Busy Monday after taking some time off

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[@TrueTruthin66books]

You seem to be a precious, creative, and industrious, lady, with a humble spirit. I am an old lady who enjoys learning new things from you. You are a blessing in your home, and to your audience. Keep letting your light shine!

[@deeh7105]

For making mashed potatoes, before turning your mixer on, add the butter and salt and take the mixer and sorta mash the potatoes down then turn it on and mash them up before adding milk. Then add milk just some of it at a time until you have the consistency you like. I hope this makes sense and helps. 😁

[@ouroilyhouse]

Ahhhh ok thanks!!!

[@ozarkview928]

Yes like this ❤

[@kellicosner27]

Also start with the mixer on a lower setting and turn it up as they are mashing.

[@kathybell121]

I just posted the same thing and saw yours. So I deleted mine lol

[@jovance1909]

Was just coming to comments to say exactly this😊

[@macyakoon]

We started hand washing our dishes right away instead of using the dish washer and people think we're crazy for it too. It's so much quicker though! It really only takes an extra 2 seconds to wash it with soap. & then it's so nice to have a tidy kitchen rather than dealing with piles of dirty dishes and a big mess later on.

[@Lck1972]

I am addicted to my dishwasher but you are right. One Thanksgiving, when we had overnight guests, my dishwasher broke. I thought it would be a disaster. Actually, it turned out that I cleaned the dishes immediately, dried and put them away. The kitchen was clean right away and stayed that way.

[@suebean3873]

Another great video. Love to watch you do everything you do. Your sister Lisa and you have so much energy. I thought I was energetic back in the day at your age but I’m pretty sure you two surpass what I used to do. You’re both great cooks. However, not sure that my kids would have eaten two big meals a day like yours do. Usually sandwiches and fruit for lunch and then a big meal for dinner at 5 or 6pm. Keep up the great work. You’re awesome.

[@marilyncapehart663]

Hi Laura thanks for sharing 11-2-2023❤

[@carolwhisenhunt7504]

Laura, it looked like to me your potatoes weren't soft enough. The first comment is absolutely right also. You should never feel like you don't get enough done. You cook three home cooked meals a day. You are amazing. Don't ever think you're not doing enough. You inspire me so much. Ty for all your videos.

[@lisahall9226]

As of today I am a new subscriber so I wanted you to know how much I enjoyed your video and look forward to next weeks. Been a subscriber to your sisters channel for a while now. You girls must make your mother proud.

[@ouroilyhouse]

Thank you so much!!!

[@wendyhoward2699]

I just love your videos. I wish I was that industrious. I can’t do a whole lot right now, because I broke my leg last June. Many blessings.

[@sandrarussell2549]

I agree with you, I hardly ever use my dishwasher and when I do, 9 times out of ten I have to wash them again. I have a large plastic bowl and I fill it with hot soapy water, I use less water and the dishes sparkle.

[@KSK83]

You are a solid rock for your family. I recently found your channel and so happy I have. Cant wait to get caught up on all your videos. Thanks for sharing your life with us. 🌼 🌸 🌻 ❤

[@ouroilyhouse]

Thanks so much!! 🩷

[@brookes3851]

You’re a amazing mom and role model to all moms. Women these days don’t cook. So thank you❤

[@loriburgess1866]

It’s your mixer speed. If you begin on a slower speed that flinging won’t happen. I got rid of a hand mixer because it didn’t have a slow enough speed to avoid this very problem. Good video.

[@lisaremy4817]

You do an amazing job of managing your home and making delicious homemade meals for your family. ❤️

[@tulipan16]

Im saving this for myself. ❤

[@helenrose9028]

Love your videos - like Mondays too!

[@ionelagabrielacimpeanu3115]

Per purea di patate io faccio così : metto a bollire a vapore le patate (a me piacciono così ma non è necessaria) poi quando sono cotte metto un po di burro, sale e pepe e le schiaccio con il schiaccia patate poi aggiungo del latte bollente sopra e continuo a mescolare fino quando ottengo la consistenza desiderata. Viene molto buono, soffice e saporito

[@gingerrogers5062]

Just a beautiful, home-style dinner. I could practically taste those burgers!

[@KAStodgell]

Do you ever take a daytime rest? Why you shouldn’t use a mixer for mashed potatoes. Just too easy to overmix. The starch cells in the potato break down and you get a mushy or runny texture. My personal favorite tool for creamy mashed Idaho russets is to use a ricer for a smooth potato look that still has some texture and a little dryness.

[@ninaalexa6163]

I like Monday's also :) theres always a inspiring fresh new feeling to it :)

[@kimdowning8736]

We just went on a float trip on the Willamette River in Oregon. We do it every year, so much fun.

[@vixxcottage]

I don't use an electric mixer but use a hand masher. Works perfectly every time with no mess! I like little lumps 😁

[@rachelfrees1268]

The zinnias are wild, beautiful and free. I love the one flower beds. Your meat recipe with mushrooms, onions looked so delicious. Take care. We enjoy your videos.❤

[@ouroilyhouse]

Thanks so much!!

[@hannahbaker2856]

I was inspired by the last video you mentioned to stop using my dishwasher--I grew up handwashing (my parents had a dishwasher but didn't repair it after it broke sometime when I was a baby) and it is definitely easier to keep up with *cleaning* the dishes by hand!

[@RobertaStonequist]

my husband always did the texas roadhouse way which was melting the butter and heating the milk together in a pot with seasonings so it keeps the potatoes warm

[@nicolebostaph]

Love the burger recipe at the end such a good idea!

[@sandydonais200]

Hi; Love your videos, appreciate you sharing them. Thank You! We had to learn how to cook & have it ready, both my parents worked & as we were part of the family, we had to help too. Love meat, mashed potatoes, & veggies, I always take my butter & milk out before I even start cooking them, they’re at a good temp. when potatoes are done. Have a good one! - SANDY -

[@janicew6222]

I'm with you, rather just do the dishes as I go, easy clean up. I despise putting away dishes from a dishwasher, seems to me harder but I know most people love them. Mash the potatoes before adding the milk, it won't splash as badly.

[@lindas.8036]

Just because an egg floats it does NOT mean it is spoiled. Egg shells are porous, and over time the air leaks out and sort of dehydrates the yolk and white a little. At the same time, an air pocket forms, and that makes the egg float. If an egg floats, it only means that there is a good possibility it is "old." It may still be just fine. The only way to know is to crack the egg into a bowl and check it by eye and by smell. Which is what you should do with all farm fresh eggs anyway--never put them directly into a recipe without first cracking each egg into a bowl. They are rarely bad, but when they are, you will be grateful to have the knowledge before it goes into your recipe!

[@chaparral88081]

Hi, I'm new to your channel. I'm Lu Ann from southern NM. It looks like you put your sourdough bread ingredients into your bread machine, and it turned out looking really good. I'd like to try it. Thanks for the idea!

[@ozarkview928]

I grew up on mashed potatoes and have made them for at least fifty years . Here’s how I was taught to do it . Your cutting an boiling all look fine , but use your beaters before turning the beater on and mash them up a bit then turn your beater on about med and mix until mostly mashed before you add warmed milk a bit at a time until it’s the consistency you like then to finish whip on high to fluff them . Dump browned butter over them and serve 😊

[@lsolarin1]

When you make your mashed potatoes if you kind of use the mixer to break down the bigger chunks of potato before you turn it on you’ll have less that fly out of the bowl. Then add your milk a little bit at a time while you’re mixing. Your mixer appears to be working fine. Hope that helps. 💕

[@kellyy8114]

I agree I only add butter and salt to the potatoes to start, I never add milk until my potatoes are already mashed and no lumps. My dad was one that hated lumpy mashed potatoes 😂. We found it's harder to get them smooth after you add milk. Also, I take the mixer and just start pressing down on the chunks with the beaters to break down the big chunks of potato BEFORE I turn the mixer on. That helps that they don't fly around as much when you first start mixing. Hope that helps. I appreciate you and your channel! 😊

[@LM-my1ss]

I loved this video, good content, encouraged me to clean and cook too. Thank you.

[@martinemikita9281]

Laura and Lisa are extremely motivating!!! I absolutely love them so much!!

[@sweettsreborncottage429]

Loved this video. You made me very hungry. Lol. Everything looks so good and you inspire me. Have a great weekend!

[@heatheraz4680]

I have been hand washing my dishes for 2 years now. The dishwasher ended up leaking and caused so much damage. I told my husband to not bring it back in the house after we fix the floor. I feel as though it is faster hand washing everything. I can wash and dry and put everything away in less then 20 minutes.

[@pama.6410]

That was a lot! Good for you! Looks like you get in trouble when the potatoes start to move to the side of the bowl. Just keep bringing them back to the center before you let the blade hit them. You might like a hand masher to get you started so that the potatoes are semi mashed before you use the mixer. Glad the little one is feeling better.

[@jvickie17]

O M G. Thank you thank you! Ants in our new apt kept going to my butter. I been almost my whole life have butter in covered dish on counter and nothing goes wrong with it.ANYWAY I did your spray and no more ants so far. But only had peppermint, tea tree & lemongrass essential oils and sweetie it’s working. Now a very long time ago ants used to get in my black eyed peas and old farmer said use orange, lemon & grapefruit peels around them and yes no ants there either. Luv your channel and your other sister Farmhouse on the Boone ❤️

[@brookes3851]

I love that you work none stop. I am the same❤

[@northernlassie2755]

Lots of great meal ideas 🤤 Do you have an update on your beautiful farm property?

[@ouroilyhouse]

Yes!!! I'll do a video soon!!

[@karenwhite7023]

Great video Laura. Your a busy momma. 😊

[@susanrogers2073]

You are a wonderful homemaker…

[@margaret7120]

Thanks for a lovely, informative video. 🇨🇦

[@serenagomez3864]

Thank you for sharing your cheerful voice and chubby baby! ❤

[@ouroilyhouse]

You are so welcome! 🥰

[@kimmiemorris5812]

75% of the time I use my dishwasher as a drying rack. People think we’re weird that we don’t have a microwave. I think of it as less of a chance for me to buy the easy, fast, bad for you microwave food. You could use your hairdryer to get the wax off too.

[@kareneakers9540]

Love your cooking videos! Your a great mom and a great cook! 😊

[@jamie-leewatson3565]

I find it so interesting that Americans use a hand mixer for potatoes. I just mash em up with a potato masher.

[@kindnessmatters4068]

Depends on how smooth we want them, if we use a mixer of not 😊 I sometimes want chunky red skinned potatoes and those I just kind of toss those more and let then break apart with butter, sour cream, cream cheese, cheddar cheese, and a little cream, then spices.😊 I've used a masher too. What you call a potato masher I use for more than potatoes, lol.

[@kcotjo]

Ditto @deeh7105...I mash the potatoes first ( with a hand masher or fork), mix them up a bit then add a little bit of milk (I actually heat up the milk) a little at a time using the mixer, add butter, salt and pepper. I love mashed potatoes but my Irish husband not so much (surprisingly!). Your meal ideas look wonderful. Thank you for sharing your day! (PS..I LOVE your Zinnias!!)

[@jeanievonberge3723]

When I make mashed potatoes, I hand mash them first, add milk and butter, and get nice creamy texture potatoes.

[@cantocant2346]

I love that green skirt you are wearing! Would you by chance have a link?

[@ouroilyhouse]

Yes! It is in the description box under "my summer clothes" 🩷

[@kittyrichards9915]

Smash the potatoes a little, then use your mixer. Then add the butter. Then add warm milk.

[@lindasmith5190]

Enjoyed.

[@lindashively2530]

If you put the bowl of potatoes in the sink to mix you can (somewhat) contain the splatter 🙂

[@kathleenniemi5542]

Mash your potatoes first then add the rest of the ingredients. You can just use the mixer in the off position. It’s the big chunks of potato that’s throwing the milk around. Good luck. I was just trying to find a same day sourdough recipes. I don’t have a bread machine but I’m going to try it in just the over. I do have a mixer with a dough hook so that’s how I’ll mix the dough. Thanks.

[@ashley-cz1sl]

If you have a crafting heat gun you can use that to melt the bees wax off the counter. I have done that before and the counter was totally fine

[@jackimanley3056]

We don't have a microwave. I do use a dishwasher, but have been considering not. Honestly, the dishwasher seems more work. Half the time it leaves food stuck on and I'm always having to clean it out....

[@mrsj5890]

I have the same problem with making mashed potatoes with a hand mixer. The lowest speed setting is still too fast and it splatters potatoes everywhere! I finally used the instant pot last time. Cut up and cooked the potatoes for 8 min, and when I mashed them the instant pot is deep enough that it kept the potatoes contained.😅

[@ouroilyhouse]

Ohhhh now that's a great idea!!

[@beebasd5401]

My dishwasher broke about a year ago. I’ve been hand washing them all and really could go either way with getting a new one. Hand washing is really not that big a deal.

[@cindycross5149]

I love your videos. They are so informative and enjoyable to watch❤ Would you mind telling me where you got the bar with the hooks for your cutting boards. It’s lovely.

[@GigiSig]

Love seeing the Aldi candle!!

[@ouroilyhouse]

I won that at a baby shower a couple weeks ago! 😂

[@mississippi7224]

amazing your zinnias, mine never looked like this but I will try again

[@mealeaFlowers]

Good job you

[@D.J.R63]

You are amazing!!! Don’t know how you do it all❤❤❤

[@hairea54]

Omg!!!!!!😂😂😂😂the mixing part had my heart pounding out of my chest!!!!!! Oh gosh!!! This was hilarious!!!❤❤❤❤❤❤ 😊

[@ouroilyhouse]

🤪🤪🤪

[@georginaboateng4901]

Thank you good job.

[@wendyhoward2699]

I love watching your videos. Blessings.

[@ouroilyhouse]

Thank you so much!!

[@harley8680]

Loved watching, especially about the candles. I just got a kit for soy yesterday, and cannot wait to try making them! Have a great weekend. I have my little grandson all weekend so hoping to get energy. He may have to watch a few videos here as he loves seeing the kids on them!

[@ouroilyhouse]

Thank you so much!!!

[@kathyprice3248]

When potatoes are drained add milk butter put lid on pot let the milk warm up then mash! And I always add a little mayo in them to come out creamy!

[@cherryrichley1935]

I make mashed potatoes with egg and butter if I have to loosen a little depending on potato’s I then add cream or milk little by little hope this helps good luck with all you do x

[@NorthFork-Ranch]

I love that beeswax coffee candle idea !!!!What a lovely way to use our beeswax 💝

[@rethawilson6289]

Great video

[@ouroilyhouse]

Thanks! 🥰

[@darlenethompson9325]

A fun video. Thank you for sharing. I’m canning bread & butter pickles today.

[@carolynalicea5865]

Great video! Thanks for sharing!!

[@davisfarms7372]

I always put my butter in my potatoes, mix well and then add milk. No mess.

[@ouroilyhouse]

Ok trying that next time!!

[@kathrynbroome5966]

i got rid of my dishwasher you have to rince it fill it up wait for 40 mins open it let it dry then empty it if you ahve to rince it you mite as well wash it dry it if you wash them rince them in hoe water by the end of doing it all the dishes are dry so put away usualt 15 mins of time and your dun you dont have to wait and then unload it xkathy xx

[@miephoex]

Turn your mixer down. Way too fast! Love your cooking! Reminds me of mama and her kitchen cooking for a family of nine! God Bless

[@janicewert3919]

Love your channel. Thanks for sharing.

[@ouroilyhouse]

Awww thank you so much!!

[@melindabiddy7165]

Can you give the recipe for the bread and how you cook in bread maker. I just bought one but not sure how to use it.

[@ouroilyhouse]

Yes! It is linked in the description box below!

[@tsilbaugh5314]

What’s a few “splewed” potatoes! 😂 You’re doing great, Sweetie!!

[@jessicaweldy1403]

Every time i cut up an onion i think of you😆. I probably watch your videos too much. I love Mondays too! A fresh start😊

[@ouroilyhouse]

Haha thank you soooo much!!!

[@janlovesiowa6142]

good morning. Great video thank you for taking time to share! in regards to you mashed potatoes, easy fix. your just mixing it on to high of speed to start and yes maybe a bit too much milk at first, do a smaller amount to start and on a lower speed then up it as it incorporates. THank you again for sharing now I think i will go make my own salisbury steak.

[@ouroilyhouse]

Ok thanks for the tips!!

[@kathyprice3248]

Smash the potatoes with the beaters before turning them on

[@estahershberger1094]

What are the changes coming to your family? Did I miss anything? Great video...

[@anneblenkhorn5258]

I was wondering that too.

[@vintagebeliever5023]

I think they were the children get back into sports and the end of Summer. 😊

[@mariestadler8643]

Its a click bait with this one since a while. It gets views = $$$

[@lynneuribeross2695]

I love Matcha!

[@ouroilyhouse]

Me too!!! I'm obsessed!!

[@georgiamorris345]

Another beautiful video! Do you have any recommendations for a more natural scented candle? Thanks❤

[@ouroilyhouse]

Yes! I have lots of homemade candle recipes on my blog: www.ouroilyhouse.com/?s=Candles

[@sandrarutz6993]

Looks delish!!!

[@valerieleblanc8066]

I definitely think you need to rinse and put your dirty dishes in the dishwasher right away after every meal. I can’t stand a mess in the kitchen. I usually wash everything by hand except our plates( since they are Corels we have enough for 2 meals as a family of 10), cups, baby bottles and ustensils. This way, you aren’t looking for that one spatula you use for every meal ;) haha My problem for not washing everything by hand is the lack of counter space to let it dry and let’s face it, drying dishes isn’t as much fun as washing it. Haha Pax et bonum!

[@cottagecreations1663]

Do you have a link for your spice jars? Thanks!

[@ouroilyhouse]

Yes! In the description box!

[@aminahkhezriafrawi1806]

How do U make mashed potatoes with a hand mixer and it not go gluey?

[@krm223]

Would you please share your technique/recipe for bone broth? We've been saving bones and veggie scraps, however we have no clue where to begin! We do have 4 instantpots.

[@sandywelch1573]

What kind of brsad machine do you have

[@susanbibber3080]

Use a potato masher

[@kathyprice3248]

Soup would of been good with bread sticks cause it was pretty much the soup Olive Garden makes

[@joannjukes9140]

That last meal you made looked sooooooooo delicious. Just a suggestion. When I make my mashed potatoes, I always mash them a bit first with a masher. Then add my salt/pepper/butter and milk then whip them with the electric mixer. You shouldn't have potatoes flying all over the room if you do it like this. LOVE ALL your video's. 😊

[@ouroilyhouse]

Sounds great! Thank youuuuu!!!

[@joannjukes9140]

@@ouroilyhouse 💜

[@lynsmith2698]

Great video, love the candle, it’s so cute. Hey gotta ask, where did u find that little burner u used to melt the wax. The soup looks delish too, thanks for sharing🌷🇨🇦

[@ouroilyhouse]

Thanks!! It was in a candle kit I got on amazon. I have everything linked in the blog post: www.ouroilyhouse.com/diy-coffee-candles/

[@lynsmith2698]

@@ouroilyhouseohhh ok thanks I will check it out

[@lucythomas4077]

I’ve noticed your dark spray bottle. Do you make your own cleaning spray?

[@ouroilyhouse]

Yes!! Everything is on my blog: www.ouroilyhouse.com

[@angelaholston5986]

😊

[@MargieBenson-dv9ek]

❤

[@conconlomp3308]

I would love to try the soap nut detergent, but is it cost effective at 7.99 for 8 oz? Do you purchase a larger quantity? I dislike the idea of borax, I tried a homemade recipe with it, but it greyed the clothes and was irritating.

[@ouroilyhouse]

Yes! You only need a small amount and it is mixed with baking soda! Here is my recipe: www.ouroilyhouse.com/soap-nut-laundry-detergent/

[@phyllisanngodfrey6137]

I don’t live in the Mid-West….I live in PA…..I know what a float trip is…….it’s only city people who don’t know this.

[@lindaorozco4595]

😁