Sweet Harvest Homestead

Handcrafted soap and store bought soap are two different animals.  Learn the difference on today's podcast. Brought to you by the Naked Pig in Oakboro, NC.  Some of the finest pasture raised pork on the planet! Check them out at www.thenakedpig.com and by From Farm to Market: Stories of Farmers and Artisans in the Carolina Piedmont.  You can find my book at Amazon.com Sweet Harvest Homestead's handcrafted soap can be found at the Locust Farmers Market.

Story about the history of Sweet Harvest Homestead, finding our land and the adventures we have had while living here. Meeting the lady who was one of 10 children born in the home. Brought to you by The Naked Pig in Oakboro NC Pasture Raised Pig and Grass Fed Beef

Friendshi

In this episode we talk about making your own healing salve out of herbs, many of them can be found in your own backyard! Sweet Harvest Homestead is brought to you by The Naked Pig- Pasture Raised Pork and Grass Fed Beef.  Located in Oakboro, NC.  Check out their website at the nakedpig.

Your attitude directly shapes your life! Brought to you by The Naked Pig Pasture Raised Pork and Grass Fed Beef   Earl Nightingale, attitude is everything!

Shearing our sheep and  making a quilt from the wool. Locust Farmers Market The Naked Pig sheep, lambs, shearing sheep, wool, wool roving, echo view fiber mill, weaverville nc, lindy mayberry Sellers, locust farmers market

Mother's Day Memories & Recipe for Lemon Cookies made withLard. For the print recipe, visit Sweet Harvest Homestead.com or youcan find it in the Mint Hill Times or Weekly Post newspapers. Sweet Harvest Homestead is brought to you by The Naked Pig inOakboro, North Carolina.  (that is where the lard in thecookie recipe came from!)

It's strawberry season! Listen to the story about my attempts at winning a blue ribbon at the county fair and check out my recipe for strawberry jam and how-to video at my website www.sweetharvesthomestead.com   Sweet Harvest Homestead is brought to you by The Naked Pig- Pasture Raised Pork & Grassfed Beef in Oakboro, North Carolina. A podcast that focuses on homemaking, homesteading, canning vegetables, raising animals, gardening, herbs, relationships, flowers, soapmaking, homeschooling, books, sewing, housekeeping.

Visiting Old Homesites Today's podcast is brought to you by The Naked Pig- Pasture Raised Pork and Grass Fed Beef.  For more information be sure to visit their website thenakedpig.com or go see them in person at their store in Oakboro, NC.  You will be glad you did!   Roasted Peach & Rosemary Jam available at the Locust Farmers Market starting May 5th 11-4. www.sweetharvesthomestead.com

For most folks, using store bought detergents work just fine, but I experienced itchy skin until I discovered that the harsh chemicals in commercial detergents were what caused it.  I started doing research and found that you can make your own Laundry Soap at a fraction of the cost.  It works great!  Have you ever wanted to make your own laundry soap? Listen to today's podcast to find out how. You can find the recipe at www.sweetharvesthomestead.com

Good Neighbors Good Food and kindness about in Stanfield, North Carolina. Come out and see us at the Business Expo in Locust on Saturday April 16th from 3-6. Stick around for some great live music afterward.

Pressly Williams is the rock star gardener of Renfrow Farms in Matthews, NC. Tucked in the middle of Matthews, North Carolina is a hidden gem full of lush gardens that are packed with vegetables, herbs, persimmons, flowers and so much more! When you drive down West Charles Street and stumble upon this little garden of Eden you will be surprised, as I was at the amount of things that can be grown right in the middle of the city. If you are already a fan of the historic Renfrow Hardware store, I know you are going to love today’s podcast. To get in touch with Pressly, you can visit their website at www.renfrowfarms.com   We will also share an energizing and thirst quenching tonic that my grandmother, Clara Mayberry used to make for me. Here is the recipe for Spring Tonic 2 cups luke warm water 2 TBS apple cider vinegar 2 TBS honey Mix well and drink.   Thank so much for listening to today’s podcast.

Have you ever met someone who has read so many books that they know just a little bit about almost any subject?  Well, when I meet people like that, it makes me so happy! Alan Gilbert is one of those people.  He is fascinating to talk to! Iron Work Inc. is the name of Alan's business in Stanfield, NC and when he is not forging iron into beautiful works of art, you might hear him giving guitar lessons or writing a song. I know you will enjoy today's podcast.  For more information about Alan, please visit http://alangilbertmusic.com

I guess it's human nature when you meet someone who reminds you of a younger version of yourself, to feel endeared to them. That is how I felt when I met Pressly Williams. She is a gardener and grew her own flowers that she used in her wedding bouquet.  I did the same when I was a new bride to be.  She is a hardworking lady and has done so much to bring the hidden gem of a farm to life in the middle of Matthews, NC. Pressly is the manager of Renfrow Farms in Matthews, NC and has such a great story to share!  I can't wait for you to hear the podcast today. If you would like to find out more about Renfrow Farms, be sure to visit http://www.renfrowfarms.com or email Pressly at Renfrowfarm@gmail.com   Clara Mayberry's Spring Tonic ( Clara is my grandmother) 2 cups lukewarm water 1 TBS Honey 1 TBS Apple Cider Vinegar. Mix all ingredients together and drink. Refreshing and energy boosting.    

We have a real treat for you today on Carolina Home Grown. Daphne Mullis Crawford of Daphne's Bakery is here to talk to us and she shares a recipe for a quick and easy, homemade hamburger bun. Thanks so much for your continued support!  

What a treasure we have on today's podcast. Judy Talley is a life long resident of Stanfield, North Carolina.  In fact, her shop sits on the same land that she grew up on.Going into her shop is like going to the home of a good friend.  I don't think there is a subject that Judy doesn't know a little something about.  That quality gives her the ability to make friends with anyone, easily. Blue Moon Emporium is located at  8267 Talley Road, Stanfield NC 28163.Email- JTalley43(at)gmail(dot)com   Healthy Roasted Root VegetablesPre-heat oven to 425 degrees. You can use a variety of cut up vegetables such as onions, potatoes, butternut squash and asparagus.Give the vegetables a little coating of olive oil and add minced garlic, salt, pepper and Italian seasoning to taste.Bake for 20-25 minutes.  

Today we talk to Heather Rushing of Flow Yoga in Locust, North Carolina. You can find more information about Flow Yoga at https://www.facebook.com/flowyogalocust/ Heather also shared her recipe for Butternut Quinoa with Cranberries & Pepitas ¾ c. quinoa (yields 2½ to 3 c. cooked) 1½ c. water 1 1.5 lb. butternut squash, cut into ¾ in. cubes 2 cloves garlic. 3 T. olive oil, divided 2-3 leaves of kale, cut into ribbons ¼ c. dried cranberries 2 T. pepitas ¼ c. orange juice (from one medium orange) + zest 2 t. minced red onion (or shallot) 2 t. champagne vinegar 1 T. maple syrup (if desired) salt and pepper     Instructions Preheat oven to 375F. Coat the butternut squash and garlic in 1 T. olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Spread the squash in a single layer on a baking sheet and roast for 30 minutes, turning half way through. Squash should be tender and cooked through. Let cool. While the squash is roasting, combine quinoa and water in

Today's episode features an interview with Mint Hill, North Carolina author, Christina Parker Brown. Christina is a veteran homeschooling mom and has just written a book that will be released in March;  Alphabet Smash.  You can find more information about Christina and her book at akahomeschoolmom.com We also share Christina's recipe for Sweet Sausage and Rice Soup. 1/2 pound sweet Italian sausage. 1-8 ounce package of cream cheese. 1-28 ounce can tomato sauce 1-12 ounce package wild rice 1-32 ounce container can chicken broth. 1-5 ounce container fresh baby spinach. In a large Dutch oven,brown the sausage. After the sausage has completely cooked add the cream cheese.(this keeps the cream cheese from being lumpy) Add the tomato sauce, chicken broth, rice and spinach and simmer for about an hour. Serve with corn bread or biscuits.

In today's episode, we talk to Kate Seidel of Double Up Farm in Stanfield, North Carolina. Kate has such a great story to tell about how she came to live in the Carolina's and she talks all about her farm. We also have a recipe for a delicious cake that she served to me while I was visiting her beautiful log cabin with the red tin roof. You can find out more about Kate at www.doubleupfarm.com

In today's episode, I read a chapter from my book From Farm to Market. We learn all about Mary Tarlton of Windcrest Farm in Monroe, NC and we share a recipe for Black Bean Soup.