Every Sunday morning, I get dressed for church, come downstairs, get my coffee and sit down with your video. I love the way you can make something out of things we wouldn’t. You make homesteading look wonderful. Be blessed!
I fold my scrubs and get my work bags ready for my home care clients ❤❤❤ it’s just my routine , then I go back later in the week and watch again to get recipes 😊
My mom couldn’t get us to eat zucchini. So she started leaving the left over fried zucchini on the table after dinner. When we got hungry later we would walk by the table & grab one to snack on. We all turned into zucchini lovers. Smart momma.
Jessica... My Mom and I picked up 8# of garlic scapes at our local Farmers Market yesterday and followed your waterbath pickled scape recipe from a couple weeks ago. Thank You for all the information you take time to share. I look forward to it every week... and now twice a week. 😀 Your kids are blessed to have you (and Adam) as parents. Happy Sunday!!
You can peel zucchini, slice the entire piece horizontally, scoop out the seeds, then slice into half moons. Then use your favorite apple pie spices/recipe to make a mock apple pie. It looks and tastes exactly like a real apple pie. You can make double crust pie or single crust and crumble topping. SO delicious!
Hello Jessica I have been picking wild blackberries that grow in my backyard I have picked 8 quarts so far over the last 5 days and I still have so many to pick. The wild bunnies love the clover in the yard. Happy Birthday Benjamin. Hope you have a great week.
I also cook outside in the summer. I never use my stove or oven indoors. I’m an empty nester now and live alone, but cooking outside is so much easier and no mess at all in the kitchen. So I totally agree with you on cooking outside. There’s just something about it. I make zucchini brownies with my extra zucchini . There are a lot of recipes online, and oh my goodness they are delicious. I bet your kiddos would love them. Thank you for sharing a bit of your life with us.
Good morning my dear friend, loving the recipes this week!! Listening to you speak is so calming!! I hope you and your family are having a wonderful time at your nephews graduation today, safe travels! Looking forward to seeing you mid week!
Have you ever tried making zucchini flour by péeling the green skin off and then slicing and either dehydrating or freeze drying and then just pulverizing as needed in the food processor. It would give you another non-wheat flour option and be significantly cheaper than other alternative flours. The skins could either be fed to the animals Or season them with salt, garlic or onion powder and perhaps thyme or favorite seasoning let them dry out enough so they arent wet and then fry up like chips. Im thinking those mightbe a start to changing the kids minds about zucchini.
There is no need for you to "work on your pie making skills". Your family doesn't care what it looks like - it tastes good, it's homemade with grown ingredients and so much of mom's care and love - you keep on keeping on!! ♥️♥️♥️
Hi Jessica, I just wanted to say thank you for your videos! I love your calming voice! I grew up in China and we have something called zucchini pancakes. You shred up zucchini and add in eggs and flour, salt and pepper, then cook them like how you cook pancakes. They’re delicious and very nostalgic for me since it was my late grandma’s recipe
Hi Jessica, for an AC. Maybe a mini split system they don't require any duct work to be installed and they have systems that can cover 5 rooms. All depending on the your needs at the moment and cost. Sending love to you and your family from Texas.
I love watching your videos and watching your children be a part of the gardening, cooking, and preserving. I absolutely love how you can make all kinds of food with all kinds of stuff and it's edible and the kids love it. If you would ever make a cookbook I would definitely buy it. Thank you so much for sharing.
We had a storm knock out power while I was cooking-transferred to cast iron and cooked outside-I love it! I do my canning on a camp stove so I’m used to using outside kitchen setup! I’ve seriously thought about getting a blackstone! Time for blueberry picking around here!
I would like for you to share what you call your boring meals. Many of us are busy this time of year and need inspiration for simple meals. I enjoy eating lunch from vegetables and fruit I have just picked. My lunch might consist of raw kohlrabi and a glass of tea. I can't think of anything that I like more than corn on the cob with a little butter and salt and sliced fresh tomatoes. It will be a while, but when sweet potatoes are ready, I like to bake a sweet potato and eat it with a little butter and roasted pecans. I don't know a thing about doing videos on youtube, but I do know that you are my favorite show to watch, and I love your meal ideas. I am sure I would love your "boring" ideas, too!
Hi there Jessica 😊. Sending love and light. You are so amazing! You are so kind to do these videos, with all you have going on. Thank you for all you do. Happy home church day!!! 🎉
Zucchini Pie! Interesting! So I guess you could add different kinds of spices to make different mock pies because zucchini takes on other flavors…. Apple pie, pumpkin pie… what else? What a great idea. Thanks for the video, Jessica! ❤️
A tip for harvesting mulberries is to put an old sheet under the tree and shake the branches. We used to do this as kids when mom asked us to collect them 😊
"Happy Bithday Benji!" 🎉🎈🎉 Jessica, Love how you truly live off the land! That jelly looked so yummy! So much nutrition in all the food you make. Definitely going to try the Zucchini Pie! Ty for sharing all your tips!😊
Zucchini!!!! I made zucchini pie this week too, but mine is more like a breakfast casserole. Another idea for using zucchini is to make mock apple topping. Peel the zucchini, scrape out the seeds, and cut into small bite sized pieces. If you have a recipe for homemade fruit topping, follow the recipe, but swap out the water for apple juice and the white sugar for brown sugar. Add some cinnamon and cook until the syrup thickens, add the zucchini and cook until softened. It’s so good on pancakes or waffles, but doesn’t keep well in the fridge so it needs to be eaten right away.
I look forward to watching all your videos. Thank you for sharing your life and family with us all. I understand it is a busy time of year and you don't want to recording the same thing all the time. However, would it be possible to show us how you use your canned goods in your meal, to give us ideas on how to contiinue emptying jars while still making the most of the fresh produce?
Another thing you can do with Elderflower heads is to make a fritter, you dip the heads into a batter and then deep fry them sprinkle with powdered sugar and enjoy ❤
I live in England, in Hereford countryside. One of my families favourite foraging days out is to collect the elderflower heads to make a years worth of elderflower cordial. The smell in the house that week is so beautiful. The sweet floral drink has always been mine and my children's favourite. I love your videos and look forward to seeing them every week. Thank you for all the time you take to share your lives with us. God bless x
My husband and I enjoy your videos so much! I absolutely love how your entire day is like a prayer....from your early morning routine, cooking breakfast.... the way you care for your precious family....you show your gratitude and love. Sending prayers for your family and thank you for all that you share! You've taught us so much ❤
Zucchini was always the only thing in my garden that critters didn't eat most of. I'm not really a fan, and neither were my kids ( except for sweet desert/bread ). I shredded lots of it and froze the shreds. Determined to make use in a savory dinner dish, I started using it shredded into my tuna pasta casserole instead of peas (or sometimes with peas too). The kids loved it. Pretty simple recipe. Although I also used cheese in my recipe, cheese substitute or no cheese works too. Really enjoy your channel! Happy birthday Benji!❤
I also do some canning outside. When I do Tuna, I have 4 pressure canners going and at a friends house because of the large amount we can. Her garage works wonderful to leave them sit to cool off. Another great video, thank you.
QUICHE - A CLASSY CHEESE PIE Serves: 4-6 Prep time: 10-20 minutes Cook time: 1 hour TO PREBAKE THE PASTRY SHELL, PLACE UNPRICKED PIE SHELL IN 450 DEGREE OVEN FOR 5 -6 MINUTES. I make a basic mix for a 9 inch pie pan of: 3 eggs & 1 1/2 cup milk (I prefer half & half) mix then add add 1 1/2 cups of shredded cheese and 1 cup of cooked meat and/or vegetables. (Leftovers are terrific for inspiring new additions). Add an herb, if you like (I prefer fresh or dry thyme and fresh grated nutmeg). Mix all together and pour custard into a partially baked 9-inch pastry shell. Bake in a 325 degree oven for 50 minutes or till the center is nearly set, (Shake pie gently to check or use the knife in the center if cones out clean it is done). Notes: Let your imagination guide you when it comes to choosing goodies to round out the quiche. Used cooked or canned foods and cube, slice or dice to suit your taste (bacon, ham, sausage, pork, beef, chicken, tuna, broccoli, asparagus, cauliflower, corn, carrots, mushrooms, onion, zucchini, shrimp, crabmeat, or scallops). TO MAKE A MEXICAN FLAVORED CHEESE PIE: 5 eggs 1 cup cottage cheese 1/4 cube butter 1/2 pound jack cheese, grated 1/2 tsp. baking powder 1/8 cup flour 4 oz. diced green chilies Add any other goodies like ham, mushrooms, green peppers, onions, or tomatoes. Bake at 350 degrees for 35-40 minutes
My grandma made zucchini shredded with vanilla, sugar, & cinnamon, in a pancake batter, and fried it like pancakes. We called it chocolate pancakes, because it was brown on the outside. Kids will love it
Happy Birthday Benjamin! Jessica, I read something not too long ago where you can make zucchini flour….since you have a freeze dryer, I think you could. I’ll see if I can find the article and share with you and your subscribers! I may try it 😊 thank you for another great video! I look forward to Sunday mornings and when you throw one in during the middle of the week, that’s even better.
Good sunday morning. I finally have tomatoes.. thanks for the advice. I met a family that has a child who cant have salt. I shared your channel. ❤❤David needs to start sharing his baking. I love when he bakes
We put a tarp around the bottom of the tree. Then give the branches a shake. Then pick up corners and they go to the middle. Drop one side down over a container
No matter what lighting you have, I think all your food looks delicious! Your kids are growing so fast. Love watching the littles be silly. I don't like zucchini as a side either, but my Mom used to coat it with corn meal and fry it like she would fried green tomatoes. That's the only way I would eat it. I do like it baked in desserts as well. I might have to try the pie recipe. Happy Birthday to Benji! He's such a cutie. Have a great week and thanks for sharing another wonderful video!
I love fried zucchini and sometimes will make it into zucchini parm instead of eggplant parm its really good. I've never had fried green tomatoes but have always wanted to since watching the movie Fried Green Tomatoes
I have started drying my zucchini to make flour. You can use it in place of coconut flour in recipes that would be paleo/gf. That zucchini pie looks very interesting! The doughnuts look DELICIOUS! I also have made zucchini relish, both sweet and dill and we really enjoy those. I made some zucchini mock pineapple but haven't used it much. I guess I don't really use pineapple much, but it tastes just right. Regarding your lighting, I believe it is actually the color of your counter that is washing out the color of your foods. I bet if you had a white cloth or maybe a dark cloth under for contrast, the color would show better...but also a hassle that isn't necessary. We know your food is good!
Love my Sunday night catch up with you & your little world. I watch you with your kiddos & wish all children had parents like you guys. Your children are so blessed & it lifts my spirit to see such love.
It was raining yesterday. Picked snap peas, snow peas and strawberries in the rain. I knew some of the strawberries needed to be picked. I had enough strawberries to fill a freeze dryer tray. Today I'll blanch and freeze the snow peas. I gave my nephew and his family almost a gallon bag of snow peas. It was actually nice to harvest in the rain. Brought back childhood memories of playing in the rain. I love zucchini. I'll shred, dice and cook it fresh. Thank you for the wonderful video. I always enjoy them. Have a blessed day.
Definitely going to try the zucchini pie! I'm also going to fry those tiny potatoes that I wondered what to do with - of course to eat them. My elderberry NEVER produces fruit! I get blossoms on many of the bushes and every once in a year, several berries. Not enough to even pull to eat. So, maybe elderberry jelly is the only product but at least I can use it. I love jelly/jam in yogurt for breakfast with bran flakes. YUM You have a really good looking and smiling and happy batch of children!
I love that you forage and the children are learning this skill! I really enjoy foraging for food and medicine from our property. Again, the food looks delicious! Happy belated birthday to Bengi.
My yellow wax beans are coming in! I picked a handful today. Im freezing each handful until i get enough to pressure can. But...im making a meal periodically too. Delicious ❤
Happy birthday Benjamen. Another great video. You make things I would never even think of. I like to document so when im looking for something to make with something I need to use up, I think look at Jessica's notes. Ty for sharing all you do. Love your sweet family.
My grandparents always kept a garden and I remember a few years the zucchini grew in abundance and they gave away so much and still had a ton lol. I think I'd love to try that zucchini pie. My grandparents put shredded zucchini into cookies, breads and my favorite was in the meatloaf, it was delicious in there and also my grandpa made his meatloaf with oats. Happy memories for me...
The repeat is not boring, its almost like practicing the skill or recipes again. Or they are good reminders to try again. The simple things are still wonderful.
I have been waiting, waiting to see more of David’s creations. He is soooo talented in the kitchen! My (just recently deceased SIL) was a Chef 👩🍳 FOREVER! Judi graduated from The CIA in NY. She could whip up a stunning meal with very few ingredients ❤ When I was at the hospital talking with her recently; She asked a question and I replied “that’s because we all LOVE YOU” 🌷🌼✨💓💞💝 Her reply was a resounding: “NO you just LOVE my FOOD!” CORRECT Judi, I said 😃 💖 😘❤️
Your children have beautiful parents and are very blessed with the life you all live. I’m still not convinced about the pie lol. I do think the month long challenge is better in the winter months. Thank you for your videos.
I learn so much from you, Jessica! Never knew about making jelly from clover and elderflowers but I definitely want to try it! I've made mock apple pie with zucchini, but didn't like the texture of the zucchini chunks. I'll have to try your zucchini pie!
Hi Jessica, my kiddo's like zucchini and yellow squash thin sliced sometimes we add onion. Add quite a bit of butter in a Skillet and add both squash (optional onion) and saute with lid on add Salt and pepper. They almost get Carmel color and are so super sweet. Have a great week,thanks for sharing your ideas.
Thank you for all the content you create! I am new to everything and I'm growing my own meat. I have chickens, ducks, quail, and rabbits. I'd love to see more content on how you use things like duck. It's very different with cooking and I'm curious about canning it. Thank you! Happy birthday to the kiddo 🎉
🎉Happy belated birthday wish and prayers Benji!🥳 I pray God's blessings on you, that you will grow strong, healthy, full of joy, and God's love. Enjoy this new year added to your life.🙏🏽 Good job David!👍🏽👏🏽👏🏽 I love zucchini, especially as a cake or bread. 💖💖 I love what you did with the elderberry flower and the cloves, I need to learn more about those natural things.💖💖 Thanks for sharing.👍🏽👍🏽
Definitely going to try zucchini pie. I think I will add spices and bake it up. Yummy I love all the other ideas your followers are giving in the comments. I will be trying all the yumminess. Thank you for sharing your beautiful family, God bless
Happy Birthday Benjamin! Your family makes me smile!! David making those delicious looking donuts, the foraging etc. I am going to try to make red clover jelly with some dried flowers. Also, Rosered Homestead had a recipe last year for zucchini soup and it WAS AMAZING & EASY. I recently dehydrated a bunch of zucchini & made the same soup but with all dried ingredients (zucchini, butter, cream, potato instead of flour,) Delicious & perfect for traveling! That zucchini pie looks so good!!!!
I can’t wait to try the zucchini pie. I’ll definitely use the vitamix, which we did with our pumpkin purée, and the pumpkin spices. Always looking for a way to use the zucchini up.
Zucchini pie wow have not tried that but it looked delicious so will give it a try. Garden here is starting to take off as well so always looking for new ideas. Thank you for sharing.
I saw zucchini pineapple on Homesteading with the Zimmermans. Looks really good. Her children aren’t crazy about zucchini either but they love the zucchini pineapple.
All that amazing, healthy food! YUM! Zucchini is my favorite, but I love squash in general. I just LOVE watching your sweet videos and look forward to them. Thank you for sharing! Blessings...
Hey, Jessica, you may want to try and add some cinnamon to that crumble topping. Cinnamon with any zucchini baked dish is delish and makes it taste like apples.
That all looked really good. I use zucchini in a lot and have made Zucchini latke's (like a burger) but not pie - will have to give that a try. Donuts looked good. Garden looks nice!
Spinach Egg Bake Ingredients: 2 Tbls. butter 2 tsp. minced garlic 1 med. onion chopped 1/4 to 1/2 of a green bell pepper, chopped chopped celery and mushrooms if desired, 3 slices salami, 1 Tbls. Romono or Parmesan cheese 6 eggs & 1 to 1 1/2 Tbls. milk 1/2 cup grated swiss cheese Recipe instructions: Saute all in butter add sweet basil or tarragon. pinch of fresh grated nutmeg, add salt & pepper to taste. Add 3 slices dry salami. add chopped 2 pkgs of frozen spinach which has been thawed, drained and water squeezed out. Pour all into shallow casserole dish. then beat eggs with milk add all the cheeses. Add to casserole dish. Bake at 350 degrees oven till set or may be cooked as an omelet.
Hi Jessica! Happy Birthday to Benjamin! He sparks such joy! What a gem he adds to your family!! Thanks for sharing that zucchini pie recipe! What a fun way to use zucchini! I still have some of my Pineapple zucchini, and some apple and peach pie filling I made from zucchini, I need to use in this pantry challenge. ;) I also just made some AMAZING Rhubarb Chipotle BBQ sauce (I am going to edit). So this mid pantry challenge has been SUPER helpful!! Your garden is looking AMAZING! Oh and what a great idea for the chards too, I have just been adding them to salads, but I am going to try that! Have a blessed day!
Thank you so much for this video! My aunt used to make cobblers like that and the recipe was lost. Thank you for sharing!!! I want to try Pomona's Pectin. I stopped canning jams because of the excess sugar. Thanks for the recommendation. Love the videos. Looking forward to next week.❤
I love zucchini! We use it so many ways. If you think about it, it might just be the only veggie that can be used for any meal of the day and any part of the meal, fom soups to dessert! And I make zucchini relish that everyone seems to like. The only zucchini pie I've ever made was a savory pie with onions and cheese in kind of a savory cobbler crust. I love watching your videos!! I enjoy your family😊
❤❤. You’ve inspired me to can something when I see empty jars on the counter☺️. It helps me not feel overwhelmed during official canning season. Thank you for sharing all your knowledge ❤
I love your creative recipes. That zucchini pie looked delicious. Ans l love the clover/elderberry flower jam. Thanks for sharing with us. I love your videos.
Every Sunday morning, I get dressed for church, come downstairs, get my coffee and sit down with your video. I love the way you can make something out of things we wouldn’t. You make homesteading look wonderful. Be blessed!
I do the same
I fold my scrubs and get my work bags ready for my home care clients ❤❤❤ it’s just my routine , then I go back later in the week and watch again to get recipes 😊
My mom couldn’t get us to eat zucchini. So she started leaving the left over fried zucchini on the table after dinner. When we got hungry later we would walk by the table & grab one to snack on. We all turned into zucchini lovers. Smart momma.
Jessica...
My Mom and I picked up 8# of garlic scapes at our local Farmers Market yesterday and followed your waterbath pickled scape recipe from a couple weeks ago.
Thank You for all the information you take time to share. I look forward to it every week... and now twice a week. 😀 Your kids are blessed to have you (and Adam) as parents.
Happy Sunday!!
You can peel zucchini, slice the entire piece horizontally, scoop out the seeds, then slice into half moons. Then use your favorite apple pie spices/recipe to make a mock apple pie. It looks and tastes exactly like a real apple pie. You can make double crust pie or single crust and crumble topping. SO delicious!
I do this every year. Everyone gobbles it up the same as an apple pie.
Woah that’s so cool, Zuc’s are rolling in hard so thank you!!💗
Thanks for sharing I love zucchini but my hubby and kids aren't the biggest fans so I'll definitely be trying this.
I loved the video. You don't have to make pretty pies, you're a mother of 8 children! Its amazing that you even get a pie done! Happy Birthday Benji💙
Happy Birthday to Benjamin! Yes, he is an infectious ray of sunshine. Such a light.
Have a glorious week!
Hello Jessica I have been picking wild blackberries that grow in my backyard I have picked 8 quarts so far over the last 5 days and I still have so many to pick. The wild bunnies love the clover in the yard. Happy Birthday Benjamin. Hope you have a great week.
I also cook outside in the summer. I never use my stove or oven indoors. I’m an empty nester now and live alone, but cooking outside is so much easier and no mess at all in the kitchen. So I totally agree with you on cooking outside. There’s just something about it. I make zucchini brownies with my extra zucchini . There are a lot of recipes online, and oh my goodness they are delicious. I bet your kiddos would love them. Thank you for sharing a bit of your life with us.
Those little guys picking and eating the mulberries! I love it!
Good morning my dear friend, loving the recipes this week!! Listening to you speak is so calming!! I hope you and your family are having a wonderful time at your nephews graduation today, safe travels! Looking forward to seeing you mid week!
Have you ever tried making zucchini flour by péeling the green skin off and then slicing and either dehydrating or freeze drying and then just pulverizing as needed in the food processor. It would give you another non-wheat flour option and be significantly cheaper than other alternative flours.
The skins could either be fed to the animals Or season them with salt, garlic or onion powder and perhaps thyme or favorite seasoning let them dry out enough so they arent wet and then fry up like chips. Im thinking those mightbe a start to changing the kids minds about zucchini.
There is no need for you to "work on your pie making skills". Your family doesn't care what it looks like - it tastes good, it's homemade with grown ingredients and so much of mom's care and love - you keep on keeping on!! ♥️♥️♥️
Hi Jessica, I just wanted to say thank you for your videos! I love your calming voice! I grew up in China and we have something called zucchini pancakes. You shred up zucchini and add in eggs and flour, salt and pepper, then cook them like how you cook pancakes. They’re delicious and very nostalgic for me since it was my late grandma’s recipe
Hi Jessica, for an AC. Maybe a mini split system they don't require any duct work to be installed and they have systems that can cover 5 rooms. All depending on the your needs at the moment and cost. Sending love to you and your family from Texas.
I love watching your videos and watching your children be a part of the gardening, cooking, and preserving. I absolutely love how you can make all kinds of food with all kinds of stuff and it's edible and the kids love it. If you would ever make a cookbook I would definitely buy it. Thank you so much for sharing.
We had a storm knock out power while I was cooking-transferred to cast iron and cooked outside-I love it! I do my canning on a camp stove so I’m used to using outside kitchen setup! I’ve seriously thought about getting a blackstone! Time for blueberry picking around here!
I would like for you to share what you call your boring meals. Many of us are busy this time of year and need inspiration for simple meals. I enjoy eating lunch from vegetables and fruit I have just picked. My lunch might consist of raw kohlrabi and a glass of tea. I can't think of anything that I like more than corn on the cob with a little butter and salt and sliced fresh tomatoes. It will be a while, but when sweet potatoes are ready, I like to bake a sweet potato and eat it with a little butter and roasted pecans. I don't know a thing about doing videos on youtube, but I do know that you are my favorite show to watch, and I love your meal ideas. I am sure I would love your "boring" ideas, too!
Hi there Jessica 😊. Sending love and light. You are so amazing! You are so kind to do these videos, with all you have going on. Thank you for all you do. Happy home church day!!! 🎉
i think you will have at least 2 kids before your done your a great mom....your family is a joy to watch may god continue to bless you guys
Your children are so beautiful and look so happy. You and Adam are providing such an amazing upbringing for them. Lucky little people. ❤️
I love cooking outside when we’re camping, everything smells better and definitely tastes better
Zucchini Pie! Interesting! So I guess you could add different kinds of spices to make different mock pies because zucchini takes on other flavors…. Apple pie, pumpkin pie… what else? What a great idea. Thanks for the video, Jessica! ❤️
Always a Joy to watch your videos. ❤
A tip for harvesting mulberries is to put an old sheet under the tree and shake the branches. We used to do this as kids when mom asked us to collect them 😊
"Happy Bithday Benji!" 🎉🎈🎉 Jessica, Love how you truly live off the land! That jelly looked so yummy! So much nutrition in all the food you make. Definitely going to try the Zucchini Pie! Ty for sharing all your tips!😊
Happy Birthday Benjamin! God Bless you honey...🎉🎂🍨🥳
Zucchini!!!! I made zucchini pie this week too, but mine is more like a breakfast casserole. Another idea for using zucchini is to make mock apple topping. Peel the zucchini, scrape out the seeds, and cut into small bite sized pieces. If you have a recipe for homemade fruit topping, follow the recipe, but swap out the water for apple juice and the white sugar for brown sugar. Add some cinnamon and cook until the syrup thickens, add the zucchini and cook until softened. It’s so good on pancakes or waffles, but doesn’t keep well in the fridge so it needs to be eaten right away.
I look forward to watching all your videos. Thank you for sharing your life and family with us all. I understand it is a busy time of year and you don't want to recording the same thing all the time. However, would it be possible to show us how you use your canned goods in your meal, to give us ideas on how to contiinue emptying jars while still making the most of the fresh produce?
Another thing you can do with Elderflower heads is to make a fritter, you dip the heads into a batter and then deep fry them sprinkle with powdered sugar and enjoy ❤
I live in England, in Hereford countryside. One of my families favourite foraging days out is to collect the elderflower heads to make a years worth of elderflower cordial.
The smell in the house that week is so beautiful. The sweet floral drink has always been mine and my children's favourite.
I love your videos and look forward to seeing them every week. Thank you for all the time you take to share your lives with us. God bless x
Elderflower cordial is very healing, my son swears it cures him when he is ill
My husband and I enjoy your videos so much! I absolutely love how your entire day is like a prayer....from your early morning routine, cooking breakfast.... the way you care for your precious family....you show your gratitude and love. Sending prayers for your family and thank you for all that you share! You've taught us so much ❤
We dip the elderflowers in batter and bake them in the pan and put some powdered sugar on top! So good!
Zucchini was always the only thing in my garden that critters didn't eat most of. I'm not really a fan, and neither were my kids ( except for sweet desert/bread ). I shredded lots of it and froze the shreds. Determined to make use in a savory dinner dish, I started using it shredded into my tuna pasta casserole instead of peas (or sometimes with peas too). The kids loved it. Pretty simple recipe. Although I also used cheese in my recipe, cheese substitute or no cheese works too. Really enjoy your channel! Happy birthday Benji!❤
I also do some canning outside. When I do Tuna, I have 4 pressure canners going and at a friends house because of the large amount we can. Her garage works wonderful to leave them sit to cool off. Another great video, thank you.
QUICHE - A CLASSY CHEESE PIE
Serves: 4-6 Prep time: 10-20 minutes Cook time: 1 hour
TO PREBAKE THE PASTRY SHELL, PLACE UNPRICKED PIE SHELL IN 450 DEGREE OVEN FOR 5 -6 MINUTES.
I make a basic mix for a 9 inch pie pan of:
3 eggs & 1 1/2 cup milk (I prefer half & half) mix
then add add 1 1/2 cups of shredded cheese
and 1 cup of cooked meat and/or vegetables.
(Leftovers are terrific for inspiring new additions).
Add an herb, if you like (I prefer fresh or dry thyme and fresh grated nutmeg).
Mix all together and pour custard into a partially baked 9-inch pastry shell.
Bake in a 325 degree oven for 50 minutes or till the center is nearly set, (Shake pie gently to check or use the knife in the center if cones out clean it is done).
Notes: Let your imagination guide you when it comes to choosing goodies to round out the quiche. Used cooked or canned foods and cube, slice or dice to suit your taste (bacon, ham, sausage, pork, beef, chicken, tuna, broccoli, asparagus, cauliflower, corn, carrots, mushrooms, onion, zucchini, shrimp, crabmeat, or scallops).
TO MAKE A MEXICAN FLAVORED CHEESE PIE:
5 eggs
1 cup cottage cheese
1/4 cube butter
1/2 pound jack cheese, grated
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/8 cup flour
4 oz. diced green chilies
Add any other goodies like ham, mushrooms, green peppers, onions, or tomatoes.
Bake at 350 degrees for 35-40 minutes
My grandma made zucchini shredded with vanilla, sugar, & cinnamon, in a pancake batter, and fried it like pancakes. We called it chocolate pancakes, because it was brown on the outside. Kids will love it
Happy Birthday Benjamin! Jessica, I read something not too long ago where you can make zucchini flour….since you have a freeze dryer, I think you could. I’ll see if I can find the article and share with you and your subscribers! I may try it 😊 thank you for another great video! I look forward to Sunday mornings and when you throw one in during the middle of the week, that’s even better.
Good sunday morning. I finally have tomatoes.. thanks for the advice. I met a family that has a child who cant have salt. I shared your channel. ❤❤David needs to start sharing his baking. I love when he bakes
We put a tarp around the bottom of the tree. Then give the branches a shake. Then pick up corners and they go to the middle. Drop one side down over a container
No matter what lighting you have, I think all your food looks delicious! Your kids are growing so fast. Love watching the littles be silly. I don't like zucchini as a side either, but my Mom used to coat it with corn meal and fry it like she would fried green tomatoes. That's the only way I would eat it. I do like it baked in desserts as well. I might have to try the pie recipe. Happy Birthday to Benji! He's such a cutie. Have a great week and thanks for sharing another wonderful video!
I love fried zucchini and sometimes will make it into zucchini parm instead of eggplant parm its really good. I've never had fried green tomatoes but have always wanted to since watching the movie Fried Green Tomatoes
Wow! Just look at that beautiful, lush garden! I so enjoy your channel and thankful for the information you share. Happy Birthday Benji! 🎉🎉🎉Blessings!
I have started drying my zucchini to make flour. You can use it in place of coconut flour in recipes that would be paleo/gf. That zucchini pie looks very interesting! The doughnuts look DELICIOUS!
I also have made zucchini relish, both sweet and dill and we really enjoy those. I made some zucchini mock pineapple but haven't used it much. I guess I don't really use pineapple much, but it tastes just right.
Regarding your lighting, I believe it is actually the color of your counter that is washing out the color of your foods. I bet if you had a white cloth or maybe a dark cloth under for contrast, the color would show better...but also a hassle that isn't necessary. We know your food is good!
mock apple zucchini pie....it is wonderful...I also make mock pineapple with zucchini and can it for winter time
Happy Birthday, Benjamin 🎉
Absolutely love your videos and getting to see your beautiful homestead and lives ❤ Happy Sunday, Jessica!
Love my Sunday night catch up with you & your little world.
I watch you with your kiddos & wish all children had parents like you guys. Your children are so blessed & it lifts my spirit to see such love.
It was raining yesterday. Picked snap peas, snow peas and strawberries in the rain. I knew some of the strawberries needed to be picked. I had enough strawberries to fill a freeze dryer tray. Today I'll blanch and freeze the snow peas. I gave my nephew and his family almost a gallon bag of snow peas. It was actually nice to harvest in the rain. Brought back childhood memories of playing in the rain. I love zucchini. I'll shred, dice and cook it fresh. Thank you for the wonderful video. I always enjoy them. Have a blessed day.
This looks so good Jessica! Yum....
Zucchini jelly is fun .
Zucchini boats are fun too.
Zucchini cookies are good too.
Definitely going to try the zucchini pie! I'm also going to fry those tiny potatoes that I wondered what to do with - of course to eat them. My elderberry NEVER produces fruit! I get blossoms on many of the bushes and every once in a year, several berries. Not enough to even pull to eat. So, maybe elderberry jelly is the only product but at least I can use it. I love jelly/jam in yogurt for breakfast with bran flakes. YUM You have a really good looking and smiling and happy batch of children!
I love that you forage and the children are learning this skill!
I really enjoy foraging for food and medicine from our property.
Again, the food looks delicious! Happy belated birthday to Bengi.
That elderflower clover jelly looks delicious! Can't wait to try it!!
You amaze me in your knowledge of making so many things I never knew we could!!! You have the most beautiful hair.
Thank you so much 🤗
My yellow wax beans are coming in! I picked a handful today. Im freezing each handful until i get enough to pressure can. But...im making a meal periodically too. Delicious ❤
Happy birthday to adorable Benjamin!
Happy Birthday to Benji! Watching your kiddos enjoying your pie told me it was delightful. Happy Summer to all!
David can make me donuts anytime! YUM! Happy Birthday Benji!
Love to watch David bake, so enjoy all your challenges
Happy birthday Benjamen. Another great video. You make things I would never even think of. I like to document so when im looking for something to make with something I need to use up, I think look at Jessica's notes. Ty for sharing all you do. Love your sweet family.
Your garden looks so abundant and green, well done!
My grandparents always kept a garden and I remember a few years the zucchini grew in abundance and they gave away so much and still had a ton lol. I think I'd love to try that zucchini pie. My grandparents put shredded zucchini into cookies, breads and my favorite was in the meatloaf, it was delicious in there and also my grandpa made his meatloaf with oats. Happy memories for me...
I never would have thought to put zucchini in meatloaf but I bet it's yummy.
The repeat is not boring, its almost like practicing the skill or recipes again. Or they are good reminders to try again. The simple things are still wonderful.
I have been waiting, waiting to see more of David’s creations. He is soooo talented in the kitchen! My (just recently deceased SIL) was a Chef 👩🍳 FOREVER! Judi graduated from The CIA in NY. She could whip up a stunning meal with very few ingredients ❤ When I was at the hospital talking with her recently; She asked a question and I replied “that’s because we all LOVE YOU” 🌷🌼✨💓💞💝 Her reply was a resounding: “NO you just LOVE my FOOD!” CORRECT Judi, I said 😃 💖 😘❤️
Your children have beautiful parents and are very blessed with the life you all live. I’m still not convinced about the pie lol.
I do think the month long challenge is better in the winter months. Thank you for your videos.
I learn so much from you, Jessica! Never knew about making jelly from clover and elderflowers but I definitely want to try it! I've made mock apple pie with zucchini, but didn't like the texture of the zucchini chunks. I'll have to try your zucchini pie!
This pie looks great! My mom would make a savory zucchini pie with cheese that was super tasty. I will have to try the sweet version!
Hi Jessica, my kiddo's like zucchini and yellow squash thin sliced sometimes we add onion. Add quite a bit of butter in a Skillet and add both squash (optional onion) and saute with lid on add Salt and pepper. They almost get Carmel color and are so super sweet. Have a great week,thanks for sharing your ideas.
Thank you for all the content you create! I am new to everything and I'm growing my own meat. I have chickens, ducks, quail, and rabbits. I'd love to see more content on how you use things like duck. It's very different with cooking and I'm curious about canning it. Thank you! Happy birthday to the kiddo 🎉
I don't make "pretty pies" either. That's how you can tell they're "homemade!" 😅 Happy-go-lucky sweet kids of yours. Happy 🥳 Birthday Benji 🎉🎂🎉
🎉Happy belated birthday wish and prayers Benji!🥳 I pray God's blessings on you, that you will grow strong, healthy, full of joy, and God's love. Enjoy this new year added to your life.🙏🏽
Good job David!👍🏽👏🏽👏🏽
I love zucchini, especially as a cake or bread. 💖💖
I love what you did with the elderberry flower and the cloves, I need to learn more about those natural things.💖💖
Thanks for sharing.👍🏽👍🏽
Definitely going to try zucchini pie. I think I will add spices and bake it up. Yummy I love all the other ideas your followers are giving in the comments. I will be trying all the yumminess. Thank you for sharing your beautiful family, God bless
Zucchini chocolate chip muffins are great too! 👍
Happy Birthday Benjamin! Your family makes me smile!! David making those delicious looking donuts, the foraging etc.
I am going to try to make red clover jelly with some dried flowers.
Also, Rosered Homestead had a recipe last year for zucchini soup and it WAS AMAZING & EASY. I recently dehydrated a bunch of zucchini & made the same soup but with all dried ingredients (zucchini, butter, cream, potato instead of flour,) Delicious & perfect for traveling!
That zucchini pie looks so good!!!!
David's doughnuts look amazing.
I can’t wait to try the zucchini pie. I’ll definitely use the vitamix, which we did with our pumpkin purée, and the pumpkin spices. Always looking for a way to use the zucchini up.
Thanks for answering my canning question about canning outside. I am hoping to have an outdoor kitchen for next year.
It's just so lovely to watch your videos. We are moving soon and will have a garden. Cannot wait!
David's donuts look stupendous!
Zucchini pie wow have not tried that but it looked delicious so will give it a try. Garden here is starting to take off as well so always looking for new ideas. Thank you for sharing.
I saw zucchini pineapple on Homesteading with the Zimmermans. Looks really good. Her children aren’t crazy about zucchini either but they love the zucchini pineapple.
All that amazing, healthy food! YUM! Zucchini is my favorite, but I love squash in general. I just LOVE watching your sweet videos and look forward to them. Thank you for sharing! Blessings...
Hey, Jessica, you may want to try and add some cinnamon to that crumble topping. Cinnamon with any zucchini baked dish is delish and makes it taste like apples.
Such a good feeling from watching your videos. Thank you for sharing!
Happy Birthday wishes to little Benjamin ! The zucchini pie is a great idea I may try with the pumpkin spice
Such delicious heathy meals and love your foraging with your beautiful children ! Blessings! Val C
Jessica, we have just started growing rainbow chard and I tried your chard, bacon and egg and loved it. Thank you
I would love this recipe and your pie crusts look way better than mine have ever been.
I made elderflower jelly for the first time this week. I'll have to try the clover with it next year.
Elderbery syrop is great on its own, you just add water, lemon juice, sugar and you have a great lemonade, my family lovers it
You can also make jelly from violets...peony...lilacs...dandelions...honeysuckle...redbud...rosehips
YES, rejoice always :)) Thank you
That all looked really good. I use zucchini in a lot and have made Zucchini latke's (like a burger) but not pie - will have to give that a try. Donuts looked good. Garden looks nice!
I enjoy every video I’m amazed how much things your get done
That Levi is such a comedian. He loves the camera! Makes me giggle everytime
He's quite the ham 🤣
Spinach Egg Bake
Ingredients: 2 Tbls. butter
2 tsp. minced garlic
1 med. onion chopped
1/4 to 1/2 of a green bell pepper, chopped
chopped celery and mushrooms if desired, 3 slices salami, 1 Tbls. Romono or Parmesan cheese
6 eggs & 1 to 1 1/2 Tbls. milk
1/2 cup grated swiss cheese
Recipe instructions: Saute all in butter add sweet basil or tarragon. pinch of fresh grated nutmeg, add salt & pepper to taste. Add 3 slices dry salami. add chopped 2 pkgs of frozen spinach which has been thawed, drained and water squeezed out. Pour all into shallow casserole dish. then beat eggs with milk add all the cheeses. Add to casserole dish. Bake at 350 degrees oven till set or may be cooked as an omelet.
Hi Jessica! Happy Birthday to Benjamin! He sparks such joy! What a gem he adds to your family!! Thanks for sharing that zucchini pie recipe! What a fun way to use zucchini! I still have some of my Pineapple zucchini, and some apple and peach pie filling I made from zucchini, I need to use in this pantry challenge. ;) I also just made some AMAZING Rhubarb Chipotle BBQ sauce (I am going to edit). So this mid pantry challenge has been SUPER helpful!! Your garden is looking AMAZING! Oh and what a great idea for the chards too, I have just been adding them to salads, but I am going to try that! Have a blessed day!
Thank you so much for this video! My aunt used to make cobblers like that and the recipe was lost. Thank you for sharing!!! I want to try Pomona's Pectin. I stopped canning jams because of the excess sugar. Thanks for the recommendation. Love the videos. Looking forward to next week.❤
I love zucchini! We use it so many ways. If you think about it, it might just be the only veggie that can be used for any meal of the day and any part of the meal, fom soups to dessert! And I make zucchini relish that everyone seems to like. The only zucchini pie I've ever made was a savory pie with onions and cheese in kind of a savory cobbler crust.
I love watching your videos!! I enjoy your family😊
❤❤. You’ve inspired me to can something when I see empty jars on the counter☺️. It helps me not feel overwhelmed during official canning season. Thank you for sharing all your knowledge ❤
I love your creative recipes. That zucchini pie looked delicious. Ans l love the clover/elderberry flower jam. Thanks for sharing with us. I love your videos.