1 Chicken = Meals ALL Week! Save Time and $$ in the kitchen!

Every Monday we typically slow cook a whole chicken. We eat some of the meat off the bone, strain almost a gallon's worth of rich broth, and pull all the remaining chicken off the bone. This one chicken will feed our family for at least 3-4 meals, always including a big pot of soup. Eating this way has saved us thousands over the years while still providing our family with nourishing meals. Come along and we'll show you how we do it!
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[@trapped7534]

Where have you been all of my life?? Lol. If I make it to the 24th of this month I will be 69. I have cooked my entire life from the time I was seven or eight. I was getting some things prepared for dinner because my parents both worked. I learned so much in the kitchen, but we had big hearty meals, which is what they did back in the day. And I still enjoy those once in a blue moon. But the thought of fixing one chicken and having it last all week for the different recipes was so comforting to me. I haven’t been watching you very long but believe me every time I see a video pop up I watch and I’m so impressed. BTW, that broccoli cheddar chicken soup looks fantastic. I will be making that very soon. Keep up the good work. God bless you and yours.

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Aw! Thanks for sharing your story! How inspiring!! Happy early birthday to you!!

[@lindaholland1083]

I turn 70 July 23. When I saw where you asked where she had been all your life. The first thing that popped into my head was, half of it she wasn't born.

[@leannemori9688]

21:40. 😅​@@lindaholland1083

[@Lucinda_Jackson]

Happy Birthday! You made it! I'll be joining you in the 69th birthday group in September! I just discovered her, too, and thought I might not watch much although I was very impressed. I find myself enjoying everything I watch. Now I just need to figure out why YT didn't notify me of the last couple of videos when my Notifications are set to "All"... 😁

[@sherrydurham2220]

I do this every week also! I'm 61 and so thankful to see a young woman doing so for her family! God bless you! Not many do these days. And that liquid gold broth is so useful and delicious! I made chicken poti pie last night and now have 2 more meals for the week! Smart cooking and healthier!

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Mmmm...I totally agree about that liquid gold broth! So yummy! Thanks for sharing what you do - very helpful!!

[@greenlady43]

Red beans and rice was a Monday staple in New Orleans. Monday was laundry day and took all day. So beans were put in a pot with the fixings plus leftover meat from Sundays meal. It cooked with minimal hands on and at the end of the long day of washing and drying clothes all was needed was some rice

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

I love these stories! Thanks for sharing!!!

[@whitneyc.3257]

Amazing

[@whitestone4401]

I have seen so many comment about Monday wash day (as was in our family also). I wonder why so many have that tradition.

[@elenavaccaro339]

When I grew broccoli, I didn't pull the stalks after the first crop. The plant will create more heads in the branches of the leaves. I used the leaves and stalk after the second crop. Shredded the stalk for broccoli slaw.

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

That's a great idea for the stalk. Thanks for sharing!

[@erinbell5838]

I don’t have a homestead, I live in a 1 bedroom condo (just got married and starting out) with my husband. But your videos are completely helpful and I can still implement things that you are teaching! Thank you ❤

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Congratulations!! That’s such a fun season to be in! So glad these videos are helpful. Thanks for being here ☺️

[@YeshuaKingMessiah]

Get a stick blender to blend ur soup in the pot And make mayo instantly Well worth the investment

[@proteomei]

As a Truck driver I can eat all week on one 5lbs chicken. Piece it out and marinate or freeze to make it work for several meals. Thigh /drumstick. (2/3) breast two wings and carcass. 8 meals from 1 bird.

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Great ideas!! Thanks for sharing!!

[@caroleedrington5717]

Love your video. Where can I get your broccoli cheddar soup recipe😊

[@happybunny1329]

it's in the video description:) @@caroleedrington5717

[@cherylsoergel9561]

First timer viewer, like your honesty about how much your kids eat and how with older kids you might need more food. You work really hard.

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Thank you! I imagine a chicken won't go as far for us in a few years but then they'll be able to help cook more too :)

[@dianehall5345]

Hello from our family farm in central ⛵⛵ lakes region New Hampshire. I haven't seen an Aga since I worked in England. We have a 1930 Home Comfort kitchen wood stove that originally belonged to our Great Uncle. I use everything, the Home Comfort, propane range, slow cooker, Instant Pot, etc. Whatever serves me at the moment. We are 3rd generation, raising grass fed beef, haying , logging. Our lifestyle is decidedly 1940s with the best of 2024 on our 350 acres. Your channel popped up today. I look forward to following it. All the best ~ Diane

[@cassandrasmom]

Sounds wonderful! You should start a channel, I would watch everything you share!

[@dianehall5345]

@cassandrasmom- Thank you for your kind words, sadly I do not have the time to start a You Tube cannel. We three family members are running our farm, with occasional help during haying. I do teach sustainability in the form of New Hampshire rural living workshops from 1920 to 1940. My LLC is currently shut down and I will be reopening my business this spring/summer for the local community only. I travel to neighbors to to give " hands on" workshops and sometimes work with other folks in NH and Maine who are hosting workshops. Check out your local COUNTY EXTENSION SERVICE and FARM BUREAU as well as CSAs. Some " Community Supported Agriculture" farms will offer workshops in growing vegetables or show you how to tend their crops. Try asking! All the best. ~ Diane

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

That is very neat!! What a fulfilling lifestyle and love how your property has stayed in your family. I'll have look into the Home comfort kitchen. Sounds intriguing!! Thanks for watching!

[@marieesposito9145]

Your comment sounds like a perfect KZbin channel ❤

[@524FrmGrl]

So happy your family popped up on my YT feed. Thank you for keeping things so real. Thank you for showing every day living, and not worrying about having this immaculate home that does not look lived in. You have become my favorite influencers. Thank you for making content. God Bless you.

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Aw! Thanks so much for this very sweet comment! So glad you are here!

[@carolynmoody9460]

Your channel popped up this morning(lol) an the spent the day watching video after video ❤❤❤🕊️

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Aw! Thanks for being here and watching!!

[@jeannoll9850]

Lol,I did the same thing I love this homestead..❤

[@karolinaglavic5064]

😅me too, just wach video after video all day ❤

[@c6q3a24]

I just started doing a similar thing, poaching a whole chicken for around 30 minutes (with salt, vinegar, spring onion, and garlic) Keep the meat for super quick meals, and return the carcass for maybe another 60 minutes while the stock reduces. Quick delicious stock - and delicious meat that never goes dry. A great option for summer when you don't want to run the stove all day and night.

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Love it! Thanks for sharing!

[@paulsims6888]

I like how real you are and how you share your experience. You are helping others find there way. The right way, honesty and hard work!

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Thank you for the kind words!!

[@user-mf4xc1dw5y]

You explain everything so well and then summarise it too. Seems you’re a teacher. ☺️looks delicious I could try all these recipes thank you !

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Aw! Thank you! I hope you enjoy the recipes!!

[@lw2131]

Great vid! Living alone, this will take me thru the week! Suggestion, I have learned that thoroughly rinsing my quinoa in a strainer for a few min helps remove the saponins from the hull. I developed a sensitivity to quinoa over time until I discovered this. Nice looking family!

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Thank you!! Good tip on the quinoa!! Rinsing is definitely the way to go!

[@barbwall3678]

I too try to use every little bit of the chicken as I de- bone it. But I’ve just learned that if you cook the entire bird initially in a pressure cooker, the bones too will be so soft & will crumble so you can get the benefits of them as well.😉

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Nice!! I find that sometimes to be the case when slow cooked too. Thanks for sharing!!

[@laurenvollmer7]

I love this! I wish more people talked about this tip! I usually get 1 or 2 whole chickens. either I’ll roast them up and use shredded chicken for 2-3 meals & make broth. Or I’ll cut the chicken up and use different parts for different meals. It’s just 3 of us so 1-2 chickens go along way and it saves money!

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Yes!! Love that! 👏👏👏

[@esskeller9676]

I add water to the slow cooker with the chicken, too. But, after I take all the meat off the bones, I throw the bones and skin in the slow cooker again with the broth already in there and cook for 8 to 10 hours.

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

That’s a great idea!! I’m going to trying that!

[@NothingWasted57]

Thank you, Joelle! I have teenagers, so this will probably only make it for 2 1/2 meals. That is still a game changer because I now have 2 quarts of chicken stock as well. I suppose that gets us closer to 3 meals. I’m so glad I found your channel. 😁

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Yay! So glad this was helpful for you! That makes me so happy to hear.

[@mumimor]

Great video -- such a beautiful home! I used to make a chicken last for days when my kids were still children, too, and I still make stock of the carcass every time we have a roast chicken or another chicken dish. I use the scraps for a chicken salad, if there are any, but nowadays with adult children and a couple of little grandchildren, chicken is more of a Sunday roast thing at ours.. One of the other ways I stretched the meat back in the day was that there was always a vegetable platter with some dip for starters.

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

I love this! Thanks for sharing!

[@donnalarussa8149]

I love your videos. You always offer such practical advise and I love your simple, no-frill attitude. I am 60 years old and we have been homesteading for almost 13 years and I still gain lots of info from your family. Thank you!!

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

So glad to hear this!! Thank you for the encouragement!

[@jackiecrispin]

I appreciate your content, I'm glad your channel popped up. Thanks from Ontario 🇨🇦

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

So glad you found us! Thanks for watching!

[@paullee4210]

1. I just love all your cast iron skillets hanging in your kitchen as well as the Dutch oven pots 2. I see lots products from Costco 3. Happy cooking

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Good observations! Thanks for watching!

[@jacquethirlkel3001]

Great family cooking video. I like the chicken on Monday plan plus 2 more meals too. God bless!

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Thank you!! It really helps our weeks to go smoothly :)

[@renatasikora3243]

My favourite recipe is the soup. Surely all meals were delicious. Thanks for producing and sharing. ❤

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

So yummy!! Thanks for watching!

[@birdsongvalley]

I love that idea of starting off the week with a roast chicken!

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Yes! It's been so helpful to us!

[@LeeBeeTee]

Great video! Excellent meal planning. Love the rhythm of a routine, less decision making, creativity and using all of what you have. Great life lessons for your kiddos. Thanks for sharing.

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Thank you so much! We completely agree!

[@thomasdalton5334]

First time viewer. This is my husbands account. I am a new subscriber and loved this detailed video. three recipes from just one chicken looked so good. I will defiinitely try all that you shared to save our household money.

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Wonderful! So glad this was helpful!

[@barbarasechziggrad2488]

Hej hej from Sweden 😊 I found your channel recently and I really enjoy every video! I really had to smile how similar the life with small children can be wherever you live... nasty colds and broccoli love 😅 Keep up your good work 👏 Thank you! Barbara from the Swedish West Coast

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Nasty colds and broccoli love - Love it! Keep it up, Mama!

[@kimberleygardner3294]

I am going to make your broccoli cheddar soup and slow cook a chicken regularly too! Thank you

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

You're welcome! So glad this was helpful!

[@mckenzie9305]

Your channel popped up on my feed today. Our lifestyles are so similar, minus the cows. It’s hard finding like minded people in my area who feel the same way about food as we do. So it’s great to find people here! I would love to see your garden this year or a homestead tour to see your set up with your animals!

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

I agree!! It’s so nice to find “your people”. As a gets nicer out I’m sure we’ll have more stuff on the homestead ☺️

[@kathryn.gardner.counseling]

Great ways to prepare chicken meals. Thanks! 🙏🏼😊

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

You're welcome!!

[@kimberlyyoung6517]

You have a beautiful vintage stove ❤. That's amazing

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Thank you!! I’m still in awe that we were actually able to find one for such a bargain. Thanks for watching!

[@ecocentrichomestead6783]

I blend my soups with an emersion blender. That way I can blend to the consistency I want. (ie. not completely creamy)

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Good tip! We love our immersion blender!

[@mikylareid7436]

I tried this today and I'm SO HAPPY!!!! We have SO MUCH leftover meat for the week ahead and we have plenty of chicken broth to use as well. I will be cooking this way from now on! 😍😍😍

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Yay!! Way to go! So glad this worked well for you!!

[@shannahonea714]

This is why I love caning chicken as well makes meals so much easier

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

That would help with meals for sure! We haven't tried canning chicken yet but maybe one day! Thanks for sharing!

[@shannahonea714]

@@FromScratchFarmstead it's crazy easy to can chicken I don't have a canner so I borrow my mom's old presto canner and I think it was actually her mom's.

[@laurieshatney9279]

Thank you for sharing your meal prep with us. I love watching you and Jim make things because you make it look so easy and stress free.

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Thank you! We love simple around here! :)

[@robertandrobinmilliken5105]

Thank you, great info

[@luckyrobinshomestead]

I used to do this when my children were children. I still do on occasion, when I start running low on bone broth. I really liked this video. I'm off to check out some others.

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

So glad you liked it!! Thanks for watching!!

[@annamccosker7878]

I enjoyed your video, thank you! I didn't know that about broccoli!! I'm going to start buying frozen from now on 🙂👍

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

You're welcome!! The book Eating on the Wild Side by Jo Robinson has so many interesting tips and tricks like the broccoli to help maximize your food for nutrition!

[@whiskeywomanwhisks]

Our broccoli soup looks amazing! I do have quite a lot of broccoli in fridge right now so I’m inspired to make soup tomorrow! We love chicken salad with dried cranberries😋

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Awesome!! I hope you enjoy it! Ooh, our kids would love dried cranberries in chicken salad :)

[@lesleywatkins1172]

Just found your channel and I love it! I thought I picked a chicken over very good, but you make me look like an amateur! 😂

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Ha! I probably spend too much time trying to pick off every little bit of meat I can! Thanks for being here! :)

[@MaryJF49]

One thing nice about teaching your children to pray before they eat is that they learn to be grateful for what they have, and they learn to wait for everyone else before they start, which is a nice touch.

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Very true! Thanks for watching!

[@seventytimesseven6904]

Hello beautiful family ! Thank you very much for sharing your life with us. The quinoa should be rinsed before cooking, it has a toxic coating as the seeds have. P&L.

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Thanks for sharing!!

[@Growingbookbybook]

I love your channel so much. Thank you for sharing.

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

You're welcome! I love your name - growing book by book :)

[@cassandrasmom]

Your soup looks divine! I love adding curry powder & raisins to my chicken salad too…it makes it so so tasty!

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Thank you! It's a winner around here for sure! I agree about the curried chicken salad - so good!

[@kathleenodonnell8355]

Beautiful video & beautiful family. I say in all humility and out of concern for your safety: Please be careful when cutting up your veggies. Don’t put rounded side of veg on cutting board(carrot round side was on cutting board) Always the straight side down so object being cut is more stationary and look at some videos on how to use your cutting knife properly to save time when slicing and dicing & to be able to keep your knife in contact with your cutting surface. 🎉You are a busy mom and can’t afford a serious injury bc of a knife slip. Thank you & God Bless your beautiful family.🙏🏻💕

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Thanks for sharing in such a kind way! I always feel so self conscious filming myself chopping up veggies because I agree that my skills have room to improve. I should watch some videos on this :)

[@Lucinda_Jackson]

@@FromScratchFarmstead Mine, too, and I've had plenty of time to learn and practice - I just never did! Maybe you'll be better than I!

[@betsyr4724]

I love the way you take care of your family. I’m one of 6 and my mom made great meals too.

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Such a blessing that you had that! ❤️ Thanks for watching! ☺️

[@Peacemaker79]

Love your ideas on your Chanel thank you for that! Greetings from The Nederlands 🇳🇱

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Hi! So glad you're here and you're welcome!!

[@vintagebeliever5023]

What an interesting stove. Never seen anything like it. Very fun, cooking video. Thank you for sharing😊

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

You're welcome! :)

[@angesmith2322]

Love these recipes... pl post more!

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Thanks for the encouragement to keep doing this! :)

[@ceahorse56]

Been doing this for yrs, left over chicken in many different recipes. This week chicken first night next day etc chicken fajitas and chicken cesar salad. Chicken and dumplings are one of our favorites.

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Great ideas! Thank you!

[@Molls784]

You are an inspiration Mama! New subscriber, but I am loving your videos. Thank you for sharing this!

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Aw, thanks so much!! So glad you’re here!

[@fowlerfamilyhomestead3389]

Just found your channel today and I am thrilled! Absolutely love your content and inspiration! ♥️

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Yay!! Thanks so much for being here!! So glad it’s helpful!

[@ritahamm1893]

Did yall purchase this Ava oven new bc I just looked them up. Sticker shock is not even the words to use for the price on that. Holy moly. I don’t mean to sound critical. I’m not. Just curious how and why you chose this and justified the cost. Please educate me.

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Major sticker shock!! No, we found an amazing deal on a used one locally. I’m still in awe that we actually have one.

[@yvettegerry9862]

Enjoyed this video thank you !

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

You're welcome!!

[@Lindy7069]

Good job!!! I enjoy watching you cook

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Thank you! ☺️

[@suzannevenkataraman2045]

Just started watching your channel. Love it!

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Thank you!! ❤️

[@gensguineas]

Looks delicious!

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Thank you!

[@MikkiandAngel]

Wow love the method to make chicken broth- I add some of my broth with fresh rosemary it’s good for when your not feeling well 👍🏼

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Yes! Perfect for cold and flu season!

[@kaikai2meripng]

I love this! I’ve been doing roast chicken every week, but I love the idea of slow cooking it Monday and the broiling it afterwards to get that crispy skin. Tell me about your oven! It’s dreamy!

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

It's an AGA! It was my dream for years and when we bought our home and had to gut the kitchen, I mentioned that to Jim. He found a used one for almost nothing on facebook marketplace. I still can't believe we have one! Thanks for watching!

[@faithopeloveful]

I get the frozen broccoli. I also buy it from Costco! Loved the video and it's content. Blessings to your family!

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Thank you!!

[@suzanamiljenovic8525]

Heeey this was amazing! I'd love to try all of these recipes, because my kids are hard to satisfy, when it comes to meals. You are wholesome! ❤

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

So glad this was helpful!! Thanks for watching!

[@cherylirvin3919]

Love the chicken recipes. Good ideas.

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Thank you!!

[@esskeller9676]

I made a slow cooker chicken last week. It was about 4 pounds. We had dark meat with potatoes and spinach for dinner. With the broth and white meat, I made a mild white chicken chili. We had that for a dinner and then for lunch the next day and still had leftovers. We also still had broth left so used that to make an onion sauce to serve over white bean "meatballs". That made another dinner and a lunch. I 💖 doing multiple meals like this.

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Love!! That all sounds so good!

[@rtaveras84]

Lovely video. Great way to inspire resourcefulness.

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Thank you!

[@carolwhisenhunt7504]

Great idea. I love it! Ty for sharing. The soup look so good.

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

You're welcome!

[@emilnovaci5104]

Such a beautiful family!!! ❤

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Thank you and thanks for watching! :)

[@sharonshipley474]

Love your kitchen

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Thank you! ☺️

[@iamnotspock]

I have fond memories of deboning a chicken with my cousins as prep for a big family dinner. You might lose a little chicken at first, but, include the kids.

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Thanks for sharing that! I should see if they want to help me.

[@reneeupdike2220]

Love this video!

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Thank you!

[@wendy3437]

Just had your channel pop up great recipes and 💡 💡💡.

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Thank you!!

[@Thisisit120]

It would be wonderful if sometime you would give a tutorial I guess of your stove. I am just intrigued with it but I don’t have a clue how it works I’ve never seen one before.😊

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Thank you! If you search AGA in our channel we do have a few specific videos dedicated to it! Thanks for watching!

[@angelenerash5160]

I love this idea and may implement it. I like the idea of not thinking of what to have for at least a few meals in the week. Thank you for sharing!

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

You're welcome! It's seriously been so helpful. As a mom with young kids I find the mental capacity can be the thing I struggle with most when it comes to thinking of what we will have for meals!

[@arthuurwong49]

Great ideas w chicken - always a headache trying to figure out what’s for lunch or dinner!😊

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Thank you and so true!!

[@erind3286]

We grew amazing big broccoli last year and it was so good!

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

That’s awesome! ❤️

[@bluenotecosmos]

You can use those bones to make bone broth too! I like to cook a whole chicken in a water to make meat stock, use the meat for a big soup or a couple of meals, and then use the bones and any other odd bits to make bone broth, which is still rich and wonderful when cooked in the pressure cooker along with the bones from one or two more carcasses (which I save up in the freezer). Thanks for the lovely video!

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Yes!! Great tips! Thanks for sharing!

[@cathykillion6544]

Enjoyed the video 😊

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Thank you!

[@stephencameron1709]

Delicious nutritious meals! Broccoli is hard to grow in my experience also.

[@daniellenolan4156]

Your amazing thank you for the breed info!

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

You’re welcome!!

[@justtom1820]

Love your channel.... just subscribed

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Awesome! Thanks for being here!

[@louisecox9641]

My first video of you. I really enjoyed it. I’ve made a potato soup before but not the broccoli cheese with carrots and chicken. sounds really good. I too like preparing meat ahead of time to have for later meals. I do chicken that way. I also cook up hamburger meat to freeze for later.

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Good idea with ready to go hamburger too! So nice to have things ready for easy meals! Thanks for watching :)

[@ximenaosorio1154]

VERY SMART LOVE YOUR CHICKEN NOW THAT ALL FOOD HIGH COST I WILL TRY TO COOK THE CHICKEN YOUR WAY THANK YOU

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Thank you!! ☺️

[@pamelajohnson9810]

Im new to your channel thanks for showing nice 👍 recipes.

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Thanks for being here and you are very welcome!

[@BlackDogDesigns]

Your soup looks absolutely delicious! New subscriber here 👋

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Yay! So glad you're here and thank you!

[@5GreenAcres]

Love, love, love your channel. Your content is fantastic and to the point!!! I am 66 yrs old and on a 5 acre homestead. I have chickens and turkeys and garden. One chicken feeds me for 5-8 meals just like what you are doing. I am going to try your method. It looked delicious!!! I have a question: Do you feed your chickens organic feed? I am afraid to use the stock because I feed mine non-GMO but can't afford to feed 30 meat birds organic feed. I was told that the toxins go to the bones and should not eat broth or stock unless it is an organic bird. Thoughts? BTW.....WHAT A GOOD COOK YOU ARE YOUNG LADY.

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Thank you! We do use an organic feed but if you are using an non-gmo feed and raising them yourself, I wouldn't be concerned. I've always heard that the toxins accumulate in the fat so you could always skim the fat cap on the top of your broth. All the best!

[@5GreenAcres]

@@FromScratchFarmstead I guess we are hearing two different things. lol. I heard the toxins accumulate in the bone marrow.

[@Janey234]

Thank you for showing cooking with caste iron. I just made eggs for the first time with one, with success!!!

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Yay!!! Awesome! 🙌

[@r.l.h.8649]

i too love my vitamix. heads up they sell a Stainless Stell vessel so you are not putting hot items into plastic.

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Ooh! I haven't seen that before - good to know!

[@MalcolmAndrews1965]

Hi, I find that when I cook chicken on high in my crockpot, it gets mushy after about 4 hours. I don't add water, though.

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

I always do low for longer. It’s definitely fall off the bones chicken, but we really like the texture. I think the kind of chicken can made a difference too. We’ve found that the Cornish cross tend to be more spongy than a freedom ranger chicken. We prefer the texture of that meat much better. Thanks for watching!

[@abcdesara]

How to stretch food? Instant subscribe!

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Love it! Thanks for being here!

[@jillianparker5972]

Shredded chicken and gravy over rice or mashed potatoes is wonderful also

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Great idea for using up leftover chicken! Thanks for sharing!

[@reneemorlan1855]

Nice!! New subscriber here !! Nice to meet you ❤

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Hi! Nice to meet you and so glad you're here!

[@gibbsacre2984]

You can dehydrate the bones then crush them up and put them in the garden. I do recommend you dehydrate the bones outside so it does not smell your house up. But the bone meal is great for the garden!

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Really great tip! Thank you!

[@lisaelliott3864]

Great idea using broth to cook with! More nutrtitious!😊

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Love broth!! Thanks for watching!

[@roadtriplover.]

@From Scratch Farmstead: As you’re able, I’d appreciate a video focused on how you use the “less appetizing” parts. Maybe specific recipes or what you include in the category of less appetizing. I mean, how much is actually edible? I’m learning, so would appreciate the education. Thanks in advance!

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Good idea! Thanks for the suggestion. Just off the top of my head, soups is the primary way more of those odd bits get thrown in.

[@truthseeker6370]

From experience, I myself would never invest that huge amount of money in Vitamix blender. Not much needs a blender. A smaller more affordable blender can be useful. I had a high quality Kitchen-Aid blender I never used after the first time. Raising 6 littles, it was just yet another thing to clean. I do love your video!

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Thank you!! It’s so interesting what everyone prefers. I love our vitamix but got rid of the food processor and stand mixer. ☺️

[@Lucinda_Jackson]

@@FromScratchFarmstead That's my preference, too! I love a great blender! It's always fun to hear how different we can be and yet still be so much alike.

[@user-yz3lu8pc6d]

When all my children were at home I roasted a chicken or two on Sunday evenings. We had a nice chicken dinner, and then used the rest over the next few nights for meals. One Sunday night my daughter declared "we are having rubber chicken" I was upset, saying it is tender and good. Why are you calling it Rubber? She said, BECAUSE IT BOUNCES BACK ON THE MENU, ALL WEEK!

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Hahaha!! This made me laugh out loud! Love it!

[@gathercreatelivewithleslie8340]

I applaud you using what you have to the extent that you do. Too many people just fuss about being bored with something like just chicken and make such expensive meals that aren't necessary and wonder why they have no money. I grew up eating depression meals. There is a lot you can do with just soup. I do the bone broth after also. You can also save the peels and skins from veg and onions in the freezer and make a vegetable broth to flavor things also. Things are coming in the next couple years and people really need to get prepared and be ready. Just started to get some pots and garden areas ready, I live more in the mountains and we have a longer winter.Started growing my own horseradish for the fire-cider. I like the minced garlic fermented in the garlic also and its tolerable for children when minced. FYI!!!! to those that don't know, pre-shredded cheese has two more problems, well three. It does taste vastly different, it is sprayed with an anti-fungal called natamyacin and has been causing people to not respond to anti-fungals when they're really need just like the over use of antibiotics. Also, many cheeses that are shredded are mixed with a cellulose to stretch the cheese and it is a wood pulp product, research it.

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Thanks for sharing all of this! I agree that there's so much you can do with little and still have delicious meals.

[@YeshuaKingMessiah]

I’m jealous over the Aga Stunning! Does it heat ur whole house? Or isn’t it wood?

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Thank you!! We have a small ranch so it does add quite a bit of heat to our home but it doesn't solely heat it. It runs on gas.

[@brandynash1409]

What variety of carrots do you grow and how are you storing them in plastic bags? Just ziplocks? Holes or no holes? Love your videos! Thanks for uploading! I always look forward to them!

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

We grew scarlet nantes carrots from seed savers exchange. Just storing them in plastic bags. I do sometime tape the tops of the bags to not let air in but even when I haven't, they are still doing great! Nothing fancy!

[@paulinedrewery3759]

If you wrap your carrots and other veg in paper towels and put them in containers with lids in the fridge they last a lot longer.There are videos on utube showing you how to do it.