8 Things You Can Make (Better) Yourself (S4, E10)

Last Updated on June 20, 2024 by Michelle

In this podcast episode, I’m explaining how to make 8 convenience foods that are BETTER if you make them yourself.

8 More Things You Can Make (Better) Yourself (listen here)

8 More Things You Can Make (Better) Yourself (watch here)

Today’s episode is sponsored by True Leaf Market… my absolute favorite seed company. Go to SoulyRested.com/seeds to take advantage of the generous special offer for podcast listeners.

IN THIS EPISODE WE COVER:

My mess ups with the last episode, which essential prove I don’t do math well.
We talk about what is still to come in this series, including the wrap up episode 13 that will cover my recent weight loss and offer lots of encouragement on that topic.
Taco seasoning –why our family struggled to find one we all liked until I made it myself and how to make 2 or 3 meals out of one and keep it super convenient. Recipe for single serving or bulk-size taco seasoning is linked here: DIY Taco Seasoning
Kombucha–why i never liked it when I was buying it and why homemade kombucha is so superior (See lots more resources below.) My 12-Module Master Class on DIY Kombucha
Pizza–how homemade doesn’t take more time investment and one trick that makes homemade pizza EASIER than buying it, not to mention so much better for your family. Two recipes for pizza dough: Sourdough Pizza Crust & Pizza Crust Made with Yeast
Elderberry syrup–why I make it and numerous ways to use it every day, all winter long. I also share a super tip that cuts your time way more than 50% when making elderberry syrup. My recipe for making it with maple syrup (soooo yummy): Making Elderberry Syrup to Boost Your Immunity
Everything seasoning–I share why we love this homemade seasoning, the numerous ways we use it, and I give my recipe too: Everything Seasoning Recipe
Fresh flour–we discuss why fresh is so superior to refined flour, why I mill my own flour, and the difference in the two mills I own and the advantage to each. (Both are linked below.)
Granola–we dive into the many reasons you really should make your own. And here is my favorite: Maple Mango Granola
Salad dressing… I share a super embarrassing story that explains how this very thing… Homemade Italian Salad Dressing… changed my world forever and I walk you though the recipe DIY Italian Salad Dressing
A super fun way to win a copy of my book, Sweet Maple… just leave a podcast review! One winner chosen every episode the rest of this season.

RESOURCES

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Where I get my cover crops, garden seeds, sprout garden and seeds, fermenting kits, and food storage lids for buckets and jars: https://soulyrested.com/seeds/

A fantastic FREE Cover Crop Guide

The delicious elderberry flavored tea I mentioned: add 1 cup syrup to 7 cups Island Breeze rooibos Use code SOULYRESTED for 10% off

Grab my FREE pantry checklist & never run out of an important ingredient again: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/62489d4a0d4a1c1ac93e38d2

Dive into my free e-course on fresh flour: https://soulyrested.com/flour/

Check out soulyrested.com/coupons/ for current specials on many products I’ve mentioned in this podcast season.

My Harvest Grain Mill, which I mentioned I use daily to make flour on demand, just the amount I want, when I want it.

My Classic Grain Mill, which I explained I love using when I want to make a bulk amount of flour to store in the fridge for the week ahead.

CONNECT

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GET MORE FROM THIS EPISODE

Listen in to (or watch on youtube) the previous episode right here: 7 Things You Can Make Better Yourself

MORE RESOURCES

Find my book, Sweet Maple, all about delicious real food, here: https://amzn.to/2OiAqWI (on Amazon) or here: https://bookshop.org/a/5810/9781493037773

(the second link supports small businesses)

And find all episodes of the Simple Doesn’t Mean Easy Podcast at https://soulyrested.com/podcast/

To leave a review of this episode or the podcast in general, go to https://soulyrested.com/podcast/ and click “apple podcasts.”

And remember, It’s easy to forget how blessed we are to live this life. So enjoy the simple, everyday efforts. It’s not easy, but it’s a good life.