Explore local food culture with Antonin Filicetti, a teacher, farmer, and foodie. Learn about community farming, raising meat rabbits, Korean Natural Farming, and more on The Year of Plenty Podcast.

Grinding your own meat at home is a rewarding experience, and the best part is that you have full control over how the meat is handled and what ingredients go into it. But grinding meat at home is also a learning process. There are several essential steps you must follow to ensure a high-quality end product and make the experience enjoyable rather than frustrating. That's why I'm here to share some of the top tips and tricks I've discovered along the way, as well as insights from my friends who are seasoned chefs and hobby butchers.

A deep dive into organ meats and their unique nutritional value. Learn why organ meats are a valuable addition to your diet and what nutrients they provide. Organ meats have large amounts of highly bio-available nutrients like vitamins and minerals. More than many vegetables and fruits. The nutrients in organ meats also come in the whole food matrix which allows for synergy between them.

Discover 5 high caloric return vegetables to grow in your garden for food self-sufficiency. From nutrient-rich potatoes to flavorful parsnips, learn how to cultivate these vegetables and achieve food independence. Explore tips for growing in small spaces and maximizing storage life. Start your journey towards abundant calories for your family.

I sat down and wrote out a list of all the essential tools we used to hatch Coturnix quail and raise them successfully. This post will be periodically updated with new recommendations as we learn more and try new things.