This mini episode of the Simple Doesn't Mean Easy podcast shares the backstory of Lula, my grandmom, and how her love for dandelions embodies the concept of finding joy in simple things.

Lula grew up in rural West Virginia and had a deep appreciation for the natural world.

* Finding joy in simple things can bring a sense of fulfillment and contentment.

* Appreciating the natural world and its beauty can enrich our lives.

* Contrasting perspectives on simplicity and cultivation can coexist and influence our own choices.

* Valuing hard work and the results it brings can shape our definition of luxury.

* Recognizing the value of seemingly insignificant things can have a positive impact on our lives.

FREE resources:

Learn how to use fresh milled flour: https://graceful-base-213.myflodesk.com/k36hnsvbh7

Learn about kombucha (and grab some of my favorite recipes): https://graceful-base-213.myflodesk.com/b91bdd18-3581-414f-b145-8acd2e508a52

Learn about dehydrating food: https://graceful-base-213.myflodesk.com/fl36xcgpvq

Learn about baking with maple syrup: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/62116313e0eda1a0d870b747

Learn about making your own maple syrup: https://graceful-base-213.myflodesk.com/q5ecjrundz

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In this episode, I'm dishing out the insider details... I'm sharing six things I've learned as an accidental homesteader over the past 10 years.

The article this episode is based on: https://soulyrested.com/2015/11/30/following-directions-part-1/

A Homestead Checklist for every season: https://soulyrested.com/2020/08/23/a-homestead-checklist-for-every-season/

6 Ways to Start Homesteading BEFORE you own land: https://soulyrested.com/2021/02/28/6-ways-to-start-homesteading-before-you-even-own-land/

We discuss the therapeutic benefits of simple living, the importance of slowing down, the value of documenting experiences, the realization that goals may look different than expected, and the significance of delighting in the journey rather than just the destination.

I share how I have learned over the years to trust in God's timing, find joy in the process, and relish in the opportunity to help others along the way.

We discuss how simple living can be therapeutic and life-changing in our modern society of constant stress and how slowing down and focusing on simple joys brings lasting happiness and fulfillment.

We walk though the fact that documenting experiences is important for personal growth and for sharing with future generations.

Goals may evolve and look different than expected, but that's okay and often for the better.

Delighting in the journey and finding joy in the process is more important than reaching the final destination.

In fact, the process of working towards a dream can be more rewarding than achieving the dream itself.

FREE resources:

Learn how to use fresh milled flour: https://graceful-base-213.myflodesk.com/k36hnsvbh7

Learn about kombucha (and grab some of my favorite recipes): https://graceful-base-213.myflodesk.com/b91bdd18-3581-414f-b145-8acd2e508a52

Learn about dehydrating food: https://graceful-base-213.myflodesk.com/fl36xcgpvq

Learn about baking with maple syrup: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/62116313e0eda1a0d870b747

Learn about making your own maple syrup: https://graceful-base-213.myflodesk.com/q5ecjrundz

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Watch this episode here: https://youtu.be/R-st5rXGRh0

And the full talk with Terry Vesci: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/108-you-need-this-medicinal-herb-in-your-life/id1502035061?i=1000653897722

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Join in my Pantry Challenge with my good friend, RuthAnn Zimmerman right here: https://soulyrested.com/challenge/

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My lilac syrup recipe: https://soulyrested.com/2018/05/28/join-live-5-29-making-lilac-syrup/

My lilac sugar recipe: https://soulyrested.com/2018/09/30/the-secret-to-making-amazing-lilac-sugar/

My Lilac Blueberry Kombucha recipe: https://soulyrested.com/2018/07/11/lilac-blueberry-kombucha-totally-make/

FREE resources:

Learn how to use fresh milled flour: https://graceful-base-213.myflodesk.com/k36hnsvbh7

Learn about kombucha (and grab some of my favorite recipes): https://graceful-base-213.myflodesk.com/b91bdd18-3581-414f-b145-8acd2e508a52

Learn about dehydrating food: https://graceful-base-213.myflodesk.com/fl36xcgpvq

Learn about baking with maple syrup: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/62116313e0eda1a0d870b747

Learn about making your own maple syrup: https://graceful-base-213.myflodesk.com/q5ecjrundz

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All my favorite ingredients: https://soulyrested.com/the-best-ingredients-in-my-kitchen/

Today I'm settling the debate between my Dad and Grandmom... Are dandelions a weed or a treasure? Should a dandelion be pulled as a weed or used in one of many ways?

How to dehydrate dandelion flowers (& why): https://soulyrested.com/2023/05/27/dehydrated-dandelion-flowers-how-why/

How to make Strawberry Dandelion kombucha: https://soulyrested.com/2022/05/13/strawberry-dandelion-kombucha/

How to make a simple syrup from dandelion flowers: https://soulyrested.com/2020/09/19/the-easiest-way-to-make-simple-syrup/

How a dandelion was a Poor Woman's Bouquet (about Lula, my grandmom): https://soulyrested.com/2014/05/22/62/

We started this conversation in episode 103

listen here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/103-a-gardener-looks-at-weeds/id1502035061?i=1000650105547

or watch here: https://youtu.be/z8iNqJw9u5k

FREE resources:

Learn how to use fresh milled flour: https://graceful-base-213.myflodesk.com/k36hnsvbh7

Learn about kombucha (and grab some of my favorite recipes): https://graceful-base-213.myflodesk.com/b91bdd18-3581-414f-b145-8acd2e508a52

Learn about dehydrating food: https://graceful-base-213.myflodesk.com/fl36xcgpvq

Learn about baking with maple syrup: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/62116313e0eda1a0d870b747

Learn about making your own maple syrup: https://graceful-base-213.myflodesk.com/q5ecjrundz

Looking for more free resources? Choose from even more FREE e-courses here: https://soulyrested.com/howto/

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Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/soulyrested/

All my favorite ingredients: https://soulyrested.com/the-best-ingredients-in-my-kitchen/

Join me for thoughts on 5 foods you should know more about... and stick with me to the end (I promise, you'll be glad you did)

For that previous episode about soda: listen to One Drink We Need to Ditch--why & how (Season 3, Episode 11)

FREE resources:

Learn how to use fresh milled flour: https://graceful-base-213.myflodesk.com/k36hnsvbh7

Learn about kombucha (and grab some of my favorite recipes): https://graceful-base-213.myflodesk.com/b91bdd18-3581-414f-b145-8acd2e508a52

Learn about dehydrating food: https://graceful-base-213.myflodesk.com/fl36xcgpvq

Learn about baking with maple syrup: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/62116313e0eda1a0d870b747

Learn about making your own maple syrup: https://graceful-base-213.myflodesk.com/q5ecjrundz

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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/soulyrested

Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/soulyrested/

All my favorite ingredients: https://soulyrested.com/the-best-ingredients-in-my-kitchen/

A little break from the usual, since today is Good Friday.

Reading from Passionate About the Passion Week, by William Varner

Happy Easter

Enter Daily here for a chance to win a Grain Mill & more in the Real Ingredients Giftaway: https://soulyrested.com/free/

In this episode, Michelle shares the story of her 3 grain mills and why she loves using fresh flour. She discusses the differences between the Classic Mill, the Harvest Mill, and the Mockmill Lino 200, highlighting their features, benefits, and drawbacks.

Michelle emphasizes the importance of fresh flour and the nutritional value it provides. She also announces the winner of a book giveaway and encourages listeners to leave reviews for a chance to win another cookbook.

Takeaways

* Fresh flour is superior to enriched flour and provides more nutrients.

* The Classic Mill is great for large batches of flour and can be stored for later use.

* The Harvest Mill allows for flour on demand and provides good results.

* The Mock Mill offers precise settings and produces high-quality flour.

The Ultimate Guide to Choosing a Grain Mill: https://soulyrested.com/2024/03/25/grain-mill/

FREE resources:

Learn how to use fresh milled flour: https://graceful-base-213.myflodesk.com/k36hnsvbh7

Learn about kombucha (and grab some of my favorite recipes): https://graceful-base-213.myflodesk.com/b91bdd18-3581-414f-b145-8acd2e508a52

Learn about dehydrating food: https://graceful-base-213.myflodesk.com/fl36xcgpvq

Learn about baking with maple syrup: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/62116313e0eda1a0d870b747

Learn about making your own maple syrup: https://graceful-base-213.myflodesk.com/q5ecjrundz

Looking for more free resources? Choose from even more FREE e-courses here: https://soulyrested.com/howto/

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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/soulyrested

Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/soulyrested/

All my favorite ingredients: https://soulyrested.com/the-best-ingredients-in-my-kitchen/

Do weeds serve a purpose or need to be fully eradicated?

Ways to use a dandelion ( & meet my grandmom): https://soulyrested.com/2014/05/22/62/

12 things to ask yourself if you think you want to own a farm (& meet my dad, who influenced my own gardening so greatly): https://soulyrested.com/2016/08/17/being-raised-on-a-farm/

Join me for a future Friday episode (in 2 weeks, since next week I realized is Good Friday and we're doing a speial mini episode for that) for 12 ways to enjoy & use the most common weed of all... the dandelion.

FREE resources:

Learn how to use fresh milled flour: https://graceful-base-213.myflodesk.com/k36hnsvbh7

Learn about kombucha (and grab some of my favorite recipes): https://graceful-base-213.myflodesk.com/b91bdd18-3581-414f-b145-8acd2e508a52

Learn about dehydrating food: https://graceful-base-213.myflodesk.com/fl36xcgpvq

Learn about baking with maple syrup: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/62116313e0eda1a0d870b747

Learn about making your own maple syrup: https://graceful-base-213.myflodesk.com/q5ecjrundz

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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/soulyrested

Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/soulyrested/

All my favorite ingredients: https://soulyrested.com/the-best-ingredients-in-my-kitchen/

All my favorite gardening tools: https://soulyrested.com/garden-2/

Lisa Bass and Michelle Visser share tips for using fresh milled flour in this conversation. Join us on youtube, your favorite podcast player, or just read all the details below.

Lisa Bass is a mom of 8 who is passionate about homeschooling, homesteading, and making real food for her family. So I loved chatting all things fresh flour with Lisa, with a little homeschooling and fun personal facts on the side.

Today's episode covers:

Why Lisa ever started using fresh milled flour

Is it cheaper to mill your own flour?

How do you substitute fresh milled flour for enriched flour?

How long is fresh milled flour good?

Making fried chicken with fresh milled bread crumbs

Make bread crumbs with bread made from fresh milled flour

Choosing a flour mill

Cleaning your grain mill

Tips for using fresh flour

A fun rapid-fire Q&A about Lisa, behind the scenes

FREE resources:

Learn how to use fresh milled flour: https://graceful-base-213.myflodesk.com/k36hnsvbh7

Learn about kombucha (and grab some of my favorite recipes): https://graceful-base-213.myflodesk.com/b91bdd18-3581-414f-b145-8acd2e508a52

Learn about dehydrating food: https://graceful-base-213.myflodesk.com/fl36xcgpvq

Learn about baking with maple syrup: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/62116313e0eda1a0d870b747

Learn about making your own maple syrup: https://graceful-base-213.myflodesk.com/q5ecjrundz

Looking for more free resources? Choose from even more FREE e-courses here: https://soulyrested.com/howto/

My book: https://amzn.to/45Pt8Pu

My website: https://soulyrested.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/souly.rested/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/soulyrested

Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/soulyrested/

All my favorite ingredients: https://soulyrested.com/the-best-ingredients-in-my-kitchen/