It's getting chilly. Let's talk about fires, fireplaces, wood stoves, and wood piles. Listen to "Ep. 82 - Light My Fire" on Spreaker. Firewood BTU chart Homemade Firestarters on Pinterest Norwegian Wood, by Lars Mytting…Listen to the Episode

Researching your family's Place. Listen to "Ep. 81 - Where Roots Run Deep" on Spreaker. Michigan One Room Schoolhouse Association Hekman Library at Calvin University State of Michigan Archive Michigan's Survey Confusion: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KzoDDexfd1s Pin this…Listen to the Episode

I'm back!  I've recovered from a bout of laryngitis and am ready to finish our two-part series on Nuts.  Today, we'll talk about eating nuts - in baked goods for the most part. Listen to…Listen to the Episode

In part 1, we'll discuss the cultivation of nuts commonly grown in America. Listen to "Ep. 79 - Nuts for Nuts, Part 1" on Spreaker. Hardy Northern Walnuts at Quiverwood Nursery The Engineered resistant American…Listen to the Episode

What is a Hope Chest? Why should you start one? What should go in it. Listen to "Ep. 78 - Grandmother's Hope Chest" on Spreaker. Some things mentioned in the episode: "Lights and Shadows of…Listen to the Episode

Let's talk about that all-American summer treat: Ice Cream! Listen to "Ep. 76 - I Scream, You Scream" on Spreaker. "Fix the Pumps" book Michigan City, IN Ice Cream Social Sweet Corn Ice Cream Pin…Listen to the Episode