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. Remove and set aside. Add more fat, then the vegetables, and cook stirring often until they soften slightly, not looking for mush here people. Set aside, and back to the wok we go, add more fat and the rice, toss then let it start to crisp up before tossing again. One rice has some color and has been tossed around a bit I make a small well in the bottom, add a pat of butter or two then crack the eggs in, and let them cook for about 2 minutes before mixing it all up to distribute the eggs. Then add the meat and veg and a little more soy and oyster sauce plus a butt load of white pepper and toss well, taste it, if it needs salt add some or more soy. I like to serve with with my fermented pepper mayo, you can use Siracha, or Gochujang plus your favorite mayo ( make your own!!!!) to make this sauce. Drizzle it around the fried rice and dig in! HOMESTEAD TSUNAMI: Check out this video about growing a massive harvest of potatoes. This guy gets big harvests, he is a conventional grower, not a regenerative grower but I’d imagine most reading this are still growing in conventional ways. He is growing in Florida and most soil is jut sand, pretty poor quality so needs additional amendments. Your soil might be better and a homemade compost could be used. Either way, you can learn from this video. PRODUCT RECOMMENDATION: Moccamaster Coffee makers fromTechnivorm. I have owned 6 Mocamasters in my time and I just ordered another one yesterday plus a burr grinder to place in a home I’ll be spending some time in shortly. These machines brew very fast and have a copper boiler that almost instantly brings water to the boil and keeps temps around 200 degrees through the brew cycle. They are handmade in Holland and they are recognized the world over to be the best coffee makers available, I agree! They do sell refurbished models (that’s what I just bought) but you have to call to check on stock levels, a refurb machine can save about $100. CLOSING THOUGHTS: Fried rice can be a healthy and delicious dish that most people love and is also inexpensive. The perfect venue for using up leftover meats and vegetables. 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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. 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 debt accumulation is staggering, and this won’t end well. PRODUCT RECOMMENDATION: Combustion inc predictive thermometer, a simple tool that works very well. I have used this for roasts, chicken, and steaks and it is spot on. I highly recommend it. CLOSING THOUGHTS: PArm broth is a simple staple you can make to enrich many items, so if you have parm rinds or can buy them, I suggest you try it! RESOURCES FOR THIS EPISODE: https://www.fooddive.com/news/french-fry-potato-surplus-lamb-weston-restaurants/704546/ LINKS TO CHECK OUT: Harvest Eating Spices Support Harvest Eating Enroll in Food Storage Feast Brown Duck Coffee About Chef Keith Snow LISTEN TO THE PODCAST: On iTunes Fountain FM Stitcher Radio Player FM Google Top Podcast Audible Podbay

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 for weight loss, muscle gain, or simply striving for a well-rounded diet, incorporating macro-counting apps into your daily routine offers an effective, modern approach to mindful eating. Experience the ease and benefits of tracking macros with these innovative apps, and take proactive steps toward achieving your nutritional objectives. Cottage Cheese: A Protein Powerhouse Cottage cheese is a versatile and nutritious protein source that has been a dietary staple for centuries. Packed with high-quality protein, it is an excellent option for those looking to increase their protein intake. With about 14 grams of protein in a half-cup serving, cottage cheese provides a substantial amount of this essential nutrient. What sets cottage cheese apart from other protein sources is its completeness, as it contains all the essential amino acids the body needs for muscle maintenance and growth. Additionally, cottage cheese is a rich source of calcium, which plays a vital role in bone health and muscle function. Whether enjoyed on its own, mixed into smoothies, or used as a topping for savory dishes, cottage cheese stands out as a satisfying and nutrient-dense protein option for individuals seeking to support their active lifestyle or increase their protein intake. HOMESTEAD TSUNAMI: Getting to know Willow. Willow can be used for many things including controlling erosion, fixing nitrogen, living fences, propagation, wind barriers, fodder for livestock, making baskets, and privacy. I found Willow for sale here. Willow trees offer a multitude of benefits on a homestead. Their fast growth and resilient nature make them an excellent choice for erosion control, especially along waterways or in areas prone to soil erosion. Additionally, willow trees provide valuable shade, which is crucial for keeping livestock and poultry cool during hot summer months. Their branches can also be used for crafting natural fencing, trellises, and other garden structures. Furthermore, willow leaves and bark have medicinal properties, making them a valuable resource for natural remedies and herbal medicine. With their multiple practical uses, willow trees are a valuable addition to any homestead, providing both functional and sustainable benefits for the land and its inhabitants. ECONOMIC NEWS: Although the administration and puppet media tell us the economy is great, all good….I continue to warn about the stability of banks as they are reliant on FED Loan programs such as The Bank Term Funding Program to stay afloat. As of 12/20/2023, the program grew to $131 trillion. With customer deposits growing scarce, U.S. banks are instead relying on emergency funding lines from the Federal Reserve Banks and the Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) system. FHLB bond capital raising, of which the proceeds are used to fund the banks, is up 89 percent year over year through November and looks set to reach $1.1 trillion for 2023. Use of the Bank Term Funding Program, the emergency line put in place by the Fed in March 2023, reached an all-time high last week at $131.3 billion. This does not reflect normal market operations. This is a sign that the bank funding markets aren’t operating properly and that the regulators are stepping in to help prop up the system. people. Banks are in deep trouble, with depositors continuing to flee and the FED standing up the banks. So much for the liabilities side. However, banks face challenges on the asset side as well. Unrealized losses on investment securities, which is the same problem that got SVB into trouble a year ago, continue to rise. U.S. banks reported unrealized losses of over $684 billion in the third quarter, up 22 percent from the second quarter. Of these unrealized losses on securities, $294 billion are categorized as available for sale (AFS), as opposed to held to maturity (HTM), whereby the bank intends to hold the asset and (hopefully) recapture principle at the end of the term. The high amount of AFS suggests that if interest rates remain “higher for longer,” then a portion of these losses will begin to be realized in 2024 as they are sold by the banks. This will pressure profitability and capital levels. Bank Term Funding Program The Bank Term Funding Program (TFFP) serves as a catalyst for arbitrage opportunities within the financial market. This program enables banks to access funding at a significantly lower cost, often tied to the official cash rate, providing a favorable environment for banks to leverage their position. By utilizing the TFFP, banks can secure funding at a lower cost and subsequently invest in higher-yielding assets, thereby capitalizing on the interest rate differential. This strategy can potentially yield profitable returns for the participating banks, effectively creating an arbitrage opportunity within the financial landscape. As banks engage in this practice, they simultaneously manage their liquidity position and optimize their profitability, harnessing the benefits of the TFFP to enhance their financial performance. PRODUCT RECOMMENDATION: Garden & Gun Magazine-my absolute favorite publication, tastes, and traditions of the best place in the country…the Southern US CLOSING THOUGHTS: Sometimes keto and carnivore diets while healthy IMO, have too much energy to affect weight loss, definitely for me! RESOURCES FOR THIS EPISODE: https://tednaiman.com/ https://corto-olive.com https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MPR0-06L2ks https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/banks-are-not-ok LINKS TO CHECK OUT: Harvest Eating Spices Support Harvest Eating Enroll in Food Storage Feast Brown Duck Coffee About Chef Keith Snow LISTEN TO THE PODCAST: On iTunes Fountain FM Stitcher Radio Player FM Google Top Podcast Audible

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/planning-for-a-homestead-orchard/ ECONOMIC NEWS: World Is Awash In Debt, Soft Landing Not Possible The world is buried under record debt levels and the global economy can’t function in a high interest rate environment. Fed officials know that and it is certainly one of the reasons they don’t want to raise rates any higher and hope to bring them down as soon as possible. Over a decade of easy money policies incentivized borrowing to “stimulate” the economy. As a result, governments, individuals, and corporations all borrowed to the hilt. That was all well and good when interest rates were hovering around zero, but when central banks had to hike rates to battle the inevitable price inflation, it pulled the rug out from under the borrow-and-spend economy. Governments around the world are feeling the squeeze as they try to deal with trillions in debt in a rising interest rate environment. PRODUCT RECOMMENDATION: Mid 70’s stereo equipment, brands like Sansui, Pioneer, Marantz, Kenwood, JVC, Sherwood, Sony. This period has some of the best-sounding stereo equipment ever, check out this page to learn more. CLOSING THOUGHTS: Learn the reverse sear technique, don't burn the meat! RESOURCES FOR THIS EPISODE: https://www.fooddive.com/news/chobani-buys-coffee-roaster-la-colombe-for-900m/702688/ https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/world-sitting-powder-keg-debt Beyond Meat Launches Costco Burger LINKS TO CHECK OUT: Harvest Eating Spices Support Harvest Eating Enroll in Food Storage Feast Brown Duck Coffee About Chef Keith Snow LISTEN TO THE PODCAST: On iTunes Fountain FM Stitcher Radio Player FM Google Top Podcast Audible Podbay

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 for synthetic fertilizers by up to 50%. Intercropping can also increase biodiversity, which increases the resilience of agricultural systems to climate change. Overall, intercropping provides a sustainable and efficient way to produce food, as it increases the productivity of land while reducing the need for synthetic fertilizers. Gabe Brown of Browns Ranch in Bismark ND has been doing this for years, however his cover crops and intercropping can be more diverse. He will seed a mix of clover with a cash crop of corn, the clover feeds nitrogen to the corn and also covers the soil to protect soil from the sun which prevents evaporation plus the additional roots on the soil stable and can prevent wind erosion, he can harvest the cash crop, then graze cows in the clover and corn resides, further feeding animals and the soil, a win-win for certain. Here is an intercropping webinar…. ECONOMIC NEWS: California is in deep debt at $68 billion and losing $4 billion per month. How long can this go on? Here is an article detailing this. PRODUCT RECOMMENDATION: Tylor Pork roll- I grew up eating this stuff, it’s basically a fermented pork sausage, I only eat this a few times per year. Love the tangy flavor and aroma, it’s perfect with a fried egg, some chees, and an English muffin or even on toast. find Taylor Ham here. Make your own Taylor ham CLOSING THOUGHTS: With the Christmas holiday coming, this is the perfect dessert to try, I promise you will love it. RESOURCES FOR THIS EPISODE: https://jerseyporkroll.com/shop/taylor-ham-or-taylor-pork-roll/taylor-hamtaylor-pork-roll-two-1-5-lbs-rolls/ https://jerseyporkroll.com/shop/taylor-ham-or-taylor-pork-roll/taylor-hamtaylor-pork-roll-two-1-5-lbs-rolls/ Great YouTube channel PBS Food LINKS TO CHECK OUT: Harvest Eating Spices Support Harvest Eating Enroll in Food Storage Feast Brown Duck Coffee About Chef Keith Snow LISTEN TO THE PODCAST: On iTunes Fountain FM Stitcher Radio Player FM Google Top Podcast Audible Podbay

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 can be stored over winter in a coolbox or root cellar Corn can be dried, frozen, ground, etc. Flint Corn, flour corn, dent corn Dry Beans-On average, you can grow 3-5 pounds per 100 square feet, but with the right techniques and proper use of vertical gardening, you can grow even more. Look for a Mexican variety Jimenez Pole Bean, its a terrific green bean, a shell bean, a dried bean… a large producer if you can find seed. Great video here about succotash. Green beans can be canned, frozen, and eaten all year long. Cabbage can be made into things like chow chow or sauerkraut, with loads of nutrition and flavor. Winter squash have loads of culinary versatility from pies to side dishes soups to stews, and can be canned frozen, or stored all winter in the root cellar Carrots of course are culinary superstars and store well in root cellar or can be frozen or canned. Onions & garlic are easy to grow and store well plus they can be frozen or dried. ECONOMIC NEWS: Recently France & Italy posted prints with deflation or falling prices. Even though we have been battling with inflation here food etc. things like cars, homes, fuel, and recreational equipment are all don considerably, good if you’re a buyer, bad if you're a seller. What goes up must come down. PRODUCT RECOMMENDATION: Carbon Steel Pans-if you can get them properly seasoned they are wonderful and perform better than cast iron. I recommend Lodge or any French brand. CLOSING THOUGHTS: Buyer beware, best to shop for beef at local farms or suppliers who are vertically integrated and process on-farm, that is the best scenario. RESOURCES FOR THIS EPISODE: https://www.stonebarnscenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Grassfed_Full_v2.pdf https://blog.whiteoakpastures.com/blog/the-usa-imports-more-beef-than-we-export https://www.fooddive.com/news/daiya-revamps-dairy-free-cheese-products-fermentation-technology/701478/ https://thecounter.org/grass-fed-beef-labeling-fraud-country-origin/ Great YouTube channel PBS Food LINKS TO CHECK OUT: Harvest Eating Spices Support Harvest Eating Enroll in Food Storage Feast Brown Duck Coffee About Chef Keith Snow LISTEN TO THE PODCAST: On iTunes Fountain FM Stitcher Radio Player FM Google Top Podcast Audible Podbay

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 fertilizer. When applied to plants, worm tea permeates the soil, infusing it with vital nutrients and boosting plant vigor. Furthermore, both worm castings and worm tea act as natural pest repellents, discouraging harmful insects, diseases, and harmful bacteria from invading plants. In essence, worm farming not only allows for sustainable waste management but also provides an organic and effective means of optimizing soil fertility and plant health. I certainly plan to employ worms to help my gardens, trees, and bushes grow fast and productive. ECONOMIC NEWS: Gold hits an all-time high, over $,130 per ounce. Real money will always hold its value. US factory orders are down big….the most since COVID lockdown. However, factory orders tumbled even more than expected, down 3.6% MoM - the biggest drop since the COVID lockdowns (April 2020). September was also revised lower (making October's decline even worse) from +2.8% MoM to +2.3% MoM... PRODUCT RECOMMENDATION: Combustion Inc. I will be testing this little thermometer and think based on what I’ve seen that this is a winner. 8-sensor leave-in Bluetooth thermometer Automatically finds lowest internal temp Counts down to perfect doneness Measures what others miss Wireless that actually works Cook with or without phone app CLOSING THOUGHTS: Simple, brothy noodle soups are wonderful during colder months, and many varieties are possible. RESOURCES FOR THIS EPISODE: https://www.fooddive.com/news/tyson-automated-plant-robots-danville-virginia/701162/ https://www.fooddive.com/news/food-agriculture-climate-negotiations-dubai-summit/700987/ https://www.zerohedge.com/economics/us-factory-orders-plunged-most-covid-lockdowns-october LINKS TO CHECK OUT: Harvest Eating Spices Support Harvest Eating Enroll in Food Storage Feast Brown Duck Coffee About Chef Keith Snow LISTEN TO THE PODCAST: On iTunes Fountain FM Stitcher Radio Player FM Google Top Podcast Audible Podbay

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 TO CHECK OUT: Harvest Eating Spices Support Harvest Eating Enroll in Food Storage Feast Brown Duck Coffee About Chef Keith Snow LISTEN TO THE PODCAST: On iTunes Fountain FM Stitcher Radio Player FM Google Top Podcast Audible Podbay

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 Storage Feast Brown Duck Coffee About Chef Keith Snow LISTEN TO THE PODCAST: On iTunes Fountain FM Stitcher Radio Player FM Google Top Podcast Audible Podbay

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 suitability in small homesteads, considering both meat and egg production, as well as ease of keeping: 1. Khaki Campbell: - Egg Production: Khaki Campbells are excellent layers, known for their high egg production. They can lay up to 300 eggs per year. - Meat: While not as large as some other breeds, Khaki Campbells can still provide a decent amount of meat. - Ease of Keeping: They are relatively easy to care for and are known for being active foragers. 2. Pekin: - Meat Production: Pekins are one of the most popular meat duck breeds due to their rapid growth and plump, white meat. - Egg Production: While not as prolific as some egg-laying breeds, Pekins still lay a respectable number of eggs. - Ease of Keeping: Pekins are known for their calm and friendly temperament, making them easy to handle. 3. Indian Runner: - Egg Production: Indian Runners are excellent layers and can produce around 200 to 300 eggs per year. - Meat: They are not large ducks, so they are not the best choice if meat production is a top priority. - Ease of Keeping: Indian Runners are known for their upright posture and are good foragers. They adapt well to various environments. 4. Buff Orpington: - Meat Production: While primarily a meat breed for chickens, Buff Orpington ducks also provide a decent amount of meat. - Egg Production: They are good layers, producing around 150 to 200 eggs per year. - Ease of Keeping: Buff Orpingtons are known for their calm and friendly demeanor, making them suitable for small homesteads. 5. Rouen: - Meat Production: Similar in appearance to Pekins, Rouens provide good-quality meat and are a larger breed. - Egg Production: While not as prolific as some other breeds, they still lay a reasonable number of eggs. - Ease of Keeping: Rouens are hardy and easy to care for, making them suitable for beginners. Remember that the quality of care, diet, and living conditions also play a crucial role in the productivity and well-being of your ducks. Additionally, local regulations, climate, and available space should be considered when selecting duck breeds for your small homestead. **Please note: I have never owned a duck, so while this is informative, it’s not real-life experience. To see some excellent real-world advice check out the Duck Chronicles by Jack Spirko, a YouTube series that shows just about every aspect of raising ducks you could imagine. They don’t call him the redneck duck farmer for nothing! ECONOMIC NEWS: The United States economy, once considered the bedrock of global financial stability, is facing a myriad of challenges that are causing concern among economists and everyday Americans alike. In this article, we will delve into the intricacies of the slowing real estate sector, the collapsing bond market, soaring inflation rates, and the repercussions of sky-high fuel prices. These factors collectively pose a significant threat to the budgets of everyday Americans, painting a picture of economic uncertainty and financial strain. Moodys Follows Fitch and Downgrades US Credit Worthiness Citing high debt to GDP, interest costs rising to a trillion dollars per year, a funding crunch that seems to need a few trillion dollars every other month or so to avoid a government shutdown. Slowing Real Estate Sector: The real estate market, long regarded as a key indicator of economic health, is experiencing a notable slowdown. Housing prices, which have been steadily climbing for years, are now showing signs of moderation. This deceleration can be attributed to various factors, including rising interest rates, tightening lending standards, and a glut of inventory in certain regions. As the real estate market cools, homeowners may find themselves with diminishing property values, impacting their net worth and potentially hindering their ability to access credit. Collapsing Bond Market: The bond market, often considered a safe haven for investors, is facing its own set of challenges. Yields on government bonds have been on a downward spiral, indicating a lack of confidence in the broader economy. This collapse in the bond market can be linked to concerns about the Federal Reserve's monetary policy, inflationary pressures, and the overall economic outlook. As bond prices fall and yields rise, the cost of borrowing increases, affecting everything from corporate debt to mortgage rates. High Inflation on Everyday Items: Inflation, a persistent concern for any economy, has reared its head in the form of high prices on everyday items. Consumer goods, groceries, and services are all experiencing price hikes, eroding the purchasing power of the average American. The surge in inflation can be attributed to a variety of factors, including supply chain disruptions, increased demand as the economy reopens, and rising production costs. Everyday Americans are now grappling with the reality of stretched budgets and the need to allocate more of their income to cover essential expenses. Sky-High Fuel Prices: One of the most visible impacts of the current economic challenges is the surge in fuel prices. The cost of gasoline has reached levels not seen in years, driven by factors such as geopolitical tensions, supply chain disruptions, and increased global demand. Higher fuel prices have a cascading effect on various sectors of the economy, leading to increased transportation costs for goods and services. Everyday Americans are feeling the pinch at the pump, with the increased cost of commuting impacting their household budgets. Impact on Everyday Americans: The convergence of these economic challenges poses a formidable threat to the financial well-being of everyday Americans. Homeowners may see the value of their biggest asset decline, while those looking to enter the housing market may find it increasingly unaffordable. Rising interest rates and a collapsing bond market can result in higher borrowing costs for individuals and businesses alike, stifling economic growth. Meanwhile, high inflation and soaring fuel prices contribute to an overall increase in the cost of living, putting a strain on household budgets and potentially exacerbating income inequality. Conclusion: The current state of the US economy paints a complex and challenging picture. The interplay of a slowing real estate sector, a collapsing bond market, high inflation on everyday items, and sky-high fuel prices has created an environment of economic uncertainty. As policymakers, businesses, and individuals navigate these challenges, a comprehensive and strategic approach is essential to foster economic resilience and ensure the well-being of everyday Americans. In the face of these economic headwinds, the nation must seek innovative solutions and prudent policies to steer the economy back on a path of sustainable growth and prosperity. PRODUCT RECOMMENDATION: Hank’s Belts are extremely high-quality leather belts that last a lifetime. Made in New York the company has been in business for over 70 years making these heritage belts. After tiring of cheap imported belts failing in a few months I had enough and invested in 3 Hank’s Belts that I expect to use for decades. I owned a Carhart belt for 15 years that finally came apart after a lot of hard use. After living with the Hanks belts for a while now, I have no doubt they will endure. CLOSING THOUGHTS: There are many facets of a great Thanksgiving dinner, stuffing is certainly one of them. RESOURCES FOR THIS EPISODE:   LINKS TO CHECK OUT: Harvest Eating Spices Support Harvest Eating Enroll in Food Storage Feast Brown Duck Coffee About Chef Keith Snow LISTEN TO THE PODCAST: On iTunes Fountain FM Stitcher Radio Player FM Google Top Podcast Audible Podbay