Pantry Chat Podcast
What if you could have a healthier, more secure lifestyle with greater sustainability and self-sufficiency for you, your family and your community? That’s what Homesteading Family is all about.
Carolyn and Josh have taken their popular YouTube series, “Pantry Chat” and turned it into a podcast so you can discover how to take the leap from a “normal” life to a homestead life, filled with meaning, beauty and freedom.
It doesn’t matter if you’re in the city or the country, if you’ve ever wanted to explore the homesteading life, this is your chance to learn how to do it in less time with fewer bumps in the road. It’s like sitting down with a cup of coffee with friends.
Round up your cast iron pans and mason jars and start listening!
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The Latest Episodes

Pantry Chat Q&A – We’re Back!
It's been a while since we've been here for our Pantry Chat, especially the Q&A sessions. Carolyn is two months postpartum and little Nathaniel

Knife Sharpening Basics with Patrick Roerhman
Why is knife sharpening a skill you should have? Continue reading and enjoy this week's Pantry Chat Podcast as we join Patrick Roerhman and

Urban Foraging – Finding Food in Unlikely Places
Learn about urban foraging and the skillsets needed to forage for food in your surrounding areas. Whether you live in rural, suburban or urban

Permaculture Design + Mistakes to Avoid When Designing Your Permaculture Homestead
If you're looking to implement permaculture design on a homestead, you're in the right place. Here are the most common mistakes to avoid.

Gardening in Winter (Cold-Weather Growing Methods)
Do you think gardening in winter just isn't possible in your area because it's too cold with too much snow? Watch this video (or

Preparing for a New Baby on the Homestead
Just like other areas around the homestead, preparing for a new baby takes forethought and planning for a smooth transition.

Cooking From Home When Times Get Hard
We're living in uncertain times, and the stressors of this life can easily get us off track of what's truly important. Come hang out

How to Read Seed Packets
Knowing what seeds to buy and when and how to plant them isn't always obvious based on the seed packet or catalog. Learn how

Eating Well on a Budget (With Tiffany from Don’t Waste the Crumbs)
Meal planning is a great way to make better choices with your grocery budget, but it's not necessarily something we all look forward to

Pantry Chat Q and A
Welcome to another episode of the Pantry Chat. This week we’re catching up on everything happening with us here on the homestead while on

2022 Homesteading Family’s Year In Review
It's that time of year again when we're sitting down and evaluating the year. What went right, what went wrong, and how are we

Deep Litter Method for Backyard Chickens (With or Without a Coop)
What is the deep litter method when it comes to raising backyard chickens? It's a way to keep healthy, happy chickens in a stink-free