Costco Haul, 3 Month Pantry Restock | Growing Winter Greens

[@sharonlock6452]

Hi from ashby de la zouch Leicestershire in the uk . I love your content on you tube . Long may you continue to upload x

[@amberthistle2803]

I'm in the US and we use big bags of pelleted horse bedding that we get at our local Tractor Supply Co. They are around $7 USD. Not sure if you have TSC in your area but if you have a farm store you might be able to find something similar. It's just wood pressed into pellets, the same as some pellet cat litters that are sold here

[@LouiseBaril]

I'm impressed. You are the only person apart from me that plants tomato plants that way, by removing the two first leaves and planting up to the part of the stem... They make for such healthier and stronger plants. Way to go. I'm jealous of the grow room. Nice job. ♥

[@simoneclarke5104]

It is so wonderful to be able to watch a Canadian KZbin channel. Our Costco (in Manitoba) has very similar prices, but we still feel that we save a lot shopping there. Thank you for all the great content🥰💖

[@dianehall5345]

Good morning Chelsea from our NH farm. Thanks for sharing your grocery haul. You have reminded me to contact my neighbor to make a Cosco run to Nashua. Like you, it is quite the trip, but so worth it. We have a new 7 month old rescue kitten. For litter I use a combination of plain sawdust, pelleted horse sawdust and pine litter pellets. As we only have one cat, I clean it out twice a day. No smell, all natural. I just bought a S/S Seaside cat water fountain. It is super quiet and she loves it! Non-organic 3 romaine package was $4.99 this week at a local store. Good that you are growing greens indoors. Great project! Looks like we are in for a round of snow storms starting tonight, Monday and Wednesday. Getting our barn work done ahead and preparing to be snug at home with little Muffin-Stuffin. She follows me around and keeps me company. Muffin has lots of toys and we will enjoy playing with her this weekend. ~ Diane

[@micheldaw]

We've been hoping for a new video. We checked the channel at lunch (EST) and there was nothing new, and lo and behold, 30 minutes later, here we! Thanks for this!

[@kellyhinson4221]

You will love those Pyrex bowls. I have a similar set and they are perfectly sized. Just don't microwave the lids or put them in the dishwasher, the package says it's safe but the lids warp really easily.

[@notthecheshirekat2596]

Thank you for this comment! I was wondering what I did wrong with my lids, I put them in the dishwasher since the package said that was perfectly fine and they came out warped, concave, twisted-just all sorts of misshapen. They still work and seal tightly on the bowls, but it’s a bit more difficult to get them on now and they just look ugly. Another lesson learned the hard way for me. 😊

[@leanneerickson6034]

Watching this gave me a moment of nostalgia when you showed the Magic Baking Powder. It's thr same brand my mom always used, but a a Canadian (Alberta) who has lived in the states for 20 years, I don't see the same brands from my childhood. This is one of the reasons I follow you, is love for my homeland.

[@emmyroest-borger8398]

I use blinds to make labels for many years, work very fine for me.

[@brianandtamiolson2330]

Can’t thank you enough for your honesty and your transparency it really gives me perspective being in California as a 9B and it really helps me to understand and appreciate the differences between places states, countries, and households,etc.

[@tiffanyandchris]

Wood pellets are amazing kitty litter, we trained our two maine coons to it and have never looked back! When cleaning, we use the compostable/broken down pellets around trees on the property and throw the feces in the garbage.

[@kiwimum210]

Re cat litter Down here in Australia I get a bedding called horse mate it is a pine pellet so you may be able to find something similar up there. We made a litter box out of two plastic storage bins, one goes in the other and the top one has holes in the bottom about 8mm big. When the cats pee the pine pellets turn to saw dust and drop to the bottom. Poop you just scoop out once a day if you find time. The pine pellets stop the smell pretty much 80%, and it is totally easy to deal with pine dust after...you'd be able to just put it under your trees.

[@brianandtamiolson2330]

It doesn’t matter whether it’s the grocery store Costco or a savings superstore everything is just grossly overpriced. Somethings I get it and I make excuses for why it’s so high but the reality is we all can’t keep up that pace for much longer. I went to the grocery store which I do once a week I normally I spend about $100 for 3 people. We are all creatures of habit so of course I buy the same stuff same staples I walked out of there it was $250. I decided to come home and rethink my meals yet still making them tasty. I’m going to try for the first time to make my own bread more sandwich rolls. You make it look so easy but I did buy a bunch of instant yeast on Amazon and I have a large Quantity of flour from Costco. I have room for some epic fails, but I have nothing to lose and I am excited to try.

[@lynhanna917]

Follow a good basic recipe, make sure it can rise in a warm draft free area and don't forget the salt ( flour needs salt). And you will have great bread. I bought cast iron bread pans, the bread never burns but these pans are for bread only. I just brush the crumbs out. Over time your bread will taste better because the pans are bread only. Everything else gets cooked in the glass and tin loaf pans. This info came from the best bread baker on our block 60 years ago.

[@Bev437Sqn]

​@@lynhanna917 thanks for the advice

[@callsign.Noctra]

Get a sourdough starter going for when you run out of yeast that way you can make bread without yeast. It’s super easy! Bread products were the first thing I stopped purchasing and just making myself. Tortillas were next.

[@kathaleenrossi9577]

I use Jenny bakes bread, it always co.mes out good and it is basically the same recipe that are on other videos. I add a tsp of sugar to the recipe and warm the bowl by rinsing it in warm water.

[@theroadhome_Liz_Summers]

The sourdough book that Chelsea shows in the prior video (I think prior ... her first sourdough) is my favorite and I think the BEST beginner or otherwise. I've been baking sourdough for over 7 years ... bought the book 2-3 years ago and made quite a few of the recipes with no failures. One of the keys is water. I have excellent well water which is not treated with anything. I know that is not typical and I think from answering questions/troubleshooting with beginners, water can be problematic in inhibiting good bacteria growth which is what makes the rise. For commercial yeast - make sure it is "good" as in active and you can google ways to test it which are different depending on the type. Another good blog for bread is AlexandraCooks. She has a lot of both yeast and sourdough recipes ... all very simple with good instruction, photos and some videos. ***Edited to add: pay more attention to what the recipe says to look for: feel, smell, look vs time tables. And I know that Chelsea said she doesn't like scale measuring (weight vs volume), but scale is far more accurate, you use less utensils and recipes are easier to modify (halve, double, triple, etc.)

[@homesteadwannabee4253]

I started watching your channel when you built the green house. My, how time flies. Blessings ~

[@sandraengstrand2784]

Oh the kittens are soooooo cute!!! ❤🐾🐾

[@elizabethlink3993]

💚 Costco Haul, thanks for sharing. Those kittens are so cute. That stainless grow room rack does fit perfectly and You have up-potted tomato seedlings in January-Hurray! 💚

[@MrRKWRIGHT]

Good afternoon Chelsea What a haul. Everything looks absolutely delicious. I do believe my f favorite item is that jar of garlic stuffed olives - and that avocado oil spray is the perfect and healthy alternative for frying up a pound or two of bacon. The kittens are looking great. Also, I'm glad to see you're making progress with growing those winter greens.

[@ChristinasPaperCreations]

We have always had garlic bread (what you’re calling toast) with pasta Dishes. They also sell it in the grocery store in the freezer and it’s called sliced garlic bread. I’m in Florida

[@suehartwigsen1655]

Chelsea I just wanted to let you know that I have gone back and watched your videos from the very beginning. I enjoyed them so much.

[@LittleMountainRanch]

Thank you so much!!

[@iartistdotme]

It made me so happy to see all those sweet tomatoes tucked into their new beds. I've got seeds to start tomorrow and seeing your success made me so excited to work on this. Sure is coming together nicely.

[@meluvs2read]

Radish leaves can be used similarly to those greens and in many of the same ways you'd use beet and turnip greens or carrot tops. Used raw, radish greens make a peppy pesto, a flavorful swap for lettuce in sandwiches, and a great addition to the salad bowl.

[@canadiangirl2966]

Yes radish greens have a peppery taste and are awesome in salads. They also fry up really nice. I put them in with spinach and swiss chard.

[@carissalizotte8977]

I got an AMAZING head lamp off Amazon. Plug into the wall to recharge and it’s so bright!! Multiple settings and I use it daily. Have had it for years now

[@rachellepollock9877]

I love your videos and look forward to more of them. There is something soothing about your and your videos.

[@annabates6367]

I've switched to a walnut shell cat litter - and it's the best I've found for keeping smells down and for clumping. It seems to last pretty well too.

[@melissawright4040]

Those cabnets are wonderful for whatever reason you use it for. I had one when I was in my apartment and I still have it. I passed it on to a family friends youngest. She will be moving out on her own.

[@lindastrous5243]

Love the cart. Glad it has wheels.

[@annamaria8755]

I learn something from you every video you put out. Thank you!

[@theroadhome_Liz_Summers]

Those kittens 😍! I am a 1 human household (me, my English Shepherd Emmett and my cat Oscar ) and am always amazed that I still find helpful things even with a grocery haul that is far beyond my needs 🤣... still, I get ideas ... I am 67, self-employed and still working, but thinking about my retirement budget and how I will adjust my food budget to fit. I am a scratch cook, sourdough baker (7 years ... bread, crackers, rolls, buns ... everything and Emelie's book is my favorite also). I don't garden except for micro greens and herbs ... I just do not love it and in my area of NW Montana we have a LOT of wonderful family organic farms/ranches/dairy. Bottomline, I think I can fit support of local farms/ranches into my budget. In my situation, I have time and significantly less volume requirements, but the haul helped me think about things I can put together to keep my pantry stocked with variety. Now ... the headlamps ... I have 4 for just me: 2 in the house, 2 in the car. I have been going USB rechargeable not only for headlamps but for other items as they are available. I am finding the current USB rechargeables powerful and long lasting. The headlamps are much lighter and stay on my head better than the heavier battery types. Thank you for sharing all that you do!!

[@topherjoe1]

Forget the paper pellets, get pine pellets, cheap and they neutralize smells. They turn to sawdust when wet, easy to sift out good pellets from used so you save money. Can compost. You can purchase in feed stores as equine pellets. If they can absorb horse pee, goat pee, imagine how well they will work for cats lol. Game changer and, because the ammonia is immediately absorbed and neutralized, it is healthier for the cat when in use.

[@botanicalbecca8443]

We love our Costco runs! (Minnesota, USA) They really do have the best prices on organic groceries for large families/folks looking to buy in bulk. Thanks for sharing your haul! Love that stainless steel kitchen cart. 👏🏼

[@lynhanna917]

I know at one time there was an issue with the blinds and kids "chewing" on them and injesting chemicals that were harmful. I think your food grade container is the better way to go. The only good use i have found for the blinds is to protect edges when painting around baseboards, door frames etc. I detest having to use painters tape.

[@johnensminger7675]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts with us! That is so neat that you are able to do all that ! I agree...things are crazy expensive! God bless! Enjoy your content!

[@chrissyfrancis8952]

We use vanilla & dark brown sugar in just about everything. In July 2021 I started my vanilla with a 1/2 gallon of spiced rum & we just had to renew it this December(there’s only 3 of us!) However, it makes perfect gifts. I bought a case of spice bottles with 2 types of tags, then 4 ounce flasks with restaurant type lids that, & 8 ounce flip top bottles. So I have several sized bottles to disperse all the extracts I have soaking. I also have been working on a 1/2 jar of vanilla sugar. I used a lot of beans to start it & have been able to add about 10 pounds of sugar using those beans. All of that is much cheaper then buying extracts & better!

[@barbaranielsen2888]

I have the same SS cart on wheels in my outdoor kitchen! I love it! Great info. Great channel! I am going to try planting green peas that I use for split pea soup!

[@erikalouwrens3992]

Oh! I was just relaxing into your video when you said that is it!

[@lizdillon1277]

I love that you buy organic as much as you can, better for your children

[@carolwhisenhunt7504]

I love your grocery hauls. You get good stuff.

[@memack7674]

I love your KZbin as a Canadian. l love see the prices of food.. l am from Ontario. But wow, the food is so much more where you are. You're my favorite KZbin

[@wendykruk1288]

Love the little grow room and the cart is perfect

[@joannak4640]

I'm so happy about those tomatoes!! I can't wait to see them ❤️

[@loreenashaw-rash8147]

Radish greens are tasty in salads too if they don’t bulb up don’t hesitate to try them.

[@jmt7676]

Great haul. Cute kittens. You have inspired me to grow pea shoots. Thanks for sharing.

[@deborahwybou4285]

I also use dry peas from the grocery store for my micro-greens. Works great.

[@lynsmith2698]

Your grow room is fantastic. Love the new cart too, I have a similar one I use in my kitchen, so handy. Now I want to get my shelf set up and start growing things, 🤣💕. PS love your apron 🐝

[@kluanebickerton6681]

I cut up 4L plastic vinegar bottles for my plant tags. Using a small metal ruler and a Exacto knife. They work great and last year after year.

[@Bex-rg8pj]

Perfect size cart!

[@vickyprice1932]

So glad to see you back today. It is so good to see what you are up to. Great shopping day!!! Grow room looking great!

[@Iamhome365]

I looked up that brand dog food here in Ireland and it's even more expensive here! I'm set to binge watch your videos from past month!!

[@billthompson4197]

I've been binge watching your previous videos and was excited to see a new one! DANG I thought things were getting expensive here in PA, but some of those things were crazy. That's when you say organic is on partial temporary hold until sanity returns!

[@zormier2002]

❤ franks. Your kittens are so adorable

[@pamelacochran9521]

I love your grow room. I love the shelf you got. I'm hoping I can find one here like that. Your prices are similar to here.

[@marcialittle7893]

Chelsea, the color of that shirt with your eyes is just beautiful on you. Love the channel, and your family.

[@marcialittle7893]

Mocha has an M on her face, so sweet

[@leeannralston3480]

I’m new to your channel and I love watching you!! It makes me giggle here in Alabama when you say it’s not that cold outside and is 15 degrees!! 😂 We would be shut down for a month with all that snow. Just a few “southern” things for you to consider trying if you want. When it snows here we make snow ice cream. It’s simply a big pan of clean snow ( like you did with the candy) with 1-2 cans(depending on how much snow) of sweetened condensed milk and some vanilla. Mix it all together and enjoy!! It’s so quick and easy. Also you mentioned your kids loved mashed potatoes. We make potato pancakes with leftover potatoes. Mix milk, sour cream, cheese, bacon, onions, an egg and some flour. Mix them up like pancakes and cook them in a skillet browning on each side. So yummy!! You probably have heard of both of these things before but I just wanted to share just in case!😊

[@sharonschisler-mx3gv]

Hi Chelsea Love, love, love your channel and everything you offer. I live in the South Okanagan of BC. I have been making sourdough in a stainless steel bowl for years and make beautiful 85%whole grain sourdough loaves. I have a grain mill and mill my flour fresh and after I got it I felt it was a game changer, the flavor was much better not to mention the nutrients. Keep up the good work Chelsea you inspire a lot of people out there. Take care.

[@tamararoberts9307]

I use solo cups for markers because of holidays ( I wash the used ones). I need a cart like that too ! Would be so handy

[@chrissyfrancis8952]

Wish we had a Costco, I’ve never been in one. For all my bull flours & sugars, I make a trip to an Amish store(30 mins or so away) but even their prices have gone up. I go about twice a year & have really needed to make the trip.

[@marquisstarks9471]

Great and interesting video. You always make such down home and heartfelt content. Thank you 🙏🏾

[@michelemaddix]

The cart is perfect! Nice job on that beautiful grow room. I use the mini blinds for plant markers. I have for several years now. I have not had any problems using them.

[@cathy3546]

Good price on the vanilla! A few years ago, it was around $35.00 to $45.00 for the same size and brand.

[@colleenlynch5370]

You and your family are so amazing I learn something new every time I watch, that's what life should be about. Sending love from Bend ,Oregon

[@LittleMountainRanch]

You are so kind

[@wendyholden4928]

Try 100% wood fuel pellets for kitty litter. Works great, I made the switch 4 years ago. Cheap, and you can compost it after removing feces. The pellets just turn to sawdust when wet.

[@beekind1940]

Love that organic avocado oil spray from Costco!

[@sandytmobile4467]

Dollar store every holiday inn now wow and garden going inn. Low on foods but what they have is good on that. Massive bottle of mustard, big bottle of seasoning, juce ok I'm looking for pineapple for zucchini this summer. Still have pool noodles for pipes to cut and cover to protect from freezing. And it's snowing in Oregon more.

[@janeblackwell5228]

I made 86 8oz bottles of vanilla extract 2 Decembers ago, and LOVE IT. I made 3 with vodka and 3 with bourbon

[@reginagibson1908]

Don’t think of it as a failure, be positive call it a learning curve.

[@eightysixcommunism2827]

I get so excited when a new episode is available! Thank you Chelsea. 😊

[@kristinthomas2229]

We have that pet water fountain and they love it!

[@deno.520]

I'm hoping to get to Costco next week. It'll be interesting to see the prices here in Ontario vs BC. Thanks for sharing all this info!

[@KT-kj3us]

We have a Catit waterer and we call it “The Flower” our four cats love it! The only thing I don’t like is the filter doesn’t last too long but we can’t go without the flower… You should make your vanilla. We need a Costco trip thanks for sharing!

[@monalarsen6364]

Thank you! I really like your sweatshirt. The colors are beautiful.

[@tonijurkones8373]

Good morning 🌞

[@belieftransformation]

Thanks for sharing! Great progress & advice! Blessings to your family 🤗💕🇨🇦

[@sandytmobile4467]

Pet food is hard to find but we stocked up. 25 bag's dog food and massive treats even that I make them also. But yes when you find it's high. We also add heated broth and real meat. It helps cut the vet bill.

[@bettylongshore9594]

Your tomato seedlings look fantastic!!!!

[@rubytaylor4566]

Good grocery haul and lots planting tips. Thank you. Ms. Ruby

[@user-tb9oe2hj8h]

I have the same bowl set. I use the lid from the 2nd largest bowl to cover my stand mixer bowl. Its a perfect fit..

[@LittleMountainRanch]

So great to know!

[@jeanniewright2554]

LOVE the new cart! Lots of questions to ponder today - always a good thing!!

[@patriciajohnson-platt4779]

Love the Costco grocery haul especially the kitty box which I need💌

[@williej3831]

Thanks for another great video. Always interesting to see how much things cost in Canada compacted to the US

[@ritabaker3113]

Blessings dear people

[@eileenalley7630]

We just made bourbon vanilla and 1800 vanilla! It’s pricey to start but it’s cheaper than buying that much in a store! Amazon has ever you need but the alcohol!

[@ronniebrace2917]

For my dogs I add a variety of vegetables and rice and meat to their kibble. You have lots in your root cellar they probably would love and would save you money. I always google if it is safe for dogs before trying anything new and start out with just a little to see how they do.

[@danamama6766]

I use that Avocado oil spray and love it. Fun to see the same and different things you have in your Costco than we do in ours in Ontario :). hugs

[@MVbailegardens]

Chelsea, congratulations on your channel's success!🎊 I saw one of your pantry tours approaching 900k views. Very exciting! Those prices are insane. Thank goodness for costco though. I'm using costco more now, they have the best prices and make it worth the trip

[@kellyharbaugh9391]

Yes that going to work well.

[@JTFarmGirlLife]

Radishes are a really quick microgreen and fairly potent! So if your individual radishes don’t work out try growing them as micros. Just cut before first true leaves because those can be coarse.

[@BrightestBlessings7899]

I found out, when we got our kitties 3 years ago, that cats prefer running water that is not where they eat. I love your grow room!! That wee metal cart is brilliant!! I got garden markers from Amazon and they were 12$ for 2 of them. They have written on everything and some things that Sharpie could not write on. I love them! My growing shelves in the back of our livingroom and I have started onions , celery and strawberries.

[@LittleMountainRanch]

Thanks for letting me know!

[@scottcullen2832]

Recycled paper litter is the bomb I converted years ago (UK), much less effort as it behaves like silica cat litter so swells to absorb moisture and smells, some smells anyway but doesn’t stick at all so can be scooped and removed daily for maintenance and then tipped in one go on full change day into a bin bag or composted if you’re comfortable (non food growing compost only) so for your ornamentals 😊

[@corinnestromsten3791]

Thanks for sharing!!! Such an inspiration

[@tatymschneider6681]

Hello! Thanks for another great video! For kitty litter that is is expensive and clay-free I strongly recommend the bags of wood pellets that are sold as pellet stove fuel. The huge bags are only $6 each, the pellets smell nice, cats like the texture and the used litter can be composted! I've volunteered and fostered cats with multiple shelters over the years and wood pellets is what they use for all their kitties. So you know it really works well. Just wanted to share my best tip for cats since I've gotten so many great tips from you on this channel.

[@LittleMountainRanch]

Thank you so much!

[@LROutdoors]

I was at Costco - in Ontario - recently. Kirkland dog food was more money in a smaller bag than the name brand food.

[@ragheadand420roll]

The radish greens are very healthy Put the larger ones in some cold water a few mins crisp them up tear into small pieces in a salad Gives the salad a mild radish spicy flavor Most brassicas the greens are the most nutritious part of the plant Broccoli greens are healthier than the flower ✌🏻👍🏻🙏🏻🇺🇸

[@SallyT269]

I was just talking with a fella that works at a Vancouver produce distributor. Currently a head of iceberg is retailing for 8 bucks Canadian. The wholesaler buys for 5 bucks per head. A restaurant owner returned a box of iceberg because it was ridiculously too expensive. I believe what we are witnessing is out and out gouging. I also believe grocery stores selling shelf space is another form of gouging that in the end is passed on to the consumer. The Canadian Safeway (Sobeys) CEO earned $13 million last year. Consumers pay for that salary also. Currently the narrative grocery stores are peddling is shoplifting. Losses attributed to shoplifting is also passed onto the consumer. They are stating shoplifting has become cronic. As though that justifies high grocery prices. I don't believe it one bit. They are merely taking advantage of an opportunity to price gouge and I for one am getting fed up.

[@2plus2by2]

Look forward to your review of the paper cat litter. We used to use a walnut shell one but with the advent of a nut allergy we worried about that kid inhaling any dust from it. We ended up switching to a pine shaving litter and find that it keeps the smell down, makes it pleasant even, but it's sometimes hard to source. I hope Costco in Ontario has a few of the items from your list. Would love the pierogies and to find that litter... and the Pyrex bowls with the lids. Your viewersmake a great point about not using stainless with sourdough.

[@momof2momof2]

That haul must have cost a lot. I watch other Canadian You Tubers, and can't believe how ridiculous the food prices are. You and your husband are doing the very best for your family. Well done ! Thanks for sharing. Have a lovely day🥰❄☃💗✝🌞

[@rootsanddirt]

The dog food we use to feed our pup went from $36 for a 40lb bag to almost $80 about a year and a half ago so we had to switch him to a different brand which has also now risen in price to be about $46-$50 for a 40lb.

[@lauragladden4396]

Dog food is outrageous expensive, and getting higher! Love watching your videos

[@sandyperreault9326]

Franks is a staple in our home.

[@katrinavanosch]

For kitty litter you can also use the wood pellets and hydrate them. Works amazing and smells great! Doesn’t clump, but you dump the whole thing when the urine smell starts to overcome the pine smell. Not sure about cost but it goes a long way.

[@prairiemeadowhomestead]

That's what we switched to a few years ago, and it works so good for us!

[@katrienvh4289]

and it's bio degradable. In Belgium, people are allowed to put it in the "green" container that gets collected by the city for recycling.

[@littleflower9425]

Thank you for the ideea. I must compare the prices and see how long it lasts for our situation.

[@TM-he3yh]

I enjoy seeing what your Costco has compared to Costcos down her in the states. TY