Reclaimed Heritage

In this episode we discuss the basic steps to water bath canning. Why should you try your own canning and what makes this method a great place to start?       

Welcome to Reclaimed Heritage, a podcast devoted to traditional skills for the practical home with Christy Goldsmith, Kari Parks, and Elaine Foisy. In this episode we discuss one of the oldest forms of food preservation, fermentation. Many of our favorite foods are fermented. From pickles to sauerkraut to yogurt these delicious foods are easy to make at home without any added chemicals and with loads of healthy bacteria. Be sure to subscribe to the show, and leave us a 5-Star review wherever you get your podcasts!

In this episode we share our love of repurposing and thrifting. We live in a culture that is quick to throw out the old and buy new, but historically that isn't how our parents and grandparents lived. Why is this an important skill? How does it relate to homesteading?

Welcome to Reclaimed Heritage, a podcast devoted to traditional skills for the practical home with Christy Goldsmith, Kari Parks, and Elaine Foisy.   In this episode we dig deep into Urban Gardening. We have our first guest, Candace Bauer, who has been gardening at her Columbus home for many years. Make sure to stay tuned until the end for a surprise announcement!    Be sure to subscribe to the show, and leave us a 5-Star review wherever you get your podcasts!

Welcome to Reclaimed Heritage, a podcast devoted to traditional skills for the practical home with Christy Goldsmith, Kari Parks, and Elaine Foisy.   In this episode we discuss the ups and downs of owning animals. For many dreamers, homesteading means owning cute highland mini-cows that are fluffy with big eyes. But what can you really expect and what can you do right now to prepare for your some-day farm filled with livestock?    Be sure to subscribe to the show, and leave us a 5-Star review wherever you get your podcasts!

In this episode we discuss one of our favorite topics, planning! We three absolutely love everything abut routines, planning, and especially our paper planners. Join us as we share with you the importance of building routines as a part of learning to be the keeper of your home.

In this episode we talk about the importance of having a well-stocked pantry if you desire to cook from scratch. Being well prepared will allow you to make any meal on a whim without running to the grocery store for missing ingredients.

Welcome to Reclaimed Heritage, a podcast devoted to traditional skills for the practical home with Christy Goldsmith, Kari Parks, and Elaine Foisy.   In this episode we will be introducing twelve ways to begin homesteading. We are discussing things you can do whether you live in an apartment, neighborhood, or farm to develop your skills. We believe homesteading is a mind set more than a location.    Be sure to subscribe to the show, and leave us a 5-Star review wherever you get your podcasts!

Welcome to Reclaimed Heritage, a podcast devoted to traditional skills for the practical home with Christy Goldsmith, Kari Parks, and Elaine Foisy.   Join us as we wrap up Season One with our last topic, Honey. Is your honey real and why does it matter? Honey has so many benefits that are often overlooked. We are also revealing our theme for Season 2!   Be sure to subscribe to the show, and leave us a 5-Star review wherever you get your podcasts!

Welcome to Reclaimed Heritage, a podcast devoted to traditional skills for the practical home with Christy Goldsmith, Kari Parks, and Elaine Foisy.   In this episode we are sharing our new favorite superfood obsession, raw milk. We know this topic is a bit controversial, but stick with us as we share with you how and why we just recently made the leap from our grocery store gallons to fresh, raw milk.   Be sure to subscribe to the show, and leave us a 5-Star review wherever you get your podcasts!

Welcome to Reclaimed Heritage, a podcast devoted to traditional skills for the practical home with Christy Goldsmith, Kari Parks, and Elaine Foisy.   In this episode we will discuss different ways to improve the nutritional value of your dairy products. Store-bought, pasteurized milk can be used to make healthier versions of yogurt, whipped cream, ice cream, kefir, and butter. Join us to hear how and why you should make these at home.    Below are links to everything we mentioned in this episode. Yogurt starter culture https://a.co/d/9HHXkmq Greek Yogurt starter culture https://a.co/d/0PiNaWo  Kefir starter https://a.co/d/0PiNaWo Yogurt Maker https://a.co/d/5bgTaKh   Be sure to subscribe to the show, and leave us a 5-Star review wherever you get your podcasts!

Welcome to Reclaimed Heritage, a podcast devoted to traditional skills for the practical home with Christy Goldsmith, Kari Parks, and Elaine Foisy.   With recent headlines regarding water contamination we felt it was important to discuss how to prepare clean water stores for out families. In this episode we present different ways to store, filter, and obtain water in case of emergency.   Below are links to everything we mentioned in this episode!   Water Storage Cubes https://a.co/d/94rn7aN Life Straws https://a.co/d/0K8MPk1 Personal water filter bottle https://a.co/d/h9F8QV9 Berkey Water filter system https://a.co/d/23ai9ai Waterbob Bathtub drinking water https://a.co/d/5jkBDur Water filter https://a.co/d/4goHEm5 Large Ball Jars https://a.co/d/dEvvMDv   Be sure to subscribe to the show, and leave us a 5-Star review wherever you get your podcasts!

Welcome to Reclaimed Heritage, a podcast devoted to traditional skills for the practical home with Christy Goldsmith, Kari Parks, and Elaine Foisy.   Even though we are deep in the trenches of winter it is time to begin planning for Spring. Planting a garden is one of the first signs that Spring has arrived! Do you know what you are planting? Have you ordered your seeds? Would you like to have your own flock of chickens ready to lay eggs during the warmer months? Join us as we jump into Spring with some skillful planning.   Be sure to subscribe to the show, and leave us a 5-Star review wherever you get your podcasts!

In this episode we will do our best to guide you through the simple steps of successfully making your first sourdough loaf. Join us as we begin our bread with starter, ferment with flour, and rise to perfection. We would highly recommend our first episode we did on Sourdough. Link as followshttps://ReclaimedHeritage.podbean.com/e/starting-sourdough-sourdough-starter/ Below are links for everything you would possibly need to start your sourdough journey! Remember nothing is required but certain tools can make the process a lot easier. Kitchen Scale https://a.co/d/5jugXZE Weck Jar for Sourdough Starter https://a.co/d/4JkJRUU Round Banneton Basket https://a.co/d/5jNv5Pe Sourdough kit https://a.co/d/d2rOva2 Dough Whisk https://a.co/d/ghVEs35 Bench Scraper https://a.co/d/8TNZefD Wooden Spatula  https://a.co/d/i8dUKnM  Dutch Oven https://a.co/d/f0EvOVM Bread Bag https://a.co/d/ddNww32 Be sure to subscribe to the show, and leave us a 5-Star review wherever you get your podcasts!

Welcome to Reclaimed Heritage, a podcast devoted to traditional skills for the practical home with Christy Goldsmith, Kari Parks, and Elaine Foisy.   Join us as we discover the history and health behind sourdough. Everyone has jumped on the sourdough wagon and we want to help you know where to begin your journey through mastering this delicious, artisan masterpiece called sourdough.    Below are links for everything you would possibly need to start your sourdough journey! Remember nothing is required but certain tools can make the process a lot easier. Kitchen Scale https://a.co/d/5jugXZE Weck Jar for Sourdough Starter https://a.co/d/4JkJRUU Round Banneton Basket https://a.co/d/5jNv5Pe Sourdough kit https://a.co/d/d2rOva2 Dough Whisk https://a.co/d/ghVEs35 Bench Scraper https://a.co/d/8TNZefD Wooden Spatula  https://a.co/d/i8dUKnM  Dutch Oven https://a.co/d/f0EvOVM Bread Bag https://a.co/d/ddNww32 Be sure to subscribe to the show, and leave us a 5-Star review wherever you get your podcasts!

Welcome to Reclaimed Heritage, a podcast devoted to traditional skills for the practical home with Christy Goldsmith, Kari Parks, and Elaine Foisy.   In this episode of Reclaimed Heritage we will discuss easy ways to feed a large group of people. We'll share with you our favorite budget friendly, picky-eater, and allergen conscious meals that are guaranteed to please everyone!   Be sure to subscribe to the show, and leave us a 5-Star review wherever you get your podcasts!   Check out more content here https://linktr.ee/reclaimedheritage Follow us on Instagram for more homemaking content! https://www.instagram.com/reclaimed_heritage/    

Welcome to Reclaimed Heritage, a podcast devoted to traditional skills for the practical home with Christy Goldsmith, Kari Parks, and Elaine Foisy.   In this episode, we continue our quest for the perfect bone broth. Join us as we share our week of trials and errors, what we liked and what we didn't, and if we were finally able to source beef bones locally.   Be sure to subscribe to the show, and leave us a 5-Star review wherever you get your podcasts!

Welcome to Reclaimed Heritage, a podcast devoted to traditional skills for the practical home with Christy Goldsmith, Kari Parks, and Elaine Foisy.    In this episode we will be discussing our first traditional skill; Nutritious Bone Broth. We will talk about the history, benefits, and beginnings of this amazing golden elixir. If you've ever wondered where to begin your health journey, this is it!!   Be sure to subscribe to the show, and leave us a 5-Star review wherever you get your podcasts!

Welcome to Reclaimed Heritage, a podcast devoted to traditional skills for the practical home with Christy Goldsmith, Kari Parks, and Elaine Foisy.   In this episode we discuss how we developed our relationships with food, nutrition, and the desire to dig deeper into traditional skills.  We share with you the dynamic of our childhood homes and the comfort foods we enjoyed. We laugh at how our childhoods impacted our early marriages and what foods we served our husbands. We give a window into what our current families look like and where we hope these skills will take us.    Be sure to subscribe to the show, and leave us a 5-Star review wherever you get your podcasts!

In this introductory episode we introduce ourselves and share why we are passionate about bringing you along in our journey to develop traditional skills in our homes. For generations these skills were passed down from mother to daughter and relied on for survival. We are passionate about reclaiming our heritage of traditional skills and building a legacy our daughters can continue in their homes.