Soirée with The Sauce

Jul 28 2022 52 ep. 12 mins 317

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The podcast formerly known as Permaculture Velocity is now Soirée with The Sauce. The Sauce is all the things we make, do, and share to live the good life.

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Choosing a Preservation Method—Canning or Freezing?

Jul 28 2022 6 mins

Freezing is quick and easy—I understand why folks are fans. Chop green peppers, put in plastic bags, and toss in the freezer. Blanch and peel tomatoes, pack in freezer-safe containers, and stash in freezer. No doubt that freezing has a place in a preservation kitchen. I prefer to use a freezer as one of several preservation methods and not rely on it heavily. A freezer failing wo

Turmeric Paste Perpetual Ferment

Jul 20 2022 6 mins

Perpetual ferments like nuka pickling beds and pao cai are wonderful because they allow one to add and remove vegetables (and fruits) as needed to ferment then enjoy—fermented turmeric paste is another perpetual ferment. I love having the turmeric paste around as we are a household of two and having one jar of paste around is perfect for adding a handful of vegetables to then en

Care of the Homestead Septic Tank

Jul 12 2022 6 mins

Complete show notes: soireeleone.com/podcast Recommended reading: Lloyd Kahn’s The Septic Tank Owner’s Manual. Shelter Publications, 2017. Or start with the tons of free information: https://oasisdesign.net/wastewater/septic/failure.htm Some recommendations: Use grey water friendly products. This is good practice to get ready for having a grey water system or moving to a rural

Garden Happiness

Jul 05 2022 9 mins

Complete show notes: soireeleone.com/podcast In 2008 there was flurry of folks starting gardens and again in 2020—both coupled with a run on canning jars. A gardener needs jars to put up the harvest—so do plan for a garden doing well—if not this year then next year. Buy canning jars and other preservation equipment and ingredients well ahead of canning season. Instagram: Soir

Cheesemaking Philosophy & Learning to Make Cheese

Jun 28 2022 10 mins

I love cheesemaking. When I first learned to make cheese in 1991, I didn’t think or know that I should be scared or concerned about doing it wrong. I was raised with a can do attitude, just do it, learn, learn more, then down the road master it or at least be better at it. There are risks but cheeses often tell us we screwed up. Bloated, bouncy cheeses are obvious for example. Of

Stocking the Homestead Pantry

Jun 21 2022 11 mins

Food is expensive and stocking the homestead pantry with bulk food, buying food on sale, and other strategies is a good thing—but pantry pest infestations can be devastating and expensive. In this episode I share my considerations for storing food and stocking up. My favorite storage containers other than glass mason jars with metal lid and ring or fancy plastic lids like Mason T

Ditching Urban Life

Jun 14 2022 7 mins

After a multiyear hiatus, Soirée is back and switched things up. Permaculture Velocity is now Soirée with The Sauce. In this episode I share why we moved to rural Tennessee from San Diego and some of the big considerations if you are thinking about ditching the urban grind and moving to the country. Try a Podcasting 2.0 Certified app: Podfriend - Breez - Sphinx - Podstation - Cu

The Best Breeds for the Backyard Flock - PVP44

Feb 05 2016 9 mins

Of all the chicken breeds, which are good choices for a backyard flock? Show Notes: PermacultureVelocity.com

Understanding Seeds: Heirloom, Open Pollinated, & F1 - PVP43

Feb 03 2016 10 mins

So many seeds, so many misunderstandings! Show Notes: PermacultureVelocity.com

Making Salves, Creams, & Lip Balms - PVP42

Jan 29 2016 17 mins

Some products require special equipment, fancy ingredients, and so forth. These simple products are easy and economical. Each can easily be made as fancy as you like! Show Notes: PermacultureVelocity.com