18 Homestead Meals ~ Scratch Cooking for a Large Family ~
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 24 ก.ค. 2024
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Here is the menu for this week:
Sunday 1/9:
- Taco egg casserole and bacon
- Chicken and rice soup
- Steak stir fry
Monday 1/10:
- Biscuits and scrambled eggs
- Baked potato bar
- Meatloaf muffins
Tuesday 1/11:
- Zucchini bread
- Homemade cashew milk
- Hot cocoa and marshmallow fluff
- Nacho Bar
- Chicken pot pie and Butternut squash pie
- Homemade Lemonade
Wednesday 1/12:
- Chia Pudding and Egg Casserole with Veggie Powder from Shead Farm - www.etsy.com/shop/SheadFarm?r... - use code "3rivers" for 10% off
- Tuna and noodles
- Pork roast and potatoes
Thursday 1/13:
- Blueberry muffins
- Sloppy Joes on 30 minute rolls
- Birthday dinner provided by my mom
Friday 1/14:
- Leftovers
- Pizza
- Homegrown sprouts
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Sunday 1/9 0:45
- Taco egg casserole and bacon
- Chicken and rice soup
- Steak stir fry
Monday 1/10 8:03
- Biscuits and scrambled eggs
- Baked potato bar
- Meatloaf muffins
Tuesday 1/11 19:52
- Zucchini bread
- Homemade cashew milk
- Hot cocoa and marshmallow fluff
- Nacho Bar
- Chicken pot pie and Butternut squash pie
- Homemade Lemonade
Wednesday 1/12 35:00
- Chia Pudding and Egg Casserole
- Tuna and noodles
- Pork roast and potatoes
Thursday 1/13 40:57
- Blueberry muffins
- Sloppy Joes on 30 minute rolls
- Birthday dinner provided by my mom
Friday 1/14 50:03
- Leftovers
- Pizza
- Homegrown sprouts
Can you confirm the biscuit recipe. What is powder?
Why do you not use soy sauce??
Unless fermented, soy is extremely bad for you. Just a guess as to why.
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@@user-zw8zw3zo3q probably allergic, I am as well
I was SO touched by your comment about why you give them a cup of espresso. Such a thoughtful mom. AND, to any negative commentors, trust me, it's not going to hurt them at all ;-) Rather, it shows them that their parents understand the effort they willingly put in. It will be a fond memory later in life.
True my grandma used to give us a cup of coffee with milk if we eat all our breakfast 😋
I totally agree. My mom actually used to make me espressos as a young teen when I had a ton of homework or a big test to study for. Best mamas in the world.
My mom gave me coffee that was mostly milk when i was 4 because i wanted to be like her. :) I'm 5'11. We ate mostly out of our garden so i figure that makes up for it.
When I was young, my mother and I would visit an elderly woman. She had very little money and would save every little bit of food that she had left after a meal, even just a bite of something. When we came to visit she would bring out everything from her fridge, even if it was just a little bit of each thing, she would fill the table with pretty little dishes . It was like a real life tea party. Only with coffee!! She was the only one who would give me a cup of coffee (of, course more milk than coffee), making me feel so grown up. Mrs. Illinger was a concentration camp survivor, my mother once told me when I asked about the mark on her arm and that was why she always had kept little bits of food. I didn't understand really what that meant until as a teenager I learned about the Holocaust in school and did alot of reading about it. My heart breaks to think of that kind, loving woman having to go through that horror. I remember her so well and the way she made me feel so grown up and special by just the simple act of pouring me coffee in a pretty little cup. So, yes, the boys will remember. They will also remember mom's loving words.
As a treat my granny would give me half coffee, have milk in one of her beautiful special tea cups and have butter cookies from a tin and those where such special times for me as a child!!!
Honestly, having kids on the counter WITH you teaches them cooking skills and respect for the work you do. I think it is great!
Actually bums on counters is so culturally offensive in so many parts of the world, why are Americans obsessed with sitting on counters.
@@shazza160 different strokes for different folks.
@@shazza160 no one is asking those people to put bums on their counters. People are different.
Please dont ever feel like you have to apologize for the littles on the counter or for anything. We as parents do our best and you know what works for your family. Love that you include the kiddos in making your meals. You are a great mama!
I feel like I’m pretty invested in the beet kraut saga at this point. 😂 the REAL pantry challenge will be seeing if you can finish that off by the end of February!
ha ha
I would probably give up and feed it to the chickens or the compost pile.
Hahaha so true. Yes feed to chickens
Me too! I actually enjoy that kraut myself, but it takes me forever to get through it too.
Yes! Lol
I personally love that you allow your babies on your counter and that you allow your older children to help in the kitchen and that you are fostering Davids love for baking and allow him to experiment. That's how kids learn.
I started a new job recently and several people are giving me a hard time about being "soft spoken" (ie, not being loud? Aggressive? I'm not sure). I was feeling pretty bad about myself, but watching this video helped me so much. I have so much respect and gratitude for you, Jessica, for how you run your home so capably. I would consider you soft spoken! I would also consider you capable, knowledgeable, kind, and a guide and leader in your family. Thank you for showing me that being soft spoken is not a bad thing!
Soft-spoken speaking is wonderful! I am loud and don't intend to be, but that's just my personality. It didn't dawn on me when I would play with my boys and yell and hoop and hollar that I was teaching them to be loud also. Then years later the loudness just drove me crazy! I wish I was soft-spoken. It is very peaceful.
They gave you hard time for it?! Wow! As a naturally loud and explosivr person coming from a loud family.. I am working on being softer every day. So treasure your softness. It is absolutely a gift.
I love how much respect you show your children and let them know what a blessing they are. What a great positive influence you are.
I love that you treat your boys like young men-so many people want kids to walk talk act work like an adult but then treat them like a toddler-respect goes both ways.
Great idea-save freeze kale stems!
I dehydrate all my surplus kale but-the crunch of stems🙌🏻
Adore this "Using up food and filling bellies." And Sunday soup how wonderful! Thank you for sharing with us.
I really admire you cooking from scratch, it’s so refreshing to see a young mom cooking so healthy. Have you thought about creating a cookbook? Kudos to you and your beautiful family:)
If you don't twist the dough cutter the biscuits will rise higher and fluffier. So sweet to see a mother who cooks from scratch!
I want to thank you, I am a new subscriber from New Hampshire! I am now a grandparent and I have raised five home educated contributing citizens to our society. I am very proud of this accomplishment! I now have six grandchildren.
I for one love that your babes are up on the counter “helping”! They are learning so many things as they get their hands into things! My kids and grads all have had their turns up on Oma’s counter and they loved the experience and the now adult children who have kids do the same thing….it’s all about teaching them from the start.
Love your channel! You are a joy to watch and listen to.
Ditto! I had my little guy up on the counter a lot when I was in the kitchen as well. It was just easier for me as well! He enjoyed helping me cook and still does and he's about to be 5!
Me too I love having my kids up on the counter "helping" and talking while I get things done and they learn so much from watching and interacting, I think we need to involve our children more instead of trying to keep them out of the way all the time!
I think it’s sad that someone that chooses to watch your videos would make a negative comment. We need to accept people for who they are and stop judging! I love your videos!
Kids on the counter also draws them into the learning process. Great job, mama!
‘Food is my love language’ resonates so deeply within me! My husband is very self sufficient as well as chronically I’ll (not that you would notice looking at him). He also has the highest metabolism I have ever seen and needs about 3000 calories a day just to keep his weight without any exercise or activity so I cook for him. I can’t do a lot of things to make him feel better but he loves to eat and I love to hear ‘your food tastes better than any restaurant food’! 💜
I posted on the challenge for just one day. Several of my friends, who never heard of you or the challenge joined up. Then I was watching some other TH-cam channels I'm subscribed for gardening and other stuff, and you came up. Several people in the TH-cam community are following the Three Rivers Challenge. Honey, this is spreading like wild fire. Pretty good thing you are doing. And we are really enjoying it too.
Aw, your babies... Hugs!!!!
The espresso thing is such a cute memory for you guys to share! It wont harm them either if they’re not going crazy on it (but that goes for anyone!) how wholesome 💖
I'm from a place where this kind of frugality doesn't exist, food waste is common, healthy eating isn't necessarily the norm, which is sad because famine is in our recent history and still shapes our culture to this day, and we have amazing quality food! So I'm learning from you and planning how I can provide for my family when its my turn to be frugal and provide!
Edit: Also learning from Beckie the Queen of food preservation who sent me here in the first place! Beckie
My kitchen is in the middle of the house. It definitely is the centre of all activities. Even though most of my kids have moved out and starting their own families,when they come home they tend to all gather and sit around the kitchen benches. It’s always loud and fun and love how they all interact while I cook and joke around with them. A bonus is that they can’t help themselves and join in the cooking with me.
I'm not really doing the challenge but it has made me more cognizant of things I need to use. A scoop of protein powder I didnt like got thrown into an oatmeal bake. Chicken that was slightly freezer burned is in a pot for chicken soup. Other things too.
Same here! I’ve had muffin mix in my pantry for months! Used one of them for part of breakfast yesterday and it was a nice treat!
Same here, especially those random cans I get from a good subscription every month. Just made amazing pasta with tuna and tomato sauce. The plan is to go through my cans drawer and have it half empty in a couple of weeks. (Last week I used up 6 cans plus random pasta we don’t really like.)
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My best memories are sitting up on the kitchen counter chatting and helping my mama. 💙💙
I’m in my 30s now and I know not to climb up on the counter, but I certainly let my children climb up and help me!!
Everything looked delicious. You are a great Mom and good cook.
We are a family of six and we all have allergies to dairy, gluten, and egg. We can definitely relate! I also prefer doing leftovers for breakfast over a more traditional breakfast meal😉💕
I can't believe someone would have a problem! I grew up sitting on the counter every evening as my mom cooked. I actually think it is some of my best memories from childhood. My son doesn't sit on counter but has a "helper stand" he stands in and helps me. So much to learn and great times! Love your channel!
I was thinking the same thing, it’s not their household. And I’m sure she’s watching to make sure that they don’t fall. She does a wonderful job in every way. I love this channel.
I am all about kids in the kitchen from the time they can walk BUT I am not now or ever about kids feets and bottoms (or anyones) on the counters where food is prepared, same with ANY animals on the counters or the furniture, or beds etc, most people disagree with me, but I am fine with it, the kids can learn juuuust fine on a chair at your side.
@@chrisfry436 my post mentions that my son uses a helper stand not on the counter but everyone has their opinion and can run their house to their choosing.
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Great video of delicious food as always Jessica!!! Happy belated birthday! Thanks for sharing great recipes
I love watching these videos. I’m getting so many ideas for new ways to use up my preserved food. Thanks for this!
If only every parent were as incredible as you!
Very relatable, encouraging, fun! Thank you putting in the work to film this!
Wonderful options for meals. Happy birthday and you are one busy momma! Thank you!
Happy Belated Birthday, Jessica. Thanks for showing us your menu from the last week. There are so many I want to try. God Bless!
What a wonderful mama you’ve got! ❤️ Happy Birthday!
You are so inspirational. I’ve learned so much from you. We have a very similar homestead situation. Thank you for sharing these videos. I appreciate your time!
You are just an amazing! Thank you for all the wonderful food ideas. 😊
Your meals all looked so great. Happy Birthday Jess 🌷💖
Happy Belated birthday!!!! I love your videos!
Thank you for sharing all of your meals with us.
loved this video - so helpful :) thank you for sharing!
It’s so great to see how you do all the things. You have done such a wonderful job at preparing!
Great ideas! I learned some fun recipes today! Your children are darling too💖
These cooking videos are such great inspiration. So practical and encouraging. Thank you.
Happy Birthday! How sweet of your mom to bring you a full meal and of your husband to make you a cake 🎂 Can’t wait to see what’s on the menu for next week.
Oh, Happy Birthday! Your mom is fantastic, which you already know. And, David making your cake is so sweet. ❤
I enjoy seeing you cook all your home made meals .
Found your biscuit recipe and it’s been a huge life saver for us, thank you so much!! ❤️❤️❤️
Absolutely outstanding. You make it look so easy!
Subscribed! Thanks for the cooking inspiration. You are so resourceful!
Thank you so much for all the meal inspiration! I had the pause the video so many times to jot down recipes 😂 May God bless you and your family!
Thank you for sharing all this recipes. I love your channel. ❤️🙏🏻
First time seeing your video, I enjoyed it 😀 love to tricks you have to make prep a bit easier, like the freeze dried foods especially the rice .
I just love watching your videos, I can’t tell you how blessed I feel and just love watching you
Absolutely my fave video family on you tube. Thanks for sharing so much of life
A lot of great ideas. I’m amazed at how you repurpose everything.
I would love the recipe for your peach salsa. You make beautiful pie crusts. Can’t wait to see what you come up with next!
Wonderful week, great ideas thanks, can't wait till my grandchildren move back here so I can cook for them. We have one that is dairy free, so your recipes are a great help
Hi Jessica! Thank you for sharing all of this. I am a young mama, learning to preserve and steward our food well. It is so helpful to see how you do this and inspires me to keep trying! I just found your channel and am excited to go back through your videos. Blessings!
Happy birthday! I made a peach cobbler last night for breakfast today and thought of you. Loving our home canned spiced peaches. No shopping since Dec 21 and doing fine.
It's amazing all the ingredients you have dried or canned it's great. You make it seem so easy .
Happy birthday!! Thank you for sharing your wonderful recipes with us. And that was sweet of your mom to bring you home cooked meals, and glutton free pumpkin muffins. God bless you and your beautiful family. ,✝️🌍❤️
New subscriber. That was amazing. I’m a picky eater but some of your recipes I’m gonna try.
Hey 👋🏻 Jessica 🌹 Your videos give me SOOOO MANY ideas and SOOOO MUCH PEACE ❤️ Thank you for all of the work you put into videos for we, your viewers enjoy ✨❤️
You’re a blessing to me!! Bless you, Sister!
Happy Birthday. May your next year be blessed and fulfilling.
enjoyed your video your kids are so sweet anyway I well have to try some of your recipes sometime thankyou for sharing them
Your food looks delicious!! I wish I had cooked like this when my kids were little!! Great job Jessica, new subscriber here!!
Thank you so much for the kale stem idea... Never thought of using them in stirfry. 😍
God bless you and your family!❤️❤️❤️ sending love from Tx
I So Much loved this video! Thanks for all you do and helping us momas with ideas on what to cook
Excited to start my Sunday morning with you 😊
You are such a good momma, thanks for sharing ❤️
Glad to have found your channel. I’m going back to see your challenge videos. Great ideas, not just for big families but for two grand parents too! I’ve started making egg casseroles as an easy go to each morning. Thank you!
Totally love all your meals and the way you thought of so much to use the left overs 🥘
Your little one is adorable. I love how he wants to feed himself like everyone else. They seem to grow up faster when they have older siblings to learn from, before you know it he will be getting espresso like the older boys. Nice family!!
Thank you so much for your video!!! So very helpful! I can not have soy so I enjoyed how you made substitution.
This is the first time I watched a video of you. Bravo! Young lady! You and your family seem very happy. Obviously, you are doing it right!
I grew up having apples and popcorn too :) They are delicious together. Everything looks delicious Happy Birthday ! tfs 🥰❄☃☔🌞🏜✝💗
Loving your videos. You all doing this challenge have giving me the push to make more bread products myself. Dusted off my bread machine. So far I've done pizza dough & banana bread. Thank you! Be safe during the coming storm.
I love all these meal choices and hearing why you pick them. Gives me good ideas for my crew!
Great meals and love you don't waste your food. Thank you for sharing. Love this challenge
Really inspiring meals. Thank you for all your work.
Happy birthday! You have a beautiful family
Love all these kid friendly healthy ideas!!
Awh the baby is so cute. Great ideas for saving time with cooking. I will use some of these ideas with my family.
Love the pic of you and your son from the back! Great video as always!
We are just beginning our homesteading journey; thanks for sharing your knowledge and encouragement
Oh man that kale stem trick is awesome!! How the heck did I not think of that!! Love it! New trick up my sleeve! Lol yay!
You made some delicious meals. So good to see go the extra mile with the boys!! Well let me say my children were raised on my counter tops and the bar!! I had 5 children. Let me add they all are excellent cooks! Ty for sharing your video.
As a child I was on the counter and my kids did that too when they were little. I love it 😍
Thank you for the fluff recipe! I'm looking forward to trying it 🙂
Happy birthday, dear Jessica! Many greetings from the Netherlands, Enny
My granddaughter has the broth from her soup in a cup wit a lid and straw. She loves it!
Happy Birthday Jessica!! We share the same birth month as well as my newest grandson who just turned 1. My chickens have just started laying also and what a blessing! Aren't moms the best!! They always seem to know just when and just what is going to be a joy to everyone. Babies on the counter, full bellies and happy faces is what makes a happy home. You are pure joy and wow have you inspired a lot of women to cook what's in their pantries!! Thanks for sharing a little piece of your life!
I love it that your daughter prayed before drinking the hot chocolate!!! Such wonderful ideas for meals.
Such great meals. Thank you for sharing…
We tried your "marshmallow fluff" recipe yesterday on our hot cocoa. It was a hit with my kiddos. Thanks for sharing. 😃
I just 💘 watching your pantry challenge. My grandson loves to watch/assist??? My daughter in law as she prepares meals. They purchased this type of stool/ladder type thing that he can safely climb and it comes right up to the counter!
New subscriber here. Love your channel. Very informative. Those are some big potatoes!!
Happy birthday🎂 God bless!❤🙏xo
Happy Birthday Jessica, hope you had a blessed day and was spoiled. I'm so bummed someone hacked my Instagram account, but thankfully you are doing videos. Thank you for sharing with us your family and what you make.