These are so tasty. The butter and water dish are really a good idea for rewarming.
@ScotMcDonald-ez3lp9 күн бұрын
considering how bad you have felt, this turned out great!
@PNWSuburbanHomesteading9 күн бұрын
Thanks
@ScotMcDonald-ez3lp22 күн бұрын
Both the cupcakes and the cake cake turned out soooo tasty.
@PNWSuburbanHomesteading22 күн бұрын
I’m glad you enjoyed them.
@Shonna-Z23 күн бұрын
For filling cupcakes, I like using an ice cream scoop that has the thumb lever for scraping batter (or ice cream) out the scoop. Nice apron, by the way. ;)
@PNWSuburbanHomesteading23 күн бұрын
I don’t have one of those ice cream scoops. It’s a good suggestion, though.
@Shonna-Z25 күн бұрын
Interesting, every yeast bread recipe I’ve ever worked with limits it to two risings. First time I’ve seen one require three, but it must work if it’s a family recipe that’s been passed down this long.
@PNWSuburbanHomesteading24 күн бұрын
It is a very old recipe. It might be fun to look at other vintage bread recipes. I know this one takes more time than the modern recipes for bread that I use. I’ll have to investigate!
@Shonna-Z27 күн бұрын
The hot tallow smells exactly like the chippy shops did in Scotland. So I’m pretty sure the fish & chips are fried in beef fat. Which explains why they were so good!
@PNWSuburbanHomesteading26 күн бұрын
I think that’s exactly right.
@brendawiley4967Ай бұрын
Thanks
@PNWSuburbanHomesteadingАй бұрын
You are welcome.
@Shonna-ZАй бұрын
This class was so much fun, and really demonstrates how simple this kind of candymaking is. We did three candies from start to finish in less than an hour total.
@PNWSuburbanHomesteadingАй бұрын
I was really surprised at how quickly it all went with awesome results!
@Shonna-ZАй бұрын
I’ve been playing around with the recipe a bit, and discovered that you get different textures by melting the butter and sugar together, versus melting the butter first, and then adding the sugar. The first method gives you the traditional, crunchy, slightly sticky toffee, while the other one makes it a bit more like a meltaway toffee.
@PNWSuburbanHomesteadingАй бұрын
That’s interesting. I wonder why that is. Baking and the like is fascinating because of how much small changes in technique or ingredients sometimes strongly affects the results.
@ScotMcDonald-ez3lpАй бұрын
Im going to have to try this now.
@PNWSuburbanHomesteadingАй бұрын
That will be fun and tasty.
@ScotMcDonald-ez3lpАй бұрын
I used some of the final produce in a ginger garlic chicken. It was awesome
@PNWSuburbanHomesteadingАй бұрын
That it was. You don't get more fresh than just pulled from the pot where you grew it yourself!
@Shonna-ZАй бұрын
I wonder if maybe the greenery is supposed to die off at the end of the season’s growing cycle?
@PNWSuburbanHomesteadingАй бұрын
I thought of that, like with bulbs. The rhizomes were not really developed enough. I just think I need much larger pots for this. Good idea, though. It probably will be the case when I do this again.
@Shonna-ZАй бұрын
Side note, that little sea otter at the end was a graduate of the Monterey Bay Aquarium’s otter rehab program. He was hanging out in a wetlands sanctuary called Elkhorn Slough.
@PNWSuburbanHomesteadingАй бұрын
Thanks for the info. I found the clip in my folder, thought it was adorable, but forgot the context. Thanks for the video, by the way. ❤️
@ScotMcDonald-ez3lpАй бұрын
The curry sounds good… I think I want to try a Cayenne and chocolate though. Mexican hot chocolate type thing.
@PNWSuburbanHomesteadingАй бұрын
Sounds great!
@ScotMcDonald-ez3lp2 ай бұрын
We had some leftover chocolate after a different video… Gave these nut clusters a try and they were wonderful
@PNWSuburbanHomesteadingАй бұрын
Chocolate dipping is much easier than I had any idea.
@Shonna-Z2 ай бұрын
I would like to mention that shredded coconut also makes a great candy cluster. I like to use the “white chocolate” version of almond bark for that.
@PNWSuburbanHomesteading2 ай бұрын
Great idea! Aren’t they called haystacks or something like that?
@JenniferQualls-hj4se2 ай бұрын
I find almond bark at Winco
@PNWSuburbanHomesteading2 ай бұрын
That’s good to know. Safeway doesn’t have it.
@DataTheDruid2 ай бұрын
I'm making these this year to feel like I'm there with you guys and I can confirm these are so tasty give them a try
@PNWSuburbanHomesteading2 ай бұрын
You will be missed.
@judithmccrea26012 ай бұрын
The pumpkin pie recipe on the Libby can is the best.
@marciemcdonald2752 ай бұрын
Mom says hers is basically that recipe plus more spices. There are lots of good ways to make good pie. Enjoy yours.
@PNWSuburbanHomesteadingАй бұрын
I’m glad you found a recipe that works well for you.
@Shonna-Z2 ай бұрын
I was rather horrified to find out that some of the cheaper “pumpkin pie mixes” will sometimes have other squash besides pumpkin in them.
@marciemcdonald2752 ай бұрын
Anything to make more money.
@PNWSuburbanHomesteadingАй бұрын
This surprised me as well.
@ScotMcDonald-ez3lp2 ай бұрын
Those pies are so tasty. Glad we are close to the season again.
@marciemcdonald2752 ай бұрын
‘‘Tis the season.
@PNWSuburbanHomesteadingАй бұрын
It is interesting that we don’t actually make pumpkin pies any other time of the year.
@JenniferQualls-hj4se2 ай бұрын
He's just the cutest 🥰
@PNWSuburbanHomesteading2 ай бұрын
I agree.
@Sophia-qq2ll2 ай бұрын
Thanks for the video. Something to consider for you - I always dump the water from the bag of defrosted tomatoes. I find it doesn’t add to the flavour and you have to cook the sauce so much longer to make it less watery.
@PNWSuburbanHomesteading2 ай бұрын
That’s a great suggestion! I’ll have to try that next time. Thanks.
@mobilememoryenrichment17862 ай бұрын
Cowboy coffee is delicious! Thank you for sharing a few different ways to brew coffee. The squirrel at the end is great! 😊
@PNWSuburbanHomesteading2 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@Shonna-Z2 ай бұрын
Dark roast coffee has more robust flavor, but a lighter roast will have more caffeine. Caffeine molecules break down in high heat, so the longer the beans are roasted, the more caffeine will burn off.
@PNWSuburbanHomesteading2 ай бұрын
Thanks for the information.
@Shonna-Z2 ай бұрын
I still see “tropical mix” in the stores sometimes, but it’s like it’s mostly raisins with a little bit of dried papaya and coconut. Doesn’t even have pineapple any more.
@PNWSuburbanHomesteading2 ай бұрын
Now you have a recipe to base your own mix on.
@ScotMcDonald-ez3lp2 ай бұрын
I think my favorite is the camp coffee… but I love all three of these
@PNWSuburbanHomesteading2 ай бұрын
It’s that nostalgia thing.
@ScotMcDonald-ez3lp2 ай бұрын
This stuff is so good. Now I know why!
@PNWSuburbanHomesteading2 ай бұрын
There is so much actual fruit!
@PNWSuburbanHomesteading2 ай бұрын
It’s all that real fruit.
@kazzybits3 ай бұрын
The bagpipes slayed me 💀- way to go Shonna! Woman of many talents!
@Shonna-Z3 ай бұрын
Just something to make you smile! I’m sure no one was expecting a random bagpipe sighting in a cheesemaking video.
@PNWSuburbanHomesteading3 ай бұрын
That she is!
@PNWSuburbanHomesteading3 ай бұрын
I had the video and you did set things up perfectly!
@ScotMcDonald-ez3lp3 ай бұрын
@@Shonna-Zone should always expect random bagpipes
@ScotMcDonald-ez3lp3 ай бұрын
Tomatoes are some of my favorite garden produce. And the sauce made from home grown is sooo much better.
@PNWSuburbanHomesteading3 ай бұрын
That's why you're the "Chief Tomato Eater" of the homestead.
@ScotMcDonald-ez3lp3 ай бұрын
An upcoming episode will be about cream cookies
@PNWSuburbanHomesteading3 ай бұрын
I hope we can put that one together soon.
@Shonna-Z3 ай бұрын
For anyone who noticed and is wondering, yes, I did get a tooth knocked out. It was due to facial trauma completely unrelated to jam making. Don’t worry, peaches are actually quite pacifistic.
@PNWSuburbanHomesteading3 ай бұрын
There weren’t any jar explosions either.
@Shonna-Z3 ай бұрын
@@PNWSuburbanHomesteading Peaches may be peaceful, but some of those jars can be downright grumpy. In all the canning I’ve done, I’ve had two jars actually explode and about five or six crack and fall apart in the canner.
@PNWSuburbanHomesteading3 ай бұрын
I’ve been lucky enough that the only breakage I’ve had has been in clean jars being sterilized in boiling water.
@ScotMcDonald-ez3lp3 ай бұрын
Those were some old canning lids. Reminds me of when I was a kid.
@PNWSuburbanHomesteading3 ай бұрын
My mom had ones like that as well.
@ScotMcDonald-ez3lp4 ай бұрын
If you use raw hash browns as your potatoes, the initial bake to crisp them up will take longer. You will want to add your onion and peppers when the potatoes are about half way done
@PNWSuburbanHomesteading4 ай бұрын
Good to know. Thanks!
@Shonna-Z4 ай бұрын
I wonder how this would work with a foley food mill instead of a chinois. I mainly use my foley for applesauce, and it kicks the skins and seeds right off the apples. Might work on tomatoes as well.
@PNWSuburbanHomesteading4 ай бұрын
I don’t see any reason why not. I’ve never actually used a food mill, but I’m sure it would work well
@ScotMcDonald-ez3lp4 ай бұрын
Some of that sauce is becoming soup shortly 🙂
@PNWSuburbanHomesteading4 ай бұрын
One of the many possible applications of that lovely sauce.
@AgentRains4 ай бұрын
First video ive seen. I really like ur Speaking voice and tone flow!
@PNWSuburbanHomesteading4 ай бұрын
Thank you! I appreciate the feedback. I hope you enjoy the channel.
@ScotMcDonald-ez3lp4 ай бұрын
After comparing the two, I think I’m going to cut the sugar back in my version. Marcie is much less sweet… And I think I like it even better, but I like the extra depth of the zest of mine. Experimental cooking commences.
@PNWSuburbanHomesteading4 ай бұрын
We may have to do a follow up at some point.
@Shonna-Z4 ай бұрын
Instead of rolling the lemons, I feel like I get more juice by heating them up slightly in the microwave. Most liquids flow better when they are warm. But it could be my imagination.
@PNWSuburbanHomesteading4 ай бұрын
That one is a new technique to me. Thanks!
@Shonna-Z4 ай бұрын
Library paste actually tastes kind of minty. Don’t ask me why I know this.
@PNWSuburbanHomesteading4 ай бұрын
Must…not…ask….
@ScotMcDonald-ez3lp4 ай бұрын
The ham is optional. Leave it out if you want a vegetarian version
@Shonna-Z4 ай бұрын
Love how the whole process was brought to a halt by a pup with a squeaky toy!
@PNWSuburbanHomesteading4 ай бұрын
Axel provides quality cuteness.
@mobilememoryenrichment17865 ай бұрын
You guys are amazing! Those are fantastic!
@PNWSuburbanHomesteading5 ай бұрын
Thanks so much! I’m glad you enjoyed the video.
@Shonna-Z5 ай бұрын
I may be a lowly knitter rather than a crocheter, but my trick when I accidentally cut the yarn tail a little short once I’ve cast off is to weave the tapestry needle through the row of stitches first, leaving just the eye of the needle sticking out. Then you can thread that little yarn tail much more easily no matter how short it is.
@PNWSuburbanHomesteading5 ай бұрын
Good idea! Thanks.
@ScotMcDonald-ez3lp5 ай бұрын
I can attest the the effectiveness of these. They work much better than the store bought ones.
@PNWSuburbanHomesteading4 ай бұрын
And they are fun to make.
@Shonna-Z5 ай бұрын
And just for fun, instead of microwaving with water, I’ll bet that if you tossed these with a little honey and coconut oil and then toasted them in the oven, you would have an amazing trail mix!
@PNWSuburbanHomesteading5 ай бұрын
That’s a great idea!
@ScotMcDonald-ez3lp5 ай бұрын
These are quick and easy to make up, and make for great breakfasts
@PNWSuburbanHomesteading5 ай бұрын
Definitely!
@kazzybits5 ай бұрын
SO lovely - I'm actually just repopulating our overnight oats packs so this is timely! :) Thanks!
@PNWSuburbanHomesteading5 ай бұрын
There are so many options! I’m glad the timing worked for you.
@PNWSuburbanHomesteading5 ай бұрын
NOTE: I said that tomatoes are processed for 15 minutes. I should have said 35 minutes for a pint of tomato sauce. Always check your recipe for the correct timing.
@Shonna-Z5 ай бұрын
What sounds like me saying “slawn-ja-vah” near the end is the Scots Gaelic phrase “Slàinte mhath,” meaning “Good health!”