declutter episode # 1~ dehydrating and canning the clutter

1 1/2 cups sugar....10 1/2 cups water, good for about 10 pounds of oranges.........................................................................Lori Brown............................................
Po Box 1183...........................................................................Imboden ,Arkansas 72434

[@denisestone8491]

Loved this! So many people don’t realize how much they waist in food alone. I remember my grandmother doing this after Thanksgiving. She’d fix turkey pot pie filling, pumpkin, apple pie filling, beans and potatoes, candied carrots and can/freeze it up for the next few months. Peas, green beans and beets would be canned last of spring. Never occurred to me that you could can oranges and lemons...now I know. Thank you for sharing your beautiful knowledge! You brought back beautiful memories for me.💗

[@brendamorris7263]

Lori, I am 81 years old and learn something from you with everyone of your videos! You are so knowledgeable when it comes to cooking, caning, preserving by drying , dehydrating…even the history of preserving food. You are a treasure! Please continue to teach us. Love and appreciate you so much!

[@WhippoorwillHoller]

Thank you so much

[@joanwilson6832]

My grandmother taught me to add salt to a pot of beans right at the beginning just like you do. After 50 years, I have yet to produce a pot of tough beans. Thank you so much for all of these wonderful videos.

[@yeshuaiscomingbackrepent2357]

I absolutely agree! My sister called me and asked for my beans recipe, she asked me if she should soak the beans over night or cook them slow w/o soaking. I told her if you want TASTELESS beans soak them first...because the FLAVORS infuse into the beans as they cook if you do NOT soak them. She listened and later told me the beans were DELICIOUS. SALT AND SPICE AND MEAT all at the same time!

[@rosanna3714]

I dehydrated lemons and limes for tea and for cooking fish. But when there on sale I squeeze them and fill a ice cube tray and pop them out and put them in zip lock bags. In the winter they can cost .79 cents or more a piece and in summer they get down to .25 cents a piece. thanks for all the Ideas. Thank you my friend :)

[@WhippoorwillHoller]

Great tips Rosanna, lemon and fish were made for each other, and I like the putting the juice in ice trays, great tip, xoxoxo

[@rhodabennett672]

I'm going to do this! I live in the Alabama FL line area & neighbors give me tons of lemons & limes sometimes too many..Thank you for posting this! Lol I can't believe I've bought store juice when I could of should of been doing this😉 again thank you!

[@shannonshiha5915]

I absolutely love your real side by side fridge. How come nobody ever thought about this before.

[@WhippoorwillHoller]

Well, I'm a frugal shopper, I wanna get my money's worth, and this way had more storage, some people, put a fridge and freezer side by side, xoxoxo

[@anamavaramendoza8253]

@@WhippoorwillHoller what brand are they. I want to find these in my area.

[@fannieallen6005]

Love the canning of oranges. Everyone should declutter. The food we toss could feed so many people. You are precious ❤️

[@gisellejones1139]

Is there anything you can't do? You're awesome !! Love your hubby too...

[@louhoggard4508]

I was wondering what you would do with those orange peels. I save mine, freeze them and bring them out in cold weather with a stick of cinnamon and a few cloves and boil to make my house smell good. I have allergies and cannot use manufactured room perfumes. I love watching you. Thanks for the videos.

[@WhippoorwillHoller]

Hi Lou! I bet that does make the house smell good, I'm going to do that this winter, it does make a good surface cleaner, thanks for watching!

[@apriljasso9731]

I do that too ❤❤

[@gailmpintos7232]

I take the peels and put them in an empty 1/2 gal cleaning vinegar jug with 2 cinnamon sticks. Cover with cleaning vinegar. (You can use white vinegar) let it sit 3 weeks. Strain into a spray bottle. Orange oil cleaner. You can refill the jug with cleaning vinegar. Let it sit another 3 weeks. Wonderful cleaner for just pennies.

[@isabellavalencia8026]

The orange peels are also great for making vinegars and homemade cleaners that smell lovely

[@kathygarber9407]

Miss Lori , your doing things same as I do n I'm 74 ! You was raised up a whole lot like I was. Does my heart good seeing these ! God bless

[@WhippoorwillHoller]

Thank you, God Bless,xoxoxo

[@jackienoel2864]

Thank you! I always hate throwing out things! You’re such a good influence, I learn so much from you!

[@terryt.1643]

Oh, Miss Lori! Your refrigerator looks beautiful, you have nothing to complain about, plus you have an action plan to deal with the surplus. Love to you and Mr. Brown and your family. 🥰💕❤️ I’m learning so much from you!

[@lindamoses3697]

You are amazing. We lived on an a large property outside of town for miles. We didn't go to town often either. I had a huge Canby rasberry patch and a huge garden that a farmer would plow and dump manure on for us. We lived off that garden and canning was a summer rutine. We froze the corn however I had to divorce my husband leaving me with four children, the oldest 9 years . The garden kept us going for a year while I healed from a very traumatic divorce. Then off to University I went to get an education with my children in a different state. Teaching became my profession. How grateful I am for the years I had raising children, gardening, canning and sewing. These are such essential skills. It is wonderful to watch your videos and escape back into those days. There is nothing like a full time homemaker!!!

[@WhippoorwillHoller]

I miss my days on the big farm, life was just as busy But a good busy My kids were raised with simplicity, and clean air, and a creek to bath in too It was a beautiful time It's still that way for some, but most have never seen this life We are Blessed, xoxoxo

[@lakeshadow100]

I juice my lemons and freeze the juice in the old style ice trays. Then keep them in container in freezer. I can grab a cube of lemon juice out as needed.

[@nadinefrandsen6087]

Now, this is my kind of decluttering! Thank you for the inspiration😘

[@beckyallen3771]

Loved all your great ideas, never thought to can oranges and lemons! What a great idea! Love the wonderful smell of lemon and orange, and turning waste peels into natural cleaners 😸❤️

[@lightningsparx5786]

Candy peel is another great use for the peel.

[@quetafierrro8253]

Vodka and peel makes extract to

[@agamum1]

Mixed peel marmalade is good too!

[@newdayfarm9463]

You have the most pleasant voice to listen to. Your such a natural. I totally agree with you on Homemaking Classes. I was (maybe still am) hard core tomboy and chose cutting wood all day with PawPaw instead of hanging in the kitchen and learning. If it wasn’t for my junior high through high school Home Economics classes I would be more lacking. We didn’t have KZbin back in the day either so what a great learning tool it has become. I’m so enjoying your channel. Gotta go water the garden. Have a Blessed day.

[@WhippoorwillHoller]

I know exactly, I was raised by my grandparents, I would rather be out with him, feeding the cows, hogs, cutting wood, fixing fence, I guess we had the best of both worlds didn't we! God Bless xoxoxo

[@Jazz1959]

Ms Lori I love your video’s and learn so much. It brings back memories of my grandma. ❤️🥰

[@coastalfarmhouse1820]

That is a great idea to have two fridges side by side with just opposing doors!! So much cheaper to buy those than to buy a big commercial fridge set!!!

[@ArmywomanVet]

I love you Ms Lori! You are THE REAL DEAL! Your fridge looks good to me! 💜💜

[@denisedonaldson342]

Pam Fraim ❤️

[@WhippoorwillHoller]

I'm just an old country gal, a little rough around the edges, my heart is full of so much love, God Bless

[@hopelovefaith1321]

Whippoorwill Holler we all love you for it!! You’re one beautiful sole 🌸🌸🌸

[@melissagraham4569]

Thank you for this lovely video. I really appreciate your calm and peaceful demeanour and the way you share your kitchen. Thank you.

[@WhippoorwillHoller]

Thank you Melissa, xoxoxo

[@peggyvanthomme9899]

Oh Lori! You saved the day for me. I bought a bunch of clementines for the grandkids and they didn't eat nearly enough of them. So I am going to be canning them! Thank you for your help. God bless;

[@corvuscorone7735]

Thank you! I never thought of canning oranges or clementines! I try to get organic oranges and lemons, usually, and the peel I dehydrate for later to use in cakes, or stews.

[@happykim22]

Little did you know, covid - 19 pandemic was just a year away. My sister zests her citrus and juices it, too. Then she freezes it for future recipes into small baggies, then stores it all in a big freezer bag. I really enjoy your shows about preserving and homesteading. God Bless yall.

[@allsortsMichele]

You got a lot done! I like how you have your fridges size by side! My mother always said Waste not want not! Happy New Year 🥳

[@nikkilyne36]

I loved that you didnt throw out the peels lol.so much you can do with them.make cleaners.you also can dehydrate the peels and grind them up to powders for baking

[@pearlyb51]

I just found your channel and I love it! My fridges, freezers and home canned food have become a source of ribbing from my family. The family here in California knows that if “the big one” hits, I’ll have enough food for all of us for a long time. It’s all about preparedness.

[@WhippoorwillHoller]

Your so right, we were raised raising and preserving our own food, but also, being prepared for any disaster is necessary, God Bless,xoxoxo

[@cindywagner4623]

I love your kitchen “cabinets “.

[@lindaminor1985]

Miss Lori, you are brilliant!

[@heatherlinton5057]

Hello Miss Lori I thought I would share this tip with you regarding your lemons. I wash and dry my lemons I zest my lemons pack my zest into little zip bags to freeze then freeze the whole lot (zest ready to use whole, that way I always have lemons on hand, uses:- lemon juice for baking, sauces, fish where ever one would need fresh lemon juice 👍😜🇿🇦 Love to watch your videos I feel such affinity for your way of life and both you and Mr Brown it's like having friends I visit when watching your videos 🤗💕

[@ourselfreliantlife]

I feel you on that. It feels good to get rid of that clutter. Doing it without waste though. Definitely cool.👍

[@WhippoorwillHoller]

Thanks guys, sweet words! January is decluttering month with Lesia from Sutton's Daze, I've got alot to do, before getting ready to start seeds, and getting ready for spring! God Bless

[@roseannsullivan1871]

If I have too many oranges, I cut them up in small pieces and boil them with the amout of sugar I like and a little water. After 20 mins. or so I put this mixture in a clean empty jar and place it in the refrigerator. It makes a tasty marmalade.

[@brightpurpleviking]

That’s Doc Martin intro music!! I love that show. Great video!

[@heidibrinkley4865]

One of my favorite shows!

[@reeree6036]

I'm making my cleaner TODAY!!! I've learned so much from you. Canning my fruit is what I will also be doing! Beans, too!!!

[@kathybennett7560]

Loved this! You sound like Martha Stewart saying “it’s a good thing!” Love you 😊 thumbs up!

[@arleneportsmouth1263]

🤗👏 Wow... I am so very impressed at how resourceful and knowledgeable you are! Thank you for teaching us all these useful lessons. 🙏 I think you are an amazing, hardworking woman with a wealth of knowledge and have such a beautiful face and soothing voice. I will be shopping for canning supplies and no longer throwing out all my mandarin oranges and lemons as they are ALWAYS MOLDY by the 4th day after purchase here in Las Vegas Nevada. 😥

[@Butterflys3436]

Thank you for Talking about all the little details that you wouldn’t know unless you have experience so I want you to know I really appreciate it the way you going into detail I really love your cleaner that you make and now I’m going to make that too. So smart ❤️

[@janicemartinez116]

I am so thankful to you. You are teaching me a great deal and I love you for it. God bless you and your family 👪

[@teresadaigle6991]

Again a very nice video...I had a huge garden for 53 years and then we moved to a townhouse and I can’t have a garden anymore. I used to dehydrate most of my garden harvest but did do a little canning too. I really miss that! I am still going to dehydrate my produce that I buy in bulk. But canning oranges is a new thing for me to do. Thank you for showing me how. Agree with you, using up what is in the fridg with either dehydrating or canning is a nice feeling of accomplishment. Also love the cleaning solution made with lemons and oranges. I only use natural cleaning products so I will also make this as I am a cleaning freak as my family tells me.

[@tracy1394]

I stumbled across your channel a couple of days ago and now I can't stop watching. I'm learning so much! Thank you!

[@WhippoorwillHoller]

Thank you

[@georgiawilliams3303]

Mrs Lorie, Thank you so much for sharing with us on how to make cleaning solution from Orange peels.

[@margaretgonzalez9350]

busy lady!!!!!.....i do understand how being productive makes you feel good.....thank you!

[@cheryllamb8831]

Miss Lori, I love your videos! Being the youngest of 7 children, my momma didn't teach me most of these things & I so enjoy learning from you!! ;) I made your chicken & dumplings a couple of days ago- they were delicious! Thank you.

[@WhippoorwillHoller]

Oh good! I'm glad you liked them! Xoxoxo

[@beverlyburns4281]

Thank you for this video. I learned a lot from it. I think I'll try making the homemade cleaner for sure! Love your videos. From Troy, Ohio

[@lisacairns437]

I love this video! Thanks for sharing. God Bless.

[@sheilarogers3448]

Love my magic mill dehydrator. Also got a mesh solar dehydrator for fresh washed herbs hang in window on enclosed patio. Then put product in my magic mill. And solar start next batch saves me time

[@Linda-kq8ef]

Lori I have enjoyed Your videos so much, and have learned now how to make surface cleaner. So easy and love the canning of oranges. Just can’t thank you enough. You are a true Blessing !!! 🥰✝️💟

[@belindaaguirre8181]

I had no idea this could be done. My family goes through pretty much all the food but this was fantastic!

[@nevarNJ555]

You are my soul sister. I am phobic about wasting food. I cook like you , can and dehydrate so things don't go to waste. Frugal Mainer here.. was brought up like this. Nothing feels better than shelves of canned goods in the pantry.. Love your videos.

[@WhippoorwillHoller]

Hi Lise, so nice to meet you! God Bless,xoxoxo

[@hopemorgan5491]

I would really like to see how you can the brown beans up.with the ham.

[@ruthie1967]

I would have never thought to can oranges. Thank you Ms. Lorie 😍

[@VickiesCountryHome]

I have never canned lemons or oranges. Going to have to try that! And nope. Can’t have too much garlic! Good job on the refrigerator - You got this! Love ya!

[@WhippoorwillHoller]

I would hate to know I had to do without a good orange, if times got hard, canning them will help, I am on canning more, thank you for everything, God Bless

[@marjoriemanfredi9378]

I love this station. And I must add the you are so beautiful, inside and out. I have learned so much from your video.

[@lynnharris6877]

Marjorie Manfredi, I couldn't agree more.

[@cheriebrinker1591]

I could listen to your words of wisdom all day. Many blessings

[@wandafaulk3641]

Thanks for sharing with us!! Blessings ❣️❣️

[@morrobay7261]

Love this! Saves so much $. Makes me realize how much I waste.

[@laurapainter5632]

I so love all of the helpful information in this video!! Everything looks so wonderful!! Good to know about that cleaner with the orange peels!!

[@lynsmith2698]

those beans looked awesome. Love the cleaner too. Great video as usual

[@WhippoorwillHoller]

Thanks so much

[@kathleenworkman2575]

What a great way to use extra fruit.

[@kathybennett7560]

😊I am so glad you said you had at least eaten some of those oranges! I kept thinking how good those are and how much more nutrients you would get from eating them fresh, of course I know you need to put some of them up for future. You guys are a hoot and I just love the way you guys wear me out with all your energy. You continue to push me a little bit. I did go do some filing! Love and blessings to you both! ❤😊

[@CopperLace]

It amazes me that I find these older videos after I think I have seen them all. I heard the Doc Martin intro in the background...ha ha, love it! Looking for a dehydrator recommendation.

[@marynyhof6916]

I am having so much fun watching your video's from the past! I just started canning again. And I am enjoying it so much!!! So much good information you share with us!!! Thank you!!! Love to you and Mr. Brown, from Michigan.

[@WhippoorwillHoller]

Thank you Mary! Happy canning!

[@chachab9239]

Good thing you have a plan of attack to preserve the foods... I do a great deal of dehydrating by putting trays in old antique car during hot summer time. Wonderful gift to know how to and take the initiative dehydrate or can.

[@WhippoorwillHoller]

Love it, I thought about doing that, but we have so much humidity here, xoxoxo

[@chachab9239]

Whippoorwill Holler ... quite humid here in N.C too. I put yellow squash in and forgot to check it one day. When I went to take out they were scorched. My goat and donkey enjoyed it.😹😹. Betcha I won’t forget next time.

[@TheLightbright01]

We have a great food pantry in our small town. I get what they call a senior box. It is for those on Social Security. But, they always have so many extras they give. Last month I got flat of tomatoes, mangos, 2 bags of potatoes, oranges, apples and onions. I had more than enough for myself and to share with neighbors. Then I canned apple butter. Mango jam. Dehydrated potatoes and still had enough to eat.

[@mickyroman9315]

Thank you. I never knew I could can citrus. This is awesome

[@julianachandler2975]

Great video. I love the cleaner idea

[@nancyzahradnik6021]

Ms. Lori, you are so right, waste not want not. That is what we heard from my mother growing up. How true!

[@LittleCountryCabin]

Hmmmm I never heard that about salt in beans. I add salt while they’re cooking. Always done it that way. I agree, can’t get that salty flavor at the table😉. Love this video. So full of great tips. Love y’all and God bless❤️

[@WhippoorwillHoller]

Thank you sista! Xoxoxo

[@bethrindal3478]

Loved this! God bless you!

[@kathleenelliot5305]

Enjoy your videos so much. Thank you.

[@kathiedavis7827]

I was watching your video fro Nov 2020 on your pantry. Just to let you know the Federal Government states powdered milk stays good if unopened for 10 years past the Best if used by date. And nonfat dry milk if stored correctly will last up to 25 years. Honey stays good forever,I’m sure you know that. So powered milk is a sure bet for storage. Thanks for you fun and interesting videos. I just love the 2 of you and the story of how you met .

[@countrygalinthecity]

I never realized you could can this stuff! Gonna try this! I was happy to learn that I could ferment to preserve them

[@thewoodenspoon9679]

Great video! Smart ideas!!

[@ionakahler3004]

Thank you for your videos.Learning a lot,for I do canning too.

[@carlavalerio6872]

Love your channel.

[@annaking9213]

I alway heard about. the cleaner but didn’t no how to make it. Thank you. I have got to buy a Ball canning book. I didn’t no you could can oranges, we did not have them but at Christmas and we got 2 each. Love the lemons and salt. Love you for sharing knowledge!

[@aprilduff4572]

Mrs. Lori, I always cook an apple in with my beans! It takes the music out of them! 😉 I cut an apple in half, remove the seeds and it’ll disintegrate into the beans. You can’t taste the apple! P.S. I’m from Pocahontas! I grew up around the 5 Miles Springs area! 😁

[@DBurgg]

Wow, two refridgerators! But i guess you need that living 20 miles from a store. I seem to go to the store every other day....it’s about two blocks away. Such different lifestyles. I love having a lemon tree in my backyard; summer and winter crops. Your canning is so pretty. You are very talented🌻

[@marilyn3826]

Watch all of your videos several times each and save to watch later. You should have your own TV show/magazine! I see that happening in the future if you would want to do it. but love the shows now, you are so talented . I am a good cook but am becoming much better thanks to you . You are a great teacher.. Best I have ever seen. Thank You so much for sharing...

[@WhippoorwillHoller]

Thank you Marilyn! So kind! We appreciate you so much! Xoxoxo

[@marygallagher3368]

You're AMAZING ❤️ I just love watching your videos! This one is a treat with the variety of ideas! I love the smell of oranges and am cutting some up now because I am making cleaner with the peels! I've always used vinegar but adding orange peels is genius! Just love you!! 💖

[@judyberends4586]

Thank you ...so interesting. 👍👍🙏

[@dugchris2009]

We have a 10 tray Chard dehydrator that we bought for $100 at our farm store (Rural King). We love it so much, my husband went and bought me another one. Comes in handy when drying herbs and noodles. I sell noodles and a Thanksgiving time, I need both dehydrators going. Thanks and God Bless,

[@WhippoorwillHoller]

I'll have to check that brand out, thank you, God Bless

[@rebeccarhea6632]

I love the 2 refrigerators together as soon as can I’m going to buy me another refrigerator My refrigerator is always over full I really I joy your videos u are such a sweet person to take time to do these videos I enjoy so much watching them I made your potato soup I want to make another batch and can them I love spending my time watching u love 💕 you

[@conniebarber4582]

Awesome!! My daughter just sent me some mandarin oranges and some lemons. Now I know how to put them up so I can keep them longer. Thank you so much for sharing this. God bless you and Mr.Brown.

[@nicidevine6670]

Thanks for sharing the information on the orange clean er, will come in handy !!! Take care N all God’s Blessings !!!

[@myhillsidegarden3998]

Thank you so much for taking the time to record this. What a wonderful and easy way to use what we think we aren't going to be able to. And, for more than one thing! Love how you talk about what and why you are doing what you are doing, it's like being there in your kitchen with you! When things get "lost" in my refrigerator, I use that for worm food. So, even that doesn't go to waste. Thanks again for the visit. Enjoy your day! Catherine

[@WhippoorwillHoller]

Yes, I throw alot out to the chickens, and compost, xoxoxo

[@caudillcaudill2237]

👍👍...we dont waste food....our generation...went hungry!! And I was taught ..maybe 11yrs old....learned ...how to make pot beans....I do mine same 👍👍 salt and slow cooking all day!😍👍

[@lynlyn4539]

I always salt my beans before cooking. It flavors the beans. I love your videos, thank you for sharing.

[@cindypye578]

I had no idea I could can oranges or lemons! I will definitely be doing that from now on. No more ruined citrus here. Thank you for this video.

[@evelynjolliff2799]

I accidentally came across your videos n i have to tell you,You have become my favorite i never get sic of watching you in the kitchen!!!!!! Im learning so much from you ❤

[@sashcraft51]

Wonderful time spent with you! Great household tips. The cleaner!!! I’ve never canned oranges.

[@dagnelpaula1]

De-cluttering. One of the most un-fun things to do, but one of the most necessary. Especially when it comes to food, I think. And the the best part, for me, is that feeling of accomplishment when it's finished. GREAT video, girl! I enjoyed it very much! God bless.

[@WhippoorwillHoller]

Thanks! I just cant stand waste! Xoxoxo

[@lindaarnold3091]

Thanks for reminding us to not wasting what we have!

[@nancywessel6332]

What a savings! Last year I canned and froze tomatoes.. Cooked green beans with ham hocks and seasoning in the crockpot and froze them. Made strawberry jam, peach preserves and apple butter to freeze. Made nice gifts and was wonderful eating for our household. Must try some of your ideas. Thank you so much. God bless you and your family. 🙏🏻😊

[@Ventura0404]

Candied orange peel and candied lemon pill is wonderful to

[@WhippoorwillHoller]

Yes it is, I need to do that! God Bless,xoxoxo

[@sallywall4385]

I use the lighter garden gloves that have that rubber on the fingers. Usually just one so that I can handle the hot jars. Love, love, love them. Wash and reuse as needed.

[@hopemorgan5491]

My daughter was on the keto diet.she lost so much weight.then my grandson was allways so picky about the foods he had eaten.she got him eating the keto food he loved it so much he started cooking the meals.lol no more problems with him eating

[@cathydoherty1616]

Laurie your voice is so soothing.

[@dianajones8598]

Miss Lori can you take a lemon and orange zest off of those peels, before you use them for your cleaner, and dehydrate the zest and package store for later could you show how to do that please, if it's possible ? I love it! I love "Doc Martin" too! Yay, I can hear the theme song playing in the background, awesome! LOL Always wondered how you dehydrated things so thanks for sharing this it showing how you can take all these different fruits and vegetables and put them up for later use. Love you, God bless you from East Tennessee . ❤️🙏☺️

[@judifarrington9461]

I am following your instructions for mandarin oranges tonight. I'm doing mine in mostly small jars. We like mandarins on BBQ pizza. Thanks for sharing this! I never knew you could can oranges.

[@kristinburgesen2036]

Loved this episode I’m learning so much from you. Thank you 🙏🏻

[@cindywagner4623]

I like orange marmalade with lemon peel also. I made a marmalade with orange, grapefruit, lemon, lime and tangerine peels, turned out great. You can also grate the peel and dehydrate them for lemon, orange peel. Candied citrus peel is delicious I add to my fruitcake and such.