Sit a Spell: Stories of our heritage

Season 3 Episode 3 Apple Barn Sevierville TN

Come along with us as we visit the Kilpatrick family and the Apple Barn in Sevierville TN. Did you know what started as a roadside fruit stand is now an elite tourist destination with deep ties to University of TN Extension?

Deep Draw Yak Farm: Season 3 Episode 2

Do you know what a yak is? Join the girls as we sit down with Ali at Deep Draw Yak Farms to talk about all things extension as we discuss yaks, homestead houses, heritage and more!

Sit a Spell: Season 3 Episode 1 Dirty Girls Nursery

Join Meagen and Crystal as we speak to Jennifer, owner of Dirty Girls Nursery, a renovated See Rock City Barn. We discuss gardening, food and have lots of fun!

Tsali notch vineyard, Monroe County TN

Meagen and Crystal travel to Tsali Notch Vineyard in Monroe County TN and talk to JD Dalton about TN's largest commercial muscadine vineyard. A longer episode that is worth the listen as we discuss the agriculture industry and the work that goes into great Appalachian products.

Season 2 Episode 3, Richy Kreme Donuts

Join Meagen and Crystal as they talk heritage and traditions at Richy Kreme Donuts in Maryville, TN. There may even be a few "sweet" surprises!

Ramp Tramp Festival, Polk County TN

Meagen and Crystal are on the road at the Polk County Ramp Tramp Festival. Grab a glass of sweet tea and Sit a Spell as we talk about our heritage.

Season 2 Episode 1 Alan Benton, Benton's Smoky Mountain Country Hams

Season 2 kicking off the Great Tennessee Appalachian Road Show starts with a true legend and one of our favorite products to come out of Appalachia, Mr. Alan Benton of Benton's Smoky Mountain Country Hams.

Season 2 Teaser Trailer: Appalachian Food Road Show!

Come on with us and Sit a Spell!

Holiday Gifts S1.08 Season Finale!!!!

Check out the gang as they do a parody of their favorite SNL skit. It's a recording for the ages!

So You Want a Cannery S1.07

Joined by Bradley County Mayor, Gary Davis, the crew asks about starting a cannery/commercial kitchen facility. Mayor Davis provides insight from his position. Meagen and Crystal share their perspective as their counties are looking at plans for long term opportunities. Come sit a spell!

Apple Butter S1.06

The gang is back together and better than ever! Join us as we knock off the rust and jump into apple butter. You'll hear a few jabs thrown in the mix, because why not? Here is the link to the Apple Butter Demo: https://fb.watch/1BqxC5GCHQ/

We Dropped the Ball S1.05

We are SORRY! We left in June and never returned!!!!!! So listen to our brief apology...and shenanigans!

Sit a Spell Podcast S01.04 "Q&A with Dr. Janie Burney"

We went live on Facebook with Food Safety Specialist for UT Extension, Dr. Janie Burney! Check out the fun!

Sit a Spell Podcast S01.03 "Gear Up"

In this episode, the siblings discuss all the things you'll need to get the food preservation job done!

Sit a Spell Podcast S1.02

Fact or Myth showdown. Meagen and Crystal face off--without the answers--in a winner takes all kudos points showdown of food preservation knowledge.

Sit a Spell Podcast S1.01

On the first ever episode Meagen, Crystal and Justin talk about the history of food preservation and all the crazy things they have seen, heard and scrolled past angrily online and in their own families. They try to lay a foundation for a proven method for folks to safely preserve food.

Sit a Spell Intro