5 Cheap Foods to Stock Up on Now for Your Fridge and Freezer!

[@MarysNest]

Hi Sweet Friends, Today, I want to share with you the 5 Cheap Foods to Stock Up On Now in Your Freezer and Fridge! ➡️SUBSCRIBE: kzbin.info ➡️Remember to open up the Description under this video where I share lots of discount coupon codes for traditional foods, kitchen items, and more! ➡️Be sure to head over to my KZbin channel’s Home Page where I share lots of organized playlists of videos that I think you will enjoy. Here is the link: KZbin.com/MarysNest ➡️FREE 36-PAGE ESSENTIAL TRADITIONAL FOODS PANTRY LIST: marysnest.com/free-traditional-foods-pantry-list/ ➡️FREE EMERGENCY FOOD SUPPLY LIST AND MEAL PLAN (No Email Required): marysnest.com/how-to-build-a-2-week-emergency-food-supply/ ➡️FREE THRIFTY KITCHEN CHECKLIST (No Email Required): marysnest.com/how-to-run-a-thrifty-kitchen-with-free-checklist/ ➡️FREE CREATE A TRADITIONAL FOODS KITCHEN CHART (No Email Required): marysnest.com/ten-easy-ways-to-create-a-traditional-foods-kitchen/ ➡️FREE BAKING PANTRY CHECKLIST (No Email Required): marysnest.com/how-to-stock-your-baking-pantry-with-the-best-ingredients/ ➡️FREE GLUTEN FREE BAKING PANTRY CHECKLIST (No Email Required): marysnest.com/how-to-make-gluten-free-flour-mixes/ ➡️SUBSCRIBE TO THE FREE TRADITIONAL FOODS NEWSLETTER: marysnest.com/signup-traditional-foods-newsletter/ ➡️JOIN THE TRADITIONAL FOODS KITCHEN ACADEMY (Optional Membership Community): kzbin.infojoin ➡️RELATED VIDEO SERIES: ▶️CHEAP MEAL IDEAS MADE WITH REAL FOOD: kzbin.info/aero/PLkRuW3pBo2U2fFxKUfgX-77ABRw73F50s ▶️ULTIMATE PREPPER PANTRY SERIES: kzbin.info/aero/PLkRuW3pBo2U0WCxRNWm60Yt0ihEQbfpUl ▶️MASTER THE BASICS OF TRADITIONAL "NUTRIENT DENSE" FOODS COOKING: kzbin.info/aero/PLkRuW3pBo2U3b4eu0QraZReKlGzA11h3y ▶️STOCK THE TRADITIONAL FOODS PANTRY: kzbin.info/aero/PLkRuW3pBo2U1MqC3YAw7ZRYjuL9FBGSwc ▶️ULTIMATE NOURISHING TRADITIONS RECIPE SERIES: kzbin.info/aero/PLkRuW3pBo2U08QTxHX-n8ozvP_UfeWuL8 ▶️GROW MEDICINAL HERBS AND MAKE HOME REMEDIES: kzbin.info/aero/PLkRuW3pBo2U3eCyTEJqM_wyfxWl-E1b08 ▶️REGROW VEGETABLES FROM KITCHEN SCRAPS: kzbin.info/aero/PLkRuW3pBo2U1K-YYL7cjro1ThS4a6YlhE ▶️HOMEMADE VINEGAR: kzbin.info/aero/PLkRuW3pBo2U14s7hgEoGWEc0kJe2NoRd2 ▶️COOKING WITH SCRAPS: kzbin.info/aero/PLkRuW3pBo2U0Uc9r7s9UcgkrnRXAM9riz ▶️WATER BATH CANNING: kzbin.info/aero/PLkRuW3pBo2U3HJRCmwVAvBNS90WjifR1U ▶️RECENT VIDEO UPLOADS: kzbin.infovideos ➡️FOR THE CORRESPONDING BLOG POST: Don’t forget to open the description under the video and scroll down till you see “BLOG POST”. There will be a link there that will take you directly to the CORRESPONDING BLOG POST on my website (MarysNest DOT com) that accompanies this video. Depending on what type of device you are watching the video on…To open the description under video, click the words “SHOW MORE”, or the title of the video, or the small downward pointing triangle arrow to the right of the video title. All of these should open the description. ➡️And for more in-depth info...➡️JOIN THE TRADITIONAL FOODS KITCHEN ACADEMY (Optional Membership Community): kzbin.infojoin This is where I share in-depth “Vodcasts” (like a podcast but you can watch and listen or just listen) all about Traditional “nutrient dense” foods, plus 1 monthly LIVE STREAM. This is for those who are interested in delving into all these Traditional “Nutrient Dense” Foods topics in greater detail. BUT DON”T WORRY…this is completely optional, and I will continue to produce all of my free public videos too. I’ve got lots of great public videos coming up here on my channel, so stay tuned. 😉 ❤️SOCIALIZE WITH ME: KZbin Community: kzbin.infocommunity Facebook: facebook.com/marysnest Facebook Private Group: facebook.com/groups/171869080205145 Instagram: instagram.com/marysnest Pinterest: pinterest.com/marysnest Twitter: twitter.com/marysnest Thanks for watching! Love, Mary

[@maryrumpel9298]

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[@beckygreathouse2660]

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[@RN-mn3jn]

So I bought Kippers...today for the 1st time ever....now what do I do with them😊

[@miabehrens5229]

The problem is if they turn off our electricity, we will.loose freezer and fridge. There are also movies how to preserve it in glasses. As well get spam , tin meat etc. My freezer is full, if they turn off our electricity, its the first food to eat till gone.

[@diannamc367]

@@miabehrens5229 if they turn off the electricity, I will can any meat that isn't already in a jar.

[@justinwhite2725]

People: panicking as inflation hits. Mary, smiling, "Hi sweet friends!" I love the attitude you bring to this subject.

[@MarysNest]

Oh Justin! Thank you SO much for the kind words!! Love, Mary

[@botaitang]

How to cook bone broth

[@grinstaspinsta]

The "...and more!" gets me every time. The most wholesome intro on the internet, thanks Mary 🥰

[@scruffy281]

Me (and a lot of us): Tuning to her channel for a hit of joy and positivity........with a heaping dose of love!!👍🏻

[@kyleboland1820]

As a young man of 32 and being aware of the state of affairs I appreciate your advice on improving the chances of my family not starving. Thanks

[@MarysNest]

Oh Kyle, God bless you and your family. I hope you can find reasonably priced foods. Love, Mary

[@kyleboland1820]

@@MarysNest I do most of my shopping at Winn-Dixie I typically buy only the items that are buy one get one. I was a boy scout at age 14 i completed wilderness survival 3 but my family has a very different view of eating bugs than I do so I have a lot of food for them about 2000 lbs of it. Mainly lintel beans ,corn and rice, sardines we have a lot of guns and ammo. But it's the knowledge that we really need and the mental fortitude to succeed no matter what. Be strong and courageous do not be terrified do not be discouraged for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go. Be prepared! I have lived by that.

[@lf4061]

you can also make up entreés using canned and pkgd foods that are still easy to find and less expensive, buying a set each time you buy groceries until you have emergency stock of, such as Southwestern Soup - carton of chicken broth, can of diced fire roasted tomatoes, can of mexican/southwestern corn, can of black beans, canned chicken breast meat, and optional spoonfuls of canned mild cheese/jar queso, chili powder Italian Soup - carton beef broth, can cannellini/white kidney beans, can diced tomatoes with basil, bits of canned spinach/mustard or mixed greens, fresh browned Italian sausage/reconstituted dried sausage crumbles from #10 long term storage can, minced garlic from jar or dried, optional cheese tortellini/ravioli, Italian seasoning, fresh/dried/powdered onion Chili - carton beef broth, 2 cans pinto/red beans, one can kidney beans, can diced fire roasted tomatoes, fresh/dried/powdered onions and bell peppers, minced garlic from jar, paprika, chili powder, oregano, optional fresh ground beef/leftover beef roast/canned or reconstituted dried beef crumbles from #10 long term storage can Just some ideas or examples of possibilities. Come up with a recipe and try it for a lunch to see if anyone in family will eat it. Do not want to store things no one will eat or not used to if can help it.

[@cbass2755]

I applaud you Kyle. Regardless of ANY circumstances, having a full pantry of 6 months to a year will literally pay off in your life, and families lives. I follow Mary, and if I may suggest ( if you don’t already), please watch Alaska Prepper. Between these two, your life will be changed forever…..For The Good! ✝️ Blessings from Michigan…✝️

[@kyleboland1820]

@@cbass2755 thanks you are right we must be prepared I'm subscribed to a bunch of prepping channels and news channels as of lately I have been working on emp protection for essential Electronics red dots weapons lights batteries radios I'm just going with the cheapest way aluminum foil and Saran Wrap I have been working over time to be sure all of my bases are covered. God speed

[@janetlynne8712]

I recently broke my back and absolutely could not get in my car or even getting to my front door from my bedroom was almost impossible so that let out food deliveries. I had a lot of preps that I lived off of for the first 3 months and I'm so thankful that people like you Mary, had encouraged me to have plenty of food. I'm now restocking what I used in those 3 months because I'm having back surgery day after tomorrow and maybe will need stored food next week. So I hope people can learn from my delima and not wait until it's too late if I had not had that food I would have went hungry many meals. My meals however were things that were ready to eat. Chef Boy RD saved me lots of nights. Lol. I do have a lot of the food you are talking about in this video but for that first week canned meals had to do because I couldn't stand up for more than 5 minutes.

[@daisyjo5358]

So sorry for your season of health issues. But prayers sent your way for continuing healing ❤️‍🩹

[@MarysNest]

Oh Janet!! I am so sorry to hear about your injury but hope you are recovering well. You were certainly well prepared! Good job! Love, Mary❤️🤗❤️

[@KellyS_77]

Hope everything goes well with your surgery :)

[@Rosesandtea]

Sending up a prayer for speedy healing. So glad you had food to eat. Mary is a real blessing to many.

[@workinprogress3609]

Oh, Janet, I'm so sorry that you are getting through this alone. I'm praying for a speedy recovery.

[@lynnwilliams2227]

Mary, I want to thank you for being a reassuring voice in these uncertain times. I love how you remind us there is no shame if we can't be 100 percent traditional cooks and that baby steps do count. Love and blessings to you and your family.

[@duotone69]

Excellent presentation Mary. If I can add to the conversation, I save banana peels and dry them in the oven until they are crispy. I then add that to clean eggshells and dry, used coffee ground. I powder all this, mix it and store in old containers until it’s garden season. What I have is instant fertilizer and plant food. Nitrogen from the coffee grounds, calcium carbonate from the eggshells, an potassium from the banana peels.

[@alismith7916]

Wha5 a great idea!

[@BridiesMammaG]

I am so gonna do this. Thanks for sharing. 💖💕

[@duotone69]

@@BridiesMammaG you’re very welcome.

[@Goody2shzToo]

May I ask...in what ratio do you mix these items?

[@jeanninesbeans]

I hear copper is a mineral that our soil (and therefore our cultivated crops) are lacking. Could you soak old pennies in vinegar and add that too?

[@keepingourhome7271]

Mary, I have a very old cookbook, my mom’s, from the 40’s, & it has so many explanatory sections intended to educate new cooks, & as references for not so new cooks. Your videos are even more in depth, and your presentation is so inviting, so “you can do it too”, that I’m sure you’re inspiring new, & not so new, cooks, more than you can imagine. You must, absolutely, compile your own cookbook, home reference tome! Please! Even if it was transcripts of your videos, there’s too much valuable and necessary information that we simply cannot lose. If the internet ever goes down, I want your book for me, my girls, my grandchildren. Everyone needs Mary’s Nest Home Bible. 🥰

[@MarysNest]

You are so sweet!! Hopefully one day I will be able to write a cookbook! Love, Mary

[@carolreddie9645]

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[@tannaphillips6840]

I never thought of egg shells in your bone broth!!! 🎉 Thank you for continuing to help us during these ‘interesting’ times! 💜

[@karenreaves3650]

Calcium, great for growing tomatoes as well.

[@ewetoob137]

Bagged frozen vegetables and fruit can be dehydrated for longer term storing. Thank you Mary, you are helpful and calming; God bless you!

[@MarysNest]

Great tip!!

[@robinholbrook8296]

Beware frozen broccoli smells awful dehydrating. It takes 12 hrs or so usually. Had no problems with frozen onions dehydrating.

[@ewetoob137]

@@robinholbrook8296 good to know about the broccoli, thank you! Will have to try the onions. Have you tried cauliflower yet? ( i have not)

[@robinholbrook8296]

@@ewetoob137 Not sure if my frozen veggies had cauliflower in it or not. Diffidently had broccoli 😑. Not dehydrating broccoli again. Cauliflower should be ok 🤷‍♀️. It does not have a smell like broccoli when heated.

[@cbass2755]

I made your recipe for Sandwich Bread yesterday. Omg….it turned out fantastic! It’s sooooo good…And I’m not a bread baker. Is my second time making it. My first loves did not raise bc of my home bing cold bc I keep it down to try and save money. You mentioned putting in oven with light on, so I did it. Oh Mary! I’m so proud of myself. The bread came out perfectly!! Thank you so much for everything you do. It’s true…you help me feel better about myself…Thank you Mary….✝️😊

[@ericaharris9015]

Im gonna have to make this bread!

[@MarysNest]

Oh my goodness! I’m so proud of you too! You are doing a great job! Love, Mary❤️🤗❤️

[@masonhamlin3921]

I need to try that recipe! Sounds therapeutic. ❤

[@angelafaith5605]

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[@susan3200]

Hi! Just wanted to say that I had a goal of 25 dollars for extra food for my son. It was fun - I went to 4 different stores and kept receipts. $25.94. I'm a little bit proud of myself. :)

[@MarysNest]

Hi Susan!! Wow!! You should be very proud of yourself!! Great job!! Love, Mary❤️🤗❤️

[@rho1360]

My goodness Mary, I am a home cook of many years but I still learn from your videos, thank you. From the very first video of yours I knew we were on the same page! Exactly. I've never thought to put egg shells in my stock pot. I dry them, grind and then sprinkle on the soil around brassica seedlings or just compost them. But I'll definitely pop a couple in the stock pot!

[@CleaningSanity]

With all the prices rising I feel so thankful to live right next to a farm $2 a gallon for raw milk, such a blessing!

[@Goody2shzToo]

Wow! That's an unbelievable price! Lots of good things you can do with raw milk. It's the only milk you can clabber.

[@doriwei5118]

Hi Mary 👋 I love the phrase modern pioneer ! All things old are new again & that applies to foods and habits from the great depression, making terrific meals on the cheap. I truly enjoy your classes because your bubbly personality & that you are very concise on every lesson, thoroughly covering aspects that help people shop, cook and can etc. I grew up watching my mom & nana cooking with leftovers and l do the same. I usually keep a scrap rap bag with bones etc in the freezer & it's great for soups & stews. Thanks for your wonderful videos !! Be well !🦋

[@alenemarie]

I’m loving listening to this as I’m sitting here sick *again*. You remind me of my lovely home ec teacher from the 70s in a tiny VA rural town. I’m disabled and I often don’t feel well enough to cook for myself, which I used to love to do. I live alone now. Sometimes I buy the pre-chopped veggies/fruit, because I never know how I’m going to feel when I start a task. Sometimes I cook & then I’m too tired to clean…or even eat. Suggestions for those of us who really need the better food, but never know what a day is going to bring health-wise. Thank you! Love your channel. ❤️

[@YeshuaKingMessiah]

Ready to go ingredients Get a teen from church or neighbor and have her cut up things for the week Salad, potatoes, other tubers, crudités, wash ur fruit Then u just have to combine. Buy ready to use things as affordable too!

[@glendagonzalez2469]

You can grow sweet potatoes in a container from store bought sweet potatoes. There are endless instructional videos but it is as simple as putting the bottom of the sweet potato in a glass or jar with water to root (change out the water frequently to keep it from spoiling) in a few days you will see growth on the top or sides of the sweet potato called slips, let them grow on a sunny window until they are about 3 or 4 inches tall and have plenty of leaves. Gently remove the slips from the sweet potato and transfer to glasses with water to root. Once the roots grow and the slips have continued to grow and have more leaves, plant them in a large container in a sunny spot in the balcony, deck or yard. As the slips grow they will vine and want to grow all over but you can contain their growth by harvesting the green leaves from the excess growth and use them as you would spinach. It is delicious and very nutritious, and basically free because it is a byproduct of growing the tubers. It is the first thing that I successfully grew and continue to grow. I hope you try it. It is wonderful. When you are ready to harvest the tubers, harvest the last of the leaves and set aside 1 or 2 potatoes to start the process again. Good luck and God bless.

[@MarysNest]

Hi Glenda, what a great tip!! Thank your for sharing!! Love, Mary❤️🤗❤️

[@claudiarosenthal5546]

What a find this woman is! I have watched dozens of videos on health and cooking. But Mary is a combination of both. She’s the most cheerful, positive person and look how healthy she is! She oozes wholesomeness and is so calming I watch her videos everyday. I have learned so much. And she has the best bone broth recipe I’ve ever seen. What a game changer. Thanks Mary.

[@ggbice]

Hi Mary! I also skipped on red meat and fresh fish for the same reason. The cost is just not feasible. Yes to buying eggs! I bought a Turkey sausage as well...... new to me. We simply have to make changes without sacrificing optimum nutrition. TFS.

[@MarysNest]

How true!! Yes, we definitely need to learn to make changes!! We are going to have the turkey sausage today. I think it will be tasty. Love, Mary

[@YeshuaKingMessiah]

Turkey sausage or bacon 🤢 I buy hamburger 80% 20% Buy big tubes It’s CAFO crap but it’s all I can do N don’t drain the fat!!

[@doloresreynolds8145]

@@YeshuaKingMessiah Usually hamburger is sold as 80/20, or 80% lean, 20% fat. If it was 80% fat, most of it would cook away, because it would be 4/5 fat. Other ratios are often available, like 90/10.

[@doloresreynolds8145]

@Maria Think back to any time before the 1960’s. Many families had beef only once a week, if that. If the elimination of red meat from our diet was anyone’s ‘goal’, the avian flu really screwed that up by making the cost of chicken and turkey shoot up. I guess we’re stuck with pork and mutton/lamb, or seafood. Man, life is rough. (PS: If your addiction to beef is really very strong, you had better buy a few cows. And a big freezer.). PS, addressing the huge shortcomings in our economic system is a subject that needs more in depth discussion, but it is going to have to happen through political action. It may help to inform people about our class-based system being perpetuated by the rich, but it is easier and more direct to find suitable candidates to support who will move our ingrained system towards a more egalitarian long-them outcome.

[@YeshuaKingMessiah]

@@doloresreynolds8145 unfortunately it’s wasaaay past that time of historical solutions to tyranny and genocide attempts.

[@susieq5457]

I make bone broth all the time. Never thought of saving eggshells. Thanks for the info. Also when I buy pineapple and it's not ripe yet. If you store the pineapple upside down for a few days, all the juices flow throughout the pineapple and it is super sweet when you are ready to serve. This is the only way I store my pineapple and everyone always says how sweet and juicy they are.

[@EmeryShae]

I do the same thing!

[@andih5895]

Do you remove the top/leaves to store it upside down?

[@EmeryShae]

@@andih5895 no. Just try and prop it up in something or against something.

[@susieq5457]

@@andih5895 No I don't remove the leaves

[@bethanyc4221]

Mary, you are an absolute godsend! I'm attempting to transition to a traditional foods kitchen as a college student, so my budget is very limited. Your videos are always to helpful and informative, making this transition so much easier! I love how thorough and beginner friendly all of your videos are and delight in seeing your sweet smile each time a new one drops. Love from Tyler, TX!

[@MarysNest]

Oh Bethany!! Greetings fellow Texan! ❤️🤠❤️ Thank you so much for the kind words. And I’m so glad you’re here on this journey with us! Love, Mary❤️🤗❤️

[@KellyS_77]

My tip for the whole chickens is to spatchcock or butterfly them, cut the back out with poultry shears or a knife and press down on the breastbone to flatten them a bit. Then you can put them in a foodsaver bag or however else you'd normally wrap them for the freezer. A butterflied chicken takes up a lot less space than a whole chicken (which has a lot of empty space). It bakes up just like a whole chicken, but a little faster. To be able to afford meat (especially red meat) we pretty much wait until it's on sale, then pressure can it. It fits in the budget a little better that way :) We can still find whole chickens on a great deal sometimes, so we do buy those on occasion. Luckily I learned several years ago how to break down a whole bird into the various pieces like they would come at the store.

[@danam.8709]

I know a couple of folks who only have the freezer over the refrigerator and I can clearly see how your idea for the chicken will be very beneficial ... Thanks

[@MarysNest]

Great tip!!

[@KellyS_77]

@@danam.8709 Totally!! I've lived in apartments almost all my adult life, so the "over the fridge" freezer is all I've ever had. :D

[@ladycatrose]

Thank you for being a great inspiration to the new preppers. As a newbie at 73, I find myself using your videos for information to making my journey.

[@breathe4430]

I was pretty happy because I scored 4-six packs of 64 ounce widemouth Ball jars today. I wanted to make sure that I had them because I’m planting my garden and want to be able to dehydrate and vacuum seal the produce in my jars.

[@diannamc367]

That's great. I've been having trouble finding those.

[@CaminoTurtle]

You are a joy to watch. One of the kindest, sweetest, most informative preppers on KZbin. Thank you.

[@MarysNest]

Hi Cathy, Oh my goodness!! Thank you SO much for the kind words!! Glad you're here!! Love, Mary

[@donnahilber8701]

I think one could watch this particular video on a monthly basis and develop a life-long nutrition foundation! Thank you so much

[@MajorMonkeytoes]

At my local Kroger whole chicken jumped to 1.79 per pound from 90 cents! Rather than buy a 6 lb chicken for 10-11 dollars I picked up a 10 lb bag of chicken leg quarters for 7.90. Was still able to roast them in the oven, use them for meals, and save the bones for stock!

[@KellyS_77]

It's all about doing the math and getting the best deal :) I look a little weird shopping with a calculator out, but I'm using it as an opportunity to teach my kid (8 years old) about how to save money at the store. (He just likes getting to use the calculator instead of having to do the math on paper lol)

[@donaldcadwell3911]

If you have a Sam's Club or Costco nearby, you can get a rotisserie chicken for a bit under $5.00. Cheap and already cooked. I can't buy and cook a whole chicken that cheap.

[@Goody2shzToo]

I just got one today. It's several meals for me and my husband. The dog gets some. And then I use the carcass and any leftover bits to make chicken soup.

[@cathybrown8334]

Mary thank you so much for your videos. I have started celery and green onions, and they are growing. I got my neighbors bringing me their scraps and I’m trying to grow them for all of us.

[@marlayneboblett1267]

Mary, your wisdom continues to amaze me. You are thorough, give lots of data and options. Bless you for helping us.

[@MarysNest]

Wow, thank you

[@FineFeatheredHomestead]

I was asked to help the community get involved in the community raised garden beds. I decided to propagate high yielding fruit and veg for the back half where the entrance is, so folks could use what they need if a helper, or to deliver where needed. The front couple beds are facing the street, so flowers and herbs go there, along with a fairy garden section and a giant pumpkin in fall so kids can see it grow day after day. If everyone would grow one or two items of high yield and share surplus, it can go a long way to helping calm concerns and secure more than enough, and be done right in your neighborhood.

[@EmeryShae]

I just bought 6 pineapples and canned five of them! So fun. I’ve never canned pineapple before. I boiled the cores to make a pineapple juice to fill the jars for canning.

[@dianadamyanova2400]

You could save the rind and make fermented pineapple vinegar

[@rimmerableful]

I live on a Gulf Island with NO services, No ferry boat. It costs about $100 to get off and on the island to do a shop, so I am practical and trying to learn more tricks from you, Mary, and thank you for your ideas. Canning, blanching and prepping fish, along with gardening, baking and sewing were useful skills, passed down from my grandparents and parents so I have had a good start. I have over the coarse of years made my own dog food too. Recently, in Canada, we had several small avalanches, caving in passages so truckers couldn't get through. Coupled with Covid and the Panama Canal blockage, I arrived at the Walmart to find there were only TWO BAGS of DOG FOOD remaining. I didn't have a lot on hand as backup as I had been snowed in and used most of my food to feed my dogs. When it came down to it, instead of putting my peelings aside for broth, I started feeding my dogs the ends of carrots, apple peels and more which they seem to think is fun, and a treat. Anyhoodles, I need to consider more back up for my wee beasts too so I am not facing the same dilema, next snow. And Mary, keep up the excellent videos, can not wait to try and make buttermilk.

[@ravensnestacres7218]

In Canada we can’t get meat or dairy that cheap, I paid 8 dollars for a gallon of milk this week. I’ll be growing a lot of veggies this year. Love your videos.

[@wwaxwork]

Maybe look into powdered milk if milk is hitting those prices then the instant would most likely work out cheaper per gallon. If I use Walmart Instant Milk powder I can get the price to about $3.50 a gallon, usually I can get fresh cheaper but it's good for emergencies or price rises. I buy fresh it when it's on sale and freeze it as long as you shake it up well after defrosting to mix the fats back in you can't tell frozen from fresh milk. The bags you have in Canada freeze well and take up less space than the bottles too.

[@cathybooth290]

I'm in ontario. Milk was 7.20 here!! Gas 1.75

[@ravensnestacres7218]

@@cathybooth290 I'm in New Brunswick gas is 1.81.

[@tinaelliott8029]

New Brunswick here as well, I have been watching the clearance meats and been making good use of them either freezing or pressure cooking

[@ravensnestacres7218]

@@tinaelliott8029 which stores have you been checking, I haven't seen any meat on clearance, I get fruit and vegetables to that I've been dehydrating.

[@cindyward5133]

I made the bread and my husband told me I could make that any time! It came out great and was so easy. I have come to a point that I can't even eat store bought bread anymore

[@MarysNest]

Oh Cindy!! I am so happy to hear this!!❤️🤗❤️

[@cbass2755]

Me either! I just made two loves yesterday and one is almost gone. It’s delicious, healthy and what I love is it’s a simple recipe for those of us who have never made bread! I know I’ll be making bread twice a week now and it’s healthy and I know what’s in it. Mary has changed my life. I literally sit down with pen and paper and take notes. I have a binder and everything is written down just in case I lose electricity. I have it…Blessings from Michigan…✝️

[@vonnieburt1163]

Mary, so much information in one video! More than once I so wish I could spend a week with you to learn how to be a healthier, cheaper cook. I learn visually. You are an encyclopedia of food shopping + cooking.

[@ambreewilliams6585]

Great suggestions Mary! I don't know if you knew this, but with the all purpose flour (w/baking powder and salt to make your own self-rising flour) and yogurt, you can also make the 2-ingredient breads like biscuits, bagels, pizza crust, cinnamon rolls and things like that. My youngest daughter and I made the bagels and they are dynamite for breakfast with eggs (or ham and maybe turkey sausage too 👍🏾👍🏾) Those 2-ingredient bread videos are all over KZbin, and the Tasty channel has plenty of recipe ideas. 👍🏾👍🏾

[@sherc1735]

I am going try these. Which channels did you watch for two ingredient breads?

[@TerELyn]

I've been watching your videos for a while now but I must say this is probably the one that blew my mind the most. Thank you so much for educating us every week with outstanding money-saving and healthy food information and recipes!

[@ashley-cz1sl]

Look online at the store flyers that you are going to be shopping at for the deals. If you can afford it and have the space for it buy your meats in bulk it will save money in the long run. The straining of the store-bought yogurt save the way and if you buy frozen fruit juice add the way instead of water. I took my grandma shopping the other day and she taught me how to dehydrate fresh veggies and you put them in a jar with an oxygen saver and they will last a lot longer. She showed me all you have to do is add the veggies to boiling water and they will rehydrate. She also saves the water from the veggies because they have a bunch of nutrients in it and adds that to her frozen juice consentrates she gets.

[@MarysNest]

All wonderful tips!! Love, Mary

[@jaimeconnors8994]

Mary, you're a Saint. The education, motivation, encouragement, and hope you provide to so many people is unmatched. You're in my prayers for many more years of education that I am passing on to the one kid I have left at home. Thank you, ma'am ❤

[@MarysNest]

Hi Jamie, Wow, thank you! Love, Mary

[@contrarymary76]

We dry our egg shells and pulverize them in an old blender, used just for that purpose, then add them to the veggie garden soil as needed.

[@MarysNest]

Great tip!!

[@judalu9557]

Speaking of cabbage: I like to use sliced cabbage in place of pasta. Cooked al dente it really does seem like pasta, and is keto friendly.

[@sarahkirbach5040]

I use rolls of sausage to make dirty rice 🍚 husband loves it. Wonderful tips & thank you for sharing!

[@ashleypurdy5105]

Fasting to prepare mentally for what’s coming. Just a weekend a month to increase mental fortitude and practice self denial. After 48 hours, a plain sprout sandwich tastes like heaven. Increase gratefulness and stretch resources by practicing a periodic water fast. Especially if you rely on a lot of sprouts to round off your meals, take a couple days to start a good crop, build or do something physically demanding, then load up on nutrition bounty and give thanks.

[@magenta4443]

Mary, you have such good information, I have to watch your videos several times to catch all the details. Thank you for your knowledge. Am trying to prep for food shortages and just recently started gardening, making fermented foods and cooking from scratch. Bless you for all your clear information.

[@MarysNest]

I am so happy that I can help. Glad you’re here. You’re doing great!! Love, Mary❤️🤗❤️

[@MrCorvettegirl2]

Hi Ms Mary Thank you for all your knowledge & in helping Others to eat good healthy meals at a affordable cost 👍 Take care Brenda

[@barbaragoss6177]

Luckily we have a large garden growing fruits and vegetables which I freeze or preserve in many ways !We buy our meat in bulk or when on special! Hi from Tasmania Australia! 👏👏🙏

[@TheYahoogirl88]

Thank you Mary's Nest. I'll never understand people who limit themselves to what they are comfortable with.

[@MarysNest]

Yes, we really need to be flexible during these times! Love, Mary

[@Laura-wn2yy]

Regrowing celery, varying success--correct. Organic were the only ones that rooted for me, and some of them did not survive the transplanting into dirt, but a few survived in the garden where they grew thin, long, very dark green stalks with intense celery flavor. Good for soups!

[@terrymannbluemoonsoapco.1377]

Hi Mary, thanks for all you do. I find that the frozen vegetables are good to have on hand to use in pot pies, stews or soups. Just take out a few from each bag, re-close and put back in the freezer. I have been doing this for a long time.

[@thebaldchef14]

Mary, in these trying times of inflation is really important to stock up on food. Actually great investment, that we need to eat, and the prices are just getting keep right rising. I came across your channel and a lot of what you said video really hit home. I am a new guy here, definitely will be coming back for more insight!

[@MarysNest]

Welcome! So glad you're here!! Love, Mary

[@toykawilliams3273]

Welcome Chef Glen!!

[@carlacook3537]

For hamburger my husband hunts and we have a deer in the freezer . We process it our selves and sometimes when briquet is on sale we make burger out of it.

[@lifenglai971]

Hi! Mary! My name is lifeng lai a Taiwanese/ American learning a lot of new knowledge from you like to say thank you from deeper my heart.

[@azbz1z2z75]

I am so thankful for you and many others who have taught me to make homemade yogurt and etc. I have started doing this and it is great. It has helped me with my colitis. My stomach has returned to normal health.

[@MarysNest]

Wonderful news!

[@ozigalqld5511]

Hi Mary, greetings from Australia. I did a cost comparison with Protein and Dairy from my local supermarket and here are the figures:- your cost $20.54 our cost US$48.41! It is so expensive to eat here! LOL I guess transport costs don't help - we're thousands of miles apart from point of origin to destination. Cost of eggs and whole chickens more than double what you pay. Cheese and yoghurt 3 times the price. Makes things difficult to say the least! Thank you for your commonsense approach to preparedness, your calm attitude keeping us focused is very helpful in these crazy times. God bless you and yours. Debbie from North Queensland👋

[@alyceblue1671]

Hi Osigal! A lot of Americans now are starting gardens because of worry about food shortages and prices. How about Australians? Are a lot of you starting gardens too? I’ve always had a food garden and also an apple tree and berries, but this year I’m planning to extend growing food by also using containers and growing food in my flower gardens too. I have grandkids here to feed, so I’m growing all I can. 😍

[@ozigalqld5511]

@@alyceblue1671 Hello, yes I believe lots of people are trying to do that too. We certainly are, it's just tough in the tropics :) We mostly garden in containers (much more practical) and have planted quite a lot of seeds recently, so hoping they come to fruition. The grocery store prices have increased a lot in the past 12 months, but Australia is still an expensive country to live in, food and fuel-wise anyhow. I hope your garden is successful and those babies of yours get fed well. Blessings. 🌴

[@nodoboho]

Love these videos...thank you Mary! These prices seem a bit high to me, though. I often buy both regular plain yogurt (for homemade ranch dressing, "lassi", smoothies, etc.) AND Greek yogurt. I look at the protein content and since the Greek yogurts I prefer usually have twice (or more) the protein of regular yogurt, the fact that they are twice the price seems like they're of equal value per gram of protein. I usually shop at my local Kroeger-acquired store (Fred Meyer, here in the Seattle area) and I always start with the weekly ad. They often have milk on sale as a "loss leader"--99 cents a half gallon. I can freeze it, too, to have later when it's not on sale anymore. Eggs, frozen veggies, cottage cheese, yogurts, butter, shredded and bar cheese...all are often on sale in the weekly ads. The first Tuesday of the month is Senior Discount Day--10% off all house brands--so that's when I do my major shopping and pantry restocking. I always log in to my account on their website and browse through all the coupons, saving any for products that I might consider buying. I can save quite a bit doing these things, and you can do this at most major supermarkets. Just remember to enter your card or phone number that's connected to the card, so that all the digital coupons are activated and watch those get deducted from your receipt. If you are expecting the senior discount, you have to tell them, and then boom--watch some more discounts come off the bill. They send me paper coupons based on what I buy as well, so I often get good discounts on my favorite foods, and sometimes even a freebie (peanut butter or eggs or something). There are other tricks, too, like checking the markdown produce shelves for the 99 cent bags of ripe or bruised fruit, avocados, bell peppers, etc. Sometimes I "case" the avocados and tomatoes to see if there are some almost over-ripe ones that should have been bagged for markdown. I often find some. I put a bunch together, then find a produce clerk and let them know that they can find some likely candidates piled in the next section over. It's up to them how many they put in each bag, but they're just happy I've pulled out all the ones they would have to toss the next day so they often put several in each bag! 3-5 avocados for .99? Yes, please! There's a bread and bakery markdown area, too, but it's mostly donuts and not-so-healthy bread and rolls, so I usually don't find anything I want to buy there. Lastly, I've gotten real good at scanning the shelves in all refrigerated areas--dairy, salad, deli, meats/fish, etc--for markdown tags. I've gotten pints of cottage cheese for .39 - .99, organic milk for the cost of regular; salad, hummus, guacamole for substantial discounts...all because they were near the "sell by" date. They were fine--I've never had a problem, as long as they stay refrigerated. Oh, and the hot rotisserie chickens are marked down and put in the cold case after 9 pm or so, so that's a good deal if you want something quick. (Plus, if the cooked chicken is cold and relabelled with that code, you can buy it with food stamps, while the hot chicken isn't allowed.)

[@MarysNest]

Thanks for sharing these tips! 🤗

[@joannathesinger770]

When I was home at Christmas, I went to HEB with my grandchildren, and they asked for a pineapple, so I got one. I brought the top on the plane with me, prepared it for rooting...and it's rooted and time to put it in soil!

[@JoAnnCarpenter815]

Mary, I appreciate all of the information in this video - thanks so much for all that you do!!

[@sandragilmore7716]

You are a wealth of information!! I am so Blessed to have found you!!!! I love your channel. You have me looking at my buying power in the supermarket. You have me looking at my refrigerator as not to wasting my vegetable. I can’t wait to get stared!!! Thank you!!! Love love love your information!!!!!!!

[@deec676]

Thank you for the money saving tips and sound advice Mary. I always learn something new. We are up here in Canada and I only wish we saw the prices you pay. Lots of folks are unable to make ends meet in these days and I encourage them to put your advice and recipes to use. Keep up the great work 🙏

[@MarysNest]

Hi Dee, I know what you mean. Everything is getting so expensive everywhere. Glad you're here. Love, Mary

[@debm460]

God bless you Mary ❤️ Thank you for the public service.

[@Jenishka]

Please , do more videos with ideas to stone in the fridge and especially in the freezer !!! I live in Argentina and the economy here is going down , so I love cooking and I live alone and I d love to get more recipes and ideas ..... Love your energy and good vibe .....

[@MarysNest]

Will do!

[@miggy7165]

For quality meat, try a local butcher. They're usually reasonably priced, the meat is much fresher and you can get as much or as little as you need.

[@MarysNest]

Great tip!

[@barbaratrubenbach115]

So enjoy all of your programs. Your ideas are so informative. You mentioned 5 lb bags of flour, Have you noticed that bags of flour and sugar are no longer 5 Lbs they are 4 lb bags! I also found going to the flea markets have vendors who sell many fruits and veggies a whole lot cheaper then in the store.

[@edefyinggravity]

Keep an eye out for the 10 lb bags of chicken leg quarters. Our Walmart sells them for $6 (60 ¢ a pound)! Roast them just like a whole chicken. Then use the bones for broth and the skin for schmaltz. Last time I bought 20 lbs of leg quarters, I ended up with 8.5 lbs of meat, 5 quarts of bone broth, and a quart of schmaltz for $12. If you're not making your own cottage cheese, stick to the Daisy brand. The ingredients are MUCH cleaner than other brands, and it's not much more expensive.

[@MarysNest]

Great tip!!

[@lindahoffman8890]

When buying pre-bagged produce that’s priced per bag like the carrot or onions weigh a some bags because the weights will vary. One bag of carrots might weigh 5.01 lbs and another might weigh 5.25 lbs. With the heavier bag you are getting more bang for the buck!

[@MyPammer]

I LOVE that bread recipe. I make it about every two weeks (unless I share with one of my kids, then I make it every week). I also make the yummiest cultured butter and the real buttermilk that I use in my morning smoothies and then save some for my next batch of cultured butter. I make it in a large jar and shake it-working my obliques in the process- while I watch TV until it's ready to process and store. I learn so much from you. Thank you!

[@MarysNest]

Oh my goodness! Thank you so much for sharing this. I’m so happy to hear it all! Love, Mary❤️🤗❤️

[@carolgagnon1507]

I can't find the bread recipe. Where do I find it. Thanks.

[@itsgettingold]

Good video. Just a note for people on heart medications - the fresh pineapple enzyme called bromelain negatively interacts with many heart medications. It's inactivated by heat, so canned pineapple isn't an issue. Worth checking the sheet that comes with meds.

[@MarysNest]

Great tip!

[@marie34K]

@DB grapefruit can also interact with medications . The sheet in my med says so .

[@katherinetyrrell8810]

Very interesting! Thank you for the information. A lot of the quercetin supplements also contain bromelain and many people, who are trying to take care of their health, do not know this. I appreciate your input.

[@itsgettingold]

It's notable how nice people are on this channel - that's you, Mary - you are a good witness to the love of Christ and that draws calmness in people, I think.

[@thixotropic447]

The amounts of grapefruit or bromelain one would have to consume much more than usual. A grapefruit a day is not going to affect the metabolism of statins

[@dutchgram3799]

Wow, your prices for fresh veg is much less than what we are paying in Michigan! That is maybe due to the distance the food has to travel. (?). I am printing out recipes, ideas and methods you show in case the internet isn't available and I'm not thinking clearly. I want to be able to use whatever I have preserved AND make the best of whatever we might be able to buy. I was raised to be frugal, always look at how to get the most out of products ( like planting the ends of veg so it will grow) but I'm afraid I might forget under stress. Thank you SO much for your informative videos

[@jacquelinevisser4593]

great video Mary. I have a few chickens walking around myself so at this time of year they lay eggs again and i give them back their own eggshells because of the calcium they need to lay new eggs.

[@MarysNest]

That's a great idea!

[@cecilyerker]

Give them oyster shell grit for calcium

[@Nana_Wright]

I use Cinnamon to help control my blood sugar. It helps to keep my blood sugar from dropping if I have to go a little longer before my next meal.

[@MarysNest]

Great tip!!

[@theimperfectpantry5936]

I love you and your videos. You are doing Texas proud, girl. Fantastic ideas. I’m trying the banana peal tea. One other idea, when I am working with lots of apples, I use them for apple scrap vinegar and pectin. I just boil down the peels, cores and seeds in water until it boils down and thickens. If I’m using lemon juice, to soak the apples, I throw the lemon seeds in the pan as well. A couple of downsides, you have to refrigerate the pectin and it is cloudy. It won’t make a pretty jelly, but it works great in jams. Hope you have a great week. -Natalie

[@MarysNest]

Hi Natalie, What great tips!! Thanks for sharing!!❤️🤗❤️

[@robinadair8918]

Sweet Mary, you are such a blessing. I like to think of you, as the big sister, I never had. The only thing more I could wish for, would to be your neighbor. 😊 Thank you for sharing your heart and wisdom with us. May God continue to bless you and the work of your hands. 🙏🏻🕊🤗

[@MarysNest]

Oh Robin! You are such a sweetheart!! Love you, Mary

[@aidatec1256]

I love you. You are a life savor! With times like these I need someone like you to follow! 🥰

[@MarysNest]

Hi Aida, You are so welcome! Love, Mary

[@almabayomi8065]

Hi Mary, I made an attempt to make butter from whole milk from a local dairy at the grocery store. The milk was watered and also there so called cream from the cow. I felt so discouraged. I made everything with no problem from fresh milk. That’s probably because I didn’t buy it from the store. The fresh butter was so perfect.

[@itgetter9]

Not only are your videos very informative and helpful, they're also just a pleasure to watch. Inspiring! Thank you.

[@MarysNest]

Thank you!! ❤️🤗❤️

[@shnapple212]

Yes thank you! Love all your videos. My husband and I enjoy learning new skills and advice for shopping and cooking.

[@MarysNest]

You are so welcome!

[@MsFluffyfeet]

Hi from the UK.. I have always been a bit overwhelmed by this kind of cooking, so thank you for being very reassuring and realistic. I've started soaking oats for everyone and that's a daily habit now, and I plan to go from there slowly. I always knew the importance of home cooked nutritionally dense food but it's a minefield out there and cookbooks don't hold your hand like you do 💞

[@rebeccaknudsen6190]

Thank you so for sharing and teaching me, I really appreciate it. When you replant cabbage and they bolt or go to seed you can make fresh cabbage sprouts. I cant believe how much your groceries cost! YIKES! Here 3 pounds of onions is $1.28 as well as Celery and that's up from January. I got 10 pounds of russet for $4.

[@MarysNest]

Hi Rebecca, Great prices. It's funny so many people in other areas of the US tell me they are surprised by how inexpensive our groceries are but your prices are really low! That is wonderful!! Love, Mary

[@oswinhull4203]

These videos are so helpful. I'm always picking up helpful tips for how to run my kitchen and be more healthy, sustainable, economical, etc.

[@heatherlavender8236]

Just so you know the Turkey Sausage you showed is my favorite and my kids love it too, thanks for sharing!

[@aliyannajoy1607]

I have found whole milk in the packages....and it stores forever. I buy cases of it and I always have it on hand for making yogurt. I am finding as time goes buy that my yogurt is getting better and thicker. Also I use my instantpot and it is such a breeze....I don't warm anything...just toss it all in and turn it on! The thing I like about the milk boxes, is that I can buy a bunch and for example when we got COVID..3 times...I could still have milk and make yogurt for us. No worries about the milk going bad when you get sick or things get crazy. I love it!!!

[@cammillehill8662]

It's like I'm stepping into granny's kitchen. Thank you Mary!

[@johnhalkai2420]

Going through the video and got to part on dairy. I fully agree that if a person is eligible for the WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) program, they should partake in it as it can provide nutritional support for some of the most vulnerable times in a child's development. Having said that, a participant should also know what foods they are eligible to receive under the program. I am not sure what the rules are in other states, but in Texas, whole milk (and yogurt made from whole milk) is generally only available under the program when a child is between 1 and 2 years old. This is in line with USDA recommendations that children only drink skim or low fat (1%) milk with the exception between 1 and 2 years old due to increased fat requirements for brain development during this time.

[@alyceblue1671]

I believe the government regulations regarding diet are almost always wrong. Didn’t the government recommend margarine over butter? But now we know that margarine actually causes health problems, but butter is actually good for you. I used to churn my own butter and save the by product, buttermilk, for drinking and baking. When I was young all kids drank whole milk, and none of us were fat or obese. Now kids can only drink skim or 1% milk at school and so many of them are obese.

[@randomperson5817]

That’s so sad. Whole milk is much better for children, skim milk is nothing but sugar water. I think extended breastfeeding is best and should be encouraged, though.

[@alyceblue1671]

@@randomperson5817 I totally agree about extended breastfeeding. That’s what I did years ago with a lot of social opposition. ❤️

[@diannamc367]

That's aweful. The last time I paid attention (my daughter is in her 30's now) the recommendation was whole milk until 5. Brain development doesn't stop at 2!

[@nancycarney]

Thank you for your advice. I recently started canning chicken and my own broth. I have switched from ground beef to ground turkey or ground pork , smoked sausage and all flavors of ground sausages. The ground turkey does give me 2 meals for $2.99. Great for tacos, spaghetti sauce and soups.

[@lillianliber1798]

Love your content and calm, intelligent delivery ❤️ I suggest visiting thrift shops for old cook books. Many have depression era recipes and include basic cooking methods. There may come a time when the internet is not available and an actual book will be essential. Shopping for fresh meat I find the day before a new flyer comes out they mark down what is left from the week before. Great for freezing. Your American prices are eye opening for me. Here in Ontario Canada 🇨🇦 one chicken is between 10 and 14$. Butter is now 7.99$ lb . I scour the flyers for sale items and mark downs but everything has almost doubled in price. 😳 Your information is soon going to be literally life saving!

[@MarysNest]

Oh Lillian, thank you so much for sharing the tip about old cookbooks and also for sharing your experiences in Ontario. Yes, prices are just getting so high and it seems as though they increase every day. We’re really going to have to hunker down and be very smart on how to stretch out food budget. So glad you’re here! Love, Mary❤️🤗❤️

[@EmeryShae]

Wow! Butter is still around $5/ pound in Manitoba. But lots of other things have gone up. I try to buy some extra food each week. I’d rather spend extra now and get more food for my money!

[@MultiDanzig]

Love your show Mary! God bless you! Everyone we need to pray to God. Please say the rosary!

[@MarysNest]

Hi Jim, Thank you for the kind words. And yes, we certainly do need to pray and say the Rosary every day! Love, Mary

[@candacemeifert-polk7383]

I find Walmart prices on fresh foods, meats and vegetables are more than my local grocery stores. Stores like Sprouts , Trader Joe’s , Kroger usually have coupons and deals Walmart never has. I rarely shop for fresh food at Walmart. I do buy frozen food , because it is cheaper as well as canned goods too.

[@MarysNest]

Hi Candace, Thanks for sharing!! Love, Mary

[@candacemeifert-polk7383]

Thank you Mary I love your channel and recipes too! I have tried with success so many since your instructions are so detailed.

[@BluestSkypsl]

In our area I’d Florida Walmart is cheapest unless there is - bogo somewhere

[@candacemeifert-polk7383]

@@BluestSkypsl I live in Colorado, things are very costly here. Even Walmart can be expensive here. I have been to Walmart’s in other states where things are cheaper. Nothing is cheap in Colorado anymore.

[@ArstyImogenSky]

The price in America always amazes me. In my part of Canada it's definitely alot more. You are such a wealth of information. I have been a homemaker for 16 years now, but feeding the 5 of us (2 adults, 2 teens and 1 preteen + 1 grumpy kitty) was getting stressful.

[@2worriedmom]

Egg shell are good for your garden also . And some dollar store have frezzer stuff if you are having a hard time.

[@lisapop5219]

I have never heard about feeding a starter with potato starch. I can only store potatoes for any length of time in GA during the winter. I have to freeze, can, dehydrate or use relatively quickly in warmer months. I don't have a basement or root cellar. My deep sale price potatoes I bought in February and stored in a cardboard box in an unheated room are sprouting. The biggest roots are going in the ground. I'll process the rest tomorrow.

[@rethastrom7391]

Wasn’t so worried about the chicken but would be concerned about strawberries as they are loaded with pesticides, more so than any other fruit. Organic is expensive but some items are worth it in the long run

[@randomperson5817]

It’s better to eat one meal a day and just eat meat. Carnivore diet surprisingly does not cause nutrient deficiencies, fills you up so you don’t need much food, more bang for your buck nutritionally. If you’re prepping don’t waste money on luxuries like fruit.

[@MarysNest]

Hi Retha, I understand completely but it is important to remember that "Organic" does not mean pesticide free. It just means that "natural" pesticides approved by the US Organic Standards are being used. And often a lot more than those used by conventional farms. You can read more in this article from Scientific American but there is a lot of information on the web all about this: blogs.scientificamerican.com/science-sushi/httpblogsscientificamericancomscience-sushi20110718mythbusting-101-organic-farming-conventional-agriculture/ And although, some might believe that organic is worth it in the long run, for some it really isn't an option. So they would have to go without eating fresh fruits and veggies. And it's more important to eat these foods than it is to worry about pesticides. Here's some interesting info all about this: www.nbcnews.com/better/health/produce-side-pesticides-what-nutritionist-wants-you-know-about-ewg-ncna864156 Love, Mary

[@susansailors1716]

I buy those small bags of veg and put them in the dehydrator. Shelf stable and they take up less space. When making soup or stews just drop in a handful while it cooking.

[@EARTHLING74000]

My favorite food teacher. Period.

[@MarysNest]

Oh Rob!! Thank you so much for the kind words! Love Mary🤗

[@brayz4boyz976]

I store the boxes of milk from Dollar Tree, in addition to powdered and evaporated. I like the shelf stable-ness.

[@masonhamlin3921]

Does it taste good? I have never tasted boxed milk.

[@brayz4boyz976]

@@masonhamlin3921 The kids use it with cereal. I don't drink it, so IDK. It's inexpensive, though. Give it a try. I prefer the whole milk, but it seems to be out most often.

[@masonhamlin3921]

@@brayz4boyz976 Thank you!

[@stacypolk3580]

You are a fountain of knowledge! I'm sure your family loves your cooking! Question: For planting, what kind of soil do you recommend? Perhaps you've already done a video on this? Thanks, Stacy....

[@MarysNest]

Hi Stacy, I am not an expert gardener but I generally use soil that comes from a local garden place and then I supplement it with my compost. Hope this helps. Love, Mary

[@7777bren]

@@MarysNest SAVETHESOIL. Look up importance of saving our top soil NOW!

[@dianafurney5820]

Hi Mary, My question is, can I dry the garlic and onion skins and than crush them to make garlic or onion powder? That would also save money at store. Thank you for being here . I learn so much from you. ❤️

[@smiller6925]

I really appreciate your encouraging information- focusing on the positive during scary times- especially for young people. We can make do and even thrive. And it is cute when you say pro-bee-otics. Dahling!!!

[@tinaelliott8029]

Mary, I love watching your videos. I have an old Sultan yoghurt maker, and have been using it to make yoghurt for almost 25+ years. Very informative videos, thank you. I always have a very well stocked pantry and prepped pantry, thank you for encouraging all of us.

[@YeshuaKingMessiah]

I have a Yogourmet from the 90s. It makes a half gallon at a time!

[@MarysNest]

Hi Tina, Thank you so much for the kind words!! Glad you’re here!! Love, Mary❤️🤗❤️

[@workinprogress3609]

HEB had round steak for $5.99/lb. I stocked up! Great for braising with onion gravy.

[@ameliainpdx1775]

When an ingredient is listed as just "spices" I put it back on the shelf as in the "spices" they can put Neotame which is a stronger version of Aspartame - something I'm allergic to. They don't need to list it separately because they use a smaller amount than they would for Aspartame/NutraSweet (& now has another name as well). The difference is like 10 to 1in strength difference.

[@MarysNest]

Interesting!

[@shelleyphillips9439]

Thank you for explaining this. I am allergic to aspartame and some other artifical sweeteners as well.

[@jeanninesbeans]

I do the same...and "natural flavors" is worth it for you to research. It's printed on all the flavored seltzers and thousands of other products which I avoid. Even so-called healthy things like powdered effervescent vitamin c drink packets.

[@jeanettewhitson6842]

I use sausage to make eggroll in a bowl! It's so good and a one pan dish! Try it! It's delicious!

[@MarysNest]

Sounds great!

[@Ann_Palmer]

We love egg roll In A bowl!