AN OLD FASHIONED GROCERY STORE IN YOUR HOUSE | TRADITIONAL FOODS PANTRY| COPYCAT JIFFY CORNBREAD MIX

Build a grocery store in your house using traditional, whole foods just like our grandparents did. Tips on easy food storage to keep everything fresh and free of pests and also making a copycat jiffy cornbread mix using real ingredients
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[@teresayeates3437]

Another tip, potato flakes are steller for thickening soups, stews, gravies, etc.. Better than usual thickeners, tastes good, no need to premix seperately before putting in as you would with traditional thickeners. Learned this from top french chef that top chefs like Wolfgang Puck look up to.

[@asimpleseason2616]

Wonderful!! :) thanks for sharing, Teresa!

[@nl212ep]

That’s genius! Thank you for the tip! I never would have thought of that!❤

[@firstjohnfourandone4930]

Right works great. A little teaspoon of pancake mix is great as well.

[@Sharon-bo2se]

Jacques Pepin. He uses them at home for soups. Quick and tasty. I prefer the Idahoan brand. Very handy in the pantry.

[@giniwarren81]

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[@karolynforeman7529]

Honey is the only food that never expires or becomes inedible..even if the container has been opened..it remains intact..forever..regards Melbourne Australia

[@americafirst9144]

If your honey crystallizes and is in plastic, put it in a hot car to liquify it.

[@susanoline5823]

Honey is amazing. So are eggs. There are lots of ways to preserve them.

[@susanoline5823]

@@americafirst9144 but it is awful to get off a car seat! So protect your upholstery!

[@bcfriardoyle7697]

Maple Syrup?

[@melissasaint3283]

Yes! Honey is. Very high in sugar, low moisture, Typically has a ph in the 3.5 neighborhood, and contains naturally existing hydrogen peroxide....it has so many factors combined that make it a place where bacteria and fungi just can't get a foothold to spoil it. One thing that will change that is if you add enough water to honey. That will change things, and under the right circumstances, it will ferment and turn into Mead, thought to be the oldest form of human-produced alcohol. But outside of that, especially sealed up, it seems to preserve permanently on the human scale. Preserved honey was found in Tut's Egyptian tomb (reported a bit crystalized, but that is easy to fix) and even older honey and honey-preserved dried berries were found more recently in even older tombs in the Caucasus in the Republic of Georgia!

[@clippylady9837]

Hi, just discovered your channel, enjoyed your video very much. I live in Maine. I’m a widow after being married to my husband four 42 years. It has been a challenging time, but I am finally able to see the world in color not in black and white. My husband loved to cook and did almost all of the cooking. So I’m learning to cook and have a pantry at 68 years old! 😂. Just subscribed, and I am looking forward to viewing your other videos. Your warmth comes right through the screen! Such a pleasure to listen to you. Thanks! Looking forward to getting to know everyone. Be well, stay safe, Victoria.

[@asimpleseason2616]

Thanks for your comment, Victoria! I'm deeply sorry for your loss. It can be hard adjusting to a new life...I'm glad you're here and learning to cook...a worthy pursuit to be sure. The community here is lovely :)

[@SirenaSpades]

Hi Victoria, I'm also in Maine. It is very traditional to maintain a large pantry here in Maine. I keep a large root cellar and pantry in my 1856 house. My grandparents always kept a root cellar and canned food and gardened. We import so much food here in Maine, I think it's going to be important to keep a large pantry here again VERY soon.

[@nerys723]

@clippy lady The BetterHomesGarden cookbook and yt Food Wishes...Delia Smith UK tv cook her old series learn to cook is on youtube.

[@lc8119]

@@SirenaSpades fellow Mainer as well. I keep a pantry in the basement as well mostly because I’m not close to a grocery store so I can’t do a quick run when I need one or two things. Expanding my garden this spring/summer as well.

[@lorim.8136]

I did an experiment with a bottle of olive oil and it was a success 😊 I put a full bottle in my freezer and I actually forgot about it for a couple years. Once the oil fully defrosted it was still in perfect shape and didn’t change the flavor or texture in any way 😃

[@asimpleseason2616]

Great tip!

[@royalnavarre1673]

Hey everyone! Just a tip for labeling glass jars and containers: I label my glass jars and containers with a black sharpie marker. It can be easily washed off with dish detergent. It's an inexpensive way to label. I often write the contents and expiration date on the glass.

[@asimpleseason2616]

Love that!

[@susankearns9083]

Thank you for sharing.

[@melodywolf5962]

I use the blue painter's tape to label my jars that works really well also

[@Tambryl]

​@@melodywolf5962 or masking tape, it's another paper tape like painter's tape

[@pamelapinto2245]

I do that too!

[@soniamaldonado6906]

I know this is a grocery store pantry video, but she is very pretty. She looks like one of those movie stars from the past.

[@annedonnellan6876]

Back in the days when women were real and natural

[@nicholeskitchen9414]

I love that you turned the play house into your pantry that is seriously genius ❤

[@MimiNwabuokuMD]

Great work! Yes, you do indeed want to keep an eye on tomato and pineapple products in the pop-top style cans. Very wise to have them up front like that. Also, I took to recycling those 2-liter soda bottles for storing legumes and grains long-term. I will freeze the item from the store for 72 hours, bring back to room temperature for a day, re-freeze for another 72 hours, then finally decant into the soda bottles along with a couple of bay leaves. The double freezing is to trick any critters into thinking it’s spring and hatching themselves off. They don’t get to nosh on my hard-earned money! 😂.

[@asimpleseason2616]

Nice idea on the double freezing, Mimi :)

[@shantalborud8001]

Thanks for taking us grocery shopping in your “grocery store”! What a fantastic space! Your videos are always refreshing !

[@asimpleseason2616]

Thanks for your kind words!

[@ykk239]

Love seeing people's home pantries. We make so much passata and whole, peeled tomatoes and pizza sauce. It lasts so much longer in glass. I would love to have a space like this for all the canning I do. Have a lovely weekend!

[@quilterjanet]

I am currently using tomatoes with date of 2017... I'm shocked how good they are.

[@SirenaSpades]

I've never had a problem with the tomatoes coming through the cans even years after the date. Many years outdated, I have had a metallic taste, but it's not a problem.

[@robinguertin574]

Wow! So many mean spirited people in the comments! You give great ideas on how to stock up.

[@asimpleseason2616]

Glad it's helpful, Robin...thanks for visiting with me :)

[@glendagonzalez2469]

Dry bay leaves also help prevent weevils. I have stored dry goods for over 3 years without any issues.

[@divainthedirt]

Great tip!

[@sheilarogers3448]

Learned to make my own spices, started without dehydrator using lowest setting on my stove. Then kids gave me their old dehydrator to try. Loving it. Still use oven also. Mostly during winter months to keep warm

[@debbieolin8153]

I grow all my own herbs, dry and make my own mixtures. I can adjust my salt levels as commercial mixes generally have lots of salt which seems to settle to the bottom. I decided to build a tea garden this year as it uses lots of mints, flowering herbs and small bushes I use for landscaping. Besides, the bees really like many of the plants so everyone benefits!

[@esthersdaughterlong8149]

Great idea's Lisa. I put my rice and flour in the freezer first to rid any bug's, then seal then in mylar bag's with O2 absorbers, then put in a 5 gallon bucket. Hoping it lasts.

[@asimpleseason2616]

You did all the right things to make it last the longest it can...nice work!

[@esthersdaughterlong8149]

@@asimpleseason2616 Thank you Lisa.

[@Just-Nikki]

That’s what I do with spelt and einkorn and wheat berries and then I just mill what I need for a week at a time. They stay good for years stored that way.

[@rozenart5768]

This is the best how-to video on this subject I've ever watched. I can never finish these videos because I get overwhelmed by all the difficult sounding instructions. You make it simple, very informational.w8thout making it boring. You made it so that I look forward to and be excited to start my pantry!! Thank you for posting all this wonderful information. ❤ ps. I've made two lists according to all the info you've given, shopping list and buy in bulk list...

[@asimpleseason2616]

Oh wow...I feel humbled ! So wonderful that you're starting a pantry! It really is a great thing to have and work on ...thank you so much for spending some time with me :)

[@shescraftea9107]

This is a great concise video for beginner pantry preppers and your personality is lovely! I freeze my grains and beans and let them come back to room temp before putting them in jars with a bay leaf. Also if I vacuum seal in plastic, I get those big holiday popcorn tins from the thrift store to store the bags in. Keeps out light and rodents.

[@asimpleseason2616]

Great idea with the thrift store tins! I love play on words in your username... so fun!

[@shescraftea9107]

@@asimpleseason2616 Thanks! I use small metal tins too for things like tea or cocoa or soup packets. I liked your idea of using potato flakes to extend regular mashed potatoes.

[@Heyheymymy66]

Why the bay leaf? What does that do?

[@shescraftea9107]

@@Heyheymymy66 Bay leaf is supposed to deter insects.

[@VanityDivined]

Do you spread the beans out so there’s no condensation?

[@mwahl1686]

I'm so envious of the jugs your vinegar comes in! In the U.S., at least everywhere I've ever shopped, they come in more cylindrical bottles and the space they waste on the shelf is maddening!!

[@asimpleseason2616]

I never thought about that until you mentioned it! And yes, that would be way less space efficient to have them round...

[@knitspired]

Awesome thanks! Our house is so tiny so we don’t have a lot of room for food storage but we need it! Now I want my husband to build a little insulated house like yours for our pantry because we can’t always get to town during our long winters.

[@asimpleseason2616]

It's a great idea if you can't easily get into town! Thanks for stopping by to visit! :)

[@annekokolakis7162]

Honestly I asked th universe what should I do to be prepared cause everything seems to be going up how can I help my family even more and I was quickly drawn to your chanel,love the name the content,and mostly you genuine kind spirit,thank you for making a fun informative video,I will use it all,God bless!

[@asimpleseason2616]

Awww thanks, Anne! I'm so glad it's helpful and thanks for spending a bit of time with me :)

[@Simplylisette]

Great inspiration! I store my seeds and grains in glass jars in the freezer, it keeps them from going rancid. I also store my brown rice and things like yeast and baking soda there as well. I also store spices that way if I find a great deal such as the buttery chicken rub I bought for just a dime per jar, (I bought ten!)

[@asimpleseason2616]

That is awesome!

[@mrspleasants8529]

Even if your maple syrup goes mouldy, just scrap off the mould and heat on the stove. It is fine to eat again.

[@desert_moon]

This is the same thing I do and have done for 25+ yrs. I prefer to store whole food ingredients vs a lot of processed/prepackaged foods. I can make a variety of things from it and will definitely survive in a disaster just fine. I've made homemade Bisquick, jiffy mix, hit choc mix, brownie mix, dry cream of chicken, chicken and beef broths (dry and liquid), and other things. Great video!!

[@asimpleseason2616]

diy mixes are such a time saver and wonderful that you've made some...love your name...so fun! Thanks for the visit :)

[@sonyalytle8972]

My grocery store consists of home canned stuff. Spaghetti sauce, stewed tomatoes, canned veggies, pickled red beets, canned fresh peaches, canned apples, homemade peach preserves. I live in the mountains, and we usually grow a huge garden each year. You did give me some good tips about flour though. I freeze my flour.

[@asimpleseason2616]

That sounds so wonderful, Sonya... all from your garden! I love it!

[@corrinnacorrinna5572]

Me too. It's so nice to have home canned food and absolutely delicious 😋

[@NormieNeko]

How do you feel about fermentation to preserve produce? Canning is the norm, but I'd like to see how people use fermented foods in cooking. I suppose real fermented sauerkraut or pickles would be a start, but I think I did it wrong the first time I tried because my stomach was not happy.

[@corrinnacorrinna5572]

@@NormieNeko I make my on kraut. If you don't normally consume fermented foods, you certainly want to start out slow when eating them b/c they can cause GI symptoms.

[@meganlopez8241]

You have PERFECT skin! Also this video was very inspiring.. I have a downsized pantry with lots of these supplies that would last a couple months at most but I’m trying to get on your level!

[@asimpleseason2616]

Any size pantry is great, Megan! It takes time to build and the fact that you're stocked for a couple of months is commendable! Thanks for spending some time with me :)

[@alicerussell8182]

You are a very smart lady! Thanks for this great information.

[@caroladams1892]

For tomato sauce or paste I buy large cans of dehydrated tomato powder and mix it up as needed. Doesn’t take up much room and do easy to use for chili, spaghetti, or thickening salsa (I make from scratch) instead of having to cook it down!

[@asimpleseason2616]

Neat idea...I've never tried tomato powder...I do have a penchant for bottled passata :) Seems like powder would be a good option for emergencies

[@katiejon17]

Over the past three years I have changed the way I shop. I bulk shop a couple times a year, then weekly go out for dairy and produce. Saves a lot of money and time!

[@asimpleseason2616]

Yes, it sure does, Katie...I love this way of shopping too! :)

[@LittleCountryCabin]

Another wonderful video! Thanks for caring and sharing sweet friend❤. Love your pantry!!!

[@asimpleseason2616]

So nice of you to stop by, Lovely Lady...many blessings to you :)

[@momof2momof2]

Canning jars are the best for food storage. You can see what you have at a glance, and as you stated, the food lasts a very long time. 🥰🌱🌿🌷💐☔💗✝Happy Easter🥰🌱🌿🌷💐☔💗✝

[@karenkaren5013]

I try to buy as many items as I can in glass jars so I can use them for storage. Buying mason jars gets expensive 😊. I don't like plastic anything so it's a win win when I buy things in glass.

[@sheilarogers3448]

We are seniors and shop once a month so buy bulk. Frozen stuff we dehydrate and vacuum seal our own meal kits to save our jars for meat. So all month we are canning and dehydrating. Even canned products out of date, juices about to expire dehydrate and vacuum seal. Fits in the under the bed tote. Small closet totes, shoe boxes that can be marked and stacked in the corner of my closet

[@asimpleseason2616]

Nicely done! Thanks for the visit:)

[@missys6719]

That soup mix sounded great, I have never seen that before. Thanks for the copycat jiffy mix recipe.

[@darlenebradley6756]

I have built a similar pantry in my garage!! I call it my panic pantry, buy my items on sale and with coupons, and have been able to use it as a ministry, making up food boxes for relatives (mostly the youngun's just getting started) that have run a little short of groceries well before the next payday.

[@asimpleseason2616]

What a wonderful idea, Darlene and a blessing for others! :)

[@Benshe100]

That's so thoughtful. They are lucky to have you in their lives.

[@cindysye8047]

Im in the deep south so an outdoor shed wouldnt work but i love the simple transfer to a glass jar for storage ideas. I may start transfering my pantry items to jars

[@asimpleseason2616]

It really makes a difference to help your foods last longer...thanks for visiting, Cindy!

[@lleesti1346]

the potato flakes give a wonderful thickening and flavor to potato soup, some rivels makes an amazing comfort food

[@sheilafoster6383]

Love the way you get right to it and present things touched one just about everything so somebody just said one of your videos they get a lot of information in a short amount of time thank you so much

[@asimpleseason2616]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@divainthedirt]

LOVE LOVE LOVE your grocery store!!! Fantastic tips Lisa! I have a larder where are store all my canning in but haven't quite transferred over my rice and flour!!! I have the buckets and mylar bags.... I just need to get it into gear! Thanks for the great info!

[@asimpleseason2616]

I know what you mean about the get into it mode, lol!

[@divainthedirt]

@@asimpleseason2616 hahahahaha... and it's never ending... EVERYTHING distracts me... especially my chickens!!! I can waste hours everyday just watching them!! ;)

[@juliemccrea5481]

Your pantry is very organized for easy use and access. Good, helpful tips. Thank you!

[@asimpleseason2616]

You are so welcome and thanks for watching, Julie :)

[@dnastrom]

Awesome content - my kids often drop by to shop my store! I love getting things we are going to use on sale or even free and canning/dehydrating/freeze drying them for later use. It is such a downer to run out of something and have to buy it at the inflated retail price. Love seeing a pantry of real foods. I’m also on Vancouver island but on the northern end of it so grocery options are very limited and a deep pantry is essential. I’ve subscribed and have no idea why it took me this long to find your channel !

[@asimpleseason2616]

Awww...thanks so much and how nice to meet a fellow Vancouver Islander! I know what you mean about not having to run to the store when you're out of one thing :)

[@Patti-1962]

I just discovered your channel, and I have really enjoyed this video. My husband and I are empty nesters, but we still buy in bulk. And we freeze a lot of produce and homemade sauces for the year (from our garden.) Like you, I save every jar and container to use for food storage. We live in the country, so we have little visitors from time to time who can nibble through most of the packaging from the store. I like to make cute labels for each jar!

[@karenkaren5013]

Sprinkle cayenne pepper about a foot wide around your house and those little brats won't stay around long 👍

[@beckyb1797]

Thanks for the storing tip for potatoe flakes!❤ I also use them as you do and I use them for making potato bread 🍞 😊

[@2000disneyland]

Thank you! Wonderful pantry ideas!

[@asimpleseason2616]

Glad you like them!

[@ChocolateBoxCottage]

Thank you for this sweet and inspiring video. Lots of good advice and tips. 🌸 Michele

[@asimpleseason2616]

How kind of you to say so, Michele! I just love your channel name...so lovely! I will go and have a look...and thank you so much for visiting me today! :)

[@raquel5401]

great tips, and I just love your channel, just recently found it, but you live the way I mostly do, but give me even more tips and ideas. Can I just say you have that 50's bombshell housewife vibe going on.

[@asimpleseason2616]

So glad you found me, Raquel! A warm welcome to you :)

[@f.goossens8118]

We have a very similar pantry, except mine is in our basement. :) I do love watching your videos, many thanks for the info and sheer homemaking comfort you share, it's very much appreciated. My husband's half Italian, his mother was from Brindisi. So I have a few good Italian recipes. Italians certainly know how to cook delicious meals!

[@tcoladonato]

Very informative! You’ve got quite the pantry! I’m big on repurposing things and happy to see you recycling containers for your food pantry! I don’t know if Canada celebrates St. Paddy’s Day 🍀, here in the states we do and every year I make the traditional Irish meal with homemade Irish soda bread. Last year I used half flour and half oat flour with oats I ground up in the blender and it was the Best Irish soda bread ever! Huge hit with my friends.

[@asimpleseason2616]

Oh I've never tried making Irish soda bread...yours sounds good with the oat flour...always nice when your friends enjoy what you've made too! :)

[@yellowvalle4799]

I’m glad I found your beautiful channel and thank you so much for sharing this beautiful information with us cause I learned so much 🥰. Now I know how to gave some food fresh and for a long time.

[@mrs.t4382]

I love potato flakes. Good tips, thank you!

[@asimpleseason2616]

Thanks for watching!

[@SirenaSpades]

Your pantry is quite a lot like a root cellar although it probably doesn't maintain the cool temps all year. It looks wonderful! Great job!

[@asimpleseason2616]

Thanks Sirena! It keeps things pretty cool since it’s insulated... we had a bit of a heat wave last summer and the warmest it got in there was 70 degrees... thanks for visiting me:)

[@patriciariddle2997]

What a beautiful pantry! That gave me some ideas.

[@asimpleseason2616]

I'm so glad!

[@AmatiinBC]

So glad to see a fellow Canadian!

[@eskennedy5]

I love your pantry! I used to grow everything and put it in cans or the freezer. I moved and my land is all shade, and the land is total rocks. I can only grow herbs, due to veggies needing 6 hours or more of direct sun. I miss that. Your video is giving me hope for an alternative type of pantry. I’m really excited. Here, fresh foods and veggies are really high priced, especially at Farmers Markets. You can buy enough to eat, but it wouldn’t make it financially worth it to can. I’ve subscribed and I love this video!

[@asimpleseason2616]

I appreciate your comment, Susan! Finding things on sale is a big help! Our garden is small so we preserve just a few different things. Sometimes if we can get a good deal on blueberries in bulk or some other produce, we will make jams or freeze it. Thanks so much for stopping by and visiting me :)

[@sharonritchie6365]

If you buy a wire rack shelving unit (Costco) and grow light strips (Amazon) you can zip tie the lights to the underside of the shelves and grow tons indoors ☺️

[@abarn9541]

Container gardening or raised beds. There are plenty of vegetables that will grow in forested areas.

[@Kenda1969]

Wonderful video. I’m a first time viewer and have subscribed. Your pantry looks much like mine, but it’s fun to see how others store their food items.

[@deannab9511]

This was great, we have to be prepared. Thank you!

[@asimpleseason2616]

Thanks for visiting, DeAnna!

[@greenfoxgaming6721]

Another timely informative video. Thank-you.

[@royalnavarre1673]

Thank you for the video of your store. You have the perfect size space for your grocery items.

[@LJFullHouse]

We keep bulk items that we use regularly in the large screw top animal cookie containers that you can buy at Sam’s. We have 6 children, and collected quite a lot of these containers when they were all little.

[@asimpleseason2616]

That's perfect, Leah! A lot of those types of containers are good for storage and what a fabulous way to repurpose them :)

[@tiggywinkle7522]

We repurpose the large Folger's coffee containers for bulk storage that I use regularly.

[@TheCreativeChica]

Thank you! Love the addition of the recipe👍

[@asimpleseason2616]

So glad it was helpful! thanks for stopping by :)

[@liaolgaherrerasoto3297]

Dear Lisa: Thank you for your wonderful videos. I´m from Argentina. God bless you and God bless your lovely family

[@asimpleseason2616]

Thank you so much! same to you :)

[@sarahireland7727]

I keep my flour, sugars, cornmeal, etc in half gallon jars fir my daily use. To store those things in my stockpile I will use brown paper lunch bags labeled with the date, the product and weight. I usually weigh out 2# since that easily fits in my half gallon jars. I then add the product, roll up the bag, cacuum seal and store in buckets with gamma lids. I do package some in 1# portions in case family or a neighbor needs some. I made a lot of jam and jelly and almost depleted my sugar supply so I'm starting to rebuild it. I have a large freezer that I've been going through. I vacuum seal meats that go in there. When it looks like the date is getting close I pull it out, thaw it and can it. If it's Italian sausage, I'll raid my tomato stockpile and make pasta sauce for canning. I try to use everything and if it means making it into something else and canning it, I'll do it. My Mama always said "waste not, want not".

[@asimpleseason2616]

Sounds like you have a great system, Sarah...it's also amazing how much sugar we go through making jam...thanks for the visit :)

[@margaretlouiseable]

You are gorgeous and have validated me and what I have put away in my 720 foot apartment. God Bless you!

[@asimpleseason2616]

Wonderful, Maggy! You can never go wrong with a stocked pantry...hope you have a great weekend! :)

[@twatquat3322]

Greetings from Chickamauga, Ga. U.S.A. ! I've just discovered your channel ! LOVE IT ! Thank you Soooo Much for the Jiffy Mix Hack !! I've had a pantry in my basement for about three years now, but I've only recently started doing the glass canning jar storage, and you are so right, it Really works. Also, I buy shelf stable milk from dollar tree and keep plenty of it on hand. I don't have little ones at home, so I mainly just use it for cooking/recipe's etc. You have a New Subscriber! 😀❤

[@asimpleseason2616]

Wonderful, Teresa! So happy you are here!

[@lauralugrain7548]

Regular cans without the pull top, can last 3 or 4 years past the best buy date.

[@vivsalittlebitcrafty4854]

Hi, I've just discovered your channel. Loved this video so much, I've already subscribed😊 Very much looking forward to watching your other videos too. I'm in England so I guess some of your ingredients may not be available over here, but that won't stop me from enjoying your content. 🥰

[@asimpleseason2616]

Awww thanks so much, Viv... happy to have you here from the UK ! :)

[@raynechantel2738]

I love the pantry - sub'd when I saw all the cat treat containers!!! LOL

[@asimpleseason2616]

hahaha!! They are so great for storage...thanks, Rayne! :)

[@patricialawlor1644]

wonderful video. Thank you Lisa

[@asimpleseason2616]

Thanks for the visit :)

[@blancaholland9988]

Awesome thanks: this reminded of our father;. Always had a shed full of food storage!!

[@weeknightingale]

Great practical tips! More applicable for my lifestyle! Thank you! New subscriber!

[@asimpleseason2616]

Awesome! And Thank you!

[@debbie2928]

Thank you for the Jiffy recipe! I would love to have your tuna pasta recipe if you get the time!

[@asimpleseason2616]

Coming soon! :)

[@Benshe100]

Me too!

[@MissaFraQ]

I store both versions of white table salt (with iodine and without) because I was told the iodine makes the salt go bad eventually. However the non-iodine salt will last forever.

[@asimpleseason2616]

It's good you've stored both! Not to worry, the one with the iodine won't go bad, the iodine in it will lose potency but the salt can still be used no problem. The one without iodine is perfect for things like pickles because iodized salt can discolor the canned food over time and potentially not preserve it as well...thanks for bringing this up and for stopping by to visit :)

[@nomadclan3604]

Potato flakes also make a good soup thickener.

[@user-lp9pz2qn6b]

this is the most sensible advice i have seen ...thanks for sharing the cornbread recipe ,i have some 25 year old cornmeal to use (was properly stored=haha) ...Yah bless...doug

[@ostraliamathews7321]

I just learn a lifetime of information. THANK YOU ♥︎

[@asimpleseason2616]

Happy to help and thank you for visiting! :)

[@pshamlet8005]

Love your pantry! I will have to look for those strained tomatoes & the soup mix. I agree about the honey, so important to have stored, is a miracle food! Thanks so much for sharing!

[@asimpleseason2616]

I'm so glad you visited! :)

[@ahnaahna7278]

Wow! I so much enjoyed this video! I keep extra foods around…and bought a small extra freezer and an extra small refrigerator….because I use so many different ingredients when I cook. Thks for talking about ‘timely storage’ of things. I subscribed. Ahna. Atlanta Georgia 👏👏👏👏

[@asimpleseason2616]

Yay! I'm so glad, Ahna! And you're all the way from Georgia, welcome! :)

[@janecantrell7155]

I love your video. Excellent ideas. Thank you.

[@girlygirlwoman]

Absolutely Love your Channel..and you!. You're a beautiful lady inside and out. You remind me so very much of a Dear wonderful Friend of mine. My name is Kathy.

[@asimpleseason2616]

Thank you so much 🤗 and nice to meet you, Kathy...welcome! :)

[@Nel33147]

As far as sardines go , opt for the ones with skin and bones. Higher in omega-3’s and an excellent source of natural readily absorbable calcium.

[@joanlong4183]

I've been adding potato flaked for years. Never knew when there was going to be extra people.

[@asimpleseason2616]

Yes! We’re on the same page with that, Joan! Such a good thing to have

[@mariarousinou2726]

Except of the very useful info you gave us, you are a very sweet and beautiful lady with a warm smile.

[@asimpleseason2616]

Thank you for your kind words, Maria...thank you for visiting :)

[@rosanneciccia7918]

Dont forget clams to make ligiuni with clam sauce

[@Sunshine_State]

Yes! I try to keep about 9 cans of clams & 3 lbs of linguine in my pantry. I make it about once a month so that’s enough for 3 months.

[@broodieivie207]

Yuck, y'all can eat water filters if you want.

[@Sunshine_State]

@@broodieivie207 lol, yes, we can and they are delicious 😋

[@suegeorge998]

This is my first time on your channel. Your Great Value soup mix looks great. I'm sure that my Walmart doesn't offer it. I even checked online and I couldn't find it. I really like the idea of those ingredients so I might just add the ingredients together. Thank you!

[@michellecastle6086]

I've looked everywhere for that soup mix. I've never seen it before. I'll probably do the same and mix up my own. Nice ingredients that go together well.

[@margarettickle9659]

Minestrone

[@asimpleseason2616]

Too bad it’s not available in your area... I just looked at the ingredients on the package and it says green split peas, yellow split peas, rice, barley and red split lentils... I’m not sure of the ratios of each but should be ok to diy something similar:)

[@suegeorge998]

@@asimpleseason2616 thank you for responding. I have decided to make my own mix because it really does look good. Thank you again and I'm so happy that I found your channel!

[@suegeorge998]

@@michellecastle6086 yes that's exactly what I'm going to do. I'm surprised that I never thought of this. The ingredients take about the same time to cook.

[@toodlescae]

Unfortunately that building outside wouldn't work in my part of Texas. It gets way too hot.

[@amyfoosaner3381]

This recipe is so perfect and such great ingredients over the Jiff mix. Thanks for sharing Lisa, love all your videos and hope you're well!

[@asimpleseason2616]

Hello, Amy!! I'm going to whip up a batch this morning lol! Hope you had a lovely Easter :)

[@nevafitzgerald2402]

I agree I always have them hand !!

[@nemo7782]

Good video, but I have one small point- Do NOT stock what you will NOT eat. Even if it is recommended by every person on KZbin it still applies. Spend money and space on what you want to eat.

[@timeoutwithtiffany]

These are great tips, I have just started to save large salsa and pickle jars. I enjoyed your video!❤

[@GrannyC]

I'm on a very limited food budget. Rice is an extremely more budget friendly option than potatoes. It's also more versatile than potatoes. I love potatoes, but can't find bulk dried potatoes (for hash browns or augratin potatoes) in my area.

[@asimpleseason2616]

Good point in the rice, Constance! Are you able order online in bulk maybe?

[@GrannyC]

@@asimpleseason2616 not right now. I'm a little sceptical of ordering online.

[@simplyluvcoupon]

Great info. Love seeing other people pantries and ideas

[@sues6847]

Thank you so much for the copycat jiffy mix. Everything was helpful but the last time I bought the mix I was shocked at the price jump.

[@asimpleseason2616]

Glad I could help!

[@tinac945]

New sub here! 💫 Just found your channel. You make an excellent quality video; you also have a great on-screen presence.😊 Italian here; would love some authentic recipes or cooking videos! 🍛 Thank you & good luck on your channel!

[@asimpleseason2616]

Welcome, Tina! How lovely you are here! I love to cook and am more than happy to oblige...I incorporate a recipe usually with my grocery hauls vlog style but maybe stand alone recipe videos would be better. I'm still figuring out this whole youtube thing lol! :)

[@LoveMyCoffee10]

Lisa, I just re-watched this, I find your videos very calming, thank you for that. In the northeast (U.S.) we have very hot, humid summers, do you have an air conditioner for your shed during summer? Ty, Blessings

[@asimpleseason2616]

Our summers are mild and the outbuilding is insulated so it stays fairly cool even during summer weather :)

[@greyfox243.]

I love my food saver. Sugar, mashed potatoes, flour, and salt are bulk stored and I didn’t use my precious jars to store my bulk items.

[@autiemuse]

Great tips! I can tell you aren't a Southern -raised girl -- you forgot to mention the mayonnaise in the mashed potatoes, LOL!

[@asimpleseason2616]

I live in Canada and my family is Italian so I've never tried mayo in mashed potatoes but next time I make them I will put some in...thanks for the tip lol!

[@Benshe100]

Great information. New subscriber so I don't miss that tuna recipe that you mentioned...lol. Sounds delicious!

[@asimpleseason2616]

Lol! It's coming soon, Bea...thanks for visiting :)

[@dvk7353]

Thank you for showing us the main items to store. You have many items or brands that I have never seen. Where do you shop our state you live in

[@asimpleseason2616]

I live on Vancouver island Canada and I usually shop Walmart, Costco and some local independent stores ...thanks for stopping by! So nice of you :)

[@alishasylvester9619]

Wow I wish we had such lovely pack food can food... In India we don't have these options....

[@karennewberry4694]

Wow, that looks great. I love the supportive comments but some of them are very negative and unnecessary. 😢

[@asimpleseason2616]

Thanks so much, Karen! The not so polite comments are very few and far between really! Everyone here has been so amazing and helpful...thanks for visiting with me :)

[@donnapollock]

What a great idea for a home for the groceries

[@Barbara-jn2gw]

Wish they had that soup mix in the u.s, for sure

[@asimpleseason2616]

You got me thinking, Barbara...I will take a close look at it and see if I can figure out how to DIY it and make a video on it...it should be easy to do once I figure out the ratios of the ingredients and apply the cooking instructions :)

[@Barbara-jn2gw]

@@asimpleseason2616 That would be great. What a good idea. You know, I was kind of thinking that too. But since you have the bag, maybe you can figure out what all is in it and make a vid thank you. God bless. Think it may have like lentils, rice and I don't know what else. Thanks again.