Best Cookingfromscratch Podcasts (2025)

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EP #465 - Mennonite Traditions for Simple Meals & Stronger Families w/ Ruthanne 1:08:01

10d ago1:08:01

1:08:01

We’re continuing the conversation of from-scratch cooking today with RuthAnn Zimmerman. Both of us agree that cooking from scratch does not mean you’re slaving away in the kitchen all day long, nor does it mean everything you eat has to be made from scratch. Listen to today’s podcast on implementing Mennonite traditions to create simple meals and s…

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How to Get Homemade Meals on the Table When You're Busy - EP #464 25:57

18d ago25:57

25:57

Struggling to make healthy, from-scratch meals during a busy week? In this episode of the Homestead Kitchen Round Table, Melissa is joined by Rachel, Michelle, and Sophia to share real-food batch cooking tips, time-saving kitchen strategies, and practical meal-planning ideas for busy families—whether you’re cooking for two or ten. Say goodbye to la…

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EP:463 Timing is Everything: The Secret to More Powerful Herbal Remedies 41:56

1M ago41:56

41:56

Enjoy this podcast interview with Bevin Cohen as we discuss many medicinal herbs, their uses and the best time to harvest various herbs for the most medicinal properties. Though this post isn't an extensive look at each herb, if you'd like to learn more, be sure to grab a copy of Bevin's book, Herbs in Every Season to learn more! In his book, he sh…

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EP: 462 Foraging Freedom: Find Wild Mushrooms & Cut Your Grocery Bill 49:52

1M ago49:52

49:52

From a preparedness standpoint, knowing how to identify and properly harvest and prepare wild edibles means you'll be able to feed yourself (and your family) if ever the need arises. In this podcast interview, Whitney (The Appalachian Forager) and I are discussing some common foraging basics to keep you safe, as well as some basic mushroom identifi…

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Herbal Wisdom Roundtable: Our Best Remedies & Why They Work 30:09

2M ago30:09

30:09

Join me for another Roundtable podcast with my guests Michelle, Rachel and Sophia as we discuss all things herbalism. From growing new varieties of medicinal herbs to how to get our resistant family members to use herbal remedies. For more information and any links mentioned in today’s podcast, visit https://melissaknorris.com/461…

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EP: 460 Mastering Money on the Homestead: Budgeting & Debt-Free Living with Popcorn Finance 41:36

2M ago41:36

41:36

Join me for this podcast interview with Chris Browning of Popcorn Finance as we discuss the importance of budgeting, saving and planning for the future. He’s sharing his best tips for how to get out of debt and create a life that will sustain your homesteading dreams for the future. For more information and any links mentioned in today’s podcast, v…

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EP: 459 Why Organizing Won’t Fix Your Clutter (Do This Instead) with Dana K White 44:49

2M ago44:49

44:49

Join me for this podcast interview with Dana K White from A Slob Comes Clean! We’re talking about the multiple reasons why your home may continue to get cluttered and how to change your mindset to finally stay on top of it all. For more information and any links mentioned in today’s podcast, visit https://melissaknorris.com/459…

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EP: 458 - Hand Crank Grain Mills: Worth It or Hype? 44:46

2M ago44:46

44:46

This week’s podcast episode is all about hand-crank grain mills. Are they worth the hype or not? My guest, Bonnie Jones from GrainMaker, is a wealth of knowledge and sharing who hand-crank grain mills are right for. Plus, you’ll definitely want to hear about GrainMaker’s Heirloom Lifetime Guarantee on their 100% made in the USA grain mills! For mor…

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#1 Time-Saving Kitchen Hacks - Homestead Kitchen Roundtable 38:47

3M ago38:47

38:47

Welcome to the first-ever Homestead Kitchen Roundtable podcast episode! This is a free-form podcast chat with me, Melissa Norris and my guests Michelle Hedgcock, Rachel Costenbader and Sophia Eng. In this episode (which is #457 of the Pioneering Today Podcast), we're discussing time-saving kitchen tips and tricks we wished we knew as younger cooks.…

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EP: 456 Hand Pump Water Pumps - Everything You Need to Know 31:43

3M ago31:43

31:43

Many of us desire to have backup and emergency systems in place to know our family will be well taken care of in times of emergency or power outages. That's why my family has been looking into a hand water well pump as a backup water solution for our generator. Join me in this podcast episode with Jonathan and Cody from Flojak, a made in the USA ha…

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EP: 455 Tips EVERYONE Should Know BEFORE Baking with Sourdough 38:36

3M ago38:36

38:36

If you're listening to this podcast, you're probably thinking that sourdough baking is something you'd like to try. Hesitate no more, and let me assure you that baking with sourdough is 100% worth the effort to learn and implement into your daily life. Snag some of my best tips in today’s podcast, then sign up for my upcoming FREE webinar where I'm…

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EP: 454 Forgotten Plants That Practically Preserve Themselves – Grow Like Our Ancestors 1:00:36

4M ago1:00:36

1:00:36

Imagine being able to grow crops that basically preserve themselves! Would you believe me if I told you there are storage varieties of tomatoes that can last upwards of six months when stored correctly? You know I’ve purchased my storage tomato seeds already! If you want to learn more, join me for today’s podcast episode with Don Tipping of Siskiyo…

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EP:453 Homesteading Ethics: Provide for Yourself or Others? 39:29

4M ago39:29

39:29

In this podcast episode I’m recapping my experience at the Homestead movie premiere in Salt Lake City, UT. Being at the premiere brought up some important questions and I found myself having deep thought-provoking conversations with friends and family afterward. If you have yet to checkout the Homestead movie, or want to learn more, visit https://m…

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EP:452 What Most Gardeners Get Wrong About Fruit Tree Care (And How to Fix It) w/ Susan Poizner 58:30

5M ago58:30

58:30

Join me with my guest, Susan Poizner, as we discuss fruit tree care and management. I’m excited for today’s episode because I learned something new that I’m excited to implement in our orchard next year. Susan is a wealth of knowledge about all things fruit trees and I know you’ll find today’s podcast filled with wisdom and tips. For more informati…

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EP:451 Could This Movie Be the Start of a Global Homesteading Revolution? 49:31

5M ago49:31

49:31

Join me with my guest, Jason Ross, co-author of the Black Autumn book series which has been turned into a movie and TV series called Homestead. In this episode, we’re discussing how homesteading can bring communities together for good and to learn skills that provide hope for the future unknowns. For more information and any links mentioned in this…

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EP: 450 Ancestral Cheesemaking for Better Gut Health: The Benefits of Traditional Methods with David Asher 52:45

5M ago52:45

52:45

It’s incredible the difference between commercial and ancestral methods of cheesemaking. Join me for today’s podcast with author David Asher as we talk about what you need to know for natural cheesemaking at home. Plus, you won’t want to miss his tip on using sourdough starter to make a homemade cheese culture. You read that right, a sourdough star…

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EP: 449 - THIS is the Long-Lost Secret to Your Best Skincare 1:09:36

6M ago1:09:36

1:09:36

You may not think of regenerative farming practices and skincare as topics that go hand-in-hand, but after this podcast you might! Not only can regenerative agriculture save the planet, but it can save your skin! Join me in this podcast interview with Charles Mayfield from Farrow Skincare to learn the long-lost secret to your best skincare. For mor…

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EP: 448 - Taming Anxiety: Turning Worry into Purpose on Your Homestead 49:28

6M ago49:28

49:28

Most of us will experience times of uncertainty at some point in our lives. This uncertainty can turn into worry and/or anxiety if not properly processed. However, there are ways to control our emotions and let them work for us instead of against us. Join me with today's podcast guest, Britnay Nelson for this episode of the Pioneering Today Podcast…

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EP 447: From My Homestead to Yours: My Fall Checklist for a Stress-Free Winter 38:38

6M ago38:38

38:38

As summer rolls into fall it’s important for any homestead to walk through the checklist of things to do to be prepared for winter. The bonus of doing these tasks is that it sets you up for a great spring the following year. Join me as I walk you through everything we’ve been doing on our homestead. For more information and any links mentioned in t…

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EP: 446 - Digestive Remedies from our Great Grandmothers 54:14

6M ago54:14

54:14

Our diets are more important than Western civilization gives them credit for. Everything from what we put into our bodies and how our digestive system handles that food to the effects of that food is often overlooked (or ignored). Join me with my guest, Heather Woodruff, as we discuss how to heal our guts based on what we put in our bodies. For mor…

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EP: 445 - What Our Ancestors Had Right & Hybrid Home Butchery Model 1:07:54

7M ago1:07:54

1:07:54

Sometimes more modern doesn’t mean better. For years, our ancestors raised, slaughtered and butchered animals for their families without the help of butchers. In this episode, my guest Andrea and I are discussing ways to get back to the old ways of butchering with a hybrid model that allows you more control of the cuts and costs less in the long ru…

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EP: 444 - The Real Truth About Nutrition & Nutrient Dense Foods 46:16

7M ago46:16

46:16

When it comes to eating the whole animal, our modern-day culture has fallen away from eating nose to tail. Sadly, some of the most nutrient-dense parts of the animal are in the cuts many people don't eat. If you've been wanting to give offal a try, this video interview is a must-watch. For more information, visit the blog post here: https://melissa…

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EP 443: Pasture Rehabilitation with Expert Karson Rippstein from Redmond Agriculture 15:12

7M ago15:12

15:12

When raising cattle, the feed is the most expensive part! If you can grow your own feed in a pasture, you’ll be drastically cutting the cost of raising those cattle. For us, we purchased 40 acres of farmland two years ago and have been trying to rehabilitate the pasture grasses to help offset our feed bill. We knew we were battling thistle, but it …

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EP 442: What You Must Know About Freeze-Drying BEFORE You Get One 59:53

8M ago59:53

59:53

If you've been curious about getting a freeze-dryer, then this podcast is a must-listen because we're diving deep into everything you'd want to know about freeze-drying before bringing one home! Today's podcast (episode #442) is special for me because it's with my best friend, Carolyn Thomas of Homesteading Family. In this episode, we share the beh…

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EP 440: Maximize Garden Yield Now: Food Forest Principles (Syntropic Agroforestry) 1:08:46

8M ago1:08:46

1:08:46

Today we’re learning how we can grow MORE food with LESS work by using food forests with my guest Takota Coen. This podcast includes information about what a food forest is, how they're restorative to nature, and how you can grow one no matter what climate or growing zone you're in. For more information and any links mentioned in this episode, visi…

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Pioneering Today

Melissa K Norris

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EP #465 - Mennonite Traditions for Simple Meals & Stronger Families w/ Ruthanne 1:08:01

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How to Get Homemade Meals on the Table When You're Busy - EP #464 25:57

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EP:463 Timing is Everything: The Secret to More Powerful Herbal Remedies 41:56

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EP: 462 Foraging Freedom: Find Wild Mushrooms & Cut Your Grocery Bill 49:52

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Herbal Wisdom Roundtable: Our Best Remedies & Why They Work 30:09

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EP: 460 Mastering Money on the Homestead: Budgeting & Debt-Free Living with Popcorn Finance 41:36

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EP: 459 Why Organizing Won’t Fix Your Clutter (Do This Instead) with Dana K White 44:49

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EP: 458 - Hand Crank Grain Mills: Worth It or Hype? 44:46

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#1 Time-Saving Kitchen Hacks - Homestead Kitchen Roundtable 38:47

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EP: 456 Hand Pump Water Pumps - Everything You Need to Know 31:43

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EP: 455 Tips EVERYONE Should Know BEFORE Baking with Sourdough 38:36

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EP: 454 Forgotten Plants That Practically Preserve Themselves – Grow Like Our Ancestors 1:00:36

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EP:453 Homesteading Ethics: Provide for Yourself or Others? 39:29

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EP:452 What Most Gardeners Get Wrong About Fruit Tree Care (And How to Fix It) w/ Susan Poizner 58:30

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EP:451 Could This Movie Be the Start of a Global Homesteading Revolution? 49:31

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EP: 450 Ancestral Cheesemaking for Better Gut Health: The Benefits of Traditional Methods with David Asher 52:45

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EP: 449 - THIS is the Long-Lost Secret to Your Best Skincare 1:09:36

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EP: 448 - Taming Anxiety: Turning Worry into Purpose on Your Homestead 49:28

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EP 447: From My Homestead to Yours: My Fall Checklist for a Stress-Free Winter 38:38

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EP: 446 - Digestive Remedies from our Great Grandmothers 54:14

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EP: 445 - What Our Ancestors Had Right & Hybrid Home Butchery Model 1:07:54

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EP: 444 - The Real Truth About Nutrition & Nutrient Dense Foods 46:16

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EP 443: Pasture Rehabilitation with Expert Karson Rippstein from Redmond Agriculture 15:12

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EP 442: What You Must Know About Freeze-Drying BEFORE You Get One 59:53

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EP 440: Maximize Garden Yield Now: Food Forest Principles (Syntropic Agroforestry) 1:08:46