 75: Butternut Squash Soup
Learn how to make butternut squash soup that blends smooth every time, plus what to freeze, when to add the cream, and how to make it dairy-free. Full recipe at ThisOldBaker.com.
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This Old Baker Podcast Episode 74: Homemade Convenience: Your Kitchen, Your Shortcuts, Your Way
What does "homemade convenience" actually mean? I break down the pantry mix, dinner-in-a-jar, and seasoning blend philosophy behind This Old Baker, using five real recipes to show how a little prep now makes weeknight cooking easier later.
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This Old Baker Podcast Episode 73: What to Label in a Homemade Pantry
Tired of a drawer full of pantry labels you’ll never use? I walk through why premade label sets never match a homemade pantry, and the free tool and one setup step that let you print exactly the labels you actually need.
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his Old Baker Episode 72: Green Chicken Chili Soup
Why does a 30-minute soup taste like it cooked for hours? I break down the spice-blooming step behind this green chicken chili soup, plus how to make it thicker, spicier, or completely hands-off in a slow cooker.
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This Old Baker Podcast Episode 71: Salted Caramel Shaken Espresso
Want a coffee-shop shaken espresso without the coffee shop? I walk through the real reason the shake matters — not just for looks, but for the foam and the chill — plus the salted caramel version and the one timing mistake that leaves you with stiff caramel at the bottom of your glass.
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This Old Baker Podcast Episode 70: The Cold Water Trick For Pork Gravy Mix
Why does homemade gravy from a dry mix turn out lumpy — and what's the one-step fix? I break down the pork gravy mix that skips the roux entirely, the cold-water technique that keeps it smooth, and how it's different from a classic gravy method.
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This Old Baker Podcast — Episode 69: Homemade Strawberry Milk Mix
Why does homemade strawberry milk mix turn out clumpy instead of smooth like the canister version? I walk through the ingredient that actually makes it work, the dehydrated-versus-freeze-dried mistake to avoid, and the one-step trick for a lump-free glass every time.
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This Old Baker Podcast — Episode 68: Crockpot Kielbasa Corn Chowder
Why doesn't kielbasa need to be browned before it goes in the crockpot, and which potato actually holds up through a six hour cook? I break down what makes this crockpot kielbasa corn chowder turn out thick and smoky instead of thin or starchy, plus a couple of ways to change it up.
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This Old Baker Episode 66: Copycat Starbucks Brown Sugar Shaken Espresso
Want to know how to make a Starbucks brown sugar oat milk shaken espresso at home? Kim breaks down the exact technique, why the shake and the dissolve order actually matter, and how to get the same foam and layered look for under a dollar.
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This Old Baker Podcast Episode 65: Pumpkin Spice Everything
It's September, which means pumpkin spice is suddenly on everything from your coffee to your dog's treats. I dug into where this whole thing actually started (hint: the original Pumpkin Spice Latte didn't have any real pumpkin in it for twelve years) and why one spice blend turned into a...
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This Old Baker Podcast Episode 64: Social Media Will Survive Without You
I took a three hour nap the other day. Not planned — her body just made the decision for her. In this episode she talks about the lie social media tells you about how much it needs you, why pushing through is sometimes the worst thing you can do especially when you're dealing with immune or…
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This Old Baker Podcast Episode 63 — Small Batch Cooking: Stop Making More Than You'll Actually Eat
Kim threw away leftovers yesterday. Good ones. And she's the person who teaches people not to waste food. In this episode she makes the case that the problem isn't willpower or discipline — it's batch size. Most recipes still feed six to eight people, and most households aren't six to eight…
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This Old Baker Podcast Episode 62: Grandma Didn't Need 47 Cleaning Products
Your grandmother had four cleaning products. You have 25. In this episode, Kim traces exactly how that happened — and why it matters for your health, your budget, and the air quality in your home. She breaks down the four ingredients that cover 90 percent of household cleaning needs, explains…
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This Old Baker Podcast Episode 61: One Roux, Four Gravies
You don't need five gravy recipes... you need one roux and four decisions. Kim breaks down her whole gravy mix collection — chicken, brown, onion, and country — and shows you exactly what changes between them, so you can stop memorizing recipes and start building your own mix from whatever's in...
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This Old Baker Podcast Episode 60: Overmixing
Your muffins keep coming out dense, and it's probably not your recipe — it's how you're mixing it. I'm breaking down the two silent culprits behind tough, tunnel-riddled baked goods: overmixing and flour that's been packed instead of measured. Fix these two things and your muffins, pancakes, and...
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This Old Baker Podcast Episode 59: Back To School Snacks You Can Make For Pennies
Back to school means back to the snack drawer — and back to spending $5 on a box of 10 granola bars with 25 ingredients you can't pronounce. In this episode, Kim makes the case for making your own snacks from scratch: you'll know exactly what's in them and you'll spend a fraction of the store...
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This Old Baker Podcast Episode 58: The $10 Grocery Store Trap
You went in for one thing and came out $75 poorer. Sound familiar? In this episode, Kim breaks down why the quick grocery store trip is one of the most expensive habits most households have — and why the fix isn't more discipline, it's better infrastructure. A real pantry with good mixes means…
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This Old Baker Podcast Episode 57: Stop Buying Drinks - Make Them
It is hot. And the summer drink budget adds up faster than most people realize — $8 to $12 a case, a case a week, three months of summer. In this episode, Kim walks through her full homemade lemonade dry mix collection: six flavors (Classic, Strawberry, Raspberry, Peach, Honey, and Arnold…
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This Old Baker Podcast Episode 56: The Return of Grandma Skills
The skills our grandmothers had — scratch cooking, canning, pantry management, bread baking, stretching every ingredient — were dismissed for a generation as old-fashioned and unnecessary. They're coming back now, and not as a trend. In this episode, Kim talks about why these skills disappeared,...
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This Old Baker Podcast Episode 55: Why Homemade Actually Tastes Better
Store-bought seasoning isn't worse because nobody cared. It's worse because it was built to survive a truck, a warehouse, and six months on a shelf, not to taste good on your table tonight. In this episode, Kim breaks down the real reason homemade wins, what companies are actually optimizing for...
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This Old Baker Podcast Episode 54: The Part Nobody Talks About
Today's episode isn't about recipes. It's about what building something real actually looks like from the inside — the work that doesn't show up in follower counts, the frustration of watching shortcuts win in the short term, and why the audience you earn is worth more than the audience you buy.…
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This Old Baker Podcast Episode 53: The Coffee Shop Is Living Rent-Free in Your Wallet
The coffee shop is costing you $1,400 a year and you might not even realize it. In this episode, Kim breaks down the math on daily coffee shop spending versus making your favorite drinks at home — and walks through exactly how to do it. Cold brew concentrate, seven homemade simple syrups, a home...
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This Old Baker Podcast Episode 52: Small Treats for Big Cravings
When a sweet craving hits, you don't need to bake a whole cake or run to the drive-thru. In this episode, Kim walks through three single-serving desserts you can make from pantry staples in under five minutes: single serving microwave fudge, the classic 3-2-1 mug cake, and a scratch vanilla mug...
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This Old Baker Podcast Episode 51: Ditch The Drive Thru
Episode 51: Dropping the Drive Thru That drive thru drink order is costing you more than you think, and it's easier to replace than you'd expect. Kim walks through building your own crave worthy drinks at home, from cold brew concentrate and coffee syrups to dry lemonade mixes and homemade snow...
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This Old Baker Podcast Episode 50: 4th of July Grilling Seasoning Guide
Saturday's the Fourth, and I've got your grilling lineup ready to go — four seasoning blends straight off the blog, what to put each one on, and a make-ahead dessert so the oven isn't fighting you for time on the actual day. If you're still figuring out what's going on the grill, this one's for...
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This Old Baker Podcast Episode 49: Small Batch Recipes
Cooking for one or two? Most recipes still assume you're feeding a crowd. In this episode, Kim talks about the shift nobody prepares you for — when the kids move out, life changes, and suddenly that nine-by-thirteen casserole doesn't make sense anymore. She breaks down why small batch cooking…
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This Old Baker Podcast Episode 48: What's Actually Worth Making Homemade?
Not everything needs to be made from scratch — and I think that's worth saying out loud. In this episode, I'm talking about the difference between cooking smarter and making life harder. Because my goal has never been to have you spend every waking hour in the kitchen. It's always been about…
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This Old Baker Podcast Episode 47: Why Summer Food Hits Differently
There's a reason a cold glass of lemonade on a hot day tastes better than anything you could make in February. In this episode, Kim digs into why summer food hits differently — the science, the nostalgia, and the simplicity that makes it work. She also shares what's been happening in the This Old...
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This Old Baker Podcast Episode 46: Choosing Appliances Without Regret
In Episode 46 of the This Old Baker Podcast, we're talking about how to choose appliances without regret. From air fryers and dehydrators to refrigerators, coffee makers, and everything in between, I'll share the four things I consider before making a purchase: price, quality, customer service…
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This Old Baker Podcast Episode 45: You Don't Have To Be Superwoman
Episode 45: You Don't Have To Be Superwoman Somewhere along the way, many of us were taught that being strong means doing everything ourselves. We juggle work, family, homes, responsibilities, and expectations while convincing ourselves that asking for help is somehow a weakness. In this episode,...
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This Old Baker Podcast Episode 44: How To Work With Your Kitchen
In Episode 44 of the This Old Baker Podcast, we're talking about something that can make cooking easier, faster, and a lot less frustrating—setting up your kitchen to work for the way you cook. Learn simple tips for organizing cabinets, creating kitchen zones, improving pantry storage, and making...
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This Old Baker Podcast Episode 43: Refrigerator Tea
Remember those big jars of tea sitting in the summer sun? In this episode, we're talking about refrigerator tea—the simple, old-fashioned alternative that's easy to make, budget-friendly, and refreshingly delicious. We'll cover the benefits of cold-steeping tea in the refrigerator, why many…
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This Old Baker Podcast Episode 42: The New Kitchen Scavenger Hunt
After moving into a new home, I thought the hard part was over. Turns out the real challenge is finding anything in my new kitchen! In Episode 42, I'm sharing the funny, frustrating, and surprisingly relatable journey of adjusting to a new cooking space, relearning where everything belongs, and...
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This Old Baker Podcast Episode 41: Stop With The Comparison
Have you ever felt like everyone else is getting ahead faster than you? In this episode, Kim talks about the dangers of comparing your journey to someone else's highlight reel, why shortcuts rarely lead to lasting success, and how real growth is built one step at a time. Pull up a chair and join...
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This Old Baker Podcast Episode 40: Getting Ready For Summer Grilling
Get ready for a summer of easy backyard meals, simple grilling tips, pantry shortcuts, freezer prep ideas, and stress-free cookouts. In this episode of This Old Baker, we’re talking about how to make grilling season easier, more affordable, and a whole lot more enjoyable.
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This Old Baker Podcast Episode 39: Taking A Break Matters
In Episode 39, we’re having an honest conversation about why taking a break matters — especially when life, stress, chronic pain, and exhaustion start piling up all at once. Between moving, overdoing it physically, arthritis, knee surgeries, back pain, and psoriatic fatigue, I’m sharing the…
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This Old Baker Podcast Episode 38: What Is The Difference Between Being Prepared And Hoarding?
n this episode, Kim from This Old Baker talks about the real difference between being prepared and hoarding. From stocked pantries and backup supplies to fear-based buying and clutter, this conversation breaks down what healthy preparedness actually looks like in everyday life. Warm, honest, and...
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This Old Baker Podcast Episode 37: Blackstone vs. Gas Grill Which One Actually Fits the Way You Cook?
Blackstone or gas grill... which one actually fits the way you cook? In this episode, we’re breaking down the real differences between flat top griddles and traditional grills, from flavor and cleanup to cost, maintenance, and what works best for real family meals. Perfect for anyone debating…
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This Old Baker Podcast Episode 36: Nobody Taught Us This: The Lost Art of Feeding a Family Without Burning Out
made life easier, why does feeding a family still feel so overwhelming? In this episode, Kim from This Old Baker gets honest about why cooking feels harder than it should—and why it’s not your fault. This isn’t about recipes. It’s about the missing piece: a kitchen system that takes the pressure...
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This Old Baker Podcast Episode 35: Beeswax Cloth Trends Again
Beeswax cloth is back—and there’s a reason for it. This episode covers why this simple method is resurfacing, what it actually does, and how to use it without overcomplicating your kitchen.
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This Old Baker Podcast Episode 34: Why Regular Decluttering Changes Everything
If your home feels overwhelming, it’s not just the mess—it’s the mental load behind it. In this episode, Kim breaks down why decluttering regularly (not just once a year) changes everything, and how a few small resets can give you more time, less stress, and a home that finally feels good again.
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This Old Baker Podcast Episode 33: How to Stop Relying on Boxed Mixes for Good
If your dinners depend on a box, a packet, or a last-minute store run, it’s time for a better system. In this episode of This Old Baker Podcast, Kim shares how simple pantry mixes can replace boxed shortcuts, save money, and take the stress out of weeknight cooking. Learn how one base mix can…
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This Old Baker Podcast Episode 32: It's Okay To Ask Questions
It’s easy to feel like you should already know everything in the kitchen—but that’s not how anyone actually learns. In this episode, we’re talking about why asking questions matters, how most of us learned the hard way, and why there are no “simple” questions when you’re building real skills. If...
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This Old Baker Podcast Episode 31: Why Sourdough Starters Are Still So Popular
Why are sourdough starters still everywhere? In this episode, we’re breaking down why sourdough never really went out of style—from saving money and baking with simple ingredients to slowing down and building a rhythm in your kitchen. Whether you’re a beginner or your starter’s been sitting in…
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This Old Baker Podcast Episode 30: It’s Okay to Say No (And Still Be a Good Person)
Feeling overwhelmed, overcommitted, and stretched too thin? In this episode, we talk about why it’s okay to say no, how to set healthy boundaries without guilt, and simple ways to protect your time and energy. If you’re tired of doing everything for everyone, this is your reminder that taking…
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This Old Baker Podcast Episode 29: The 10 Minute Spring Cleaning Reset
Spring cleaning doesn’t have to be a full-day event. In this episode, we’re doing a simple 10-minute kitchen reset that actually makes your space feel lighter, cleaner, and easier to use—without overwhelm.
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This Old Baker Podcast Episode 28: The “I Don’t Feel Like Cooking” Reset
Some nights you don’t need a recipe—you need relief. If you’ve ever stood in your kitchen thinking “I don’t feel like cooking,” this episode is your reset. You’re not lazy—you’re overloaded. Let’s lower the bar, lean on pantry mixes and freezer meals, and build a kitchen that works with you, not...
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This Old Baker Podcast Episode 27: The 10 Minute Kitchen Rescue
When your kitchen feels like too much and you don’t even know where to start… this is your reset. In just 10 minutes, we’ll quiet the overwhelm, clear one space, and get you back to feeling in control—no deep cleaning, no pressure, no perfection required. Hit play, take a breath, and let’s bring...
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This Old Baker Podcast Episode 26: The 10 Minute Fridge Reset (Start With the Door)
If your fridge feels full but somehow doesn’t work… this one’s for you. In this episode of the This Old Baker Podcast, we’re skipping the full clean-out and focusing on one simple reset—your fridge door or a single shelf. I’ll walk you through it step-by-step so you can clear the clutter, find…
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This Old Baker Podcast: 10 Minute Junk Drawer Reset
There’s a drawer in every kitchen that quietly collects life—and over time, it turns into a frustrating little mess of things you can’t find when you need them. In this episode of the This Old Baker Podcast, we take that overwhelm and shrink it down to something simple. No full kitchen overhaul.…
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This Old Baker brings you time tested and adapted recipes that will bring your family around the kitchen table. Sit back as Kim Artlip shares her favorites with you as well as some tips and tricks to make the kitchen more inviting and fun.
HOSTED BY
Kimberly Artlip
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