Best Cookingfromscratch Podcasts (2025)

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Why I'm Pressing Pause—And How You Can Help Shape What's Next 21:05

Play Pause

4d ago21:05

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In this episode of the Pioneering Today Podcast, I’m sharing why I’m pressing pause on new episodes for the rest of 2025 and what that really means for the future of the show. After years of teaching and encouraging others to live simply and seasonally, I’ve found myself needing to take my own advice. I’ve been dealing with some physical burnout an…

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Never Buy Garden Seeds Again: Seed Saving Secrets Every Homesteader Needs 54:12

24d ago54:12

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Seed saving is one of the most valuable skills a gardener can learn, and in this episode I’m joined by Don Tipping of Siskiyou Seeds to dive deep into the why and how of saving your own garden seed. We’ll cover the difference between open-pollinated, heirloom, and hybrid varieties, which crops are best for beginners, how to prevent cross-pollinatio…

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The Most Overlooked Way to Preserve Food for Months (No Freezer Needed) w/ Sam Knapp 44:26

1M ago44:26

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Think you need a traditional root cellar to keep your harvest fresh through the winter? Think again. In this episode of the Pioneering Today Podcast, Melissa K. Norris sits down with Sam Knapp of Off Beet Farm in Alaska to talk about practical, no-fuss ways to store root vegetables without a root cellar. You’ll learn the three keys to long-lasting …

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Dinner Without the Scramble: 4 Moms Share Their Best Secrets 37:05

1M ago37:05

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Think from-scratch cooking is hard or takes too much time? The truth is, with a stocked pantry, a few simple substitutions, and some foundational kitchen skills, you can make healthy, homemade meals in less time than it takes to run to the store. In this podcast, we're busting the top myths about from-scratch cooking and showing you how to: ✅ Swap …

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Ditch the Soda: 8 Old-Fashioned Summer Drinks from the Homestead Kitchen (Healthy & Refreshing!) 30:53

2M ago30:53

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Looking for healthy and refreshing summer drinks that aren’t soda? In this podcast, we’re sharing our favorite homemade beverages to help you stay cool and hydrated on hot summer days. From sparkling lemon spritzers and fruity mocktails to herbal iced teas, iced coffee, and smoothies. You’ll find plenty of delicious options made with real ingredien…

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From Burnout to Balance: What a Mature Homestead Really Looks Like 56:12

2M ago56:12

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In this special episode, I sat down with my dear friend Carolyn Thomas from Homesteading Family, right in her Idaho home! We’re pulling back the curtain on what life looks like on a mature homestead. After over two decades each of growing food, raising animals, and running busy households, we’re sharing what we’ve let go of, what we’re leaning into…

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Make the Most of This Summer: Creating Traditions That Matter 35:43

2M ago35:43

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This episode is near and dear to my heart. With one child officially out of the house and my daughter quickly approaching adulthood, I've found myself feeling all the feelings this summer: nostalgic, grateful, and more intentional than ever. I gathered a few dear homesteading friends for a heartfelt kitchen roundtable where we shared our favorite s…

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The Truth About Parasites: What You Need to Know for Better Health 36:19

3M ago36:19

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If the idea of parasites gives you the creepy-crawlies, you’re not alone, but chances are, you’ve already got a few living in your body right now. In this episode, I’m joined again by Dr. Torrie Thompson, a functional medicine doctor who walks us through how common parasites actually are, the surprising symptoms they can cause, and how we can suppo…

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I Mentored on a Homesteading TV Show—Here’s What Happened 39:25

3M ago39:25

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In this episode of the Pioneering Today Podcast, I’m sharing all about my experience as a mentor and homesteading expert on the new show Back to the Frontier. It was such a privilege to help guide modern families as they learned old-fashioned skills and stepped into a simpler, more self-sufficient way of life. I’m giving you a behind-the-scenes loo…

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She Competed on Back to the Frontier — What She Learned Will Inspire Every Homesteader | Stacey Loper Interview 43:28

3M ago43:28

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What does it really take to live off the land in today’s world—and could you do it under pressure? In this special episode, I sit down with Stacey Loper, one of the brave contestants from the brand-new TV series Back to the Frontier, where modern families are challenged to survive like the pioneers. I share my behind-the-scenes experience giving ad…

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Immunity for Polluters: How New Laws Threaten Your Soil & Food Supply 51:22

4M ago51:22

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Join me for this podcast with Will Harris from White Oak Pastures and Taylor Henry from Acres USA as we discuss what's going on with fertilizer companies and immunity for their products. For more information and any links mentioned in today’s podcast, visit https://melissaknorris.com/472 Grab your tickets to the Modern Homesteading Conference here …

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Leaving the Homestead: What Every Homesteader Needs to Know Before Stepping Away 30:05

4M ago30:05

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So you want to go on vacation or you need to leave town for a few days... but you have a homestead. Feel like you're stuck? Listen to today’s podcast with four fellow homesteading moms as we share our tips and tricks for how we prepare to leave our homesteads. Plus, the commonly forgotten tasks! For more information and any links mentioned in today…

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The Hidden Layer of Homestead Security: Why Community May Be Your Best Defense 46:30

4M ago46:30

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In this podcast, we're discussing the hidden layers of homestead security and why community may be your best defense. When we talk about defense, many people think about locks, cameras, etc. But what if your greatest security wasn't a thing but a who? For more information and any links mentioned in today’s podcast, visit https://melissaknorris.com/…

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Don’t Transplant These Crops—Why Direct Seeding Works Better w/ Don Tipping 50:13

5M ago50:13

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Join me with Don Tipping from Siskiyou Seeds as we discuss direct sowing methods for seeds. You’ll also want to catch his tips on how to keep weeds out of the garden, and his brilliant hack for using a flamethrower without ruining your seedlings. For more information and any links mentioned in today’s podcast, visit https://melissaknorris.com/469 G…

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Lard for Sunburn & SPF? What They Don’t Tell You About Skin Care 49:32

5M ago49:32

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Join me with Farrow Skincare’s Charles Mayfield as we discuss the benefits of tallow and lard for skincare, especially pre-sun and post-sun skincare. For more information and any links mentioned in today’s podcast, visit https://melissaknorris.com/468 Check out Farrow Skincare and get 15% off your purchase with coupon code “Melissa15”: https://farr…

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Thinking About Getting a Herding Dog? WATCH THIS FIRST 44:14

5M ago44:14

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If you're looking to get a farm dog, you may be wondering which farm dog breeds are best. This can vary based on many factors, from your needs, your property and your time commitment to training the dog. Listen to this podcast interview with Jordyn Kelly from Working Aussies Homestead. For more information and any links mentioned in today’s podcast…

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EP #466 Preserve More, Waste Less: Proven Homestead Tips for Long-Lasting Success 42:51

5M ago42:51

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Join us for this month’s Homestead Kitchen Round Table as we talk about our favorite preservation methods and tips for getting our fresh produce preserved for the year while minimizing the stress. For more information and any links mentioned in today’s podcast, visit https://melissaknorris.com/466 Be sure to sign up for the upcoming Homestead Kitch…

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

6M ago1:08:01

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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

6M ago25:57

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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

7M ago41:56

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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

7M ago49:52

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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

7M ago30:09

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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

7M ago41:36

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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

8M ago44:49

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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

8M ago44:46

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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…

Cookingfromscratch Podcasts

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Pioneering Today

Melissa K Norris

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Why I'm Pressing Pause—And How You Can Help Shape What's Next 21:05

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Never Buy Garden Seeds Again: Seed Saving Secrets Every Homesteader Needs 54:12

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The Most Overlooked Way to Preserve Food for Months (No Freezer Needed) w/ Sam Knapp 44:26

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Dinner Without the Scramble: 4 Moms Share Their Best Secrets 37:05

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Ditch the Soda: 8 Old-Fashioned Summer Drinks from the Homestead Kitchen (Healthy & Refreshing!) 30:53

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From Burnout to Balance: What a Mature Homestead Really Looks Like 56:12

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Make the Most of This Summer: Creating Traditions That Matter 35:43

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The Truth About Parasites: What You Need to Know for Better Health 36:19

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I Mentored on a Homesteading TV Show—Here’s What Happened 39:25

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She Competed on Back to the Frontier — What She Learned Will Inspire Every Homesteader | Stacey Loper Interview 43:28

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Immunity for Polluters: How New Laws Threaten Your Soil & Food Supply 51:22

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Leaving the Homestead: What Every Homesteader Needs to Know Before Stepping Away 30:05

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The Hidden Layer of Homestead Security: Why Community May Be Your Best Defense 46:30

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Don’t Transplant These Crops—Why Direct Seeding Works Better w/ Don Tipping 50:13

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Lard for Sunburn & SPF? What They Don’t Tell You About Skin Care 49:32

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Thinking About Getting a Herding Dog? WATCH THIS FIRST 44:14

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EP #466 Preserve More, Waste Less: Proven Homestead Tips for Long-Lasting Success 42:51

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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