In this episode, we discuss the current U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Dietary Guidelines and how they impact the American people. We compare these to traditional dietary wisdom and point out the many gaps in the current nutrition recommendations.

Reference links:
https://www.nal.usda.gov/legacy/topics/lincolns-agricultural-legacy

https://www.dietaryguidelines.gov/about-dietary-guidelines/history-dietary-guidelines

https://www.dietaryguidelines.gov/sites/default/files/2021-03/Dietary_Guidelines_for_Americans-2020-2025.pdf

https://www.myplate.gov/

https://www.westonaprice.org/health-topics/dietary-guidelines-from-the-usda/cholesterol-consensus-crumbles-stance-saturated-fat-softens/

https://www.homegrowneducation.org/

Find us on Instagram at @Homegrown_education and @Joeyhaselmayer

In this episode, we discuss the common kitchen mistakes made by home cooks everywhere.  As a professionally trained chef, Joey shares his expertise on the topic and recounts some of the learnings he gained from his time in culinary school. If you're looking to elevate your family kitchen, tune into this week's episode and find us on Instagram at @homegrown_education and @joeyhaselmayer

The brand names mentioned in this episode include:
Shun Cutlery
Henckles Knives
Global Knives
Wusthof 

In this episode, Joey shares his personal experiences as a hunter growing up in upstate New York and his present-day hunting set up in Indiana. This episode is part storytime and part candid conversation about eating wild game + hunting with daughters.  

In this episode, we discuss the principles outlined in the Contemplating Homeschool eBook including:  -If you can parent, you can teach  -All school requires time, energy, and engagement  -Information is everywhere  -The goal is not to recreate the classroom  -There's no "right" way.  We hope you find encouragement in this episode regardless of your schooling preference.  And remember: "There is no passive educational choice."  You can find us on Instagram at @homegrown_education  and @joeyhaselmayer 

In this episode, we share our transition from consuming the Standard American Diet (SAD) to becoming a nourished family eating real food. Hear how we went from eating Reese's Puffs to raw dairy. The story might surprise you. If you take away anything from this episode, we hope it's abundantly clear that the journey is not linear but it's absolutely worth it. 

References:
Weston A Price Foundation
https://www.westonaprice.org/

The Scandal of Infant Formula
https://www.westonaprice.org/health-topics/childrens-health/the-scandal-of-infant-formula/

Homegrowneducation.org
You can find us on Instagram at @homegrown_education  and @joeyhaselmayer