395 - DITL Off Grid Kitchen, from scratch, budget, large family, monthly grocery haul - Australia

Hey Everyone!
Wow, this batch of Cowboy candy is spanning, so many days lol! But it will be so worth it in the end!
We managed to get our first batches of custard/ice cream mixed up for the ninja creami, and made bread and food all in between as well, which hey, if I didn't do that, I suppose the cowboy candy might be finished lol!
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[@leoniebrandt6487]

Thank you Nyssa. Never apologise for what you don’t get done but celebrate what you do. It’s mind boggling how many things you have on your plate. 🤗

[@marythurmond5975]

I think you do an amazing job of food preparation and preservation. You do NOT need to apologize. I think we all just get by one day at a time.

[@user-gh9dd7ln8h]

So appreciate all you do to send out videos and to give us a glimpse into your life and what it takes to live off grid in Australia. You accomplish a lot and to share it takes an immense amount of energy and forethought. I really appreciate it. THANK YOU❣from Concord, New Hampshire, USA.

[@DiannaGrable-fm8jd]

The cold really affects my joints. Like I have said before, I don't know how you do it. Running a KZbin channel living off grid, cooking without a stove (basically) and making everything from scratch. Plus homeschooling your children. Oh my Lord!

[@peggyterschluse9060]

Take care of yourself first. I'm here for the long haul. Your videos are the best. Don't apologize. You're fantastic and beautiful!!

[@sara-5124]

Out of all the utube videos I watch, your ones are the ones I look forward to the most. It is all so natural, you are living the life I always wanted. A lot of it reminds me of when I was young and carefree. Now I'm just old 😅😊.. but still young at heart. I feel your pain, cold weather can make everything hurt. You do a fantastic job, keep going 🫠.. the weather is slowly warming up here in the UK x

[@BronnieBee]

Thank you Nyssa, i am in awe of all you get done! Wherever you are at, or up to is ok! Love your hat, very becoming on you, 😃🐝

[@kerryhull2116]

You don’t have to justify your filming , you are doing an amazing job with all that’s on your plate👍🏻

[@sharonburling2262]

Winter has certainly kicked in nicely now here too! From about 3.30 or 4.00 pm the temperature drops about 10 degrees suddenly! I've heard that you can use chicken peas as a egg replacement. I froze loads of eggs for winter. They're no good for boiled eggs, but they are perfect for baking, fried eggs, scrambled etc. You need to relax and look after your health! You look exhausted! Also I have bought ski trousers and snow boots for around here in winter. They keep you so warm, and they are really comfy!

[@jeanz3622]

Thank you for sharing even when life is throwing you lemons, you make cowboy candy😊

[@Bush_Edge_Homesteading_Aus]

Hope your eye has settled Nyssa and not giving you grief. It's interesting watching your Cowboy Candy making. You are having me thinking its actually worth having some jars cut differently for different uses on the shelf. I only have a couple of jars of rounds left atm, so on the cusp of doing the next batch.

[@christinamillington2342]

Thank you Darryl for the hand flourish. It makes my day 😂. Wow, that egg roll in a bowl (spring roll) with the noodles looked amazing. ❤❤

[@OurSmallFootprint]

lol, he has fun doing them now! It was very tasty!

[@christinamillington2342]

@@OurSmallFootprint honestly, I look forward to them lol 😂😂. Can't wait for the next vlog. Xx

[@em......]

So many things happening. I hope you're feeling better. Delores made me smile! I love her! Precious baby ❤❤🐾 I always feel happy when you post, I don't care how behind you are. Be kind to yourself.

[@heatherchambers1609]

Thank you for another interesting video. Cowboy candy is intriguing - not really known in this part of 🇨🇦. Glad you took time for some naps this past week. Self care then you can deal with the rest of life. I know easier said than done 😊

[@cinapoowee7582]

I'll take your -1 over what we've been having. It got to 76 F and I am dying!!!!! I am one of the ones who hate summer. As for pain I truly understand because I'm in pain 24/7/365 no matter the weather. My favorite ice cream is vanilla. I know boring. Except Christmas time then I buy and adore peppermint ice cream!!!! Hope you feel better.

[@holleym2927]

I was sick for a whole month. I UNDERSTAND!!! Hope you are feeling better!

[@OurSmallFootprint]

I feel lucky that I have good days and bad days! at least I can have some days where I feel normal and 'well'

[@elizaC3024]

Nyssa you are amazing 👏. 👏 . The things that you accomplish daily is completely amazing. Oh I love cowboy candy as well 😋. It is funny that you mentioned that your peppers didn't seem that spicy, because I just processed a big bag of assorted chili's and they weren't very spicy either. I even added some diced up in sourdough rolls, and it was a nice spice, no heat.

[@Cronaghmol]

Oh nyssa I know exactly how you feel when pain takes hold. Hope it eases for you soon. Once again I've learned something thing new from your vlogs, every day is a school day with you , thanks for all the hard work you put into these vlogs, it's really amazing, now I'm off to research where I can buy that ninja creamy 😂

[@OurSmallFootprint]

hehe, I'm loving the Creami, but apparently they're hard to get hold of! I just managed to score one through Harvey Norman when I went looking! I am enjoying ice cream at least 4/5 times a week lol, and its amazing, it feels so indulgent!

[@AnnWilliams3197]

I also absolutely love icecream and with my Creami it is less guilt! I also am really enjoying trying different recipes . Don’t ever think you have to apologize for being a but behind, you need to look after yourself! I love the video when you post them

[@OurSmallFootprint]

I love that I can have dinner and still feel ok about having ice cream because I’ve made it somewhat healthy lol! But I think it will be great for when I feel too horrid to eat, having something I can stomach!

[@AnnWilliams3197]

That’s right Nyssa….i have osteoporosis etc and fractured vertebrae and some days the pain is bad and all I can be bothered having is icecream….i too tend to try and make mine healthier 😍

[@wannie9731]

Yippee another video to watch, thank you. Went to Costco yesterday, loved it, bought two bbq chooks, huge ones, froze the meat and bones in slow cooker for the broth. Of course did buy other stuff as well. You are you, which is why I watch your videos, don’t change.

[@OurSmallFootprint]

The chooks are great! If I have room I grab some but they need to be packed into their own esky!

[@user-xq2jb2lh6y]

What is crooks?

[@user-xq2jb2lh6y]

Chooks

[@OurSmallFootprint]

@@user-xq2jb2lh6y Chickens :) The rotisserie chickens :D

[@user-xq2jb2lh6y]

@@OurSmallFootprint Never heard them call that thank you.

[@mercyraerische4712]

Just want to say hello as I know commenting helps the channel. You are an inspiration girl! 😊 Praying for you and those bad pain days.

[@user-qd2wd7ns9uAnnie]

Thanks Nyssa, again I am blooming late watching you 🤦‍♀️..oh wow ,I have seen you use your cowboy candy but didn't realise the ingredients.. I will look on the Patreon to see of you have a receipe up.. anyway it's truly ok for you to take 5 and rest if you are unwell.. Viewers just love any content you post.. How are the slippers socks going? See your next video hopefully on time... 😊

[@BonnyP-69r]

I don’t know how you usually read your notes and look at the camera! I had to do a few videos for something the other day and I realised how difficult it is 🤣 Anyway this video was enjoyable and turned out great.

[@debbiesavage7107]

I ❤ Delores!

[@OurSmallFootprint]

She’s a handful! She must have some sort of Siamese/burmese in her she has that cry that sounds like a baby and she goes skitzy when you turn off the lights for the night lol

[@marygarcia5449]

I use a lotion called hempz for my joints. It works in minutes! Walgreens and ulta carries it.

[@annamaria8755]

Always happy to see you. Im so sorry you arent feeling well. Take care of yourself Nyssa we understand.

[@theonewhomjesusloves7360]

i love to watch and hear your explanation of everything..very thorough

[@Marksgran]

Your poor eye looked sore. Don’t push yourself to do these videos. Lots of KZbinrs take breaks from it as it’s really hard work filming all the time and you have so much else going on too. I love it when I see you have a new video up but I’ll wait if you need more time as I’m sure will most of your followers. Take care of yourself and thanks for sharing xx

[@denesetowers4353]

You are an inspiration to others by what you can fit into a day Thank you just love your videos

[@susanmontgomery1104]

Bless your heart Nyssa, I don’t know how you can stand out in the cold with your health conditions. I am hurting here and it’s 100* here today. When it’s cold there is no way. Try to rest when you can. I will watch your post when you feel better for sure but understand also when you can’t sometimes. The Roosters are messed up with their crowing. Here in the south everyone has roosters and during the eclipse they all started crowing. 😂❤TFS!!!

[@jenniferreiffert1978]

See what you do with Cowboy Candy inspired me to go on the hunt for it in a store to see if I would like it. I do! So amongst all of the other reasons I have to say it to you I wanted to say thank you! By the way I find it delicious over pizza.

[@OurSmallFootprint]

Heh, I’m glad that you like it after hunting for it! Oooh, d would prob like it on pizza! We do tend to put mayo on pizza because of the lack of cheese and it has cowboy candy in it mind you!

[@marierobinson3935]

A womans work is never done eh😂, I love how you transform a lump of pork in to a nice looking dinner from scratch..❤

[@frugalitystartsathome4889]

Bless you for still doing these voiceovers even when you’re feeling so rough.

[@OurSmallFootprint]

Hopefully they are still watchable (listenable!)

[@sallyhostetter2820]

Love you Nyssa and your videos. Those slider buns looked so good and I am in awe that you cut up that big box of chili peppers. Wow. Keep taking care of yourself when your TN gives you pain. Loved Darryl showcasing your meal with a little cowboy candy syrup on top. Love from America!!! Dolors was adorable. 😀

[@elizabethmcenearney7860]

From Dayton Virginia here. I can’t eat dairy so I almost bought the Ninja Creami at Xmas to try and make dairy free ice cream. I love seeing you work with one. Also, I never thought about adding protein powder to ice cream. What a great idea. Thank you so much for doing this. It’s getting hot here. I may have to get one after all. Wonderful video, thanks.

[@OurSmallFootprint]

There's a lot of people who use it for high protein, low calorie ice cream as a treat and use the protein powders, I wasn't sure I'd be sold on it, but if I use the right protein powders it actually tastes really good, there are some texture/gritty ones and they use fake sugars, but I don't mind monkfruit and have used that before, I'm not a fan of stevia though!

[@JAYNEmM1962]

You can also use protein shakes you buy in a bottle, I add fresh frozen strawberries or raspberries I thaw them in frig with some allulose sugar. So good.

[@OurSmallFootprint]

@@JAYNEmM1962 I don’t think bottled protein shakes are as available here. Allulose isn’t legally sold here yet either but I was going to try some from IHerb.

[@Emsta]

We accidentally bought a chilli plant when we thought we were buying capsicum. Am totally gonna harvest and make cowboy candy

[@OurSmallFootprint]

It’s definitely our fave way to eat chillies, and I grew a whole heap this year 5or tried to) so we could make our own!

[@rbud57]

You saying "it is what it is" reminds me of John Prine's song "Dear Abby" - one part goes: "You are what you are and you ain't what you ain't!" Great song. Good philosophy. ☺

[@gloriadavidson8599]

Look after yourself Nyssa ❤ Always enjoy your videos 👏👏👏👏👏As always a pleasure to watch 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 Love from the UK x

[@theonewhomjesusloves7360]

its very satisfying to watch you cook and prepare your food ❤

[@jayniecharlton4882]

Yeahhh…another great video….absolutely love how you use your food…

[@marieparks5674]

Always a great video, hoping you feel better.

[@lethaharris1608]

❤❤❤❤❤ Thank you for the lovely video . I'm always excited to see anything you put out ❤❤❤❤

[@donnacameron4515]

I wondered what goes into cowboy candy, a couple in Alaska also make it. Now I know, thanks.

[@OurSmallFootprint]

It's super tasty, very versatile to add the heat but toned down by the sweetness!

[@karolynforeman7529]

I think you're wonderful..regards Karolyn Melbourne

[@tessie4136]

Your beanie looks good. Wondering if hamper is available only your area. I think so

[@OurSmallFootprint]

I knitted it many years ago, it is so stretched, I really need to make another one! Our Hampers are run by Aberdeen Pantry, they have an arm here and one in Redbank Plains, but there are a lot of companies that do something similar in various places, Loaves and Fishes, Food Assist, Lighthouse Care!

[@mplummer1574]

I’m going to get brave and try to make cowboy candy. It always looks so good when you use it as a marinade. I notice you use small bags of sugar. Is it a special kind of sugar or is that just how you buy it?

[@leahfall-mo3cu]

I still don’t understand why the USA don’t advertise the therma mix

[@OurSmallFootprint]

I'm not sure, we don't advertise heavily here either, its all consultant based, pop up stalls and that kind of thing, so maybe they do the same there, but again you have to be sort of 'in the know' lol. They do have a website though (Thermomix.com) where you can get in contact with a local consultant to check it out if you want! :D

[@heatherbolichowski1910]

I have been considering a Ninja Creami as well because I love ice cream all year round! Ice cream has become very expensive in Canada (all dairy has) and I am still figuring out if I will save money with the Creami. Have you tried making ice pops with the Creami mixtures? We eat a lot of fudgsicles and other ice cream "novelties".

[@OurSmallFootprint]

I generally just use my thermomix for that kind of thing, because I can use it to whizz frozen fruits etc without any prep, we love the pops, they're great for day time, but I must admit that nothing beats sitting down to a 'tub' of ice cream after dinner hehe :D

[@user-bb7lo7yn2x]

You put way too much much pressure on yourself,one can only do so much…your plate seem to be full,its all good😊

[@trudytiplady4096]

Apparently it's against the law not to feed the hubby and the kids 😂lol

[@OurSmallFootprint]

Seems so ridiculous, they have hands! Lol

[@daniekaspinks96]

Yer apparently so lol

[@jayddawson-sellars363]

Is there a recipe for the slider rolls I'm a little lost and can't find on the website

[@OurSmallFootprint]

I have been hard pressed to get stuff published, my apologies! I do two diff versions of sliders, one with egg and one without, so one is more a brioche and the other is more just a white roll. but typically sliders are a brioche type roll, we like a light brioche. 240ml water (tepid is good!) 240ml Milk (or alternative) 14g yeast 60g sugar 2 eggs 110g of melted butter/ghee/oil 10g salt 900g of flour (give or take depending on your flour) Everything in your mixer in that order (you can halve it, this gives about 24 x 70g rolls) knead until it pulls away from the sides and is nice and smooth, about 5-8 mins in my kitchenaid, is not too sticky but a little tacky. Rest until about 1.75/2 times. Shape into your balls at about the 70g, proof until fluffy/doubled. Bake for about 25mins at about 180-200 (Temps are hard because I have a bbq so it makes a difference) Feel free to ask for any clarification!

[@jayddawson-sellars363]

@OurSmallFootprint don't apologise your a busy woman I love your content and I love the website

[@kimmcvitty3580]

​@@OurSmallFootprint. Thank you for the recipe!

[@dianelopes8199]

with your eye if you under a fan in day and/or blowing on you at night while sleeping ,makes you eyes way worse mine used to feel like my eye lashs walking on a rocky road , so sore ,i had the dr in once and asked why so sore he said ' well i am just a dr i dont know everything , maybe because you getting older !!'' lucky for him i was or he would have had a hob nail boot up his ass on way out , but for the week i didnt have my fans on has brezz e was making them sore , but them the lumps and blisters went , and in last 3 year not had a fan above me or facing me and not had them back since ,so was the fans , just thought it might help you to know incase helps you ,

[@OurSmallFootprint]

Thank you for sharing :D. We don't have any fans going atm, too cold for that! lol. I am mostly blind in one eye, from a side effect of chicken pox when I was a child, and my eye that I can see out of, I think a lot of it is strain, because it is what I rely on, I have nerve issues with it as well, so it just won't focus sometimes, and I think then I push it, because hey, I want to be able to see and then it objects and stings and waters and urgh hehe :D

[@tinapennington1587]

I love your cats name. What are some of the other animals names?

[@OurSmallFootprint]

Our pigs are Duke, Hazzard and Boss and our first dog is Daisy heh, the other two dogs are bear and cyborg (and we had a posey who we no longer have) the chooks all have interesting names lol, but I couldn’t tell you all of them! Tails, Rainboe, Foxx and Coconut are our main roosters though!

[@tinapennington1587]

@@OurSmallFootprint I love those! I use to watch The Dukes of Hazzard when it came on and I loved it!

[@OurSmallFootprint]

@@tinapennington1587 daisy was a rescue and already came with a name so we just sort of went with the theme heh

[@tinapennington1587]

@@OurSmallFootprint awesome!

[@Emsta]

Is it worth just giving up on the missing weeks and starting with the last few days?

[@OurSmallFootprint]

There’s always a lull of content at the end of the shopping cycle so realistically this just means I should have enough content to get me all the way through, I just hate that delay lol

[@Emsta]

I figured that but also gives you permission to be kind to yourself

[@tinafisher-mf6db]

I know you feel it but your eye doesn't look bad.is neuro worse in winter?

[@OurSmallFootprint]

Its the swings in temp I find really hard, we get down below 0 at night, but most days are still in the high teens to low 20's, it throws my body out pretty badly, but cold air is an issue for my face too.

[@tinafisher-mf6db]

@@OurSmallFootprint praying for comfort

[@wandadevers9598]

Hope you feel better. Take it easy . You're doing great

[@qwertyqwert2772]

who is delores

[@OurSmallFootprint]

The kitty cat whose head you can see eyeing off the pan of food at my feet :)

[@barbaraallan5954]

I love your videos but you look a bit poorly, take care and dont overdo it xxx

[@barbaraallan5954]

I love your videos but you look a bit poorly, take care and dont overdo it xxx

[@OurSmallFootprint]

Definitely having a few flat days, I'm feeling much better today though!