Uploaded May 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Buying in bulk, sourcing quality ingredients, embracing real food and different journeys towards healthier eating are just a few of the many topics we dive into in this episode, chatting with Mel Matthews of The Homestead Fam.
A few takeaways:
Homesteading is often romanticized, but practicality is so much more important.
Bulk buying will lead to better quality ingredients at lower costs.
Preserving food and saving time.
Personal health journeys influence our food choices.
Fermenting and replacing baked goods with homemade options for improving gut health.
Community and family play a vital role in the homesteading experience.
Sourdough and fresh flour can be beneficial for gluten intolerance.
Shopping the perimeter of the grocery store.
Recognizing personal progress, over time.
Frustration with the broken food system.
Social media can be a powerful tool for community building.
Meet Mel Matthews on ig: instagram.com/thehomesteadfam
Mel's new book: amzn.to/4dcrDA7
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soulyrested.com/salt
soulyrested.com/teas
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Go here to get show notes and special offers for podcast listeners in your inbox: soulyrested.com/podcast
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All my favorite ingredients: soulyrested.com/the-best-ingredients-in-my-kitchen
About Michelle Visser
Hi, so nice to meet you! I’m Michelle, a former processed food junkie turned real-food enthusiast.
My husband and I live on a small New England farm and sugarbush with a lot of gardens. But I’m passionate about helping folks have more real food in their lives, no matter where they live. No farm or garden required.
Popular topics on my channel include:
Real food
Pantry staple recipes
From scratch cooking
Tea blends & how to make them
Sugarmaking
The Simple Doesn’t Mean Easy podcast
Visit soulyrested.com for more, and subscribe to my YouTube channel to get new videos from me: youtube.com/michellevisser?sub_confirmation=1
đź‘‹Find me in all the places:
My book: amzn.to/45Pt8Pu
My website: soulyrested.com
Instagram: instagram.com/souly.rested
Facebook: facebook.com/soulyrested
Pinterest: pinterest.com/soulyrested
Podcast: soulyrested.com/podcast
CONTACT: michelle@soulyrested(dot)com
Buying in bulk, sourcing quality ingredients, embracing real food and different journeys towards healthier eating are just a few of the many topics we dive into in this episode, chatting with Mel Matthews of The Homestead Fam.
A few takeaways:
Homesteading is often romanticized, but practicality is so much more important.
Bulk buying will lead to better quality ingredients at lower costs.
Preserving food and saving time.
Personal health journeys influence our food choices.
Fermenting and replacing baked goods with homemade options for improving gut health.
Community and family play a vital role in the homesteading experience.
Sourdough and fresh flour can be beneficial for gluten intolerance.
Shopping the perimeter of the grocery store.
Recognizing personal progress, over time.
Frustration with the broken food system.
Social media can be a powerful tool for community building.
Meet Mel Matthews on ig: instagram.com/thehomesteadfam
Mel's new book: amzn.to/4dcrDA7
Please check out our sponsors:
soulyrested.com/salt
soulyrested.com/teas
soulyrested.com/soaps
Go here to get show notes and special offers for podcast listeners in your inbox: soulyrested.com/podcast
Thanks for watching!
👉Click here to subscribe for new videos: youtube.com/michellevisser?sub_confirmation=1
Grab my Pantry Checklist (loaded with discounts on my favorite ingredients) for free right here: soulyrested.com/pantry
Looking for more free resources? Choose from even more FREE e-courses here: soulyrested.com/howto
All my favorite ingredients: soulyrested.com/the-best-ingredients-in-my-kitchen
About Michelle Visser
Hi, so nice to meet you! I’m Michelle, a former processed food junkie turned real-food enthusiast.
My husband and I live on a small New England farm and sugarbush with a lot of gardens. But I’m passionate about helping folks have more real food in their lives, no matter where they live. No farm or garden required.
Popular topics on my channel include:
Real food
Pantry staple recipes
From scratch cooking
Tea blends & how to make them
Sugarmaking
The Simple Doesn’t Mean Easy podcast
Visit soulyrested.com for more, and subscribe to my YouTube channel to get new videos from me: youtube.com/michellevisser?sub_confirmation=1
đź‘‹Find me in all the places:
My book: amzn.to/45Pt8Pu
My website: soulyrested.com
Instagram: instagram.com/souly.rested
Facebook: facebook.com/soulyrested
Pinterest: pinterest.com/soulyrested
Podcast: soulyrested.com/podcast
CONTACT: michelle@soulyrested(dot)com
