Farmhouse Kitchen, Stew, Biscuits | Pigs and Kittens

We're hanging out in the kitchen again today, cooking up a storm. I'm making my mom's beef stew with biscuits, marzipan, baked oatmeal and sourdough. We also have some new farm kittens I wanted to introduce you to. I hope you enjoy coming along with us and wish you a wonderful day.
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[@kirstievapron4705]

The delight in your voice at saying ‘ serving my family homegrown’ greens. You’re amazing. Honestly , I hope you know that ❤️

[@kathyfletcher4694]

Before you return the damaged freeze dryer you should ask if you can purchase the trays that came with it. Nice to have an extra set to prefreeze stuff while your freeze dryer is running. It would save on shipping charges if you decided you wanted a second set of trays in the future.

[@closetoyou28]

I absolutely love your videos. It’s like a warm hug. As a chef myself, I am so delighted to see you put your ingredients together. In a way I imagine it will taste absolutely fantastic. The warmest hugs from Denmark to you and your family

[@LittleMountainRanch]

That’s high praise! Thank you.💕

[@bettyjorodgers8552]

Another great video. Thank you.

[@alesiawallin3860]

We love our HarvestRight freeze dryer! We have freeze dried eggs, fruits, vegetables and left over meals. We have the oil pump but we’ve only had to change the oil once since we got it last summer and we ran it almost non stop for July and August. It tells you when to change it so that was a bonus that you don’t have to keep up with it.

[@jo-annjewett198]

I see so many negative posts on the Harvest Right. I really want one and hearing good results is heartening.

[@belieftransformation]

Did you buy your freeze dryer in Canada & if so, which company did you buy through? I’m guessing it would be best to buy straight from Harvest Rite but it costs a way more converting the dollars to Canadian. Thanks for sharing😊

[@cynthiafisher9907]

@@belieftransformationShe said it came from Utah.

[@maryables6752]

Lip smacking good, so 😁 funny 😁 😂 😀

[@taraschmidheini4674]

So blessed by your channel, I really appreciate you, thank you Dear 😘

[@marciarimer2593]

I love my HR. Nothing goes to waste anymore. Even if i'ts only a cup of something I'll freeze dry it for my backpacking trips.

[@laraehafen3081]

I have very picky eaters, if there are any chunky vegetables they wont eat it. I freeze dry all my veggies that I love to cook with and then i powder the veggies and it so easy to hide them in what i am cooking. Last week I made chicken noodle soup and hid zucchini in it and they didn't even know

[@wendyc.5769]

Ahhhh! There’s the bay leaf 😂

[@LittleMountainRanch]

Lol!!

[@patriciamcintire]

your hair is beautiful, so are you, love watching your videos of cooking and the farm animals, they are so awesome.

[@LittleMountainRanch]

Thank you so much!

[@julieparker707]

You are a jaw dropping experience! You accomplish so much each day! We love watching you! Wish we had smell TV! Thanks Chelsea!

[@judygalbreath2935]

I wood love a freeze dryer. Only want a small one. But can't afford it. Love watching everyone enjoy there's.

[@mercy2angl]

That is sweet of you to create an emergency preparedness food kit for your older children. I'll bet they will be so happy to have it.

[@robinashultz7662]

I did the same for my older son, he likes to camp as well so I bought a Rubbermaid tote with latches on it and put everything from freeze dried eggs to freeze dried stew in there. This way he has a preparedness kit as well as some thing to use when camping. I also included a gallon of water.😀

[@MrRKWRIGHT]

Good afternoon Little Mountain Ranch. Excellent video as always. That salad looks absolutely delicious - a great combination of fresh apples and spinach. Thanks for sharing all your tips on freeze drying micro greens. By the way, those homemade biscuits look nice and warm and yummy! 👍😊

[@deno.520]

I'm so happy for you that you have your freeze dryer! Love seeing what you're doing with it. It's all about family!

[@famous9222]

Many Portland Oregon area Costcos have been completely out of eggs since before Christmas. A good time to use my water glass eggs.

[@angelahaglund2656]

I got a freeze dryer for Christmas but my 95 y/o Aunt fell ill the 19th of December and I have moved in with here to be her caretaker until she is better. I can not wait to use mine!

[@kellyp4051]

We had a can opener like that when I was growing up many, many years ago! I wonder what happened to it. I could use it now! Brings back memories.

[@cathyjardine2957]

Hello, I came accross your channel today. Its nice to find someone who lives in the interior of BC like I do :) Great job and information sharing

[@prairiemeadowhomestead]

That's my pie pastry recipe. I made and sold pies at our locat farmers market for 7 years. It was very loved!!

[@LittleMountainRanch]

That’s awesome! My mom has been using it since I was a kid and I think she got it from her mom.

[@Gardengirlie04]

It’s the recipe from the tender flake lard package..

[@FaveWasteOfTime]

I discovered your channel not that long before Christmas and am loving it. Your sourdough tips are great, walking around the farm to see the animals has been very instructive and I so look forward to your cookbook coming out. Right now though I have a major craving for buttermilk biscuits. lol

[@LittleMountainRanch]

Welcome!

[@kayemoore]

I love your videos! I find myself smiling quite a lot. This video with the family in the mix was wonderful. Not exposing your children while including them in the true dynamics - WELL DONE! I am also “addicted” to my freeze dryer; it’s fun AND healthy - hard to beat! THANK YOU for sharing yourself with all of us!

[@LittleMountainRanch]

Thank you so much!

[@TeenyWeenyDesign_Creations]

❤Peasoup, wonderful to see you made this. In the Netherlands it is a bit of an National wintersoup. The only difference is, less potato, and we add celeriac to it and the meat of pork ribs...as well as the bacon you put in it. Love your vlogs.

[@marinamayo7994]

What a beautiful presentation! I'm fascinated with your lifestyle and motivated to cook!

[@LittleMountainRanch]

Thank you so much!

[@dennisalton2402]

You didn't say how much oats for your dish! An old man who loves watching your channel! A friend from afar!! D

[@LittleMountainRanch]

6 cups, but you could cut it all in half.

[@okiejammer2736]

⚘ Love this video. Saved to do this stew recipe. Thanks!

[@plot1895]

Super video, thank you. You really do pack your days with so many things! Hope you get some rest too. This week we are eating our green lentil and alfalfa sprouts. They are delicious. Today I’ll start another batch of sprouts.

[@gretadoute1090]

Love all you do for your family. Wouldn't it be more efficient if you bake everyday to have all your bakery stuff in one place .like four Bp , 'Bs , sourdough ,sugar bowls, Measuring spoons ',cups ,glass and dry cups all under that wood mixing table. And a pitcher of water to save you back and forth constantly to make one bake goods.

[@annaking9213]

I love the big logo best .That shirt is beautiful.

[@kathys9786]

Freeze dried bananas are my grandkids favorites! I can't keep up with it!

[@vannemocilac274]

As an empty nester, I love hearing your lillens in the video😍communion to my ears🎼. We got five eggs today from our last year’s chicks (Black Austrolorps and two barred rocks).

[@tressanallenmartin9336]

Totally enjoyed watching you in the kitchen.. thank you so much

[@linamora4339]

Thank you Chelsea !

[@kellyhawes9293]

The pea shoots look great! Still waiting on my micro greens set up to come!! I'm so glad you got the freeze dryer. I would think it will be fabulous for a family of your size. Just bought local eggs from a road side stand 2 miles from my house for $5.00 a dozen. So worth it for local free ranch eggs. I just love watching you bake and cook, especially with your moms recipes ❤

[@robinashultz7662]

Hey Kelsey, a substitute if you are run out of baking powder is 2 tablespoons of cream of tartar to 1 tablespoon baking soda 😀

[@dhansonranch]

Good job! First time I have seen a pastry dough recipe that resembles what I have used for over 30 years - except that I sprinkle vinegar over lard, baking powder and flour (5 c) , then to one whisked egg, I add milk to make 1 cup. pour over and mix with fork and then I knead the dough for a few seconds just to form ball and use up flour. I use hands to crumble lard. I never refrigerate it. Always flaky. Good video!

[@janeblackwell5228]

I cannot wait for your cookbook!

[@betsymorrisroe9136]

If you keep a small bowl of water to dip your fingers into, you'll find it much easier to stretch and pull your sourdough. It won't stick to your fingers. :)

[@usbpphillips]

I've got sliced bananas in my freezer dryer right now. We were given 3 cases of really ripe bananas last week so I have a couple more loads to do when this one is done.

[@elizabethlink3993]

💚 Beef Stew and those amazing, flaky biscuits, how delicious! Those new kittens are so cute, glad to hear Albus is so sweet with them. Freeze drying is definitely on my wish list. 💚

[@kathypadgitt9888]

I really enjoy your videos.

[@LittleMountainRanch]

I appreciate that!

[@elizabethpendleton3421]

Another Awesome video!

[@dgray2228]

Freeze dried eggs are great. Try some out. They make really good scramble eggs and great added in to recipes. This is fantastic for the winter when the fresh eggs become less plentiful. 1 tablespoon of whole powdered eggs with 3 tablespoons of water equal 1 eggs.

[@shellevaughan-hoyt4063]

I love that your kids talk to you while you are filming

[@cynthiafisher9907]

She’s such a great mom!

[@jeannebrinkman8889]

Great videos … you are such a great teacher and Mom… the calmness that surrounds your family is evident ❤

[@LouisaSharp]

Evening from Scotland U.K. We buy free range eggs and we cant get the ones we would normally buy.. these free range eggs hubby bought from ASDA were different sizes and they are £2; 00 per half dozen. Thank you for sharing your recipes I and my husband are just like you make from scratch and it is a little bit o this herb etc...

[@kangtani_indonesia]

Very good information and very useful to increase my knowledge

[@lizkellett6700]

Eggs in Wales UK are £2.50 per 12

[@lizkellett6700]

Thanks for the reply,you asked a while ago about the price of milk, here in Wales it's around £1.80 per 4 pints,it has nearly doubled in price.I am new to your channel I love all your videos they are fantastic interesting I have earned so much already. Will I able to buy your book in the UK.Have a great day🙂.

[@susantaylor8507]

I found an old can opener like that at a yard sale I bought it

[@cynthiafisher9907]

You are lucky!

[@christinepfeiffer6365]

Love hearing the kids in the background engaged in what you are doing asking questions. I just paid $7.39 for 18 large everyday eggs. Yikes!

[@claudiaschmidt5362]

i am the same kind of cook, raised 3 kids and never following a recipe. Best wishes for a great garden this year............................

[@mywildholm]

Freeze drying is on the top of my list to learn - thank you for this!

[@wilwilliamson8831]

Omg, found your channel a little while ago, my heart nearly dropped when you pronounced “ Worcestershire sauce” correctly, Americans have a real problem with it, love the channel, respect to you and your family and keep the vids coming, 👍( ps I am English)

[@LittleMountainRanch]

Welcome!!

[@VampireLeigh]

I don’t have any kids but how CUTE when she said ‘sour’ she sounded so sad haha adorable x

[@danoneill2846]

yep

[@LittleMountainRanch]

Your comments make me smile every time!

[@jjscosita]

Thanks a bunch for this video. It was triple inspiring. Wow, I needed this.

[@LittleMountainRanch]

You are so welcome!

[@chrissyfrancis8952]

I make up 2 1/2 gallon jars of cocoa mix using powdered milk bc I put a scoop in my coffee everyday. Usually buy it at the Amish store in bulk, but had to get a bag for a Christmas gift & paid $13 for a 12 oz bag. 😩I use it in bread recipes(dried buttermilk powdered too) to avoid scalding it. Freeze dried whole milk will be amazing! I can only find low-fat dried milk.

[@gary709ollie]

I admire your energy and tenacity to "get it done". Slow down a tad to enjoy life to it's fullest, we'll be here for you. Hopefully very soon you'll shoot above 100K subscribers and put some money in the bank when your cook book gets released. I know I'll be buying one! Thanks for your honesty and sharing. Best regards, From the other side of Canada (Newfoundland), Gary

[@LittleMountainRanch]

That's kind of you - I'm working extra hard right now, but once my website and cookbook are down I plan to slow way down for awhile. Definitely burning the candle at both ends around here.

[@ms.royahrens8777]

So MUCH goodness that you share!! Thank you and God Bless!

[@nancyrea3863]

I would really like to have a freeze dryer but it just isn’t in my budget. Your videos are great. May God watch over you and your family.

[@chrissyfrancis8952]

There’s just me, my husband & 18 yo son(who’ll be heading to college next year) though a freeze dryer would be amazing, it’s an expense that doesn’t make sense for us. BUT, I’ve been watching for a sale on a 9 layer/timer Excalibur dehydrator on sale & just got one! It was $369.99 down to $234 at Walmart online(US) if anyone’s looking. I always buy big ticket items right after Christmas & get the deals.

[@amberrhodus5751]

An 18 carton of eggs are $6.03 in Kentucky. I can’t wait until my chickens start laying again, I think I’m going to try my hand at water glassing.

[@carolclarkson4859]

We love our freeze dryer!! I'm so happy that you have one. Following to see all that you do with it.

[@rachelholdt6840]

I so badly want to get a freeze dryer! I can see so many possibilities for it, and see how it would pay for itself very quickly! I'm hoping in the next couple years I can afford to get one. I've used their scientific model before at my previous job for preserving bacterial cultures. Really fantastic technology!

[@LittleMountainRanch]

It really is!

[@bearridgefarm]

You might try converting your recipes by taking the new recipe ( the smaller one) and dividing that amount by the large recipe amount (ex. 8 servings divided by 12 servings). The number you get (.667) is your “conversion factor.” You multiply that number by each ingredient to get your new amounts. So if you have 1/2 cup of flour in the larger (old) recipe you multiply by .667 to get .334 or 1/3 cup. You might already know all this lol, but if not then I thought it could make it easier for you. Love your videos!!

[@barbaranielsen2888]

She probably knew but I did not. I sm a widow now living in Costa Rica. North American food is what I must cook. Local food is 3 or 4 starches with each meal plus rice. I must eat very little starch to control my diabetes with my diet. So I am constantly looking for diabetic friendly meals made from scratch. All the sugar free ingredients available in the US are not available here. They are not imported into Costa Rica. Cane sugar is raised here and sold all over the world. Local diets are loaded with it as well.

[@jenniferspeers2453]

@@barbaranielsen2888 Costa Rica! Wonderful. A great climate for gardening if you've got a bit of outdoor space

[@rlpittard]

I am so incredibly happy for you! I will be getting my freeze dryer soon and I could not be happier! The possibilities are endless. Great video and thank you for sharing

[@lucytree7892]

Last time I shopped for eggs were near $5 for a dozen plain white in Minnesota.

[@fiveon40]

Love your videos, thank you for all your great content and teaching. We have a large Freeze Dryer and love it as well. I’m sure you will get so much use out of it. I have the premium pump which is the green one that you have and I really like that one because oil changes are every 20 to 30 batches. Where as the basic one is every six batches of needing an oil change. I looked into the oilless pump but unfortunately, you actually have to send that back every two years or so to the company to be rebuilt. That and itself can be quite expensive the shipping back-and-forth. ❤ 🤗 Blessings to your family

[@sylviabradley7355]

Great video💥

[@bryanblanton2046]

The price of eggs here are pretty expensive too. One brand i bought about a month ago which was an 18 pack of extra large eggs (Jumbo) was over $10. Its was a brand called Crystal. So, i didn't even realize intill i got home. But this past time i bought some, they were exactly the same size and all and they were about $6 from Walmart. But thats so awesome about the freeze drying. We cant wait to see the video to see how the fruit turned out. The stew and biscuits looked sooo delicious!!! And oh my gosh, the cherry with almonds, chocolate and oats is so my thing! You are the best! I can't wait to attempt to make those😊 And the kittens are adorable🤗 But them crazy goats...lol🤣. You're an amazing Mother by the way.

[@sallyhostetter2820]

The older piglets are getting so big. Can't wait for your cookbook. The Micro greens peas were great to see. Looking forward to learning about freeze drying from you.

[@livingthegoodlifeinwales]

Love your hoodie.

[@maryperez5845]

Your food always looks so yummy! I love buttermilk biscuits - I only use baking soda for leavening which works great with the acid from the buttermilk. Yours look perfect - the vinegar and milk worked great too! I never thought to make a cherry almond baked oatmeal so that's definitely on my list to try. Love cherry anything! Thanks much Chelsea - see you next time!

[@rhondasmith4272]

❤️from Ontario!

[@punjabseth260]

nice👍👍

[@emilysimmons8794]

I love the way you talk to your family! Your food prep, too! Hugs from Va.!

[@Littlehouseblues]

We love our freeze dryer! I will always can because I love it but I will not be doing week long canning fests in the summer, I’ll be freeze drying!

[@okiejammer2736]

⚘ Congratulations on your freeze-dryer set-up and start-up!

[@lindayounce4494]

Love your cooking videos. We have chickens so I haven't had to buy eggs. But, I do look when I am at the store. They are currently between $7,99 and #10.99 a dozen with a limit of 2 dozen. Sure glad I have chickens! I am in South Carolina, US.

[@louisewilson1737]

Chelsea you are a breath of fresh air!! I love your videos, your vibe is so positive and inspiring. 😊😊

[@GwenGoodall40]

Pineapples are delicious freeze dried

[@carolinehorne6505]

Love your videos so look forward to them. I have just put my sourdough bread in the fridge to take out for tomorrow to bake. Happy baking xx

[@catracampolieto8989]

Eggs are almost $8 for18 here in NY. Sometimes the store is low on eggs. I save my eggshells for the garden.

[@marcialittle7893]

Remember when freeze drying fruits with skins, you need to poke holes in every one to get them to dry correctly. And dark sweet cherries are so sweet, they don't freeze dry well

[@bridgetmarden7224]

The lady at Little Village Homestead freeze dries raw and cooked meat also. I wish I had a freeze dryer. Love all of your videos

[@OMGitsaClaire]

An old Southern trick to get biscuits to rise better is to put them pretty close together in the pan. Basically about 1/2 centimeter or 1/4 inch apart. They will touch while baking and you will have to pull them apart afterwards, but you will get a much more fluffy biscuit that way. Also, if you don’t have a round biscuit cutter or a glass, you can just cut the dough with a sharp paring knife to make square biscuits. They will still cook up just fine. And don’t roll them out too thin. 3/4-1 inch (2-2.5 cm) thick dough works well.

[@carolinehorne6505]

Rubbing the butter into the flour worked well with the kitchen aid or food processor.

[@carolwhisenhunt7504]

I loved this video. You cook such great foods.

[@stephencameron1709]

Love your channel! And those piggies lol

[@MVbailegardens]

Your excitement with the freeze dryer is contagious! Can't wait to see this years food storage 🤩 On eggs. I missed the memo on the egg shortage and was surprised to see 11.99us, on sale, for 18 non organic eggs and shelves almost bare. I made a trek to costco for 5 doz organic at 3.79/doz. Glad to see the small meal prep. My kiddos are accelerating through the teen years. They were 11 just moments ago. Now they're busy and meals are smaller, and quieter :(

[@pattyroberts1555]

Paid $7 last week in Pennsylvania USA for a dozen eggs. Ridiculous!! Enjoy watching your videos. I wish I had your energy. ❤

[@renabarnett2238]

Almost six dollars here in Oklahoma. My freeloaders haven’t started laying yet either. In the last few years we haven’t added new girls so my girls are getting older and this is the first time they cave completely cut me off. Of course when the butt nuggets really ARE worth their weight in gold! 😅

[@erikalouwrens3992]

Such a great video! Thank you xx

[@belieftransformation]

Great tips for baking; thanks for sharing! Wonderful family & vlogs🤗💜🇨🇦

[@camicri4263]

Everything looks delicious Chelsea! I really enjoy your videos, you have a soothing personality! Hugs 🤗🤗❤️

[@danamama6766]

Hugs and love. Loved this so much.

[@lynsmith2698]

Fantastic video. It’s great way to spend my evening, watching your channel. Holy moly girl….you get so much done in a day. Anyways thank you so much for sharing part of your life with us, cheers…❄️🐝🌷

[@michelea9142]

Just now found your videos. Eggs in AZ are $4.62 for 18 count. Price has gone down but Eggs are rather small.

[@harrist4100]

I love the sweater!!! ❤

[@kathyseagle5067]

Can’t wait for the shirts and your cookbook. So excited!!!