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[@thomasapayne1]

IMHO, you don’t have to justify anything you’re doing in your loving home.

[@brendariley1303]

I love how the young man always says grace before eating

[@robingirven4570]

I have a tip for you Jessica! I was out of tomato paste too. So, I filled my 4 freeze dryer trays with my homemade canned sauce, to rehydrate- just add back a smaller amount of water after powdering your tomatoes! Works like a charm. Now I can make paste, sauce, juice, etc. most of my harvest will be freeze dried and powdered. It saves on jars and space. 🍅

[@threerivershomestead]

Great idea!

[@leannekenyoung]

Wow! What a fantastic idea!! Thanks for sharing!

[@brothernorb8586]

You are amazing and I think it's pretty clear what will happen to our society without children being raised this way.

[@JanGrowsVeg]

I usually do a pantry challenge in July when I do have more fresh garden options. I love the idea of doing it 2x yearly.

[@debwiley3914]

Good morning Jessica. Last Sunday, my sons decided that we needed to inventory the freezer for meal planning. Today we are making pad Thai in the crockpot. I'll cook a pot of rice (in the oven, because it doesn't burn to the pan if you forget to stir it), cherry cobbler (last summer's harvest) and green beans to make a meal. I'm heading out to harvest fresh mint to make iced tea for the kids for lunch. I grew up on sweet tea, but when my sons were younger, I tried to reduce their sugar intake. I discovered that adding fresh mint to the tea made it more palatable without adding any sugar. If I get it steeping now, it will be cool enough to refrigerate when I return from church, and I'll make a second batch for the remainder of the afternoon. I've started to harvest and dry my herbs as they are growing like weeds at the moment. I haven't yet planted a garden (school ended on Friday, and this teaching mama has been out of steam for months!) but that is on the agenda this week. I discovered a huge stockpile of ground beef in the freezers, so I want to cook some of that and get it pressure canned this week. I know that if it is precooked, I will make crust and cook a pizza for myself after work, but remembering to thaw meat before I leave for work is problematic. It also is of benefit when I've made mashed potatoes, and have extras, because I can throw together a shepherd's pie very quickly, and have a meal that doesn't taste the same as yesterday's meal. I'm grateful you reminded me of making zucchini bread, as I discovered three gallon bags of shredded zucchini in the freezer. I think Joe would really like it if I used his favorite veggie to make him something sweet! Thanks for the inspiration to clear away things that need to be used!

[@lindashively2530]

I’m SO impressed with the energy you have and the meal creativity you have. Although just watching you can sometimes exhaust me 😉🙂💕

[@Messier45_Pleiades]

I love your meal prep videos. I'd far rather watch one of your videos than watch one of those fancy cooking channels where they make food with ingredients I never have in the house. You make real food for real families.

[@lynnclendenin2988]

I agree! We lived in a very small town in Missouri ( our son’s HS is South Carolina had more students than our little town had population!), and a lot of the unusual ingredients couldn’t even be found at the local grocery stores!

[@ruthjames4299]

This has been a great video. I have done an audit on my freezers and pantry and I’m amazed at how much food I have sitting there. This June challenge is going to be just what I need. 🇦🇺

[@wendy3437]

Hi where are you from tying to see your flag.

[@ruthjames4299]

@@wendy3437 I found my Australian flag in the emoji’s.

[@iartistdotme]

Starting off with a bang! I have tiny potatoes left from my garden and will now roast them with my onion tops, dill, and parsley. I was going to make some biscuits for supper with fried fat back and plum jelly and can use the fat for the potatoes. YUM!

[@Katie.slaughter_of_YHWH]

You inspire me! Thank you for all your time and effort to make these videos for us! We did the winter pantry challenge and will be attempting to join you this month😊. We make your applesauce bread and pizzas every week ❤. May Yahweh continue to Bless your family! Shalom from NE Indiana❤❤❤

[@whitneydial8847]

Team ketchup on eggs!

[@xmydearambellina]

I'm slowly going through and catching up on videos, and ketchup on eggs! Growing up, my dad would make scrambled eggs so dry that they were terrible unless you put ketchup on them. He passed in 1999 when I was 14, and I still make scrambled eggs (not dry, though!) and top them with ketchup when I want "Dad eggs."

[@radmilamiljanic5977]

You keep amazing me with your organizational skills, keeping track of everything, I guess I'm on the opposite side of the spectrum:(( I bake chicken legs and potatoes together in the oven, potatoes on the bottom, legs over it, potatoes release steam and legs fat, so they combine perfectly. And all it take is time to season and put in the oven:))

[@katescaringcorner6765]

I love that you track the cost that you save by comparing the cost of what you would spend had you had to purchase what you’re growing. Quick question: do you also track what it costs to grow your gardens? I’m tracking that as well and so far, since the beginning of preparation for my this year’s garden, I have spent what it would cost for a week’s groceries. I’m loving that. Plus, I don’t have pay a gym membership because my “workout” is in the garden, where I prefer to be if I’m not in the kitchen. So there’s that.

[@MH-gc2hr]

I can't explain how great your planning videos are. I'm in an urban environment and find it overwhelming to even consider my baby freezer but you give great ideas & I actually based my meal plan layout on yours. Also your calmness is so relaxing!

[@jessicabosco3009]

I agree! Smoothies fill my son up. Hes in a few sports and you can add so many nutrients in a smoothie. It seems like people must say something about how much food you give your kids. I hope you know there isn't anything wrong with how y'all do your meals.

[@emilyalexander1884]

Those Bosch mixers are so sturdy and great quality! I never grew up with one but my family friend who I consider as a grandmother uses one to churn out huge batches of cookies and other recipes. She's had it for years!

[@MargaretUIUC]

Pesto is like catnip for people, IMO!

[@junebug9229]

I like the idea you have of tracking your garden abundance each month to see how much money you have saved on store bought groceries. Thanks for the inspiration! 🥕🍅🫛🥒

[@debbieorazi2518]

Your garden journal with market prices is brilliant! Being able to see a quantitative amount of savings is the best motivator.

[@jenssuburbanhomestead759]

So glad to see this! My Garden is producing big time in 9A already and I need to empty some jars from the pantry so I can refill them!!

[@mariliellis8807]

You are an awesome mother. . I see the happiness in your children’s eyes. They are not just pretending for the video. I’m in Rome and it’s 15:08 June 30 2023. Your blessings are evident for all to see and the effort you make also.

[@jennifernewton8333]

I got a ton of sweet corn from a local farm. I cut it all off the cob and froze it, I was told you couldn’t freeze it on the cob, even if you blanched it. Thanks for sharing now I can try that this year.

[@tomatoespoppieseverything]

Thanks for the weekly overview😊

[@dianeimdieke4231]

I love the idea of intentionally using fresh herbs. You have inspired me to challenge myself to do the same.

[@countrywifemommylife4558]

Thank you for sharing!

[@southloupriverhomestead4696]

Looks great! Thanks!

[@katehopkinsbrent5573]

I don’t have a lot left to do a pantry challenge but I’ll definitely join you 🤗 I did a lot of freezing last fall. I lost everything in a house fire - just got the canner replaced though so I’m pleased about that. I’m already able to grab my lettuce 👍 Waiting impatiently for my collards 😋. Great video Jess Always look forward to seeing you pop up with a new one ♥️ You’re so natural and you live the way I live 🤗. Basic and simple and nothing fancy but sooooo yummy

[@juliehenderson9539]

Love watching all of it! Here we go!

[@sandrawyrick]

Enjoyed it!

[@amyjones5660]

Wonderful!!!

[@SEGuest-fu2kr]

I very much enjoy your videos. After watching last week’s video (preparing for preservation-various methods), I determined that my enjoyment stems from your passion in what you do. Using pickled items on pizza is my favorite, most especially pickled asparagus and Kalamata olives. I whole heartedly agree that smoothies are a satisfying meal as they were my meals 3x/day during some medical procedures on my jaw. I had been concerned about not being satisfied but if you pack nutrient rich ingredients, your stomach will be happy. My favorite combination is beets, avocado, pineapple and dark cherries.

[@yadymoncayo294]

Another great video!!! THANK YOU ❤

[@MiraSky]

I’ve been watching your videos every Sunday since pretty much you started doing videos, and I’m always pleasantly surprised when I see a new video pop up yay!!

[@megvoss3329]

Wonderful video!

[@daw253]

I appreciate you sharing with us.

[@robynhogle2435]

My dad loved to grill outside especially chicken. Unfortunately he is no longer with us. Thankyou Jessica for a very helpful video.

[@mindysworld7675]

You seem to have the best little helpers ❤

[@sallyeblen7032]

Lots of great meals, thanks for sharing.

[@bobbiek2960]

I love watching all your homemade fixings. I would shop up the salads. I got my girls to eat salad very young cause it was in small bits.

[@kathyherbert9805]

Thanks for sharing love your cooking

[@cbass2755]

Looks great Jessica. Your family is so fun and sweet to see. Thank you for sharing…❤

[@janicew6222]

I love your pantry challenges, always impressed with the meals you serve.

[@featheredfriendshomestead]

Great filling and healthy meals for your family. Loving this pantry challenge.

[@donnaingle391]

Great way to use your hard work

[@martiestes8932]

I love your pantry challenges! All your meals look great. Your garden is so nice. Excited for the rest of challenge. Thank you for sharing!

[@kristinmiller4779]

Love watching you and your family! Love pantry challenges❤❤❤

[@lynsmith2698]

Great video Jessica, you meals always look so delish 🇨🇦💕

[@haou132]

Your vidéos are just fantastic !!! Thank you thank you +++!!! Blessings +++!!!

[@williej3831]

All your recipes looked really good. Nice job.

[@tonideluca8569]

Everything looked delicious 😋

[@renamaemcdonald2075]

You're eating well! I also use a few pea leaves in salads & dandelion leaves (just a few). Pea leaves, carrot tops, dandelion leaves can all be added to a homemade greens powder as well.

[@BoppaGram]

Happy kids! Happy Mom!

[@ericblitterswyk4681]

You are an inspiration, God bless! From Rachel, Eric’s wife❤️

[@marlaherrington5320]

Love watching all your videos

[@chouavang2765]

great to see u using that outdoor kitchen...

[@bonnie5601]

Another wonderful video and many wonderful ideas for meals. Thank you and God Bless!

[@Bobbijart444]

And I hope you have a blessed week also! ❤ Just starting to plant things this year! So excited! ❤

[@cynthiafrance6741]

yummie thanx for sharing have a great night

[@jeffreygraf3358]

God bless you and your family.

[@BrigitteBeckley]

We love adding nutritional yeast on our pizza! Thanks for you videos ❤😊

[@littlehomesteadontheprairie]

Happy Sunday! Great video. I think the smoothie meal was my favorite idea. Have a glorious day!

[@dianapollex3266]

May God continue to bless your beautiful family

[@dhansonranch]

Good job! They looked very delicious. Garden looks good.

[@lanyrogers5707]

Thanks for sharing your beautiful family along with your great ideas and frugality. Blessings to all.

[@renatasikora3243]

Thank you very much for such a useful video 🎉

[@linelemieux9518]

So inspiring! Beautiful values, great kids who will become responsible and proud adults with all the knowledge you teach them. They are blessed for life. Thanks for sharing all your ideas and meal recipies. Can't wait for next week video .

[@phyllisclark3896]

Thank you 🙏🙏🙏

[@lynnclendenin2988]

I love your tea mug!

[@delindawilliams3935]

Hearty meals. Your children seem easy to please. I love being able to use the grill in the summer months.

[@nicolewatters4062]

If you roast your radishes in the oven, it makes them sweet. They are so good that way❤

[@lmmartin959]

What wonderful and nutritious meals!

[@miss_mish]

Thank you. I can't wait to see what you do with fresh produce during this challenge.

[@tammyr2966]

Everything you made looked absolutely delicious! Especially those smoothies and that salmon! We love fresh Swiss chard, it’s soooo good! Love how you have that lovely outdoor kitchen! Much easier to have that grill, I’m sure! Loved seeing your cute cow at the end! Your garden looks amazing as well! Just a lovely family and homestead! I always take notes of your menu plans and use some of your recipes! So helpful!

[@PureLace]

Great video as always ❤

[@gloriadavidson8599]

Enjoyed the video ❤ The meals were absolutely amazing 👏👏👏👏👏👏 Thank you for sharing 💓

[@ep.22]

Totally love these videos from you & Farmhouse on Boone. Thanks for sharing a peek into a week of feeding your family!

[@vbo9872]

Everything looks really delicious, to me.

[@nicoletierheimer3546]

Your children are soooo cute!! And they seem so helpful and sweet. Loved watching this

[@christievargas5885]

I love watching your channel. You give so many different ideas on how to create less waste and use everything.

[@tracysmith9546]

You do a wonderful job feeding your family, I love these types of videos.

[@samanthadel94]

I love watching you cook for your beautiful family 💕💘

[@fredamarshall3627]

I wait all week for your video ❤

[@mymemories237]

It's winter now in Australia, love watching all your vlogs.

[@user-rp5gj9cs5f]

You amaze me!! You can cook anything. I love watching your videos ❤

[@janetferrell8381]

Loved your video. Hello from Florida.

[@samcolville8538]

Another great video. Your kids are lucky to be fed so well. Fresh, nutritious food, and achieving that while using what you have on hand. Thanks for sharing.

[@judithbutler9695]

Great video

[@Dindasayswhynot]

Still working on my pantry challenge only (who am I kidding, mostly) for this whole year so far. Ran out of pork so added a small amt, and last week had so much food leftover from the generous plate my new neighbors brought to me on Memorial Day even after I froze some. Otherwise so far so good. Tiny garden this year transitioning into hot weather things I don't grow so much. Will be making jam and canning up other things out of the freezer, steadily converting frozen to canned due to our all too frequent public saftey power shutoffs. So far so good there too.

[@angelicas.6391]

I love how you simplify your meals and use what’s on hand. We’ve learned to cook meals and substitute items. When I saw your previous video on setting an outdoor kitchen, I told my husband we should do the same! Loved the tent idea also so your children can be in the garden with you. Thanks for all your great ideas. Have a blessed week also!

[@janetstryczek3311]

I don't remember leaving a note. I have watched 2 others on your challenge. Thank YOU once again.

[@The-Vintage-Needlecrafter]

Thank you for another great video. One area I still sometimes struggle with is menu planning. So I bought a menu planner notebook. Hope it will help.😊

[@christinewallace9251]

Loved it

[@ChristFirstHomemaking]

I literally got out of my bed to watch this video! I am excited to preserve what I get from my garden this year. Maybe I'll be able to do the next pantry challenge. I have three children and a single mother so feeding them can be a struggle sometimes. We've been eating lots of pantry type meals and I went back to baking our bread or making snacks from scratch. Thanks for the video

[@bridgetmarden7224]

Those radishes look 😍 amazing. Love your channel ❤

[@lawdracolley3732]

I love your outdoor cooking we are remodeling our kitchen and you give me some great ideas love your channel and your family thank you

[@carolwhisenhunt7504]

This was so great Jessica. I appreciate you more than you know.

[@cindyflinchbaugh7155]

Hi Jessica. I really enjoy watching your challenges. It helps me to know what to do with what I have preserved and still have in the pantry. Inventorying sounds like a great place to start. I need to do that in my freezer. Watching you fix breakfast outside looks so fun, my boys would of loved that. Thank you for your videos.

[@Mrsmadison45]

Elizabeth ❤ what a beautiful helper ❤

[@brendamiller8140]

Thank You for sharing. I’m old and past all that but just enjoy you all. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💞🙏🥰🤗