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This Old Baker Podcast
This Old Baker Podcast is where I share the pantry mixes, copycat recipes, and scratch cooking shortcuts that keep my own family fed without starting from zero every night. Pull up a seat while I walk through homemade seasoning blends, dry mixes worth keeping on hand, and the kitchen tricks that make real food easier, not harder. If you're tired of buying packets full of ingredients you can't pronounce, you're in the right place.
Episodes
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This Old Baker Podcast Episode 77: Ginger Cookies vs Gingerbread vs Gingersnaps
Ginger, molasses, and warm spices show up in three cookies on my site, and they do not behave the same way. Here is how my recipes differ so you can pick the…
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This Old Baker Podcast Episode 76: Fudgy Chocolate Chip Brownies From Scratch
Find out what makes homemade brownies fudgy, how to get a shiny crackly top, and how to tell when to pull the pan. Full from-scratch recipe at ThisOldBaker.com.
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This Old Baker Podcast Episode 75: Butternut Squash Soup
Learn how to make butternut squash soup that blends smooth every time, plus what to freeze, when to add the cream, and how to make it dairy-free. Full recipe…
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This Old Baker Podcast Episode 74: Homemade Convenience: Your Kitchen, Your Shortcuts, Your Way
What does "homemade convenience" actually mean? I break down the pantry mix, dinner-in-a-jar, and seasoning blend philosophy behind This Old Baker, using five…
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This Old Baker Podcast Episode 73: What to Label in a Homemade Pantry
Tired of a drawer full of pantry labels you’ll never use? I walk through why premade label sets never match a homemade pantry, and the free tool and one setup…
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his Old Baker Episode 72: Green Chicken Chili Soup
Why does a 30-minute soup taste like it cooked for hours? I break down the spice-blooming step behind this green chicken chili soup, plus how to make it…
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This Old Baker Podcast Episode 71: Salted Caramel Shaken Espresso
Want a coffee-shop shaken espresso without the coffee shop? I walk through the real reason the shake matters — not just for looks, but for the foam and the…
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This Old Baker Podcast Episode 70: The Cold Water Trick For Pork Gravy Mix
Why does homemade gravy from a dry mix turn out lumpy — and what's the one-step fix? I break down the pork gravy mix that skips the roux entirely, the…
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This Old Baker Podcast — Episode 69: Homemade Strawberry Milk Mix
Why does homemade strawberry milk mix turn out clumpy instead of smooth like the canister version? I walk through the ingredient that actually makes it work…
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This Old Baker Podcast — Episode 68: Crockpot Kielbasa Corn Chowder
Why doesn't kielbasa need to be browned before it goes in the crockpot, and which potato actually holds up through a six hour cook? I break down what makes…
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This Old Baker Episode 66: Copycat Starbucks Brown Sugar Shaken Espresso
Want to know how to make a Starbucks brown sugar oat milk shaken espresso at home? Kim breaks down the exact technique, why the shake and the dissolve order…
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This Old Baker Podcast Episode 65: Pumpkin Spice Everything
It's September, which means pumpkin spice is suddenly on everything from your coffee to your dog's treats. I dug into where this whole thing actually started…
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This Old Baker Podcast Episode 64: Social Media Will Survive Without You
I took a three hour nap the other day. Not planned — her body just made the decision for her. In this episode she talks about the lie social media tells you…
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This Old Baker Podcast Episode 63 — Small Batch Cooking: Stop Making More Than You'll Actually Eat
Kim threw away leftovers yesterday. Good ones. And she's the person who teaches people not to waste food. In this episode she makes the case that the problem…
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This Old Baker Podcast Episode 62: Grandma Didn't Need 47 Cleaning Products
Your grandmother had four cleaning products. You have 25. In this episode, Kim traces exactly how that happened — and why it matters for your health, your…
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This Old Baker Podcast Episode 61: One Roux, Four Gravies
You don't need five gravy recipes... you need one roux and four decisions. Kim breaks down her whole gravy mix collection — chicken, brown, onion, and country…
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This Old Baker Podcast Episode 60: Overmixing
Your muffins keep coming out dense, and it's probably not your recipe — it's how you're mixing it. I'm breaking down the two silent culprits behind tough…
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This Old Baker Podcast Episode 59: Back To School Snacks You Can Make For Pennies
Back to school means back to the snack drawer — and back to spending $5 on a box of 10 granola bars with 25 ingredients you can't pronounce. In this episode…
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This Old Baker Podcast Episode 58: The $10 Grocery Store Trap
You went in for one thing and came out $75 poorer. Sound familiar? In this episode, Kim breaks down why the quick grocery store trip is one of the most…
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This Old Baker Podcast Episode 57: Stop Buying Drinks - Make Them
It is hot. And the summer drink budget adds up faster than most people realize — $8 to $12 a case, a case a week, three months of summer. In this episode, Kim…
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This Old Baker Podcast Episode 56: The Return of Grandma Skills
The skills our grandmothers had — scratch cooking, canning, pantry management, bread baking, stretching every ingredient — were dismissed for a generation as…
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This Old Baker Podcast Episode 55: Why Homemade Actually Tastes Better
Store-bought seasoning isn't worse because nobody cared. It's worse because it was built to survive a truck, a warehouse, and six months on a shelf, not to…
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This Old Baker Podcast Episode 54: The Part Nobody Talks About
Today's episode isn't about recipes. It's about what building something real actually looks like from the inside — the work that doesn't show up in follower…
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This Old Baker Podcast Episode 53: The Coffee Shop Is Living Rent-Free in Your Wallet
The coffee shop is costing you $1,400 a year and you might not even realize it. In this episode, Kim breaks down the math on daily coffee shop spending versus…
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This Old Baker Podcast Episode 52: Small Treats for Big Cravings
When a sweet craving hits, you don't need to bake a whole cake or run to the drive-thru. In this episode, Kim walks through three single-serving desserts you…
This Old Baker PodcastThis Old Baker Podcast Episode 51: Ditch The Drive Thru
Episode 51: Dropping the Drive Thru That drive thru drink order is costing you more than you think, and it's easier to replace than you'd expect. Kim walks…
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This Old Baker Podcast Episode 50: 4th of July Grilling Seasoning Guide
Saturday's the Fourth, and I've got your grilling lineup ready to go — four seasoning blends straight off the blog, what to put each one on, and a make-ahead…
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This Old Baker Podcast Episode 49: Small Batch Recipes
Cooking for one or two? Most recipes still assume you're feeding a crowd. In this episode, Kim talks about the shift nobody prepares you for — when the kids…
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This Old Baker Podcast Episode 48: What's Actually Worth Making Homemade?
Not everything needs to be made from scratch — and I think that's worth saying out loud. In this episode, I'm talking about the difference between cooking…
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This Old Baker Podcast Episode 47: Why Summer Food Hits Differently
There's a reason a cold glass of lemonade on a hot day tastes better than anything you could make in February. In this episode, Kim digs into why summer food…
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This Old Baker Podcast Episode 46: Choosing Appliances Without Regret
In Episode 46 of the This Old Baker Podcast, we're talking about how to choose appliances without regret. From air fryers and dehydrators to refrigerators…
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This Old Baker Podcast Episode 45: You Don't Have To Be Superwoman
Episode 45: You Don't Have To Be Superwoman Somewhere along the way, many of us were taught that being strong means doing everything ourselves. We juggle work…
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This Old Baker Podcast Episode 44: How To Work With Your Kitchen
In Episode 44 of the This Old Baker Podcast, we're talking about something that can make cooking easier, faster, and a lot less frustrating—setting up your…
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This Old Baker Podcast Episode 43: Refrigerator Tea
Remember those big jars of tea sitting in the summer sun? In this episode, we're talking about refrigerator tea—the simple, old-fashioned alternative that's…
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This Old Baker Podcast Episode 42: The New Kitchen Scavenger Hunt
After moving into a new home, I thought the hard part was over. Turns out the real challenge is finding anything in my new kitchen! In Episode 42, I'm sharing…
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This Old Baker Podcast Episode 41: Stop With The Comparison
Have you ever felt like everyone else is getting ahead faster than you? In this episode, Kim talks about the dangers of comparing your journey to someone…
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This Old Baker Podcast Episode 40: Getting Ready For Summer Grilling
Get ready for a summer of easy backyard meals, simple grilling tips, pantry shortcuts, freezer prep ideas, and stress-free cookouts. In this episode of This…
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This Old Baker Podcast Episode 39: Taking A Break Matters
In Episode 39, we’re having an honest conversation about why taking a break matters — especially when life, stress, chronic pain, and exhaustion start piling…
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This Old Baker Podcast Episode 38: What Is The Difference Between Being Prepared And Hoarding?
n this episode, Kim from This Old Baker talks about the real difference between being prepared and hoarding. From stocked pantries and backup supplies to…
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This Old Baker Podcast Episode 37: Blackstone vs. Gas Grill Which One Actually Fits the Way You Cook?
Blackstone or gas grill... which one actually fits the way you cook? In this episode, we’re breaking down the real differences between flat top griddles and…
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This Old Baker Podcast Episode 36: Nobody Taught Us This: The Lost Art of Feeding a Family Without Burning Out
made life easier, why does feeding a family still feel so overwhelming? In this episode, Kim from This Old Baker gets honest about why cooking feels harder…
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This Old Baker Podcast Episode 35: Beeswax Cloth Trends Again
Beeswax cloth is back—and there’s a reason for it. This episode covers why this simple method is resurfacing, what it actually does, and how to use it without…
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This Old Baker Podcast Episode 34: Why Regular Decluttering Changes Everything
If your home feels overwhelming, it’s not just the mess—it’s the mental load behind it. In this episode, Kim breaks down why decluttering regularly (not just…
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This Old Baker Podcast Episode 33: How to Stop Relying on Boxed Mixes for Good
If your dinners depend on a box, a packet, or a last-minute store run, it’s time for a better system. In this episode of This Old Baker Podcast, Kim shares how…
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This Old Baker Podcast Episode 32: It's Okay To Ask Questions
It’s easy to feel like you should already know everything in the kitchen—but that’s not how anyone actually learns. In this episode, we’re talking about why…
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This Old Baker Podcast Episode 31: Why Sourdough Starters Are Still So Popular
Why are sourdough starters still everywhere? In this episode, we’re breaking down why sourdough never really went out of style—from saving money and baking…
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This Old Baker Podcast Episode 30: It’s Okay to Say No (And Still Be a Good Person)
Feeling overwhelmed, overcommitted, and stretched too thin? In this episode, we talk about why it’s okay to say no, how to set healthy boundaries without…
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This Old Baker Podcast Episode 29: The 10 Minute Spring Cleaning Reset
Spring cleaning doesn’t have to be a full-day event. In this episode, we’re doing a simple 10-minute kitchen reset that actually makes your space feel lighter…
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This Old Baker Podcast Episode 28: The “I Don’t Feel Like Cooking” Reset
Some nights you don’t need a recipe—you need relief. If you’ve ever stood in your kitchen thinking “I don’t feel like cooking,” this episode is your reset…
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This Old Baker Podcast Episode 27: The 10 Minute Kitchen Rescue
When your kitchen feels like too much and you don’t even know where to start… this is your reset. In just 10 minutes, we’ll quiet the overwhelm, clear one…
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This Old Baker Podcast Episode 26: The 10 Minute Fridge Reset (Start With the Door)
If your fridge feels full but somehow doesn’t work… this one’s for you. In this episode of the This Old Baker Podcast, we’re skipping the full clean-out and…
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This Old Baker Podcast: 10 Minute Junk Drawer Reset
There’s a drawer in every kitchen that quietly collects life—and over time, it turns into a frustrating little mess of things you can’t find when you need…
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The One Shelf Rule: Reset Your Pantry In Less Than 10 Minutes
If your pantry ever feels a little crowded or overwhelming, there’s a simple trick that can help. You don’t need to organize the whole pantry. Just start with…
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Why Mason Jars Beat Boxes (The Jar System)
Why Mason Jars Beat Boxes (The Jar System) Have you ever opened a bag of flour or rice and ended up with a little mess on the pantry shelf? There’s a simple…
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Pantry Expiration Myths: Toss It or Keep It?
Pantry Expiration Myths: Toss It or Keep It? Have you ever picked up a can from your pantry, checked the date, and wondered if it was still safe to use? You’re…
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The Most Overlooked Kitchen Ingredients: Spices
The Most Overlooked Kitchen Ingredients: Spices Those tiny jars in your spice cabinet might be the most powerful ingredients in your entire kitchen. In this…
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Why Pantry Cooking Is the Secret to Easier Meals
Why Pantry Cooking Is the Secret to Easier Meals Have you ever opened the refrigerator, stared for a moment… and still had no idea what to make for dinner? The…
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When Can You Substitute Soy Milk For Regular Milk In Recipes?
In this episode of This Old Baker, Kim Artlip answers a common kitchen question: when you can safely substitute soy milk for regular milk in recipes. She…
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Why Pantries Are Suddenly Relevent Again
In this episode of the This Old Baker Podcast, host Kim Artlip shares why a well-stocked pantry—especially one built around smart pantry mixes—matters more now…
This Old Baker PodcastDealing With Insults And Threats
In this episode of This Old Baker Podcast, host Kim Artlip opens up about the emotional toll of online negativity on creators. From harsh insults to outright…