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[@TheBcrug]

Men in the bible had to travel great distances or climb mountains to meet with God. God and Christ came to the women where they lived.

[@mountainhomesteadfamily]

Yes! I LOVE this!!!!!

[@erint933]

I love that, means a lot to hear😊💜👍✝️

[@melissaciswhoibe9183]

​@homesteadhomeschoolfamily Thank you so, so much for bringing God's words to remind me why I do what I do. Love for my family will concur any bitterness that tries to rise up in me. Thank you, sweet Jesus. God works in mysterious ways. Just a short time before I watched this video, I stepped outside to get some fresh air and talk to God because I was frustrated with my husband. I was in tears telling God I am just so tired and how much longer do I have to do this life. I literally, was only outside seconds when the words I heard in my head calmed me and brought peace to my troubled heart. I walked back inside as if not on my own, like being gently led back inside. I thought to myself, that's weird and also equally weird was my tranquil feelings. Your video was confirmation of God's words I heard tonight. May God bless you and your family. Have a beautiful blessed night. Love Melissa in the mountains of Virginia. 🙏 ❤

[@janetduos1852]

I’m a Mother of 10, and now a grandmother of 16 babies! I’m truly blessed , He gave our family the Best of all of heavens angels too our grand babies, all hand picked by My Father! In this time and Season We need To Be Showing this lost and dying World His Goodness and His Great Love He has for All! Thank you, His Word never goes out without Void! His Word ALWAYS Will Do What It Said It Will Do! I pray Your Never falls on deaf ears! Glory Too Our King, Our Savior our GOD

[@Nobody-jk2xy]

This is so beautiful!!! Thank you for your words. I feel like being a wife/woman isn't worth much. Your words are a hug.

[@tweedsmcgeeds]

I appreciated to hear this today. It hit my soul. I have been struggling with learning basic kitchen skills and our homeschool family is so busy. We are consumed by people who call on us to help them. I have neglected myself and never seem to have the time to enjoy my life. Perhaps its the season of life and the age of my children. But I needed to hear this. God bless you.

[@terrietanner8503]

Two comments….. 1)your words at the 20+ minute mark really hit my heart. ❤️ Thank you! 😊 2)When I find myself home alone & struggle with a difficult jar lid, I put a rubberband around the lid. It gives me the grip I need to remove the lid! I learned this from a widow lady who didn’t have anyone in the home to help her.

[@mountainhomesteadfamily]

Thank you, Terrie!

[@TXDHC]

What a beautiful message little sister! I do love your heart and your videos. ❤️ I’m a much older woman and am encouraged and soothed by your videos. They calm my spirit in these difficult times and I find myself seeking refuge in comforting words of love.

[@mountainhomesteadfamily]

Thank you, this comment really touched my heart, I'm glad to know my videos bring you peace.

[@carriem7832]

@@mountainhomesteadfamily I agree that as a older woman mother of five …four girls I yearn for kitchen home making conversation,..mine for all the years I did it raising them do not have an interest in such.

[@donnahamilton7850]

Me too ❤😊🙏

[@aleshalipsky1684]

These ideas for stretching food and meals were wonderful. Most of them I have not seen or heard of. I just did our huge shopping for the next few weeks. Having these ideas to use and try are a relief. As for the sourdough info that was interesting too. I do a lot of baking on the weekend and that is busy, I do feed mine everyday but its to use for muffins, cornbread, scones... and such. I use my regular sourdough for anything even the recipes that ask for discard. I have just found that we eat so much that I don't ever have any left. I do have to write these things down in my planner though because I have to double or triple things and the math sometimes get a bit crazy... LOL

[@mountainhomesteadfamily]

I hear you on the math part! We need a cookbook that has bigger recipe portions! I'm so glad you found idea's you had not before, that makes me glad to share!

[@heleneminger]

My dad used to make us rice meatballs simmered in a delicious Spaghetti sauce and served it with green beans. It is still one of my go to comfort foods. I even serve it with green beans. These are some great tips.

[@mountainhomesteadfamily]

Thank you for sharing! ☺️

[@reja1309]

We had the same meatballs and sauce in my family. My mom called them porcupine meatballs for the way the rice stuck out. None of my friends had that recipe in their family so I knew it was special! Thanks for prompting the good memory I have of that dish. I think I need to pull out her recipe and make some!

[@mommapod]

I thought I was the only one who used carrots this way! Its sooo good! I also use them in meatloaf and on top of burgers. Love your videos and I truly appreciate them. Thankful for you Shayla. God bless you and your ministry.

[@mountainhomesteadfamily]

You are welcome, and thank you for the kind words and for being here!

[@rebeccadee3178]

Next time a lid gets stuck on a jar a light tap to separate the suction seal. Just tap it on the sides while turning it. I like to use the counter to keep the jar up right.

[@mountainhomesteadfamily]

This one was stuck from the Canning ring, not suction, sometimes they get kind of glued on.

[@IdaMaySmith]

I so needed this today! In EVERY WAY! 🙏🏼

[@PursuitOfWellnessVsLife]

Thank you for answering my prayers. Bitterness has come in. So many people stay with us and I take care of them all. They relax and I am tired... I am feeling bitter and never felt this before.

[@mountainhomesteadfamily]

You are welcome, remember it does no good to be a martyr, speak the truth in love and ask for help if it's all getting to be more than you can do.

[@debbielee93]

I have been in 5he same boat. The others are clueless even though I have expressed my feelings

[@NoNameNumberTwo]

Thank you for the tips on stretching meat. I especially liked the carrot one, since that is a favorite vegetable in our household. 🥕

[@mountainhomesteadfamily]

You are so welcome!

[@andreawright3505]

Good word of encouragement and correction --thank you ❤

[@kcnelsonmueller]

I’m so happy to hear that someone else doesn’t do the sourdough discard thing! I did in the beginning but struggled with the idea of throwing it away. I leave mine on the counter and feed it every few days when I remember to. I’ve had my starter for over a year and have no issues with not discarding anything. When it gets to that point I have it coming out of my ears, I use it somehow. Either pancakes in the am, or bread, or I’ll make pizza crust and make pizza for dinner. I have a bunch of sourdough recipes in all areas of cooking and have no problem at all with my starter. It’s healthy and never lets me down.

[@bethhubbs9937]

What method did you use to start your starter originally?

[@katgmied3]

Thank yiu for the siur dough info

[@marie-leonieweidner]

Finally i think i find a great example of a women who teaches me about homemaking so that i can LEARN ❤ JUST as the bible tells us as it should be..so this is very practical but THIS is where most if us women struggle the most...HOW can i serve better HOW should i do this and that..especially for me who never learned these things as a child...

[@mountainhomesteadfamily]

Hello Marie! I think this video, towards the end might answer your question! This video has chapters so you can skip to the chapter you want. kzbin.info/www/bejne/jnK0p2duoJqke7csi=hpBw02zFt3xZa8gQ

[@jabezriver3211]

Love the carrot trick!

[@kelleyamador8838]

You had so many great tips! I loved this, thank you!

[@mountainhomesteadfamily]

You are so welcome!

[@brookegraham3823]

Your videos are so helpful. Thank you for sharing!

[@mountainhomesteadfamily]

You are so welcome!

[@FortheLoveofOrganizing]

Thank you for the money saving tips!

[@mountainhomesteadfamily]

Thank you so much!!!!

[@VineandBranches723]

I just love your channel. These ideas are fabulous! Thanks, Shayla! ♡

[@mountainhomesteadfamily]

You are so welcome! Thank you!

[@CJ-rb7li]

Love all the tips!❤

[@mountainhomesteadfamily]

So glad!

[@kristenbarkey5540]

So thankful for your message! This is a much needed message! Bitterness is real! Thank you!

[@mountainhomesteadfamily]

You are welcome, Kristen!

[@freedomjam3670]

Thank you for the great tips 😊

[@mountainhomesteadfamily]

You are so welcome!

[@SimplyStacyL]

Just found your channel (thank you, algorithm!) and I’m so glad I did! Thank you for sharing your knowledge and such encouraging words!

[@mountainhomesteadfamily]

You are so welcome!

[@bridgetteurbano1440]

I love your tips. :) I also enjoy your testimonial sections. You are appreciated!

[@mountainhomesteadfamily]

Thank you so much!

[@stephaniecarolinesaucedo6987]

I haven’t watched the video yet but already hit the like button. Thank you for your encouragement and knowledge!

[@mountainhomesteadfamily]

I appreciate that, thank you too!

[@nelpe9703]

Thank you, this is SOOOO AMAZING! Can you do gf sourdough as well?

[@ladydeatherage]

This video is one of the most informative cooking videos that I can relate to, as my family is continuing to grow and being on a small budget. Thank you so much for taking time to help educate and inform mothers or whomever is watching. What I love most about your video, are the empowering words from God that you shared. Sometimes it can be so easy to feel like a provider and less of a person, if that makes sense. It's easy to lose yourself, or feel under appreciated. Thank you for adding this devotional to the video and sharing your wisdom. Though, I would not want anyone to feel under appreciated, its nice to know that at least I'm not alone, and that, as always, God has everything in His Word, just for us, no matter what we are facing, and that He has us in His Hands. May God bless you and your family. Shalom shalom.

[@mountainhomesteadfamily]

Thank you!

[@janiceyoder621]

Thank you for sharing the little inspiration. As a mom of 6 and married for 21 years, some days are hard. And I enjoyed your meal ideas. I was cooking supper as I listened.

[@mountainhomesteadfamily]

You are so welcome! It sounds like we have a bit in common! 😍

[@oopssuedaisy]

Thank you! This is the cooking video I've been looking for my whole life

[@mountainhomesteadfamily]

You are so welcome!

[@kristentosi5637]

Thanks!

[@mountainhomesteadfamily]

Thank you so much 💓!!

[@your.beautiful.mind.now.]

Yes! Pinto beans are my go-to for taco meat fillers! They are so incredibly tasty!

[@kristentosi5637]

You’re a Titus 2 woman in my life. Ty! 😊

[@mountainhomesteadfamily]

Awe! I try to be! Thank you, Kristen!

[@colleentimeisup]

Wow so glad I found your channel . The food looks amazing. God bless you sister and your family.

[@mountainhomesteadfamily]

Thank you so much 🤗! Blessings to you as well!

[@michaelahumphrey919]

Please tell me all about your sourdough process. Step by step how to do make a big batch, how/when do you store it. How/when do you add the variations? This process sounds amazing 🤩

[@mountainhomesteadfamily]

Hello! I'm sorry it took so long to get to this question. I covered your question in my latest video! It's all about sourdough.

[@cheriromain9097]

The quality of this content and general atmosphere of this video has made me a subscriber! Not a whole lot out there worth watching, but this channel really is worth the time well spent.

[@mountainhomesteadfamily]

Thank you!! Glad to have you here!

[@DebiLynn]

I just came across your channel and I’m enjoying your content.. as for sour dough discard.. I don’t actually throw it out… I put it in the fridge and use it for pancakes or rolls that need to rise quickly. I’m new (very new) to sour dough though

[@SweetisMel]

You are no doubt a blessing to many. I’ve been enjoying your videos, thanks for sharing! May The Lord bless you and your family! Cheers!

[@mountainhomesteadfamily]

Thank you so much!

[@allysonmurray1731]

Lol..i never throw the discard away. I put it back in fridge and add flour to wake it up when im ready to bake bread. Been using the same discard for nearly a year now. It's lovely in breads and gets more sour with time.

[@colleentimeisup]

Thank you for the quick Titus teaching. I'm not a mom but a sister and a niece thats helps my family and I struggle with anger and hurt at times. I needed to hear this.

[@mountainhomesteadfamily]

You are so welcome!

[@thejoyfulhomemakermeganeli2454]

What a great way to stretch your beef! Thanks for the carrot tip!

[@mountainhomesteadfamily]

You bet!

[@MrsAlex-ti8ks]

I really needed that devotional this Sunday morning. I woke up feeling annoyed bye the noise that my family can make. Even though I know this season will pass faster than I want it to. What blessings to hear this reminder! Oh! If you haven’t already, personally I would love to watch a video on how to use up my potato water!❤ Blessings sister

[@mountainhomesteadfamily]

I'm glad this helped you! Noise pollution is real, and families are noisy. It's okay to take a walk or lay down to rest to give your nerves a moment to decompress and your allow your mind to recharge. It takes families awhile to learn to give you a break though, you have to train them to give you a few minutes. It's all part of learning to work together. Eventually they learn a rested mom is better than a worn out overestimated one!

[@appletinImom0f5]

Omg this just came on in the background. I was feel so much bitterness needed this thank u so much!

[@mountainhomesteadfamily]

Glad it was helpful!

[@melanytodd2929]

This popped up in my feed. Im so grateful ❣ A new subscriber. Sending loads of love from South Africa 🇿🇦 ❤

[@mountainhomesteadfamily]

Oh my goodness! That is awesome, thank you for being here!! Welcome aboard!

[@PursuitOfWellnessVsLife]

This my first time seeing you... but I am trying to learn. This is another language to me. Thank you for sharing

[@mountainhomesteadfamily]

You are so welcome!

[@agb6330]

I learned from a The 1870’s Homestead channel to add grated zucchini when making tomato sauce. We’re not big carrot eaters but I grow them every year. I’ll be trying the caramelized recipe and added to our ground meat. Thank you for adding devotions to your episodes. I’m new to your channel and thoroughly enjoying it. Thank you!

[@mountainhomesteadfamily]

You are welcome! Thank you for being here and for watching and commenting!!

[@carpenterfamilyfun1119]

Lentils are another good way to stretch meat but I will be trying the carrots!

[@afarmandastitch]

This was so helpful with the sourdough!! I have never found in all my research how to use a basic recipe and adjust for different things. I’ve made bread and muffins and have wanted to make more for the week to avoid store bought and couldn’t figure it out bc of limited time, but this has changed the game!

[@mountainhomesteadfamily]

Glad it was helpful!

[@cookingonthefarm]

I'm new here. Love your ideas. And adding the Word. Is great. God bless

[@mountainhomesteadfamily]

Thank you so much!

[@amykell5687]

This is the first video of yours that I have seen. I love everything about it. I watched it while cutting veggies ahead for stir fries and "waste" for vegetable stock along with having a smoked turkey carcass slow cooking in the oven for broth, waiting for the rendered turkey skin & fat to strain after breaking down and cutting the meat off one of the 2 whole smoked turkeys I purchased yesterday. So much of your lifestyle I have been there and done that. ❤❤❤

[@mountainhomesteadfamily]

Welcome to my channel, Amy!

[@georginaboateng4901]

Thankyou

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Oh my god I love you wood stove

[@mommabear2many]

New subscriber large family momma here as well I have 14 children homesteading as well.

[@mountainhomesteadfamily]

That is awesome! Thank you for being here!

[@MariaM-fd3ye]

Love when uou do Italian food! I'm Italian! When Italian is pronounced, the "I" is short, not long. People say it however they want, totally fine of course!! ❤️❤️❤️ As always, wonderful video!

[@mountainhomesteadfamily]

Italian and Greek foods are my top favorites! Thank you for the pronouncing correction! I'm not Italian, but I do have some Italian ancestry :-)! I always wondered but never knew until a few years back.

[@pattyhansen7563]

isn't it funny how different regions pronounce things different. I live in CNY near a huge, old Italian population. We have cities named Rome, Fabius, Syracuse, Verona... LOL. And in our neck of the woods people often pronounce it EYE-talian

[@rebeccamoore6382]

I will sometimes add red kidney beans or some left over homemade Chilli to my taco meat to make it stretch. I've also done the mixed meat trick you talked about

[@mountainhomesteadfamily]

Kidney beans are so good!

[@jennifermonk4275]

When my children were little and I was not bringing in an income we were gifted a whole deer. I knew I had to make the meet last as it would really help our budget. I was making venison tomato sauce for pasta and I had some leftover butternut squash so I puréed it and added it to the sauce with a little bit of full fat milk. Game changer!! It was so good! Butternut squash is amazing in pasta sauce!

[@mountainhomesteadfamily]

I'm going to try the butternut squash in pasta sauce!! Sounds great! Thank you.

[@katherineanne8306]

I was as well in disbelief that people throw away sourdough discard. I also use rice and beans for tacos, we called it hay stacks. (We didn't have chips much) I just come across you channel. I really am enjoying listening to your videos as I am busy dancing around my kitchen getting all the mummy things done. 🥰🥰🥰 . I also liked how you described the women of the Bibles🙌🙏🙌. May our Heavenly Father bless you dear mummy🤗❤️🤗

[@DustAndGrace]

My husband got me a Kenwood mixer for Christmas! We were looking at kitchen aide but after a post you made about the run time changes we went with Kenwood instead 😊

[@mountainhomesteadfamily]

That is awesome! How is it working?

[@CJR-bs7eu]

Adding carrots to sauce is something I've always done also. I also add them to chili, my family loves it.

[@mountainhomesteadfamily]

That sounds great too! We will try it!

[@CJR-bs7eu]

I have also added carrots to many dishes including chili. I've never heard of anyone else doing it but it's great!!!

[@nicolesobol936]

I always add beans to our taco meat. It stretches the meat, and adds fiber! Pinto beans work the best! I also add half the amount of meat to soups and stews. I just add more veg instead. As long as my family sees meat, they are happy😂

[@jacquelynordner2457]

We do 1/2 venison 1/2 beef because my sons and husband hunt. If you don’t have a Hunter in your family, let other hunters know you want the deer for meat. There are always hunters in our area who don’t want the meat, but are happy to harvest a deer for someone else.

[@katyjones3610]

loving your video, when you can’t get the jar open tap it with spoon, an amazing tip from my dear Grandma that works so well. 💕 (I don’t have any boys)

[@mountainhomesteadfamily]

Thank you so much! One of my grandparents taught me that trick, I forgot about it!

[@ericcawith2cs11]

How did you know that I was just yesterday telling my husband how I needed more ideas for "homestead fast food"? I.e. convenient quick meals for when my brain won't work to reinvent the wheel! Thank you!

[@mountainhomesteadfamily]

Love that! That's awesome, thank you for letting me know!

[@lindsaymarie4416]

If anyone struggles with discard and doesn't like having to deal with it. I highly recommend looking up dry sourdough starter. Jovial has a post about it on their website. It takes some getting used to. But literally zero discard. I keep mind in a small glass container in the fridge. I make sourdough 2-3x a month. And I refresh my starter every 6-8 weeks maybe. I really enjoy it

[@mountainhomesteadfamily]

Thank you for sharing this!!

[@jacquelynordner2457]

We do a dry sourdough starter, and it’s fantastic!

[@joyfulacres5484]

I use your sake method but my sourdough is called "dry starter" because it's literally a ball of dough instead of a batter. Yes to not ever having discard! 👏🏼Love the freedom.

[@mountainhomesteadfamily]

I have only recently heard of that! I've also heard of drying the sourdough too, which is interesting!

[@edenbenson3782]

I thought your whole video was a blessing but watching you try to open the jar was the cherry on top😂 same dude

[@skirtedfancy]

I’ve had my sourdough starter for nearly a year now and I still don’t feel comfortable with it. It was so helpful to see how you prep your dough in bulk! I searched for a “weekly sourdough routine” video when I first started with mine and there just wasn’t a lot on here. I would looove more details or a video showing how you actually add ingredients or whatever you do to turn that basic bread recipe into the other things you mentioned. Like is everything you put in the big bin just the basic recipe, then day by day you put some back in the mixer to add ingredients as needed or is that something you do from the beginning? Thanks again, love your videos!

[@mountainhomesteadfamily]

Hello! I think you'll like my latest video, it's all about sourdough! Here is the link kzbin.info/www/bejne/rXfPYZ-jaa6klZY

[@erint933]

I thank God for bringing me to hear this message today😊👍💜... not only about easy ways in the kitchen but the call to let go of bitterness...I have honestly struggled in the last years with daily frustration, battles with my kids, okay- near daily tears...and this last year it's been lots of battles with my husband. I haven't really seen until real recently that I have been struggling with bitterness, wow. ( Feeling like I'm having to do everything, not knowing how to do anything, lol sounds I might be bitter with myself. Is that a thing??😆🤦‍♀️) Thank you so much for putting this on here because it's encouraging me Big time, I really needed to hear that. 💜👍

[@mountainhomesteadfamily]

Yes, it's a thing! It's easy to take on more than we need as mothers, and it's really easy for the family to kick back and let us. They need training, and reminders, especially if we've been doing more than our share. It takes time and patience but eventually it pays off as new habits are formed. You can do this! Make sure you give yourself and family grace and time! Love and Lord will get you there!

[@erint933]

Thank you that means a lot, especially about how they need training and we all need grace in the process. God bless you all!@@mountainhomesteadfamily

[@MamaToWildflowers]

Add lentils to meats as well helps stretch it to.

[@mountainhomesteadfamily]

That's a great idea!

[@wrldvw1836]

We have put shredded carrots, zucchini, etc, in spaghetti sauce,or any other tomatoes sauces for years. They just sort of disappear so it’s all good

[@mountainhomesteadfamily]

Yes, they do seem to cook into the dish so nicely!

[@tarahays5829]

I'm trying to decide...Oregon or Washington? Either way. Beautiful

[@mountainhomesteadfamily]

Oh, that is an impossible choice!

[@MrsL2018]

Do you have a video on your sourdough? I’ve never heard of not having to discard so I’m super interested in how you establish a starter without it!

[@mountainhomesteadfamily]

This video will have some tips that might answer your question! kzbin.info/www/bejne/jnK0p2duoJqke7csi=_OW0009xeZrsys49&t=312

[@rebeccamoore6382]

I had to laugh at you trying to open the jar 🤣 it reminds me of when I have to call my teenager to open something or get something down because he is much taller than me

[@user-pv6df5nr4n]

Hi,am a new sub and love your content😊😊😊, kindly let me know where I can get your grain miller

[@mountainhomesteadfamily]

It is a Nutrimill! Here's where I got mine pleasanthillgrain.com/appliances/grain-mills

[@venuscruz6075]

New to your channel. Just wanted to ask you, do you like your refrigerator. We are in the need of one, and thought about that brand.

[@mountainhomesteadfamily]

We've had two of them about a year and a half, they are still going strong! The only thing is we found they will freeze items if they are on the 3 settings. Sometimes in some parts of the fridge things still freeze on the 2 setting, but 2 is what we run it on. If the power goes out they need to be reset before they freeze things in the back! Did you see the link in my description of where to find them?

[@followeroftheway2302]

Hi. Have a quick question. For the carrots as a filler… all I have to do is caramelize it with olive oil till softened, correct? May I make some ahead of time and refrigerate/freeze?

[@mountainhomesteadfamily]

Yes, correct, and you can freeze it but they'll loose some moisture.

[@angelicas.6391]

I never thought to add carrots. I usually use green beans, squash, rice and/or beans to stretch meals. I’m going to add this to my saved videos. I have trouble opening jars too🙂 I really like your idea with the preparation of extra loaves of sourdough ready in the fridge. That is awesome! Can’t wait for the next one to come.

[@mountainhomesteadfamily]

Thank you, Angelica!

[@marquesn77]

I’m so so greatful for you ! I’m learning so much from your videos

[@mountainhomesteadfamily]

I'm so glad! Thank you for telling me!

[@peachy_reina]

Fellow largish family mama 😅. How do you like the Berean Builders Science? Thinking of switching to it for my 5 kiddos

[@mountainhomesteadfamily]

Hello! Yes, we love Berean, some of my kids prefer more pictures in their science books though. Apologia is great too.

[@LeOlamVaed]

You are a super momma. How can you manage to do all this. I would love to see a raw video of all the struggles homemakers face and real life expectations ..,

[@mountainhomesteadfamily]

Thank you! And check out my homeschool mama day in the life's, some of the videos are titled Raw and Real. They sound like what you're looking for! 🥰

[@rosepetal9748]

❤❤❤

[@katiejon17]

I loved this video. I’m also extremely intimidated by sourdough and sourdough starters. I really need a “for dummies” video.

[@mountainhomesteadfamily]

I'm going to be doing one on Sourdough very soon!!

[@katiejon17]

@@mountainhomesteadfamily oh that would be lovely! May I make a suggestion? I imagine that this process has become very instinctual after almost two decades for you. Please don’t hesitate to really (*really*) dumb it down for us. Those that are more advanced will always be able to weed out the extras they don’t need. Some of us really need are going to need every little detail. ❤

[@mountainhomesteadfamily]

Yes Katie, I will try, I must admit, I am not very good at that! I'll do my best! If you have specific questions please do ask, that will help me be more thorough!

[@scwendy6302]

I love channels that cook from scratch. Since we don’t eat meat, scratch recipes are so much easier to adapt to our needs! I love the idea of front loading with prep since I have to work outside the home and don’t want to compromise on meals for the sake of convenience/time. And finally, I want to start making my own sourdough! We save a ton eating potatoes all different varieties and ways as well as whole grains and beans/legumes. Also, seasoning can transform a dish that has otherwise similar ingredients into a completely different dish😊

[@brooklinndalton829]

I’m with you, what is the purpose of the discard?! It is so unnecessary! I’ve been doing sourdough for 8 years and haven’t ever done that. My starter is very resilient.

[@mountainhomesteadfamily]

Yes, lol, it does seem unnecessary to me too!

[@janetlynn3397]

I see your cooking with cast iron. Do you have any videos on how to care for it?

[@mountainhomesteadfamily]

Not yet, I'll have to include that!

[@ashleighoverturf3599]

I add black beans to our taco meat and mushrooms

[@carriem7832]

I often add bone broth powder to my sauces to thicken, or nutritional yeast ( gives cheese flavor)… have you tried cooking lentils in place of rice to expand the protein….also adding mushroom powder ( I make my own because my husband doesn’t like 16:56 their texture) I cook for a professional couple that likes vegan meals. I’ve made bbq tofu that was actually very good and added some ground meat to it and salsa. ….hubby never noticed it in burritos. There’s a recipe called WWII sausage Pattie’s…..made with lentils…..made without meat added to it and again with some to pass the non vegan critic….homemade gravy over it and over fried potatoes made it a winner. I made a lot of powders because hubby is not a veggie eater and they’re a good source of nutrition and thickeners…..sweet potato or squash powder in Mac n cheese or Johnny Marzetti ….winner Veggie pancakes with dehydrated ones in it and homemade syrup….winner I send your videos to Facebook in hopes young moms and dads take a look and learn…thank you I don’t use store bought potato skins because of the chemicals on them….some potatoes seem to have a lot of green I have to peel off……our stores organic are very high priced and researching organic has said not all veggies are truly organic in pureness.

[@mountainhomesteadfamily]

This comment is gold! So many excellent ideas, thank you! Also, thank you for the shares, that is so helpful to me!

[@monicacasella3812]

Hola amo tus videos ..me gustaría q tuvieran traductor de español ..pero me encantan ❤ desde Uruguay 😊

[@mountainhomesteadfamily]

I will look into that, Monica, thank you for letting me know!

[@melissagamino9898]

Where did you buy your flour mill?

[@mountainhomesteadfamily]

Hello! I got it from Pleasant Hill Grain, they are wonderful!

[@charleszettabunch_3]

Hello I’ve been watching your videos for a little while now and what you said to me well what you said today in the version of the Bible it hit close to home. Let me ask you though what happens when you are hurting because you are now alone as a single mama and you are very very ill without help. They say there is so much help out there. No it seems like there is so much out there. People always say they are willing to help, but when it comes down to the actual help, you don’t see actual help and you become that person that is resentful and bitter . What do you do then?

[@mountainhomesteadfamily]

I've never been a single mom, but I would start with your community resources. I would also look for a larger church that you could become a part of and see if they have any programs that can assist you with basic things around the home if you are unable to do them. I hope this helps!

[@RachelTeeKae]

I feel like I’ve done everything over the last few weeks to try and get a sourdough starter going and it ends up just getting thick and dead with teeny tiny bubbles. I’m wondering if it’s because it’s always cold in my basement where I have my apartment.

[@mountainhomesteadfamily]

Yes, the cold can definitely impact it. You can put it on a heating pad though!

[@RachelTeeKae]

@@mountainhomesteadfamily thank you, I’ll try that, I’m so frustrated. 😭

[@Victory_n_Jesus]

You should soak your rice in water overnight so you get all the health properties from the rice.

[@TheMennomilist]

Not crazy about potatoes?!?! Oh no!! I am. haha. Your husband hates zucchini?? Oh no! I never really knew how broth for certain broths were made, so thank you for that. Agreed about the church stuff. I returned to my church last week, but it is a very small church of about 30 members only, and half of them watch through zoom haha. I cook a great Shepherd's pie. Loved seeing how you make it! I also find throwing out half of the sour dough to seem wasteful. I have seen it a few times. So you don't really have to discard anything? I still haven't experimented with sour dough yet but want to because I am still in the note taking phase of it. The hardest part for me seems to be STARTING the starter. . .people don't explain it well enough for me. . .and then I let it sit for a few days and then add it to things. . .you explained it so far the best I've seen, but I don't know why this bread seems the most confusing to me of any bread. haha. The way you talk about your dough, you can see how skilled you are with it. I need to find your cracker tutorial. I make pizzas. May your family have a lovely week!!!

[@mountainhomesteadfamily]

Yes, with potatoes I guess you could say I like my sour cream with a sprinkle of taters, lol! I would love to know how you make your shepherds pie! Please share? Nope, you don't have to discard anything, I never have! Sourdough can be confusing because factors in the home, like temp, can play into things. Did you see my Old Fashioned Homemaking, Garden to Table Family Meals video? I explained it in more depth as for a beginner starter in that video. Maybe it would help?

[@TheMennomilist]

I'll have to backtrack and take a look at the video. Thanks. I make my shepherd's pie with beyond meat because I don't eat beef (I eat fish and started eating chicken again when I got pregnant just over a year ago). I use carrots, thyme, onions, veggie stock, potatoes, and make it the typical way otherwise. I use oat milk or milk with my potatoes to make it a bit creamier. It comes out quite delicious. @@mountainhomesteadfamily

[@JamieClements1982]

Perimenopause is a whole other video. 🤪😆

[@mountainhomesteadfamily]

HAHA! Right!

[@kayfreschly6272]

I've looked for beef bones around here but grocers tell me they don't get the meat in with bones in.

[@mountainhomesteadfamily]

Oh that's rough! Some places don't have them, maybe try a different grocer? Or ask around? I hope you can find some!

[@YeshuaKingMessiah]

Mushrooms have same texture as meat, great to add in with little meat Produce is as much as meat now tho Soo 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@MsMonica38]

Are tubes of meat high quality?

[@mountainhomesteadfamily]

They are okay, definitely not like grass fed or anything top-notch, but they work well for Taco meat and the like!

[@YeshuaKingMessiah]

Chop up cooked lentil Add to hamb Don’t add too many Nobody will prob notice

[@katiem4185]

I love your videos (and your balanced advice for Christian moms) and I love your recipes but I can't help but notice that you make so. many. dishes. Your clean-up time must be insane, ha!

[@mountainhomesteadfamily]

Thank you so much! And yes, clean up is a chore but the kids help and so it is super fast!

[@janiceingle2131]

You talk too fast!

[@mountainhomesteadfamily]

I'm sorry!

[@user-on7zd8yi8g]

You can slow down the video.