A Day Off the Homestead! Stocking the Pantry | Grocery HAUL

[@danbowers8346]

Do NOT apologize for what you buy!! I always feel bad that you ladies on you tube feel like you have to apologize when you buy convenience goods. It’s up to you and your family. You do a wonderful job!! Blessings!

[@seedandsparrowhomestead]

Thank you so much! I guess I can see how it translates as apologetic but I just meant it as encouragement that it doesn’t have to be all or nothing! There is so much pressure in both the Homesteading and homemaking community to do it all. I think there has to be balance. You can still make smart, informed decisions, buy cleaner options in budget and keep your family healthy. I don’t ever want to put on airs that I’ve got it all figured out or always eat a certain way. There are some things that are non negotiable of course but I do the best I can with the knowledge, time and money I have. I do sometimes over explain, I think it’s a defense mechanism 😂 I’ve had quite a few keyboard warriors attack in past videos. 🥴

[@galemathews2793]

My niece makes her beef jerky from eye of round roasts. I don’t know her method or recipe but her son loves them.

[@judygillespie3242]

My dtr. Makes the best jerky in the dehydrater. She uses skirt steak & marinates in a soy sauce type sauce. They are the best I have ever had. They are not cheap to make, but the taste is worth it.

[@cherylpresleigh6403]

Good morning Kelsey! I am so happy to hear that you are feeling better. You have looked to be doing well but hearing you confirm it is wonderful. I also am a coconut fan so will have to look at your funds for a sweet treat. Great haul! Have a wonderful weekend.

[@seedandsparrowhomestead]

Thank you so much! You have a wonderful weekend as well ❤️❤️❤️

[@karriemb4184]

The croissants are good … I cut them in half and freeze what’s not used within a few days ! So I can pull one out and have it when needed it and than they don’t go to waste!! The cheese your husband picked out is amazing!! Love it !!

[@seedandsparrowhomestead]

Good idea! The cheese is awesome!

[@maryannblom9075]

Hi Kelsey, I always appreciate a detailed comparison as to why you pick the products you do. Which brands you prefer the taste for and, of course, items that pass the kids’ approval! Have a nice day!💕😮

[@seedandsparrowhomestead]

Awesome! Glad it fit the bill! Appreciate you! ❤️☺️

[@taneriapollins9225]

I absolutely love Costco. I love all the organic options

[@RebekahArnold-fw3ql]

I completely understand about food headaches! Whenever I eat KFC or Chinese take out, I have a migraine within the hour - never fails. So, I'm learning, like you, what triggers the headaches and how to still enjoy food. Btw those coconut role are AMAZING!!!

[@smallspaceswithGloria]

Love that verse

[@nanar.8088]

I like and agree with your statement "cleanest option within budget . Very smart options

[@seedandsparrowhomestead]

❤️❤️❤️ it seems the most reasonable to me!

[@brendajenkins3519]

Freeze dry tomatoes or tomato peels & make tomato powder. You can make tomato paste from that.

[@crystalh1402]

Mountain rose herbs has a yummy mushroom bouillon recipe that is yummy with the rice ramen

[@seedandsparrowhomestead]

Oh yum! I’ll check it out, thanks! ☺️

[@lindakrieger6667]

I heard somewhere that you can go to the bakery and buy frozen croissants and their frozen cookies. Then you take them out and bake them as needed. ❤

[@seedandsparrowhomestead]

Oh nice! I’ll check next time! Thank you ☺️

[@janetreal896]

Love grocery hauls!

[@firstlast-js5yw]

Great haul!

[@kathyh7826]

Your garden is well tendered, just beautiful. Thanks 4 sharing .

[@carmenn5609]

It's good you have a balance view of what you are "eating clean". Alot of times it's hard to eat completely clean. But the less ingredients in store bought the better. Love the balance view.

[@susanhickman1746]

Thx for showing us your choices and the “why” behind those when deciding which items you say “Yes” or “No” to. Blessings. Susan

[@julianawilliams1836]

I blend my rolled oats for baked goods and energy balls all the time for the same reasons as you stated and it always turns out great. I use my food processor.

[@simoneclarke5104]

We eat the same and make 2 trips a month to the city for a Costco shop. We love the Coastal cheese, it’s so good! We cannot get the mashed avocado here in Canada, but we buy the organic guacamole minis (all clean), and freeze them for avo toast. Try freezing the avo cups, taking them out of the freezer into the fridge overnight as you need them, works great! There are so many clean healthy options at Costco, we love it.

[@justpatty7328]

Yes, I freeze the guacamole and hummus cups too.

[@silviamagda]

I like that you watch the ingredients (i do it too) and buy whatever is better for you and your family.

[@deeatwood4048]

Life is real and messy sometimes and we all need to practice grace a little more. No need to apologize, your home/life and we all are trying our best. Love your content...you do you

[@karenfaber7049]

It is fun and easy to make your own fruit rolls. Beef jerky is so much better homemade. I'm excited about the health video.

[@seedandsparrowhomestead]

I’ve made lots of fruit rolls before but time! It’s just something else to add to my never ending list 😂😩 as soon as fall hits all the fruit rolls and jerkey will be made! ❤️❤️❤️

[@Salutaris13074]

I can tell your diet regime over the last 12 months did you good; you look so healthy - glowing in fact.

[@seedandsparrowhomestead]

Aw thank you! I’m very thankful for all the healing, lots more to go! ❤️

[@sarahnewhall9998]

Loved this video, found some new things to look for at Costco, thank you!

[@seedandsparrowhomestead]

Yay! Thanks for coming along ❤️☺️

[@susanmurten6178]

My daughter has that exact couch and it's held up really well. She has a dog and 8yr old.

[@hihello3601]

Omg.. ur kids are adorable..., 😊

[@cindyparker9920]

Everyone needs shortcuts for those hard days. When my kids where little I kept convenience food around around.

[@seedandsparrowhomestead]

Absolutely ❤️❤️❤️

[@helenswanson1403]

I have started making my own popsicles. I love the strawberry lemonade using the strawberry lemonade concentrate i canned a month ago. Tastes good when its hot.

[@familywells1073]

Oh my. That coastal cheese is amazing

[@bettyjorodgers8552]

Thanks

[@Scrappenguin]

I don't even have a Costco near me but when you post a video I have to watch!

[@silviamagda]

I love everything coconut too! ❤

[@caracoates4834]

Pita bread is so easy to make, you will never buy it again. Farmhouse on Boone has a great sourdough pita recipe.

[@seedandsparrowhomestead]

Thank you! I’m excited to try it!

[@robinloope3765]

Make sure your grain mill will mill the oats...mine will not unless it is oat groats. You can also put them in the blender for a smaller consistency.

[@seedandsparrowhomestead]

Good thought! Thanks for sharing ❤️❤️❤️

[@LRobinson5]

Moving stiff is a marketing deal. If they move it you have to look for it so more apt to buy stuff randomly

[@seedandsparrowhomestead]

Of course! What stinkers they are 😂

[@silviamagda]

Yes! I try to spend as little as possible in the store. Because i know they do that on purpose.

[@silviamagda]

I would love to have some of those things here in Spain too, in our Costco.

[@danbowers8346]

I understand !! 🌷

[@seedandsparrowhomestead]

You’re the best!!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@lindashively2530]

I do really love getting ideas about what to buy (at Costco or products that are brand name) that are “healthier” options. I am on a healthier option road, but as a 60 year old who lives alone in a condo (with a 29 year old son who bounces back) I don’t grow and can and bake…. SO, thank you!

[@marikajohn6522]

Very interesting the US Cosco pricing to U.K. cost. Yes paper towel and loo roll very good pricing but as you look at cost to local shop. 😊😊

[@cheryldaniels3659]

Is your country cheaper at Costco?

[@marikajohn6522]

@@cheryldaniels3659 I believe we have a little cheaper. ( somethings) Ikea same. But that may be due to shipping. Also loo roll here 3 ply not less.

[@cheryldaniels3659]

@@marikajohn6522 What's a loo roll?

[@marikajohn6522]

@@cheryldaniels3659 bathroom toilet roll !!

[@silviamagda]

I didn't know you have Lidl in the US. I haven't seen anyone talk about it. Only Aldi. We have it too here in Europe.

[@karlaasplund9500]

The cheese you got for Matt is so good with slices of Apple. It’s one of my favorites from Costco. Also good from there is their sliced Havarti. Very creamy

[@seedandsparrowhomestead]

Oh yum! I like it with a drizzle of honey! Havarti is sooo good! I’ll look for that next time!

[@beekind1940]

I enjoy those dark chocolate coconut mini bars. I tried the crispy coconut rolled sticks, but wasn't very impressed with them. I hope you enjoy them, though! Be blessed.

[@aprilhampton6298]

I try to get no nitrates and no nitrites too because it cause me to hurt because of my lupus.

[@StonerSmurfin]

I hate to ask a question that isn't concerning the video, so I'm sorry about that. Do you happen to have a meat grinder? Or maybe can borrow one? The reason I ask is because while watching this video thinking about your husband and lunch for work and wondered if you had ever thought about making your own lunch meat. I watched a video about it on 2 guys and a cooler a few months back and it seems pretty easy and something I plan to try for myself someday. Also a side note that the price for beef jerky seemed like a great deal compared to the $17.99 we pay here in California for a 10oz pack, but I don't know prices in PA so it might not be as great of a deal for you guys.

[@seedandsparrowhomestead]

So we have an antique one but it’s not very efficient, it is a possibility though! I’ve thought about making our own! Perhaps and fall project. The jerkey price wasn’t terrible however I still think it’s way overpriced for what it is!

[@ASaltyGurl]

Looking forward to your Pita bread recipe. I'm very rural and love Pita, but when my local grocery gets pita in, it moldy. So I need better options. Awesome tour.

[@seedandsparrowhomestead]

Thank you! I’ll be sharing soon!

[@anitakleinman7542]

Pita bakes quickly (4 min) so a blessing to make in the hot summer - even on the grill.

[@silviamagda]

I make them all the time. It's so easy. I use some of them as a pizza.

[@lindashively2530]

Do you have Aldi by you? I believe they have clean hot dogs. Well they have lots of good options

[@barbaraquiles6205]

Just found your channel. New subscriber. Love your content. ❤❤

[@kathryncurry8728]

I’m excited for your health journey video. Carnivore really helped my micro biome & immune disorder. I’m now able to tolerate certain foods along with carnivore diet, but I still limit them as much as possible. Glad you’re doing better too!

[@najwaseiya]

😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍✌

[@katrinalynn6]

mine is not lush its 98 here heat plus idex puts at like 102 and i have the flu im doing my best

[@lorita3488]

all the recipes come from My Mom and our dairy farm unless stated otherwise In the summer we would have family and friends come over for a Bar-be-cue which included Barbecue meat from animals we raised and butcherer ourselves. The old fashion Ice Cream cranks (at least 2) with old towels for one of the kids to set on and several people to turn the crank. After my Mom died I took her Brown recipe box and any other special recipes and saved them to my Recipe files. I also took her favorite recipes from all her Farm Journal cookbooks and put in my file. Along with a Family Recipe book I made years ago of each of my brothers(3) and sisters (2) and mine and made it for each of my brothers & sisters and their children and my Mom for Christmas presents. I am so glad I did because both my parents are dead and my oldest sister and 2 of my brothers. Now my 3 teen grandchildren will have those recipes. Recipe for: Butter Pecan Ice Cream From the Kitchen of: Esther Alderson Ingredients: 1/2 cup sugar 1 envelope Knox gelatin 1 Tbsp. cornstarch 4 cups milk 3 beaten eggs Ingredients: 1 Tbsp. vanilla 1/3 cup butter (cut up) 2 cups whipping cream 1 cup packed brown sugar 3/4 cup chopped toasted pecans Recipe instructions: Combine sugars, gelatin and cornstarch in large pan. Stir in half of milk. Cook till mixture thickens. Stir one cup of mixture into eggs yolks. Return to pan, cook 2 minutes. Stir in butter and whipped whipping cream and pecans. Cool and freeze. Chocolate Ice Cream makes 1 gallon From the Kitchen of: Esther Alderson Ingredients: 2 cups sugar 1/4 cup flour 1/2 tsp. salt 4 squares (1 oz. each) chocolate, cut up Ingredients: 4 cups milk 4 eggs, beaten 2 cups (1 pint) heavy cream 2 cups Half & Half 2 Tbsp. Vanilla Recipe instructions: Combine sugar, flour, salt and chocolate pieces. Gradually stir in milk. Cook and stir over low heat until thickened and chocolate has melted. Add a small amount of hot mixture to eggs and mix well. Return to hot mixture. Cook and stir 1 minute. Remove form heat and chill. Add heavy cream, half & half and vanilla to custard. Turn into 1 gallon freezer can. Freeze as directed with your freezer. Four-Three Ice Cream Makes 1 gallon From the Kitchen of: Esther Alderson Ingredients: 3 cups heavy cream 3 cups milk 3 cups sugar 3 cups pureed ripe strawberries Juice of 1/2 of a lemon 1/2 tsp. salt Recipe instructions: Combine heavy cream, milk, sugar, and salt. Turn into a 1 gallon freezer can and churn-freeze 10 minutes. Mix lemon juice with pureed strawberries. Open freezer can and add pureed strawberries. close container and continue freezing as directed with your freezer. Fresh Strawberry Ice Cream Makes: 1 gallon From the Kitchen of: Esther Alderson Prepare Vanilla Ice Cream without adding vanilla. Freeze until mixture starts to thicken. Open freezer and stir in 1 1/2 cups fresh crushed lightly sweetened strawberries. Continue freezing until hard. Fresh Peach Ice Cream: Prepare Vanilla Ice Cream using 1 Tbsp. vanilla and 2 tsp. almond extract. Freeze until mixture starts to thicken. Open freezer and stir in 1 1/2 cups fresh crushed lightly sweetened peaches. Continue freezing till hard. Fresh Strawberry Ice Cream - woodland paper (1990's) From the Kitchen of: Esther Alderson Ingredients: 4 cups Half & Half 4 cups pureed fresh strawberries (or frozen strawberries, thawed) 1 cup sugar 1 tbsp. vanilla extract Ingredients: 2 eggs 1 cup sugar 1/4 tsp. salt 3 cups whipping cream Recipe instructions: Combine pureed fresh strawberries, half & half, 1 cup sugar, and vanilla; cover and refrigerate. Beat eggs 2 minutes on high speed in a mixing bowl, Add 1 cup sugar and the salt to the eggs and beat for an additional 2 minutes, Stir in whipping cream. Transfer to saucepan and cook over medium heat until mixture begins to simmer, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Cover and refrigerate 2 hours. Thoroughly combine chilled strawberries and custard mixture using wire whisk. freeze according to manufacturers directions. All the recipes come from My Mom and our dairy farm unless stated otherwise In the summer we would have family and friends come over for a Bar-be-cue which included Barbecue meat from animals we raised and butcherer ourselves. The old fashion Ice Cream cranks (at least 2) with old towel for one of the kids to set on and several people to turn the crank. After my Mom died I took her Brown recipe box and any other special recipes and saved them to my Recipe files. I also took her favorite recipes from all her Farm Journal cookbooks and put in my file. Along with a Family Recipe book I made years ago of each of my brothers(3) and sisters (2) and mine and made it for each of my brothers & sisters and their children and my Mom for Christmas presents. I am so glad I did because both my parents are dead and my oldest sister and 2 of my brothers. Now my 3 teen grandchildren will have those recipes.

[@cathykillion6544]

Enjoyed the video 😊

[@seedandsparrowhomestead]

So glad! Thanks! ☺️

[@justpatty7328]

Not to be negative about Costco produce, just a caution: watch for produce that uses Apeel. Bioengineered coating that is to prolong the life of organic produce. 😮

[@nikkifahey]

How do you decide what is clean, "healthier" whats good or bad? I don t usually label food good or bad so just wondering?

[@seedandsparrowhomestead]

The item with the fewest, cleanest ingredients, meaning things you know what they are, can pronounce and looking for no preservatives, additives, dyes or “natural flavoring” etc.

[@canadiannavywife434]

Lucky number 297 today. Can't wait to watch the video... I am taste testing some caffeene chocolate treats...so this is going to be fun! If it works, then the chocolate will help get rid of my migraines.... cross my fingers... So I have liked, commented and shared the video... I hope everyone else can do that too! Hugs from Esquimalt

[@seedandsparrowhomestead]

Hi sweet friend! I hope the chocolate is a success! Thank you so much for your support! Also, I forgot to answer another question of yours from a past video. I get so excited to see you all comment! It means so much to me! As for Asparagus fronds, I don’t see why you couldn’t eat them but I’m not sure I’d want to. They are pretty tough and stick like!

[@ritasnider2998]

When you walk thru a store to find what you need, your eyes will see everything and sometimes buy more. That is why Costco does that. You have to look for what you need

[@cathydiggs6409]

I love Costco croissants but I don’t like that they make it with enriched flour. I still buy them but I make sure I don’t get any bread or pasta that has that enriched flour. I also used an app called yuka which goes through the ingredients and breakdown the bad ingredients.

[@seedandsparrowhomestead]

I’ll have to check that app out! Thanks ☺️

[@cheryldaniels3659]

Thanks, I just added that app to check out ❤

[@mnichols]

Hey there! Found your channel at the end of last year and have watched you ever since ❤ i enjoy all your content! Im a fellow gardener and trying to cook as much as possible from scratch. My husband has Crohns disease and has been able to stay drug free using the SCD diet.. so my whole life seems to be about food! Take care! Melissa

[@seedandsparrowhomestead]

Yay! So glad you stuck around! That is so relatable, I think the last 6 years all I’ve thought about is food and how it affects me 😂 so awesome he’s doing well through diet! Blessings ❤️

[@kajolaggarwal4]

How about try making homemade yoggies and fruit leather

[@seedandsparrowhomestead]

At a slower time of the year I do! Right now I need quick!

[@SMichelle626]

You should look up zeolite and diatomaceous earth❤️ great video as always!!!

[@seedandsparrowhomestead]

I’ve done zeolite before! Can’t say if it did anything for me or not! I know a few people who love it!

[@SMichelle626]

@@seedandsparrowhomestead nice! I’m sure it helped! But I think when you follow up with the diatomaceous earth it’s even better 💪🏼 Ps my husband feels the same way about Sam’s and shopping in general lol. Like yayy we get to be around people 🤦🏻‍♀️ and shop for an ungodly amount of stuff 😂.

[@lorimcmichael5846]

In the past, Thomasville was a good brand, I am not sure if they are the same company anymore? Unfortunately- probably not 🤷‍♀️ the bakery is great there!!! By the way do you make your own jerky? It’s not hard, esp compared to everything else you do! Dehydrator, spices, quality meat and time! Yum

[@cindyupton7357]

Never been to Cosco. Sam’s here.

[@seedandsparrowhomestead]

I’ve been to both now and I just say I prefer Costco! They seem to have some better alternatives in my opinion ❤️ But you use whatever is available to you!

[@mardwella]

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[@FionaConnelly-qg8bl]

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[@lindasmith5190]

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[@Najwan-joy]

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[@normanelson233]

I watch a few channels and noticed a lot of you guys having to explain why you buy stuff. It’s crazy and sad because there’s always going to be a mean person saying something. And very glad you are feeling better I’m 61 and finally figuring out what I can eat. Good for you. And I’d like to see how you got better. And your a great person and mom try not to pay attention to mean people they will always be the ones that eat terrible stuff. And not all people can afford the organic stuff that the company takes advantage of and raises the cost.

[@seedandsparrowhomestead]

Ugh yes, unfortunately there is always a keyboard warrior waiting to start an argument. Honestly, I explain (and sometimes over explain 😂) because I know so many people truly don’t understand. It’s amazing to me how little people know or even care to know. I try and bring awareness is all! Thanks so much for your encouragement! ❤️❤️❤️

[@peggycarnes-s8q]

Lord forbid if you get sick for eating easy convince foods. 🙄

[@kerrylennox7359]

Looked like a good haul, I had to stop watching..the rattling of the plastic was driving me nuts 😅