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Common Ground Alaska
Добавлен 26 фев 2022
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Common Mistakes Alaskans Make When Buying Orchard Plants
In today’s episode of the podcast, I share some thoughts about common mistakes Alaskans make when buying (and planting) their orchard plants.
Listen, buying quality plants that will thrive here can be an expensive and time-consuming project but we’re here to help you make sure your investment is “fruitful” and that you can enjoy the “fruits” of your labor for years to come!
As a nursery, we’ve seen and heard stories of mistakes that well-meaning Alaskans make, simply because they didn’t know any better.
Things like buying the wrong variety for your area, not getting the correct rootstock, or even not buying proper pollinators.
If you have any intention of buying any kind of orchard plants...
Listen, buying quality plants that will thrive here can be an expensive and time-consuming project but we’re here to help you make sure your investment is “fruitful” and that you can enjoy the “fruits” of your labor for years to come!
As a nursery, we’ve seen and heard stories of mistakes that well-meaning Alaskans make, simply because they didn’t know any better.
Things like buying the wrong variety for your area, not getting the correct rootstock, or even not buying proper pollinators.
If you have any intention of buying any kind of orchard plants...
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SOURCING TRULY HEALTHY HOUSEHOLD GOODS & FOOD IN AK (or anywhere in the US)
Просмотров 15621 день назад
If you're an Alaskan you may find yourself wondering how to source truly healthy foods and household items that we can't grow or make here. I completely get it. It is a frustration of mine, too! Today I had the opportunity to visit with David Stelzer, owner and founder of Azure Standard, and what an incredible interview! We talked about a bit of everything including how Azure got started, why t...
MY ALASKA HOMESTEAD WINTER BUCKET LIST
Просмотров 132Месяц назад
Have you ever made a bucket list? I honestly haven’t but when we were traveling this week I found myself with lots of time to ponder and pray about the winter and to start thinking ahead. I also realized that oftentimes I make goals in my head but I never write them down and I seldom accomplish them. At first I thought about just making a list of goals but then the idea of a bucket list came up...
Trailer: Winter Health for Alaskans With Holistic Hilda
Просмотров 49Месяц назад
Recently I had the opportunity to talk wtih Hilda Labrada Gore (Holistic Hilda) specifically about some of the health challenges we face here in Alaska for the Alaska Homestead Academy! Hilda is an incredible source of information and her energy is catching! We talked about LED lights, SAD, and just so many other things! The talk was fascinating - I have been so excited to share it with you! En...
Winterize Your Alaska Garden with Ellie VendeVisse
Просмотров 701Месяц назад
My friend Ellie VendeVisse from Good Earth Garden school took time out of her afternoon to give us a garden tour - and to give us tips for preparing our gardens for the winter. So many amazing tips! Ellie is really wise when it comes to gardening in Alaska and she absolutely LOVES to share her knowledge. What a HUGE blessing she is to the community! Listen in - you're gonna be so blessed! OH! A...
All Things Whole Grains With Margaret Loew of Wholy Living
Просмотров 95Месяц назад
This week we get to talk with Margaret Loew of Wholy Living - Margaret is a powerhouse when it comes to learning about - and getting set up for - whole grains! What a wonderful resource we have right here in the valley! In this show, she talks about the benefits of whole grains and how you can use them to increase your health. So much good and helpful information! One thing I love about Margare...
From the Source: HB251 2024 (AKA The Farm Bill)
Просмотров 812 месяца назад
With the passage of the new farm bill, HB251, it seems there are more questions than answers so I figured the best thing to do was to download the bill and the summary, study it, and then talk to the folks who wrote and helped pass the bill. In this interview, I talk back and forth with both Rep. Kevin McCabe who was a key player in making helping get this bill through to pass and Rep. George R...
HOW TO MAKE & USE MILK KEFIR
Просмотров 3 тыс.2 месяца назад
Did you know that today's milk kefir grains are all a remnant of the original grains that are more than 4000 years old? It's true! Today, we talked about how to make & use kefir grains plus the history and health benefits of kefir and more! This is part of a culturing milk series we are offering on Alaska Homestead Academy. You can get more info about AHA here: alaskahomesteadacademy.com/
My Latest Azure Standard Haul - From my Mat-Su Valley Alaska Drop
Просмотров 3 тыс.2 месяца назад
I try to limit how many groceries we purchase by growing or locally sourcing all of our food but there are some things I get from my store of choice which happens to be Azure Standard. Here is our latest haul from Azure - we stocked up on a few things and tried some new items, too! If you are interested in learning more about Azure, click this link to join: www.azurestandard.com/?a_aid=1tgPd1lZ...
THE FASTEST (AND TASTIEST) ... (AND HEALTHIEST) ... WAY TO PRESERVE BROCCOLI
Просмотров 2232 месяца назад
I made an accidental discovery a few years ago in that I realized I could steam things for the freezer that I was used to blanching. I had no idea the game changer it would be for me! First of all, when you blanch broccoli, for example, you must boil it for 3 minutes. This means you must get your water to the point of boiling, then put the broccoli in, bring it back to boiling, and then strain ...
Joel Salatin answers questions for Alaskans
Просмотров 812 месяца назад
Today’s podcast is a super fun compilation of a couple of the questions that our Alaska Homestead Academy members asked Joel Salatin for our live Q&A. What a fun time we had - so informative! alaskahomesteadacademy.com/
VIRUSES - WHAT CAN WE DO?
Просмотров 242 месяца назад
This talk with Dr. Patrick Jones is incredible. As the WHO is declaring a worldwide emergency with a new virus, we are all looking to protect our families. Herbalist Doc Jones gives practical wisdom for prevention and care if your family is exposed to viruses or ends up sick. NOTE: No one is giving medical advice here - we are simply sharing what could work and what has worked for us in the past.
HOW TO MAKE & USE MILK KEFIR
Просмотров 1,9 тыс.2 месяца назад
AN UPDATED VERSION OF THIS VIDEO IS AVAILABLE ON OUR CHANNEL NOW! Did you know that today's milk kefir grains are all a remnant of the original grains that are more than 4000 years old? It's true! Today, we talked about how to make & use kefir grains plus the history and health benefits of kefir and more! This is part of a culturing milk series we are offering on Alaska Homestead Academy. You c...
Alaska Grown Greens - Year Round!
Просмотров 332 месяца назад
Boy do we have a fun show today! Ken Hoffman from Mat Su Microgreens joined us to talk about growing (and enjoying) these amazing crunchy veggies year round in Alaska! Microgreens are nutrient dense bundles of goodness that elevate any meal - and you can either grow your own or buy them! Enjoy the chat - and start crunching!
Truths About Milk - Raw & Unfiltered
Просмотров 423 месяца назад
Raw milk seems to be in the news a lot lately - with proposed regulations and questions about spreading bird flu. I see so many people asking if it’s safe. In today’s podcast, I share how our family chose the dairy we get our raw milk from (How I determined it is clean and safe), why we drink raw milk, and how we use it. This winter in the Alaska Homestead Academy, we are going to release a ser...
JOEL SALATIN TALKS TO ALASKA HOMESTEAD ACADEMY
Просмотров 573 месяца назад
JOEL SALATIN TALKS TO ALASKA HOMESTEAD ACADEMY
Weston A Price Foundation: Good food for health Alaskan families
Просмотров 1513 месяца назад
Weston A Price Foundation: Good food for health Alaskan families
JOEL SALATIN IS COMING TO ALASKA HOMESTEAD ACADEMY
Просмотров 1013 месяца назад
JOEL SALATIN IS COMING TO ALASKA HOMESTEAD ACADEMY
Everything you need to know about the 2024 Alaska Homestead Expo Schedule
Просмотров 2216 месяцев назад
Everything you need to know about the 2024 Alaska Homestead Expo Schedule
WHAT TO BRING TO THE 2024 ALASKA HOMESTEAD EXPO (Plus, a secret coupon code just for you!)
Просмотров 2116 месяцев назад
WHAT TO BRING TO THE 2024 ALASKA HOMESTEAD EXPO (Plus, a secret coupon code just for you!)
My Alaska Azure Standard Haul for April 2024
Просмотров 1,1 тыс.7 месяцев назад
My Alaska Azure Standard Haul for April 2024
EXPO EXTRA - LUETTA ROBINSON - HOMESTEADING WHEN DISABLED OR ELDERLY
Просмотров 1277 месяцев назад
EXPO EXTRA - LUETTA ROBINSON - HOMESTEADING WHEN DISABLED OR ELDERLY
Using Fresh Milled Flour - Alaska Homestead Expo Extra
Просмотров 3527 месяцев назад
Using Fresh Milled Flour - Alaska Homestead Expo Extra
HOW AN ALASKA AZURE STANDARD DROP WORKS
Просмотров 5757 месяцев назад
HOW AN ALASKA AZURE STANDARD DROP WORKS
A TALE OF TWO CHICKENS - Raising Meat Birds in Alaska (Cornish Cross VS Freedom Rangers)
Просмотров 2777 месяцев назад
A TALE OF TWO CHICKENS - Raising Meat Birds in Alaska (Cornish Cross VS Freedom Rangers)
SOIL TESTING - How & why to do them and what to do with the results
Просмотров 558 месяцев назад
SOIL TESTING - How & why to do them and what to do with the results
IDEAS TO PROCESS WHAT YOU GROW & SOURCE LOCALLY IN ALASKA
Просмотров 869 месяцев назад
IDEAS TO PROCESS WHAT YOU GROW & SOURCE LOCALLY IN ALASKA
How to make Kombucha & Jun - Simplified!
Просмотров 1949 месяцев назад
How to make Kombucha & Jun - Simplified!
RAISING EGG LAYING CHICKENS IN ALASKA
Просмотров 1449 месяцев назад
RAISING EGG LAYING CHICKENS IN ALASKA
GETTING STARTED HOMESTEADING - PART 1
Просмотров 1129 месяцев назад
GETTING STARTED HOMESTEADING - PART 1
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I had a situation with my kefir, after I would let it sit for 24 hours it would be on the top sort of cottage cheese looking, and the very very top would be rather dry looking. And the bottom of the court jar would be the whey. I would mix it up and I could use it. So what I started doing is letting it sit for only 20 hours, and it comes out very nicely. My question is this by cutting it down by four hours am I losing any probiotics, or the strength of them? Also, am I losing any of the vitamins by doing this? I hope you can answer my question because I’m very very concerned about it. Thank you in advance. I love love love your show, you explain things very well, and you’re just an all-around pleasant person.❤
Love your presentation style. Keep up the good work!
Where do we sign up for the garden classes that will be in Palmer??
Hello from Saskatoon Saskatchewan Canada. glad you like our berries.
Thanks so much for sharing so many great hacks around the garden!
So helpful! I would love to see additional videos! Spring etc. Thank you for taking the time to share your knowledge!
I add milk kefir to my sourdough bread, make pancakes & smoothies, mostly! I love Haskap berries! Thanks from Alberta, Canada. 🤗🇨🇦🌻
Hi 👋 can I know how much grains if I want to make 1 ltr of fresh milk? TQ
Some say 1 tablespoon is enough for 1 liter. I put 1 tbsp in 300 ml because the weather is getting cooler, in hotter weather I can add more milk. Temp and milk/kefir grains ratio are a factor to consider.
Thank you for this video! I've tried preserving my broccoli harvest by blanching and freezing and my broccoli ended up mushy and awful. I was so discouraged! This makes sense! I have some questions. Is the broccoli still firm once steamed? Do you wait for it to be dry before you freeze in zip locks? How long does it last in the freezer? This video was very helpful, Thanks for posting it!
Thank you so much! More videos!
What a wonderful video! Curious if it’s too late to cover crop now that we’re getting lows in the mid 30s?
This is amazing, I love her! Where can I find more content from Ellie Vendevisse?
Thank you so much!! I learned a lot.
I'm so glad!
Glad to know you can get Azure in Alaska
We are so grateful, too!
My kefir grains are not very big or translucent, am I doing something wrong? Just subscribed 🤗
Sometimes they haven't been well taken care of prior to you getting them and they just aren't in the greatest shape. However, if you feed them a quality milk daily, they will soon be nice and plump and happy! Keep up the good work - it's worth it!
Thank you so much for replying! I’ve had micro colitis for a year and a half at this point, and milk, Kiefer and Lreuteri yogurt have helped immensely! I was a flight attendant for Alaska airlines for eight years and lived in Anchorage for three of those years. So excited to have subscribe to your channel.
Some people say small grains make better and quicker kefir!
@@commongroundalaska Thank you! They are getting raw gurnsey milk🤗
@@Connie-sh3kf It is very tasty!
Do you have smoothie recipes
I don't do recipes much because I just use what we have on hand. A good general recipe is a quart of kefir, a cup of berries, and 1/4 cup of maple syrup.
How can we buy the grains
If you're local, we always have some for sale at the farm. Send me an email and I'd be happy to leave some at the sign for you.
I bought mine from Amazon.
I feel proud having some of the grains 😊❤
Right? I hear you!
Is milk kefir lactose free? Also do you tighten the lid on the jar with the new kefir or does it need to be loose?
Great questions! I believe there is still some lactose although it is minimal in milk kefir - because the grains eat the sugars. :) I tighten it and it sits on the counter. I change it out daily. :) Hope that helps!
@@commongroundalaska thank you.
How can we get some kefir grains?
If you're local, we usually have some available. Send me an email at tandy@commongroundalaska.com and we can make arrangements to leave them down at the sign for you. :)
I bought mine from Amazon for $14.99. Fusion Teas 1 TBSP Organic Milk Kefir Grains. I live outside the US, so it took about 2 weeks to arrive in the mail, but the grains arrived with no problems. I was expecting the worst, because of the heat, but they were fine. The grains seem to travel very well.
@@Paddy_G thank you
It’s all about good cop bad cop. You will always have someone to blame.
Not sure what you mean - We aren't blaming anyone for anything? I was just trying to get the info out about the new farm bill so it's much more clear for folks. :)
Hello from Central Illinois! I love Azure Standard.
We do too! Welcome!
Can you leave your kefir grains in the fridge until you are ready to use them?
Yes you can. It will still ferment but it slows down the process.
I always enjoy your videos. ❤
Thank you so much!
Are you using ultra pasteurized milk? I found it just didn’t work unless I use the vat pasteurized milk or fresh milk.
We don't drink ultra pasteurized milk so I wouldn't have a clue how that works. For the kefir I sell, I use the Alaska Range Dairy milk which is vat pasteurized (minimally) but for our own, we use raw from our raw milk shares.
👍 that’s the milk I use also!
lol. I didn’t watch long enough
Yep, because weeds are our friend , they carry to the top minerals ...just cut the leafs off put them on top around vegetables as a mineral additive
You got it!
So cool. Hey from a #Texas farm.
How fun! Howdy from the other side of this great nation!
Hi, I really enjoyed your haul. I had a question on how much sunflower lecithin do you put into one loaf of bread? TY
Boy, that totally depends! I have a recipe for regular bread that takes 1 TBSP - but my sandwich bread takes 3 TBSP.
Hi, I subscribed to your channel today. Watching from Albania.
Oh wow! Welcome to our page!
Hi, can you please tell me know how many bunches of cilantro are seen on the video? Just want to understand how big are their bunch. Thank you..
There are two bunches - and each bunch has two in it. :)
Could you please add how long the kefir stays good in the fridge if you don’t use it all when you make it? Also, do you use a full cup of kefir in the smoothie as you would milk?
It can stay in the fridge for months, maybe years, of course I would recommend diluting it if you plan on drinking it because it will be extremely sour after all that time.
It won’t go bad, it’ll just become less pleasant tasting. But you don’t have to worry about consuming kefir that’s gone bad
Thanks.
Thank you, both, for doing this video. I am so happy to be around natural folks! People always looked askance at me for using herbs with myself & my kids 25+ yrs ago.
There is certainly quite the divide - Keep up the awesome work!
I recommend the South American guinea pig. It's stronger, more resilient, need less effort and the meat is more nutritious .
Interesting! WIll have to reasearch! Thanks for the input!
Excellent video!
Thank you very much!
Today, I ate many in my city, Kuopio.
Sooo yummy, aren't they?
This was so helpful, thank you!
Oh good! I'm sure glad to hear that!
Kristen is really a pioneer in Alaska! Thank you for bringing truth and awareness about our food and our health. You ladies make a difference.
SHE IS! Just absolutely LOVE her and we're so grateful for the work she's doing!
Yay!!! I'm excited to hear this great news! Thank you, ladies!👏❤👍
Thank you! 💚
Of course!
Really how much increasing dry feed when fermented?
This is a wonderful announcement!! 💚🤩 Very exciting thing Tandy!
🎉how exciting
That's so cool to hear you worked there in logistics! I'm actually having a 2nd interview next Friday with Karen! :) So hoping I get the job/I L-O-V-E Azure and all it stands for!
How did your interview go?
@@commongroundalaskaGreat! I got the job!!!
In Italy we have Saskatoon berries but nobody knows that these berries are edible.
OOH! They are so so good! They are missing out, big time!
Margaret is a true blessing in this world!
Oh gosh, so much so!
Such an underrated subject and a shame this has so few views.
...meaning, when you must Choose between 2 'applets' of the same size & condition, "Choose to Keep" the one with the larger/thicker/more-robust stem..?
Ug! I work this weekend. Maybe next year