Vintage Americana

An Old Fashioned Thanksgiving, by Louisa May Alcott

26 Nov 202237min

A little discussion on gleaning - both literally and figuratively.USDA Gleaning toolkit:https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/usda_gleaning_toolkit.pdfSociety of Saint Andrewhttps://endhu...

12 Nov 202224min

What certifications or licenses might you want or need?Check the cottage food laws in your state:https://cottagefoodlaws.com/Maine Organic Farmers and Growers:https://www.mofga.org/courses/organic-orc...

4 Nov 202224min

The annual Halloween Spooky Story: An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge, by Ambrose Bierce. Forgive the iffy audio quality, and the occasional kid-related noises. Technical difficulties interfered wit...

30 Okt 202224min

Today, it's time for a slightly rant-y episode on why small towns and rural communities should try to keep their young people and how to build community bonds.The New Yorker Article I mentionedhttps:/...

22 Okt 202227min

While it's still Spooky Season, it's also time to turn our thoughts to planning those Christmas gifts we intend to make.Knitted Animal Patternshttps://www.frombritainwithlove.com/listing/dot-pebbles-r...

15 Okt 202223min

This week's episode is about side hustles, passive income, and thinking outside the usual box a little.Selling Eggshttps://homeinthefingerlakes.com/eggs-on-roadside-stand/Rogue Food Conferencehttps://...

8 Okt 202228min

It's getting chilly. Let's talk about fires, fireplaces, wood stoves, and wood piles.Firewood BTU charthttps://www.firewood-for-life.com/firewood-btu.htmlHomemade Firestarters on Pinteresthttps://www...

30 Sep 202227min