Breakfast, Lunch and Dessert Prep to Make Life Easier!

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[@TheSzachuey]

Ran to the kitchen and made that Cowboy caviar!! So yummy!

[@llovingllife]

Do you use your phone or a separate camera to record?

[@Agenda21Truth1]

Absolutely gonna try that Tortellini Salad!😋

[@jennifermoisan9914]

I’m going to try the tortellini salad and the breakfast cookies. Your recipe is a bit different from another one I’ve seen. To thicken up the batter, you can add some Hemp Hearts instead of more oats. The hemp hearts are a great source of protein. I only use the old fashioned/large flake oatmeal because it is lower on the glycemic index and is a better source of fibre than the instant or quick oats.

[@maryarcher8484]

I think I've read don't eat hemp hearts early in pregnancy. Please research before using

[@connieanfinson3118]

Toss your blueberries in a little flour before you add to mix, it helps prevents the blue color. Works for muffins too.

[@AliciaRyann]

+1

[@eer4465]

Grandma taught me to do that all dense little things added to a batter or even a dough. She said the flour made a surrounding of air, to keep things toward the top for a while. I think the little bit of extra sticky goo from the flour probably helps, too! ❤🙏🏻❤🙏🏻❤ Beth

[@vanessarheadart9708]

@@eer4465 yep, grandparents both bakers and always covered raisins, cherries, dates etc in flour helps to slow down the sinking. Never know whether it's an old tale of true though.

[@eer4465]

Works for me - tried and true! ❤🙏🏻❤🙏🏻❤ Beth

[@yvettegerry9862]

Works every time

[@JesseDCS1]

Love spending time with you Becky. You are a true inspiration. After my son died by suicide in 2015, I lost interest in everything, cooking was such a hassle. I couldn't deal with the grief, and be creative in cooking, but watching your enthusiasm, has me interested in cooking again. God bless you and Josh. Lots of love from South Africa ♥️

[@Yahuahsword]

💝💝💝💝💝

[@racheld5576]

❤️❤️❤️

[@jenniferhenrich2852]

Sending❤️

[@NaomiC336]

I’m so sorry for your pain. 💙💙

[@luludi3]

@Dawn God bless you too🤍🙏🕊 Dawn is such a pretty name.

[@Jordyndeblaay]

I don’t know when this was filmed or if someone has commented this, but for the most part it is recommended to stay away from raspberry leaf tea in your first trimester and limit it in your second. Also it can help strengthen your uterine walls in late pregnancy and potentially reduce labor time! Love the video!

[@jeanetteg3346]

Yes !! I hope she reads it...i I was shocked when I saw her make it.

[@luisebandorf4873]

I was given raspberry leaf tea in my third trimester by my midwife. It helps soften the cervix, to make labor easier. Definitely not something you want the first 7 months.

[@alexishodgson7624]

Becky I hope you see this!! We love ya

[@tavanasibgatullah]

I was gonna write the same thing! I hope she sees your comment!

[@ambersykora352]

Oh also I wanted to tell her to please get a strong iodine to start taking. And to read up on the effects of iodine deficiency during pregnancy. Extremely important. Lack of it strips whatever little bit you may have from food to give to baby. And almost all of the u.s. is extremely iodine deficient. It would greatly benefit you to add seaweed to your garden soils, as well as rock dust to ensure your produce as all macro and micro nutrients

[@rosekisiel3383]

As an older single seasoned woman as people tell me not to call myself old...lol...its very difficult to cook for one. I loved what you did because these meals can carry me over a few days and I can still be healthy in my eating habits. When my sister and her son moved out a few months ago to Alabama, I've reverted back to bad eating habits. 😒 I'm growing my own vegetable garden buy haven't yielded anything yet but I knew it would possibly be a bust this year. I haven't garden in over 30 years. But I'm willing to relearn these important skills. I love seeing your cooking videos on your harvest because it gives me hope that I too can do this. The Scratch Pantry is just a plus and I don't have to take photos of recipes...now I can actually take my time and write everything down in recipe cards or a book. Love love love your channel.

[@persiusk]

It is hard to cook for one.

[@firequeen2194]

Sending you abundant blessings. I also cook for one and fuddle around in the garden. Becky is inspiring me to just TRY and be thankful for whatever happens. 😉

[@heathermayfield4247]

I cook for one too - or rather I cook for two and freeze a lot. Good luck with the veggies - hopefully something will come good.

[@antiantipoda]

I cook for one too. It's different, not exactly harder. What I do is prep a lot of ingredients at once, freeze in portions and then throw together something from a few premade ingredients. For instance, buy a few pounds of onions, chop them up and brown them. Freeze in ice molds. When you are cooking you just throw one to defrost in the food. No peeling, chopping and waiting for it to brown. I do the same with meats - pre cook, pre portion and freeze. So I boil some pasta, defrost some meat and onions in the glass bowl I am eating from in the microwave. Add some tomato sauce, the pasta, some seasonings. There, a good, healthy, filling meal in under ten minutes with minimal mess.

[@Sherry8172]

@@antiantipoda Great tips! Cooking for one is a difficult for me. So I cook for 2 and freeze the rest or have for lunch the next day. Thanks for your comment.

[@SarahBeyerBell]

I totally would have used those avocados. Everything looks so good. I'll definitely have to try these recipes. I think adding artichoke hearts to that tortellini salad would also be so delicious!

[@stacyrn98]

Same here. They were still edible!

[@marlysjcollins8775]

I was happy to see your comment. I thought perhaps I had used “bad” avocado in the past 🤣 I’d use it especially for guacamole. Maybe because in this salad the dark spots they would be more visible and off-putting.

[@shelzc5870]

100% those avos were good still. If you worried, give it a nibble.

[@chicken-grandma]

Ditto

[@Ucongold]

This is what my good avocado's look like here in the Arctic. I was truly shocked when we were in California and I saw what a ripe one really looks like.

[@sagefool5786]

Becky here is a recipe from my mother who's from Chile. The best summer drink you've ever had...I kid you NOT! 1/2 gallon apricot nectar - 2 ltr 1/2 gallon ginger ale - 2 ltr 1/2 gallon 7up - 2 ltr 1 pkg of frozen strawberries in syrup, blended smooth. You can strain the seeds out but I like them in. You can also make your own strawberry part. Just macerate them in sugar and freeze them for the right texture. About 2-3 cups worth. Ice.

[@monicas2461]

What is the name of this drink, please?

[@sagefool5786]

@@monicas2461 It doesn't really have a name that I'm aware of. My mother used to make it before she passed at 83 and her mother taught her. My mom's name was Carmen so I guess 'Carmen's Elixir' is as god a name as any...but you can call it whatever you like. Please give it a try, I promise it's amazing!

[@monicas2461]

That’s a family recipe! How precious!!! I might need to change some ingredients (I’ve never seen apricot nectar or juice here in Japan), but I will try it for sure❤️ Thank you!

[@sagefool5786]

@@monicas2461 It's best with Apricot but I have substituted nectarine when I couldn't find any. Enjoy!

[@laurelcamara]

This sounds delicious! It reminds me of a punch I had growing up that was always at the church Christmas party after the kids' play/program. 😄 It was red Hawaiian punch and ginger ale, with the sliced strawberries just put on the bottom of the bowl as a frozen brick! Lol Then the liquids were poured over top (and they started to soften and break up the strawberries), then rainbow sherbet was scooped over the top of the bowl.

[@kzj5r0]

Thanks for being the soundtrack for my day. You energize me, keep me moving forward, and teach this 71 year old grandma a few new tricks, you young whipper-snapper! Love you!

[@heatherinparis]

Hi Vicki....isn't it great for us old gramas (I'm 74) to be able to find some new tricks and ideas to add to our old tricks and ideas :)

[@kzj5r0]

@@heatherinparis Absolutely! We LOVE learning new things, don't we?!

[@amberwilkins622]

Boil-reducing a bunch of lemon juice all at once has totally changed my approach to desserts and "accessory" foods. Scones? lemon glaze is in the fridge. Roasted garlic butter? Add honey and lemon glaze. Lemonade concentrate, meat marinades, salad dressings, anything you want to squeeze a little lemon on top of you can pull some reduced juice out and not waste half a lemon forgotten in the back of the fridge.

[@alexishodgson7624]

Can you provide your instructions!? This is an awesome idea

[@emiliadonoghue6770]

Wow that sounds amazing. How long does it keep before it goes bad?

[@amberwilkins622]

@@emiliadonoghue6770 i’ve had some in my fridge since late june, still good!

[@amberwilkins622]

@@alexishodgson7624 either buy a big ol lemon juice bottle or squeeze an assload of lemons, put that juice in a pot and boil it for “a long time” (read: until it’s as thick as you want it to be) i’ve stored mine in mason jars (thinner) or ziploc bags (closer to a gel texture. very reduced). takes a while, gotta stir it a lot so it doesn’t burn, but it’s super good imo

[@alexishodgson7624]

@@amberwilkins622 Thank you!!!

[@bugbug8756]

I learn so much from Becky. Becky's channel is my Martha Stewart show and my food network.

[@digsindirt4490]

Don’t forget HGTV, too!

[@terihoy7945]

Becky is as good as any cooking show host 🌞❤🥧🍪🍕🥘

[@peggykirk6851]

Loved each of the recipes but let me just say I'm so tickled that you are pregnant. I was so happy and even at 76 I felt like it was someone in my family announcing the good news. Children are so important and you'll make a fabulous Mom as will Josh be a great Dad. Don't slow down, stop doing what you like and just do things when you feel you can. I can just see you now........weeding with a beautiful dark haired baby on your back in one of those nice backpack thingys they have now. Oh, I'm so excited!!!!!

[@Yahuahsword]

Me too!!🥳🥳

[@gijetthompson4612]

I've been home with Covid and yesterday when you posted about the baby I called my husband at work. I covid screamed "Becky's pregnant!" He of course had no idea who I was referring to. "Acre homestead! Freezer meals! Baked oatmeal! She's pregnant! 😁😁😁". I e enjoyed watching your videos and I'm totally invested. I can't wait to see baby bump updates and more freezer meal cooking! Thank you for sharing your life in such a genuine way! Ps : you mis speak and make messes because of your dyslexia. And I LOVE it! My husband and daughter both have severe dyslexia. They are amazing. You are amazing. It's a super power.

[@deanne609]

Cute!! I told my family too and they had the same reaction!! 😂

[@MaverickLerner]

I literally told my husband too! 🤣 He knows Becky though because I always say “This is Becky’s recipe.”

[@bethjust6144]

I texted my daughter and told my husband "My fake friend Becky is pregnant!!!!! I knew it!!!" (Becky is like my adult imaginary friend. Except she isn't imaginary. And we aren't friends 🤣🤷‍♀️🤦‍♀️)

[@KitKat-ve2em]

Hahah my husband knows Becky as the “garden lady” 😅 I couldn’t wait to tell him she was expecting!

[@jenniferh1416]

My husband is familiar through me for her canning and cooking. He's been learning a bit too. He'd already been cooking and has taken up gardening.

[@gingerb.8364]

I love that you show us your bloopers and “oops” moments! Thanks for sharing your life with us! ❤️

[@styleme3375]

Becky you can easily make peanut butter in your vitamix too! It takes 2 minutes and I use 3/4 plain dry roasted and 1/5 honey roasted just to give a hint of sweetness. I know you’re busy now but once you get settled in the new place give nut butters a try. It’s so easy!

[@DanielleM-yr4di]

I’m trying this!!!! Thanks 😊

[@terrymcgreevy939]

I have a Vitamix and I am always looking for recipes to make in it, thanks so much!

[@lisanewell4646]

I love making almond butter in the VitaMix. So good on an English muffin.

[@jessica97939]

How did I not know this?!?

[@hannahkayee831]

Thank you!!

[@rfidino]

When your avocados are starting to get soft put them in the refrigerator. They will stay exactly perfect for at least a week.

[@eer4465]

Wrap them in moist paper towels - not in a bag - so the skin won't dry out.

[@mommam724]

Oops! Just thought of another idea. Times are tough for everyone, especially senior citizens who are caught in a financial squeeze. If you can locate someone who could use a helping hand with food, you might strike up a deal where that person comes, say, once or twice a week for a couple of hours to help you harvest your bounty in exchange for a large bag of your fresh produce. Later on, if that person is a good enough assistant, she could come once every week or two and help replenish your freezer meals in exchange for taking one of each back to her apartment. Ask around at churches, senior centers, etc. to find someone and make an exciting friend in the process.

[@eer4465]

Such a lovely, kind thought! ❤🙏🏻❤🙏🏻❤

[@claudiastrongman8959]

I can’t wait to see you cooking and gardening with your baby. For me, garden to stove was tomato soup and cucumber tuna boats for lunch. My grandsons come twice a week and we bake and garden. It is so fun when they are wide eyed looking for treasures ( cucumbers). They get plastic serrated knives to cut with.

[@marywalker2896]

How do u make cucumber tuna boats sounds so good..

[@claudiastrongman8959]

@@marywalker2896 half the cucumber lengthwise. Scrape out seeds. Add tuna salad, cottage cheese and fermented veggies. I had asparagus and green beans.

[@maike__-]

@@claudiastrongman8959 my mum used to make those! But with zucchini!

[@TracieL1234]

I get my avocados too hard to use, cut them into cubes and freeze them on a sheet tray. The freezing softens them and I don’t lose them when they go too far

[@Yahuahsword]

Can you then use them as "fresh" on something like avacado toast?

[@TracieL1234]

@@Yahuahsword I do, I just mash them

[@Yahuahsword]

@@TracieL1234 Thanks! I'm glad to know that because usually they are hard when I buy them.

[@JanuaryLisa]

Just got to the part with the evidence of your trying the cookie dough. Oh, my gosh. I didn't think you could get any more adorable. I was wrong. 💚💚💚

[@judithniles4229]

I agree. She is glowing.

[@zbass9590]

That part made me laugh 😂 she's the cutest!

[@IvyRose3326]

*The best Acre Homestead KZbin Channel* 🌼

[@janevans1821]

So pleased about the baby news! Congratulations to you both! Please, try not to over do it. I hope your sister can help you make some freezer meals closer to due date. You might want to purée some vegs this summer for next year’s baby food.

[@GodGiftedArtistry]

oh no! those avocados still looked good! I'm sure you're chickens enjoyed that. I used to throw so many avocados until I realized most of the "bad" or discolored areas can be taken off and you can use the rest.

[@jessicachadwick9118]

She kills me when she tries food haha. I love your channel, chick!! Keep ‘em coming and please document your pregnancy journey as much as you guys feel comfortable letting us in. It is so magical of a time and I can’t wait to see your little man riding the tractor in overalls and boots or your little lady in the garden with a cute sun hat and summer dress!! I’m so excited for y’all

[@janetmccorkle8530]

I love that you show your success and fails and mistakes! ♥️♥️♥️😂

[@dorothyvarga6251]

Congrats on the baby! I’m sure you and Josh will come up with a beautiful name for the baby. So much going on but you manage to keep everything going smoothly.

[@carmenn5609]

Please don't change who you are when filming, so natural and yourself! You'll keep us coming back for more!

[@angelastaniland7084]

Be careful with raspberry leaf tea.. here in the UK it's not recommended until 32 weeks as it can stimulate the uterine muscles.. I don't know what the guidelines are in America xx

[@donnagreen5040]

I want to be you when I grow up. FYI, I am 62. Lol! I am so impressed with you. You are such an inspiration to young and old. We can all learn many things from you.

[@db33400]

Everything looks yummy. I use the discolored avocados. They don't look pretty but really don't affect the taste. Just what I do. That salad looks beyond yummy!!!!!! Take care of yourself!! :) God's blessings.

[@janusjoplin3987]

I read just because they turn brown it does not mean they are bad. I use mine when they are discolored. Too expensive in Missouri

[@irener8661]

I do notice a difference in the texture though, it's kind of off-putting to me so I usually toss them too

[@gabygarcia8367]

Becky, you can buy avocados and preserve them in the freezer by smashing them with a bit of lemon juice, then separate them in different ziploc bags for further use. When you need them just put them some time on the counter top to defreeze. 🥰🥰

[@zbass9590]

Such a great idea! I never thought to freeze avocado before. I'm so guilty of not using up all my avocados on time

[@gabygarcia8367]

@@zbass9590 I learned that last season, it was a game changer becaise avocados in their season are super cheap and can be extremely expensive the rest of the year where I live.

[@Sherry8172]

You can freeze dry them also.

[@gabygarcia8367]

@@Sherry8172 yes! I don't live in US so freezer dryer is so expensive that is not convenient at all, I have to sell my car to buy the smalll Harvest Right FD 🙏 Hope to have lower prices some day!

[@Sherry8172]

@@gabygarcia8367, hello: I agree with you regarding the cost of a freeze dryer. I would love to have one but at the age of 73 and the cost, it' not feasible for me.

[@veronica1863]

For future you can make quick oats by putting regular oats in the food processor for a little bit. This way you never have to go to the store to just buy them.

[@ashleyatherton8574]

It makes perfect sense but I’ve never thought about it! Thank you for this lol

[@BewitchedBeckatha]

I just started making my own "instant" oats that way!

[@124ladyb]

Ok I love you a little more for being a good sport and posting the cookie dough on your face! :)

[@betternpopcorn]

In place of nuts, you can use flaxseed, chia seeds, or pumpkin seeds. Gives a little texture

[@sandrad682]

Thanks for the oatmeal cookies. Just made them.

[@Sasywhatsbiz]

Girl you gotta make blueberry lemonade!! A delicious refreshing drink for hot summer days. And its beautiful as well.

[@lauragrandgenett]

That sounds wonderful!

[@ellilock1]

Add avocados to cowboy caviar only when serving. The rest will stay fantastic in the fridge for a week or more. It’s actually better after it sits a bit. Never rinse pasta, it stops cooking when you remove it from the boiling water. The starch helps hold the dressing on the pasta. A larger pot and more water for making pasta will give your pasta a better texture when cooked and prevent boil-overs.

[@victoriasventures25]

Hey Becky love all your videos. Just wanted to let you know that in pregnancy I saw information not to drink raspberry leaf tea until full tern because it can bring on contractions. I'm not sure how factual it was but it seemed like everyone was talking about it. So excited for you both :)

[@colleenj225]

Yup

[@katieclark8171]

Yes, I actually drank it in 3rd trimester to help my body prime for birthing. It’s supposed to help shorten labor.

[@mc9814]

Yep here in New Zealand midwives often advise women who are full term to drink raspberry leaf tea to bring on labour.

[@magdalenae.7293]

Correct! Don’t drink raspberry leaf tea!

[@olivers333]

@@mc9814 same here in Australia

[@indigosamuel8344]

Hi Beck , All I could see was a picture of a little one helping you make the cookies . I can not wait

[@bravehearticus]

Please go easy on raspberry leaf tea during your early stage of pregnancy. Guidelines say no more than 1 cup of raspberry leaf tea a day. Its fine later on in pregnancy, and can help with labour (and during menstrual cycles).

[@colleenj225]

Dog breeders love to give Raspberry tea to rush delivery of premature puppies. It DOES WORK, but the delivery is not normal.

[@teacheronanadventure]

Hello from Portland! As a teacher watching other full time homesteaders, I always thought that I wouldn’t really be able to homestead in a large capacity with a full time job. You have inspired me so much! 🥰

[@avenellenewallo725]

Omg... love when you upload. I clicked so fast.

[@deliastanley3921]

Right? Me too 😆

[@jowhite6547]

Same! Lol

[@charmedbycathy]

Me too!!

[@ApostolicGrandma]

Quick tip.. rinse your frozen blueberries gently in cold water until the water runs almost clear. dry them off on a paper towel and then gently add them to the flour mixture and give them a stir to coat... add wet ingredients and gently fold... :)

[@AP-lm5qe]

My best advice for new mammas is to not feel like you need everything but if it makes you feel more confident, prepared or less anxious and you have the money then it’s money well spent! My owlet sock game me such peace of mind

[@tephy49]

Note to self: Never watch Becky's videos on an empty stomach! Ohmomhohmmmmm so hungry! Love these recipes and will try out one of the salad ones for my upcoming family reunion! Sending you love from Uruguay!!!

[@staceysala3892]

Here’s a tip on cutting those small tomatoes, put them on a plate then put another plate on top hold the top plate and cut in between the plates!!😀

[@Yahuahsword]

Exactly! Very time saving😁

[@christiebolden2288]

I love it that you do that to the cookies when you take them from the oven. I do this too and loved startling my son when he was younger. Now he just knows that when he hears that sound there are fresh cookies!

[@kathywills3244]

I make breakfast cookies and add chia seeds walnuts, granola or even peanut butter chips. They make a great grab and go breakfast.

[@abbiebarnes2200]

Now yours sound like real breakfast cookies!

[@Lrkb4477]

My family loves the breakfast cookies , we put all sorts of things , cranberries , pecans , you name it , even did a carrot and raisin and walnut , close to carrot cake flavors!

[@JupitersRealm]

You are who I, want to be in the kitchen! I have learned a lot from you and I am old enough to be your mama! lol

[@victoriaanderson1468]

Becky, you are amazing!!! You should have your own TV cooking show!!

[@ginac9008]

I make an easy Scone recipe it’s called Lemonade Scones. And to make them savoury use soda water instead of lemonade.

[@Lisa-ep9jn]

I just wanted to congratulate you on the baby! You're going to make the best mom ever!! I love your channel!! You are such an inspiration I honestly don't know how you do all you do. I had morning sickness so bad I couldn't even function. You're still putting out videos, cooking, and remodeling a house. All I can say is WOW you're amazing!!

[@kerryadelia]

You are spoiling us with all these videos. This has quickly become my favorite channel and I can't wait to try some of these recipes out. Thank you for being YOU!

[@miajene100]

Becky, Thanks for being you!!! I’ve learned how to be confident in my cooking. I think a lot of cooking is watching people do things and you kind of learn through them. My mom rarely cooked growing up but watching your channel makes me feel like I’m in the family home learning how to cook from family. Thanks for still posting as your going through these awesome new life changes!

[@maike__-]

Right? It's like watching a patient older sister or auntie cook and she patiently explains what she's doing and I'm a wide-eyed kid taking it all in like a sponge 😂💜 It's a joy to learn from you, becky!

[@lauraziolkowski2652]

Since they are supposed to be a breakfast cookie, that is why nuts seeds and dried fruit is supposed to be use. So they are more nutritious.

[@LP2488]

Hey Becky the avocados are still good. You can spoon out the areas that have the black blemishes on them. If the whole avocado is black or grey you can given them to the chickens. Just want you to know that so you don't have to toss all of them to the chickens. I've been eating avocados since I was a toddler and that's what we did in hotter weather

[@eer4465]

Sometimes they're fibrous, too, though.

[@LP2488]

@@eer4465 then those would go to the chickens. It's up to the person too

[@rachelmeade9307]

Love the idea of Arnold Palmer concentrate! Also, those bowls look amazing!

[@kateboehler9770]

Be careful with red raspberry leaf tea early in your pregnancy. It's great to drink in small quantities later into your second trimester and even more in your third trimester. But early on it can cause contractions when you don't want them to be happening. I just had my baby this past weekend and I was a week past my due date but I was drinking 2 to 3 cups of red raspberry leaf tea leading up to the delivery. I had my baby within 17 minutes of getting to the hospital so it was a very quick birth! I think the tea helped a lot.

[@ferretsam]

Should also avoid consuming chamomile tea & St John's wort during pregnancy in general.

[@eer4465]

@@ferretsam Ohhh - so true!

[@loricollins1113]

You mentioned that you were going to give the avocados to your chickens. Avocado skin and pits are toxic to chickens. The flesh is ok for them. I am always amazed at how much you accomplish in a day. You inspire me! Congrats on the baby!

[@homefries5557]

I love how you adapt recipes on the fly when items are missing. You truly have a knack for cooking 🧑‍🍳. Congrats on the baby! My favorite names are Dahlia and Mark but I think your dads name is mark!

[@moango]

Yum! I'm from California AND of Hispanic descent. I DEFINITELY would have removed the dark bits and eaten those avocados! 😋

[@sanditschoepe2622]

Those scones look lovely!

[@statiacancienne6930]

Thank you for your positive attitude and encouraging nature.

[@mariagobello3547]

Never made scones need to try them. Florida is wishing Josh and yourself best wishes on your baby to come how exciting ! ❤️

[@judithniles4229]

We in Maine are too 😁

[@wingandaprayer7777]

With all the thumbs up you received, looks like there are many of us fellow Floridians standing with Becky!!

[@kimbradley1292]

I'm sure fans in 🇬🇧 are sending love & good wishes to Becky & Josh. New house new baby, exciting times! 😀

[@Lrkb4477]

I am in Alaska , I am so happy for them both , just think how much their child will learn having a garden and mom who cooks and can teach and pass on all her knowledge to their child!

[@robynm7221]

We do to, another couple from S. Florida 🏝⛵ 🏖 🇺🇸 May you have a healthy, happy, baby👼, that let's you both sleep at night & is as active as you both are 🤭 🥰 🤗 🎉 during the day❣ I look forward to giving thise cookies a try during the winter months 🙆‍♀️ they looked scrumptiously delicious ❣ Blessings to you & your family 🙋‍♀️

[@barbarahutchinson836]

Your eyes are so expressive when it tastes so good

[@timewilltell1939]

Love the no fuss method in your baking etc.

[@lucythomas4077]

Becky sweetie. Your baby glowing look absolutely radiant!!! Congratulations honey.

[@cynthiaarmstronghopefulhom9672]

Thanks again for the wonderful recipes Becky I truly appreciate your dedication. I feel like we all are " Becky Besties " because you definitely come through when we need something new to add to our sometimes mundane meals. Lol💐❤

[@Romans828girl]

"Becky Besties." I love it.

[@annieireland623]

Honestly I’m happy you’re having a good day from your morning sickness!

[@pamelacurry7515]

Everything you prepared looked amazing. I just recently put 48 oatmeal raisin cookie and 44 chocolate chip cookie dough balls in the freezer. Should hold my guys over for a couple weeks. 😂

[@amandahannah2156]

Hands down one of my fav videos you've done !!! stumbles upon your channel a few months back and I am soooo glad !!! REALLY enjoy watching and learning from you ! You have a fabulous personality !!!! SO EXCITED ABOUT YOUR NEW JOURNEY AS PARENTS !!!!!

[@coastalfarmhouse1820]

I hope the postpartum people you made stacks of meals for will make meals for you postpartum!!

[@cindyleeger]

So glad you got your appetite back.

[@kekiplus1andonly]

Meal prep is the only way to make life easier..works for everybody..nice recipes momma

[@gabygarcia8367]

I love your style for cooking, it's so italian/american! I love it! 🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@kristenevans4557]

I find fresh blueberries don’t bleed as much as the frozen. When I started making scones (donkey years ago!😉) I used dried blueberries and it’s still my favorite way to make my blueberry and lemon scones. I love to make a bunch of scone dough and freeze it. You can even cut them into the wedges and freeze those so if you want to bake off just a few or half the recipe, you can. We tend to not eat them fast enough so this works great for us. My favorite is probably cranberry-orange but my son’s favorite is maple pecan- that one is super yummy. ALL good cooks try the cookie dough.😉 hahaha The genuineness you show is refreshing and appreciated. I hope you, Josh and the wee one are all doing well. Take care.

[@camicri4263]

Kristen, in my family I have the opposite issues....it doesn't last! If I bake a week before Christmas, will be nothing left for the holidays! 😱😁😉

[@kristenevans4557]

@@camicri4263 That’s why I freeze some. Either from a raw state or already baked.😉

[@camicri4263]

@@kristenevans4557 great idea but not everything can be frozen! You know what, I will look into it. Some of the stuff I never heard that can be frozen but again, never cared either but now that I can't do everything in one day, I should be looking into it! Thanks! 🤗

[@kristenevans4557]

@@camicri4263 True. Or it can be frozen but shouldn’t. I can’t stand the texture of cheese after it’s frozen so I don’t freeze it.

[@camicri4263]

@@kristenevans4557 I agree, some of it is off, unless you use it for cooking.....

[@canadiannavywife434]

URGENT.... Raspberry leaves are traditionally used to start labour..... Please always check with your physician before adding things to your diet. I am crying while you are cutting the lemons. The zest can be harvested before you cut them, but after you have rolled them. Just put the zest on a plate spread thinly and they dry overnight in the cupboard. It is free flavour. I adore seeing you 'nesting'. I love the idea for the breakfast cookies. One thing I may add if you don't mind is you can make both a savoury and a sweet monkey bread. Prep it before freezing and then thaw, proof and bake.... YUMMY and it is a complete meal for dinner or the next day. Keep cool. Hugs from Esquimalt

[@sheridawn5314]

A great use for your blueberries is to mix them in some homemade yogurt and freeze them either in ice cube trays or little paper cups. They make amazing dog treats in the summer heat ☀️🐶

[@RabittsGal]

I also add banana and peanut butter

[@sherryg5813]

Can I use Greek yogurt?

[@sheridawn5314]

@@sherryg5813 absolutely! My boys love it 😍

[@judithniles4229]

What an amazing idea! Thanks.

[@bettypierce8050]

the salads look so yummy

[@tammymanuel9158]

So how did the family react about the baby 🤰🏻? I am sure they were over joyed. I let out a yippee when you told us. Love it 💜 You could still add avocado to the corn salad after its been in the fridge for a bit.

[@patriciaswan9587]

I never want your videos to end!

[@hilarys5770]

I love to buy the marinated mozzarella balls and I used the seasoned oil left in the container as the base for the dressing to go with it! I just add red wine vinegar and salt. So good!

[@gordonhayes3155]

Was trained as a baker. Solid frozen blueberries helps prevent blue-purple baked goods.

[@brylenebutler]

Good job! It can be really exhausting to do large projects while pregnant, so please make sure to pace yourself! It can be hard to remember that your body is already working super hard when you haven’t done anything in your day yet, I definitely recommend getting on of the pregnancy tracker apps, they have ones that tell you what organs are being made that week and they are so FASCINATING! God made our bodies incredible! Also: you look so incredibly happy and I am so incredibly happy for you!

[@robinjohnston8180]

When making recipes with cinamon I always cut it in half! Due to the strong flavor!

[@rosh6378]

Brilliant that you just carry on regardless ... I love it! I also love the Irish name Saoirse (pronounced seersha)... it means Freedom. Because now you and Josh have the freedom to pursue the life that you dreamed of 😍

[@Mrsbryan907]

My friend is naming her baby girl Saoirse!! I had never heard of it. It’s beautiful 🥰

[@loiscarteaux9389]

Also can add chopped dried apricots to the scones! Yum!

[@karin9373]

Going to try some of those cookies. I have only recently discovered you but I love your channel. It makes me laugh how your eyes pop when you try something tasty. It’s so nice to watch someone so genuine and lovely. Thanks for all those ideas 😘

[@MsDelirium96]

I'm always in awe of your knife skills and also the fact that you can chop a jalapeño without gloves on.

[@janfelshaw8217]

Becky, have you ever tried making your own peanut butter? It is so easy! Put 2 cups of the peanuts of your choice in your food processor and process it until it is the consistency that you like. It will go into a ball and then it will liquefy. You could use honey roasted peanuts and get that little bit of sweet that a lot of people like. This will make about one cup.

[@myztery4934]

Hi Jan! Just the peanuts? Do we add anything else? Can you use other nuts as well? I so want to try this.

[@janfelshaw8217]

@@myztery4934 just peanuts and yes you can do the same with other nuts as well. Cashews are great! Also, this is like natural peanut butter so the oil will separate, so you may need to give it a stir before you use it.

[@myztery4934]

@@janfelshaw8217 Thanks so much!

[@Fyrewitch23]

Those breakfast cookies look delicious. A tip for your scones - rub the butter into the flour until it resembles breadcrumbs then add your wet ingredients. It's easier to form the dough that way

[@Smurfytufse]

love it :) just remember to look up how much of the raspberryleaf-tea you should have now that you are pregnant.

[@sbayles]

I love that you add the screen comments. I’m making the tortellini salad for a pool party on Monday. It will be perfect.

[@erinlalonde7027]

Congratulations on baby!! Our first happened the same way.... not (not) trying haha. Love seeing your prep, I used it at inspiration when doing pre-baby freezer stocking for #2 this year 😍 Hope you're feeling well!

[@mfanning345]

Delicious food! I want to try the salads!

[@spontaneousun]

So many delicious ideas and top tips for meal prepping! I know you said the bowls were a gift, but do you know what kind they are? The lids looked exceptional in terms of a strong seal. Also, thank you for the variety! I like these smaller weekend prep day videos because it’s a scale of prep I’m more likely to be able to manage. Final thought, I’ve heard raspberry leaf tea has a mixed track record/ reputation for people who are pregnant. Of course if you’re comfortable drinking it you totally should do what you like, but just wanted to let you know so you can be aware of/ look into the potential risks if you’d like.

[@Melshed]

I’m not sure if I remember correctly, but I believe that after the first trimester, it’s fine.

[@rilindkillsyou]

was looking to see if anybody else mentioned the raspberry leaf tea! it was something that was suggested to me in late pregnancy but everything i looked in to said to limit use during earlier pregnancy. it's on many lists about inducing or helping with labor.

[@eer4465]

Yes! Investigate everything! Especially foods previously taken for granted - rhubarb stalks contain oxalic acid(?) just like the leaves, just less, and tolerated by most adults. Eating for 2 isn't just the volume! ❤🙏🏻❤🙏🏻❤ Beth

[@eer4465]

Commenting, while watching, today. I'll need to watch again - just can't stop - such joy!!!🥰 ❤🙏🏻❤🙏🏻❤ Beth

[@MarciaSasser1956]

Great salad ideas! We are having 105 degree days with 95% humidity here in Georgia. COOL is the best word going! Thanks for the ideas!

[@inespm1]

Great video, loved the salads! Something great to have in the freezer is citrus zest. Everytime I use the juice of any citrus fruit in a recipe, I first wash and zest it. I keep it in the freezer either in ziplock bags or in glass jars. Peel strips are great for drinks/teas and the grated zest is great for baked goods, stews and pasta sauces.

[@BUGt95.]

The avocado was still perfectly edible

[@shelleymitchell7912]

ALL plants contain protien so yes oats are rich in protien x

[@cheriebrinker3301]

Another great prep day!! Your positive personality is contagious and a true blessing. Thank you