You have to really have a lot of organization and stick to it. I had a family and worked 50+ hrs a week as a Special Educator. Every Sunday starting at 1 pm I was in the kitchen making chili, stew, casseroles, bread to feed us all week. It was so much easier than coming home exhausted after a long day with students, my own child to raise, and a husband that was on the go as a school administrator. We would eat together then I would grade papers most of the evening. It was the only way I could keep ahead. Just find a designated time and cook away.😊
An added bonus in making things at home is using far less plastic! Also, when I make yogurt, I always add milk powder to up the protein, and it helps with texture as well. If I expect to be using it in dessert recipes, I’ll either use whole milk powder or cream, but skimmed milk powder is great for standard use.
I make no pound no fail sourkraut. I use fido jars. 3 tbl salt for 5lbs shredded cabbage. Fill fido jars and put in cool dark place for 5 to 6 weeks. Although cabbage makes its own liquid. You do not need to cover cabbage with a brine, using fido jars. You also dont need to burp fido jars. They are self burping. I make up 30 jars at a time and they just sit in cool dark basement until I need a jar. No mold no fuss no problem. Google no pound no faill sourkraut. A ferment needs to sit for 5 to 6 weeks in order to get the full benefits of the nutrion.
I bought 15 kg rolled oats this past weekend and then made granola which I gifted to my sisters as a thank you when we visit them a couple of days this week. Love homemade everything!
Those asking for the culture for yogurt. For the 1st time just add 2 oucnes full milk yogurt as the starter. Then, reserve about 2 oz and freeze to use for the next batch. Totally worth it, best yogurt hands down
I highly recommend using the tortilla recipe from grains in small places! They are 100% freshly milled flour, and they are just as soft and supple as with AP. Might be worth a look!
Give sourdough another chance, its way more flexible than everyone makes out. I was so intimidated about the rules and timing for making sourdough when I first started. The more you make it the easier it gets. There are so many different ways to make it and they all work.
I made the Farmhouse on Boone tortillas last week. I did 2 other recipes and then put everything in the refrigerator. The tortillas were in there for 3 days and my family said they were the best ones I have ever made. I also did 50/50 fresh milled and all purpose flour.
It’s cheaper and good/minimal ingredients. I’m into sourdough recipes for some things too but I also bake with yeast because in my opinion it’s still 3-4 ingredients vs store bought version with over 20 ingredients and it’s a way better option than store bought .
Correction; store bought corn tortillas have a lot of added chemicals too. It's cheaper to just buy corn tortilla corn flour and much easier and faster than flour. Just mix corn flour, a pinch of salt and warm water. A tortilla press makes ituch easier and faster. Much healthier too.
The best thing is to start with something easy, like cooking dry beans and freezing. them, rather than canned. Make a batch of bisquick, pancake, or onion soup mix. These all use common ingredients, too.
One trick you can use to make your mayo last a lot longer is to ferment it with a bit of your yogurt whey before putting it in the refrigerator. There is a great recipe in the "nourishing traditions" cookbook.
And adding the cost of buying the ingredients for granola for example bulk it’s cheaper in the long run. I reckon. And I wanna make my own one day and make my own food at home.
Your flour looks very coarse, it can be made finer! With the Nutrimill harvest grain mill theres a learning curve. This is what i have learned from experience and other people's tips. Turn the mill on, tighten the knob clockwise until you hear the stones ticking. Add in the grain and then TURN The knob clockwise more to tighten the stones more. This will result in a very fine flour. (Play around with how much further to go, stop as soon as the flour gets fine.. Dont turn knob too far clockwise Because the stones can jam up with flour).Once almost done milling, turn the knob counter clockwise to loosen the stones. Repeat this process each time you mill. Hope this helps❤
I took a screenshot to write on an index card and put in my recipe box. We are saving up for one so this will come in handy. Thanks, internet stranger!
Love this! I've been wanting to make more things from scratch, but it always felt overwhelming. Starting with one item at a time makes so much sense-thanks for the tip!
You’re so incredibly inspiring! I’ve started to make my own yogurt because of you. I also have 4 young kids. You encourage me to make better meals for them
I got married to my second husband in 2000 and our diet has evolved to a much better diet… nothing like what we use to eat. It was a slow but gradual change and my youngest eats so much better than I ever did at her age.
It's a lot of time but I make bread and flour tortillas as much as I can. You definitely can't beat the flavor/texture. I have never made yogurt but am curious to try.
Hi! Would be very interested in the handmaid book but would you kindly mind correcting the link? It looks like the Mayo link was used twice! Thank you!!
Thank you for the ideas. This is my first time watching your videos, but it's definitely not the last! I'm really interested in making some small changes and I'm learning a lot from you. With that said, do you have any advice on how to get rid of extra moisture in closets/cupboards? I'm currently using multiple moisture absorber dehumidifiers that I bought at the store. It's a plastic container you fill with the pellets at the top and once theh absorb moisture they become a liquid in the bottom layer. I don't think it's helping because we still have mustiness in the clothes and the fragrance of the product is also not ideal/possibly toxic. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks 😊
I found it on Amazon but the Amazon title is annoying (and doesn't match the book title) The *actual* title is "Hand Made: The Modern Guide to Made-From-Scratch Living" by Melissa K. Norris but it is listed on Amazon as "Hand Made: The Modern Woman's Guide to Made-From-Scratch Living." Like one of those "The Modern Housewife" books from the fifties. Anyway I don't think I can put in a link, but is currently on sale for $9.99 so that is nice.
Would you consider doing a video where you share some of your favourite podcasts or followers that you follow to help with the information you share on your videos. I would love some new people to listen too. Love your channel.
I have never tried kefir water. I just looked up the recipe with the link you used. Instead of the 3 cups of water do you use 3 cups of grape juice or do you add the grape juice after making the kefir water?
Hi! What’s your water kefir recipe? How much juice are you adding? I bought the same small bottles for my son but not getting the second ferment to work.
I love your videos and making more and more from scratch. Can you make a video on what is in your kitchen? From small appliances, utensils, cookware, bakeware, mixing etc? Wanting declutter and simplify my kitchen items but with making from scratch what do you use?? Thanks
started making my own tortillas and haven’t bought any from the store since 😂 So for the first time ever I made home made pizza crust with the kids and it’s was amazing. Hard but amazing lol I will always make my own pizza crust from now on but I definitely need a kitchen aid because it was hard lol
Hello! This was a great video and encouraging. I am interested in the Handmade recipe book you referenced in your video, but the link you have in the About section is a repeat of the Mayo recipe from Downshiftology (I like her stuff, too!). Can you let me know when you change it?
The link that is supposed to be for the book Homemade goes to Downshiftology’s recipe for mayonnaise. So does the link for the mayonnaise listed separately. Would you repost the Homemade book link?
How long do you let your rolls rise and then bake? I have a bread recipe I love and think I could use half the recipe for buns instead of sliced bread for the week. 😊
Do you have any recipes for a young living inflammation roller? I have the info you sent me when signing up but don't recall seeing anything like that. I think I heard copaiba is good for inflammation.
a few months ago i made cheese myself for the very first time, it was so much fun, but cost me so much and because it was my first time it didnt turn out great, still had fun though
Where is the recipe for the granola? Two of the links go to the mayo but nothing seems to go to the granola? I looked on the blog but after searching "granola" it didn't come up with anything either.
Yes I don't know where you are but in most of the United States Azure Standard is probably the most affordable place to get it. The way they do shipping is what makes it more affordable but also more difficult for most people. You should check them out to see if it's good for you if you want organic grains in bulk. They sell other health foods but in my opinion they are best for the grains.
Can you do a video of the water kiefer??? I love kombucha but it’s soo expensive. My kids love it too. My husband hates the vinegar taste. I think he make like that better
I've made water kefir for years. The only tricky thing is It does turn into alcohol over time. Not necessarily a problem, but you might not want to serve it to children or people who abstain.
It doesn't last more then a week unless you ferment it. You can add a tablespoon of whey from yogurt or milk kefir (not from cheese) to the recipe and leave it on the counter for about 7 hours before putting it in the fridge and it will last a very long time.
I quit my job after childc#2was born, and we lost half our income. However. I saved alot of money by growing my hair long & not coloring it, selling the 2nd car, hanging clothes to dry, shop yard sales, and cook from scratch. Good decision bc my kids were not raised by daycare... or latch key. Did we have alot of $ or go on nice vacations or have newer car- No! So what.
This video was all about my kitchen staples that I do make over and over haha they are the homemade foods I make rhythmically/are my tried & trues! I’m taking notes though, variety is always good thanks for the feedback :)
First time on ur channel and loved all of these !! And lot of confirmation to make my own like the tortillas. Was about to buy a tortilla press but love that I just used a rolling pin.
Keep trying. I believe in you. It can have a leaning curve and sometimes it's just finding that one recipe that works for you and sticking to it. I make one really good loaf of bread regularly but all other recipes I've tried that have whole grains or sourdough have turned out embarrassingly bad but most of my family thinks I'm great at making bread. (If only they knew the truth😅) It just takes some leaning, trial and error and finding one good recipe.
You have to really have a lot of organization and stick to it. I had a family and worked 50+ hrs a week as a Special Educator. Every Sunday starting at 1 pm I was in the kitchen making chili, stew, casseroles, bread to feed us all week. It was so much easier than coming home exhausted after a long day with students, my own child to raise, and a husband that was on the go as a school administrator. We would eat together then I would grade papers most of the evening. It was the only way I could keep ahead. Just find a designated time and cook away.😊
Kids in the kitchen is one of the most treasured and caring gestures a parent can give their children. The rewards are life long.
An added bonus in making things at home is using far less plastic! Also, when I make yogurt, I always add milk powder to up the protein, and it helps with texture as well. If I expect to be using it in dessert recipes, I’ll either use whole milk powder or cream, but skimmed milk powder is great for standard use.
I make no pound no fail sourkraut.
I use fido jars.
3 tbl salt for 5lbs shredded cabbage.
Fill fido jars and put in cool dark place for 5 to 6 weeks.
Although cabbage makes its own liquid. You do not need to cover cabbage with a brine, using fido jars.
You also dont need to burp fido jars. They are self burping. I make up 30 jars at a time and they just sit in cool dark basement until I need a jar.
No mold no fuss no problem.
Google no pound no faill sourkraut.
A ferment needs to sit for 5 to 6 weeks in order to get the full benefits of the nutrion.
Do you have a link to these no burp fido jars. I see the jars on amazon but it looks like they seal so I'm not sure how they burp on their own.
I bought 15 kg rolled oats this past weekend and then made granola which I gifted to my sisters as a thank you when we visit them a couple of days this week. Love homemade everything!
That sounds amazing!! What’s a thoughtful gift! :)
Those asking for the culture for yogurt. For the 1st time just add 2 oucnes full milk yogurt as the starter. Then, reserve about 2 oz and freeze to use for the next batch. Totally worth it, best yogurt hands down
I highly recommend using the tortilla recipe from grains in small places! They are 100% freshly milled flour, and they are just as soft and supple as with AP. Might be worth a look!
Give sourdough another chance, its way more flexible than everyone makes out. I was so intimidated about the rules and timing for making sourdough when I first started. The more you make it the easier it gets. There are so many different ways to make it and they all work.
I made the Farmhouse on Boone tortillas last week. I did 2 other recipes and then put everything in the refrigerator. The tortillas were in there for 3 days and my family said they were the best ones I have ever made. I also did 50/50 fresh milled and all purpose flour.
I love putting jam in my plain yogurt! 😋
Thanks for sharing! ❤ yes, including the kids and teaching them skills is so helpful as they get older! Adding a grain mill to my kitchen next.
I learned so much from my mother just watching her cook.
It’s definitely a constant learning experience!
It’s cheaper and good/minimal ingredients. I’m into sourdough recipes for some things too but I also bake with yeast because in my opinion it’s still 3-4 ingredients vs store bought version with over 20 ingredients and it’s a way better option than store bought .
1thing i love about this vid. You show these wonky shaped tortillas. This is very encouraging to newbies to see not everything needs to be perfect
A bread machine is also a great way to have the healthy bread but not take forever in the kitchen! I use mine A LOT!
LOVED this video! So helpful and loved the quick moving from one item to the next without a lot of talking. Very well done!
I've been loving homemade corn tortillas. Corn masa, water that's it. A press is definitely with it, easy to find used.
Correction; store bought corn tortillas have a lot of added chemicals too.
It's cheaper to just buy corn tortilla corn flour and much easier and faster than flour. Just mix corn flour, a pinch of salt and warm water. A tortilla press makes ituch easier and faster. Much healthier too.
The best thing is to start with something easy, like cooking dry beans and freezing. them, rather than canned. Make a batch of bisquick, pancake, or onion soup mix. These all use common ingredients, too.
Homemade tortillas are worth the work! So delicious and thankful for the minimal ingredients 🌮
They are SO good. No comparison to store bought.
One trick you can use to make your mayo last a lot longer is to ferment it with a bit of your yogurt whey before putting it in the refrigerator. There is a great recipe in the "nourishing traditions" cookbook.
I love your home made meals, just delicious 😋😋😋😋❤❤
And adding the cost of buying the ingredients for granola for example bulk it’s cheaper in the long run. I reckon. And I wanna make my own one day and make my own food at home.
Your flour looks very coarse, it can be made finer! With the Nutrimill harvest grain mill theres a learning curve. This is what i have learned from experience and other people's tips.
Turn the mill on, tighten the knob clockwise until you hear the stones ticking. Add in the grain and then TURN The knob clockwise more to tighten the stones more. This will result in a very fine flour. (Play around with how much further to go, stop as soon as the flour gets fine.. Dont turn knob too far clockwise Because the stones can jam up with flour).Once almost done milling, turn the knob counter clockwise to loosen the stones.
Repeat this process each time you mill.
Hope this helps❤
I took a screenshot to write on an index card and put in my recipe box. We are saving up for one so this will come in handy. Thanks, internet stranger!
You’re assuming that she 1) doesn’t know how to use her mill to get finer grain and 2) that she wants finer grain.
Love this video! Could you link the recipe book? The link listed is the mayo link. Thank you!
I can't fine the cookbook you display.
Author is Melissa K. Norris
Could you make a video on quicker/easy scratch made dinner recipes for busy weeknights? 🩷
Yes I love this idea!! Thank you!!
Great tips! Healthy snacking is key to staying on track with weight loss.
Love this! I've been wanting to make more things from scratch, but it always felt overwhelming. Starting with one item at a time makes so much sense-thanks for the tip!
What is that flower dispenser thing with the spout that you had
It’s a grain mill.
I love watching you cooking , I do miss your Costco hauls though 😊
You’re so incredibly inspiring! I’ve started to make my own yogurt because of you. I also have 4 young kids. You encourage me to make better meals for them
Just found your channel and really enjoying it!❤. Looking forward to catching up on lots of kitchen videos!!
I got married to my second husband in 2000 and our diet has evolved to a much better diet… nothing like what we use to eat. It was a slow but gradual change and my youngest eats so much better than I ever did at her age.
It's a lot of time but I make bread and flour tortillas as much as I can. You definitely can't beat the flavor/texture. I have never made yogurt but am curious to try.
Hi! Would be very interested in the handmaid book but would you kindly mind correcting the link? It looks like the Mayo link was used twice! Thank you!!
Do you have a video showing specifics of making the homemade tortillas? I’m intimidated but I want to try 😀
Community and sharing homemaking duties will inhibit burnout and spreading ourselves too thinly xoxoxo
Thank you for the ideas. This is my first time watching your videos, but it's definitely not the last! I'm really interested in making some small changes and I'm learning a lot from you. With that said, do you have any advice on how to get rid of extra moisture in closets/cupboards? I'm currently using multiple moisture absorber dehumidifiers that I bought at the store. It's a plastic container you fill with the pellets at the top and once theh absorb moisture they become a liquid in the bottom layer. I don't think it's helping because we still have mustiness in the clothes and the fragrance of the product is also not ideal/possibly toxic. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks 😊
Can you please do quick and easy meals?
What is the recipe book you used for granola?
❤ you should check out the precooker machine for flour tortillas. Your older kids would enjoy helping and it's easy saves 2 of your steps.
Where is the "Homemade Recipe" Book? I did try and open the link, but it was to the mayo recipe and not the book. TY!
I found it on Amazon but the Amazon title is annoying (and doesn't match the book title)
The *actual* title is "Hand Made: The Modern Guide to Made-From-Scratch Living" by Melissa K. Norris but it is listed on Amazon as "Hand Made: The Modern Woman's Guide to Made-From-Scratch Living." Like one of those "The Modern Housewife" books from the fifties. Anyway I don't think I can put in a link, but is currently on sale for $9.99 so that is nice.
@@MirrimBlackfox Thank you Mirrim.
Just discovered you. So glad!
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Would you consider doing a video where you share some of your favourite podcasts or followers that you follow to help with the information you share on your videos. I would love some new people to listen too. Love your channel.
Why don't you try these youtube channels:
Hopewell heights
From scratch farmstead
The From scratch farmhouse
Thank you for this!
What is the name of the book? When I press it the mayonnaise link comes up. Thanks ❤
curious where your mill and and your glass bowl diffuser is from?
These are all totally doable! Thanks!!
Thank you for this video. The stores stop selling the dairy yogurt that I buy so J will have to make my own.
Thank you! I will save so much money and health now!
I have never tried kefir water. I just looked up the recipe with the link you used. Instead of the 3 cups of water do you use 3 cups of grape juice or do you add the grape juice after making the kefir water?
Can I get the link to the recipe book you mentioned?
I'd love to hear you explain the recipe.. as in tell us how to make it
Hi! What’s your water kefir recipe? How much juice are you adding? I bought the same small bottles for my son but not getting the second ferment to work.
Since you make tortillas so much, you may want to invest in a tortilla press! It would also be an easy way for the children to help you cook more ♥️
I love your videos and making more and more from scratch. Can you make a video on what is in your kitchen? From small appliances, utensils, cookware, bakeware, mixing etc? Wanting declutter and simplify my kitchen items but with making from scratch what do you use?? Thanks
started making my own tortillas and haven’t bought any from the store since 😂
So for the first time ever I made home made pizza crust with the kids and it’s was amazing. Hard but amazing lol
I will always make my own pizza crust from now on but I definitely need a kitchen aid because it was hard lol
You just have to have time to cook … I definitely agree but I only make a few things at a time, and still mix in convenience for sanity.
Love your video. I just found you. Where did you get that large glass bowl? What size is it? Thank you.
Can you make a water kefir video? I see it's red what did you add for flavor?
Hi! What is your recipe for raw milk yogurt?
Hi.. new here.. Always looking g for new recipes, can't wait to see what you have..
Hello! This was a great video and encouraging. I am interested in the Handmade recipe book you referenced in your video, but the link you have in the About section is a repeat of the Mayo recipe from Downshiftology (I like her stuff, too!). Can you let me know when you change it?
I made tortillas from scratch for the first time the other day so easy and worth it
The link that is supposed to be for the book Homemade goes to Downshiftology’s recipe for mayonnaise. So does the link for the mayonnaise listed separately. Would you repost the Homemade book link?
What is the shelf live of homemade granola?
Recipe for the keifer water?
A Mexican tortilla press would make your process faster and help them be rounder for burritos and quesadillas
How long do you let your rolls rise and then bake? I have a bread recipe I love and think I could use half the recipe for buns instead of sliced bread for the week. 😊
I don’t see the info on making the raw yogurt and culture used. Would like to know what and how please ❤
What a great video. TY!
Curious to know what your stance on stevia is :)
Its not more expensive if you meal prep... make your own jams and bread and pizza and soups ect. ❤
Would you be able to link the culture for yogurt? Thanks
Do you have any recipes for a young living inflammation roller? I have the info you sent me when signing up but don't recall seeing anything like that. I think I heard copaiba is good for inflammation.
a few months ago i made cheese myself for the very first time, it was so much fun, but cost me so much and because it was my first time it didnt turn out great, still had fun though
PLEASE make another video just like this!!!!!! Just with new items 😂
When I click the link to the book, it takes me to the mayo recipe.
Where is the recipe for the granola? Two of the links go to the mayo but nothing seems to go to the granola? I looked on the blog but after searching "granola" it didn't come up with anything either.
I don't see the link for the granola recipe :(
Could you please do a water kefir video How To
Can you give an estimate of how long each of these items lasts? Is this a weekly task that you replenish?
Can you buy flour,corn and oats in bulk that are organic?? I know especially oats and corn have lots of pesticides on them?
Yes I don't know where you are but in most of the United States Azure Standard is probably the most affordable place to get it. The way they do shipping is what makes it more affordable but also more difficult for most people. You should check them out to see if it's good for you if you want organic grains in bulk. They sell other health foods but in my opinion they are best for the grains.
What brand is your range?
Can you do a video of the water kiefer??? I love kombucha but it’s soo expensive. My kids love it too. My husband hates the vinegar taste. I think he make like that better
I've made water kefir for years. The only tricky thing is It does turn into alcohol over time. Not necessarily a problem, but you might not want to serve it to children or people who abstain.
You should get a tortilla maker from Mexico 🙂↕️ your kids can use it and it’ll be helpful
Also, can I get a link for the flour mill?
It’s called a nutrimill and it’s on Amazon for 429 dollars
It's a nutrimill harvest grain mill, the have a refurbished section where they come up for cheaper from time to time, check their website
How long does the mayo last in fridge?
It doesn't last more then a week unless you ferment it. You can add a tablespoon of whey from yogurt or milk kefir (not from cheese) to the recipe and leave it on the counter for about 7 hours before putting it in the fridge and it will last a very long time.
Lovely video!
when mayonnaise hit $8.99 I learned how to make my own lol
What is the yogurt recipe?
Granola recipe link is actually your mayo link .
I quit my job after childc#2was born, and we lost half our income. However. I saved alot of money by growing my hair long & not coloring it, selling the 2nd car, hanging clothes to dry, shop yard sales, and cook from scratch. Good decision bc my kids were not raised by daycare... or latch key. Did we have alot of $ or go on nice vacations or have newer car- No! So what.
Thank you #SaveSoil #Consciousplanet
I have three kids. I seriously don’t know how women do all this.
One switch at a time 😊
Start slow! It gets easier with practice.
Is a mindset, I also have three kids and work full-time.
I had seven kids and homeschooled. You can cook from scratch! Have your kids help you!
I do as well myself. I make a lot from scratch including body care and laundry soap. It’s a lot draining but well worth it. I do it for them.
I love your videos so much, look forward to them, but to be honest I feel like you always do the same recipes over and over
She didn’t bake any sourdough in this video and hasn’t for a while lol
Agreed. I have been watching for years, but would love some new ideas. Maybe more in depth about kombucha, or house projects.
This video was all about my kitchen staples that I do make over and over haha they are the homemade foods I make rhythmically/are my tried & trues! I’m taking notes though, variety is always good thanks for the feedback :)
@@BeccaBristow can’t wait to keep watching ❤️
First time on ur channel and loved all of these !! And lot of confirmation to make my own like the tortillas. Was about to buy a tortilla press but love that I just used a rolling pin.
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Oh how I relate to cleaning doodle muddy paws. :)
My bread never turns out
Keep trying. I believe in you.
It can have a leaning curve and sometimes it's just finding that one recipe that works for you and sticking to it.
I make one really good loaf of bread regularly but all other recipes I've tried that have whole grains or sourdough have turned out embarrassingly bad but most of my family thinks I'm great at making bread. (If only they knew the truth😅) It just takes some leaning, trial and error and finding one good recipe.