People watching don't look. First it's very obvious as a woman raised on a farm who later owned and managed her own farm, who's canned, gardened, hayed, cooked since I was 7yrs old. The chefs knife the lil fellas got is NOT sharp. Yes it's cuts potatoes, after the boy really presses down, why, so he doesn't run risk of a serious cut. Yet he's getting enough pressure to cut potatoes, learn his food comes from hard work and reap his rewards over winter when his belly is full. As it should be. By time I was 6 I peeled apples for pies, cored stems from strawberries, peeled cukes for pickles, cut tomatoes and most whatever else. This mom is doing Nothing wrong. She's not raising lazy, spoiled kids. Bless you Ma'am. 🙏
I'm from the country and my 5 kiddos learned to use knives, tools and were trained in gun safety and hunted from an early age! My grandkids are now learning from their parents.You have done a fabulous job, don't worry about "ppl from the city" that don't understand country life! 👍🏻
Children and women are prey and the second Amendment rights are for children too. Children who are taught gun safety and responsibility are less likely to grab a gun and kill. They know the power behind the gun when they have fired guns.
I cannot imagine why you would get negative comments on the boys using knives? I’m in awe of how you’ve trained these children to work in the kitchen ❤️
Great to see having the whole family participating in all of this. The kids don't know it yet, but they are learning life skills that will help them throughout their entire lives!
My mother and my Bride always put the potatoes in an old wringer washer along with 2-3 old bath towels and ran it for maybe 10-15 minutes. They came out not only clean, but if fresh-dug, peeled as well!
I raised my sons the same way. Both knew how to buy groceries by price and weight, laundry,, cook and sew. They have grown into great men with many skills and can care for themselves or their loved ones. Basic knife skills was a part of all this. I am so proud of them and you definately on the right path. I even taught my sons to fish, clean, etc their fish and to hunt deer successfully. You go girl!!! From Texas my grandfather always told me i could do anything i want just as good as any man!!
But but but.... The patriarchy!!!! I grew up gardening since 5 years old. Very well domesticated. The world today has been trained to hate real men who do have these skills. The family is the ultimate reward.
Same. My boys have been self sufficient for many years. I wouldn't have it any other way. They still ask dad stuff sometimes but figure most out on their own.
I am watching this crying right now. I remember canning with my mom. Tomatoes, potatoes, green beans, salsa, it didn't matter. I miss my mom. Great job on making lifetime memories with your boys!
As a chef it warms my heart to see children helping in the kitchen!!! I have found that keeping my knife blade wet makes cutting potatoes easier! The starch suctions to the knife. Also, a Santuko knife used properly goes through potatoes easier than a chef knife. There are small Santukos that are great for small hands . Lastly, let the knife do the work. If there is resistance sharpen the blade or use a different style until cutting is easy! ❤
You are a great instructor Mom...thank you 4 sharing the piece on endurance. We tend to let our children quit things to easily these days 4 playtime. Excellent strategy...even with the use of the knife. If you say "no" it increases the interest and curiosity. You've provided an outlet for his interest that is safe while teaching him life skills at the same time. BRAVO 👏 👏
What's with the comments about not letting kids use knives? They're great kids and lemme guess to the people that negatively comment, no knives, everyone is special, everyone has to win, and if more people raised a great family like this maybe America wouldn't be on the verge of collapse
This might finally be the channel that stops me from being afraid to take my new canner out of the box and learn to use it. You make it look so easy! Ive had it on my shelf for years and never opened it. This is my year!
I did the same thing, I was scared to use it for almost 2 years. I watched so many channels and it looked so easy. When I finally opened the boxed and did my first canning, I was hooked. I now own 2 pressure canners and 2 water bath canners. I hope that you took that leap and all turned out well.
As a professional educator, I found myself saying, "Good boy!" and "Well done!" long before you spoke about knives. Gerson is pure magic - give him some chocolate for me!
I love this. I'm a stay-at-home mom, and I thought my 3 year old how to handle a knife after an accident that almost got me very hurt. I get so many rude comments about this. Jasper helps me prepare our dinner most nights. He gets really upset if I leave him out. So better to teach them safety.
I'm glad to see you incorporating the children into the chores . I'm giving a big happy middle finger to the freaked out Karens losing their minds about children using knives. Your children are going to grow up strong and confident. Oh and thank you for showing me how to put potatoes properly !
I think it's vitally important that children learn how to do exactly what you're teaching them. My mom used to say, I've got a lot of children and they have to learn these and the only way to learn is to just do it. GREAT JOB MOM! Just ignore those who have no understanding.
Oh, my! This is a wonderful way to manage those "bum" potatoes after harvest. The scrub brush on a drill and canning them eliminates waste. The old way we did it was just hurry up and eat the "bum" potatoes, but inevitibly many would rot in the basement root cellar. Thank you for sharing your ways and means!💖💖
My kids were also using sharp knives to help me cut the vegetables. Not once did they cut themselves. My youngest was cutting vegetables with me when she was 3 years old as absolutely loved helping. This makes my heart happy to see how your children help. First video I have seen on your channel and I will be subscribing ❤
My garden has taught me through the years that I can leave my potatoes in the ground and dig them when I need them. I have heard about potato blight but I've been doing this for a few years now and I never have to plant potatoes and I never have to store my potatoes. I have dug them up during the snow and it's a very pretty sight to see fresh potatoes laying on top of the white snow. That's the great northwest
Your kids remind me of mine. You're a good mom from what I can see ❤️ My youngest is 11 and has Down Syndrome. She's been proficiently using a knife for a couple of years now. Endeurance is a little harder with her, but shes learning. She's my mini me around the house. My son's father is an Air Force Sargent. My son was completely proficient with a gun and able to hunt safely, clean, and reassemble his gun when he was 9. I respect everyone's parenting choices but in our house we learn young too! We've never had any major accidents and the minor ones have taught them to be more careful.
Tomato storage tip: I dehydrate tomatoes for sauces and use as juice. It uses far less pantry space and saves a lot of labor. You can leave the skins and seeds in the mix if you powder them in the blender before adding back the water. I mostly grow cherry tomatoes which tend to taste more fresh/bright to me when added to recipes VS the usual 'sauce' varieties. And the dry tomatoes can be turned into paste, sauce or juice by adding hot water or broth. The crushed up dried tomatoes also make an awesome pesto when you add pine nuts, garlic, salt, rosemary and olive oil - it tastes a lot like a pizza! I spread it on bread, eggs, chicken, pasta and veggies.
I would like to know more about your dehydration process for tomatoes. When I try to dehydrate tomatoes, they turn out leathery and not conducive to blending into a powder. Maybe you freeze dry them? Can you tell us more?
@@caroleanne8529 Freeze drying would prob be even better for a fresh, bright taste :) But since I'm low-tech... my gas oven stays a constant 110F with just the pilot light. I put the sliced tomatoes (cherry toms in half with cut side up, bigger toms in fat sandwich slices) on top of some parchment paper on a cookie sheet. I put up to 4 trays in the oven and let them dehydrate for a couple days. It does take a while. When ready for powder they will be brittle and snap when bent in half -if they're chewy they're great for snacking but not powdering. Once they are powdered, they'll attract moisture and clump quickly so I don't powder them till right before I need them. They store great for me in a plastic baggie. I do live in a dry climate so I think my dehydrated items are less prone to mold. I do know the tomatoes never get brittle and stay chewy instead if they were ever frozen before dehydrating. They're still fine in soup if I add hot water and blend them in a blender first but the skins and seeds don't always get broken down. So... slightly more chunky instead of smooth.
I’m always so surprised at how many helicopter parents there are. Parenting is so many things…. Teaching, guiding, and standing back and allowing growth. All are needed for happiness and success in life, careers, and personal relationships with others. Your wisdom is admirable
I love your cold-storage room! I’m 74 years old and can’t do as much as I used to. When I was younger, I loved gardening and canning and preserving. And children. I love children, and I love how your children are learning your skills from you!! Watching your video gave me all these wonderful, life-giving things again in my memory. Thank you and may God bless you! ❤
These kids are receiving life lessons on how to grow and can food. Looks like they have all had training. Thank the parents for doing an excellent jobs with these kids.
Ty for sharing. Ppl these days have no idea how their ancestors lived. No bathroom, no running water, butchering their own meat. Our society is very weak. God help us please big trouble ahead folks.
Okay I gotta say, I love the potato scrubber idea! It’s a must try! And you have a lot of good helpers there. I raised all of my kids helping right alongside me. That’s how they learn. My Mother used to say, many hands make light work. All 5 of us girls were always expected to pitch in and help. We had such happy times sitting around the table chatting and singing while we worked.
I recently watched another canner's session on how to dry can potatoes. I decided I'd NEVER go through all that even though I am not fond of wet canned potatoes. You've done it so much more simply and efficiently. Makes me think I want to try it after all!
I'm number 6 of 10. We did everything. From cooking, washing dishes, washing clothes, ironing I even helped my dad change the spark plugs on his chevy car...we did it all. We were happy kids. Coming together as a family was very important. Sad to say that's not the case today...
I love to see other families such as yours teach their children how to live. So many people don't even teach their kids how to wash clothes, make food or clean... they end up coming to my house and then they learn. Great job mom! Those snotty rude complainers can go somewhere else.
I think it's wonderful that you are raising them with these life skills early. When kids are raised from early childhood to respect and use tools properly, they tend to be much more capable in the future. Wonderful job momma!
Thank you for the recipe! It was easy to follow! My son-in-law was given three bags of potatoes that didn't sell at the Farmer's Market and I just canned 11 quarts! Thank you, thank you, thank you!
Wow, that Harrison is GOOD at knives already. I gifted my daughter regular full size sissors when we started doing a lot of crafts. By school her long fingers were very accomplished. This caused no end of jealousy among friends and anger among moms. As school advanced her skills did also. Other children weren't competition for professionalism in finished projects for years. There was issues with people thinking she couldn't do as well as she did. But she pushed me out of all her projects, with a rare allowance of doing one part. To avoid the cooking she took over decorating for our family parties. It was far better than my decorating had been. And got many compliments. I think early confidence causes early growth, and blossoms. Good job with you family.
I admire your parenting and preservation techniques lol. They are learning what they can do, building confidence, and understanding the reward that comes from working hard at something even if and when you may not feel like doing it or doing it anymore! Also, thank you for sharing this method for potatoes!
Thank you for this improved way to can potato’s. I quit canning potatoes because they were too mushy. So excited to do this when we get potato’s this year! Nothing like grabbing a few cans to make a quick meal.
I have washed small potatoes for canning in my washing machine. I run a cycle with just water to get any residual detergent out. Then I run a small load worth of water, add the potatoes, and let the cycle run. Fish the potatoes out when the cycle is done. I run another cycle to rinse the washer afterwards. Works great!
I put a couple of bags of potatoes in my washing machine (no soap) and put them through a short wash. Worked like a charm. If you do carrots & beets & other root veggies, then I'd suggest getting a second washing machine dedicated to just washing veggies.
I love watching you teach your preciousness kids as you work together. I have 3 boys and a girl-all grown. Two of my sons are adopted too. Watching your videos brings back so many memories of having 3 boys so close together in age. I am learning so much from your canning and gardening videos. You are a blessing! Thank you for sharing your knowledge.💗💗
Reminds me so much of when I grew up in a large family. Our food shelves looked so much like this. It’s a great reward to enjoy the fruits of your labor. You’re raising your family right. And a true REAL GODLY church hopefully.
I could tell right away he knew how to use a knife. Its so awesome to see people training and teaching their children how to be independent functioning adults. America would be a different place today if everyone raised their kids like you.
Good job, momma. Those who have negative comments will have children who become self-sufficient much later in life. Children live what they learn. We do an injustice to kids when we don't recognize their abilities at a young age. You provided a PERFECT example of adjusting a chore in an age appropriate way! We need more mommas like you! 💪😊💜
My grands use knives and all kinds of tools and the 1.5 year old helps his dad with the wood splitter! I’m proud that they can do the things they do! More kids need to learn the skills your kids have.
I got so tickled watching the boys celebrate every catch of the football! Children are such a blessing! Thanks for teaching me a new way with canning potatoes. I'm going to give it a try.
thank you for this video. Our children were raised with knives as tools, not toys, clearly taught, demonstrated and discussed. We never had injuries, and they were very comfortable around the kitchen when they were grown. 🙂 I too soak my potatoes to remove starch...but I add just a splash of real lemon or lime...and it prevents the discoloration when they are exposed to the air. Just a thought. You may want to try it.
Thanks for another great video! I always learn something new 😀 When I soak my potatoes for dry canning, I use a bit of lemon juice to combat the potatoes getting brown. I also add the butter and salt to each jar. I would like to try your method of coating the potatoes in the butter and salt. Blessings to you and your family 💕
I didn't know you could dry can potatoes... that's awesome! I did potatoes once and never did it again, too mushy. There's only so much potato soup and mash potatoes that you can eat. Thanks for opening my eyes😊. Love your kids..
I love that you teach your kids proper knife technique. I did that with mine very young. Now he’s in his 30’s and teaches me how to sharpen them. 🤷🏻♀️
You can tell this isn’t Harrison’s first rodeo! 😊 Oh man fresh (or canned) young potatoes fried up in a cast iron skillet! You can taste the love! I’ve been keeping an eye out for a large cast iron kettle. I want to put it on a tripod and cook some large batches of soup outside over an open fire.
@@charlanpennington3989 just got my 12 quart in yesterday! I was going to add a few coats of seasoning to my cast iron griddle but I wanted to wait until I got the new one in so I could do them both at the same time. I almost picked one up at tractor supply. Then someone told me they went woke and sponsored some drag queen show In Waco, Texas. I sat it down and walked out, never to return to their store again! What is wrong with the world!? I love my cast iron but I’m not spending my money with these woke idiots! Now I can’t wait to make a big pot of chili once I get the pot seasoned up! 😀 Thanks for the info! I’m going to check out some of the places that you mentioned for some other cast goodies!
@@sirtango1 please please , if you have a woodstove or fireplace or fire pit and a Dutch oven try bread. It is the most awesome taste, something about the hint of woodsmoke? I did a Barley and spelt trial. Burnt an eighth inch first time. Did a ceramic trivit in the bottom second time with no burning. Put the dough on Heavy parchment to do second rise. I used dollar store parchment and it burnt apart, I may switch to brown paper bag next time, heat Dutch oven and lid 20 min, after moving coals away a bit. Move out of oven, open lid, lift paper with dough in like a sling, replace lid, move back to oven. I did first check at 20 min, needed 21 minutes so it was hotter than expected. Use a thermometer for easier gaging. With butter it was the best I've ever eaten. Really. Have fun!
@@charlanpennington3989 I have some cast iron bread loaf pans that I usually use for loaf style bread. But for cornbread I usually use my cast iron skillets. When I cook bread in the Dutch ovens I use butcher paper for the liner. I put a ring of coals around the bottom and several coals on top of the lid. Then I rotate the oven clockwise and then rotate the top counter clockwise to ensure even heat throughout the cook. If you ever smoke a brisket try using the oily butcher paper from the brisket. You won’t have to worry about it burning and it will give you a little extra flavor! 😁
Great parenting!! You have done an amazing job teaching them using the knife!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 Teaching them life saving techniques specially in this economy!! Blessings 🙌🏻🦋🙏🏻 from Kentucky!!!
I think that you are an amazing mom! Teaching them the value of work while they are helping and still allowing them to be kids and let them play. thank you for teaching me how to dry can potatoes.
Love your family. How your older son exclaims 'I'm gonna get wet' and your younger one, asks the size of the potatos, and you answer that it's too small. Had me in a little laugh :D
I love the way you taught your son. It was great to see him go the extra mile with the potatoes. Oh, and I have been talking about doing things for future me as well. 😊
he does'nt seem to know a thing about knife safety tho. (playing with a book in front of the stove without paying attention was a bad sign to) Kids his age used to work in factories & even mines. I worked lumber mills & etc where I learned... this kid's clearly unsafe & untaught.
I think what and how you're teaching them is marvelous! From the age of four i was in the kitchen cooking, cleaning, doing chores! I stood on a stool and washed dishes too! You are a good mama! I'm 68, a good cook, and never regretted my skills! Your children will thank you!
This technique for doing potatoes is new to me. I've been pressure canning for around 13 years and I don't think I've done potatoes because I don't ever grow enough to make it really efficient. However, I notice that store bought potatoes sprout pretty quickly in the warm house. I really should get my tiny 4 quart pressure canner out and just do a few jars every time I buy potatoes. That will take care of the ones that would sprout and need to be planted. Definitely going to try this soon. Thank you for this very heartwarming tutorial.
The best way I've found to scrub my root vegetables is by wearing a pair of exfoliating gloves. You can find them at dollar stores. Be sure you aren't getting any that come infused with any cleansers or scents (those do exist). Very inexpensive and they are generally stretchy enough to even fit a man's hand. You can wear only one, but I find wearing the pair is faster to scrub and doesn't impede me from doing the things I need to while I'm moving the veggies and containers. I did mark my "veggie exclusive" gloves with a bit of cotton yarn which doubles as a hanging loop for drying. That way they don't accidentally find their way to the shower or the ones from the shower get used on food.
hi family, I've been canning for 30 years and generally follow the FDA regs, but I know enough to know when I can get into gray areas or even way off the farm...and i'm ok with taking that risk as long as I'm fully educated. as far as I know dry canning has not been approved by the FDA or any of the University Food Extention Services in the USA (as a matter of fact everyone freaks out at dry canning)...now that doesn't mean it's not safe, but I think new canners should definetly know this is not approved, maybe mention that for the newbies? That said, can you help me understand where you learned to do this and how you know it's safe? For example I see you dry canned the potatoes but not the green beans... I want to learn more!....many thanks
I don’t want to be the negative one, I feel more comfortable with the FDA guidelines as well. From what I’ve learned, the water is required to 1-evenly distribute the heat and 2-help expel all air from the can (why headspace is important) b/c it does take enough temp at enough time to destroy botulinum spores as well as the absence of oxygen. Headspace, achieved by adding certain liquid, leaves just enough room for expansion but not so much the remaining air is not forced from the jar. Think about it…do you see any commercially prepared dry canned items? Even commercial potatoes are canned in liquid. Industrial canners reach temperatures not safe to attempt with home equipment. Likely safe, not 100% safe. Our food has changed. It has lost nutrients and chemical composition. My pressure canned green beans aren’t near so bright & crisp. Maybe she added acid and WBed? Just research the method you use. Your kitchen, your rules, but also your responsibility. I think this is a beautiful lifestyle and I love to see it promoted and enjoyed, but when we know better we try to do better. -sent with love 😊 I know it’s an incredibly touchy subject. I like to say…I can seal poop in a jar, but just b/c it seals does that make it safe? Nope! I am very happy to see her cans rings off and not stacked. It’s a beautiful cold storage area!
@@debesposito9913 I saw that too....especially dangerous where I live (in Oregon) because botulism spores live in our soil...so potatoes can easily have it on the skin when they are cured. I saw they used the brush technique to try and peel those potatoes but it didn't work great, did it?
I really enjoyed watching this! My grandfather was a farmer who lived on his family's homestead. There were always lots of potatoes in his garden. Even when he was older, he kept a large garden and depended on it.
From New Zealand. I say you are a absolutely incredible amazing mum getting your children involved with chores and responsibilities, preparing children for their future is vital and should be a must. Thank you for sharing. ❤❤❤❤
You're a better mom than I am. I'm so impressed with your willingness to let you kids right in there, especially with the knives. My oldest is 10 and I rarely let him cut anything. I know I need to let them learn but it's so hard to get over my anxiety about them hurting themselves and my desire to have things done my way. Great job momma!
It just takes a little more time to teach knife safety, while peeling and cutting. I was shocked when my grown granddaughter was trying to cut sweet potatoes for Thanksgiving last year. She was actually afraid. I showed her how to safely cut them, explaining each step, as well as always being aware of where your fingers are in relation to the knife.
Loved your video. I am hoping to can some potatoes this year. However, I was reading comments and noted the comments of young people using knifes. You are giving your children a great legacy of cooking skills by allowing them to help. Everyone will eventually have to cook something for themselves. I just cannot understand parents that do not teach their children basic cooking skills. Your children will be proficient in cooking and using knives. I work with children in many different ways. I always find it slightly disconcerting when I see kids that are 13-15 years old and they have no cutting skills, if we are cooking or making food. You kind of watch them and think "Oh heaven help me -they are going to cut their fingers off or cut someone else". Every child needs some basic cooking skills by 11 or 12. You have done well with your children and your canned potatoes. Loved your explanation of pressure canning! Keep on keeping on. Loved your video.
Wow! What a busy family. Your children are learning things that will carry over and be helpful one day when they have families of their own. Thank you for sharing. God bless 😊❤
I loved your comment on hating to can but loving the results. I feel the same way at times. There is nothing more satisfying then seeing all those jars of food on the shelf. The part of canning that I hate the most is cleaning the jars after they are cool and before they are put away.
Beautiful family, God bless you all 🙏🏻 my momma always canned a lot of our food when I was growing up in the 70's wish I could be able to also,, but have physical limitations but will pray on it. Keep up the good work.
This was very interesting thanks!... I was impressed with your son's ability to handle a knife and how well he responds to your instruction. . Also, this is one of those videos that are informative and fun to watch.. I will try to can some potatoes when they flood the stores in the fall. Costco sells huge bags for cheap at that time. Thanks again.
Also my Dad when us 8 kids were younger taught use everything, even my grandmother. I butchered slot of chickens at 9 and 10 years old. These experiences are something I will never forget! My career ended up being Engineering, All types I worked. From the knowledge I learned at home and on my grandparents farm!!! Your videos bring back memories. I didn't play football on the farm, but I did get to ride my uncles quarter hours 16 and1\2 hands high, I would put on the bridle and ride Queens bareback when I was 8,9,and 10 years old even rode her for the round up but then pepe (grandpa would put on the saddle. They were wonderful memories!! I learned a lot!!!
Getting ASMR vibes from the sound of those jars opening, LOVE it.... and way to go with your kids. You can tell you are doing a great job by how cheerful they are to help.
I love the fact that the boys were taught knife safety and how to use them properly. Imagine a kid who has no idea and is still full of curiosity to touch the "bad, or dangerous"things. Imagine they got ahold of one and to avoid Mom or dad they ran away with it, not knowing the damage it could cause
Bless you! It's so refreshing to see little ones pitching in. And as for Harrison helping cut potatoes "kuddos" mom! Glad you explained about knives! These children are learning life skills that will carry into adulthood! Blessings on your ohana! 🥰
This video isn't about canning potatoes, it's about a wonderful family, ❤️👍
I just was thinking the same thing...
This is how kids should be raised, with responsibility and respect
People watching don't look. First it's very obvious as a woman raised on a farm who later owned and managed her own farm, who's canned, gardened, hayed, cooked since I was 7yrs old. The chefs knife the lil fellas got is NOT sharp. Yes it's cuts potatoes, after the boy really presses down, why, so he doesn't run risk of a serious cut. Yet he's getting enough pressure to cut potatoes, learn his food comes from hard work and reap his rewards over winter when his belly is full. As it should be. By time I was 6 I peeled apples for pies, cored stems from strawberries, peeled cukes for pickles, cut tomatoes and most whatever else. This mom is doing Nothing wrong. She's not raising lazy, spoiled kids. Bless you Ma'am. 🙏
I'm from the country and my 5 kiddos learned to use knives, tools and were trained in gun safety and hunted from an early age! My grandkids are now learning from their parents.You have done a fabulous job, don't worry about "ppl from the city" that don't understand country life! 👍🏻
Children and women are prey and the second Amendment rights are for children too.
Children who are taught gun safety and responsibility are less likely to grab a gun and kill. They know the power behind the gun when they have fired guns.
I cannot imagine why you would get negative comments on the boys using knives? I’m in awe of how you’ve trained these children to work in the kitchen ❤️
Thank you for being a refreshing voice!!!
I agree. People have been helicopter parents for these last few decades, but it was very common for children to be doing things like this years ago.
I agree
I totally agree . When my boys were growing up ~ many years ago , it was a natural thing for boys to always carry a pocket knife in their pocket .
These kids give me faith in our future.
Great to see having the whole family participating in all of this. The kids don't know it yet, but they are learning life skills that will help them throughout their entire lives!
Young man, you are beyond awesomeness.. helping your mom is amazing and something you will never forget. So proud of you ❤❤❤
@@catherinevau5086 Yes he is!! PURE AWESOMENESS!!
My mother and my Bride always put the potatoes in an old wringer washer along with 2-3 old bath towels and ran it for maybe 10-15 minutes. They came out not only clean, but if fresh-dug, peeled as well!
I raised my sons the same way. Both knew how to buy groceries by price and weight, laundry,, cook and sew. They have grown into great men with many skills and can care for themselves or their loved ones. Basic knife skills was a part of all this. I am so proud of them and you definately on the right path. I even taught my sons to fish, clean, etc their fish and to hunt deer successfully. You go girl!!! From Texas my grandfather always told me i could do anything i want just as good as any man!!
That’s awesome!!!
Well done and Congratulations
I think it's awesome how you taught your children, helps them grow up being responsible with many skills .
But but but.... The patriarchy!!!! I grew up gardening since 5 years old. Very well domesticated. The world today has been trained to hate real men who do have these skills. The family is the ultimate reward.
Same. My boys have been self sufficient for many years. I wouldn't have it any other way. They still ask dad stuff sometimes but figure most out on their own.
I am watching this crying right now. I remember canning with my mom. Tomatoes, potatoes, green beans, salsa, it didn't matter. I miss my mom. Great job on making lifetime memories with your boys!
As a chef it warms my heart to see children helping in the kitchen!!! I have found that keeping my knife blade wet makes cutting potatoes easier! The starch suctions to the knife.
Also, a Santuko knife used properly goes through potatoes easier than a chef knife. There are small Santukos that are great for small hands .
Lastly, let the knife do the work. If there is resistance sharpen the blade or use a different style until cutting is easy! ❤
Thank you . These are wonderful tips!!
@@Ruthannzimm Thank you for raising the next generation of world leaders!!
You are a great instructor Mom...thank you 4 sharing the piece on endurance. We tend to let our children quit things to easily these days 4 playtime. Excellent strategy...even with the use of the knife. If you say "no" it increases the interest and curiosity. You've provided an outlet for his interest that is safe while teaching him life skills at the same time. BRAVO 👏 👏
Many thanks for the wet Santuko knife tip!❤
@@devaapurna608 you are welcome.
I love that your boy endured through the task even though you didn't ask him to... that the world we need. Thank you for rearing such beautiful souls
What's with the comments about not letting kids use knives? They're great kids and lemme guess to the people that negatively comment, no knives, everyone is special, everyone has to win, and if more people raised a great family like this maybe America wouldn't be on the verge of collapse
I love the work ethic that you have instilled in your kids. I wish there was more of that in this country today.😊
This might finally be the channel that stops me from being afraid to take my new canner out of the box and learn to use it. You make it look so easy! Ive had it on my shelf for years and never opened it. This is my year!
You can do it!
I hope that everything went well with your new canner.
I did the same thing, I was scared to use it for almost 2 years. I watched so many channels and it looked so easy. When I finally opened the boxed and did my first canning, I was hooked. I now own 2 pressure canners and 2 water bath canners. I hope that you took that leap and all turned out well.
I did the same thing with a bread machine.
@@MissBetsyLu I am doing the same with the Instapot.
Harrison’s knife skills are impressive at his age👏👏👏
As a professional educator, I found myself saying, "Good boy!" and "Well done!" long before you spoke about knives.
Gerson is pure magic - give him some chocolate for me!
So glad to see you train your children how to work in and out of the home !! Great job Mom❤
I love this. I'm a stay-at-home mom, and I thought my 3 year old how to handle a knife after an accident that almost got me very hurt. I get so many rude comments about this. Jasper helps me prepare our dinner most nights. He gets really upset if I leave him out. So better to teach them safety.
I'm glad to see you incorporating the children into the chores . I'm giving a big happy middle finger to the freaked out Karens losing their minds about children using knives.
Your children are going to grow up strong and confident.
Oh and thank you for showing me how to put potatoes properly !
So wonderful to see children working and thriving and learning life skills...instead stuck inside playing video games all day..
I think it's vitally important that children learn how to do exactly what you're teaching them. My mom used to say, I've got a lot of children and they have to learn these and the only way to learn is to just do it. GREAT JOB MOM! Just ignore those who have no understanding.
Oh, my! This is a wonderful way to manage those "bum" potatoes after harvest. The scrub brush on a drill and canning them eliminates waste. The old way we did it was just hurry up and eat the "bum" potatoes, but inevitibly many would rot in the basement root cellar. Thank you for sharing your ways and means!💖💖
My kids were also using sharp knives to help me cut the vegetables. Not once did they cut themselves. My youngest was cutting vegetables with me when she was 3 years old as absolutely loved helping. This makes my heart happy to see how your children help. First video I have seen on your channel and I will be subscribing ❤
My garden has taught me through the years that I can leave my potatoes in the ground and dig them when I need them. I have heard about potato blight but I've been doing this for a few years now and I never have to plant potatoes and I never have to store my potatoes. I have dug them up during the snow and it's a very pretty sight to see fresh potatoes laying on top of the white snow. That's the great northwest
The boys playing was a treat to see. Such a blessing to see the support and joy. May God continue to bless you and your beautiful family 🙏🏾
Your kids remind me of mine. You're a good mom from what I can see ❤️ My youngest is 11 and has Down Syndrome. She's been proficiently using a knife for a couple of years now. Endeurance is a little harder with her, but shes learning. She's my mini me around the house. My son's father is an Air Force Sargent. My son was completely proficient with a gun and able to hunt safely, clean, and reassemble his gun when he was 9. I respect everyone's parenting choices but in our house we learn young too! We've never had any major accidents and the minor ones have taught them to be more careful.
Tomato storage tip:
I dehydrate tomatoes for sauces and use as juice. It uses far less pantry space and saves a lot of labor. You can leave the skins and seeds in the mix if you powder them in the blender before adding back the water.
I mostly grow cherry tomatoes which tend to taste more fresh/bright to me when added to recipes VS the usual 'sauce' varieties. And the dry tomatoes can be turned into paste, sauce or juice by adding hot water or broth.
The crushed up dried tomatoes also make an awesome pesto when you add pine nuts, garlic, salt, rosemary and olive oil - it tastes a lot like a pizza! I spread it on bread, eggs, chicken, pasta and veggies.
I would like to know more about your dehydration process for tomatoes. When I try to dehydrate tomatoes, they turn out leathery and not conducive to blending into a powder. Maybe you freeze dry them? Can you tell us more?
@@caroleanne8529 Freeze drying would prob be even better for a fresh, bright taste :)
But since I'm low-tech... my gas oven stays a constant 110F with just the pilot light. I put the sliced tomatoes (cherry toms in half with cut side up, bigger toms in fat sandwich slices) on top of some parchment paper on a cookie sheet. I put up to 4 trays in the oven and let them dehydrate for a couple days. It does take a while. When ready for powder they will be brittle and snap when bent in half -if they're chewy they're great for snacking but not powdering.
Once they are powdered, they'll attract moisture and clump quickly so I don't powder them till right before I need them. They store great for me in a plastic baggie. I do live in a dry climate so I think my dehydrated items are less prone to mold.
I do know the tomatoes never get brittle and stay chewy instead if they were ever frozen before dehydrating. They're still fine in soup if I add hot water and blend them in a blender first but the skins and seeds don't always get broken down. So... slightly more chunky instead of smooth.
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Thank you for the information, I appreciate it.
I’m always so surprised at how many helicopter parents there are. Parenting is so many things…. Teaching, guiding, and standing back and allowing growth. All are needed for happiness and success in life, careers, and personal relationships with others. Your wisdom is admirable
I love your cold-storage room! I’m 74 years old and can’t do as much as I used to. When I was younger, I loved gardening and canning and preserving. And children. I love children, and I love how your children are learning your skills from you!! Watching your video gave me all these wonderful, life-giving things again in my memory. Thank you and may God bless you! ❤
Thank you for these life giving words of encouragement
These kids are receiving life lessons on how to grow and can food. Looks like they have all had training. Thank the parents for doing an excellent jobs with these kids.
What a wonderful mother, homemaker and wife you are. Blessed family! Thank you for the tutorial. ❤
Ty for sharing. Ppl these days have no idea how their ancestors lived. No bathroom, no running water, butchering their own meat. Our society is very weak. God help us please big trouble ahead folks.
Okay I gotta say, I love the potato scrubber idea! It’s a must try!
And you have a lot of good helpers there. I raised all of my kids helping right alongside me. That’s how they learn. My Mother used to say, many hands make light work. All 5 of us girls were always expected to pitch in and help. We had such happy times sitting around the table chatting and singing while we worked.
I love that you are teaching them to work. They will grow up to be very responsible!
I recently watched another canner's session on how to dry can potatoes. I decided I'd NEVER go through all that even though I am not fond of wet canned potatoes. You've done it so much more simply and efficiently. Makes me think I want to try it after all!
I’m so impressed with your ability to pull off those lids by hand!
Right! Lol
I could NEVER do that!
Good job Mum. Your well organized. I always say teach them young and teach them right.
I'm number 6 of 10. We did everything. From cooking, washing dishes, washing clothes, ironing I even helped my dad change the spark plugs on his chevy car...we did it all. We were happy kids. Coming together as a family was very important. Sad to say that's not the case today...
I love how you and your children work together and they are learning so much from you that they can utilize in years to come!😊
I just dry canned potatoes for the first time and they are wonderful.
I love to see other families such as yours teach their children how to live. So many people don't even teach their kids how to wash clothes, make food or clean... they end up coming to my house and then they learn. Great job mom! Those snotty rude complainers can go somewhere else.
I think it's wonderful that you are raising them with these life skills early. When kids are raised from early childhood to respect and use tools properly, they tend to be much more capable in the future. Wonderful job momma!
Thank you for the recipe! It was easy to follow! My son-in-law was given three bags of potatoes that didn't sell at the Farmer's Market and I just canned 11 quarts! Thank you, thank you, thank you!
Wow, that Harrison is GOOD at knives already. I gifted my daughter regular full size sissors when we started doing a lot of crafts. By school her long fingers were very accomplished. This caused no end of jealousy among friends and anger among moms. As school advanced her skills did also. Other children weren't competition for professionalism in finished projects for years. There was issues with people thinking she couldn't do as well as she did. But she pushed me out of all her projects, with a rare allowance of doing one part. To avoid the cooking she took over decorating for our family parties. It was far better than my decorating had been. And got many compliments. I think early confidence causes early growth, and blossoms. Good job with you family.
I admire your parenting and preservation techniques lol. They are learning what they can do, building confidence, and understanding the reward that comes from working hard at something even if and when you may not feel like doing it or doing it anymore! Also, thank you for sharing this method for potatoes!
It’s refreshing to watch children being taught how to live right.❤️🙏🏻❤️ Happy Mother’s Day 💐🌹🌺🌸🌼🌻🕊️❤️
Thank you!!
Thank you for this improved way to can potato’s. I quit canning potatoes because they were too mushy. So excited to do this when we get potato’s this year! Nothing like grabbing a few cans to make a quick meal.
I have washed small potatoes for canning in my washing machine. I run a cycle with just water to get any residual detergent out. Then I run a small load worth of water, add the potatoes, and let the cycle run. Fish the potatoes out when the cycle is done. I run another cycle to rinse the washer afterwards. Works great!
Great idea!
I put a couple of bags of potatoes in my washing machine (no soap) and put them through a short wash. Worked like a charm. If you do carrots & beets & other root veggies, then I'd suggest getting a second washing machine dedicated to just washing veggies.
Never thought of this but now they have those small mini washing machines that would work great if you do a lot of canning
I do, too.
I love watching you teach your preciousness kids as you work together. I have 3 boys and a girl-all grown. Two of my sons are adopted too. Watching your videos brings back so many memories of having 3 boys so close together in age. I am learning so much from your canning and gardening videos. You are a blessing! Thank you for sharing your knowledge.💗💗
I love seeing your boys playing together and just enjoying their lives. They’re all too adorable!
Reminds me so much of when I grew up in a large family. Our food shelves looked so much like this.
It’s a great reward to enjoy the fruits of your labor. You’re raising your family right. And a true REAL GODLY church hopefully.
I could tell right away he knew how to use a knife. Its so awesome to see people training and teaching their children how to be independent functioning adults. America would be a different place today if everyone raised their kids like you.
Good job, momma. Those who have negative comments will have children who become self-sufficient much later in life. Children live what they learn. We do an injustice to kids when we don't recognize their abilities at a young age. You provided a PERFECT example of adjusting a chore in an age appropriate way! We need more mommas like you! 💪😊💜
How cute...Your son kept cutting the potatoes, even though he could have been finished. Good boy!
My grands use knives and all kinds of tools and the 1.5 year old helps his dad with the wood splitter! I’m proud that they can do the things they do! More kids need to learn the skills your kids have.
I got so tickled watching the boys celebrate every catch of the football! Children are such a blessing! Thanks for teaching me a new way with canning potatoes. I'm going to give it a try.
thank you for this video. Our children were raised with knives as tools, not toys, clearly taught, demonstrated and discussed. We never had injuries, and they were very comfortable around the kitchen when they were grown. 🙂 I too soak my potatoes to remove starch...but I add just a splash of real lemon or lime...and it prevents the discoloration when they are exposed to the air. Just a thought. You may want to try it.
Thanks for another great video! I always learn something new 😀 When I soak my potatoes for dry canning, I use a bit of lemon juice to combat the potatoes getting brown. I also add the butter and salt to each jar. I would like to try your method of coating the potatoes in the butter and salt. Blessings to you and your family 💕
Lemon juice is a great idea!!!!
Citric acid tossed in the soaking water works great to keep them from browning.
I love thyme in fried potatoes. I may have to try this method and add thyme to some of the jars.
I didn't know you could dry can potatoes... that's awesome! I did potatoes once and never did it again, too mushy. There's only so much potato soup and mash potatoes that you can eat. Thanks for opening my eyes😊. Love your kids..
So I used your directions and I dry-caned my potatoes today. 😊
I done 10 quarts. 🎉🎉
Thank you for sharing your knowledge to help others. 🙏🏻🙏🏻
I love how everyone has duties and help out... Teaching responsibility starts this young... Bless you all.😁
Your boys are so sweet, love seeing how much you have them evolved in helping and learning responsibilities.
I love how you run your household and your kids are so cute!!
These children are absolutely adorable! Great skills. Very impressed and learned a lot. Ty so much! God bless you
I love that you teach your kids proper knife technique. I did that with mine very young. Now he’s in his 30’s and teaches me how to sharpen them. 🤷🏻♀️
You can tell this isn’t Harrison’s first rodeo! 😊 Oh man fresh (or canned) young potatoes fried up in a cast iron skillet! You can taste the love! I’ve been keeping an eye out for a large cast iron kettle. I want to put it on a tripod and cook some large batches of soup outside over an open fire.
@@charlanpennington3989 just got my 12 quart in yesterday! I was going to add a few coats of seasoning to my cast iron griddle but I wanted to wait until I got the new one in so I could do them both at the same time. I almost picked one up at tractor supply. Then someone told me they went woke and sponsored some drag queen show In Waco, Texas. I sat it down and walked out, never to return to their store again! What is wrong with the world!? I love my cast iron but I’m not spending my money with these woke idiots! Now I can’t wait to make a big pot of chili once I get the pot seasoned up! 😀 Thanks for the info! I’m going to check out some of the places that you mentioned for some other cast goodies!
@@sirtango1 please please , if you have a woodstove or fireplace or fire pit and a Dutch oven try bread. It is the most awesome taste, something about the hint of woodsmoke? I did a Barley and spelt trial. Burnt an eighth inch first time. Did a ceramic trivit in the bottom second time with no burning. Put the dough on Heavy parchment to do second rise. I used dollar store parchment and it burnt apart, I may switch to brown paper bag next time, heat Dutch oven and lid 20 min, after moving coals away a bit. Move out of oven, open lid, lift paper with dough in like a sling, replace lid, move back to oven. I did first check at 20 min, needed 21 minutes so it was hotter than expected. Use a thermometer for easier gaging. With butter it was the best I've ever eaten. Really. Have fun!
@@charlanpennington3989 I have some cast iron bread loaf pans that I usually use for loaf style bread. But for cornbread I usually use my cast iron skillets. When I cook bread in the Dutch ovens I use butcher paper for the liner. I put a ring of coals around the bottom and several coals on top of the lid. Then I rotate the oven clockwise and then rotate the top counter clockwise to ensure even heat throughout the cook. If you ever smoke a brisket try using the oily butcher paper from the brisket. You won’t have to worry about it burning and it will give you a little extra flavor! 😁
@@sirtango1, wonderful, I will be using this!
Great parenting!! You have done an amazing job teaching them using the knife!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 Teaching them life saving techniques specially in this economy!! Blessings 🙌🏻🦋🙏🏻 from Kentucky!!!
I think that you are an amazing mom! Teaching them the value of work while they are helping and still allowing them to be kids and let them play. thank you for teaching me how to dry can potatoes.
Love your family. How your older son exclaims 'I'm gonna get wet' and your younger one, asks the size of the potatos, and you answer that it's too small. Had me in a little laugh :D
I love your cannery! And love that the kids get involved, we need to bring back teaching the kids lifw skills
I love the way you taught your son. It was great to see him go the extra mile with the potatoes. Oh, and I have been talking about doing things for future me as well. 😊
he does'nt seem to know a thing about knife safety tho. (playing with a book in front of the stove without paying attention was a bad sign to) Kids his age used to work in factories & even mines. I worked lumber mills & etc where I learned... this kid's clearly unsafe & untaught.
You have such helpful, lovely children. Thank you for explaining again the reasons for the way things are done. You are a very good teacher. 👍
I think what and how you're teaching them is marvelous! From the age of four i was in the kitchen cooking, cleaning, doing chores! I stood on a stool and washed dishes too! You are a good mama! I'm 68, a good cook, and never regretted my skills! Your children will thank you!
This technique for doing potatoes is new to me. I've been pressure canning for around 13 years and I don't think I've done potatoes because I don't ever grow enough to make it really efficient. However, I notice that store bought potatoes sprout pretty quickly in the warm house. I really should get my tiny 4 quart pressure canner out and just do a few jars every time I buy potatoes. That will take care of the ones that would sprout and need to be planted. Definitely going to try this soon. Thank you for this very heartwarming tutorial.
The best way I've found to scrub my root vegetables is by wearing a pair of exfoliating gloves. You can find them at dollar stores. Be sure you aren't getting any that come infused with any cleansers or scents (those do exist). Very inexpensive and they are generally stretchy enough to even fit a man's hand. You can wear only one, but I find wearing the pair is faster to scrub and doesn't impede me from doing the things I need to while I'm moving the veggies and containers. I did mark my "veggie exclusive" gloves with a bit of cotton yarn which doubles as a hanging loop for drying. That way they don't accidentally find their way to the shower or the ones from the shower get used on food.
hi family, I've been canning for 30 years and generally follow the FDA regs, but I know enough to know when I can get into gray areas or even way off the farm...and i'm ok with taking that risk as long as I'm fully educated. as far as I know dry canning has not been approved by the FDA or any of the University Food Extention Services in the USA (as a matter of fact everyone freaks out at dry canning)...now that doesn't mean it's not safe, but I think new canners should definetly know this is not approved, maybe mention that for the newbies? That said, can you help me understand where you learned to do this and how you know it's safe? For example I see you dry canned the potatoes but not the green beans... I want to learn more!....many thanks
I don’t want to be the negative one, I feel more comfortable with the FDA guidelines as well. From what I’ve learned, the water is required to 1-evenly distribute the heat and 2-help expel all air from the can (why headspace is important) b/c it does take enough temp at enough time to destroy botulinum spores as well as the absence of oxygen. Headspace, achieved by adding certain liquid, leaves just enough room for expansion but not so much the remaining air is not forced from the jar.
Think about it…do you see any commercially prepared dry canned items? Even commercial potatoes are canned in liquid. Industrial canners reach temperatures not safe to attempt with home equipment.
Likely safe, not 100% safe.
Our food has changed. It has lost nutrients and chemical composition. My pressure canned green beans aren’t near so bright & crisp. Maybe she added acid and WBed?
Just research the method you use.
Your kitchen, your rules, but also your responsibility.
I think this is a beautiful lifestyle and I love to see it promoted and enjoyed, but when we know better we try to do better.
-sent with love 😊
I know it’s an incredibly touchy subject.
I like to say…I can seal poop in a jar, but just b/c it seals does that make it safe? Nope!
I am very happy to see her cans rings off and not stacked. It’s a beautiful cold storage area!
They also say it’s not safe to can potatoes with the peel. Check into that. Nice video.
@@debesposito9913 I saw that too....especially dangerous where I live (in Oregon) because botulism spores live in our soil...so potatoes can easily have it on the skin when they are cured. I saw they used the brush technique to try and peel those potatoes but it didn't work great, did it?
@@debesposito9913 the skins were off
Do you mean the FDA that lied to the public about Ivermectin?
I really enjoyed watching this! My grandfather was a farmer who lived on his family's homestead. There were always lots of potatoes in his garden. Even when he was older, he kept a large garden and depended on it.
From New Zealand.
I say you are a absolutely incredible amazing mum getting your children involved with chores and responsibilities, preparing children for their future is vital and should be a must.
Thank you for sharing.
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Thank you!!!
Love your videos and the inclusion of your happy engaged children sharing in the process. So delightful and wholesome.
How you do what you do is why I watch. Don't listen to the crybabies. You are an inspiration!!!❤😊😊😊
You're a better mom than I am. I'm so impressed with your willingness to let you kids right in there, especially with the knives. My oldest is 10 and I rarely let him cut anything. I know I need to let them learn but it's so hard to get over my anxiety about them hurting themselves and my desire to have things done my way. Great job momma!
Thank you!!
It just takes a little more time to teach knife safety, while peeling and cutting. I was shocked when my grown granddaughter was trying to cut sweet potatoes for Thanksgiving last year. She was actually afraid. I showed her how to safely cut them, explaining each step, as well as always being aware of where your fingers are in relation to the knife.
Children are coddled too much today instead of parents taking the time to train children they keep them ignorant!
Thank you for posting this method! I also appreciate so much you showing us how you actually use them! Thank you!!
Love how organized your cold storage is. Looks awesome.
Loved your video. I am hoping to can some potatoes this year. However, I was reading comments and noted the comments of young people using knifes. You are giving your children a great legacy of cooking skills by allowing them to help. Everyone will eventually have to cook something for themselves. I just cannot understand parents that do not teach their children basic cooking skills. Your children will be proficient in cooking and using knives. I work with children in many different ways. I always find it slightly disconcerting when I see kids that are 13-15 years old and they have no cutting skills, if we are cooking or making food. You kind of watch them and think "Oh heaven help me -they are going to cut their fingers off or cut someone else". Every child needs some basic cooking skills by 11 or 12. You have done well with your children and your canned potatoes. Loved your explanation of pressure canning! Keep on keeping on. Loved your video.
Thank you!!!!
Wow! What a busy family. Your children are learning things that will carry over and be helpful one day when they have families of their own. Thank you for sharing. God bless 😊❤
I loved your comment on hating to can but loving the results. I feel the same way at times. There is nothing more satisfying then seeing all those jars of food on the shelf. The part of canning that I hate the most is cleaning the jars after they are cool and before they are put away.
I love seeing how you guys are so active with your children
Prayers❤️
You have great kids. I am so impressed with you and your family. It reminds me of when I cherished this country. It gives me hope for the future!
This was delightful to watch! Your family is precious! Thank you for sharing!
Excellent training in building resilience and endurance! Going the "extra mile" is great training. Thank you!
Beautiful family, God bless you all 🙏🏻 my momma always canned a lot of our food when I was growing up in the 70's wish I could be able to also,, but have physical limitations but will pray on it. Keep up the good work.
What a beautiful sight! Your pantry is so full and colorful! Lots of hard work, but yes, you will be so glad, come winter!
This was very interesting thanks!... I was impressed with your son's ability to handle a knife and how well he responds to your instruction. . Also, this is one of those videos that are informative and fun to watch.. I will try to can some potatoes when they flood the stores in the fall. Costco sells huge bags for cheap at that time. Thanks again.
Also my Dad when us 8 kids were younger taught use everything, even my grandmother. I butchered slot of chickens at 9 and 10 years old. These experiences are something I will never forget! My career ended up being Engineering, All types I worked. From the knowledge I learned at home and on my grandparents farm!!! Your videos bring back memories. I didn't play football on the farm, but I did get to ride my uncles quarter hours 16 and1\2 hands high, I would put on the bridle and ride Queens bareback when I was 8,9,and 10 years old even rode her for the round up but then pepe (grandpa would put on the saddle. They were wonderful memories!! I learned a lot!!!
Getting ASMR vibes from the sound of those jars opening, LOVE it.... and way to go with your kids. You can tell you are doing a great job by how cheerful they are to help.
What an awesome family you have. Your children are a blessing.
I love the fact that the boys were taught knife safety and how to use them properly. Imagine a kid who has no idea and is still full of curiosity to touch the "bad, or dangerous"things. Imagine they got ahold of one and to avoid Mom or dad they ran away with it, not knowing the damage it could cause
Bless you! It's so refreshing to see little ones pitching in.
And as for Harrison helping cut potatoes "kuddos" mom! Glad you explained about knives!
These children are learning life skills that will carry into adulthood!
Blessings on your ohana! 🥰
My favorite part is you showing you actually using the potatoes !!
Yes I need to do more of that!!!