COOK 18 FREEZER MEALS IN 1 AFTERNOON, SIMPLE, EASY, AFFORDABLE

[@hillarydaniels4520]

Grace would make an amazing teacher. She could rock KZbin kids learning channel

[@dorisoconnell629]

Yes the roaster is used exactly a crockpot. Leave it running overnight is fine. Have done it many times. Just have it placed where little hands won’t/can’t pull it on them. As you well know little hands like to explore. Love you & kiddos. 😊. I missed you soooo much!!!!! Thank you for coming back!!!!!

[@ck4599]

I agree!!!!!!!!!❤❤❤❤❤

[@mariemorris8092]

Bri, I am enjoying your family so much! Mine are grown and my grands are almost grown. It is a joy for me to see. I love when you say we’ll just pivot into a slightly different direction. I love the way all the kids want to help out. You are wonderful.

[@mustwereallydothis]

Absolutely! I would love to watch too. Of course, I haven't qualified as a kid for quite some time.

[@katehassen6021]

Grace, you did a great job for your debut cooking show! Love how you are showing the "real " life of big batch cooking with the help and the "help" of your large family. I admire your positive I-can-handle-this attitude.

[@paulawood4197]

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[@lieuwina]

Its lovely how the girls have stepped forward to help and Grace did the lasagne beautifully and Joy getting hands on was a Joy to watch.

[@jesusislord2457]

Seeing Grace and Joyful helping gives me hope for the future families they will have. Grace is already a pro at teaching others how to cook. I'm super proud of them both! 🤜🎉 Big hugs for everyone! ✌️💖🙏🇺🇲🇮🇱✝️

[@shelleygeary3205]

Go Grace! Great job! Bri, you're still cooking from scratch! You're feeding your babies and cooking from scratch is a lost art. It doesn't matter if you bought the ingredients. Go Bri! You inspire us. thanks

[@alicesites5052]

Bri, you are doing a great job raising your wonderful children, teaching how to manage life and pivot when necessary. I love that you encourage the children to do things at a very young age. I'm 75 yrs old, and our generation and older were expected to cook, clean, garden, etc as early as possible. I know there are times being without your partner can be difficult, even overwhelming, but you are a pure success. I love that you have a community of dear friends who love and support you. Having that support is magnificent and shows how very successful you are. Ignore any negativity coming your way. There are 4 times as many people out there cheering you on than the very few who want to criticize. Thanks so much for helping the young women (and men) learn how to pivot when things take a turn away from the original plan. That's the secret of success. You are about the age of my children and it makes me so happy to be able to be part of your journey. My children and grands live far away, but we connect through technology. Heavenly Father loves you and is right beside you inspiring you as you go. Hugs from a grandma who loves to see the younger generations know how to do things from scratch. ❤

[@donnamccay]

I'm 67 and I was expected to cook the evening meals from 11 years old till I got a job at 16. My friends did, too. Our brothers could play outside..which I didn't think was fair, so glad to see your boys helping or at least interested in helping...such a delight to see! My 2 boys were expected to help me since I was a single mom with 4 kids!! This past Easter, all 4 of them offered to help and they are in their 30s and 40s. I really didn't have to do much at all!! Proud of how your are raising your children!

[@lolamoms6359]

​@donnamccay1160 I also was left to raise 4 children alone. I made sure my boys could cook as well as the girls. Everyone did laundry and everyone learned basic maintenance of their vehicle. I believe each needed to be able to care for their self and then can reach out to help others. You did a good job.

[@donnamays24]

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[@donnarichey144]

I think its so amazing that your kids help you so much. They are good kids and working together is so nice to see. Thank you for sharing. God Bless you and your family.

[@cathykillion6544]

Watching your children helping was a beautiful blessing. Love your family

[@athia37]

You are a really smart,knowledgeable, frugal fun beautiful joyspreading Lady.I'm 58 yrs old and love to watch your videos, they bring joy and teach all sorts of things all the time.I love the way your children are involved with food and cooking.Very few people today teach the art of cooking and baking to their children.Fantastic job Brie.

[@ann2155]

Grace did a fabulous job today with her lasagna dishes. With or without meat she still did a great job.

[@gerriebell2128]

I love your comments about making things from scratch totally, or partially. We are all in different circumstances or places in our lives. When my children were little I made everything myself that I knew how to make. We had an apricot tree and every year I made jam and canned apricots. And cooked from our back yard garden. Now it’s just my husband and me. No tree or garden. Our needs are different and our energy level is different. You do what you can and “choose your battles”. What you said about letting things steal your joy is exactly right. To criticize someone or even to feel guilty about what you can’t do, is to make them or yourself think they have no blessings, which is a terrible lie. Joy comes from counting your blessings and doing your best with what you have. It’s amazing you and the kids all work together to feed the family, and they will have wonderful memories of that. As well as knowing how to do it. God bless you!

[@julieoneil1279]

I do admire the way you let your children assist you with your many chores and activities around your house. You are doing a super good job day after day. Your children are building confidence life skills and so much more ❤❤❤

[@belieftransformation]

Wonderful family working together! Thanks for sharing your positive attitude & ideas of food prep! Blessings to all 🤗💜🇨🇦

[@shirleym4309]

I love how the kids are eager to help.Reminds me of when I was young my mom had helpers if she wanted them or not !😊

[@alisonshanahan9529]

I started my kids cooking at age 3. They made mini muffins and mini cupcakes, ideal for small tummies. They are all adults now and all excellent cooks.

[@mariazangrilli1322]

not everyone has the opportunity to have a farm and eat their own produce. in this video i see a fantastic mothersome beautiful boys bri you are truly an exceptional woman ❤

[@GardensteadLifestyle]

You and the kids are doing a great job. We on youtube are merely trying to inspire others to do different things. Some of the viewers, however, think that we are superwomen and need to do everything from "scratch"!. No, if from scratch is out of your reach then so be it. Don't give yourself more stress neither don't apologise for the way you are trying to make your life more simple.

[@donnaparrish6881]

I am currently cooking beef bone broth in my Nesco roaster. I have it on 250°. Its been cooking since 9:00 this morning. I let it cook like this for 36-48 hours, and I let it continue cooking through the night. It smells amazing in my kitchen right now! 😊

[@patrussell364]

Hi Bri . What a wonderful new name for your channel.It fits your bubbly personality.l enjoy watching you cook for your big family.lt is great to see Grace enjoy cooking with her mom.She is a big help.One day I would love to see you have a cookbook and call it Bri from scratch.You make so many good recipes for your family.lt is something l would love to have.l believe in you and I know you could succeed at it.Have a blessed and beautiful weekend.🙏🥰

[@judyedwards7239]

You are like the energizer bunny Bri. Don't know where you get all that energy that you have. Love seeing Grace being such a natural and so confident in front of the camera. Quite the cook she is. Love your smile Bri. Thanks so much for sharing your day with us.♥

[@mramelbass]

Back already. :) I just noticed your set up for making stock in your roasting pan. The pan needs to be pushed further in to the surface of the island so that cord is not hanging over the side of the island. With two babies coming into the kitchen today, that scared me to death! You're such a good mom, Brie. I had 2 babies, you have 7 kids! Don't know how you do it. SECONDLY, THANK YOU for the parchment paper tip! That's a winner!!

[@rubyjohnson5611]

This video reminded me of my girls when they were little! Is some of my favorite memories! I was a foster parent and the children that came to our house loved this time too even if they didn’t help they lived watching and joining in the laughter! All the kids did great!

[@sharonswisher7274]

I've been watching you for quite awhile and I saw you with your cows and chickens and large gardens in the past. Circumstances put you where you are right now and look at you, you're going strong with your new home, garden, make from scratch meals and you have great ideas for your new home. So, pat yourself on the back! I'm very proud of you. Keep strong! Keep going! Stay safe! Stay healthy!

[@petgranny194]

Whew, you stun me Every Single Time with your meal prep. Amazing. I always learn something new and come away exhausted!

[@DawnC207]

I love the fact that you are real on your channel! You also are a great teacher!

[@katherinemcdaniel8446]

You will sleep so good after all of that hard work. You have inspired me once again. I love how the whole family stops in to help with this or that while you're working so hard. Bless their little hearts. You have such wonderful children. Honestly, there are blessing all around us and I truly enjoy watching you enjoying all of those blessings.

[@cathyhunter362]

Bri, I have just "met" you a few weeks ago (courtesy of Becky @ acre homestead) and I love you and your incredible positivity and real life smiles. If ever you are self doubting or beating yourself up please know that you have impacted strangers who only want the very best for you. I treasure the glimpses into your happy family ❤.

[@Brifromscratch]

Thank you so much for this comment.

[@madzabinga8382]

Bri, you're the best! Suburb life here, and I make a mean lasagna! I think it's a very important life skill to learn how to use store bought ingredients and make them into delicious meals!

[@vanessalang3966]

I love seeing your children in the kitchen with you.

[@joeyhoney1]

Grace did a wonderful job with the lasagna and your other daughter was great mixing the filling and stuffing those shells! Warm regards from 🇨🇦Calgary, Alberta🇨🇦

[@janetscott5252]

Wow Bri, what a great day of cooking! You're truly an inspiration!! As hard as this new life has been & is, you've bloomed into such a wonder of a woman!! You've come into your own beautifully!! The kiddos are great helpers and you're teaching them so well to be self sufficient & independent!! So proud of you all!! 💕🙏💕

[@Elsa-it9ct]

I can’t imagine cooking 18 meals in one afternoon! You are a super mom! It’s so nice to have kids that want to help. I will try some freezer meals. It will be nice to not always worry about what to make.

[@ck4599]

Your voice make it so easy to pay attention to what you say. Also I want you to know you are a great mom and such a blessing to your kids❤❤❤

[@oldsusanna]

I absolutely LOVE LOVE LOVE watching your videos! Grace is growing up to be such a lovely young woman! Thank you for sharing the delicious recipes!

[@kimberlyhill-geiser9283]

Bri, we all need to bloom where we are planting. Love is always the best ingredient in cooking. Our intention is to feed our Families the best we can with what we have to work with. Your doing amazing. Love that the Family helps, but also asks to help.

[@southernladywithmanyhats7428]

Grace us such a blessing! She's an awesome helper! Brayan wow loads of good help! I LOVE how they help you! Tell them we said they are wonderful!! Oh man she did an awesome job filming herself making the lasagnas! GOOD JOB Grace! She is sooooo sweet!!! Bri I am like you on having clean dishes in the morning. Sets my day off to a good start! You all did sooooo well! Now you all pat yourself on the back! Good job you guys!

[@reginaneal6911]

Grace! Joyful! Brighton! Nice going kids!! You all are such amazing kitchen helpers and like the gardening these skills will do you well your entire life. I am so glad Bri you have found your stride as Spring has arrived and awakened all Good Things. My house to yours Luv you guys heaps!! 💝💝😘😘😘

[@emmapalmer5162]

You're a strong woman to cook, clean , take care of 7 children , gardening. I am inspired by you. You said you're not perfect You're perfect in God's and your children's eyes. That is what counts. Love your channel ❤️

[@susanelliott1970]

Most of us don’t make most of our dinners. It is refreshing watching someone who is doing what she can. I will also say you seem to be doing so much more than ever being on your own. I sure hope you are giving yourself many pats on your back. You go girl!

[@easystreetwithjen]

Bri! This video is brilliant! The music while doing dishes was terrific!

[@sandraballinger5470]

Honestly, your videos are so encouraging to me. Just to hear we are enough and to "be". Thank you for doing videos on KZbin. You are such a blessing.

[@debbieminor6030]

Thank you Bri for reminding me that doing your best at where you are at is okay! Loved seeing Joyful and Grace in the kitchen with you, they are beautiful young ladies, inside and out. Sending much love and prayers Bri!

[@joio2094]

I love your advice to be ok with where you are . Sometimes I feel bad about not making everything homemade. I feel like I can feel good about just cooking now, thanks for helping me .

[@stacyB783]

It is so nice seeing a family work together to prepare future meals., Grace did a great job explaining the lasagna! What a joy to watch!!!

[@cherylirvin3919]

Good job Grace. How blessed your mother is to have you help. I have made lasagna with no meat and used vegetables. Also, I use cottage cheese in place of ricotta. Great work to prepare so many meals. Bri, you are an encouragement!

[@lindacano437]

Amen to a clean kitchen...especially first thing in the morning. None of my adult children EVER did that...which makes me wonder whose children they REALLY are. lol God bless you and your family, Bri.

[@jennathomson1869]

Grace, you did so well!!! I love seeing the pivots and real life happenings!

[@cheryllamb8831]

I am impressed! You are one hard working young momma and so are your children. I love that you don't put on pretenses and we get the real life you - thank you. Blessings

[@judiklaus5291]

Love batch cooking. Miss doing it. Find myself alone, in this stage of life. Will do it again, when I get my own place. Great to watch you today. This 67 year old, learned new tricks.

[@TriciaHolle]

Grace did an awesome job showing us how she makes lasagna. It’s wonderful that your kids help you.

[@turtlegapgardens]

I love watching all of your freezer meal/bulk prep days!! I'm cooking for just the 2 of us mostly but i doubled a recipe and froze it because of these videos! So thank you!! As a restaurant chef, a quick tip for cooling down the pasta: ice and cold water. Helps cool them down and stop the cooking process. You could skip the step of all the towel/counter space. Another pot would be a good vessel or if you purchase another large colander, you can do it right in the sink.

[@TanaLopezYounger]

I love the encouragement to not let "perfectionism" steal your joy, to be ok with where you're at. I've come to terms with this over the past year. Not everyone can have a farm or garden and we can still do so much "from scratch" by working with what we have. I love the positive, inclusive vibe of this channel. Bri is an absolute rockstar mamma. ☺

[@gayle5077]

Bri, love watching your videos!! I use my roaster for broth all the time, I love it, one tip, I was on pins and needles watching the twins toddle past the cord on the roaster. I was worried one of them might grab it and pull it off the island onto them. I put my roaster on the counter so I can keep the cord behind it and no one can accidentally get caught on it, I don't have any toddlers but I do have a clumsy husband😂😂 (I'm 72) Blessings on you and your family🙏

[@ericawallace526]

"Bri from store bought scratch" 👏👏 I'm clapping for you, Mama, and for all of us, mamas! You are doing so well, tending to your family and feeding them well. No judgment for not making something yourself. They are fed, loved, and blessed. Do what you need for you!

[@marvoleneholloway1958]

Bri, I live in an apartment that doesn’t allow a garden!! I grown in containers. I help others in their garden for some of the harvest! I do within my means!!! I totally understand!!!!

[@donnalehmann3294]

That was an awesome cooking marathon, Bri. I love the way your children help, too! You have a beautiful family!

[@dianecharles881]

I loved seeing Joyful and Grace stepping up to help and how much they have been educated on cooking! You would be surprised at young people lots older than them not knowing how to do anything! I actually asked a young lady yesterday in her thirties if she knew how to cut up a whole chicken, and she said no ! Keep teaching! You are a great mother!

[@andreacooley9428]

The kids did a great job helping, I love seeing Grace do part of the video as well that was so cute. And Lil Joy is 100% your mini❤ I'd love to see you at her age, I bet ya'll are twins🥰 your kiddos are growing so beautiful inside and out

[@cynthiafisher9907]

Actually, Bri has said Wilder looks most like her.

[@kebergify]

I love to see kids sitting on counters while helping to cook or on the sink edge...they are learning and will be able to take care of themselves and their families in the future. You are a great Mom, Bri.

[@janenichols3880]

You are 1 busy mama! Great video! Your kiddos will love your meals! Great time savers on your busy days! Blessings!

[@joycepatton3692]

You always amaze me with all you do and the way you include your children to help! I'll be making lasagna really soon now❤

[@Bindismom]

That was wonderful to see. Your children are just so amazingly happy and helpful. We are forgiving the little pot filler event….you WILL eventually remember….baby steps😄 I would be the very same so no rock throwing here!! Love all you do and share. Hugs to all. 👍👍👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻💖💖🙏🙏

[@EmsGoldens]

I love how your kids enjoy working with you and helping! Grace did absolutely amazing talking to the camera explaining everything very clearly!

[@orgmngrose]

Fun Video-- I enjoyed all that food, Kids helping and the nice full freezer. Grace is a pro. Blessings ☺

[@dharmaslife]

Love your attitude! And loved to see your kids smiling at us too 😊

[@jenthrasher5056]

Watch out Bri, Joy did such a good job, she should have her own teen cooking show. Well done joyful!♥️

[@leahclaire5470]

Tired, Happy, and Ahead. I love that so much! It's really going to help me get the house reset before bed, and have a lovely fresh start in the morning. Thank you brilliant Bri!

[@beezhomestead6576]

Exactly Bri! Just having meals ahead and not worrying about what your going to feeds kids every meal is a relief in itself. Well done. 😊

[@shirleymurphy1958]

Grace great job ! Do what you can and don't feel its not enough . Its always enough if you make your family happy at meal time . Being a Mom that gives her all is more then enough . Good looking meals.

[@darlenethompson6738]

Not many of us watching have farms and gardens. This bulk cooking is a time saver.

[@dcharlebois6984]

🤗😂 when you said I am going to fill the pots I was thinking oh how I would love your pot filler and then you said your probably laughing at me ❤️❤️❤️ Love you and your family 🌷🌻

[@jtami01]

Hi! My name is Tami. Love watching your channel. Thank you for sharing your life with us. May God bless you, your sweet family!

[@HardKnocksHomestead]

I leave my electric roaster on for 2 days straight to make my bone broth. I get it to 275 then turn it down to 250 and stir a few times a day.

[@denisebrady6858]

OH both of your Girls have stepped in today & what an amazing job 🥰🥰. Bri you re an amazing role model for your children but hey a lot of us don't have chickens & a huge growing garden just a backyard like me. But Bri you are a success & you are an amazing achiever for your children & I don't know if I would have your strength in Life. Love Your Friend Denise- Australia

[@jch1965]

Such a great video! I love the menu choices and it’s such a pleasure to see the children helping - they’re great kiddos! 😍 I think I was smiling the whole time. ☺️

[@beezhomestead6576]

So nice to see your daughters working along side you. They did awesome. Keep it up. Blessings, 😊💕🙏🏻🇨🇦

[@steffc8881]

You are absolutely amazing you make this sooo joyful and grateful for living your life with all your children. Your absolutely such inspiration because it’s absolutely overwhelming watching you with the patience of Job, and including the children as they come . Thanks for sharing your time and family with us.❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩

[@cynthiafisher9907]

That was a lot of fun for us to watch and a lot of work for you and the kids! Thanks for sharing your abundant life!

[@shamancarmichael5305]

The parchment on top before freezing was a great idea! I always lose sauce and cheese to the foil. Great team effort! Careful with cords on your island (like your roaster), I got a wooden spoon caught in mine once as I was walking by, almost lost my whole batch of soup! I guess island designers don't have toddlers or busy kitchens when thinking of outlet placement! 😏😃😳

[@pattymcdaniel5677]

Just love you and your family and how you all work together. Grace absolutely did a fantastic job explaining how to make the lasagna.

[@janew5351]

Can someone tell me the recipe for the penne sausage dish! I just saw the sausage cooked, what did I miss?

[@ettateel4979]

Yes, I put my roaster on low and cook my bone broth overnight. I also put my pig lard in my roaster and let that render overnight also. It makes lard making easier to me.

[@lindafoster2141]

Great job Mama!!! Wonderful soux chef!! Such a wonderful young lady!

[@candacekesting1786]

Be so proud of where we are at. Good word !!

[@peggymayhew5319]

Awesome view to your new life. I love how you are giving yourself grace and ease. Your kids are thriving and you are teaching them how to adapt and be flexible.

[@chasingmoonlightfarm]

Just gotta comment on your daughter saying "again?" when told she was having lasagna for supper.😂 REAL life! I'm glad you kept that in. 😅❤

[@shellyhaskins6967]

You are absolutely right be thankful for every blessing whether it's homemade or not. God knows what we need and what will work to bless us so we in turn can bless others.

[@robinsommerhauser-sz1jh]

Well done mama! Use what you got. Those babies are learning so much just by being present. Thank you for letting your children participate and watch the making process. That is how children learn. People nowadays do not do that hands on teaching.. thank you! Your children will be able to feed and support themselves. Well done!

[@jenniferw5087]

I really enjoy your cooking videos and I am glad it is using store bought ingredients as that is what I use and your giving my ideas for food prep and frozen meals

[@dsparks149]

You’re doing a great job of what you have right now so don’t knock yourself you’re doing it. What a mother supposed to do take care of her children and feed her children ,however it’s possible for you to get it done and if it’s store-bought that’s OK well you’re prepping and getting things done and I love that you’re a great mother and don’t let nobody tell you different❤

[@ashley-fayme3919]

Oh my goodness! What a lovely video! I have really been enjoying all the things Bri from Scratch! 🥰 However Grace’s cameo today really warmed my heart in an extra kinda way that I can’t fully explain. Lol. What a fine young lady you are Ms Grace! 🥰

[@pamboone6921]

Hi Bri, Oh my word girl, you done such a awesome job with all that delicious looking food! You remind me of my little mom that raised all 8 of us alone. She had to work on the Outside of the home though to support us. On her 3 days off she meal prepped also, cook herself silly. Never really got caught up on rest until most of us were grown. And she store bought. No farm! There’s not a thing wrong with not making everything from Scratch from a store! Sister you rock!! I’m so proud of you and your 7 babies are so precious! As mom used to say,,,,God was her best friend and she couldn’t have raised us without him! May God Bless you and yours ❤ Ps,,,,sorry I didn’t mean to talk to much 🙄 lol

[@cynthiafisher9907]

Your mom was a superhero!

[@yokomzare201]

What a wonderful home cooked meal. The children did great helping out .

[@jeanettec6212]

Your absolutely right Bri! Keep doing what you’re doing. May the Lord bless you. I hope you sleep well

[@joanneganon7157]

Great job Grace, Lasagna was the first big meal I learned to cook👍. Beautiful meals Bri ❤. JO JO IN VT 💞

[@dennyelrod513]

Bri ~ You do a good job of giving grace to yourself when things don`t go as planned. I wish I had learned this when my kids were little. You are a good teacher and I am enjoying the content of your channel. ~ Joy E.

[@trenarexroad4083]

Everything you make looks delicious😊 there are those of us out here that don't have the ability to grow our food and it is so kind of you to encourage us as well as those that do❤

[@Ms.Byrd68]

No 'Let them eat cake!' mentality! Do what you can do from where you are! Amen Bri! Be blessed!

[@batpherlangkharkrang7976]

Hi...... Bri nice to see you and your children to, thank you for showing your video homestead 👋 bye 👋 bye 👋 bye 👋 🌱🏡🎥👍👍👍

[@batbseverino6015]

Bri all of your children are so helpful and knowledgeable. I really enjoyed this video.

[@barbforbis1260]

So much inspiration in this video Bri. The girls helping makes it so much sweeter. Thank you for sharing.🌷🌷

[@lisamaria5867]

This is much more realistic way for the most of us watching how we cook ❤