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What We Ate This Week | Easy Meals for Busy Days
We all have very busy lives. This week was no exception. Cooking from home in large quantities helps to not have to cook every night and also helps from eating out.
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Cancer Update & What We Are Doing In 2025
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Can you believe it's 2025?! We are venturing into making more from scratch this year than ever before. Focusing on health is our top priority and learning how to manage disease, like cancer, is a top priority for our family. Juicing, cooking from scratch, staying away from ultra processed foods, growing more in the garden are going to be our main focuses for 2025. #growyourownfood #health You c...
Cook Once - Eat Twice
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Purchasing a turkey on sale after the holidays is a great way to save money on your grocery budget. It allows for you to make many different meals to feed your family and even put some back in the freezer for later. I hope that this video inspires you to try cook once - eat twice!! #leftovers #madefromscratch I can also be found on: Facebook and Instagram email: willsmountainhomestead@gmail.com
Mary Did You Know
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Merry Christmas to all of my viewers!! I hope you enjoy my rendition of Mary Did You Know
How to Make Crockpot Apple Butter
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Making apple butter in the crockpot is so easy!! It also makes your house smell amazing. Here is the recipe I use: 10-12 apples 1/2 cup brown sugar 3/4 cup sugar 1 1/2 TBL Cinnamon 1/4 tsp ground cloves 1/4 tsp salt 1/4 tsp nutmeg 1 tsp vanilla I cook this overnight on the low setting in my crockpot. Once the apples soften, an immersion blender makes easy work to puree and smooth out. You can s...
Finding Abundance Through Chaos
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Chaos gardening can happen for many different reasons. I'm sharing with you what a garden looks like without any care for over 40 days. I was completely amazed with the amount of produce I harvested. I ended up getting enough peppers to make stuffed peppers 3 times, 8 pints of sweet peppers, 8 pints of cowboy candy, fermented hot sauce, and 3 quarts of dehydrated poblanos. Quite the harvest we ...
Preserving Whole Tomatoes / Much Better than Store Bought #canningtomatoes #growyourownfood #shorts
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Preserving Whole Tomatoes / Much Better than Store Bought #canningtomatoes #growyourownfood #shorts
Preserving Our Harvest - Week 2 | Every Bit Counts Challenge
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This was a very busy week preserving food. Everything is ripening all at once and we are blessed with an abundance of produce. This video will show you how we preserve green beans, basil, tomatoes, and peppers. #everybitcountschallenge #preservingfood
Harvesting and Preserving our Homegrown Vegetables **Re-upload**
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Unfortunately, I had to reupload this video. There were technical issues with the first one that I was unable to fix. This video is part of the every bit counts challenge that is taking place during the month of August. I like to preserve as much from our garden as I can. I do this by canning, freezing, and dehydrating. This video will show you a few of the foods that I prepared for to use over...
Spud-tacular Harvesting Day!!
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Spud-tacular Harvesting Day!!
Seed Saving Flowers
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Seed Saving Flowers
Zucchini Pizza Crust
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Zucchini Pizza Crust
July Garden Tour Plus Loss on the Homestead
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July Garden Tour Plus Loss on the Homestead
From Garden to Table: Creative Ways to Use Extra Zucchini
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From Garden to Table: Creative Ways to Use Extra Zucchini
Preserving/Canning - French Onion Soup
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Preserving/Canning - French Onion Soup
Zone 6 - June 25th Garden Tour
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Zone 6 - June 25th Garden Tour
Easy Tip for Getting Rid of Squash Bugs
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Easy Tip for Getting Rid of Squash Bugs
Salsa- Vegetable Dip - Salad Dressing - Using Our Fresh Herbs
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Salsa- Vegetable Dip - Salad Dressing - Using Our Fresh Herbs
Zero Waste - Strawberry Top Vinegar
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Zero Waste - Strawberry Top Vinegar
How We Grow 100's of Pounds of Food Every Year
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How We Grow 100's of Pounds of Food Every Year
How to Make the Easiest Homemade Pizza
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How to Make the Easiest Homemade Pizza
Easy Breakfast Frittata
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Easy Breakfast Frittata
What's in Your Garden of Daily Living?
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What's in Your Garden of Daily Living?
How to Make Meals When My Fridge Looks Like This!!..
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How to Make Meals When My Fridge Looks Like This!!..
Potato Planting Guide 101 - The Basics
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Potato Planting Guide 101 - The Basics
Prune Basil to Increase Production
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Prune Basil to Increase Production
Zone 6 - April Gardening - What are we planting?
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Zone 6 - April Gardening - What are we planting?
Save Money on Vacation Meals
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Save Money on Vacation Meals
It Will Be OK..
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It Will Be OK..
March Gardening Update + New Raised Garden Beds
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March Gardening Update New Raised Garden Beds

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  • @flickeringcandle
    @flickeringcandle 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Do you have to dry it, or can it be used fresh? If fresh, how is that done with the cutting?

  • @raffyleal
    @raffyleal 8 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Your video is the best "how to". Precise.

    • @willsmountainhomestead
      @willsmountainhomestead 8 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I’m so glad you found it helpful!! Thank you for watching!!

  • @Derk1021
    @Derk1021 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Thank you lord for answered prayers for Jeromy! We will continue to pray for you and your family.❤

  • @aurorathanasi5590
    @aurorathanasi5590 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

    God bless you as well

  • @jacobbrown8905
    @jacobbrown8905 18 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Thanks for the tips! Im getting ready to do this since canned fish is getting rather expensive. Glad I did, the brine is a fantastic idea. I have found that getting the fins off goes a little quicker with a pair of kitchen shears. Still do whatever works best for you. Thanks a bunch!

    • @willsmountainhomestead
      @willsmountainhomestead 16 วันที่ผ่านมา

      You’re welcome!! I love your tip about using kitchen shears. I will be doing that next time!!

  • @RDomgz
    @RDomgz 18 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Where could I find the weight?

  • @madkiska69
    @madkiska69 25 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I'll get to checking right now! Thank you!

  • @pnwprospecting
    @pnwprospecting หลายเดือนก่อน

    Do the bones get rather soft?

    • @willsmountainhomestead
      @willsmountainhomestead หลายเดือนก่อน

      They do get soft enough to eat, but I always remove the spine. It looks very similar to canned salmon you get at the store.

  • @amyjohnson9240
    @amyjohnson9240 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great video thank you

    • @willsmountainhomestead
      @willsmountainhomestead หลายเดือนก่อน

      I'm so glad you enjoyed it!! Thank you for watching!!

  • @pattibrandt9430
    @pattibrandt9430 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You said you'd show what you do with the feet?

    • @willsmountainhomestead
      @willsmountainhomestead หลายเดือนก่อน

      I made a separate video on how I process and use the feet. I hope you find that video helpful!! Thank you for watching!!

  • @thetrashytexan
    @thetrashytexan 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Would you give the same suggestion for yams? I canned yams for the first time and the end product was cloudy

    • @willsmountainhomestead
      @willsmountainhomestead หลายเดือนก่อน

      That's a great question. I wouldn't soak my sweet potatoes before canning them. The cloudiness could be from just excess starch. Hope that helps!!

  • @audreyk1257
    @audreyk1257 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Do you know anything about processing chickens with bumblefoot? We just processed our own chickens and most of them have deep sores on their feet and we were wondering if we could still use the feet or if we should just throw them away...😔

    • @willsmountainhomestead
      @willsmountainhomestead 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I’m so sorry to hear your chickens had that. I personally wouldn’t consume feet that had bumblefoot.

  • @jeffpetrie7744
    @jeffpetrie7744 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Fantastic video!! Thank you. 💕

  • @sandilane1405
    @sandilane1405 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    can i just shred or slice thin my peppers ... I froze my 🌶 whole last year bc i had so many. Wondering if theyre bad now bc i heard they dont freeze well.

  • @brendanmctigue9641
    @brendanmctigue9641 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great video thank you. They don't make em like you anymore

  • @brendanmctigue9641
    @brendanmctigue9641 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Gotta have taters

  • @brendanmctigue9641
    @brendanmctigue9641 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Very insparational. I'm planning on going off grid as much as possible. Already homeless so it will be a step up lol

    • @willsmountainhomestead
      @willsmountainhomestead 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I wish you all the best!! I’m glad my video was helpful. Thank you for watching!!

  • @brendanmctigue9641
    @brendanmctigue9641 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Very organized

  • @brendanmctigue9641
    @brendanmctigue9641 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Your husband is a lucky man. Thank you for the videos

  • @brendanmctigue9641
    @brendanmctigue9641 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Your husband is a lucky man. Thank you for the videos

  • @brendanmctigue9641
    @brendanmctigue9641 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great video thank you

  • @wcmclellan
    @wcmclellan 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    meh

  • @robertsanders339
    @robertsanders339 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What kind of chickens

  • @joannmahaffey1068
    @joannmahaffey1068 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    If you trim off the top and root of the beets after cooking. The skin should slip off much easier.

  • @artstamper316
    @artstamper316 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    It would have been helpful to post the temperature and length of time.

  • @swozniak1338
    @swozniak1338 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    How long in the water bath?

  • @Timetraveler1111MN
    @Timetraveler1111MN 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    For now, I’m gonna do canning salsa last year. We made salsa but we didn’t have as many tomatoes this year. I’m not sure why we had record amount of rain here in Minneapolis. It was beautiful and everything is green, but my husband said it might’ve been a combination all the weeds we got last year from a drought. Yes, it was crazy. Was like living in the west we got the weirdest weeds. I’ve never seen in my life come through the previous year so we did that and then tomato plants. We’ve got our special breed of the master gardeners of Minnesota and their bigger than a cherry tomato and they’re like orange color. They make the best salsa, but they bloom, low lowAcidy. Do you have a video on Canning salsa

    • @willsmountainhomestead
      @willsmountainhomestead 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I’ll have to check into that variety of tomato. I’m always looking to try new types. Our weather was hot and very dry this summer. I’m probably going to have to get a few loads of cow manure from our neighbors to help amend our soil. I do have a video on my channel on making salsa. Thank you for watching my videos!!

  • @Timetraveler1111MN
    @Timetraveler1111MN 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I saw a dehydrator at a garage sale last week and I should’ve got it. I just thought oh it takes up so much space but then all this week I was thinking of things I could try to make with it. Groceries are getting expensive. I gotta start getting resourceful.

    • @willsmountainhomestead
      @willsmountainhomestead 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Dehydrators can be pricey, but well worth the investment. When our stores have sales, I will buy extras of bananas, strawberries, and other fruits and will dry them. Great for in oatmeal or just snacking. I also use it for a lot of garden veggies/herbs too. I’ve seen them listed in my area on facebook marketplace before pretty reasonably priced.

  • @K.Sorsat2025
    @K.Sorsat2025 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I think they are not growing here where i live (Finland)🇫🇮

    • @willsmountainhomestead
      @willsmountainhomestead 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I first started growing these a few years ago. I had never heard of them either and purchased seeds from MIGardener. I always like to grow something different every year, and these have become a favorite!! Thank you for watching!!

  • @SecondWind1962
    @SecondWind1962 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Do you add any pickling salt?

  • @victoriao1828
    @victoriao1828 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you so much.

  • @awakenchange
    @awakenchange 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Why was it bad without the sugar? I am trying to find a recipe without sugar.....

    • @willsmountainhomestead
      @willsmountainhomestead 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I was following the recipe from my Ball book. And, no sugar made it taste awful. It was very bitter. Even though it’s not a lot of sugar used, it makes a huge difference in the taste. You could try a lacto-fermentation with the zucchini. That way doesn’t require any sugar. Hope that helps!!

    • @awakenchange
      @awakenchange 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@willsmountainhomestead Thank you for your reply! I looked and I can substitute honey at a much decreased rate. (I cut out all processed sugars in my diet) I will try that today! Thanks for video! :D

  • @janajaskova2593
    @janajaskova2593 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you very much, it's so inspiring! I enjoyed watching this video with the amazing music:-) If possible, I'd appreciate the recipes for all the goodies in a written form as well.. Have a wonderful summer!🤗🌻🌻🌻

    • @willsmountainhomestead
      @willsmountainhomestead 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you so much!! I put a playlist together of each recipe and how to make them in detail. It’s titled Tomato/onion. This will give you all of the recipes in this video with directions. You have a great rest of summer too!!

    • @janajaskova2593
      @janajaskova2593 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@willsmountainhomestead Thank you, great!🤗

  • @searose6192
    @searose6192 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Is the 1/2 head space measured from the bottom on the threads or from the lip of the jar?

    • @willsmountainhomestead
      @willsmountainhomestead 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      If you don’t have an all in one debubbling/ headspace measuring tool, you can gauge headspace based on the threads of the jar. One inch is at the bottom ring or neck of the jar, the next thread up would be 1/2 in and then the top one would be 1/4 in. There are really good diagrams of this on google images if you need a visual reference.

  • @bismarkbizmark5639
    @bismarkbizmark5639 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Why remove the cinnamon sticks?

    • @willsmountainhomestead
      @willsmountainhomestead 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      The only reason I did was just to follow the recipe. I’ve canned other things like spiced peaches or red hot cinnamon apples where they are left in the jar. Hope that helps!!

  • @maryglidden2943
    @maryglidden2943 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Love Cowboy candy and the onions! I am wondering about halving the syrup in the cowboy candy as there is always so much left over.

    • @willsmountainhomestead
      @willsmountainhomestead 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      That’s a great idea to just do 1/2 of the syrup especially if you are canning a small amount of peppers.

  • @MsGunlover101
    @MsGunlover101 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This method works GREAT for peaches substituting peach juice.

  • @timetraveler6615
    @timetraveler6615 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    How long does the bbq sauce last once opened?

    • @willsmountainhomestead
      @willsmountainhomestead 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Great question!! I would say several weeks, however, I always check first for molding, and smell it to make sure it hasn’t turned before I use it.

    • @timetraveler6615
      @timetraveler6615 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@willsmountainhomesteadI had another question. I just canned some bbq sauce, I see air bubbles on it. I made sure to take out as much as I can. Is it ok to have bubbles in them?

    • @willsmountainhomestead
      @willsmountainhomestead 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@timetraveler6615 as long as the jar is sealed and you have the correct headspace, it should be ok.

    • @timetraveler6615
      @timetraveler6615 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@willsmountainhomestead loved your video. Thank you for sharing your insight! 🙏🏻

  • @heybakingbuddy
    @heybakingbuddy 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What do you make with canned potatoes? I've never tried it but keep seeing it around and want to give them a try!

    • @willsmountainhomestead
      @willsmountainhomestead 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Great question!! I like to drain them and then fry them. Or, make potato salad or mashed potatoes. They are also good to make a potato soup with. I love the versatility!!

  • @sk3llitron
    @sk3llitron 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    what’s the point of putting that much seasoning it’s not like it’s salt 😭

    • @willsmountainhomestead
      @willsmountainhomestead 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I use Italian seasoning on them. I don’t use that much on each tomato. However, if you rehydrate them in olive oil, the seasoning adds to the taste. It’s a personal preference. You can dehydrate them without it.

  • @missourigal
    @missourigal 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    how freakin cute! wish I had a place to garden. I am in zone 6B

    • @willsmountainhomestead
      @willsmountainhomestead 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      They are cute!! If you have outdoor space for a potted plant, I grew one last year in a pot and it vined up my metal porch post and did really good.

  • @jamiedeer2674
    @jamiedeer2674 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Their awesome!! I recommend them too

  • @jamee_maree
    @jamee_maree 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What kind of flowers do you have? This is my first year so I planted things WAY too close lol. But, I am starting to sketch out how I want next years. I’d LOVE to hear your good/bad

    • @willsmountainhomestead
      @willsmountainhomestead 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I plant a few different flowers. Marigolds are good to deter pests and attract pollinators. I also plant poppies and calendula. I started a medicinal herb garden this year, and borage produces beautiful flowers and so does marshmallow root. I have a tendency to plant some things too closed too..like cabbage. Having a planned layout does help. Hope you are having a good harvest this year!!

  • @christinamccartney1281
    @christinamccartney1281 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This is one of the best mint jelly recipes I have ever seen beautiful absolutely beautiful. And I like the fact you kept it natural without putting in the green food coloring..

  • @PuthyvanGarden
    @PuthyvanGarden 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Very nice

  • @kellyburnell6271
    @kellyburnell6271 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    It is soaking here!! We got all the remnants of Hurricane Beryl? Hopefully you will get some rain 🩷

    • @willsmountainhomestead
      @willsmountainhomestead 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you!! We were hoping to get rain from that hurricane, but it went just north of us.

  • @MariaParisi-d1s
    @MariaParisi-d1s 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS! Thank you for the great video and recipe.

  • @jeffrosencutter4416
    @jeffrosencutter4416 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Will the bones break down kinda like canned salmon?

    • @willsmountainhomestead
      @willsmountainhomestead 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yes!! They break down and you can pull the spine out if you want to. I usually do. The little bones dissolve.

  • @Pinkpumpkingardener
    @Pinkpumpkingardener 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    ❤❤🎉

  • @jlab6969
    @jlab6969 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Those are some beautiful tomatoes