Podcast Episodes

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 mixin…

10 months ago

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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 o…

10 months, 1 week ago

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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 ep…

10 months, 2 weeks ago

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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 l…

10 months, 3 weeks ago

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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!…

10 months, 4 weeks ago

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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 …

11 months, 1 week ago

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Episode 112 - Chickens with Afros & 5 Toes

Season 3 Episode 112

Ditch the Store Podcast

If you thought chickens were just clucky egg machines, think again! In this episode, CJ dives into the weird and wonderful wor…

11 months, 2 weeks ago

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Episode 111 - Top Coop Questions

Season 3 Episode 111

Got questions about chicken coops? You’re not alone — and you’re in the right place.
In this episode, CJ tackles the most common questions she hears f…

11 months, 3 weeks ago

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Episode 110 - Why Homesteaders Start with Chickens

Season 3 Episode 110

In this solo episode, CJ dives into why chickens are the ultimate starter livestock for anyone wanting to break up with the supermarket and take back…

1 year ago

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Episode 109 - Welcome to Ditch the Store

Season 3 Episode 109

🎙️ Welcome to the very first episode of Ditch the Store (formerly Not the Farmer’s Wife)!

We’re rebranding, not because the old name wasn’t great (sho…

1 year ago

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