Are you thinking about getting into home canning? If you hang around the homesteading community a while, eventually you’ll hear about canning. And maybe you’ll want to start dabbling in what is, truly, my all-time favorite hobby! Putting up stores of shelf stable food is seriously one of the most peaceful and satisfying things I do for my family. And I’d love to answer some of your most commonly asked questions about canning!

In this episode, you’ll hear:

The difference between water bath and pressure canning (and why you shouldn’t be scared of the pressure canner!)

A primer on jars and rings and lids and pints and quarts (and all jars big and small!)

What kinds of foods are great for canning, especially if you’re just starting out

And so much more!

For more info and show notes, go to FarmhouseVernacular.com/59.

Are unfitted kitchens making a comeback? We’re certainly seeing more freestanding elements than we have in the last few years! My kitchen is mostly unfitted, and I am never not loving the freedom and flexibility that it offers. Thinking about a kitchen redesign? Maybe this episode will help you plan!

In this episode, you’ll hear:

What a freestanding kitchen is and how they differ from fitted kitchens

The pros and cons of having an unfitted kitchen design

How to think about designing a functional kitchen around its key functions (whether it’s freestanding or not!)

And so much more!

For more info and show notes, go to FarmhouseVernacular.com/58.

Should you get a vintage appliance? You’ll be hard pressed to find a vintage dishwasher, but everything else, from stoves to fridges, you can most likely find secondhand. I like my old appliances, but they are certainly not for the faint of heart! Grab your tools and bring your best troubleshooting, because finding a good vintage appliance is always an adventure!

In this episode, you’ll hear:

A brief history of my vintage stove collection

Why finding old appliances may mean compromising on aesthetics or functionality (but hopefully not both!)

Why Brandon is putting his foot down about our fridge

And so much more!

For more info and show notes, go to FarmhouseVernacular.com/57.