Podcast Episodes

Episode 122 – Toxic Truth: Why You Should Ditch Chemical Cleaners

Season 3 Episode 122

Ever gotten a headache while cleaning? Or worse—passed out from your shower spray? In this episode, CJ and the Handy Helper break down the dirty secrets of store-bought cleaners: the hidden toxins, t…

Published on 2 months, 1 week ago

Episode 121 - Every Backyard Should Have Chickens

Season 3 Episode 124

This week’s a special one — we’re jumping off the sourdough and diving into something a little feathery and a whole lot of fun 🐔

In this one-off episode, I sit down with my partner to chat about why I…

Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago

Episode 120 - Freezing & Preserving Baked Goods

Season 3 Episode 120

You’ve made the loaf, the crackers, the pancakes — now how do you keep them fresh without daily baking marathons? In this practical episode of Ditch the Store, CJ shares her top tips for freezing, st…

Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago

Episode 119 – Discard Crackers & Crumpets

Season 3 Episode 119

Got discard piling up? You’re not alone — and you’re not wasting it either. In this fun and practical episode of Ditch the Store, CJ explains what sourdough discard actually is, why it’s still useful…

Published on 2 months, 4 weeks ago

Episode 118 - Sourdough and Fermentation

Season 3 Episode 118

What actually is fermentation — and why does it matter so much in sourdough? In this week’s episode of Ditch the Store, CJ takes you beyond the mixing bowl and into the wild world of microbes, gas bu…

Published on 3 months ago

Episode 117 - Simple Sourdough Loaf

Season 117 Episode 3

This is it — your first proper sourdough loaf! CJ takes you step-by-step through mixing, folding, shaping, proofing, and baking a real, edible loaf of sourdough bread (yes, even if you’re still getti…

Published on 3 months, 1 week ago

Episode 116 - What Flours Work

Plain, strong, wholemeal, rye, spelt… choosing the right flour can feel like a trip through a dusty jungle aisle at the health food store.

In this episode, CJ breaks down what works best for sourdoug…

Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago

Episode 115 - Starting Your Sourdough Starter

Season 3 Episode 115

In this super practical episode of Ditch the Store, CJ takes you step-by-step through creating your very own sourdough starter from scratch.

You’ll learn exactly what to do, how to troubleshoot the w…

Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago

Episode 114 - Why Sourdough?

Season 3 Episode 114

🎧 Episode 114 – The Sourdough Comeback: Why It’s Worth Your Time

In this episode, I’m kicking off a brand new sourdough series — croaky voice and all! After a rough run with the flu (and a lovely litt…

Published on 4 months ago

Episode 113 Fresh Eggs for Months

Season 3 Episode 113

In this episode, we’re diving into practical and proven ways to preserve eggs at home — and extend their shelf life for months!
Learn the traditional method of water glassing, how to freeze eggs prope…

Published on 4 months, 2 weeks ago