Canning, Freezing, and Drying Food Every Day ~

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[@JanetLavoie]

You have my respect, my dear. One hard-working momma!❤

[@cbass2755]

That’s for sure! Sometimes I get tired watching her! Lol….I can feel being tired. Bless her heart…♥️

[@pammentzer3584]

You have my utmost respect, Jessica! You are a wonderful example of what it means to be a "keeper of a home" and a faithful Mother. God Bless you and your family! ❤

[@miss_mish]

I love that you show how to work smarter not harder. Putting the apples in the slow cooker overnight is a perfect example. Thank you as always. Have a blessed week.

[@teenaidoo8569]

I just did that today..xx u are a super star.❤

[@playcolumbus2413]

Can't wait to see how spacious the kitchen seems when everything is moved to the cellar; it's going to feel so nice!

[@karenburrell5188]

I can’t wait to see the cellar finished to help you out. You are such a wonderful you tuber thanks for sharing your work and lovely family with us.

[@tammyfletcher7667]

OK Jessica you are really getting into my head. I was watching a video this week and a lady was making salsa. She was straining out her tomatoes in a colander and letting all the juice go down the drain. I was like "no don't waste that you can boil it down or freeze it." Nothing goes to waste! Then I smiled Jessica...would be proud of me. 😊

[@stephaniehill655]

🥰 after seeing all of those apples and peaches canned up, makes me want to go and get some fruit and start canning!! Those look great 😄 With all you have to do with the kids, and you are still able to cann food and freeze dry some things....wow, you're awesome!! Thank you for showing us all of your wonderful videos and God's blessing over you and your beautiful family.

[@carriem7832]

I think her older children have been taught to be helpers, even her littles help…..one of them always help with the baby and the younger children. No computer games to distract them and when they play the play together. Homesteading family has I believe 11 children and they work together…..that’s the way it was in my home growing up….first chores then play……I went to public school ….it was so different then. Science, history,home ec, art and music rooms all to learn from…….a lot has changed. I envy modern homesteaders allowed to home school now….we were made fun of if e tried when raising mine……I love Montessori teaching and now I see lessons on the internet……

[@glendaharding4884]

Good afternoon my dear friend, I am always amazed at ways you use the foods available to you!! Wow, you sure are a busy Mama, but, you make it look effortless! Enjoy the rest of your Sunday and I'll see you midweek!

[@mrbim1954]

God has given us many ways to stores and prepare; You have mastered them all! Have a Blessed day with your family!

[@delnacarruthers9335]

The chutney is very interesting. Fall charcuterie boards would be a great place to add this seasonal twist! I learn so much from you! Thanks Jessica!

[@karenchaney9160]

Jessica I sprinkled cinnamon on the ground around my beans this year and it really helped with the bunnies. This is the first year that my beans did not get eaten by the bunnies

[@karriemb4184]

I’m amazed on how much you can do ! I’m also doing the challenge and some days it’s harder so I focus on smaller projects…. You are an inspirational person . Thank you for sharing your talents with us!! Have an amazing week …. And look forward to seeing your next video!!

[@teedub1990]

I made apple chutney once; I paired it with a soft spreadable cheese on crunchy homemade bread. I had the same thoughts about paring it with pork dishes. Pulled pork comes to mind. It will definitely get more over time. More sour, more sweet, more flavor.

[@marshak1926]

I hear some gals with one child whining that they dont have time to do, then i see you. Homeschooling your kids while taking care of babies, growing then preserving your food. You are truly amazing.

[@naomipower9166]

I could never pick on a mum that is adjusting to having a single baby/child. I personally think the first one was pretty hard. It gets easier after the single one as you now have a rhythm and system. I’ve watched daughter in laws and remember the struggle of adjustment.

[@terricolarusso2639]

I think it is difficult to compare women with one another. God has given all of us women many different types of gifts.

[@roryhuggard2805]

And filming and editing videos to put on KZbin…that’s a full time job in itself.

[@loventaemin]

Never shame someone for having a hard time just because someone else is doing well. That's not how we thrive as a community, and you should be ashamed.

[@kmiller6002]

IF only I had an 8th of her energy 😉😉

[@catracampolieto8989]

❤ The peach salsa was so colorful. I'm going to try to make apple sauce, and try again at making applebutter.

[@theimperfectpantry5936]

I’ve been making pectin from my apple cores and seeds. There are some downsides. It has to be refrigerated and it’s cloudy, so you wouldn’t want to use it for jelly, but it worked great in jam. I’m also not sure how it would work with low sugar. I want to experiment with freeze drying the pectin and see if it still works. If it does, I’m going to keep making it. You got so much done! You have to be proud of the results from all that hard work.😀-Natalie

[@artemisfowl66]

In the UK we eat chutney in cheese sandwiches, so cheese and chutney sandwiches, so maybe try some of that toast for Adam as grilled cheese on toast and put chutney on top. Glorious!! Kisses to Hannah, the cutest baby ever ❤

[@kellyharbaugh9391]

Oh my goodness that’s a pretty baby. Can you hear my baby talk you can’t help but baby talk when you see a cute little baby like that.

[@ennyschlaghecke4516]

Wow, Elisabeth, fancy red nails! Many greetings from the Netherlands, Enny.

[@MBroome1028]

Oh my heart! That precious Hannah baby girl!!❤❤❤ She’s growing too fast! Thank you, Jessica for sharing your beautiful life. Everything you do is a prayer! My husband and I have learned so much from watching your videos. I am now a proud owner of a pressure canner and a huge bag of arrow root to make pie filling! Hubs went shopping on Amazon!😂 In the past, pressure canning scared me too much to try it, but my husband and I did it together and it’s no big deal….just follow the instructions! Apple vinegar is the next adventure! God bless you ❤

[@celestejohnson9227]

My kitchen looks very much the same with produce, full canning jars, a freeze dryer and dehydrator running. It’s a beautiful time of year to honor an abundant harvest. The mess you speak of is a lovely sight in my eyes. Thank you for all the great tips.

[@bettyjorodgers8552]

Thank you for sharing.

[@Just-Nikki]

Nice! We picked 8, five gallon buckets of pears yesterday at my in laws house and I will preserve them in a few ways in the next couple of weeks. Today we will be canning around 9-12 quarts of chicken and stock and freezing some kale. I really enjoy this challenge. You do so much for your family and motivate the homesteading community.

[@stephaniemeads]

One of my most favorite ways to start my Sunday! I made peach salsa, peach syrup and peach butter yesterday. When I made the syrup I thought of you, not letting anything go to waste! You are such an encouragement! Thank you! Have a blessed day my friend!❤

[@stephaniemeads]

Funny, I wrote this BEFORE I watched the whole video! Lol. Great minds! Lol. My hubby found a hack to get the pits out. Take a pair of needle nosed pliers, stink them in at the top around the pit, twist and pull. It WORKS GREAT!❤

[@melaniedingman2541]

Your children are beautiful. I absolutely love Elizabeth's cute red nails.

[@joannawillett3885]

In England we have a traditional roast for dinner on Sundays then on Mondays I absolutely love left over cold cuts of meat with the left over veg fried together as a bubble and squeak and homemade chutneys on the side. Green bean or pumpkin chutney is also absolutely delicious x

[@simplydivine5053]

One way to get that bright green color the store has to your beans is by adding a tablet of zinc/25 mg to your jar before canning. It gives you an added nutrient and a gorgeous color for those of you who care. Amish canners have done this for decades.

[@ChristinaSmithHomeLife]

I love that you focus on homeschool in the morning then preserving after 1. I went with an easier project a day or two this week also while trying to get school started. Thanks for inviting us to do Everybitcounts with you ❤️

[@riddle8062]

I love how you use every bit of the fruit. Looking forward to seeing your completed cellar. God bless you all!

[@jasminthiaa]

I am grateful to know about pickled celery! Grew pink celery and don't know what to do with it all! Thanks for the idea!

[@rvenable8958]

I love the way that you are able to preserve seasonally. I've never been able to be organized enough to do this. I blame ADHD 😊

[@iartistdotme]

Have you heard about the upgrade from 4 to 5 trays for the Freeze Dryer? I watched Kevin and Sarah Living Traditions Homestead) install theirs and it does seem very easy - just a computer update and replace (slide in and out) for 5 trays saving you 25% of your time! Your pantry looks fantastic! and your kids are still smiling and happy - what a success harvest season!

[@samgalbraith6411]

I had such a roller coaster of emotions with the chutney - sweet, hot, sweet again, pepper. 😮. My heart was all over the place. 😂

[@tamaleenyouknowwhatimean777]

Thank you so much for sharing all your wonderful canning projects! After spending all weekend canning myself I still enjoy seeing what other people are doing. You inspire me to continue and to take my canning to the next level. Have a blessed day Jessica and family ❤

[@elainebuchka6533]

Beautiful Canning BLESSINGS OF ABUNDANCE!! GREAT MOMMA AND CHILDREN HAVE GROWN SOOO MUCH..

[@carolwhisenhunt7504]

You keep on amazing me Jessica. You and Adam are so blessed. You are a hard working family. Ty for sharing with us.

[@annettadunham7611]

We did 17 pints of fresh corn and 15 pints of green tomato salsa. Next up clean and store over 100 heads of garlic. Freeze dryer comes tomorrow. Have 6 huge heads of cauliflower to freeze dry.

[@Just-Nikki]

Yummy, I’m coming over for some salsa 😋

[@Martipenny]

The hanks for the peach pit jelly idea as well as the peach salsa!! Never thought of that!!❤

[@319roxanne]

I remember doing this with my mother and grandmother. Boy, that I don’t miss.

[@rebeccawatson9284]

Lol. Your dogs did look very interested in the pumpkins ❤

[@carolynsinyard1306]

I am loving the month of August and the #everybitcountschallenge. Our pantry is getting so full with food that our family loves. One of my dearest friends and I check on each other just about everyday to make sure we are staying busy filling our pantry during this challenge. Thank you so much for all of your wonderful videos. Have a blessed week.

[@robins5880]

Thank you for sharing so many inspiring ideas! If you happen to have less than a full canner add some jars of water. So nice to have sterile water in case of emergencies

[@jilladams9326]

Those bunnies would make good harvest too. I have 30 that will be going to the freezer in a month.

[@highroad3580]

As much as I’m canning, freezing, dehydrating, I still enjoyed watching this! Hats off to you for the volume you put up. Got some old tips from this, too!

[@kedeglow2743]

Another wonderful video! Than you for sharing it with us. So far this summer I've done 65 quarts and 19 pints of tomato sauce, 7 pints of tomato marmalade, 18 quarts of dry-canned potatoes, 9 quarts and 34 pints of sweet corn, 6 quarts of corn chowder base, and I don't even know how many quarts of pulled pork (guessing 18?). Busy, busy, busy!

[@chelinfusco6403]

Beautiful! You accomplished so much, yet homeschooling at the same time. Amazing. *Hugs*

[@elizaC3024]

Enjoy your pantry building time.❤ I know that you are ready for the blessing of a cellar filled with your hard work of canned goods, and garden fresh vegetables for winter storage. Thank you for bringing us along for this. 😊

[@argeliaanchondo9907]

Thank you for the videos I can always count on your videos. I have can 3 times I’m. This month I can’t believe my self I can salsa today all day and yesterday peach jam and half peaches two weeks before. You are such inspiration. God bless you my friend.and your beautiful family.

[@bec0181mine]

Your channel is truly my favorite to watch on the regular. Thanks for the inspiration and motivation to try more.

[@julieemig432]

Apple chutney is great on pork chops

[@GrandmatoRVSGCM]

So excited to see you got peaches! I just picked 3 bushels of peaches off my mom’s dwarf peach tree! Never thought of salsa! That will be my project tomorrow! Can’t wait to see your other peach recipes! There are still probably 5 more bushels of peaches left on her tree!

[@jscasecase471]

I’m definitely going to try the apple chutney. Looks and sounds delicious. I keep saying I have enough on the shelves. My jars are full but then I watch one of your videos and say, “I’ve got to try this”. Thanks for the encouragement.

[@threerivershomestead]

Hope you enjoy

[@oliviaayala1219]

My dad was a canner, he and his dad used to put it on bread at meals. He would make chutney and chow chow. I believe the reason for the different colored vegetables was for a pretty presentation, he would put them in the small fancy jars and would gift them out. My ex. used to put either of them on his tacos, he liked the savory ones more than the sweet. Until next time much love 💖💖

[@moniquefuselier7711]

Why are volunteer plants so delightful?! What a productive week! Hope the school "year" is a blessed one!

[@carriem7832]

My husband likes cream of celery soup in his tuna or chicken casserole. So I cook up a large portion of celery in chicken broth then I purée it because we prefer smooth soup and then I freeze it…..comes time to make the soup I add butter to a pan and warm the celery purée in it then add cream and butter and seasonings to taste. It’s good when you add noodles to it and sprinkle some cheese on it when served….makes a good winter lunch along with crusty bread to dip in the soup. Have you ever made cinnamon candy apple sauce….my littles loved it…..

[@stacycole1935]

We’re having the exact same thing happening in our garden in Eastern Iowa. Poor tomatoes but wonderful peppers. Your salsa looks so good.

[@ameliahecker4230]

I just enjoy your way of life so much. Precious family and you are so smart. I will try making cherry lime jelly with the cherry pits I was going to throw away. Thank you for the inspiration!

[@susanmiller7935]

Wow nice volunteer pumpkins. I’ve tried for the last few years to grow some but the squirrels like to eat them when there young. I don’t mind sharing but I wish they would leave me at least one.😊

[@leslierm.6732]

Another great video. Thank you Jessica, for all these preservation ideas. I have lots of peaches so I will definitely be making the peach salsa. It sounds delicious. Gods blessings 🙏

[@Jaclyn111]

Cream of celery soup(?) You can freeze it! And use it as needed! Use it for a sauce on meatballs or pasta...anything you want really I love the pickled celery idea! I gotta try that!!!

[@bonnie5601]

Good Morning, Jessica! You were very busy this week! I only have 3 people in my house so my canning demands are less but I still have fruits I canned from a couple of years ago and am adding different ones to can so I can make fruit salad. I know you’ll be thrilled to have your jars in the basement all organized. Have a Blessed week you and all.

[@rachaelv1140]

I just did two boxes of peaches. That was a lot of work, but I know it will be worth it this winter. Apple, peach sauce is one of my favorites.

[@bettyadkisson1681]

I'm trying pineapple plum jam I'm just finishing up in the half box of the plums and will use the juice from the pits for mixed fruit jelly,peach apple,pineapple and plum . And my best jam is black raspberry jam.

[@suedalimonte7863]

You are such an inspiration. I wish I had someone like you to learn all this from when my kids and I were younger. Many blessings to you and your family.

[@lynsmith2698]

Great video. So many delicious looking recipes. Regarding chutney, I grew up eating chutney. I am 65 and still make my great grammas green tomato chutney. We grew up eating it as a condiment to meat. Especially beef or pork or moose. The nice things about chutney you can make it out of anything, anyways great video Jessica, thanks 🌷🇨🇦

[@pennyyager6123]

The freeze dried pineapple sounds delicious. I saw on Living Traditions Homestead that you can get an updated insert for the medium freeze dryer that holds 5 trays. You just have to contact Freeze Right.

[@wandafigueroa6281]

Super excited to see the new cellar ❤❤❤❤❤

[@wvnanaskitchenandgarden]

Jessica I do believe you’re a very very blessed momma ❤ I honestly don’t know how you do everything you do in a day, I keep my 13 month old granddaughter 2 days a week and it seems like my entire day is devoted to her and entertaining her. Now when I was younger with only one baby I could do a lot in a day (multitasking), but now that I’m older I guess I’m totally out of practice of doing things with a little one.

[@Messier45_Pleiades]

I really enjoy these videos, especially the canning and cooking videos.

[@lulamamie8524]

You KNOW 😮 I just realized that David has not shown us one of his baking clips in a long while 😳 👨‍🍳 ❤ What is he creating these days??? 🍪 🧁🎂🍨 🍕🍔🥗?? I would love to see something he has made when he is ready to share 🤩🎈 Thank You David!!

[@wholenewperspective]

I love this. I was going to pressure can my celery but now I think I will pickle it. Never thought about pickling celery. My family loves peach scrap jelly. Great inspiration.

[@karincole6372]

I love the kitchen "mess" this time of year too! Taking a moment to realize how blessed we are when the counters are full of fresh produce is something we share. I usually do your challenge in September because that's when the bulk of things roll in for us. This year everything is very early so I'm doing it right along with you! Thanks for sharing with us!

[@adawatson]

We used to make chutney with yellow cling peaches (when I lived in South Africa} and they are delicious with curry or with lamb cooked on a "braai" (open fire barbeque). They are delicious grilled on the braai served with lavender ice cream.

[@susu0224]

Bless you and your family Jessica. The videos are spot on, I'm so grateful the way you break it down:) I'm a beginner in preserving and I've watched many videos on you tube. Yours always make me feel like I'm doing it right, and it seems you get all the details in as you're moving along with all your home projects or preserving & canning plus raising that tribe of yours:) Great kids learning from great parents! Thank you for sharing.

[@annaking9213]

Really enjoyed.

[@Challway]

I amazed at the love in your family. I really enjoy watching. My Exhusbands family canned “Spiced peaches”. Really good.

[@angelarothbauer8096]

The baby is absolutely adorable

[@JodieBanner-z3j]

I can celery with tomato when I have a lot of celery. It’s great for pot roasts and soups and I use it to make a vegetarian lentil stew.

[@pattyk101]

If you don't mind some sweetness in your chicken or turkey salad, a tablespoon of chutney is wonderful! Maybe more if you're making more than a pound of salad or so.

[@michelleprater662]

I just finished Apple Chutney for the first time. I had apples , peppers, and onions that needed used so, after watching your video I made Chutney. Thank you for the idea.

[@samanthabloggins1775]

Wow!! I love the colors in your pots before the food is cooked! I can just imagine the aromas coming out of your kitchen! Thank you Jessica!

[@battlearmanda]

I've been working on doing smaller projects this year due to seeing how they add up on your channel. I'm so inspired by your attitude of incremental preservation. I did four small projects yesterday, including preserving some "waste" pepper pulp into dehydrated pepper flakes. Thank you for the inspiration!

[@villagesteader3552]

If you’ve never tried braised celery, you should try it. You braise it in chicken stock. We love it as a hot vegetable with roast chicken.

[@delindawilliams3935]

I seriously love your channel.

[@destinyandpurpose]

Loved your video! I have some peaches that I am working on, made my first ever Zesty Peach BBQ Sauce! I decided to make a Cranberry Peach Conserve , and the rest will be canned up for my shelves, I think. I might try a peach salsa, yours so looked good and my tomatoes did not do well this year. Love watching your children help in the kitchen. Thanks for sharing, God bless!

[@kittyrichards9915]

Our peppers care not producing this year, just a few. Tomatoes are a mess, but I cut off the bad spots and sunburn area and make the best of them.

[@sura2047]

Great job with all the canning! The chutney looks so good! In my country we like go eat it atop of cheese and biscuits (you would call crackers), it’s so lovely. Even a few tablespoons added to meat dishes like hamburgers or meatballs, adds a real depth of flavour.

[@renamaemcdonald2075]

Wow! That's a lot of preserving! You work so hard but it's such a blessing to feed to your family ❤

[@aramintaverwys1934]

Hi Jessica 😊 We have made it to another beautiful Sunday. I pray that you are doing well and the family is smiling. You're a brilliant and strong woman!!!! Happy Home Church Day ❤ your Michigan Fan and Friend Araminta 🎉

[@journeywithnichole]

My goodness! You should change your channel name to Three Rivers Wonder Woman! Thank you for all the inspiration!!❤

[@jeanbrooks1617]

Made the apple tomato bbq sauce, wonderful! Thank you!

[@melaniemorris7757]

The chutney looks fabulous! I was gifted pears so I made pear/ cranberry chutney. Took the cores and made pear jelly. I love your " no waste" commitment. It's harder to do than you think! All the best to you and yours!

[@claudialeger3208]

Once again you reminded me of a forgotten recipe; peach salsa. I used to make often but as my family shrank and I moved to the city, I forgot how delicious and simple the recipe is So this afternoon I will source peaches and peppers to make a small batch. It is wonderful over pork chops or roasts but also over sausage to make a rich gravy to pour over rice or potatoes. Your kitchen seems to be exploding with goodness. Cannot wait to see how you will utilize the root cellar and cold storage. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and making my week.

[@jennyhackenberg]

I love watching and learning from your videos. I wish I had a freeze dryer but I only have a dehydrator which I have been using a lot. I just canned 5 pints of cheddar potato soup for my shelf. I an currently off work on medical leave but I got back to work next Tuesday the 26st so I am trying to can what I can and learn to do different things.

[@mylittleruralhomestead]

I'm learning so many new skills, and one more skill I want to learn is how to make my own vanilla extract. So much more to learn. I learn so much from your channel, thank you for always pushing me forward.

[@amyjones5660]

Thank you Jess!

[@NicoleHoltActress]

It is amazing to watch you provide all this delicious food for your family. It gives me hope that my garden will do better next season

[@cbass2755]

That chutney sounds delicious! Looks good too…..

[@kmiller6002]

That All looks Amazing... If I lived closer I'd come help 😉🤗🤗🙏 Kendra

[@connieatkins7390]

You are an incredible woman.