JOIN FOOD STORAGE FEAST FOR $2.99 PER MONTH Learn skills to turn basic foods into delicious meals all year long. The Food Storage Feast Membership pays for itself with a bounty of amazing meals, it’s the education you can eat! Food Storage Feast Endorsement: “Food Storage Feast is one of the most important recommendations I can make for your preparedness. Chef Keith has changed my entire perspective on how to really enjoy living off food storage.” -Joel Skoussen, Author Strategic Relocation, Publisher World Affairs Brief HARVEST EATING SPICE BLENDS TO RETURN We’re excited to share the news that the Harvest Eating spice line is coming back! The supply chain issues have eased, and the ideal packaging is readily available in the quantities we need to make this happen. Initially, we will have the following varieties available: Grilled Chicken- Steakhouse Blend Carolina BBQ Northern Italian Montana Steak and a breakfast sausage blend will also come later this year. Our prices have increased substantially but we will do our best to make these as affordable as possible. We will announce a pre-order soon and expect to be shipping by the end of October. WHAT IS ON THE MENU: pumpkin pie-again creme fraiche grass-fed and finished rib eyes tonight with Steakhouse Blend FOOD INDUSTRY AND HARVEST NEWS: General Mills will work with Walmart to accelerate the adoption of regenerative agriculture across 600,000 acres by 2030, the companies said Tuesday.  Tyson Foods announced a strategic investment with insect protein startup Protix to boost the presence of insect ingredients utilized in the food system, the company said in a statement.  Kees Aarts, the CEO of Netherlands-based Protix, said the agreement will add to the insect protein maker’s supply chain by using Tyson’s meat production byproducts as feed for its insects.   TODAY’S MAIN TOPIC: Nutritious casseroles are a perfect choice for meal prep and leftovers, ensuring that you have a wholesome and satisfying option at hand throughout the week. Packed with protein-rich ingredients, these casseroles provide a balanced and nourishing meal that keeps you energized. Whether you opt for a classic chicken and quinoa casserole, a hearty lentil and vegetable bake, or a creamy tofu and spinach gratin, the options are endless. These protein-loaded casseroles are not only delicious but also incredibly versatile, allowing you to experiment with different flavors and ingredients. So go ahead and whip up a big batch, as they make for convenient and healthy leftovers that can be enjoyed for days. Chicken enchilada casserole Tuna Casserole Jalapeno Popper Casserole Lasagna with beef and sausage Cheeseburger Casserole Cabbage Roll Casserole Here is a resource for some tasty-looking casseroles.   HOMESTEAD TSUNAMI: Read The Independent Farmstead by Sean & Beth Daugherty, I am a few chapters in and find it to be an excellent read for those looking to homestead. ECONOMIC NEWS: If you are going to go out, you might as well do it with a bang.  At the beginning of June, our national debt was sitting at $31,467,639,287,894.39.  Today, it has risen to $33,442,148,619,617.43.  That means that we have added almost two trillion dollars to the national debt in just three months.  Read the whole article here. PRODUCT RECOMMENDATION: Smartwool clothing, I own a few pieces and I love having non-itchy wool against my skin as opposed to synthetic static-loving textiles. CLOSING THOUGHTS: Casseroles are amazing, cook one today. RESOURCES FOR THIS EPISODE: https://www.fooddive.com/news/walmart-general-mills-regenerative-agriculture-pillsbury/697007/ LINKS TO CHECK OUT: Harvest Eating Spices Support Harvest Eating Enroll in Food Storage Feast Brown Duck Coffee About Chef Keith Snow LISTEN TO THE PODCAST: On iTunes Fountain FM Stitcher Radio Player FM Google Top Podcast Audible Podbay