A Homegrown Family

Last year my brother had the experience of collecting Minnesota wild rice. In this episode, we talk about his experience, the history of wild rice, rules and regulations for harvesting wild rice, and a bit about the indigenous and commercial harvesting processes. Resources: Harvest of Heritage - Video MN DNR Wild Rice Rules and Regulations Recipes: Grouse-Wild-Rice-Soup Creamy-Chicken-Wild-Rice-Soup Wild Rice Chicken Salad Follow on Instagram @ahomegrow...

What in the world in ginger bug? Get introduced to this fermented beverage with my brother Lawrence. We also talk about morel mushrooms and native prairie plants that people can plant in Minnesota. Resources: Benefits to Consuming Ginger How to Make a Ginger Bug Follow on Instagram @ahomegrownfam email at [email protected] Support the show

This chit-chat spring time episode with my brother David is timely as gardens are getting planted. In this episode, we talk about companion cropping and trap plants. Planting certain plants next to each can be beneficial for one or even both plants. Companion cropping can reduce insect pressure and improve the overall plant and soil health in your garden. Resources: Companion Planting Guide: What to Grow Together in Your Garden Companion Planting Chart by Vegetable Follow on Instagram @...

Every family seems to have that person, whether a family relative or friend, that is more involved than most. For the Mettler family growing up, that person was our Aunt Kathy. She had a special talent in making and frosting cakes and cookies that were always a special treat we enjoyed. In this episode, Kathy shares a bit more about how she embarked on the journey and reflects on some of the baked goodies of the past. The King Cake Tradition Follow on Instagram @ahomegrownfam&nbs...

Fruits. Garlic. Jerky. Joe shares his experience with dehydrating foods. He shares all the details: 1) food preparation and how thick the fruit slices should be 2) what temperature to dry at 3) how long to dry for. It's a bit specific to the dehydrator used, but useful tips and tricks for any food preservation enthusiast. Follow on Instagram @ahomegrownfam email at [email protected] Resources Magic Mill MFD 1098 Bench Food Dehydrators Dried Citr...