WHAT TO DO WITH LEMON ZEST #1 in a video series on ZERO WASTE lemon processing - HOMESTEADING ALASKA

Hello! Today on Flat Tire Farm, we start a series on zero waste processing for lemons. We're going to find ways to use every bit of a case of organic lemons and have nothing to throw away. Today ZEST is the name of the game. we're going to make lemon pepper, lemon salt, lemon sugar and lemon extract.
Here are some Amazon links to the HOMESTEAD EQUIPMENT we used today:
Regular mouth storage lids: amzn.to/3ITmHza
Wide mouth storage lids: amzn.to/3iMlM9g
My “SPICE” Grinder, by Mr. Coffee, Ha!: amzn.to/39oziOR
My zester is a Pioneer Woman one, I might get a narrower one since my finger is currently healing from the zester"s wrath.
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[@heathermatthews7422]

Thank you, Floridian here, watching a Northerner cook lemons. Lol😊

[@FlatTireFarmHomesteadingAlaska]

Ha! Well, I hope you enjoyed it friend.😊

[@pats.7922]

Thank you so much for helping me to save money and learning no waste ways. I love learning from you and I’m inspired to make my own homemade products for my family. I appreciate your time.

[@FlatTireFarmHomesteadingAlaska]

You are very sweet. I'm glad to help. Your comment warmed my heart. Thanks friend.

[@RusticByNature]

I did not know about the thorns, Great information Thanks for sharing.

[@FlatTireFarmHomesteadingAlaska]

I know very well about the thorns now...I have 3 puncture wounds to prove it. You think I might have learned after the first one, but nope. Ha!😀

[@stephencameron1709]

Great video! Learning so many new uses for things. We all have an ugly pan, they’re just well seasoned. Val 😊

[@FlatTireFarmHomesteadingAlaska]

I think all my metal baking pans are in the ugly pan club. Ha!

[@aurorabelli6917]

I wish we had smell-o vision. I wanted to smell the lemon pepper!

[@FlatTireFarmHomesteadingAlaska]

The next video we make lemon curd! So good!!

[@MJMcCoy-downsouthhousewife]

I 💕 watching your videos. Very helpful!

[@FlatTireFarmHomesteadingAlaska]

Thanks for your support. 🙂

[@ladyprepared]

What awesome ideas for lemon zest! You are so dang creative! I cant wait to use that lemon sugar in my herbal teas!

[@FlatTireFarmHomesteadingAlaska]

Thanks friend!

[@securityvlogger6825]

You are doing a GREAT job with your presentations….subbed!

[@FlatTireFarmHomesteadingAlaska]

Thanks friend. 😊

[@sandijammes7761]

Awesome ideas. I. LOVE. LEMON. PEPPER!! I don't like the store bought stuff because of the salt... just like you, I don't use much salt either. Looking forward to any & all other spice blends you come up with! Keep it comin' chickie... no rest for the weary (wicked?), right? 🤣

[@FlatTireFarmHomesteadingAlaska]

Correct, lady, Correct! I'll rest when I'm dead...maybe

[@Mindy56743]

So many people think I have to buy that. It will be really hard to make.. for me I think how can I make it. If I make it I can make it healthier than what I get at the store!

[@FlatTireFarmHomesteadingAlaska]

Our minds think alike, sister. 🙂

[@Mindy56743]

@@FlatTireFarmHomesteadingAlaska for me I think it can’t be that hard much of it was done by my great grandmother that had a second grade education and her mom before that and many of our ancestors did not know how to read. It has to be easier than we think.

[@FlatTireFarmHomesteadingAlaska]

@@Mindy56743 I think it takes us slowing down and trying to look at things from different perspectives of how we can solve a problem. To see how we can make something work with what we already have. To meet our needs with our current resources. Old time homesteaders kept anything usable and used what they had. "Just run to Walmart" was not an option. They had to look at the resources available and go from there. We try to emulate that best we can. I really appreciate your thoughts. 🙂

[@sandijammes7761]

@ Mindy - and the cost! I'm forever trying to figure out how to save the $$. It's a two-fer for me - cheaper AND better for you! God bless🙏