Azure standard haul December 2024. How to shop the sales for two months on one order.

[@lauriedrake]

I'm one of those people who need a little help at the Azure drop. I don't buy the 25-50 lb bags of flour, sugar etc because I don't have anyone on the home end to help me wrangle them. I buy the smaller 10 lb bags, it costs a little more but it's much more manageable. I also make a note on my order to make my repacks under 25 lbs so I can handle them all myself. Just an idea for those who shy away because of the sizes.

[@LittleHillHomesteadGa]

Great idea.

[@UrbanCottageOregon]

That’s a really great idea about making a note to make the repacks under 25 pounds! Thank you

[@kellylockhart9213]

Oh yea wanted to let you know I did the vanilla sugar by spritzing real vanilla extract over sugar let it dry overnight and then just broke it all up and it works!!!! Can't wait to add to tea thanks Ali ❤

[@LittleHillHomesteadGa]

Yay!!!

[@sidanelv-1]

Love the smell of fresh rain. Woke up to light snow n 13° supposed to get down to -8° later! Love your channel, like visiting a good friend❤

[@cindyshuga]

You can always pulse the cane sugar a few times in your food processor to change the coarseness. 😊

[@cindyterroy4152]

The einkorn flour bakes differently than regular flour due to the different level of gluten. I’ve baked with it before and recommend that you use recipes calibrated for einkorn. LOVE your channel!

[@LittleHillHomesteadGa]

Thanks, I will keep that in mind for my first einkorn recipe!

[@debodeeful]

Mary at Mary's Nest has some very helpful Eikorn Sourdough Bread Recipes

[@katescaringcorner6765]

Love knowing that after I do my morning ritual you will have a video up before I have to walk the dog. I imagine, now that you’ve posted this video, you’re sitting on the sofa and on your second cuppa tea and watching the likes and comments coming in. What a fun way to start your day! I bought my first 25 lbs (when did lbs get replaced with #?)of Azure organic cane sugar last year in one of my first Azure orders. In my October order I bought 55lbs of the lovely stuff. I use it in canning and baking. The rest of my sweetening needs I use maple syrup, honey, coconut sugar, date syrup or dates and mostly in that order. Should have gotten a second bucket with the 55 lbs. I had to put it in the one sugar bucket, two half gallon jars and four quart jars. Then I went onto my Azure list and ordered more buckets and gamma lids. Love seeing you in the morning! Gotta get to Traders for that winter tea still. ❤

[@LittleHillHomesteadGa]

Good morning! You are correct. Just getting moving for the day. I’m making a batch of ice cream right now to test the sugar out.

[@katescaringcorner6765]

@ that’s awesome! I’ve got a Dave Ramsey envelope for an ice cream maker. Depending on your method the sugar will melt fine. If you do it the French way with a Crème Anglaise than it’ll be fine. If not than you may want to make a simple syrup. Or maybe you’d want that bit of crunch.

[@UrbanCottageOregon]

I definitely prefer the Costco sugar over the Azure sugar. And I get brown sugar at Costco as well since Azure only sells smaller bags of it. I live in Oregon about 2ish hours from the Azure shipping warehouses. And I have just about given up on ordering produce from them. More times than not I have to ask for refunds. Most commonly I receive moldy produce. And it’s not because of travel time since we are so close. They are super great about refunding but there are long hold times and it messes up my meal planning if I don’t get what I need. But overall I can get amazing products for much less. I am down to one Costco and Azure order a month save a trip or two for veggies. Thanks for sharing your haul! I am new to your channel and love watching your videos.

[@MarHauck]

Nice haul.... but more importantly I saw your portrait of John Wayne in one of your rooms. It's beautiful I love John Wayne he was an American treasure. ❤

[@LittleHillHomesteadGa]

I’m glad you noticed the John Wayne portrait! My father in law had the exact same one and shortly after he passed away we saw that at an antique store and I had to have it. He’s in a few spots in that room. ❤️

[@oleandb3525]

Went to pick up my Azure order a couple weeks ago and it was about 40 & raining! There’s about 100 people all lined up to unload!! Was nice meeting everyone! I’ve ordered the canned coconut items and they’ve always been out. I do enjoy Azure products!❤

[@pamelab.4731]

Please share your tamales recipe! 🎉 I bought the corn masa from Azure too.😊

[@LittleHillHomesteadGa]

I'm working on filming a tamale recipe! Stay tuned!

[@pamelab.4731]

@@LittleHillHomesteadGa Awesome!! 🎉

[@peggyschwetz3953]

With the Azure cane sugar when I use it for baking I let it sit in the liquid portion of the cookie dough for at least 15 minutes to allow it to dissolve

[@deborahbessom6679]

Same!

[@lyndaplank4750]

Thanks for sharing. I made cookies and the sugar was crunchy in them. I will try this trick next time I make cookies.

[@LittleHillHomesteadGa]

That is a good tip. I will try that next time.

[@debodeeful]

That heavy box with the cans and cheese and arrowroot is like Mary Poppins bag. LOLOLOL!

[@LittleHillHomesteadGa]

Ha ha!

[@lindaspiddle7435]

I Love your Channel, I have learned a lot from it. I made for the 1st time dehydrated onion, garlic, and mushroom powders. They turned out great. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and humor. I also have a "Gluten Sensitivity / Celiacs" and I get skin issues / patches of rashes on my skin , it's a pain because there is literally gluten in so many things. Have a great day.

[@debbienielsen368]

I really hope you share all the baking items you mentioned in this video! They sound really really yummy!!

[@kellylockhart9213]

Tree is gorgeous btw

[@jancarnall2434]

Love your channel. If you make ginger snap cookies, the cane sugar you dip the dough balls into before placing onto the cookie sheet make the baked cookies sparkle! My husband loves this sparkle, who knew!

[@carolmalko615]

Great haul, Ali. Thanks for showing the sugar up close. Great choices!

[@dawnlittle946]

I believe different drop off spots are different. Ours is at a store & my husband just goes & picks his up after work on the day it comes in

[@LittleHillHomesteadGa]

I think that’s the case, too. I’ve heard all types of different ways it works.

[@cheriwilliams7001]

I love all the nut crackers you have above the window. Your tree is beautiful. You can use some of that corn to make corny bread. I had a great laugh when you pulled out the mozzarella cheese. The Azur Standard courser sugar would be great sprinkled on top of some of your holiday cookies. You can create holiday sugar by putting some of the sugar in one of those clear plastic food containers with lids, add a small drop of food coloring, put the lid on and shake it to color the sugar and sprinkle on your cookies before you bake them or right after you’ve put royal icing on a cookie.

[@LittleHillHomesteadGa]

my kids each got a nutcracker each year for their whole lives. When they move out they will get to take theirs with them. Sadly they moved far and haven't taken them yet, but I am glad they are still here. THanks!

[@suzanmccarroll5489]

Nice haul. I make tamales at Christmas as well. Need that corn recipe. Ill go to the transcript. I'm going to check out Azure Standard. I need ingredient labels due to allergies. I'm allergic to citric acid, which seems to be in everything. Gluten free, dairy free and free of citric acid. I have a limited choices. So most of the things I make myself. Eincorn brand is amazing. Great video.

[@LittleHillHomesteadGa]

Those are all ingredients they hide in so much. I’m sorry! That sounds kinda hard

[@suzanmccarroll5489]

@ it’s all good. Citric acid is the hardest to work around. It seems they put it in everything. I think because it’s considered a cheap preservative.

[@wildrosetreasuresva1837]

Thank you for sharing your haul Ali. Have a great week! 💕😊

[@MortrishaAdams]

I bought both of those cheeses and Mothers Butter because of you and love the butter! I have t cut into my cheese yet, but am excited to shred and slice 🧀🍕🌮

[@LittleHillHomesteadGa]

I'm so glad you love the butter, it's the best!

[@marysewitsky4823]

We re suppose to get snow in East Tennessee in an hour. So excited

[@LittleHillHomesteadGa]

It’s super windy here today and one of those days we woke up at like 60 and it’s supposed to be like 40 by this afternoon.

[@Mel-vu9ss]

Good morning!! Do you have a Sushi video?? If not, would you please do one. Thanks!!

[@LittleHillHomesteadGa]

We’re working on it for yall now

[@Mel-vu9ss]

@@LittleHillHomesteadGaoh yay! Thanks. Also, still watching. Haha. Dogs had to go back out 😂 anyway, you just mentioned a quick lunch idea. Tortillas beans and cheese. And it just made me think how it would be great to hear different peoples ideas for a quick lunch. So if you have enough ideas to do a video that would be a good one also. ❤

[@stefr9004]

Love your tree! I had never heard of azure standard until I got hooked on your videos. I recently checked into and there is an azure drop-off about 20 mins from our house. I do believe it may be at the Amish bakery and store. By the way, our county has a big portion of Amish and Mennonites. I've never even looked at their Amish store stuff but it's my son's favorite place to get cheeseburgers and cold sandwiches. So now I'm curious yo check out their cocoa and other items. I would love you to share your tamale recipe??!! My Mother in law passed away years ago and she would ho to Kentucky after Christmas every year and they would make a ton and she would bring alot back for us to have New Years Eve. They were delicious. They used cooked and shredded beef roasts. We haven't had any since. Mamaw and her sisters have passed and we never got the recipe or hot to learn how to make. Haven't had any similar since. Thank you for introducing us to new healthy ways of doing things and making things look simple so it makes us wanna jump rt in and try ourselves. I must say that any recipe for cooking, beauty, cleaning are fantastic! Thank you Ali!! ♥

[@LittleHillHomesteadGa]

We don't have an Amish store anywhere local to us, but if we did much of the stuff I purchase might come from there instead. I finally got to go to one a year ago in Ohio and it was a lifetime goal to get to one. I was in heaven! I am going to try to film the tamales, but I am not sure if we will fit it in with the holiday craziness.

[@janetwilliams782]

Really a great haul and savings ..have a great day❤❤

[@LindaHarper-k2b]

Beautiful tree. I make light fruitcakes every xmas

[@BelovedLeah]

My December order I’ve stocked up on dry beans and lentils. Really excited to can as my pantry shelf is low.

[@MelindaWaldrop]

You could try milling your own wheat from berries. I had the same issue on my hands and it went away in a month after I started milling my own wheat berries.

[@LittleHillHomesteadGa]

I have a mill! I just need to jump in and use it.

[@susanlarson2012]

​@@LittleHillHomesteadGacan you do a series on milling your own grains? From what mill to use and how to start out??

[@LittleHillHomesteadGa]

@@susanlarson2012 I am so new to it I am lost. I will get a little more into it and post some videos. I have used it many times but for some reason it is like learning baking all over again.

[@cindyshuga]

Our Azure truck was late this week too and we unloaded in the rain! 😑 The einkorn flour makes great homemade egg noodles!

[@LittleHillHomesteadGa]

good to know! Are you on the Cedar route?

[@JanineMJoi]

Ali, how would you make pumpkin pie for the freeze dryer, to powder and then rehydrate to make into a pie later

[@LittleHillHomesteadGa]

Sadly I don’t have a freeze drier so I am not any help. I’m sorry!

[@Artiekarns]

We use the cane sugar. You have to stir thoroughly if you use it in coffee. But it is really delicious, deeper flavored. In baking I sometimes run it in the blender for a second or two, mostly when making cookies. Any other batter is wet enough to dissolve it. I tried the palm oil shortening and did not like it. I just prefer butter. And the Rumiano's is best, but pricey and we, too, use it where you can really taste it! 😊

[@tabathariggs5751]

Can you post some of your butternut squash recipes. I love it but I am looking for different ways to cook it.

[@LittleHillHomesteadGa]

of course! I will work on some videos for that.

[@barbaradixon1276]

If you think you have gluten sensitivity, try flour from Italy. American wheat is sprayed with glyphosate, basically round up. I just read a thread on people with gluten problems, switching, and their allergies and stomach and skin issues have gone away.

[@LittleHillHomesteadGa]

Thank you! I have fresh milled flour too and I’m hoping that will work for me too. I have a great Italian shop we can get flour at. Thanks for the ideas

[@shirleywilhelm1495]

Asure standard sugar looks like Turbonato sugar, which is actually courser.

[@melissanash6801]

The Azure sugar is VERY coarse, but I love it! It always disolves for me and I never have any issues in what I’m making.

[@sidanelv-1]

You said you make homemade tamales. O. M. G. Please do a video on that. I'm a transplant from Southern border country now up here in the upper midwest. I do miss holiday tamales.

[@LittleHillHomesteadGa]

We will try to do that for you. They aren’t horribly hard just take lots of time.

[@marysewitsky4823]

Sometimes people mistake a gluten sensitivity with a sensitivity to the poison they spray before harvest. Do you use organic flours etc. jmo

[@ashleyporter9330]

Absolutely agree!

[@LittleHillHomesteadGa]

I do mostly. I have read that for years. I do have a grain mill I need to break out more.

[@ConstanceRamos-jf6bu]

My cousin comes back as not gluten sensitive or celiac but gets sick. Took years to get a dr to listen and finally have it show up

[@LittleHillHomesteadGa]

Mine came back as not sensitive. Still working to figure it out. Thanks for the info.

[@Katseye102]

Your right Rosarita refried beans don’t taste the same, so I’m not loosing my taste buds! Thanks!

[@pamtippett1589]

My next Azure order with the frozen vegs is first of January. I’ll definitely keep you posted!

[@LittleHillHomesteadGa]

Yay! I was right that it was you. I lose track!

[@Jinnajones]

I love the azure came sugar but it's a bit too corse for cookies. I used it in chocolate chip cookies and they were a bit crunchy

[@LittleHillHomesteadGa]

I was just reading and there are a ton of people who run it through a blender or add a little hot water prior to adding to recipes to break it down a little. Thanks for letting me know.

[@Jinnajones]

Thanks for that suggestion. I’ll have to try that with the next batch

[@RM-of3bo]

Thanks for the great Azure haul details. We’re very pleased with the Azure cane sugar. The flavor is much better than what Costco sells. If we need it for some thing cold, we just dissolve it in a little bit of warm liquid first before stirring it in with everything else. Definitely not interested in buying from Costco anymore after the last experience… every single bag of sugar on their palet was hard as a rock, like they all had holes. Reported it to the store which did absolutely nothing about it. We’ll stick with Azure!

[@LittleHillHomesteadGa]

We are glad you are happy with the Azure sugar! I’m excited to try it out

[@cathietaggart4307]

Is it worth doing Azure if you can't do the larger sizes? I have a very small kitchen in my apartment and not a lot of room in my freezer. Thanks, love your videos!

[@LittleHillHomesteadGa]

Yes, definitely! I price shop each item I buy and I get lots in the smaller sizes. Check them out for yourself and see what you thing.

[@cathietaggart4307]

@LittleHillHomesteadGa Thanks, I have been looking at different products but wanted to be sure.

[@IntheHollerHomesteading]

buy the oils in the gallon size....just the 2 of us..but I buy the gallon jars

[@denisemusicnut]

If you want a finer textured sugar, try giving your sugar a whirl in the blender.

[@carischaoticcreations3925]

I make homemade soap and other bath products & their pieces for oils are much cheaper than the big wholesale suppliers. My first order is due to be delivered around January 5th Thanks so much for sharing with us❤

[@LittleHillHomesteadGa]

I hope you love it! It become so easy to add things and get hooked.

[@kristadaly]

Did you say the calico cheese tastes like cheddar? Azure only sells the 5 lb'er so asking you to confirm your taste buds before pulling the trigger 😄 have you tried the fruit and veggie variety pack? We get it every month and i especially love the element of surprise. Thanks for your videos and sharing your know how! ❤

[@LittleHillHomesteadGa]

We use it in place of cheddar. It’s not exact but it’s so close and good. We really love it. I haven’t tried the box yet. Do you think the amount you get makes it worth the cost?

[@kristadaly]

@LittleHillHomesteadGa I think the box is worth it. I probably wouldn't call it a "value" but I know some in the azure FB group have priced it out on occasion and are ok with it. I really enjoy the mix. This month there was pineapple, oranges, apples, pomegranates, cucumbers, zucchini, onion, sweet potatoes. Unboxing might make a fun video at least! Thank you for the cheese recommendation. Off to put it in my cart. 🧀😊

[@SandyJBerry]

Have you tried using castor oil on your skin? I've heard amazing things about it, even for eczema. Just a thought. Even though I've not had a rash, I did have what I believe was a skin cancer on my leg, & also had a growth on my head, just into my hairline, at my temple area. It has been there for quite a while, & seemed to slowly get bigger. Just as an experiment, I put castor oil on it daily. Within a month it was completely gone! The spot on my leg took a little longer, but it is almost completely healed now. I know that has nothing to do with your issue, but I did read where it was excellent for eczema & other rash related issues. It would be worth a try. 🙂

[@LittleHillHomesteadGa]

I have and will continue to use it. I love it on my face! I am so glad it is working so well for you.

[@debrajonas6201]

Can you do a video on making the homemade tamales?

[@LittleHillHomesteadGa]

Possibly!

[@monabarnett3395]

Curious question is azure a cost-effective program? Is it better than going to Sam's club or shopping from a local store? Thank you and I love the videos.

[@LittleHillHomesteadGa]

We find it is for most things but some thing are better at Sam’s still.

[@Simplelifepreps]

Have you tried the essential oils from vitacost?

[@LittleHillHomesteadGa]

I did a long time ago but I honestly cannot remember if we like them or not.

[@BrigetteFranklin]

The Azure Abe guard loos like what is sold as SUGAR IN THE RAW turbinado sugar

[@Simplelifepreps]

I was thinking the same thing.

[@sherrellloyst1296]

Wish we had something like this.

[@marysewitsky4823]

Do you use the coarse sugar for , for example choc chip cookies?

[@LittleHillHomesteadGa]

We shall see how it does. So far so good.

[@ninagerulski8832]

White chocolate oatmeal craisin 🤤🤤 recipe pretty please

[@LittleHillHomesteadGa]

Here’s the similar one from last year. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gXzHoWaifMelZ9Usi=oRrzhNWb3m40HJl8 we will be making something else this years

[@ninagerulski8832]

​@@LittleHillHomesteadGa you are truly amazing. Thank you so much!! 🫶

[@dawnlittle946]

Do you have a good pickled beats recipe? Preferably using honey instead of sugar. We’ve been getting beats in our Azure order and I just haven’t found my best recipe yet

[@LittleHillHomesteadGa]

I tried to grow beets many times and haven’t been successful. Sorry! Maybe next year.

[@dawnlittle946]

⁠@@LittleHillHomesteadGaI know they grow best in cool weather - spring & fall. I’ve grown little ones I just slice raw on my salad. Never get them big enough to pickle 😂 (also never plant them early enough)

[@k-lee715]

Definitely save the seeds from those butternut.....free butternut for next year!

[@LittleHillHomesteadGa]

That’s a great idea!

[@normavaldez9164]

Did you end up liking the sugar from Azure???

[@LittleHillHomesteadGa]

It’s really course. I’m still trying to figure it out but so far I’m not a huge fan honestly. I need to run it through the food processor to break it down.

[@normavaldez9164]

Thanks for replying ❤

[@shirleywilhelm1495]

I'm trying out natural things for skin. I purchased Raw Mango Butter,I will try adding Castro oil to it to make softer. I purchased Whipped Shea Butter (AKWAABA) added Castro oil to it, and it heals my chapped lips during the night. Just wanted to share. Sorry if I repeated this.

[@LittleHillHomesteadGa]

That's a great idea! I love combining those too.

[@marystinnett2445]

Try goats milk butter, it is great

[@Cabindreamer75]

Thank you for sharing your haul But... A little expensive to ship to your house ??? It is EXTREMELY EXPENSIVE, I wanted to order just a few items and azure wanted to charge me $400.00

[@LittleHillHomesteadGa]

If you do the truck it is way less. I know people have said the shipping is pretty high since the weight adds up quickly. Sorry!

[@lynnthompson6927]

I know what you mean about the rosarita refried beans all I can find are flavored beans usually and we don't like them. They definitely changed their recipe and they are just not as good.

[@CathyBerger]

going gluten-free is an experience. oddly, wheat products are found in the strangest things ... from chocolate to soy sauce. it is certainly doable to go gluten-free. I make everything as the commercial items are usually horrible.

[@beedlejuice2324]

I just got a box of pears and some grapes that were rotten AND I FORGOT TO CALL! So sad. They want you to call within 7 days and it was 14😢

[@LittleHillHomesteadGa]

Oh no! I always take pics and email them the same day I pickup.

[@debodeeful]

What is SLS Free!

[@LittleHillHomesteadGa]

Sls is a chemical that lots of products have to make them bubble. Lots of people have an allergy to it.

[@Mariaaziere]

We usually buy the two 5lb block pack of the calico cheese because it’s a way better value and it lasts us two months…. Yeah we eat a lot of cheese lol

[@LittleHillHomesteadGa]

That’s what I was just telling Shawn we’re going to do

[@Amerisis1972]

I wish we had Azure here. Lol no I don’t. I would buy too much. Lol

[@Mariaaziere]

I tried the mother’s choice but man nothing compares to rumianos…. I just ran out so I will have to start making my own from my cows milk lol

[@LittleHillHomesteadGa]

I agree!

[@Justmegd]

The sugar from Azure looks more like a turbinato sugar. Perhaps it was accidentally mislabeled?

[@LittleHillHomesteadGa]

nope, that is how it has been for years. Just course.

[@Justmegd]

@ I buy both the organic and turbinato(spelling) at Costco and it looks just like Azure’s. 🤷 I like the course better. It seems smoother tasting but a little harder to dissolve. I only use the course in my ice tea sugar water and the fine for baking.

[@normavaldez9164]

Oh please let me know if you liked the refried beans.❤

[@LittleHillHomesteadGa]

we love them! They are creamy and tasty.

[@beadwright]

That azure sugar looks like the demerara sugar.

[@kellylockhart9213]

Yay white chocolate chips came!!! White chocolate mocha creamer video or recipe hopefully if you have enough ❤

[@francineclave2207]

Mill your own flour from whole grains, you will be so much happier!

[@ourvanlives4736]

Gluten free,use rice and mill that into your flour.

[@theodoorfisher9410]

nothing broke in transit

[@LittleHillHomesteadGa]

Nope. It was all good this time.

[@stefr9004]

Azure sugar looks like sugar in the raw.

[@beulahboling5422]

Girlfriend let me tell you having celiac disease is horrible the bread at Walmart is expensive the noodles tastes disgusting how to eat non gluten is horrible I also cannot have milk product I can only eat chicken turkey and very little hamburger my life is a wreck

[@LittleHillHomesteadGa]

Well, if I have to go that way I’ll make some yummy stuff! I cannot stand bad tasting.

[@Katseye102]

Your right Rosarita refried beans don’t taste the same, so I’m not loosing my taste buds! Thanks!

[@LittleHillHomesteadGa]

Nope. They changed them for sure

[@dawnlittle946]

Do you have a good pickled beats recipe? Preferably using honey instead of sugar. We’ve been getting beats in our Azure order and I just haven’t found my best recipe yet