Best Jill Winger Podcasts (2024)

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Power Metal: Recycling, Repair, and Re-Imagining Energy and Beyond with Vince Beiser 1:35:47

1h ago1:35:47

1:35:47

In this episode I sit down with Vince Beiser, whose book Power Metal: The Race for the Resources that Will Shape The Future is an incredible follow up to his book Sand: the World in a Grain. When we last caught up with Vince we plumbed the depths of sand and how, while largely unseen, it is one of the major resources our world is built on. In this …

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S16: E6: How to Prepare Your Homestead for Wildfire 58:03

1h ago58:03

58:03

Wyoming has been on fire lately... and while our homestead hasn't been in danger, we've had plenty of grassfires in our surrounding area. As such, I've been thinking a lot about how we can better prepare our property, our animals, and ourselves in the event of a fire. I'm joined today about wildfire mitigation specialist Madison Huges to discuss th…

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S16: E5: How I Use a Planner to Keep Our Homestead on Track 37:32

8d ago37:32

37:32

A homestead is full of moving parts and when you combine that with the complexity of typical modern life, well... things get complicated fast. As our life has become more full over the years, I've learned to lean heavily on my planner to keep all the balls in the air. Today I'm getting specific and sharing my most useful rhythms and routines for us…

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S16: E4: How to Break Out of the Modern Echo Chamber with Will Reusch 1:04:25

10d ago1:04:25

1:04:25

Curiosity is an underrated skill, especially when it comes to exploring topics that challenge our comfort zones. Today, I'm joined by one of my favorite content creators, Will Reusch—a brilliant educator who brings nuance to tough conversations. If you're looking to build bridges, tired of social media’s polarization, or want to encourage critical …

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S16: E3: Plan Your Garden with the Moon: How to Use History to Sync with Nature 47:08

17d ago47:08

47:08

What can history teach us about planting our gardens TODAY in 2024? In this episode, we sit down with Carol, the editor in chief of The Old Farmer’s Almanac, to explore the ancient practice of gardening by the moon. We dive into the best cold-hardy plant varieties (cold-hardy kiwis, anyone?), tips for dealing with unpredictable weather, and how to …

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S16: E2: Fit for the Farm: Practical Fitness Tips for Homesteaders 38:03

24d ago38:03

38:03

We homesteaders often joke about our farms being our gym, but what do you do when homestead chores are causing you pain? And how can we ensure that we stay physically fit as long as possible to keep pursuing this lifestyle we love so much? Functional Strength and Fitness Coach Rory O'Brien is joining me today to answer these questions and more. We …

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S16: E1: To Everything There is a Season: A Personal Update 31:35

1M ago31:35

31:35

Our life is.... weird and different. We're entering a season that I never saw coming, yet it's wonderful in it's own way. However, it's taken me a while to come to terms with it. In today's personal episode, I'm sharing what I've been wrestling with lately, as well as giving updates on the soda fountain, our beef company, and more. Podcast Episode …

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The Complexity of Simplicity with Jill Winger 2:03:02

2M ago2:03:02

2:03:02

This is a salty conversation and it’s also the kind of conversation that cracks you wide open. I sit down with Jill Winger - not to discuss her incredible work with Old-Fashioned on Purpose, her courses, her planner, or her book which are all amazing - but to talk about her life philosophies, our shared hot takes, and to lean into our complexity as…

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S15 E14: The Ultimate Tomato Episode: Preserving, Canning, Controversary, & More! 36:10

2M ago36:10

36:10

If your kitchen counters are currently covered in garden veggies like mine, this is the episode for you! We're talking all things tomatoes today: from how to make fresh sauce, to making tomato powder, to the controversary surrounding canning practices, to my favorite versatile sauce and so much more! Podcast Episode Highlights My thoughts on growin…

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Basins of Relations: Water, Fire, Beavers, and Beyond with Brock Dolman 2:18:12

2M ago2:18:12

2:18:12

WHOOEE. Brock Dolman, folks, in this episode is weaving together all sorts of things previously explored on the podcast in a new (old) and incredibly articulate way. This podcast is about water cycles, beavers, fire, sand, geology, the oceans, a living earth, and so much more. Brock is a conservation ecologist and a specialized generalist over at t…

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S15: E13: How to Buy Homestead Land in a Challenging Real Estate Market 36:20

2M ago36:20

36:20

"I'll never be able to afford a homestead!" It's one of the most common pain points I'm hearing right now and for good reason: the real estate market is tricky. I'm happy to be joined by Anna Young today. She's a loan officer with Rural 1st and specializes in helping rural folks find the property of their dreams. We discuss interest rates, the vola…

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An Ecology of Movement with Katy Bowman 1:43:41

2M ago1:43:41

1:43:41

In this episode, I sit down with Katy Bowman. First, a long on-ramp to the episode where I talk about where some of Katy’s work dovetails with explorations of how we move resources to our bodies (when we used to move our bodies to resources) that we’ve been exploring on the podcast. Katy and I then dive into the ecology of movement, movement diets,…

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S15 E12: Homesteader, Entrepreneur, Homeschooler: How I Keep All the Balls in the Air 41:08

3M ago41:08

41:08

How do you keep all the balls in the air when you're a multi-faceted homesteader? In this episode I'm sharing my most-used strategies for managing life as a homeschool mom, content creator, rancher, business owner, restaurant owner, and more. (Plus, the 2025 planner is HERE-- get the details at the end of the episode!) Podcast Episode Highlights Ho…

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The Wood Age: Humans and the Forests That Made Them Human with John Perlin 2:07:21

3M ago2:07:21

2:07:21

In this episode of the podcast I sit down with John Perlin, whose book A Forest Journey: The Role of Trees in the Fate of Civilization explores the history of, well, of us. As you’ll hear in this episode the history of humans is inextricably intertwined, or made possible, with the history of trees and of wood. Wood is our materia prima, the foundat…

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S15 E11: A Different Way to Home Dairy: Could SHEEP Be in Your Future? 53:36

3M ago53:36

53:36

We've talked about goats... we've talked about cattle... but we've NEVER talked about dairy SHEEP. That's changing today with this enlightening conversation with Rachel Hester of Whoopsy Daisy Farm. If you love being a pioneer in new industries, or are looking for a smaller dairy animal with LOTS of potential, this episode is for you! Podcast Episo…

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NAFTA is in All of Our Bodies: Corn, Policy, and Health with Alyshia Gálvez 1:40:18

3M ago1:40:18

1:40:18

In this episode, I sit down with anthropologist Alyshia Gálvez to talk about her book Eating NAFTA. The conversation is from two people who came to economic policy through unlikely means, but as Alyshia explains, economic policy in general, and NAFTA in particular - on its 30 year anniversary, has become a part of all of our bodies whether we’re aw…

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S15: E10: What I'm Using for Homeschool Curriculum this Year (and a Plea) 38:02

3M ago38:02

38:02

"What are you using for homeschool curriculum this year??" I don't consider myself a homeschool content creator, but I'm always happy to share my favorite books and studies. Find out what I'm using for this coming year, plus an important plea to any homeschooling families. Podcast Episode Highlights How I'm a homeschool minimalist Why we aren't dog…

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Embedded in Earth’s Story: Geology, Rocks, and Time with Marcia Bjornerud 1:37:02

3M ago1:37:02

1:37:02

In this week’s episode, I sit down with geologist Marcia Bjornerud to talk about her new book Turning to Stone: Discovering the Subtle Wisdom of Rocks and to explore how we can gain a sense of feeling embedded in the time and space of Earth, as earthlings. We explore the mentorship rocks have to offer us and putting the story of Earth as a dynamic …

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S15: E9: My Half-Baked Plan to Never Buy Chickens Again 38:42

3M ago38:42

38:42

For several years, I’ve been asking myself… how can we close our chicken loop? And by that, I mean how can I reduce the outside inputs in our home food production. It's easier said than done when it comes to livestock, BUT I've hatched a new plan for our chicken operation and I'm excited to share it with you. Listen in to hear me answer the questio…

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Sh*t, Shipping, and Blood: Upending Taboos and Exploring the Ignored with Rose George 1:23:43

3M ago1:23:43

1:23:43

Rose George is the author of four fantastic books (Nine Pints, Ninety Percent of Everything, the Big Necessity, and a Life Removed) that share a common theme: much of her work is about seeing the unseen. It’s about those things that are ubiquitous and unnoticed, or more likely, obfuscated from us. In this episode, we focus on human waste, the shipp…

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S15: E8: NOW is the Time to Start Your Fall Garden. Here's How. 31:54

4M ago31:54

31:54

Looking for a bit of redemption after a less-than-stellar growing season? Want to reduce the pressure to preserve ALL the food right NOW? A fall garden can offer all of this and more and it's one of my secret weapons for growing more food with less stress. The time to start your fall crops is NOW-- join me to talk about what plants are best, some o…

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S15: E7: A More Efficient Way to Sourdough 1:05:43

4M ago1:05:43

1:05:43

I never get tired of talking about sourdough, ESPECIALLY when it comes to ways to bake it more efficiently! Today I'm joined by Mike from Rosehill Sourdough to dive into some of the common pitfalls in the sourdough world that are costing you time and flour. I love Mike's engineer perspective and he gave me a lot of new ideas to chew on including si…

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A Celebration of Hands, Creativity, and Business with Mariele Ivy 2:09:05

4M ago2:09:05

2:09:05

Mariele Ivy is an artist. Known for her work in making jewelry and in lapidary, she is also a ceramicist, a maker of talismans and sacraments. In this episode, Kate sits down with Mariele Ivy from Young In the Mountains to talk about what it means to be an artist and to work with things of the earth. We talk about Mariele’s dedication to her supply…

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S15: E6: The Art of Cooking for a Crowd 36:15

4M ago36:15

36:15

Cooking for larger groups used to stress me out SO much, but over the years, I've honed my skills in putting food on the table for big groups WITHOUT spending all day in the kitchen. In today's episode I'm sharing a few of my favorite old-fashioned strategies for cultivating community with food. Podcast Episode Highlights How cooking for large crow…

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S15: E5: The PERFECT Place to Homestead 25:26

4M ago25:26

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I get the question constantly... "Where's the BEST place to homestead?" Listen in as I share my (probably surprising) answer, as well as the lessons I've been learning lately about community, flexibility, and leaning in. Podcast Episode Highlights Why this question seems to come up a lot lately (for others and myself) My first casual response to th…

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S15: E4: STOP Stressing Over Your Garden: My 3 Non-Negotiable Strategies 30:41

5M ago30:41

30:41

I love to share the mental health benefits of gardening, but what do you do when your garden makes you feel STRESSED, not serene? I've been there (more than once). Today I'm sharing my 3 non-negotiable garden strategies that I use every single year to ensure my garden is a place of joy and not overwhelm. A must-listen if you're trying to grow food …

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Weaving a New Vision for American Manufacturing and Rural Resilience with Steven Kurutz 1:18:05

5M ago1:18:05

1:18:05

Steven Kurutz grew up in a town of 1500 people in the mountains of Pennsylvania. It was a formative rural experience. He set pins at a local bowling alley. He frequented the town library. It’s where he learned to love books, writing, and the characters of small town America - including the towns themselves. He puts all of that to practice in his ne…

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S15: E3: Could a Working Dog Make Your Homestead Chores Easier? 1:00:42

5M ago1:00:42

1:00:42

This episode blew my mind! I've been around plenty of working dogs, but they've always been used for working large numbers of livestock on huge pieces of land. However, this conversation with Jordyn Kelly of Working Aussies Homestead completely changed my mind. Listen as she shares the creative, time-saving ways she uses dogs around her homestead (…

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Complexity, Cooperation, and Beauty - A New Story for Earth with Ferris Jabr 1:43:32

5M ago1:43:32

1:43:32

In this episode, Kate sits down with author Ferris Jabr, whose book Becoming Earth: How Our Planet Came to Life comes out on June 25th. Ferris’ love of other animals and plants started at an early age and that fascination has grown into an incredible career as a journalist, exploring the perspective of ecosystems, animals, and the earth itself. Beg…

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S15 E2: How to Become an Opt-Out Family 50:30

5M ago50:30

50:30

Ever wondered what happens when a social media influencer with a million followers swaps the digital spotlight for a tech-minimal lifestyle? This episode features Erin Lochner, the inspiring powerhouse behind "The Opt-Out Family." Erin takes us on a journey from her high-profile career in social media to her decision to embrace a technology-minimal…

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the Cold Chain: How Refrigeration Changed... well... Everything with Nicola Twilley 1:32:33

5M ago1:32:33

1:32:33

In this episode, Kate sits down with author and co-host of the Gastropod Podcast, Nicola Twilley, to talk about her new book Frostbite: How Refrigeration Changed Our Food, Our Planet, and Ourselves. Nicola has written an absolute page-turner exploring the massive and far-reaching impacts of refrigeration on just about every aspect of our lives, not…

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S15 E1: Mulching Magic: Unlocking the Secrets to a Thriving Garden 45:50

5M ago45:50

45:50

With gardening scaled back due to some timing issues with the milk cows, the spotlight is on the lifesaving benefits of mulch, especially as we brace for an impending drought. Learn how mulch can transform your garden by saving time, reducing weeds, and conserving precious water. Get ready for a treasure trove of practical gardening advice as we ex…

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Inescapable Reckoning: Fire, Consumption, and Writing with John Vaillant 1:34:11

6M ago1:34:11

1:34:11

In this episode of the Ground Work podcast, Kate sits down with author John Vaillant to begin to tease out some of the themes of his 4 incredible books, 3 works of non-fiction, and one work of fiction. At the recording, John had just been awarded as a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize for Fire Weather: A True Story from a Hotter World. John and Kate …

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Choosing What to Carry Into the Future: Cate Havstad-Casad is Sowing Change with Regenerative Leather 2:15:59

6M ago2:15:59

2:15:59

Cate Havstad-Casad is leading the revolution in supply chains that nourish communities, ecosystems, and so much more with her regenerative leather company Range Revolution. In this episode, Cate breaks down what it means to re-build and repair the hide to leather supply chain from regenerative ranches, build a regenerative business, and implore cap…

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A Planetary Pulse of Connection: Exploring the Ocean, Science, and Beyond with Helen Czerski 1:37:21

6M ago1:37:21

1:37:21

HELEN CZERSKI is a physicist with a background in bubbles and experimental explosives. Her books The Blue Machine: How the Ocean Works and Storm in a Teacup: The Physics of Everyday Life are incredible explorations of looking at the processes of how things that we often don’t truly see in our daily lives are deeply affecting us. In this episode, we…

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Why Meal Planning Doesn't Work for You (and what to do instead!) 35:31

6M ago35:31

35:31

I love to cook... I love to plan... but I've never been able to stick with a consistent meal planning system. And it bugged me for YEARS. However, when I realized our unconventional life requires an unconventional meal plan, everything changed. In today's episode, I'm sharing my best tips for getting from-scratch food on the table without rigid rec…

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Dust: Salvage, Water, and Hope for the Modern World with Jay Owens 1:45:29

6M ago1:45:29

1:45:29

In this episode, Kate sits down with author Jay Owens to talk about her book Dust: The Modern World in a Trillion Particles. Together, they unravel the paradoxes and challenges posed by dust - a small particle that makes a big impact throughout history. Discover how dust connects the Sahara to the Amazon, influences snowmelt, and carries historical…

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The Veterinary Herbalist's Guide to Holistic Animal Care 50:23

6M ago50:23

50:23

Herbs have been used to doctor animals for millennia, but sadly it's tough to find information on how to use them in our modern age. Today I'm so thrilled to be joined by Dr. Patrick Jones-- a veterinarian, naturopath, and herbalist who knows this topic inside and out. Dr. Jones sheds light on the complexities of herbal dosages, species-specific ri…

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The Tapestry of American Manufacturing with Rachel Slade 2:28:19

6M ago2:28:19

2:28:19

In this episode, Kate sits down with author and journalist Rachel Slade to discuss her books Making It In America: The Almost Impossible Quest to Manufacture in the USA (and How It Got That Way) and Into the Raging Sea: Thirty-Three Mariners, One Megastore, and the Sinking of El Faro. Rachel’s books are incredible explorations of humanity and she d…

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S14 E19: How to Grow Bananas in the Snow 42:34

6M ago42:34

42:34

Sometimes growing vegetables in a wintery climate can feel like an extreme sport... So when I received an email from Nate of the Manti Homestead sharing how he built an off-grid greenhouse that's growing bananas, passionfruit, and more in the Utah snow, I was intrigued. Nate shares a wealth of knowledge in this value-packed episode. Prepare to have…

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We are Just Bodies Bodying: Exploring Skin, Touch, and Love with May Lindstrom 2:42:41

7M ago2:42:41

2:42:41

In this week’s episode Kate sits down with the lovely, the ineffable, the effervescent May Lindstrom. Together they explore themes of grace, slowness, and the intricate dance between our inner and outer worlds. May shares many of her incredible stories and laces throughout them a call to live a life full of compassion and love and a cherishing of t…

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S14 S18: Let Your Garden Be Easy This Year 28:08

7M ago28:08

28:08

Does a garden really require blood, sweat, and tears to grow well? It's easy to think that, but what if we found a way to work *with* nature instead of against it? In today's episode, I'm sharing the most underrated garden hack and how it has forever transformed my growing spaces. Podcast Episode Highlights My garden challenges My tree growing stor…

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S14 E17: How to Tap Into Your Heritage for a More Beautiful Life 1:04:04

7M ago1:04:04

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We talk a lot about returning to our roots and reclaiming heritage skills... but what role does your family heritage REALLY play in your homesteading efforts? How can you lean on it for motivation during the stressful times? And what do you do if you DON'T have a rich heritage to draw from? Today's guest, Dolores Taranto, speaks more beautifully to…

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S14 E16: Cracking the Code of Whole Wheat Sourdough 51:20

7M ago51:20

51:20

Sourdough bread made with freshly-milled flour. It's many a homesteader's dream, but those whole wheat loaves can easily turn into a nightmare if you're not prepared. I am so excited to be joined by Mary of The Rose Homestead in today's episode. She's mastered the art of baking light, fluffy loaves with freshly-milled whole wheat flour and she's sh…

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the Future is Not Inevitable: Re-Imagining Infrastructure with Deb Chachra 1:26:10

7M ago1:26:10

1:26:10

In this episode, materials scientist and engineering professor Deb Chachra shares about infrastructure. Her book ‘How Infrastructure Works: Inside the Systems that Shape Our World’ is a multi-layered dive into infrastructure. In this episode, Deb and Kate explore ideas of how we move resources to bodies and waste away from bodies. It is a brief exp…

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S14 E15: Confessions of a Fun Hater 24:26

7M ago24:26

24:26

Ever been accused of being a "fun hater?" If so, you're not alone. In fact, it seems to be a common trait in those of us drawn towards old-fashioned things. Find out the difference between fun vs. flow and why your fun-hating ways may actually be a superpower. Podcast Episode Highlights Perceptions of 'fun' How an interview made me think about 'fun…

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Seeing the Unseen: How Sand Builds Our World with Vince Beiser 1:31:14

8M ago1:31:14

1:31:14

Sand. It’s everywhere and it’s foundational to the built and digital worlds, yet we rarely see or think about it. Vince Beiser’s the World in a Grain tells the story of sand as it makes its way into the materials that make up our world: concrete, glass, silicon chips, and beyond. In this episode of the podcast, we explore some of the broader implic…

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S14 E14: How to Live Off-Grid in a Tiny Cabin 44:32

8M ago44:32

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Note: Due to privacy reasons, Reesa has deleted her website. Even though I live ON-grid with electricity and running water, sometimes I day-dream about what it'd be like to live completely off-grid in a tiny cabin. And today's guest does exactly that! This conversation with Reesa of Morning Star Mama is packed-full of creative strategies and tactic…

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Our Relationship to Our Resources: A Solo Episode with Kate Kavanaugh 1:08:44

8M ago1:08:44

1:08:44

Our relationship to resources shapes the world. Our food, our clothing, our devices, our building materials and the infrastructure that underpins moving them from place to place. On this podcast, we've explored a lot around food as a resource - its impact on land and human health and some of the inputs and externalities of our food system. Now, I'd…

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S14 E13: How to Bring a Sourdough Starter Back from the Dead 23:44

8M ago23:44

23:44

It's no secret-- I am an unfit sourdough parent. I often forget to feed it and I regularly leave it in my fridge for 8 months at a time. Yet-- even through my sourdough faux paus, I'm able to maintain a starter that creates delicious bread and more. In today's episode I'm confessing my sourdough sins and sharing my sourdough CPR method for bringing…

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