The little one eating the cocoa mix from the cup is just so cute. Reminds me of when mine were little. Either way they are enjoying the cocoa. Enjoy their wonder while they are small, because they grow up so quickly.
Your children look happy, your hot cocoa looks delicious! I love having freeze dried milk in my totes! It’s delicious! Much better than store bought powdered milk.
What a great video. Love that you showed milking the cow. That brings back memories ❤. What a blessing to be able to freeze dry your own milk. Thank you!
Very much enjoyed getting a glimpse of family farm life in BC. Thanks for sharing your family with us. The hot chocolate recipe looks amazing. Love the simplicity
What a lovely family you have. Thanks for taking us along on this journey. I use a lot of powered milk. We are not milk drinkers so powered milk works best for me. God bless.
Loved seeing start to finish of daily chores on your homestead, God Bless, many don’t realize the hard uncomfortable work it takes to know where our food comes from! then processing to a freeze dried milk! And then to hot chocolate! Love!! Thank you for sharing!
I think you nailed....most people don't get a chance to know the farmer that got that milk/vegetable/fruit to the store! Thank you so much for your kind words!
Oh my! Congratulations on the expected little one. Thank for the dried milk into hot chocolate. From cow to cup. Who doesn't love that. Kate, I watch your vlogs all the time and didn't know you also freeze dried. Thank you to the participants and sponsors for this wonderful collaboration.
Oh my gosh I've been thinking for the last couple of video's that you might be pregnant. Congratulations to you both that's so lovely 😍 you are the second utube channel that I love watching that is expecting ❤️ how exciting 😀
I wish there were more ways to preserve dairy products. The ability to preserve dairy and eggs is a big part of why I hope to get a freeze dryer some day! Thanks for sharing how you freeze dried the milk from your cows!
Preserving our fresh milk with a freeze dryer is something I never thought I'd be adding to the list of why I want a freeze dryer, but here we are...lol.
I have a rule for my kitchen, if you are in the kitchen your hands must be washed. I buy raw milk from one of the local dairy farmers but I never thought about freeze drying it and there is a reason for that - my freeze dryer has not arrived yet. Thank you for sharing the hot chocolate recipe with us. Thank you for being a part of #freezeitfebruary. Have a blessed day.
I love the idea of making dried milk powder. I make a lot of french breads that call for dried milk. I dont have a freeze drier yet, but am looking forward to having one someday. I regularly watch your videos and learn something new all the time. TFS!
It’s the little things that bring us joy. Your family will always remember the time in the kitchen and they are going to know about freeze drying from a young age. I am so new to this world of preserving but I can’t wait for my grandkids to learn too. Thank you.
I WANT A FREEZE DRYER SOOOO BAD! just found your channel and subscribed. I’m in California and I love watching Canadians because it’s so different from US homesteading. Looking forward to seeing more from you!❤
Looks so yummy on a cold winter night. I love the introduction and seeing the children helping. I would have stored the milk on its own. It is such a good idea to have it all mixed up and ready like that. Thank you
My first time visiting your channel you have a beautiful family. My it looks so cold there! I havent milked a cow since i was um.. Many years..lol. Brought back memories. Will subscribe and check out more videos.
I'm new to freeze drying, and I got one for Christmas. So this collaboration has been great for this newbie! I'm learning so many tips, tricks, and recipes, ty.
Your video was not only educational about the freeze drying of the milk process and making the coco with nib powder...But entertaining! I just loved to hear the kids in the back ground, oh and wash your friends wash your hands- heck, I say wash your friend's hands!!!!....no gloves for me either usually. It is wonderful to me when someone doesn't edit out all the real life. I miss little feet and high pitched voices and whys and how comes?!!! I loved your belly rubs and pats! Thank you for this! You all are beautiful! Angela is great for putting this all together ❤ and along with all the sponsors and those terrific prizes 😊
Thank you for participating in this collaboration! I do not yet have a freeze dryer or dairy animals, but this whole collab is giving me even more reasons to save for my freeze dryer. This looks wonderful!
Your milk looks wonderful.Nice to know I don’t have to worry about being on top of the freeze dryer when it completes the cycle. Thank for all of the information. Have a blessed day!
Yes, I find it makes a big difference to my peace of mind to know it's ok to let the freezer dryer finish it's cycle without me having to hover over it!
Thank you for the video. Lovely family!! I am limited on hot cocoa due to allergies and had never considered making it this way - great idea and excellent use of the freeze dryer!
I have really enjoyed freeze drying milk. I have always just pulled the trays out and poured while they were sitting in the machine. Thankfully with no mess; however I love your idea of just freezing it in the trays first. Thank you for sharing.
We buy our A2/A2 Raw milk from an Amish farmer nearby and have been exploring all the ways to preserve it, like cheeses, and freezing. Unfortunately, we won't be able to freeze-dry it until we've purchased a freeze dryer. Thanks for showing us how!
Congratulations Kate & Marius. I can’t wait to see Amos being a adorable big brother 🤗. Kate your vlogs are always kept real. What you share with us is always educational & interesting. Thank you for sharing with us. God keep you all safe 🙏💐
Thank you so much. We appreciate your kind words and we too look forward to seeing Amos as a big brother. I get the feeling he is going to be very protective of "his baby".
I loved seeing your homestead. Thank you for sharing.
We got to see Marius's tender side. Awe, so sweet. Congrats. I love when Christian couples have big fami!ies.
Looks like the kids had fun helping and enjoying the hot chocolate.
They are always so keen to help! I love it.
Most beautiful baby bump ever❤
Congratulations on the pregnancy. Healthy Mama healthy baby.
“Wash your hands friends.” Hahahaaaa! Just keeping it real, lol.
Finally, a way to preserve extra milk when there is an abundance. Thank you for sharing. ❤
The little one eating the cocoa mix from the cup is just so cute. Reminds me of when mine were little. Either way they are enjoying the cocoa. Enjoy their wonder while they are small, because they grow up so quickly.
What's not to love about this? ❤
Yes I'm new to this channel & i really enjoyed seeing the farming side outside feeding & milking the cow.
Welcome aboard! Thanks!
Love the kiddos trying the hot chocolate! Loving this collaboration 😍
I love the collaboration too!!
Oooh so exciting to see there will be another lucky member of your beautiful family. Congrats and looks like you a re taking care!!!!
Thank you so much. And yes I am focusing on taking care of myself!
Eekkkk!!! A new littleone?!!! Congratulations ❤❤ loved the video too haha!! All the best from your Ontario friend!
Thank you so much Ontario friend!!
Your children look happy, your hot cocoa looks delicious! I love having freeze dried milk in my totes! It’s delicious! Much better than store bought powdered milk.
Yes, it's really is a great/useful product to have on hand
I wish I had the ability to have a cow.
I can definitely see the children love the hot chocolate. Love your tip for adding the milk to the tray’s already in the freezer.
Thanks so much! 😊
What a great video. Love that you showed milking the cow. That brings back memories ❤. What a blessing to be able to freeze dry your own milk. Thank you!
I love it when a video brings back fond memories for others. Thank you for sharing that with us.
Very much enjoyed getting a glimpse of family farm life in BC. Thanks for sharing your family with us. The hot chocolate recipe looks amazing. Love the simplicity
Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for joining us here.
A jar of this hot cocoa mix along with some freeze dried marshmallows would make a very nice little gift. Thanks for the inspiration!
Totally a great gift idea!!
What a lovely family you have. Thanks for taking us along on this journey. I use a lot of powered milk. We are not milk drinkers so powered milk works best for me. God bless.
Thanks so much! 😊
I came here from The homesteading family. Loving the #freezedriedfebruary
Thanks for joining us here!
Love you helpers they are so cute!. thanks for sharing with us.
Loved seeing start to finish of daily chores on your homestead, God Bless, many don’t realize the hard uncomfortable work it takes to know where our food comes from! then processing to a freeze dried milk! And then to hot chocolate! Love!! Thank you for sharing!
I think you nailed....most people don't get a chance to know the farmer that got that milk/vegetable/fruit to the store! Thank you so much for your kind words!
Oh my! Congratulations on the expected little one. Thank for the dried milk into hot chocolate. From cow to cup. Who doesn't love that. Kate, I watch your vlogs all the time and didn't know you also freeze dried. Thank you to the participants and sponsors for this wonderful collaboration.
Thanks so much! 😊 Truly appreciate your kind words.
Loved your video and your beautiful family. Thank you
Oh my gosh I've been thinking for the last couple of video's that you might be pregnant. Congratulations to you both that's so lovely 😍 you are the second utube channel that I love watching that is expecting ❤️ how exciting 😀
Yes, I'd say it is very exciting!! Thanks for joining us here.
I wish there were more ways to preserve dairy products. The ability to preserve dairy and eggs is a big part of why I hope to get a freeze dryer some day! Thanks for sharing how you freeze dried the milk from your cows!
I totally agree! It's amazing to me that we don't know more about it really. It's a very new thing to me.
Preserving our fresh milk with a freeze dryer is something I never thought I'd be adding to the list of why I want a freeze dryer, but here we are...lol.
I know....never would have guessed it myself.
Amazing, just amazing. You have beautiful little helpers. When I get my cow, I have to try this. Thanks for sharing your recipe.
Thanks so much!!
Your hot chocolate mix looks so delicious. Can't wait to let the grandkids try it. Thank you for sharing your recipe with all of us.
You are so welcome!
Awesome! Watching this collab has me really wanting a freeze drier!! Thank you for sharing I loved seeing your animals too! 😊❤
You are so welcome! Thank you for joining us here.
Congratulations 🎊 Thanks for the idea of how to use freeze dried milk! My kid loves hot chocolate!
Awesome!
We would love to get raw milk in our area. Haven’t found any yet. Cutest little seals of approval ever. Great video.
I will certainly check out this company! Thank you for sharing their name here.
Great recipe for healthy cocoa, beautiful family and freeze drying instruction all in one! Great colab video, blessings..
Thank you so much!
I loved the tip for pouring the milk into the trays after they were in the freezer. So smart!!
It made a big difference for me...so much easier!
What a wonderful use of your fresh milk. I am sure it helps avoiding waste. Thank you for sharing in the collaboration.
Thank you so much 😊
Beautiful family
Glad to see you can freeze dry milk. Awesome
Yes, it's amazing isn't it!?
I have a rule for my kitchen, if you are in the kitchen your hands must be washed. I buy raw milk from one of the local dairy farmers but I never thought about freeze drying it and there is a reason for that - my freeze dryer has not arrived yet. Thank you for sharing the hot chocolate recipe with us. Thank you for being a part of #freezeitfebruary. Have a blessed day.
That's exciting to have a freeze dryer on the way!! You're lucky to live where it's legal to buy raw milk!! Thanks for joining us here.
Loving all the videos in the collaboration so far! Hot chocolate looks delish!
Such a fun collaboration! If you try the hot chocolate mix you will love it!!
Woohoo!!! Congratulations!!!!🎉🎉🎉🎉
Thank you so much 😀
I love the idea of making dried milk powder. I make a lot of french breads that call for dried milk. I dont have a freeze drier yet, but am looking forward to having one someday. I regularly watch your videos and learn something new all the time. TFS!
Thank you so much for joining us here!!
How great to have your own hot chocolate mix. Nice that you can freeze dry your own raw milk for it.
Yes it is a great addition to our food preservation
Thanks for sharing your chores with us as well as your freeze drying of milk.
You are so welcome!
It’s the little things that bring us joy. Your family will always remember the time in the kitchen and they are going to know about freeze drying from a young age. I am so new to this world of preserving but I can’t wait for my grandkids to learn too. Thank you.
You are most welcome and thank you for your kind words.
I WANT A FREEZE DRYER SOOOO BAD! just found your channel and subscribed. I’m in California and I love watching Canadians because it’s so different from US homesteading. Looking forward to seeing more from you!❤
Thank you so much for joining us here!! You have all that beautiful citrus growing everywhere right?? I'm a wee bit jealous of that.
Awe! What a blessing! I was wondering when I saw your “build a longer table” mug on one of your posts 😏😆🥰
Gosh, I hope our current table will fit us all for a while yet!
Hey Kate! Congrats to you and Marius. I love my Harvest Right freeze dryer.
Thank you!! Yahoo....so glad you are enjoying it! Us too.
I saw that toddler potty in the corner. Solidarity! Trying to work out the potty training kinks with my twins now
Oh boy with twins!! Can't imagine that.
Congrats on the newest family member! Lovely video.
Thank you so much!
Cute kids 🧒 🧒 thanks for the recipe… I will try to do this for my grand kids
My pleasure 😊
Looks so yummy on a cold winter night. I love the introduction and seeing the children helping. I would have stored the milk on its own. It is such a good idea to have it all mixed up and ready like that. Thank you
Yes the kids so love to help and they really love to be able to make their own hot chocolate.
Filling the trays in the freezer beforehand is a brilliant maneuver! 💡
I agree!
Love this idea! When I get a freeze dryer I will be making this for sure.
Exciting! You won't know what to freeze dry first!!
Thank you for participating in freeze dried February and sharing how to freeze dry milk
You are most welcome.
The recommendation to fill the pans in the freezer is a game changer. Thanks for the tip!
Totally was a game changer for me! Glad it was helpful
Love hot chocolate! This is a great idea.
My first time visiting your channel you have a beautiful family. My it looks so cold there! I havent milked a cow since i was um.. Many years..lol. Brought back memories. Will subscribe and check out more videos.
Thank you so much for joining us here!!
I loved the tip to skim the cream before freezing your milk trays. I'm going to give it a whirl with my goat milk! Thank you for sharing. :)
To me it made all the difference. Waaaaaay easier.
Great way to preserve milk. Cocoa mix is a great idea too.
Thank you!
I'm new to freeze drying, and I got one for Christmas. So this collaboration has been great for this newbie! I'm learning so many tips, tricks, and recipes, ty.
Glad it was helpful! Perfect timing for this collaboration!
Your video was not only educational about the freeze drying of the milk process and making the coco with nib powder...But entertaining! I just loved to hear the kids in the back ground, oh and wash your friends wash your hands- heck, I say wash your friend's hands!!!!....no gloves for me either usually. It is wonderful to me when someone doesn't edit out all the real life. I miss little feet and high pitched voices and whys and how comes?!!! I loved your belly rubs and pats! Thank you for this! You all are beautiful! Angela is great for putting this all together ❤ and along with all the sponsors and those terrific prizes 😊
Thank you so much for your kind words!
Love your farm! We've been wanting to freeze milk so this was very timely. Thank you!
Oh excellent. Glad it was helpful
Thanks for participating in the collaboration. I have not yet gotten a freeze dryer. Congrats on the new one!
I really enjoyed being part of the collaboration. Thanks for joining us here.
Ok. Now I need a freeze drier. That hot chocolate mix looks good.
soooooo good!
Great idea! I have some elderly friends and relatives that this would work wonderfully for. Now to get a freeze dryer :)
Yes, that freeze dryer is the clincher. But you could make this recipe with skim milk powder too. It would be slightly different taste but still good.
Congratulations ❤
Thank you for participating in this collaboration! I do not yet have a freeze dryer or dairy animals, but this whole collab is giving me even more reasons to save for my freeze dryer. This looks wonderful!
It's so true! We are using ours way more than I anticipated! Many more things can be freeze dried than I thought.
That looks so good. I want hot chocolate now-lol. I love that you can preserve milk in this way for longer term storage.
It's brilliant given how perishable milk it!
Milk is one thing I need to freeze dry more of. Great idea to turn it into chocolate milk
You will love it!
Wow great video and I loved seeing all the animals. Thanks for sharing
Thanks for joining us here.
This is a great way to preserve milk and that texture is so cool! Thank you for the demonstration.
You are very welcome!
Congratulations!
What a great suggestion to process the freeze dried milk, cane sugar, and cocoa together.
It’s certainly made it easier to have a consistent hot chocolate!! Kids love it.
Your milk looks wonderful.Nice to know I don’t have to worry about being on top of the freeze dryer when it completes the cycle.
Thank for all of the information.
Have a blessed day!
Yes, I find it makes a big difference to my peace of mind to know it's ok to let the freezer dryer finish it's cycle without me having to hover over it!
Absolutely fabulous news, I am sooo excited for you both, congratulations, I can't wait.
The chocolate mix looked fabulous too
We are pretty excited too. The chocolate mix is really good!
congratulations, friend! thanks for another great video!
You are most welcome. Thanks for joining us here.
Yummy hot cocoa! Thanks for the tips on freezing milk and learning that cream doesn't freeze dry well!
You are so welcome!
Thanks for joining and sharing a very practical recipe.
You are most welcome 😊
"Congratulations!"💓👣💓...Love you cocoa mix! Definitely 100% healthier then what you can buy in the store!See you next week!😊
Thanks Judy!!
the fire at the beginning is SO relaxing! The texture of the milk is always so cool!
I totally agree!
I love that you’re making chocolate milk with it! Definitely a winter comfort drink and a great idea for gift giving too!
Yes, it's a got a lot going for it.!
Congratulations 😊
I am so happy for you! The freeze dried cocoa recipe is genius!!
Hello! This was my first time watching your channel. Wish I had a freeze dryer it's all very interesting to me.
Thanks for watching. It's been interesting and fun to have one.
Thank you for sharing how to freeze dry fresh milk and turn it into a healthier form of hot cocoa mix.
You are so welcome!
Thank you for the video. Lovely family!! I am limited on hot cocoa due to allergies and had never considered making it this way - great idea and excellent use of the freeze dryer!
Yes, the freeze dryer is coming in handy in so many ways!!
I have really enjoyed freeze drying milk. I have always just pulled the trays out and poured while they were sitting in the machine. Thankfully with no mess; however I love your idea of just freezing it in the trays first. Thank you for sharing.
Yes, freezing it first certainly avoids a potentially messy situation
Congratulations and that hot coco mix is great
Thank you 😋
Oh! A baby blessing. ♥️
OH MY!! This looks so easy and much healthier that store bought.
Yes, it is easy and can be made with skim milk powder too.
We buy our A2/A2 Raw milk from an Amish farmer nearby and have been exploring all the ways to preserve it, like cheeses, and freezing. Unfortunately, we won't be able to freeze-dry it until we've purchased a freeze dryer. Thanks for showing us how!
Oh that is so great you have a source for raw milk!! At least there are many other ways to preserve it for now. Thanks for joining us here.
Yum! Great Idea for dried milk use!
Indeed!
I have freeze dried raw milk and it turns out great! I hve also freeze dried other dairy products and really like them too. TY.
That's good to know.
I always wanted to see someone doing milk, thank you!
You are most welcome.
I never thought to make hot cocoa mix with the freeze dried milk, it will have to go on my to do list. Thanks for the recipe.
Cool - hope you like it.
Loved this video. Real life. Thanks
This is an awesome idea for my Grandkids when they come over! Thank you Kate!
Hope they love it as much as everyone around here does!
Congratulations Kate & Marius.
I can’t wait to see Amos being a adorable big brother 🤗.
Kate your vlogs are always kept real.
What you share with us is always educational & interesting.
Thank you for sharing with us.
God keep you all safe 🙏💐
Thank you so much. We appreciate your kind words and we too look forward to seeing Amos as a big brother. I get the feeling he is going to be very protective of "his baby".
Looks good. Your kids are so cute!
Thank you!! 😊
Wow. Awesome way to save milk!
It sure is!