i worked my whole life, since I was a child babysitting, working full time during high school and college. When my children were little i worked 1 full time and 1 only on Saturday but when they were older it was more. My degree is in health care then i went back to get the state & national certification in pharmacology and still worked in a hospital. then 5 years ago I was in a accident that was Not my fault but im the one left injured. I broke my back, both my knees and scattered bones here and there. My mother did not cook or bake and if it didn't come out of a box, jar or can only needing to be heated or boiled she didn't feed it to us. I taught myself how to cook and bake simple things and breads but nothing elaborate. Now unable to go to work and my children grown, i started watching videos. I am learning so much from your videos both in the kitchen and in the garden i started. I haven't had one in at least 40 years alongside my dad's. My husband scoffed at my requests for good soil and compost but as we dug up our sweet potatoes and I made him stuffed peppers from those i grew he's changed his mind. Im working on a "stocked" pantry and drying herbs i grew along with some I've never used before. Thank You for showing those of us who didn't have any teachers to show us as we were growing up how. How to grow them, how to use them, how to cook them and how to preserve them. You have brought so much joy to this woman!
I’m home too. I quit my job during the pandemic to stay at home with my 2 daughters. I worked 17 years as a medical assistant but my husband and I decided for me to stay home. I cook everything from scratch as well. Also during the pandemic my husband got very I’ll and needed surgery, now he working and we decided it would be better for me to stay home. I absolutely love it. I didn’t stay with my daughters in the beginning but now I won’t go back. Our perspective on life really changed. Thanks so much for these recipes.
The choice for me to stay home is one we've never regretted. The sacrifices are worth it. Perspective really changes things! Glad to hear you love it too
It’s a lot of work! People just dont give credit to women who choose to stay at home. I was raised with Mom at home and a Grandma too! It was comforting to know Mom & Grandma we’re home if I got sick at school and had to come home. I noticed my Mom…she was always working, always. It’s a 24/7 job. As I grew, I was able to help my Mom and I loved it. She really was a great women…raised 5 kids, & took care of all of us (8) people in a three bedroom home. The old cliché fits my Mom…she could make a penny scream..😂 and she did!
I swear this must be a video from God today. This morning I put on some videos about meals on a budget and turned them off because it made me realize why especially poor people are sick and overweight. All the budget friendly meals were filled with mainly beans rice and store bought pasta. And in moderation that would be fine but it was ALL that. And with my families sensitivities and gut issues it’s not possible to eat just that and honestly I don’t prefer so many carbs in my meals. So I am so excited to see you and heathers videos today. Thanks a bunch. God bless.
I totally get that! In moderation yes, those ingredients are fine but goodness, food is our medicine. Eating well doesn't have to be expensive, I think people just need someone to teach them and show them how. I too deal with a lot of sensitivities so I try to create meals that are customizable! Blessing to you
With the rising cost of food, I tend to buy meats/poultry when they are on for buy one get one free or 1/2 price. I stock up and I never throw out bones. They go back in the freezer for broth stock..
One of my favorite things to cook is a pork roast with LOTS of vegetables. Then leftovers are turned into pulled pork or a soup with fresh spices, beans and whatever else needs used up. Enchilada casserole is another great use of the leftovers. Remaking the previous leftovers is how centuries of folks survived. Please keep this series going- i know many need it.😊
I keep a stocked pantry. I truly believe spending the money stocking is so much cheaper than ordering in or constantly going out to eat because there’s nothing at home to eat. I didn’t always love helping my mom or Grandma cook as a child but I’m grateful to them now because I can throw food together without a recipe and feed my family.
I subscribe to all your videos. I’ve always put my family & home first. Always loved cooking & caring for my children. I wish more are able to feed their families more nutritious & healthy meals. Family & Home should always come first Thank You ❤️
So inspiring! I love frugal/budget meals. I've just made the chicken and dumplings for my family, we love it! Crazy to be eating such a Winter dish in the middle of summer, it's been 41C here in my part of Australia, but it looked so good I couldn't resist! 100% worth the sweat equity 😅 Thank you
I used up some crusty bread rolls and the end of a cutting loaf yesterday. I sliced them up, buttered them and put the stood up in a dish. I threw in sultanas and some sugar over the top, then mixed a couple of eggs and some milk together, enough to squish the bread into to soak into the bread. I then baked it for 20-30mins on 180/gas 5/ 380?. Bread and butter pudding, delicious way to use up stale bread/ croissants/ brioche etc.
I loved the meals in this video. Going to try to make bread in bulk. My gardening tip is to check your ph levels when your plant isn’t growing fruit or is struggling. Also dill to fight against earwigs.
Kelsey, it would never have occurred to me to thaw a whole chicken, reserve specific cuts, then make broth with the rest for (near) immediate consumption plus pick the remaining meat for yet another meal. Broth doesn't always have to be made in quantity for canning. Huh. What an excellent idea! Thank you.
Bravo to all women who stay at home and live on one income. Yep..ya go without some things, but I wonder….do you really? Putting your family first is critical today…children need parents more than they think
My Serbian husband would say his ancestors invented cabbage rolls. My Norwegian mother disputes this. Cabbage rolls are a universal favorite. Cabbage roll hot dish is so so great! Thank you for a very sweet and informative video. ❤️
I did one recently which was very good.. Sauce very similar. However the leaves were wilted and layered like with a lasagna. I think I will shred the cabbage next time. Thank you.
It is always to be vigiliant with prices as inflation is at its worst, it is the same here in England need to grow more veg next year and flowers. love making bread, i have a stocked Pantry and keep adding to it when their are bargains to be had. xxx
Thank you for the ideas! Your cabbage casserole made me think of stuffed peppers. Now I want stuffed peppers😂. My husband and I were just talking about needing to make more bread at home , thank you for the recipe! I found your channel a few months ago and I really enjoy your content
Happy Friday Kelsey! I am 100% confident that I’ll be making these recipes and my husband will be very pleased too! Thank you for always providing the recipes along with helpful tips or ways to ‘pivot’. The bread looked so easy and pretty quick making it a great option for so many meals. Grants face when he looked at the camera was so cute. He reminds me of our son (also the baby of the family and who is 36 now) who had the same playful, energetic personality. I will watch Heather’s video too, thank you so much for sharing. You are a blessing and a joy to watch. God Bless you friend.
Azure standard is great for saving money too. I always look at their sale section and see what I can do with that stuff. They have great deals on bulk flour for baking too!
I love all of the 5 meals that you made. So simple which I like. So many add a lot of ingredients, especially a lot of spice which my husband and I are not fond of. I have all of the ingredients that are listed in your meals. I have not every made any kind of bread.
I love that you used the same ingredients for all of the meals for the most part. It is hard for a single person to really make good meals that are different but out of the same items. Thank you
Great recipes. Simplicity is the best!! Haven't checked out Heather's recipes yet, but will head that way. Happy the two of you share from the heart with so much joy. Blessings.
I actually keep freezer bags and keep adding scraps for making stock. I haven't tried processing in the canner yet but I put it in canning jars in the freezer. It's the best!
Great recipe ideas! I haven't purchased meat from the grocery store in ages. I'm just too concerned about what is in it that isn't listed on the label. I buy meat from local butchers and Butcher Box. I feel that making a whole chicken as part of a budget-friendly menu is one of the wisest things I've done. I've also learned how to "part" the chicken and used the bones for bone broth. Thanks for our hard work in putting this together.
Thank you! I’m with you on the meat. We are grateful we have the means to purchase local! It’s really quite sad what has been done to the food industry.
Thank you so much for this video! I’ll be trying these recipes too. My 8 year old son loves the taco soup recipe and says it’s his absolute favorite dinner. Thank you! ❤️
I keep all my veggie scraps (onions, celery & carrots) in a freezer bag and keep it in the freezer for stock. Can you eat the pasta and bread because of your health issues?
Definitely inspired me. Two I make already but looking forward to the soup. I am an old Pgh girl, so your recipes are familiar. Definitely doing the bread this weekend. Ty
Great video with some good-looking meals. Idid almost the same think, Kelsey, with chicken broth. I had some breasts on the bone and was going to cut the meat off ( they were huge) and toss the bones into the pot where I was starting some broth. Not thinking, I put the entire piece in the pot. I realized too late. And I don't have 2 young chuldren or a homestead to care for! Oh, well it was delicious in soup.😊
After cooking for 50 years it is getting boring to say the least. Nice to see a few new combos to try! Seeing your milk container makes me even more homesick. Here in MN raw milk is not allowed and I miss it and all the variables of milk in good old PA! Thanks for sharing.
One of my favorite things to cook is a pork roast with LOTS of vegetables. Then leftovers are turned into pulled pork or a soup with fresh spices, beans and whatever else needs used up. Enchilada casserole is another great use of the leftovers. Remaking the previous leftovers is how centuries of folks survived. Please keep this series going- i know many need it.😊
i worked my whole life, since I was a child babysitting, working full time during high school and college. When my children were little i worked 1 full time and 1 only on Saturday but when they were older it was more. My degree is in health care then i went back to get the state & national certification in pharmacology and still worked in a hospital. then 5 years ago I was in a accident that was Not my fault but im the one left injured. I broke my back, both my knees and scattered bones here and there. My mother did not cook or bake and if it didn't come out of a box, jar or can only needing to be heated or boiled she didn't feed it to us. I taught myself how to cook and bake simple things and breads but nothing elaborate. Now unable to go to work and my children grown, i started watching videos. I am learning so much from your videos both in the kitchen and in the garden i started. I haven't had one in at least 40 years alongside my dad's. My husband scoffed at my requests for good soil and compost but as we dug up our sweet potatoes and I made him stuffed peppers from those i grew he's changed his mind. Im working on a "stocked" pantry and drying herbs i grew along with some I've never used before. Thank You for showing those of us who didn't have any teachers to show us as we were growing up how. How to grow them, how to use them, how to cook them and how to preserve them. You have brought so much joy to this woman!
I’m home too. I quit my job during the pandemic to stay at home with my 2 daughters. I worked 17 years as a medical assistant but my husband and I decided for me to stay home. I cook everything from scratch as well. Also during the pandemic my husband got very I’ll and needed surgery, now he working and we decided it would be better for me to stay home. I absolutely love it. I didn’t stay with my daughters in the beginning but now I won’t go back. Our perspective on life really changed. Thanks so much for these recipes.
The choice for me to stay home is one we've never regretted. The sacrifices are worth it. Perspective really changes things! Glad to hear you love it too
It’s a lot of work! People just dont give credit to women who choose to stay at home. I was raised with Mom at home and a Grandma too! It was comforting to know Mom & Grandma we’re home if I got sick at school and had to come home. I noticed my Mom…she was always working, always. It’s a 24/7 job. As I grew, I was able to help my Mom and I loved it. She really was a great women…raised 5 kids, & took care of all of us (8) people in a three bedroom home. The old cliché fits my Mom…she could make a penny scream..😂 and she did!
I swear this must be a video from God today. This morning I put on some videos about meals on a budget and turned them off because it made me realize why especially poor people are sick and overweight. All the budget friendly meals were filled with mainly beans rice and store bought pasta. And in moderation that would be fine but it was ALL that. And with my families sensitivities and gut issues it’s not possible to eat just that and honestly I don’t prefer so many carbs in my meals. So I am so excited to see you and heathers videos today. Thanks a bunch. God bless.
I totally get that! In moderation yes, those ingredients are fine but goodness, food is our medicine. Eating well doesn't have to be expensive, I think people just need someone to teach them and show them how. I too deal with a lot of sensitivities so I try to create meals that are customizable! Blessing to you
I agree,It never fails to astound me when I see videos filled with convenience foods and processed junk.
With the rising cost of food, I tend to buy meats/poultry when they are on for buy one get one free or 1/2 price. I stock up and I never throw out bones. They go back in the freezer for broth stock..
One of my favorite things to cook is a pork roast with LOTS of vegetables. Then leftovers are turned into pulled pork or a soup with fresh spices, beans and whatever else needs used up. Enchilada casserole is another great use of the leftovers. Remaking the previous leftovers is how centuries of folks survived.
Please keep this series going- i know many need it.😊
We do too! I also like to make a pork Ragu over noodles with some of the leftover meat or a paprika sour cream pork (paprikash) over noodles
I keep a stocked pantry. I truly believe spending the money stocking is so much cheaper than ordering in or constantly going out to eat because there’s nothing at home to eat. I didn’t always love helping my mom or Grandma cook as a child but I’m grateful to them now because I can throw food together without a recipe and feed my family.
Yes and Amen. Learning to keep and use a pantry is a lost art. I so hope people see its importance, especially now.
We live on one income as well. I am at home with our daughter. I like to make our food from scratch, since I am at home and I can do it.
It’s such a great way to save money and so good for you 🤍
I really believe eating well on a budget is an art. Thank you for sharing these yummy looking recipes.
You are so welcome! Thank you ☺️
I subscribe to all your videos. I’ve always put my family & home first.
Always loved cooking & caring for my children.
I wish more are able to feed their families more nutritious & healthy meals.
Family & Home should always come first
Thank You ❤️
So inspiring! I love frugal/budget meals. I've just made the chicken and dumplings for my family, we love it! Crazy to be eating such a Winter dish in the middle of summer, it's been 41C here in my part of Australia, but it looked so good I couldn't resist! 100% worth the sweat equity 😅 Thank you
I really appreciate that you use healthy, unprocessed foods in your meals. Your recipes seem easy to follow and look great! 😊
Thank you so much 🤍
I used up some crusty bread rolls and the end of a cutting loaf yesterday. I sliced them up, buttered them and put the stood up in a dish. I threw in sultanas and some sugar over the top, then mixed a couple of eggs and some milk together, enough to squish the bread into to soak into the bread. I then baked it for 20-30mins on 180/gas 5/ 380?. Bread and butter pudding, delicious way to use up stale bread/ croissants/ brioche etc.
I loved the meals in this video. Going to try to make bread in bulk. My gardening tip is to check your ph levels when your plant isn’t growing fruit or is struggling. Also dill to fight against earwigs.
Kelsey, it would never have occurred to me to thaw a whole chicken, reserve specific cuts, then make broth with the rest for (near) immediate consumption plus pick the remaining meat for yet another meal. Broth doesn't always have to be made in quantity for canning. Huh. What an excellent idea! Thank you.
I always make broth from my Costco rotisserie chicken. 😊
Bravo to all women who stay at home and live on one income. Yep..ya go without some things, but I wonder….do you really? Putting your family first is critical today…children need parents more than they think
Yes to this. The sacrifices are worth it, and truly don't feel like sacrifices if your perspective is in the right place
My Serbian husband would say his ancestors invented cabbage rolls. My Norwegian mother disputes this. Cabbage rolls are a universal favorite. Cabbage roll hot dish is so so great! Thank you for a very sweet and informative video. ❤️
Very inspiring. That cabbage casserole looks delish.
Your son is so adorable I appreciate this video so much. Your very good at teaching.
The cabbage roll casserole definitely looks worth trying 👍
It’s a good one! Enjoy ☺️
I did one recently which was very good.. Sauce very similar. However the leaves were wilted and layered like with a lasagna. I think I will shred the cabbage next time. Thank you.
It is always to be vigiliant with prices as inflation is at its worst, it is the same here in England need to grow more veg next year and flowers. love making bread, i have a stocked Pantry and keep adding to it when their are bargains to be had. xxx
Wonderful recipes! Thank you! Yes please more recipes. 😊Val C
Mmm that cabbage roll casserole looks great.
Thank you for the ideas! Your cabbage casserole made me think of stuffed peppers. Now I want stuffed peppers😂. My husband and I were just talking about needing to make more bread at home , thank you for the recipe! I found your channel a few months ago and I really enjoy your content
Happy Friday Kelsey!
I am 100% confident that I’ll be making these recipes and my husband will be very pleased too! Thank you for always providing the recipes along with helpful tips or ways to ‘pivot’. The bread looked so easy and pretty quick making it a great option for so many meals.
Grants face when he looked at the camera was so cute. He reminds me of our son (also the baby of the family and who is 36 now) who had the same playful, energetic personality.
I will watch Heather’s video too, thank you so much for sharing. You are a blessing and a joy to watch. God Bless you friend.
Thank you so much friend! Its my pleasure. I truly hope you enjoy and have a blessed weekend.
yes for this kind of video.
Absolutely loved this video, would love more of these type of meal videos!
I love that I am number 145 to like the video. Thanks for this video. Hugs from Esquimalt
Hi Friend! Thanks for watching
Thank you from Oklahoma!
Azure standard is great for saving money too. I always look at their sale section and see what I can do with that stuff. They have great deals on bulk flour for baking too!
Great tip! I’ve yet to try them but want to!
Love these recipes. This is how I cook..always have. I plan to try everyone. Thank you bunches and bunches😘
Love this! I’m trying them all. Yes please keep this coming
Awesome, thank you so much! 🤍
Love these budget-friendly meal ideas! Cooking on a budget never looked so delicious.
Thank you so much ☺️ 🤍
😂 " the heat kinda grows on you " 😂 so funny ❤wonderful video sweet friends God bless
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Thank you so much ,we are on pensions ,again Thank you love recipes
You are so welcome, enjoy ☺️
I think Rosemary would be delicious with the sheet pan meal!
Thank you for all the inspiration, yes please more of these videos 💖
great info and recipes, thank you.
Love this! ❤❤❤
I love all of the 5 meals that you made. So simple which I like. So many add a lot of ingredients, especially a lot of spice which my husband and I are not fond of. I have all of the ingredients that are listed in your meals. I have not every made any kind of bread.
I'm coming over for some leftovers! Lol. Looks yummy!!!
Come on over, Matt is drowning in leftovers 😂
I love that you used the same ingredients for all of the meals for the most part. It is hard for a single person to really make good meals that are different but out of the same items. Thank you
Hope it was helpful 🤍 Thanks for watching!
Yes, I will watch all your videos featuring good cooking! ❤️ Thank you for posting. 🥰
Awesome, thank you so much!
Great recipes. Simplicity is the best!! Haven't checked out Heather's recipes yet, but will head that way. Happy the two of you share from the heart with so much joy. Blessings.
Love it. Thank you! ❤
I'm a new subscriber And I would very much Like to see more videos like this.
Awesome! Thank you 🤍
Very good recipes. Very similar to what we make but one can always learn new ideas.
Love this series. Simple is better 🇨🇦🌷
Thank you friend 🤍
Thank you so much! Sheet pan meal was delicious!
Kudos for making healthy meals without a "box of" !!😊
Thank you for this video!!!❤
🤍thank you! 🤍
I actually keep freezer bags and keep adding scraps for making stock. I haven't tried processing in the canner yet but I put it in canning jars in the freezer. It's the best!
Great tip! Nothing like some nourishing broth!
Ok you have convinced me I can make bread. I’m going to give it a try. All your meals look delicious.
Hope you enjoy! You can do it 🤍
Thanks for sharing you ideas with us blessings to you and family❤❤
Thank you for watching friend! Enjoy
This was awesome
Thank you! 🤍☺️
Thank you for sharing!! It’s nice to see other meals !!
We have a one income household too
Thanks for watching friend ❤️
You tray sheet dinner looks mouth watering! Can't wait to try.😊
Thank you, Hope you enjoy!
Thank you Kelcy! I so appreciate the meal inspiration using everyday ingredients.
You are so welcome! Thank you!
Great meal ideas. Thanks so much.
Great recipe ideas! I haven't purchased meat from the grocery store in ages. I'm just too concerned about what is in it that isn't listed on the label. I buy meat from local butchers and Butcher Box. I feel that making a whole chicken as part of a budget-friendly menu is one of the wisest things I've done. I've also learned how to "part" the chicken and used the bones for bone broth. Thanks for our hard work in putting this together.
Thank you! I’m with you on the meat. We are grateful we have the means to purchase local! It’s really quite sad what has been done to the food industry.
Thank you for sharing some meal inspiration!! I love these recipes and will be making them. They sound so delicious 😊
You are so welcome! Enjoy
Thank you so much for sharing this with us! ❤
Thank you for watching 🤍
Thank you so much for this video! I’ll be trying these recipes too. My 8 year old son loves the taco soup recipe and says it’s his absolute favorite dinner. Thank you! ❤️
My pleasure! Thank you 🤍☺️
This was brilliant!! I want to make everything here! Have a great weekend ❤
Thank you friend 🤍
I keep all my veggie scraps (onions, celery & carrots) in a freezer bag and keep it in the freezer for stock.
Can you eat the pasta and bread because of your health issues?
Definitely inspired me. Two I make already but looking forward to the soup. I am an old Pgh girl, so your recipes are familiar. Definitely doing the bread this weekend. Ty
Ah we love Pittsburgh! Hope to get there again one day. Thank you and enjoy! 🤍
Yes! That's how I like to cook as well. Great video. ❤
Thank you! 🤍🤍🤍
I’ve never made the sausage and cabbage with beer. Definitely trying that!
Sooo good! Enjoy ☺️
Thank you, love this type of content, sheet pan dinner is on the menu this weekend!
I’m so glad, please enjoy and have a lovely weekend 🤍
How long is broth good for in refrigerator?
I would use it within 7-10 days or put it in the freezer allowing room for liquid expansion ☺️ it will keep I. The freezer for 6 months
I love all of these recipes. I would love to see more of these vids. Hmmm...recipe book in your future?
Thank you so much! I've got no idea what the good Lord has in store for me so you never know!
These look delicious! I can't wait to try them.
Thank you so much! Enjoy!
Love this! ❤
Thank you 🤍
Great video with some good-looking meals. Idid almost the same think, Kelsey, with chicken broth. I had some breasts on the bone and was going to cut the meat off ( they were huge) and toss the bones into the pot where I was starting some broth. Not thinking, I put the entire piece in the pot. I realized too late. And I don't have 2 young chuldren or a homestead to care for! Oh, well it was delicious in soup.😊
What county are you in!? I feel like you're so close to us, we're in Perry county
Wondering what was in the bottom of your Dutch oven before you put the bread in there?
Corn meal! Prevents burning and tough/crunchy bottom!
Thank you. I am excited to try the bread
Grant’s cheeks are 100% edible 😆 I love him! Lol
😂 100% agree with you ❤️❤️❤️
Oooo how do you like that bread knife? I just ordered one, hoping I like it & figure out how to use it.🤞
Love it! Glad I bought it ☺️
After cooking for 50 years it is getting boring to say the least. Nice to see a few new combos to try! Seeing your milk container makes me even more homesick. Here in MN raw milk is not allowed and I miss it and all the variables of milk in good old PA! Thanks for sharing.
Ah man no raw milk?! That’s a bummer! Are you still planning to move back here?
Absolutely!@@seedandsparrowhomestead
Wow..is your house cold or just you😊
Make a soup from your stuffed cabbage
Oh yes that’s a yummy idea!
Hi
Hey friend! 🤍
Here in south Africa we do not use as much minced meat as you people do. What I don't enjoy is so many as your mince recipes have a tomato base.
It’s because we can grow tomatoes so easily and need to use them up
One of my favorite things to cook is a pork roast with LOTS of vegetables. Then leftovers are turned into pulled pork or a soup with fresh spices, beans and whatever else needs used up. Enchilada casserole is another great use of the leftovers. Remaking the previous leftovers is how centuries of folks survived.
Please keep this series going- i know many need it.😊