Every Bit Counts Week 1.5? (Catching Up From Illness) | Food Preservation VLOG

[@tess5564]

Glad you are starting to feel a bit better. Love the salsa recipe.

[@juliepoolie5494]

I love your spaghettios spoon! I have a Sprout plastic doll from the 80’s. Sprout is the Jolly Green Giant’s apprentice. He sits on a shelf in my kitchen. Momma mailed away for him and he appeared in our Christmas stocking.

[@mybelovedchaos]

Thank you so much for showing us that issues with canning can happen to anyone!

[@SageandStoneHomestead]

Oh, totally!!

[@tmd7859]

I dehydrate my cherry tomatoes drizzled with a thick balsamic vinegar and a small piece of basil. Nice work!

[@SageandStoneHomestead]

OH man I am going to try that! Thank you!

[@karenfrankland7763]

Glad your feeling better. I'm one of those people who can't stand Cilantro. I grew some two years ago because my daughters boyfriend moved in with us and loves Cilantro. The smell and taste of soap growing in the garden drove me crazy. I had to just pull it all out and gave it to the chickens.

[@SageandStoneHomestead]

SO bizarre to me! I truly wonder what else out there has such a different flavor person to person... I know cilantro is a big one that has obvious differences between people!

[@theunsteadysteader]

@@SageandStoneHomestead Another crazy thing is DMSO. It is a topical anti-inflammatory. We used it on our horses. Some people are fine with it and other people have to wear gloves to apply it. What it does to some people is it immediately makes your mouth taste kinda like dirty gym socks! 💜👍💜

[@SageandStoneHomestead]

I have heard about that!

[@teresastuart4383]

I saw someone put the cherry tomatoes between2 deli lids and use a serated knife to cut multiple at a time. 🍅🍅

[@SageandStoneHomestead]

I've got to try that!

[@RebeccaChurch-k2f]

We use to add oregano with the salt and we ate them as snacks

[@SageandStoneHomestead]

Yum!!

[@rschroeder6460]

Love salsa verde. Sometime make with fresh lime juice. I know the rules....its just sooooo much better with fresh lime 😊 so glad to hear you're feeling better!

[@SageandStoneHomestead]

I bet it's fine!

[@dreamingofanecholshomestea3711]

Great save❤

[@merryanneadair4451]

Never ceases to amaze me how much you get accomplished!! You made "catch up" look like a breeze! Those Superb lids are excellent! And much cheaper than Ball lids if you get them from the Amish market. I'm looking forward to trying your ice cream recipe, looks so good! So very glad you're feeling better. Prayers you get completely over your illness & are able to fully catch up. There's just too much to get done this time of year to be sick!! God bless!

[@SageandStoneHomestead]

Thanks Merry Anne! Planted more of your beans recently!

[@merryanneadair4451]

@@SageandStoneHomestead I'm so glad!! I wanted a big crop of those (well & everything else...) this year. Didn't work out. 😔 Have been battling some health issues since March, finally over that (I hope) & now dealing with the aftermath of all the meds! 🤔🙄 A little late here to fall garden with much success but gives me more time to pray & plan for next year!! 😊 It's feels so good to catch up with your life again!!

[@SageandStoneHomestead]

Hugs Merry Anne! Thinking of you!

[@heavenly-dreamsdairygoats]

Heather you do look and sound better. This is another great video. Thank you for sharing. Till next time God Bless.

[@SageandStoneHomestead]

Thanks for being here! ♥

[@heavenly-dreamsdairygoats]

@@SageandStoneHomestead always and forever. I love your channel 💗.

[@trishapomeroy9251]

Aww bunnies. I miss keeping rabbits, but that phase of our lives has passed. I hope you are feeling better. It's extra rough feeling under the weather this time of year with so much to do.

[@SageandStoneHomestead]

Yeah summer sickness is just no fun! Thank you ♥

[@nolliesteers3083]

❤❤❤. We love you guys ❤❤❤

[@SageandStoneHomestead]

♥♥♥ Love you, Nollie!

[@musicgirl214]

i couldnt help but laugh so hard when the camera knocked over an you appologized for the violence! Im glad you are on the mend and feeling better Heather! love the videos so much. also ive gotten my pest netting an so far its working FANTASTIC an hopefully my next batch of arugula will have no issues!

[@SageandStoneHomestead]

GOOD! What kind did you get? I may look into something for the greenhouse.

[@musicgirl214]

@@SageandStoneHomestead It was a 4'x10' Fine mesh barrier pest netting i found on amazon was relatively inexpensive bout 8 dollars for that. an they have multiple sizes. Hope you find something that helps!

[@SageandStoneHomestead]

Thanks!!

[@cdavid2486]

Thank you for all the great ideas. Plan to dehyd some more tomatoes today also! Very cute bunnies!

[@SageandStoneHomestead]

Thanks!!

[@cindyboard7816]

Your Salsa Verde looks delicious!! I'm with you on adding the cilantro!! Glad you are feeling better! A household is like a well oiled machine, take a working part out of the mix and things will clutter a bit.😂😉 a thanks for sharing your skills with us! Stay safe!🙏❤🇺🇸

[@SageandStoneHomestead]

As soon as I clean up it becomes an exciting blank canvas and I mess it up again quickly! It's a productive cycle haha

[@cindyboard7816]

@@SageandStoneHomestead 🤣 That happens at my house too!😆

[@briezeeway]

Hopefully you feel better soon. Thanks for sharing and doing the every bit counts. I did the cherry tomato’s yesterday. Put pizza seasoning before drying

[@SageandStoneHomestead]

Feeling 99% better, thank you!

[@tjjurake3506]

Just started watching your videos. You are such a lovely person. I am looking forward to all the things I will learn from you. I love that you still have and use your childhood spoon. ❤🐐

[@SageandStoneHomestead]

Welcome to the channel! Happy to have you ♥

[@tjjurake3506]

@@SageandStoneHomestead Thank you! xx

[@theunsteadysteader]

Wonderful video Heather! Your salsa looked wonderful. I am one of "those people" that cilantro tastes like soap. I mean extremely soapy. 😂😂 I am very interested in the sunflower petal tea. Glad you are feeling better little girl. 💜👍💜 Aunt Beth

[@SageandStoneHomestead]

Just ONCE I want to know that taste that some people experience! That is SO bizarre to me! Sounds like Oregano is the option for you, lol!

[@amandarodgers9480]

I get those jars from the Dollar General!! Just bought some today. 10 bucks for a case of 12. Also I believe walmart sells them too just a little more expensive.

[@SageandStoneHomestead]

Thank you! There is a dollar general relatively close by!

[@tammykaltreider]

Yes my Dollar General carries them also! Have you seen the Ball Honeybee Keepsake Mason Jars? I love the look of them also.

[@amandarodgers9480]

@@tammykaltreider NO I haven't! Does DG carry those as well or just the bigger stores?

[@tammykaltreider]

@@amandarodgers9480 unfortunately no. Just the bigger stores.

[@makers9693]

Me too!

[@jenmag0313]

Thanks for sharing your days with us even though you didn't feel well! I'm glad you're feeling better, and I pray that you keep getting better. I am so excited to dehydrate tomatoes as you showed us in the video. Every day you amaze me, Heather!! Tell your hubby great job for helping extra around the house/farm when you were down.

[@SageandStoneHomestead]

He is such a great guy! I picked a good one lol!

[@brendacox8699]

Awe, Thank you for including the footage even though you were not feel your best. Thank you that means a lot to some of us, it shows we matter to you, as you do to us. ❤❤❤ I have been a bit busy myself lately, so I have been watching your Channel when I have free time.

[@jenniferr2057]

I think I last got those jars at Dollar general. 😊

[@SageandStoneHomestead]

I definitely need to head up there, I love the look of these jars.

[@jenniferr2057]

@@SageandStoneHomestead Call first! Lol.

[@Bellllllz]

I'm loving your "every bit counts" preservation series.

[@ericcawith2cs11]

Youve been very productive dispite being sick! I like a drier chevre' as a sub for feta cheese crumbled on salads. I dug our hand crank ice cream maker out and can't wait to try your ice cream recipe in it! I will let you know how it turns out...

[@SageandStoneHomestead]

I hope you love it as much as we do!! Great tip on how to use dry chevre! ♥

[@jnetbeams]

You might try growing poblano peppers. Common in Mexican food, you roast and peel the skins off and add them to pretty much anything. I love them in enchiladas and in my salsas. The have a very good distinct taste

[@jnetbeams]

Also - not hot

[@SageandStoneHomestead]

I think I wrote that down! Need to try for next year. I may just put those on my seed order for more fall root stuff so I don't forget.

[@doriskuhberger8559]

Oh my gosh. I watched your video yesterday. I did post a comment, it is not here. So strange. This is not only on your channel. It happened to other people that I subscribe too s well. Thoughts and Prayers.Thank you for sharing. Love and Blessings. Doris, Penrith 🇦🇺🦘

[@heidiw8406]

I have found my comments on other channels, not under the one I made the comment on.

[@SageandStoneHomestead]

KZbin does this to me too. The AI is very sensitive and thinks certain things violate community standards when a human could clearly tell they do not. Even if you forget to space after a period it will delete it (thinking you've tried to post a link), it's really annoying! I'm so sorry!!

[@doriskuhberger8559]

@@SageandStoneHomestead Thank you for letting me know. It is not your fault.

[@LoriHakaMyHeartCries]

My Nana would just keep her bacon fat on her counter, as a matter of fact, so did my Mama. They both used those aluminum containers that say "GREASE" on them. Of course, back in those days that bacon grease was used for everything and didn't sit for very long. It would sit for days, though. 😊 We never got sick from it. It's crazy thinking back. ❤❤

[@SageandStoneHomestead]

Somehow fat itself when rendered is very good at keeping well without growing things. I don't know the science behind it!

[@OrganicMommaGA]

I'm so glad you're feeling better, Heather! And also, what a great learning opportunity (and positive thing) about steam canning! For anyone on the fence about getting a steam canner, this is one more point that makes it a valuable tool to add to our presevation arsenal.

[@SageandStoneHomestead]

Absolutely! I'm sure it's paid for itself in food that it's saved and energy it didn't take to bring a big pot to a boil. And the TIME saved not waiting for that big pot to boil!

[@merryanneadair4451]

Haven't had the finances to invest in a steam canner, but after a lot of research found out I can use my pressure canner to do the same thing! I'm loving the results; so much quicker & not using & moving all that water is a huge benefit!! Truly a blessing!

[@carolynmoody9460]

Ever since I run your playlist while traveling I find myself going back for more older video's though out my day❤all you do❤️❤️❤️ 🕊️

[@SageandStoneHomestead]

I noticed you in the comments of older videos! Thank you so much! Warms my heart to see older stuff getting some love ♥

[@mistycherie]

Loved this one, lots of cool snippets of life being shared - Thank you Heather. Muffins look yummy! The butter being creamier at least meand it spreads nice haha. Bacon fat is glorious, I agree. That salsa looks fabulous. 💚💚💚

[@ourafricanfarm]

Love these preserving videos

[@SageandStoneHomestead]

Glad you like them! more to come! :)

[@tracybuzzell8858]

The heads of the sunflowers make a good tea as well... The parts of the blower that get fertilized just dry them and use them for tea..

[@laurarochester3054]

Faceplanted! 😂

[@SageandStoneHomestead]

Yes! Sorry!!

[@kb19907]

LOVE YOUR CHANNEL FERMENTED SALSA VERDE IS AMAZING TOO

[@abigailontiveros5111]

Back again! Not sure what you do with this salsa but an easy meal is shredded chicken tacos. You just shred some chicken and sauté the sauce and chicken together in a frying pan. Then use as tacos meat with whatever toppings you usually like. Cabbage is usually a good choice for the toppings.

[@TracyLister-u8d]

Everything is better with bacon 🤤😂

[@SageandStoneHomestead]

I agree!

[@tfisher67]

Hey Heather, do you have a link to that tool you used to get the lid off the whey? I have arthritis in my hands, really bad, and have a hard time getting lids off of jars. I have some other gadgets that I've tried but the one you have looks like it would be much easier to use. It reminds me of an oil filter wrench I used to use in my Jiffy Lube days...lol! That was way back in the late 80's.

[@SageandStoneHomestead]

I think my husband found those locally but this one on amazon looks really similar: www.amazon.com/Jar-Opener-Weak-Hands-Effortless/dp/B0CCYB6VZ9/ref=sr_1_23?crid=16HLTTSMKY20L&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.ORqMjW4-HgX1p4FZZR_k71lSN6GA4yk_E5vclQoZRULu3VhXqxt7QlaHfnHqrw-xM2sOWPJ56g3B_gO81nEs5Fl4mhE2b1OphdOmV-Z_f68DZvRWmLl-af0kasGaA2SHHOGmTh4ERt0piAACKsiqmqHyCwey5dw_gio4kg91NydBa-5Q8l1I-Ss61W_Mj9dl1S8MJ-n_t3sHy5XryTTJj4BsgOLkSP0gKdeOpkzxjmiKWRm5YSnXezCWt2x39_113bXSzsoxF-1k3HCpWrU06pKjL8vm-KOw6hfeJPZs4bI.0YCNTWfEV0XA1RZ10pkxi_ZZsSuUHLs-mUo320kq_bk&dib_tag=se&keywords=jar%2Bopener&qid=1723675374&sprefix=jar%2B%2Caps%2C116&sr=8-23&th=1

[@azgardenlover370]

You can vacuum seal your jars as many times as you want, using the same lid. No need to wait until full.

[@SageandStoneHomestead]

True! To fill it up will take less than a week so I decided to leave it :)

[@TDew1502]

Hi I use my dried tomatoes in almost everything. Soup’s stews anything

[@GreenThumbGardener65]

Thanks for explaining the rebel canning part. I’m not opposed either. I just like to know the why!😊 I may have missed this at one point so while I’m thinking about it…do you make anything from the rabbit pelts once you harvest the meat? Like mittens or hats? I’m just curious. Feel better soon.

[@SageandStoneHomestead]

I haven't done it yet but I have some tanned hides I plan to make pompons out of for knitted hats. I will open an Etsy for those this fall time.

[@GreenThumbGardener65]

@@SageandStoneHomestead cool idea! Sewing fur is kinda wonky. I’ve used fake fur but I’m sure really fur is more difficult. The edges are difficult because you have to keep moving the fur back towards the front to keep it out of the seam.

[@SageandStoneHomestead]

@@GreenThumbGardener65 that makes sense, I appreciate the tip!!!

[@breesaves]

I have seen the golden harvest jars at walmart and amazon! They are cute. I see them at garage sales and snag them up. Your farm is the cutest. I have already learned a ton and this is only my 2nd video!

[@SageandStoneHomestead]

Welcome to the channel! ♥

[@heathergeyer1780]

I swear YT hates me. I just got notification today that you posted this. Golden Harvest is sold at dollar general. Glad you seem to be feeling better. Much love and blessings.

[@SageandStoneHomestead]

I'm glad they EVENTUALLY notified you! This video didn't do as well as I expected so I wonder if you aren't the only one!

[@heathergeyer1780]

@@SageandStoneHomestead probably is the reason. Your channel isn’t the only one this happened with. Anything homestead or herbal related seems to be targeted. At least in my experience recently. I have even been unsubscribed from channels. 😔

[@SageandStoneHomestead]

@@heathergeyer1780 I have only noticed this with one channel myself but I’ll have to pay close attention!

[@79PoisonBreaker]

For the cast iron muffin pan, do you pre heat the pan ? or are cooking times different? I really like stone ware and cast iron even though I have very little of them.

[@SageandStoneHomestead]

No I didn't preheat the pan, I did add butter to each cup!

[@azgardenlover370]

If you like the tomatillo salsa, try green tomato salsa.

[@alexballinger]

Does the coring and slicing in half help the skins slip off better than the coring and the X in the bottom method? Thanks! 😃

[@SageandStoneHomestead]

Yes and a lot of liquid comes out!

[@alexballinger]

@@SageandStoneHomestead Awesome, thank you so much, I will have to try it :)

[@abigailontiveros5111]

Do you sell these(dehydrated cherry tomatoes)? My son would love these as a snack. I would totally buy them.

[@SageandStoneHomestead]

No we don’t, we usually don’t have extras

[@majvatting3595]

If i were to not feel safe to steam or water bath can a non approved or altered recipe do i pressure can that instead?😊

[@SageandStoneHomestead]

This really depends! If you’re going to break rules it is important to know why you’re breaking them so you can determine if it makes sense. Weather or not to pressure can would depend on a few factors and timing and density of the food play into that.

[@DebBeeman-ir9eu]

You guygs are the picture of the. Pics of you basement is a great place for the kiddos to do!

[@SageandStoneHomestead]

It’s before I’ve had my coffee so it might be that but I’m having a hard time understanding this comment, I’m sorry!

[@sparkleflair]

How do the not-a-penos compare to the habanadas in the heat factor? Is that steam canner the one you've got on your Amazon storefront?

[@SageandStoneHomestead]

Yes the fruit saver steam canner! And the nadapenos truly have no heat where the habanada tastes like it has a little table pepper sprinkled on

[@kathykieler8174]

Have you ever added bacon and dried tomatoes to your cheve

[@SageandStoneHomestead]

No but that sounds fantastic!!