Cooking from Scratch: THE BIG LIST! The Secret to Your Success and Where to Begin

[@MennoniteFarmhouse]

Ap flour Vital wheat gluten Yeast Cornmeal Potato flakes Corn starch Rolled oats Powder sugar Baking soda Baking powder Sugar Molasses Vanilla extract Honey Coca powder Maple syrup Chocolate chips Raisins

[@MennoniteFarmhouse]

Soy sauce Wh. Sauce Lemon juice Vegetables base Beef and chicken base Olive oil Vegetable oil Butter Lard Vinegar white, apple, basemic Stocks Canned tomatoes crushed & paste Boxed onion soup mix Rice Pasta Beans Flax seeds Chia seeds Nuts Extracts and flavoring Maple almond and lemon Salt Black pepper Dehydrated onions Paprika Parsley Chives Oregano Cumin Dry mustard Tuimic Sage Bay leaves Basil Ketchup Mustard Peanut butter Thyme Steak sauce

[@TheKneadyHomesteader]

you are the best, sis!

[@americaneden3090]

@@MennoniteFarmhouse tfs❤👍!

[@paulacausey1088]

Thank you so much Heather for this list. It is hard when you’re just starting a pantry. I’m trying 😊❤️

[@mariae3990]

You know Heather, I have to say, you blow my mind! Why you ask? Easy! Who the hell else would make these types of videos just to be able to help out anyone and everyone! You have a heart of gold! And it shows!

[@TheKneadyHomesteader]

you are so sweet Maria! God lays it on my heart, when it's heavy I know it's something I can't be lazy about. Because, I can get lazy! hahaha But it nags at me. This video was naggin hard! LOL Lord, don't you know I just wanna lay around tonight and read a book and eat chocolate? hahaha Heather, DO THE VIDEO! hahaha These are the conversations I have with God. LOL

[@grandmasewhappyhomestead187]

Have to totally agree your heart is precious you really care about people. You really care about people learning and growing and capturing not only your passion but a passion in their own world of how to do things better and in new ways. I just want to say thank you. When I was younger like you you remind me a lot of me what the house busy a husband and kiddos and homeschooling a few. I love your homeschooling heart my youngest I homeschooled for 13 years. My oldest I homeschooled for a year-and-a-half. You just bring light and joy I think to anybody who encounters you. I just want to say bless you bless you bless you for all you do and I pray for you often and hope you have a fantastic day

[@lemurchick1965]

I think this is a beautiful example of paying it forward💕💕 you were once in “knead” and now passing your knowledge on to others. Good on you mama!! 💕

[@TheKneadyHomesteader]

thank you, Lemur. This is how GOD works. :) I am just of service. Thats the only way I can thank him for blessing me like he has.

[@mommas2470]

Sending much love and many prayers.

[@phyllisbell8698]

This video you have just done, is amazing. I applaud you. Young people today, need to know, but are not taught these basics. I am 72, and I have, and keep, every item you listed in stock, as I myself, over forty years ago, out of necessity, had to learn to cook from scratch. I was left totally on my own, to learn which supplies I needed to always keep on hand. Preparing a meal from scratch, with homegrown and processed, meats and vegetables, and homemade sides, without all the additives of factory processed, is so much healthier for you. Being self sufficient, in the kitchen, leaves one feeling proud, confident, and accomplished.

[@Ladytasya]

Phyllis Bell a lot of us have much to learn. I want to work in marketing research and there is so much to learn before I can even apply for a job. I am also learning how to can and preserve food. It seems like I don’t even have time to sit down. Right now, I am watching this video as I learn to code while also cooking. The only time I am not multitasking is when I am sleep.

[@susanrobinson408]

Phyllis, I'm 71 and I agree with you and Heather's list. These are all must haves!!

[@Moore2Lifepantrylovinprepper]

This is excellent Heather, honestly I am blessed to have you as my friend ❤️

[@TheKneadyHomesteader]

i love you. xoxo

[@laurieheimann9598]

You need to do a cook book or a how to start cooking from scratch book with your beginner recipes

[@TheKneadyHomesteader]

hahaha I am trying to figure out how I can get my handwritten recipes uploaded and in a pdf file for you guys. hahaha I have to have my husband to get on it!

[@amysvob3066]

yes an ebook~

[@Jessy-pk8fw]

Yes!!!!!

[@maryprather696]

I was thinking the same thing

[@jennifermcqueen7887]

Yes, a book, I will pre-order now😊, you know I love you sweet momma, I am so glad I printed some of your recipes when your website was up, your Sweet Baby Ray's BBQ sauce is always being made in our house. Thank you for this video it was very helpful. Big hugs and much love, thank you for all you do. You are truly amazing. 🤗😘❤😍😊 (Just FYI I found Molasses at our Dollar tree 👍)

[@Lantanana]

This is very interesting to me. I am 67, just retired, and I finally have the time and emotional energy to cook all of my food. It is an adventure. I try a new recipe 1-3 times a week, and am gradually working on a list of foods I will regularly cook. I am also adding the new foods to my grocery list gradually. It is a financial expense to get my kitchen stocked up. It is of course tons cheaper than eating out. I am really enjoying the adventure, and appreciate your video!

[@deannastevens1217]

You are such a Beautiful Spirit!! Thank You !! Thank You!!!!

[@xtreemmom]

Wonderful list. I love cooking from scratch. I would like to add a bag of potatoes. You can do so many things with them. Baked, fried, mashed, smothered, boiled, potato salad, etc. Great work Heather!

[@TheKneadyHomesteader]

potatoes....a staple for sure!!!!! now i want a loaded one. LOL

[@inapickle9153]

Awesome list. I have been trying to find the first shopping video you made and noticed a lot of missing oldies. I had suggested that first shopping video to a few of the newbies at the canning party. One of the girls told me that she couldn't find it. I will direct her here. I have gotten quite a few calls from others who now want to increase their pantry size recently because of what's going on in the world right now. This video is a great tool for newbies and us older folks alike. Thanks Heather and be safe.

[@janpresley3804]

Great list-good to have on hand. Prayers to you and your family🙏🙏🌻🌻❤️

[@thomasstone7207]

Bumble Bee Junction says hello ! I'm gonna get my wife to watch these with me. I learned to cook because she didn't know either and I was hungry. My first dish was after thawing out a pound of burger she said "there was nothing in there to make" I thought what about burgers??? So I cooked up the burger with and onion and made a "Shells and Cheese" and mixed it all together. Then I became the "COOK"

[@HomemadeHaven40]

Such a great video!! 8 years ago, we were newly married and broke. We lived on boxed foods, and then as the burden lifted and blessings came, I spent so much time learning to cook from scratch. Now I'm able to teach younger moms how to do this and build their food resources. You are certainly a blessing to so many

[@TheKneadyHomesteader]

THIS is amazing! I swear the more you give of yourself without expectation of getting anything in return, the more you receive! In ways you could never dream. It's incredible!

[@HomemadeHaven40]

@@TheKneadyHomesteader oh my gosh YES!! I have found a very deep rooted community in several channels. You ladies are amazing!!

[@sharoncunningham5730]

Heather you are so sweet. Your a gift to many people. I can't wait to start my own journey from scratch, love ya girl :-)

[@clmierau]

Excellent video Heather. Its not just the young Mama's that need this info. A lot of older women who never cooked and are now on a restricted budget need this too.

[@myalabamahome1125]

Heather, you have such a giving heart and a sweet spirit. :)

[@TheKneadyHomesteader]

awwww thanks Cami.

[@mommyof3471]

I found your channel 5 years ago just as you started. We were struggling financially and I got the wild idea to learn how to scratch bake! Your channel was a life saver and taught me so much. It helped give me the skills to get through our rough year of $150 a month grocery budget for a family of 5!

[@MidwestGirl]

This is great Heather. You're so thoughtful, kind and encouraging.

[@gramcracker1616]

VERY helpful video, Heather. I'm happy that you are passing along the knowledge and encouragement you received. Watching you in the kitchen is a joy, as you come across as calm, confident and capable!! xxoo

[@TheKneadyHomesteader]

thanks, Gram! Now, get me around something techie like a computer or phone and i melt and weep like a baby! hahaha

[@coral0991]

Thank you SO much for sharing this! I did not have this example growing up either and have found transitioning into wife life VERY difficult. Bless my sweet husband, I couldn’t have asked for a better life partner but he grew up with homemade dinners every night and I would love to raise our future family that way too. This is really inspiring to me, someone who didn’t have a mother showing or teaching these skills.

[@tinagossett70]

I wish someone would have given me a list like that 30 years ago! I’m 48, my mom didn’t know how to cook, I did okay but at 30 I could cook! Lol! I recommend everyone cook from scratch as often as possible. You will be able to tell the difference! Loved this video

[@susannminall7456]

You brought tears to my eyes. It was like you could read my mind. My youngest is a college student, my oldest son is disabled. I was a 911 dispatcher who suffered through throat cancer (I never smoked, ever) I lost my voice box. My line of work I need to be able to speak. As soon as my job found out what happened they let me go. I was placed on disability because my cancer just kept popping up in different places. So with medical bills and disability check only, we were strapped. Hot dogs, chicken legs and spaghetti, peanut butter and jelly, ugh. A true test for a mom is making some old foods that are in the house taste different and interesting and good for you. It was a tough 5 years but we pulled through. We are eating a little better. Watching videos of you, Perbain, Noreen's Kitchen, Bev from Our Half Archer Homestead, Suttons Daze, and Linda's Pantry. Teaching me to get back to basics and doing it all homemade was the difference and "I" got enjoyment out of it. Now I LOVE MY INSTANT POT, lol lol lol. Thank you so much, your videos not just helped with recipe, canning and dehydrating ideas...THEY KEPT ME SANE.

[@melboe6842]

I don't know your back-story, but this is such an encouragement to many who are trying to make ends meet. I'm married, no kids, and probably a bit older than you, but I love watching your videos - canning, baking, etc. Thanks for putting yourself out there.

[@michellechannell1219]

You are so helpful and such a blessing. Thank you for all of your videos. ☺

[@n.a.garciafamily]

OH my goodness! I have so very much missed that video (where Mason wakes up and looses his binky) where you list all the things! I watched it so many times for inspiration but didn't want to beg you for it

[@TheKneadyHomesteader]

hahahahaha!!!!! Thats an original! LOL I am so happy then that I made this! YOU were on my heart!

[@diannelecompte8922]

Great video I'm sure it will help so many. I'm 70 and was taught very young to cook from scratch not to mention we didn't have many packaged foods. You are such a kind and helpful young lady. You did teach me how to make bread, I tried for years and never could get it right so I gave up until I saw your video on breads and rolls, now I can make bread. Never to old to learn, thank you. I don't comment on every video but I watch and like all the videos. Hugs, Dianne

[@TheKneadyHomesteader]

never ever too old to learn, that is for sure!!!!! and I am so excited for you and your bread baking journey! there is something so beautiful about hand kneading bread. shaping it. beautiful!

[@gencamero]

You taught me some years back in how to make bread, rolls, the cornucopia. My family loves that I have been making fresh bread since watching your videos. Momma of 7 South Texas- blessings

[@pammicakes41]

You are a gift from God! So Blessed and always Share Your Blessings. Thank you so much.🙏❤️😇

[@TheKneadyHomesteader]

You are so welcome, Pam! God bless! xoxox

[@margaretbedwell58]

Heather you have outdone yourself with this one. It is difficult when you get in the store and there is a half an aisle of choices for one or two products. This gives beginners a place to start. This list is good for those young brides just starting out who maybe have never been in the kitchen and learning at Mom's knee, as well as those who need to cook from scratch for what ever reason. I would add a simple cook book to this list. A very good example of that is Dining on a Dime. Easy recipes to follow that even beginners who are clueless can follow and produce a meal they can be proud of. God Bless you for your caring heart.

[@daenaavila1382]

Thanks for doing what you do. You have opened up so many options for me.

[@Jessy-pk8fw]

Your amazing Heather!!! Love all your videos we need to get you more subscribers people need to know this! 💕💕💕💕💕

[@rosemarypetrongelli1384]

Heather, hi again, God bless, I bet it was a bad time, but you knew that something had to give. Since you were determined to start learning,the Lord sent you your friend to learn, and look how you have grew. Now you are teaching us thru uTube. Thank you for inspiring those who need a boost to learn from scratch. 🌹🌸❤️❤️👍💐🍀

[@a.minah_c3516]

What a great video and what a wonderful woman you are to take the time to make this list xx

[@mysexyeyes36]

I just wanted to say how much I love your channel. Over the years I have learned so much from you. From canning and bread making to new recipes. Thank you so much for taking the time to inspire all of your viewers. It is greatly appreciated.

[@spoetryqueen]

Look how God gave you the strength to change. Cooking is a journey when it isn't a gift. I commend you for all you do to help us get to the place we can do more in the kitchen.

[@hugstoyou7]

I just found you TODAY!!! I wasn't a big youtube watcher until about a year ago, although been a member for forever..lol Holy cow lady... I needed you a million years ago..lol :-)

[@MarysNest]

Hi Heather, Great video. And I am so with you...instant yeast and keep it in the freezer!! It lasts beautifully. And I am so with you on the lard...amen!! I also recently experimented and made my own vegetable bouillon which I dehydrated and made it shelf stable. And you can dry it in the oven, so you don’t need a dehydrator. And it’s so cheap to make. Basically 2 cups of sea salt and “clean out the crisper” of veggies! Mix it all together and chop it all up in a blender or food processor, then spread thinly on parchment paper and dry it in the oven at 175F. It’s great. Thanks for such a great list. You are such a sweetheart and a delight to watch!! Love, Mary❤️😘❤️

[@TheKneadyHomesteader]

ok, now i have to try this, Mary! haha

[@MarysNest]

And once it's dry just whirl it in the blender, etc....I did mine in a little coffee grinder - and voila! Powdered Bouillon! Add a tsp. to a cup of hot water and you have a great hot drink or a tablespoon to a soup pot for a soup base. It's so versatile! :-)

[@kingdomartist]

I made fudge brownies from scratch! I've never done that EVER! It was so easy, all basics from my pantry. Thank you for this video!

[@329crys]

Just putting this out there.. If you are new to this channel Heather will blow you away, with her kindness, gentle soul, and her knowledge of pantry building and baking bread. You quickly feel a part of her family, as well as her kitchen. I know I have learned everything I know from her. Not to mention her sweetest of kids and husband. Love the Conn family, follower since the very first Sam's haul with the pantry stock up❤️❤️❤️❤️😍😍😍😍

[@TheKneadyHomesteader]

hahaha this made my entire day! thank you! hahaha xoxooxox

[@329crys]

@@TheKneadyHomesteader so glad to hear❤️I have absolutely love watching the kids grow, and watching you change into your new adventure of homesteading. Huge blessings from Texas 🤠❤️

[@Suzismart]

Thank you so much. I have been wanting to get back to basics, feed my family from scratch and really didn't know where to start. My son is in remission 2 years from aggressive leukemia and we have become so mindful of what we are putting in out body. This has for sure given me a jumping off point. Thank you for all you do. God is so good all the time. Happy Easter.

[@nancysadewater964]

Great video Heather and a wonderful way to assist others on their journey.

[@donnarodriguez4755]

I just came across this vidio and I wish I had this information about 2 years ago when you did it. Holy cow! You are amazing. Such a giving heart for you to share all of this. Your journey has helped so many people. Love your videos. Girl - did you know you've done over 500 videos???? I'm watching every single one of them! You are a wealth of knowledge and you explain everything so well. Thank you! I watch you every day. God bless you and your family. Hope you are healing well and are on your way home soon.

[@wendywhittaker5176]

Wonderful!! My kids tell me; well I can just shop your basement mom... Lol yes I will share, but I point out you need to start your own... Keep these coming, our younger generation needs them..

[@juanitasparkes3374]

Heather, thank you for sharing! I often am surprised at how many people don't know how to cook from scratch. I take for granted how lucky I am to have grown up with my mom being of an older generation and teaching me how to do so many things other people my age ever learned for one reason or another. I try to make sure my kids learn to cook so they don't have to live off of deal convenience foods. I did want to point out that when buying honey, that you should always make sure it is 100% real honey, and if at all possible, local honey. It helps if you suffer from pollen allergies.

[@TheKneadyHomesteader]

it is such a blessing! my mom worked afternoon shift, so I was a latchkey kid from 3pm-1am. i never saw my mom except for saturday mornings and sundays, since she worked 6 days. my mom didnt cook from scratch. I wish they would bring back Home Economics to schools. It is a dying art. I lean so heavy on my fellow friends to learn from. I am grateful for what KZbin has taught me so I just simply pay it forward. 100% honey, YES! Isn't it sad we even have to mention that? I am very blessed, my oldest son has a friend who is a beekeeper. He and his wife make honey, and I am able to buy it in 3lb jars. Local. I eat a spoonful a day! It really does work!

[@chelle-shellparks1882]

You have such a good heart. Thank you for sharing this, I know how dear this is to your heart and I remember how tough it was on you and look at you know! Love you momma God Bless! Xoxo

[@TheKneadyHomesteader]

the only way to thank GOD for all he has given me, is to pay it forward. :)

[@chelle-shellparks1882]

Amen! I absolutely agree. He works through us always. Xoxo

[@TheKneadyHomesteader]

Amen. xoxo

[@Dadsmimi]

Lovely!! Just wanted to add a note about lard. Lard and Leaf Lard are two very different things nutritionally. I am now finding Leaf Lard at my butcher! Also you may want to add a warning about cooking from scratch: your family will never want you to stop!! Thank you for all you share!😘

[@TXGardens6]

This is such a helpful video to those just starting on their from scratch journey! My husband keeps bugging me to do local classes as there are so many that were just not raised to cook from scratch/meal plan or be frugal. I personally love the challenge of seeing a product and thinking "I bet I can do that cheaper and better." :)

[@TheKneadyHomesteader]

YOU SHOULD!!!!!! I see so many younger moms now craving to know how to do this! its almost like getting back to our roots. I bet you would be a blessing to so many!

[@TXGardens6]

@@TheKneadyHomesteader That is what he keeps telling me...."God gave you a gift, so walk in your calling." I am so glad to see more wanting to learn. :)

[@hometowntohomesteadgalgard707]

You are such a doll! A sweet spirit!

[@prayingitup3297]

Praying you and your family UP, sweet Heather!

[@epayne]

I'm just starting out myself. This video is so helpful. I really appreciate it 🖤

[@susan3200]

Cooking from scratch is healthier too! Processed food is full.of sugar, GMO'S, and fake food colorings(which are horrible, cancer causing crap!) I liked your video! Tip, store your flour in the fridge, that way any bugs or bug eggs in your flour will die! I learned that from an elderly man at the thrift store. My journey to.us eating from scratch and healthier was due to my bf getting cancer. It's gone now and since the journey began....we have learned SO MUCH! Great video!!! Loved the tips on what to have on hand and in stock - it's true, it is cheaper to make your own, and healthier!

[@shesacamper1497]

Awesome list Heather on what's needed to be able to cook from scratch.

[@TheKneadyHomesteader]

thanks, Mama! :D

[@brendacollins9272]

Great list! I went and looked through my pantry and there was nothing thing I could add. I was if the generation that was taught to cook from scratch and I passed it on to my girls now they put me to shame.

[@TheKneadyHomesteader]

I hope I remembered everything! LOL

[@stephaniehill655]

God bless you my dear sister

[@m.c.1933]

Heather I remember the video where you had the original list and you and Matt went shopping . I was blessed to learn from 3 great women my grandma my mom and aunt I learned to cook and can .I've always had to cook from scratch pre package is so expensive and often times not so tasty I couldn't tell you when the last time we ate fast food was I know at least 2 years or more ago. God Bless keep the videos coming.

[@judithniles2827]

I guess I was blessed to have a great mother who taught me how to cook from scratch at the age of 8. When I was 12 I was cooking everything, now I can cook, but only from scratch. Thanks mom.

[@survivinglife__unplugged]

Yes to everything on this list. They're all very important. 😊 I don't use vegetable shortening either.

[@TheKneadyHomesteader]

Bev from Our Half Acre Homestead taught me about lard many moons ago. hahaha

[@survivinglife__unplugged]

@@TheKneadyHomesteader my mom always used lard. They used to render it from the pigs we raised. Shortening is kinda scary when you read about it lol.

[@lynnerickson758]

Thank you I use to cook alot by scratch my kids got older and I got out of the habit. Couldn't remember all I had. Your list was such a big help. You are a great mentor. Thanks again 😄

[@susankeyes5566]

Love your videos and yes would love for you in your spare time (whenever you decide to give up sleeping)to publish an online cookbook Hint: I never throw away my vegetable cuttings after cutting onions, carrots, celery, mushroom ends, asparagus ends.,etc. I throw into a large freezer bag and keep in freezer until the end of the month. Place all into a soup pot and cover with water bring to a boil and cook for about 1-1/2 to 3 hours. Drain and discard the softened vegs. Cool the liquid and place in ice cube or soup cube trays (I have the silicone kind) Freeze then pop out and put into freezer bag. They are super good to make soup with leftovers or add to rice in place of water. This way you cut down on waste and never waste one bit of the food you buy.

[@tonyaturner4081]

hi heather, I have watch you from the time you first started. how you have came a long way in all things you do. the young and old can learn so much from what you have been through. (me being one of the old) lol. you are a joy. thank you heather.

[@terrakocis6555]

I dehydrate my own garlic and keep it in canning jars. When you need garlic powder just grind some up. It very aromatic and omg the flavor is amazing. Onions can be done the same way and they taste amazing as well. I followed your instruction on the vanilla extract and omg amazing never going back to store bought. Same method can be applied to lemon and orang zest coconut ...whatever its all amazing!!!

[@momof2momof2]

I LOVE making potato bread, its so moist and soft and yummy. We have helped people struggling over the years, and when I buy them groceries (we don't give money, ) I always include a 10 lb bag of potatoes, a bag of rice, pasta, salad mix or lettuce, fresh or frozen chicken, and ground beef, kielbasa sausage, pasta sauce, bread, a block of cheese, a box of cereal, milk, coffee, sugar, flour or baking mix, eggs, and condiments. Enough to feed them 3 meals a day for 2 weeks. It's amazing how this helps. If I work hard at finding the best prices, it costs about $50 to $60. tfs 🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼

[@donnaburrows8686]

Thank you, Thank you, Thank you! This is so helpful, love ALL of your videos. So happy I have found your Chanel, sending hugs from Australia xxx

[@dannamirza6628]

This made my heart ache a little. There was a time when I "did what I could" and ate a LOT of hot dogs and spaghetti. But as American's we truly have no CLUE how blessed we are, even when it's just Hot Dogs in tomato sauce for supper. I live in Pakistan right now and I miss home SO VERY MUCH, but have come to see for myself what "poor" really is. If you have somewhere to sleep in peace, if you have ANYTHING that can fill your stomach, if your shoes are not tied together at the top by one string that you keep having to replace and if your children are still giggling and laughing, instead of constantly worrying about helping Mamma feed their brothers and sisters, you are far better off than 3/4's of the worlds population today. You have a genuine heart for others and it shows so clearly when you post these types of videos. I love watching your videos regardless of what they are, honestly. It makes me feel closer to home, in many ways. Keep giving, Heather. You will never be "without" because your "stores will be blessed to overflowing" with all the good you spread around. Be blessed.

[@OurTinyHomestead]

I agree with all pantry staples you mentioned! They are all the things we keep as well. One thing I would like to add is whole oats can be used to stretch ground hamburger.

[@TheKneadyHomesteader]

i did not know that!!!!

[@BethJacksonkd4ypb]

Thank you for making this video. You did great.

[@TheKneadyHomesteader]

thanks Beth!!!!

[@merlene8178]

This is a great list for someone starting out. It also leaves room for personal taste. My personal flavor booster is hot sauce (because I like some spice). This can be in the form of Tabasco types or sirracha types. I use it in most savory dishes, even eggs. Used sparingly my family doesn't even know it's there, but that the dish tastes good😋

[@melodyrose9904]

A heart of gold you have Heather and ty for your amazing videos

[@debystein]

Heather, you have been such an inspiration to me. I bought a Pullman bread pan after watching you use yours, and started making my own bread. My husband is crazy about my homemade bread and it's saving us so much money. Love you, and thanks for all you do.

[@TheKneadyHomesteader]

Deb, you and your hubby are the reason I still do KZbin! hahaha xoxoxoxox So much love to you guys!

[@chrisb5391]

What a wonderful video for those who need the help in figuring out where to start living a better and healthier lifestyle. I am a grandmother who learned to cook from scratch and can at the age of 12. I learned to sew and made my own clothes and my dauthter's when she was growing up. And then I became "modern" and forgot what I learned. Then came the internet and KZbin! I love it! There is so much to learn. You and others who are paying it forward are a real blessing. I have been back in the zone for 5 years now. I just wish that more of the "millennials" would take to heart that everything is not about fast food and supermarket prepared foods. Thank you Heather. How is Matt? I miss hearing his laugh. You two were the first couple I followed on KZbin. You were making soap late at night. LOL. Peace and blessings.

[@cherylmeredith2248]

I'm keto so many of these things are off limits to me, but this is such great information that I pinned it to my HELPFUL category to share with others. Thanks!

[@christinemcconnell3753]

When younger, my kids did not like onions. Bought dried minced onions. They kept longer than fresh and only ingredient was onions. Black pepper was a no no so used white peppr. Caution...it is much stronger than black. My Sweedish mother-in-law, an avid cook, found that the hard way when caring for my kids during a family emergency. The kids still talk about the fire engine hash browns.

[@TheKneadyHomesteader]

HAHAHAHAHA legendary hash browns! LOL

[@suevandenhoek1857]

When I plan to make a batch of bread, I cook a mid sized pan of oatmeal and add it to my dough. It's amazing!

[@TheKneadyHomesteader]

my next bread i am baking will be a Michigan Maple Oatmeal Bread. yes girl!!!!!!!YES!!!!! haahaha

[@suevandenhoek1857]

Ohhhh... That sounds wonderful! Do you plan to video the process? Please?!?

[@SweetlyHome]

Thank you for this list! I was mentally checking off what I have in my pantry in comparison to this list. I love cooking from scratch and it has come in very handy as my husband has been laid off for five months. 💕

[@orlandl.blanchard5423]

Continuing to watch your playlist.

[@deannastevens1217]

Excellent Excellent Video!!! So much of these I would be recommending too. So many are so important!!!

[@sharonneahring9283]

Awesome video! A fun idea for bridal showers is to put together a basket of some of these basic ingredients and a few tried and true recipes, add a couple of wooden spoons, kitchen towels ect. I also put together a recipie box for a sister ,who never really cooked ,of the family favorites we made growing up.

[@TheKneadyHomesteader]

I LOVE THIS IDEA!!!!!

[@yvonnejohnson2109]

Heather I remember when you did your video on buying staples to start cooking from scratch. Thank you for sharing this video.

[@TheKneadyHomesteader]

over 5 years ago now! can you even believe it? LOL thanks for sticking with me through my journey. xoxo

[@annabutler4326]

Great video, Heather. I love your old cooking videos. Me and my daughter cooked a roast for Christmas for the first time and I told my daughter let me go look at Heather past video and see now this is done and it came out delicious. God bless you and your family.

[@TheKneadyHomesteader]

you are an OG Original! WOOHOO! :D hahaha thank you!!!!!

[@kippaseo8027]

Another great item to always keep is Jiffy corn muffin mix and Jiffy biscuit mix. You can make muffins comic deserts, casseroles and so many other cheap things

[@eileenpalumbo6578]

Thank you so much Heather. This is so helpful. I am going to share this video with all the young gals just starting out who are on a limited budget. God Bless you.

[@rowenaphilbeck1919]

Awesome video. Your ingredients are right on. I'm sure this will help lots of other people and things I have in my pantry. Now that I'm on my own and fixing to retire. I really want to save money and also eat better. I do make alot from scratch and want to make more. I want to get my bread making better so I don't have to buy bread. Thanks so much !!!

[@deborahpelletier4573]

God bless you

[@BrooklyngirlLovesCrochet]

Hello Gorgeous!!! Thank u for another great, practical and helpful video!! You are such a blessing to us all! God bless you!❤

[@TheKneadyHomesteader]

GOD Bless you too, sistah!

[@christinemcconnell3753]

You tube is a bounty of easy to use recipes and money savings ideas. I am a senior citizen and still learning.

[@TheKneadyHomesteader]

there is so much knowledge here in youtube land! you can even learn from the oopsi mistakes!

[@carolO22]

Excellent video!!!! This is a gift ❤️🎁 Thank you so much, sweet Heather 🙏🏻❤️🙏🏻

[@TheKneadyHomesteader]

You are so welcome! Glad it was helpful to you!!!!

[@tammypurtee8770]

For graduation gifts we give an empty cookbook with a recipe from us as a starter and when I remember I tell the kid's mother to ask guests to bring a recipe with them to add to the book. It's a great motivator and starter for a young person. Naturally we give them a cash gift as well. They need to buy ingredients after all. lol

[@TheKneadyHomesteader]

I LOVE THIS SO MUCH!

[@imaginethat8673]

I absolutely love this video. I have watched it over and over again. You are amazing. I can not wait to start cooking from scratch that is how inspiring you are. As a single mom working full time and going back to school I need something that will help me keep costs down and prevent the "freshman thirty". I might be crying the first month too because I really dislike not knowing how to do something but knowing others have gone through the same will be much easier. Thank you for sharing. I've already watched a ton of your other videos. Off to watch more with a pen and paper in hand to take notes!

[@TheKneadyHomesteader]

If you cry, hit me up! 😆❤️ I will console you and cheer you on. You got this, Mama!!!!👏🏻💪🏼

[@PrepperPotpourri]

Excellent primer. Thank you!

[@TheKneadyHomesteader]

thanks, Mama! :D

[@reallifehomemaking3679]

Can you maybe give a list of what could be make from the pantry stables? I think that would be very helpful.

[@bettypierce8050]

I am playing continuously including the commercials and going back and clicking like and making a one word comment.

[@vickiey4561]

Great job! This was a wonderful video! I also cook from scratch, it is the way my mom taught me. There were four kids to feed as I was growing up and scratch cooking was the only choice. We also had a huge garden which I called our “ babysitter “ because while my parents worked we had to take care of the garden. Then we helped with the canning of the veggies! I still cook from scratch and can a ton of food . I’ve never been one to buy packaged food because of the cost and fillers in them. I understand why people buy prepared/ packaged food because of the convenience and or just not know where to start cooking meals from scratch. It can be daunting if you have no one to teach you. I was fortunate that I learned from my mom because I am unable to work right now and my canned goods and home cooking has saved us! We rarely eat, maybe 3-4 times a year which also helps out. We also do not mind eating leftovers either!

[@gracefulcat68]

thanks for sharing your list... i'm sure people will find it helpful to have a starting place!

[@marieparks5674]

So nice, I agree with all your list. God bless

[@TheKneadyHomesteader]

God Bless, Marie!

[@snowlilly432]

Thank You for this video. I do know how to cook and bake, i have to say i learned a couple of things watching your video. You really are a good person to do this video to help people out.

[@TheKneadyHomesteader]

thank you for the kind words, Maryann! xoxo

[@debbiecrouch709]

Great information Heather your honesty will always be a blessing in someone’s life, and has been in mine as well.

[@kidsnews294]

You are an angel sweet lady ❤️I’m older, family is now smaller, But I will tell you what probably would be really helpful and I’ve seen some subscribers ask you, I would be curious and would love to know some meals that you prepare that are on the very economical side. Again you are for sure sweetheart thank you

[@donnacobb701]

Thanks Heather info was such a resource for those who are on their "from scratch" journey.

[@TheKneadyHomesteader]

blessings to you, Donna!

[@kardiaheart]

This is great sugar. I always use crushed tomatoes because then you don't have to wait for it to get thick. Unfortunately I have to make my own stock because hubby is allergic to celery and there is not a box or bottle of stock out there that I've found that doesn't have it in it. I love the list. Have added to mine now as I forgot some things. Thanks Heather!!

[@yoopercouple3971]

Loved this video. I was surprised to see I have most of those things already. But, I know the other things I need. Seasonings are huge in our house. I have drawers, and cabinets full of seasonings. Lol I love that you are so helpful, and go into why you need these things. You gave me an idea with the onion soup mix. I usually use it for stews, but I'm going to try it in my hamburgers the next time. Thank you so much, for sharing this!!!!! 💗💗💗

[@TheKneadyHomesteader]

I am a seasoning hoarder. LOL so many! I can not wait to make my own blends this fall with my herbs.