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[@kathyconger2188]

I am 63 & been canning for many decades. Any metal lid that has a rubber ring inside & looks good, I reuse. Yes, I know it’s controversial. But we are all still alive. And I’m not about to spend all that money on new, when I’ve already pd for the jars & lids once. It seems like I would be defeating the purpose of conserving if I were to buy new every time. Thanks Adaline!

[@begaracancer]

Here in Spain we not only reuse jars and lids from the grocery, the ones that you buy specifically to canning use the same system, so you can interchange one for another. We don use lids and rings, the lid is a solid piece. Also we have never seen a pressure canning around here, just bath water canning since my grandgrandmother

[@silviamagda]

Hi from Spain. 😊

[@EmmaHope88]

Pressure canners are a bit difficult to get your hands on in Europe. I found one in three different sizes on Amazon. But only a single company that offered it. We use actual lids like you do or we use rubber bands and glass lids. That's what my grandparents used for their garden produce.

[@bernicevanover726]

I made your bread recipe today to see if everyone would like it. I have been looking for a sandwich bread recipe that didn't need a Pullman pan to bake in. That was dense enough to hold together and soft enough to be called bread😂. This recipe comes together so fast and the bread is PHENOMENAL 🎉🎉🎉🎉. Thank you for the recipe. My husband asked me not to lose the recipe which he doesn't do often. The only thing I did different was add 2 cups of potato flakes since we love potato bread. It turned out beautifully. I baked 2 for 45 minutes and the other 2 for 1 hour. They were the bigger loaves of bread.

[@AdalineZook]

Ohhhh the potato flakes!! I have to try that!!! I’m so excited you tried it and love it! ☺️

[@bettyfuller3678]

I, too, am from Central PA. I'm an hour west of Harrisburg. Your videos are so rewarding. My children are all married now. I have 10 grandchildren. Your comments about canning are spot on with the way I was taught. I did not come from a Mennonite or Amish background. It was just a way of life growing up. It is so rewarding to eat what you have harvested. Many blessings to you and your family.

[@justpatty7328]

Great information! Common sense is not quite as common anymore, sadly. One way I found to test my lids is once cooled for 12 hours or more, I clean the outside of the jars and hold by the lid to test. Of course, with the other hand below, just in case. If one does not seal, I put into the refrigerator to use within a few days and up to one week. No wasting the product or my time.

[@Imthebrownunicorn]

Common sense 😆 I love how you mentioned that. Common sense is so important and becoming extinct

[@SauerPatchGardening]

I'm new to your channel, so I've been watching older videos. I really like this video. Loved the book info. I'm going to look for the last one you talked about. We have forgotten how much our own back yard can give us. And you didn't ramble at all. I really like videos like this

[@rachelmiller2340]

I have an addiction for cookbooks....😮 I'd be embarrassed to even tell you how many I have. I dont know how many attempt this, but I often try a new recipe at a family or church function, because the 2 of us can't eat it all. I love to cook! Your such a caring & practical mamma - passing on to the next generation what you have been taught. Thanks for sharing!

[@AdalineZook]

Ohhhhhh girl! I get the cookbook love! I'm the same way!

[@jennygeorge6591]

Agree with your canning techniques. My family has been canning for over 100 years, I learned how to can from my grandmother who grew up canning from the women in her life. Love your channel!!

[@lauren091804]

I've never had a problem reusing my lids either! Some of the canning "rules" are ridiculous and excessive. Love that you're putting this out there!

[@P.H.L.]

Thank you for sharing your thrift tip of finding serving dishes with a lid. The amount of dishes at dinner time is daunting, this was the exact thing I needed to hear for the light bulb moment, like Duh that makes so much sense.

[@AdalineZook]

Yes! A lot of them are older style dishes, sometimes I think generations before us had some pretty good ideas 😉

[@sarahwieland3243]

You just have so much knowledge and great ideas. I just love watching ur videos and getting ur input. Thk u so much for sharing ur world ❤ Oh, as for reusing lids, I was raised watching my mom and grandmother reusing their lids lol. I never knew people didn’t reuse their lids until a few years ago! I guess it’s just all about how u r raised or if u were even raised around it at all.

[@sharonreneecolby581]

Hi Adaline!! Love your videos so much!! Can you link the Avacado Oil from the bread recipe at around 2:45? Ive been searching high and low for a larger quantity. Thanks so much!! Your new home is coming together!!🎉 So exciting!

[@AdalineZook]

Thank you!! And I totally forgot to link it! So sorry! Its in the description box now :)

[@budgetlifemomlife9305]

I am new to canning and bought the Mennonite country recipe book off of Amazon and found a used one and it came ring bound! I got the recommendation from another of your videos. I did experience my first bad seal and with the ring in it looked sealed but once I did the lid test it popped off. Thank you for all the information it has really helped me get started

[@stoneshillhomestead2569]

Yes!! Common sense. Love your style.

[@PamMiller-u4r]

I love cook books. I have several of my MIL's old Mennonite cookbooks while I value. I work as a Nurse for a PA agency. We hold our yearly Nurses conference in Harrisburg at a hotel. It is a nice central location for everyone to travel. Also there are many hotels to rent a conference room. I have also seen several DD's that have meeting rooms too. I do enjoy Megan Fox's channel as well.

[@chase7139]

Lancaster is perfect! I'm 40 min away toward Philly

[@alexkeremes4893]

I live in Western PA and would love to come to a meet up in the winter. I think that would be so fun! I’ve been watching your channel for a good while now and I don’t comment often but would love to interact more with your online community here! I didn’t grow up in a community or family that prioritized slow living but I’ve come to find it much more my style and pace. I want to get back to traditions that my grandparents had that have lost it’s way these last few generations. Your videos always inspire me to step out of my comfort zone and try new things. Can’t wait for the next video! ❤

[@AdalineZook]

Aweee this comment means SO SO much to me because this is my absolute HOPE, I want to share with others the old things that have somehow been lost! I'm so glad you here Alex 💛

[@GracefullyPlanned]

I'm in Central PA, about an hour from Lancaster. Coffee would be awesome!

[@vi9763]

I have to agree with many in the comments, you do seem a lot happier lately, its nice to see 😊

[@vickiebelk635]

My friend’s mom used frozen grape juice to make her jelly. I’d never heard of that. Our fruits are really expensive here. I like to go to Aldi for them.

[@candimclane6739]

First of all dear one,I want to say ,you are just glowing from being so happy in your life! You're always sweet,and full of great ideas! I'm very happy for you and your sweet family. Hugs from Missouri 😊❤

[@lindadekok1717]

I have that first cookbook you showed! I got it as a gift from a student I worked with 25 years ago. I’ve made several recipes from that book.

[@cassandras1688]

The canning standards are best practice to be the safest for a large populous to avoid as possible prevent illness or death by unsafe canning. Canning is and will always be at your own risk and what you feel is safe practice.

[@JoyAdele68]

The juices of canned fruit are so, so good to add to sweeten and flavor hot or cold teas as well.

[@AdalineZook]

Great idea!!

[@pastorgg1]

In Canada they are usually called MCC Thrift Store. They are Mennonite stores you can find stuff like what was mentioned.

[@carolwhisenhunt7504]

Hi Adaline, I loved this longer video. I am loving your channel and the changes you've made. You do seem so happy. You deserve the best and I think you e gotten it! This was so fun and I love learning from you. I love seeing Cory and the girls. You are such a blessing. I love Megan Fox and Cherilyn also.

[@AdalineZook]

Thank you so much!! Cherilyn is one of my close friends! And Megan is such an encouragement!

[@carolwhisenhunt7504]

@@AdalineZook Is Cheryl ok? I knew y'all friends. She hasn't posted in couple weeks. I praying for her and new baby.

[@shannydunc]

My 10-year-old daughter and I just tried your bread recipe. Wow! Four beautiful loaves. Couldn't resist and tasted one while warm. 😅 Kids are in love! I've recently started watching your channel and I'm a big fan already. Thank you for sharing such amazing tips! ❤

[@shannydunc]

May I also ask where you purchase your yeast to store in a jar rather than the little packets?? 2:04

[@megk2527]

I just found your channel. My husband is from PA, but we live in FL. Very happy to have found you on KZbind ☺️.

[@kiemc1855]

Lancaster sounds nice. My family and I are going to sights and sounds in August. But I'm not in PA. So I don't know what to well. We live in Southern New Jersey. Lancaster is about 2 hours away from where I live also. PA is so beautiful in the spring, summer, and fall months. But the winter, Ugh😩. It's like an ice skating rink. Don't get me wrong it's beautiful scenery. But the roads are scary in the winter.

[@ebgbjo2025]

I am so envious of the size of the farmer's markets there and the variety. Here in South Dakota, they just arent like they are back where I grew up (NE Ohio) and where you are. And definitely rarely see fruit at any of them :(

[@kimacker8594]

Thank you for addressing these canning issues. I did not know you didn't have to boil the lids and removing the rings will stop the rust, I didn't know you could remove the lid, I thought it could break the seal.

[@sunshinecindy570]

Can’t wait to try these recipes! I’ve started making breads and look forward to trying this one! Got to invest in some good bread pans, any suggestions? And definitely gonna make the grape jelly! Just bought some at the store and it was so expensive. Can you show us how you make your own grape juice to drink? I did cranberry last year up and it was delicious. Not sure if it’s done the same way. I have been reusing my lids. Like you I inspect them before use. One last question, Do you have a good Gluten Free bread recipe?

[@lindagailsch]

Very much enjoyed this video Adeline! Love the kitchen, canning & homemaking videos!

[@katringobel4705]

I spend my exchange student year in Ephrata PA 2011/2012 your channel is awesome. I love your recipes and the meal prep. Do you have experiences with whoopie pies (two cookies between a white filling). One can also freeze them and meal prep them. They can be meal prep friendly. Maybe you can post them in one of your recipes. :)

[@BlessingsInSurprise]

YEEEESSSSSS!!!! I’m in Western PA and would love to come to a meet and greet in Lancaster!!! Your KZbin channels are my favorites!!!

[@dotgoodwin4312]

Thank u so much Adaline! U r so sweet to help people out the way u do!

[@toluasaolu]

We reuse a lot of jars or containers from the shops too. This American tradition really surprised me when I started seeing it

[@leahmccullough8430]

hi, can you show your freezer? We have 5 freezers. I would love to use one just for freezer meals and other items like bread and oatmeal. thanks! I would like to see how you use your freezer for these items.

[@SkincaregardenKaraB]

I have a question do you have to use 7 cups of sugar as grapes are sweet to start with? Just found your channel and I’m loving it so far. Thank you for putting it out there for people to learn from.

[@debbiedouglass1478]

Great video Adaline!

[@jennifergarman6182]

Saved the books in my Amazon cart! ❤

[@lilymayra8368]

Hi Adaline, love how you shared so inspiring. May God continue to bless you and your family 🥰

[@debbolling4267]

Love your Video's Are you going to do a video on Canning Corn?

[@kathyfvallejos]

Ex-Mennonite here living in Colorado. Miss the summers of putting up food each year. Your bread looks amazing! Certainly want to try it. Appreciate your videos.

[@valmiddleton2204]

Garage sales are a great place to find baskets

[@thymelapse4838]

Did you try freeze drying the green beans? I didn't like them raw, but maybe cooked would be good..add to soups or something..

[@terrychittam945]

Hey Adaline, I'm pretty new and just love your channel ,also I'm from Alabama ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@kathywebster9167]

You are such a sweetheart, I love your recipe for bread and want to make the grape jelly ..

[@michelleflack6537]

Love this info!!!!

[@chrissiesure8247]

Always enjoy your content, I had to laugh a little when you were talking about the canning jar rings…I do remove them, check the seal, then put them back on…but I like to dress them up with a fabric square. I just love the look of the prints in my canning storage and it makes them very pretty to gift to friends and family. Thank you so much for sharing your home organization ideas, it has helped me greatly in my home!

[@billijomills8825]

I would do a meet up near you but couldn’t make it to Lancaster

[@alextavares8705]

Love the video ! Home remedies are the best! Will definitely look up those books.

[@AlixBergeron]

Do you have a gluten free option for this bread? Thanks

[@fabienneroure9995]

Thank you so much Adeline for this great video! I've been wanting a good recipe book, especially from the Mennonites, and a home remedy book so I will order them. Thank you again and God bless.❤🌷🍀

[@LaShumbraBatesAuDHD]

We've always reused canning jars and lids, but not for canning. Many years ago my mother used to do canning. That's what she and her family did while she was growing up in Mississippi, so she knows a lot about it, but I never learned.

[@AdalineZook]

Well jump on board girl! I promise, its not as hard as it may seem! You can do it!

[@LaShumbraBatesAuDHD]

@@AdalineZook I've been thinking about it lately, so I just might start. 😊

[@barbaramason9494]

Thanks for all your in depth info on canning. Now I'm back into this. How many pounds of grapes roughly make 5 cups of grape juice?

[@susanhoward5046]

No...I love hearing about the Amish and Mennonites !! Share away !! ❤

[@thymelapse4838]

Im erie so the middle of pa. But lancaster is fine. Dont know if id make it anyway..life seems so busy right now

[@barbaramason9494]

What size box of sure jell pectin did you use in the grape jelly recipe?

[@caitseppo8863]

Loved you video! Canning question- are you able to safely can a recipe you made on a different day?

[@AdalineZook]

I'm a bit confused by the question, do you mean if you made a pot of soup on a different day, could you can it a few days later if kept in the refrigerator? If so, then possibly! As long as its not kept in the refrigerator for too long!

[@gwenvann7279]

This was such a good video. So much knowledge shared. Thank you!

[@simplydivine5053]

I’m not sure if I missed it or if it wasn’t mentioned, but when canning you should ALWAYS remove the rings from your jars after 24 hours. If you don’t you can get what is called a false seal. This is where the pressure of the rings holds down the lid even though the seal has been broken. When you remove the rings if the seal became bad you’d know immediately as the seal would be broken when you next looked at the jar. It’s a way that you’ll always know if your food has been sealed properly. For the same reason you should NEVER put jars on top of jars as this can create a false seal. You can put carb board between your jars and that is ok because the jar won’t be sitting directly on the lid. Hope this helps everyone. If I didn’t explain this well please look into it yourself about why you should always remove your rings before storing your jars. Have fun canning!

[@SalinaTrull]

What size glass jar are your oats in?!

[@jennyberger6688]

When they have bread recipes what do you do to eat?

[@susangingerich9111]

I always take rings off, yes , agree they rust if you leave them on! Also love your videos!

[@AdalineZook]

Thank you Susan! So glad your here 😊

[@heavenjournals]

How do you freeze the bread? Do you cut it first? Thanks! ❤

[@AdalineZook]

No, I freeze it with out slicing.

[@rosalindaperez2243]

Hello Adaline. My daughter and I love watching your videos. I have been re-using canning lids if they are still good and also recently canned fresh whole strawberries per your process. Thank you for all you do and share. ❤ Blessings 🤗

[@AdalineZook]

Awe!! I'm so happy I can provide family friendly content for you! I love doing things with my daughters as well! Enjoy the strawberries!

[@lisamariegarcia2615]

hi! i need a new bread recipe lol so i want to try out yours but could i cut everything in half to make two loaves? It is just two of us at home so 4 would be waaay too much for us. do you think it will still work the same? thanks!!!

[@AdalineZook]

Yes!! You could totally half the recipe! I hope you like it!

[@susanrenna9700]

Not sure what part of PA you're in but I'm near Gettysburg and I'd love to meet up and is LOVE to know what thrift store you go to because the ones near me STINK LOL

[@AdalineZook]

There is a very large one in selinsgrove PA ☺️

[@dianehorton8704]

I really enjoy your videos, keep them coming!😍

[@janeweldon8874]

I’m going to look for those cookbooks! You gave us a lot of good tips! Thank you!!❤️

[@AdalineZook]

I'm so glad!

[@citychicdoc1596]

This was an awesome video! Thank you!

[@christal9093]

Do you make gluten free bread? My daughter has Celiac Disease and I'm always looking for a good gluten free bread or bun recipe.❤

[@chrishingson3064]

Do you have a blackberry jelly recipe❤

[@AdalineZook]

I've actually never done blackberry jelly! We love to eat them fresh, but that is one fruit I have never preserved!

[@saralange1230]

Quick question, do you meal prep ALL in one day? If so, would you make a video for those who want to start doing it and the steps to follow to make it easier? PLEASE!

[@Dranma51]

I NEVER re-use canning lids! Even if it’s just a one in a million chance for contamination that’s too much! The illnesses that it could cause are deadly. And I only use jars that are meant for canning!

[@Imthebrownunicorn]

Everyone is different. The thing I’ve noticed is there’s been so much fear put into people about canning, and the more I can and the longer I can the more I see how exaggerated these rules are to scare the living daylights out of people. COMMON SENSE is key to canning but then again I guess common sense is actually pretty much the rule to life

[@Dranma51]

@@Imthebrownunicorn It’s also about opinion. That’s the way I learned and I’m not willing to take the chance

[@Dranma51]

@@ellelanham-pv3qg I’ve never heard of glass lids!

[@ebgbjo2025]

The fear has been put out by companies who make money by selling the product.

[@ellelanham-pv3qg]

@@Dranma51 your going to have to look it up, it keeps being taken down. I have tried several times and it keeps being deleted.

[@mommajo]

I'm loving the new video format ❤

[@oceanforever]

Love everything you do sweet lady ❤❤❤thanks for sharing

[@kiaragirl3]

This Mennonite cookbook is available on Amazon as well as others

[@GraceyV]

Can you share the link to the avocado oil you found on amazon?

[@AdalineZook]

I'm so sorry! I forgot to link it! Its in the description box now!

[@GraceyV]

@@AdalineZook thank you!!

[@thefehrs]

The bread you made looks delicious, I love making my own sourdough bread 🍞 The green beans would make great canned green bean soup, and green bean soup is one of my favorite soups😋 I will be posting a green bean soup recipe this week on my channel. I'm Mennonite as well and I always reuse lids if the seal is still good and I alsodon'tboil my lids🫣 I honestly feel common sense hardly exists anymore especially with the new younger generation 😅

[@AdalineZook]

Yum!! The soup sounds delish!

[@nancydavid1133]

Thank you sharing such valuable information! ❤

[@AdalineZook]

You are so welcome! I enjoy sharing helpful things!

[@frankieniedorf4463]

Loved the video

[@Carole712]

For some reason I am not getting notified when you put up a new video. Have subscribed for “all” videos.

[@christinerutherford1780]

I’m ordering that one cookbook u had first

[@AdalineZook]

Ohhh thats exciting!! Let me know what you think of it!

[@kaylaclark9135]

Add to cart add to cart add to cart 😂 thanks for the resources Adaline!

[@alenakrainert8170]

Everything looks delicious as always!!💜

[@AdalineZook]

Thank you 😋

[@letsstartahomestead]

So excited to buy the by your own doctor book and pediatrician version thank you so much for sharing those!

[@msbuttafly112]

Happy Friday, Adaline & everyone! 🦋

[@AdalineZook]

Hey there! Happy Friday!!

[@charlie3281]

I love your videos.

[@kathrynrichmond811]

COOK BOOK!!!!!🤜🤛👏

[@SimplyBethany]

Hey hey Adaline! Love love your videos!❤

[@AdalineZook]

Heyyyy!! Thank you girl!

[@beatricekohler-ng9wo]

we absolutely don't have any rain in germany. We have to watering our vegetable fields and potatoes. I love your recipes 😍 thank you for that

[@AdalineZook]

Earlier this spring everything was VERY dry! But we have finally been getting rain!

[@aprilinalabama9074]

New subscriber from Alabama ❤ Hello 😁

[@miriamyoder1462]

Great video!!! Thank you so much for sharing about the canning lids!! I've always tossed them cause I thought they are a one time use!😢 That will change now!! Great blessings to you all always!!

[@SimplyEnjoyingLife]

Very fun and enjoyable video😊

[@alextavares8705]

Im in PA!!!

[@aprilinalabama9074]

That bread looks delicious 😋❤

[@MsBrad79]

You can get the Basics and More cookbook is in every Mennonite n Amish stores in our area.😉😉(Elkhart Co. IN)

[@AdalineZook]

Thats awesome! Thanks for sharing this info!

[@shereeralph3802]

Common sense doesn’t seem to be so common anymore. 😏 My mum always reused her Vacola lids again as long as it was in good condition. There is a lot of wastage in today’s society - so it’s great to see you using yours. ☺️