When the Pantry Challenge Gets Extended Due to SNOW!!!

[@sheilac4852]

I love the praise Josh has for her cooking. It’s so nice when you have someone enjoy and appreciate your efforts.

[@rockersfromaz3001]

How can he not!? This man eats like a king! 😊 I wish I had half of her knowledge!!!

[@donna4815]

Yeah it would have been

[@camicri4263]

​@@rockersfromaz3001 You would be surprised what is out there! I have known someone that would not eat leftovers and was not grateful.... Thanks God, my husband is thankful for my efforts when I cook.❤

[@MGCMG980]

That poor baby is crying his heart out. 😔 Dear Becky, we dont mind, if you make a cut and go take care of your baby. We will watch whatever you post and it doesnt have to be perfect or cut in to 2 videos, whatever, your baby goes first. I dont even know how you find time to make videos with that small child. So, we are thankfull for ever you post.

[@AlexandraAndStuff]

As someone who does almost 100% of cooking for me and my bf, I really love it when it is appreciated. I have a regular job, but I work from home, so I am able to fit in some bread making, meat braising, etc. Cooking is my love language and it's just wonderful when this language is understood.

[@frequentdiner4635]

Have you tried freeze-drying half and half to make your own powdered creamer? I think that would be an interesting "experiment." If it works then you also have that on hand for the next pantry challenge

[@denisedavies5950]

I was just going to ask the same question. 😊

[@LyricsMom]

I'm going to try that for me! Great idea!

[@justcallmesuzzie]

I can recommend that you can can up half and half to make it shelf stable. I have done it and it works fine in an emergency like being snowed in. Also, my Mexican mother in law would dip the tortillas into some of the sauce and cover them with it before putting it in her casserole to make sure they did not dry out. She always said it was worth the step to keep them soft.

[@Dana-zc1jw]

I want to see a before and after of your freezer and stock now that you’re done with pantry challenge 😍

[@Kim-vq2iq]

It’s so nice to have a back up pantry,you never know what can happen! Thank you Becky for another great video❣️

[@erinb.5103]

Don’t forget Becky to total up the amount of half and half used in 2 months so next year’s challenge you can be prepared. ( I froze mine and it was fine for the challenge although I wouldn’t recommend doing baking or whipping it)

[@CatherineShoresHMN]

I can’t remember where I heard this, but someone used Reddi-Whip for coffee creamer. 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@karlamandrell3954]

I keep powdered buttermilk and whipping or heavy cream in stock for emergency cooking and baking. I purchase fresh for meal planning and baking etc. Of course I do freeze sour cream etc. as well as shop and use frequently in meals. I freeze butter as well. 😊

[@erinb.5103]

@@cynthiafisher9907 I would assume adding freezing moisture would make it even more unstable than it already is ( it doesn’t whip and hold long because of moisture content)

[@christicepeda1264]

​@karlamandrell3954 how does frozen sour cream do? How to you store it?

[@karlamandrell3954]

@@christicepeda1264 I put it in as packaged from store, it comes out just fine.

[@kodiabshier6450]

Am I crazy or are we getting videos every day??? I love that!!

[@therewillbecatswithgwenhwyfar]

I guess when you're snowed in there's not a whole lot else you can do! Lol

[@onelittlemiracle241]

I love it!!

[@kyleebesten2364]

I love it I enjoy it And I appreciate it❤

[@CH-bi8tl]

It's so great. She may also be trying to clear prerecorded content from when she had the baby so those recordings may be sprinkled in as well pushing us a bit in time. She's probably trying to get us caught up to real time again. Or it was a slip of the tongue mentioning February and she has spare time while being snowed in. Either way I'm so happy with the extra uploads for now.

[@chantaldutchgirl8216]

I love it to ❤❤❤

[@biologymom6238]

Becky.. Thank you for putting yourself out there. Social media can and is a daunting challenge these days, but you navigate it with class ,style and kindness. I am a retired ICU nurse who spent 18 years working in a large PNW teaching hospital, homeschooling my daughter and twin boys, and eventually started teaching Biology and coaching Science Olympiad for our local homeschool ❤co-op. In 2007 I was completely disabled. While I am wheelchair bound, and can’t garden/ preserve food/ or make freezer meals to the extent that you do. That’s ok, I do what works for me and my physical limitations. When I make a recipe that is freezer safe I double it. I made a spice garden in pots on my backyard patio last year. …and just ordered 2 Greenstalks for growing tomatoes strawberries etc, because I realized I could. YAY!!! Thanks again for inspiring me to get out there and do what I love. I may be in my 60’s but you teach me new things almost every episode. Thank you again for sharing this adventure we call life, and for being your genuine self …I feel blessed watching as you and Josh make your homestead into your dream. Blessing!!

[@dianerobinett3825]

Your post is so inspiring! Doing what you're able as you are able makes a difference every single day. Thank you for sharing. ❤

[@roxannkowalski3957]

Me to

[@biologymom6238]

@OfficialYTAccount. I'm such a goof, but I have no idea how to message you privately. Is it your business e-mail that did not seem right.

[@nzulu11]

​@Biologymom hey it's a scam, that's not Becky. I just reported that comment which was asking you text her

[@keeperofthehomestead9193]

Being snowed in here (Michigan) is normal twice a winter for me. I learned from a young age to be prepared. Sometimes the only way we can get around is on a snowmobile or four-wheeler. Every year from November until March is a pantry challenge for us.

[@Dawn-pe5to]

You and Josh are amazingly sweet..you will be wonderful role models for your children, as your mom and dad have been for you. BTW miss seeing your mom (and Renee) in the kitchen with you. Happy Anniversary - wishing you both (and Baby Acre) happiness, peace of mind and good health always.

[@labwuh]

Bless Becky for being such an inspirational person to us all... ❤

[@sewingstoryprojects6178]

Jessica from Three Rivers just did a video showing her new mill for wheat berries. It looked really pretty and sits right on her counter :) Happy Anniversary 💕❤

[@jennygeorge6591]

Thank you for sharing Pantry Challenge with us. I learned so much from these 8 weeks. What I love about your channel and you is that you're not afraid to step outside of the box and learn and share new things with us!! ❤️

[@MadNaduk]

Forgive me if I'm wrong, half n half is cream and milk? We dont have it in the UK so might be wrong. Why dont you freeze dry some milk and cream and make your own half n half powder, then you can rehydrate some whenever you need it - no more panic!

[@cherylayres4626]

Becky you can make all purpose flour into bread flour by adding vital wheat gluten, . Per every cup take out 1/ 1/2 teaspoon add 1 1/2 teaspoon of vital wheat gluten. Take a whicxk & mix it.. No need to buy bread flour.

[@smileysouthtexas]

@acrehomestead anytime you use corn tortillas in casseroles, tacos or tostadas heat them on your cast iron skillet or griddle. Game Changer!😉 This includes flour tortillas. Breakfast burritos heated on a skillet. Wow do half the time in microwave to heat the inside and the second half on skillet. Preheat 😻

[@paulasprague6457]

Your Channel would blow up more, if that is possible, if you did a pantry challenge during garden season. That would be the greatest thing and so much fun.

[@InForTheFood]

Hi Becky, I use Mockmill 100 to grind my flour. It does it with stones and the flour gets nice and fine, or you can also grind the grains coarser if you want.

[@lbacaterpillar]

I have the same and though I don’t use it a lot.. I love it. My psoriasis gets worse when I eat whole wheat products but I can eat fresh ground whole wheat. But alas, the fiber even after sifting it, is hard on me as a colorectal cancer survivor. But I love making the occasional bread or biscuit with freshly ground wheat. It’s so delicious. The only thing about the Mockmill 100 to mention is you can’t grind up certain things that are oily. I think that is the right info. Like don’t grind coffee beans or anything but wheat or barley etc.

[@InForTheFood]

@@lbacaterpillar Yes, they don‘t recommend grinding oily things in it, or else it gunks up. It can be easily taken apart to be cleaned though, and grading rice cleans it too. Regarding the bran stuff not being ok for your gut, did you ever try grinding buckwheat, millet, quinoa? The mill does it perfectly fine, and these gluten free grains/seeds might be gentler on your gut. You can make pancakes with it for example. Or even gluten free bread. I don’t know, of course, your dietary restrictions, I myself have some issues with gluten, so I explored other options, like Emmer and Einkorn. I like Emmer better for it’s easiness to work with, and better digestibility. And for gluten free bread, I am experimenting with a mixture of buckwheat, millet and some starch and psyllium husk for binding. And it turns out great. And it is definitely easier un the digestive tract, especially because of the psyllium husk, that has fibres. But I digress. If the fibre from the bran is causing you issues, maybe look into improving the intestinal flora. That is highly underrated and so very important. The yeast and bacteria there feed on that fibre and give us back nutrients and other good stuff. I try to eat as many sources of fermented food like kimchi, sauerkraut, kefir, all homemade. Good luck with your health journey and hope you improve and get to enjoy food! Cheers, Andra

[@lbacaterpillar]

@@InForTheFood thanks! I have been eating sauerkraut and it does seem helpful. I will have to try some of these other grains.

[@annamineer2521]

​@@lbacaterpillarare you using flour from wheat that hasn't been sprayed with Roundup? I get autoimmune responses when I eat products with glyphosate residue from the Roundup

[@barbarasquier2980]

Your my favorite KZbin hostess. I love all the variety and just love hearing about your family.

[@susanalbert9012]

Hi Becky!! Thank you for your inspiration in the kitchen, garden and all around. I just wanted to bring something to your attention. The dough hook for your mixer is starting to lose that enamel coating, I had the same problem and just babied it, not putting it in the dishwasher and washing by hand. My last batch of bread ended up having many different size flakes of that enamel, so I ended up having to through all that bread out much to my disgust. This is not a new issue with the KitchenAid utensils. I have to get a new one. I like the shape of the enamel coated one and have the orginial that came with it, but surprisingly it mixes dough differently. Many continued blessings to you and your family!!

[@kathyprice5118]

Good eye!!

[@jennynations7676]

You and Josh are the sweetest couple. I love to see how you interact with one another. So special. Your meals look mouthwatering. So glad they turn out well.

[@dixierobinson2606]

Three Rivers Homestead just did a video where she talked about her grain mill and her experiences with an older one and a newer one.

[@annsmith7207]

Jessica from Three Rivers Homestead is just lovely --- very informative, down to earth and really admire her! Her video on grain mills was excellent for anyone who is looking for the differences in mills!

[@lindamickel8545]

Becky, you can freeze dry some 1/2 and 1/2 for those days when you run out and aren't able to get out. Look at MockMill for your grain mill.

[@barbaraanderson4175]

With all the food you have both in the freezer and in your pantry and canned goods you could be able to go 6 to 8 months or longer with out going to the grocery store.

[@donnamyers7274]

What a treat! We've gotten extra Becky and Josh time this week!💞👏

[@geelizz]

100% suggest rubbing the garlic into the dough before the other toppings or even as you roll it. I make it that way all the time. So excited to see the enchilada casserole! Tempted to try that with chicken and cheese and salsa Verde!

[@marytillison8392]

Or combine the pesto into the garlic mash real good then spread with off set spatula!

[@Back-handedLuck-ul7ms]

That sounds really good.

[@mandiesplace]

I love the idea of a pantry challenge during garden season! I’m definitely going to plan for that!! I love the daily videos!!

[@therewillbecatswithgwenhwyfar]

0:46 I guess Becky is serious about her half-and-half!

[@AcreHomestead]

YEP!! I also needed to get out of the house lol

[@WVPreparedMind]

No to hurt anyone else’s feelings involved in the challenge, but I must admit that you by far excelled! You really learned from last year. I didn’t participate, but I took mental notes from your process. I will freeze more veggies and cheese. Thank you so much! 💙💛🙏

[@christinej2358]

It all looks delicious! Good thing you keep a big well stocked pantry! It would be slim eating for me and my hubby if we got snowed in for weeks with that much snow. I’m rethinking my pantry stock. Thanks for sharing!

[@sheliaheverin8822]

You could make what I call "stirred up stuff", with your leftover sausage and onions, just add peppers, potatoes and scrambled eggs.

[@gradyboles3699]

Becky, I love watching your shows with my wife. This video is another example why I believe your videos would be so much better with a wireless lavalier microphone. The echo of your voice in your kitchen competes with what you are saying. And when you are close to the camera and there is little or no echo picked up it is so much easier to hear what you are saying. There are so many to choose from and some are quite inexpensive. You might ask your subscribers if they feel this way too but I'm sure it would be well received. You could even make it part of your content and say it's a trial for a week and ask for feedback. Thank you for considering this.

[@JanicePhillips]

I'm SO happy! You found your jar opener. Every time you'd grab a sharp knife to pry open a mason jar, I'd cringe. As a canner, I don't know what I'd do without my jar pryer opener thingie! Love it.

[@sandrab4394]

I was just going to make stromboli this week, I make them differently-yours look so easy, I am going to make them that way!! They look delicious!!! As usual, an inspiration!! Never thought of using pesto sauce! And, even though I have 3 freezers, and lots and lots of home canned things, I am not doing a pantry challenge, but I have been motivated by you to definitely "shop" from my food storage!! It has helped immensely and saved us money!!

[@coffeeandcusswordsmylifewi7595]

I've got to admit the breakfast burritos you made are a massive hit with my family and friends and always in my freezer now.

[@Marian-eh5jd]

With the food price increase, my husband and I have been doing a food pantry challenge just to make ends meat. It does help you to see the needs-vs-the wants. Thank you for the video.

[@tibbs4000]

My mom always said, "waste not, want not ". Words to live by in these times too.

[@rhondamontiel3827]

Have you thought about freeze drying some coffee creamer for next pantry challenge? I know that it's a higher fat product but I'm sure I have seen others do it. It just wouldn't preserve for a long period of time. I should have my freeze dryer in a month or so and will be doing it for myself. So excited!!!!

[@tracybake6192]

I have a Mockmill 200 flour mill, and it is AMAZING! I found that there is less dust, and the flour can go directly into your bowl. Less things to clean 😊

[@KeithandPamBilyeu]

Pam here….couldn’t you use evaporated milk for your half & half. I actually love a little sweetened condensed milk in my coffee, I had that in Spain and it was sooo good I make that for a dessert coffee with company…a really good dark roast or espresso and a dollop and SCM…YUM YUM YUM. And both are shelf stable in cans and the SCM will stay for a long time in the fridge because it has so much sugar in.

[@ms.g1709]

Congratulations on a creative, fruitful Pantry Challenge!! You managed to keep the vegetables sprinkled throughout and even hosted a party. That's admirable. Also, Happy Anniversary to you and your husband. I hope it was a good one!!

[@muddyacrefarms]

Jessica at Three Rivers just got a new grain mill. I saw it in a video she posted not too long ago. She said in the video she loves her new one. 🤷🏽‍♀️

[@annsmith7207]

Jessica at Three Rivers is terrific --not at all "showy" very practical and a joy to watch! ✨✨🌞🌞✨✨

[@muddyacrefarms]

@@annsmith7207 very much so.

[@kathycamasso6672]

I hope you had a lovely anniversary and many, many more to come! You did an amazing job on this pantry challenge and I look forward to hearing your wrap-up; I can't imagine not shopping for 2 months, lol!

[@hannahkayee831]

I decided not to go to the grocery store for a month. I cleaned my freezer out it was so nice to not waste money throwing so much meat out. I normally would go to the grocery store every 2 days because our stores have daily sales but I'd end up buying more than just that.

[@susanrobinson6485]

I'm always amazed how much salt and pepper Becky adds to all her meals.....and then sometimes will add an extra "pinch"

[@johnnytieszen]

It's not that much it just looks like a lot it's probably only a tablespoon or 2 which isn't much if you think about how many servings it makes

[@shannonfleming8897]

I use the wondermill grinder. I love it because it has different setting for grinding for bread and for pastry. Have had it for several years and don't regret it!

[@karenm7433]

Becky, Do yourself a favor and buy yourself a replacement dough hook for your tilt head kitchenaid mixer I got the stainless steel “S” hook. It works SO. MUCH. BETTER. than the traditional “C” hook. Trust me. It’s a game changer!! Mixes and kneads so much better

[@TheScintillady]

Jessica from 3 Rivers homestead actually did a video on her new grain mill last week. She loves it. I can't remember what kind it was.

[@maria_w311]

Hi Becky 👋 Jessica at Three Rivers Homestead used some of the money she saved from the pantry challenge to buy her 3rd Nutrimill. In her last video, she explains why she loved the 1st one but not the second.

[@franward6851]

Jessica was who I was going to suggest. She uses the grain mill for almost all her flour.

[@altawarren7334]

Becky, have Josh look into getting a snowblower for the tractor. We live 1/2 mile down in from the main road up here in Maine and the snowblower is necessary to keep our road open. We do also have a truck with plow, but without the snow blower we wouldn’t be able to keep it wide enough for the winter. 😀🦋

[@sandydaily6112]

I have a Mockmill 200 and I love it. I store my grains and mill just what I need for a recipe. Grains have a much longer shelf life compared to flour.

[@nancyhughes933]

I think I saw that three rivers homestead just got a new grain mill.

[@patprettyman2273]

Jessica from 3 rivers homestead uses a new food mill and she loves it. Happy Anniversary 🎉

[@katieamphlett1322]

Can't wait to hear your thoughts following this year's pantry challenge. I've loved every video. I can't believe how fast the 8 weeks went.

[@Autumn_Rivers]

I love how she calls us " Friends" it is so cute

[@TheNorafee]

My grain mill is almost as old as I am and I can definitely recommend something of high quality because you have it your whole life. A good grinder in particular pays off in the long run. I'm from Austria and I have a Fidibus Classic with a ceramic grinding stone. But be careful, once you put your hands in fresh, home-ground flour, you fall in love.

[@debwhitmore2574]

Anniversary Blessings ~ May you share many more!

[@jamiemueller1881]

And this is exactly why everyone lucky enough to have the means should have a deep pantry. I began an emergency pantry/prepping after the Texas debacle, which resulted in hundreds dying of hunger and cold, a situation now being replicated in CA. NPR hosted a program two summers ago about why every single family should have several weeks (months are better) of food put up/stored/frozen for emergencies. Unfortunately, our climate crisis and global strife ensure that such steps are necessary. None of the dozen experts they had on fit the stereotype of the End Days fanatics. These were farmers, agricultural experts, public policy wonks, and historians pointing out that our species literarily survived and thrived because it learned how to store food for lean times. But this was so much fun to see Becky whipping up yet more surprises and extending her already an amazing challenge. Bravo, Becky! You did it in style!

[@juanannewales3012]

I love my Country Living Mill. I’ve had it for 30 years and it working just as well as when I bought it. This is a manual mill that I motorized.

[@GrainsInSmallPlaces]

I love your channel! You are a huge inspiration for me! I have a Nutrimill Harvest Stone Mill, and I love it❤, but others seem to have a learning curve with it and switch. I am looking into adding a Wondermill to my arsenal, lol. Not sure when that will happen, but I have my eye on it! But, I also used to have the kitchen aide mill attachment and hated it! It overheated my kitchenaid and it was so coarse. I am sure you will enjoy any grain mill you get! Can't wait to see what you choose! Thank you for what you do Becky!

[@1RodeoMom]

Oh those snow days of the North that I miss but not really. That is why when the Army brought us to Texas we stayed when my husband retired after 32 years. Happy Anniversary!! Your dinners look delish and I want to make for family company that is coming over the 31st of March.

[@sarahodonnell6957]

Fantastic I have used some of your recipes and they were delicious. I shopped up until Christmas and bought only bread fresh milk and eggs up until 4 th March. I didn’t know it was a pantry challenge I just use up everything in my three freezers n pantry. Thank You for all of the hard work n delicious ideas. 🙌💜💙❤️💚

[@lindap9079]

Your shelf stable cream has been very handy for you. If (when) you are snowbound again, you could use it in your coffee, straight or maxed with milk.

[@ambethk77]

I was thinking this too. Sweetend condensed milk is also delicious in coffee.

[@tiffanymaxim9328]

Happy anniversary Becky and Josh!!

[@bobbiel5674]

Carnation milk in the can makes great creamer for coffee

[@radmilamiljanic5977]

Jessica at the Three Rivers Homestead has just bought a new mill and she is very satisfied, and she uses it regularly.

[@danielintheantipodes6741]

Another one I must have missed! Thank you for the video!

[@missourigirl4101]

Becky you are so inspiring. You really help me when I’m not in the mood to plan or cook. Thanks so much.

[@givengrace3162]

Hi Becky, I highly recommend the Mockmill 100. I have the Mockmill Lino 100 which my husband chose for how attractive it looks on the counter. I love that it is slim, youcan adjust the coarseness of the grain, and the mess is minimal in that the flour shoots straight into your bowl. I have even ground course salt into a more usable size, as well as soft white wheat berries into a course grain for cream of wheat! Got that idea from Felicia at Grains and Grit, great resource as you experiment with milling wheat. Great job! 👍

[@vjohnson2400]

You’re spoiling us with additional videos, thank you Becky.

[@kayamo1632]

Sarah from Our Tribe of Many swears by Mockmill while Jessica from Three River’s Homestead uses Nutrimill.

[@ginnybrunori5778]

Jessica from Three Rivers just got a new grain mill. Not sure of the brand but sounds like she's happy with it. Great video as always.

[@marytillison8392]

Be a good idea to cut Stromboli into thirds before baking, after cooking then cut in half! Happy Anniversary! Made the lasagna today yummy I broken up tostadas that was get old so I broken them up and baked them ,then layered in casserole, which replaced the corn tortillas it was a hit, drying out croissants for bread pudding now! For breakfast in the morning with vanilla sauce!

[@jenniferkleffner8110]

Just recently bought a nutrimill classic. I really like it. Primary criteria were speed and the ability to grind corn, as I grow my own flour corn. I have an older different brand with stone milling plates and it takes FOREVER to grind a pound of wheat. Very happy with the nutrimill.

[@lisabreeding1861]

I also extended my pantry challenge but for another reason. Since it is only 2 of us and I work out of the house during the week, my dinners tend to last at least for 2 nights or more. So I will be going until I have gotten at least 60 meals. I have forty so far so 20 more to go. With all the good suggestions in this challenge and mark it march, I still have some additional meals to try and make to get to 60. I have been using dehydrated fruit for my smoothies and oatmeal.

[@scenteddragronflywithmichelle]

What is mark it March??

[@lisabreeding1861]

Make it march is when you make something out of something y have put up. Like pie filling/ cobbler with fruit u put up or a chili out of home canned meat beans tomatoes n spices

[@kaleigh4081]

A belated Happy Anniversary to you and Josh! 💐 I just made a delicious Overnight French Toast casserole for brunch today using a loaf of your French bread. It was a big hit!

[@heidipustelniak652]

So love watching you! Can’t wait for your new garden to be finished!

[@melissalong8132]

Every time I watch your videos, I realize that I don’t add enough seasoning to my food! Your recipes always look so wonderful ❤️

I had no idea WA/OR ever got that much snow. 😮

[@alikruger6030]

Me niether

[@alyndoyle5378]

Us in the low land do not get that much snow. However, Becky and Josh are at a higher elevation now.

[@karlamandrell3954]

We do over on the north central Washington side. Mission Ridge Ski resort is going to extend season due to the extremely heavy snowfall this year. I think by listening to Becky she has mostly experienced rain rather than snow at the former home. This altitude and growing zones change very noticeably in just a few miles maybe. ? I live in the Wenatchee Valley. It is almost always a good amount of snow here.

[@Iamhome365]

Wish we'd get that much snow here once every few years!

[@eileenbartnick7202]

​@@karlamandrell3954 Hello fellow Wenatchee-ite!! Don't see many others from here! I'm hoping spring gets here soon and we don't get late snow like last year in April. Are you a gardener? Becky sure is going to have a great new garden space this year. Love watching her channel!! Have a great day!

[@kellietheriot1522]

I've learned so much from watching your channel and I'm very thankful for you! :) I have a KoMo Fidibus XL mill and I absolutely love!! I decided on the Fidibus XL due to the higher wattage motor. Since I started using whole berries, I've been baking 5 out of 7 days per week simply because I'm trying different berries and learning how to handle them. We have several friends that I drop baked goods to in order to get feedback, because we can't eat all of it lol. From my dent corn to my wheat berries, everything comes out great. Keep up the great work and congratulations on your baby!!

[@janiceb2530]

You should try cashew cream for your decadent coffee habit… (raw cashews and water1:1… mix it up in a vitamix). No nut milk sediment … no straining … etc. it’s a great option I love when I’m out of soy milk.

[@kimzwicker562]

The flour mill that Three River Homestead has and Version for Dinner have look like it is easy to use.

[@bettyward2456]

What about your baby, is she alright?

[@gwendolyncarswell6297]

Yes ma'am yesterday video Becky told us how Josh appreciate what she does for them keeping food in the freezer and on the pantry shelve l though that was so sweet of Josh to even notice he is a wonderful young man and he has a beautiful family Becky is so good and gifted at what she do l love yall very much don't stop making videos baby 🙏🙏🙏

[@candyflores5899]

You did a great job you made I would call Chilla Quiles deconstructive enchiladas great job, Becky❤

[@nataliegarcia4396]

Hi becky, i love your videos and have learned so much from them! I was wondering if you have you ever thought about freeze drying half and half for situations like this? Just to keep on hand and shelf stable.

[@marymccloskey3025]

The crunch on that crust was awesome!

[@shamancarmichael5305]

An epic pantry challenge! Thanks for all the great recipes and inspiration Becky. Looking forward to the garden adventures! 🌱

[@tammyr2966]

Wow! That Stromboli and casserole looked absolutely delicious! I bet it was so nice to walk to your neighbors and I bet they enjoyed your company too! That was so sweet of them to go to the store and pick up your half and half for you! It’s so nice to have good neighbors!

[@tamialexander2487]

Many comments on freeze drying half and half. It freeze dries well but don’t put powder directly into coffee. Reconstitute some first using warm water and a blender. I’ve used my vitamix but an immersion blender works well and less clean up.

[@juliekendrick-finn707]

Hello Becky from Northampton England. It is Mother's day here today (19th March) so Happy 1st Mother's Day to you. You have been an inspiration to me for the passed couple of years and this is my second go at pantry challenge. This year I have come to realise where the gaps are in my store cupboard and what I just don't need to store so much of to the extent that I have extended this challenge to the end of March! I am getting very creative with recipes thanks to your input. On another note please please show us more of the snow when you get it. Here in Northampton we rarely get snow of any quantity. I will be 60 this year and snow never fails to bring the child out in me........quick get the sledge.......I saw a snowflake!

[@justplaintara9028]

Have you considered freezing half and half? I know that you've frozen milk in the past. Also, how about freeze drying it? You'd never be without!!

[@cynthiagilbert]

Great idea

[@sharonhernandez3555]

@@cynthiagilbert I'm wondering if it would freeze dry as well as milk due to a higher fat content. Anyone know?

[@loverlyredhead]

​@@sharonhernandez3555I have freeze dried half and half, buttermilk, and whole milk in my pantry right now. It freeze dried perfectly well. Due to the higher fat content, it won't be as shelf stable as other things, but it goes into coffee okay (I have to blend it into my coffee to get the texture right when reconstituted, but it ends up frothing it at the same time, which makes me feel fancy).

[@cindylewis2624]

Hi Becky, love ur videos! FYI: u may want to replace ur dough hook 4 ur kitchen aid. The paint seems 2 b coming off & as a fan of the channel I know when baby acre is able 2 eat solid food u will b making home made items. Just a little “food for thought”. Congrats on completing the food challenge. Keep up the great videos!!!

[@micheleford4282]

you know what i dont really understand the rules of pantry challenge but i have surplus of stuff in the freezer and cabinet and im going to see how long i can go without grocery shopping for food. all we bought this week is cat food and drinks for us im kind of excited about it!

[@MsMars.]

I think I see a snow blower attachment in the future for Josh's John Deere tractor! What we midwesterners do for snow removal here in the Minnesota/Wisconsin region is clear our driveways and roadways repeatedly throughout a snowfall, like at about every 4 inches of accumulation until it stops. Then we clear it one last time at the end of a snowfall. I'm sure it sounds tedious, but this is the best way to stay on top of it. I worry what you would do if you had a health emergency, like with your new baby if you could not get through three feet of snow. Or if you got stuck in the snow attempting to get out. Especially with your long driveway. Don't let yourselves be put in that position. ❤️

[@denisejones1863]

That is a good idea, I will tell my husband about it. He had to snow plow 4 feet and he is 70 and is getting too old for such heavy work.

[@melbee1000]

Becky fyi I have the same kitchen aid mixer. The mixing attachments have been linked w lead and they chip. I read about this online and opted to replace mine with their metal ones for safety reasons as the chipping made me nervous that they would get in my food

[@Tiffany-vj1tv]

Hi Becky, video as always it's so lovely to see you. Sidenote your dough hook for your KitchenAid has the enamel coming off of it which is not safe if I remember correctly They will replace it with a stainless steel one for free! I watch another channel's cooking videos and they explained The process I just can't remember who it is. Thanks again for taking us along in your kitchen and on your journey 👩‍🍳😊💕

[@kdonor]

Oh , I had no idea about the free part. I threw mine away and bought a stainless steel one.

[@denisejones1863]

I hope she reads this. It would be nice to be able to DM Becky important messages.

[@heatherleaf8758]

I highly recommend a Country Living mill for grinding flour. They’re a little on the pricey side, but well worth the investment. They’re kinda heavy though if you aren’t able to keep it affixed to a surface, but otherwise imo worth it. We grind wheat berries a lot with ours. Your Stromboli looks amazing! My husband was asking when I plan to make some. Lol I think I’ll make some tomorrow. Thank you for giving inspiration in the kitchen and taking us along with you on your cooking adventures. :) we love watching your videos!

[@justanothercomment416]

Seal your grout. It must periodically be done. Properly sealded grout will drastically ease clean up.

[@CherylDooley-d1w]

Thank you for the video Becky. I've learned so much about cooking and saving money. I'm not able to participate in the pantry challenge but I have been doing freezer meals myself which has been interesting and very tasty. I can relate to your snow situation since I previously lived in rural community in CA with 4000 feet elevation. Hang in there it will get better eventually. My husband said the snow blower may be your best option due to how your driveway is situated. Take care and happy anniversary!!!!

[@sulo1039]

Becky, put your half n half in ice cube trays and after it's frozen put the cubes in plastic bags. You can thaw them out quickly and only what you need.