BECOME A STUDENT IN THE FOOD STORAGE FEAST ONLINE COURSE Learn skills to turn basic foods into delicious meals all year long. The Food Storage Feast Online Course pays for itself with a bounty of amazing meals, it’s the education you can eat! Food Storage Feast Endorsement: “Food Storage Feast is one of the most important recommendations I can make for your preparedness. Chef Keith has changed my entire perspective on how to really enjoy living off food storage.” -Joel Skoussen, Author Strategic Relocation, Publisher World Affairs Brief Brown Duck Coffee Quackin Blend This is Chef Keith Snow’s daily coffee! Very rich and flavorful with a smooth finish, perfect for French press, pour-over, cold brew, or iced coffee-sip it up nice! A premier combination of Central and South American beans. This dark blend is roasted until the surface of the bean shows a hint of natural oil. The mellow smoky flavor with chocolate nuance is superbly aromatic. Post-Roast: Two different coffees roasted and then blended “post roast” create unique flavors. Co-Op: South and Central America Cupping Notes: Low acidity, full-bodied, chocolatey, Smokey molasses Processing Type: Wet processing / Fully washed Roast Type: Dark HARVEST EATING SPICE BLENDS ARE NOW SHIPPING We’re excited to share the news that the Harvest Eating spice line is back! The supply chain issues have eased, and packaging is readily available in the quantities we need. Initially, we will have the following varieties available: Grilled Chicken Steakhouse Blend Carolina BBQ Northern Italian Check out our spice master pack containing 6 cans of our best-selling spices, perfect for Christmas gift giving, save $6 dollars and get free shipping. WHAT IS ON THE MENU: Clay Pot Chicken Egg & Potato Burritos Waygu Steak FOOD INDUSTRY AND HARVEST NEWS: Tyson to invest 300 Million in automated Plant for Cicken Nuggest, etc. In addition to this plant turning our 4 million pounds of nuggets per week two other sizable investments were noted, $83 million on a cocktail sausage plant and $355 million on a bacon manufacturing plant. So basically, millions and millions of pounds of salty, highly processed seed oil laden…”food” TODAY’S MAIN TOPIC: I recently made a delicious Thai soup with beef and noodles, reminiscent of ramen but not the same. The first step is to make the broth, usually, a ramen broth has pork bones, but this one was made using beef bones I bought at a local farm. I used a variety of marrow bones and tossed them into a deep pot, with 4-5 garlic cloves smashed, a piece of ginger, a few stalks of celery, and half an onion, then covered it with about a gallon of cold water, and brought to a simmer, skimmed off the foam, then let it cook way for 4-5 hours. In the meantime, I sauteed green onion and garlic in beef tallow for a few minutes, then added a pound of grass-fed and finished ground beef and cooked that 10 minutes. Later I strained the broth into the aromatics/beef mixture followed by a package of lo mein-style wheat noodles. I cooked the noodles until they were al dente which took 4-5 minutes. It was served in a bowl with plenty of broth, topped with green onion and cilantro. Was a wonderful meal that we all enjoyed, and relatively easy to make and inexpensive. HOMESTEAD TSUNAMI: Worm farming, also known as vermicomposting, offers a myriad of benefits when it comes to producing high-quality castings and worm tea. Firstly, worm castings, the nutrient-rich waste produced by worms, are a phenomenal natural fertilizer. They are packed with beneficial microorganisms, enzymes, and nutrients that enhance soil structure, increase water-holding capacity, and improve overall soil health. The castings provide essential nutrients to plants, promoting robust growth and enhancing crop yields. On the other hand, worm tea, which is obtained by steeping worm castings in water, serves as a potent liquid fertilizer. When applied to plants, worm tea permeates the soil, infusing it with vital nutrients and boosting plant vigor. Furthermore, both worm castings and worm tea act as natural pest repellents, discouraging harmful insects, diseases, and harmful bacteria from invading plants. In essence, worm farming not only allows for sustainable waste management but also provides an organic and effective means of optimizing soil fertility and plant health. I certainly plan to employ worms to help my gardens, trees, and bushes grow fast and productive. ECONOMIC NEWS: Gold hits an all-time high, over $,130 per ounce. Real money will always hold its value. US factory orders are down big….the most since COVID lockdown. However, factory orders tumbled even more than expected, down 3.6% MoM - the biggest drop since the COVID lockdowns (April 2020). September was also revised lower (making October's decline even worse) from +2.8% MoM to +2.3% MoM... PRODUCT RECOMMENDATION: Combustion Inc. I will be testing this little thermometer and think based on what I’ve seen that this is a winner. 8-sensor leave-in Bluetooth thermometer Automatically finds lowest internal temp Counts down to perfect doneness Measures what others miss Wireless that actually works Cook with or without phone app CLOSING THOUGHTS: Simple, brothy noodle soups are wonderful during colder months, and many varieties are possible. RESOURCES FOR THIS EPISODE: https://www.fooddive.com/news/tyson-automated-plant-robots-danville-virginia/701162/ https://www.fooddive.com/news/food-agriculture-climate-negotiations-dubai-summit/700987/ https://www.zerohedge.com/economics/us-factory-orders-plunged-most-covid-lockdowns-october LINKS TO CHECK OUT: Harvest Eating Spices Support Harvest Eating Enroll in Food Storage Feast Brown Duck Coffee About Chef Keith Snow LISTEN TO THE PODCAST: On iTunes Fountain FM Stitcher Radio Player FM Google Top Podcast Audible Podbay