In this 245th Episode of the Small Scale Life Podcast, I talk about the results of my 24 Hour Fast and provide an update about Tommy Cakes Suet and Supply. Our motto here is learning, doing, growing and being a little better everyday, and I decided to accept Adam’s 24 Hour Fast Challenge, and I learned some things along the way. So much so….that I completed a 36-hour fast on Sunday!
Not everything went well, however, and I will get into that during this show.
Why a 24-Hour Fast?
In Monday’s ANT 14 Livestream, my cohost Adam challenged me to a 24-Hour Fast. I had never done one before, so I thought it would be a good challenge and agreed to it.
This livestream and 245th Episode of the Small Scale Life Podcast will be at the end of my 24-Hour Fast, and I would like to document how I am feeling and what I learned along the way. I had never done a 24-Hour Fast, so I learned a few things along the way including dealing with a headache due to a lack of caffeine and not eating. I had a headache for almost the whole time, but I successfully completed the 24-Hour Fast! I provide some thoughts about this during the first half of the show. I will say, in retrospect, that my stomach was a bit off after the fast was done. I did have a salad on Friday, and my stomach was off most of the day. I wanted to test myself some more, so I actually completed a 36-Hour Fast on Friday to Sunday morning, and I came out of the fast differently than the forst 24-Hour Fast (Gatorade, hard boiled eggs, nuts…very mild foods to try to reduce my upset stomach).
Tommy Cakes Seed and Supply
Also coming from ANT 14 Livestream, I wanted to talk about my plans for the Tommy Cakes Seed and Supply. What is this? Tommy Cakes Seed and Supply is what I am calling my little start-up for seeds, homemade suet, kombucha starter and other supplies for gardening, homesteading, backyard birds and kombucha brewing. I have these extra materials, knowledge and heart of a teacher, so why not offer these to other people so they can learn and connect to Nature?
I have been making homemade suet cakes since right before Christmas. The birds and squirrels in my backyard feeders LOVE Tommy Cakes suet, and I have been trying to streamline and standardize how I make suet cakes. I have been using soap molds to make Suet Bars, but I wanted to have a more standard 5″x5″ Suet Mold like you would purchase in a big box store.
This week, I decided to make two homemade suet cake molds. I set everything up, took a deep breath and gave the mold a try. Check out the video or podcast episode to find out how it turned out!
At the same time, I have a number of Valentine’s Day Suet Cakes that are ready for you. I have four silicon molds in the shape of hearts, and they make hearts that are perfect for your backyard birds and squirrels! Even if you don’t have a hook at your dwelling, I have drilled holes in the hearts and tied a red ribbon on them. You can hang these from tree branches, so your backyard birds and squirrels can enjoy them
I am selling 4 for $16.00, so reach out at realsmallscalelife@gmail.com for more information and to order them!
I have some things that are coming which will be a lot of fun to work with in the near future.
DISCLAIMER
At Small Scale Life, we are not medical professionals, doctors, psychologists, psychiatrists, or therapists. We are not in or connected to the medical community. Always consult a professional before trying any of these activities or any practice. Create and live your Small Scale Life as you choose, but do it carefully. Any actions you participate in are voluntary and at your own risk.
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This live-stream is brought to you by A Modern Frontier Farms: Modern Frontier Farms Website
Get all your pasture-raised beef, pork and chicken from A Modern Frontier Farms! Grass Fed; Grass Raised; 100% Delicious!
When he isn’t at a Farmer’s Market or hanging out with his wonderful wife and beautiful kids, Adam can be found at the following locations:
Other Related Shows
Adam has been a guest on the Small Scale Life Podcast a number of times. Here is a quick list of shows where he has been the guest or cohost:
- Getting Ready for 2025; Setting the Stage for Success – ANT Live 12
- Watching Drones, Surviving Christmas Gatherings and Closing Out 2024 – ANT Live 11
- Highlights of the 2024 Acres USA Eco-Ag Conference – ANT Live 10
- 20 Simple Steps for Better Holiday Season – ANT Live 9
- How to Find Your First Customer – ANT Live 8
- Dreams and Goals: How to Manifest Your Future – ANT Live 7
- How to Find Your Passion: From Hobbies to Heartbeat – ANT Live 6
- Boredom: A Path to Mindfulness and Innovation – ANT Live 5
- Hustles and Hurdles: Side Hustles and the Gig Economy – ANT Live 4
- Mindset and Milestones: Prepping for a Life Upgrade – ANT Live 3
- The Importance of Getting Away – ANT Live 2
- Catching up with Adam Rick from Modern Frontier Farms – ANT Live 1
- Small Scale Life Episode 198 – Grass Fed Farm Business with Adam Rick
- Small Scale Life Episode 199 – Creating Heritage Meals and Deep Roots with Adam Rick
In Closing….
From the North to the South
From the East to the West and
Everywhere in between.
May the gods, spirits and folk
Be blessed at this place.
May we heal the land and
Protect the soil, animals and plants.
May we live in strength and love.
Leading the Way
As we learn, do grow and
Be a little better everyday!
This is Tom from the Small Scale Life Podcast. Have a great week! We’ll be back soon with another show. In the meantime, stay safe and take care everybody!
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Special Thanks
For Small Scale Life Podcasts, I would like to thank Sean at Osi and the Jupiter for the intro song "Harvest." Sean wrote this specifically for us, and I really enjoy all of his work. You can find more Osi and the Jupiter at their Bandcamp site: https://osifolk.bandcamp.com/
I would also like to thank Austin Quinn at Vlog Vibes for the intro and outro music. For more information abut Austin and Vlog Vibes, please see the Vlog Vibes YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCY80LeqtJf-YBzJy2TWKpDw