Feeding our Family from the Food We’ve Grown (EASY Recipes!)

It's been over 2 months since we've been to the grocery store. Join us for a day in our kitchen and get a tour of the food we have preserved to feed us all winter long.
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[@glendabenard3772]

I'm so glad that you feed your children different kind of foods. They won't be so picky.

[@welshrarebit1153]

When she said ‘I just did some grocery shopping (pause) from our basement’ simple truly amazing

[@marjorieorveau6707]

We are what we eat... is that part of why we're witnessing a change in society and morals these days?? You're giving your kids the roots that will anchor them for the rest of their lives. Well done 😃

[@teresasuderman2199]

Your little one poking around from behind you is the cutest!

[@user-jp7ps1sm4c]

You are one very hard working mom!!! Way to go!!! Your husband should be so thankful!!!!

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Thank you! We make a good team - he works so hard too!!

[@elizabethc9832]

I love the way your children dig into what you raise, grow, make and serve. Most kids today are influenced by what they see on TV and what is served at school, etc. I know you homeschool, but I'm wondering if you have a TV? I'm a fairly new viewer of your videos; I'm very much enjoying them. Thank you!

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Hi! Thanks for watching and your kind words! We have a tv that we keep in the basement and bring up for an occasional family movie but don’t watch anything else. I’m so thankful for how they play and love to be involved! ❤️☺️

[@gensguineas]

I really admire how you and your family are living without relying on the grocery stores. I've been attempting this for the last 2 years but am failing at it miserably. I do have some gardens I'm working on but the summers here in Phoenix are brutal and it's tough to grow during the summer unless I make an area inside our home. Anyway you're doing amazing and I hope I can learn from you.

[@kristinamikkelsoncasanova6287]

Same here in Tucson and the critters eat what we try to grow.

[@gensguineas]

@@kristinamikkelsoncasanova6287 I just had some bunnies eat most of my lettuce, I hear you.

[@melindaoliveri3757]

I’m new here to meeting you,,, I MUST SAY,,, I am just so overwhelmed with admiration!!!! You’re so young to have realized this ‘way’ of life is BEST(!!!!!!) to feed your family,,,,, I’ve in the past n will CONTINUE TO SAY!,,,, THERES NOTHING MORE IMPORTANT THAN FAMILY!,,, n providing the absolute best nutrition for them,,,,!!!!!! Thank you !,,, THANK YOU FOR TEACHING N SHOWING YOUR CHIKDREN WHAT IS RIGHT , good n True,,,, as f as r as what’s best for them! God Bless you sweetheart and God Bless your family!👍😁🙏🏻🥰

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Thanks so much for this very sweet comment!

[@Kazwellian]

I'm older and worked full time outside of the home while our kids were young, so we all missed out on learning how to be self sufficient. Now my adult daughter and I are both learning how to make things from scratch. It is a much better way to ensure you know (and can pronounce) what is in your food. I am enjoying your videos and am slowly realizing that I don't really need a recipe for everything. Thanks for the confidence boost! 😊

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

That's awesome! I love that you and your daughter are doing that together. It's amazing what can happen overtime as you keep learning and how comfortable you'll be in the kitchen. Thank you for watching!

[@lindacarmichael21]

I’m am so impressed with your lifestyle it is truly amazing that you are pretty much self sufficient. The world is so unpredictable right now but your family will thrive any adversities that come along. God bless 💕

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Thanks so much!! It’s such a rewarding way to live! ❤️

[@524FrmGrl]

Those tiny potatoes sure are good in green beans with bacon and onion too❤

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Ooh, that sounds delicious!

[@suzannevenkataraman2045]

I admire you so much how you create these wonderful meals with what you grow!

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Thank you so much! ❤️

[@truthseeker6370]

Super wish I had the baby/infant backpack when I was raising my 6 littles and trying to cook and clean!

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

It’s a game changer!!

[@karenfisher7753]

I have to smile at the pronunciation of Worcestershire sauce. We in UK just say Worcester sauce (pronounced Wuster). Not criticising just fyi.

[@AaronGrosch29]

I was a professional chef for a handful of years, and you're correct. However, WOR CHESTER SHIRE is my preferred pronunciation because it's such a fun word to say - ha! :D

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Ha!! Thanks for sharing this! No offense taken at all, I always feel a bit silly saying it :)

[@nadinestutterheim7950]

In Germany we also say "Wuster" 😅. But honestly i'm pretty sure the person who invented this sauce wanted to annoy us 😂

[@danielleroseclark]

​@@FromScratchFarmstead You can always just say Lea & Perrin's, we also call it that here in the UK!

[@YeshuaKingMessiah]

I heard another UK chef today say wuster sauce too! I just say wors-ter shur sauce

[@susie6315]

Oh my goodness love it, sounds like a dream 😍 Love love this!! ❤️ 🙏🙌💗

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Thank you!!

[@ingweking8748]

Corns looked so pretty

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

They are so fun!!

[@Jordan-bh2tm]

I loved this! So much good information. You are such a wonderful inspiration to me, we hope to start living more off of our land and garden this year. You make things look so graceful and easy!

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Thank you for your sweet comment! And that’s awesome - such a rewarding way to live!!!

[@nadinestutterheim7950]

This door behind you in the kitchen is soooooo beautiful ❤. Reminds me of industrial design, especially together with those copper lamps. Wow ❤

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Thank you!! Prior to living in our current house we lived in an old home built in the early 1900's. These extra doors were in the basement, so we brought a few of them with us and had to figure out how to incorporate them!

[@nadinestutterheim7950]

@@FromScratchFarmstead our 7 year old son would put his thumb up for the upcycling/reusing in this. And so do i ❤️

[@PeggyChristner]

Lol lil one on the back said yeah,must be tickling the tummy,adorable

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Thank you and thanks for watching! :)

[@amandayeates185]

love this video!...all the food and storage tips!

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

So glad!! Thanks for watching!

[@tgif7803]

Now days we live in a way of always waiting the food will be on the table and not even quetionning where it came from how it was grown. I lived like that many years ago and it was the best food ever. I know it is a work of love and a every day journey. Thanks for sharing

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

So true! A labor of love for sure but absolutely worth it. Thanks for watching!

[@firstlast-js5yw]

What a beautiful kitchen! i cannot wait too one day have our own homestead! Love the recipes and I will be trying some❤

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Thank you!! I hope you enjoy them! Thanks for watching!!

[@kcconaty5270]

Blessings to your family 🙏🏼💗👍💙

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Thank you so much!

[@shellakers10]

Looks like you're rocking this life! I'm really impressed! 😊

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Aw! Thanks so much for the sweet comment! It's such a blessing!

[@PlowAndPantryHomestead]

I love baked oatmeal for many of the same reasons you do. I have never put eggs in mine but it does have protein from peanut butter. You've got my mind working on how to sneak in a few eggs. I have chickens too so I'm always looking for ways to add eggs. I enjoyed seeing your kitchen work and food storage!

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Baked oatmeal is so good!! So glad this was helpful! Thanks for watching!

[@laneadamslivingwell]

We always need "kitchen things" in our life!!

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

👍 Thanks for watching!

[@libniambrose9999]

I love your transparency, your way of sharing knowledge and the way you reply to the msgs… beautiful blessed family… TY!

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Thank you for these sweet words and for watching!

[@carolwhisenhunt7504]

My first video. I loved it. TYVM.

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

So glad!! Thanks for watching!!

[@janejohnson852]

Awesome meals.

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Thank you!! :)

[@crystalmichelle6053]

Really enjoyed your video, thanks for sharing 🩷

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

So glad it was helpful! You're welcome!

[@ruthwright6247]

Thank you for the video! Nice content

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Thank you! ☺️

[@user-ff2bm5gi9w]

charming video (as always) :)

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Thank you so much!! :)

[@PiningOverHome]

I’ve never heard of baked oatmeal! I love oven meals, definitely adding this to the rotation!

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Oh yes!! It's SO good!!

[@user-ff2bm5gi9w]

it's delicious! I also first met it here and now its part of our everyday meals :)

[@ajourneytoislam]

Simple life and simple living the best living life is just temporary 🎉

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Agreed! 🙌❤️

[@cathykillion6544]

Enjoyed the video

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Thank you!

[@CountieLt25]

Hi! Just found you yesterday! What a lovely family! It is not a phonetic pronunciation, Woostersheer! Have a wonderful day!

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Oh, thank you - very helpful! Thanks for watching!!

[@mirandavikanderson6958]

Ii also like gifts that are useful.

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

The best! ❤️

[@joannamelchiorre9989]

That’s my exact freezer. A game of janga.

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Ha! Glad I’m not alone! 😂

[@liviabota2776]

Hi, just discovered your channel now, and wanted to say how much I enjoyed this video. Instant subscriber.

[@welshrarebit1153]

Same such an inspiring channel I am loving the homesteading stories of families trying to lead a more sustainable holistic lifestyle

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Thank you so much! So glad you are here!

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Thank you!! We so appreciate the support!

[@corneliaklaraghadami8455]

Over night oats very good.

[@melindaoliveri3757]

I sooooo wish I could start to Homestead!😔🙏🏻

[@belinda5385]

I love your stove.

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Thank you! 😍

[@Molls784]

Great way to feed your family! I admire how frugal and healthy you are! What Dutch oven brand do you use ?

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

We have le creuset Dutch ovens. I’ve found them all off fb marketplace ☺️. Thanks so much for watching!

[@athrowback7715]

.With the amount of soups you make and blend you really need an immersion blender.

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

We love our immersion blender!

[@PeggyChristner]

Aw did not know that

[@shannahsnyder5653]

During winter I will let the potatoes cook down rather than using blender, it warms the chill in the air. You don't have that issue though

[@marlenesmead4936]

This is one of my favorite videos that you’ve done! Maybe I missed it but how do you know how much of each crop to plant to last the year?

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Thank you!! That's a good question. We've dialed it in over the years based on what we had left, what we ran out of sooner, etc. We ended up cutting our potatoes in significantly because we always ended up with a ton that went to the compost in the summer but we upped things like beets, carrots, onions this year. It's not an exact science but we do the best we can! And you never know what might do great and what doesn't do well at all.

[@welshrarebit1153]

Wow!!! This is phenomenal how self-reliant this family is!!! I am simply awestruck!!! How long does a set up like this take and what about investment costs?

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

We have just over 5 acres and love that size because there were very few startup costs/large equipment needed. We bought our property in 2020 so it's only been a couple of years. Thanks so much for watching and your encouragement!

[@corneliaklaraghadami8455]

❤😊 for Germany

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

❤️❤️❤️

[@gayeknight]

Precious… but is anyone else waiting for the cornbread???😂

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Thanks for watching! ☺️

[@shelleymitchell7912]

i havent been into a shop or supermarket since december 2019

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Wow - that's awesome!

[@francinemilette8535]

Hey, just discovered you on KZbin, love the way live and feed your family. I have a small question, what is the oven you use? Never saw one like that. Thanks for taking the time!

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

It’s an aga! We have some more videos on it but it was my dream oven for years and we found it for a steal on fb marketplace!

[@francinemilette8535]

Good morning! Just noticed your video about your AGA, they are quite pricey and I'm glad you obtained one at a good price. I'm french Canadian so if ever you want recipes from my family don't hesitate to ask. @@FromScratchFarmstead

[@welshrarebit1153]

@@FromScratchFarmsteadbut how do you know or regulate the oven temperature? Is it possible to set the oven temp to a desired function?

[@louloulouable]

Are those graters not common in the us? Every house has one in new zealand ( or is this one different in some way,?)

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Box graters are a thing but I don’t know if I’d say everyone has one. Some people have attachments on their mixers or food processors. We had a different one before but this one is just a wayyyy more pleasant experience!

[@amandasharp8549]

What kind of stove is that? So cool!

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

It's an AGA! We have a few other dedicated videos about it if you are interested in learning more :). Thanks for watching!

[@christineb8148]

I love making potato leek soup (or potato turnip/celeriac leek etc) but have had it get gluey in the high power blender sometimes. Is that caused by the potato variety I am using?

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

It gets a little bit of that gluey texture but maybe it's preference, it really doesn't bother us at all (I actually kind of like it). Variety could make a difference. We are usually using elba potatoes or corolla (a yellow variety). Thanks for watching!

[@carolynmoody9460]

❤❤❤🕊️

[@3cardmonty602]

What does the dried nettle do? Is it for flavor or medicinal benefits?

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

We add it for the nutritional benefits - it's very good for you! It doesn't add much flavor when it's dried. My favorite is to eat it fresh in the spring like sautéed spinach - SO good!

[@dugchris2009]

Do you leave the oats on the counter overnight to soak? Could you share the recipe for your baked oatmeal? Looks so good. Also what temperature is the frig that you keep your beets and carrots in? I tried this and they went soft. Thanks.. -

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Yes, we soak the oats on the counter top at night. Here's the recipe fromscratchfarmstead.com/the-best-soaked-and-baked-oatmeal-gluten-free/ Our fridge is just on on medium temp. I try to keep as many as I can in the crisper drawers. Taping the tops of the bags can help too!

[@gailandrews3625]

Only just discovered your chanel, and love it 🙌 I recently started following a Dr Louise Burkart, she’s a toxicologist/mom who shares her knowledge. She recently did a video on oat meal, definitely worth watching, and following.

[@jenmv3483]

Do you have any SEAFOOD recipes? Omega 3salmon, scallops, shrimp etc....

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Good question! We don't currently have any seafood recipe posts up. We mainly have what we raise here so not a ton of seafood but we sure do enjoy it when we get it on occasion!

[@yuliaandronova4620]

You have a beautiful hair. Do you use only your tallow shampoo bar?

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Thank you! Yes, just the shampoo bar!

[@amirahhamed1405]

Could you share where you got your wood fired oven from?

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Hi! It actually runs on gas - it’s an AGA! We found ours used on fb marketplace.

[@amirahhamed1405]

@FromScratchFarmstead okay, thank you for sharing. Definitely a great find!

[@elisalind4660]

May I get the name of the corn you grow to grind and who you get your seeds from? Thank you 😊

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Yes! This is Oaxacan green dent corn. We originally got the seed from Seed saver's exchange and then have been saving seed.

[@elisalind4660]

Thank you.

[@YeshuaKingMessiah]

Popcorn is great for cornmeal too

[@YeshuaKingMessiah]

Why do u hand grind grain when u have a mockmill sitting there?

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

I like to use our hand grinder for grinding corn and prefer to use the nutrimill for grinding wheat!

[@sarahburke1576]

I was wondering about the nettle. I’m not very familiar with it. Do you buy it?

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

It's a wild plant that we have everywhere around here! We harvest it when it pops up in the spring and dry it out to have for the winter. It's very nutritious, most commonly used in teas but I love throwing it into soups and really any savory dishes I can.

[@lindasummer2343]

If it’s not wild in your area, it is easily grown but you might have to try different seed companies to find the seeds (it’s not difficult to track it down). It is very delicious in potato soup.

[@krysalia]

it's a common plant around old train tracks in the countryside and aroud roads, you just use it as spinachs. to harvest it, you take the young leaves bunch at the top of the stems. you blanch if (boil it) and use then like you would use spinach. very good and very healthy !

[@524FrmGrl]

What does nettle taste like?

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Honestly, it’s pretty bland, you really don’t notice it. I love it fresh sautéd like spinach.

[@marieparks5674]

What kind of stove is that

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

It's an AGA!!

[@caroljeanscholl7370]

I've been enjoying your videos. Now. I'm curious as to why using pork is more rare for you. Is it a matter of taste or a matter of what type of meat you feel is healthier?

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

We raise beef and chicken but not pork, which is why we consume less of it. We barter with friends for pork but don't have it in the same quantities as the others!

[@caroljeanscholl7370]

@@FromScratchFarmstead Okay .. gotcha Which is the whole point of your lifestyle. Making a life and living off your own efforts. So it makes sense. Good for you. Well has you been a blessing for so many here, I hope God continues to bless you and your family fully.

[@joystott1867]

Where do you live? How long is your growing season

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

We are in northern il - zone 5b!

[@haydehabdolahian7691]

Banana is the cheapest fruit while is the most nutritious of them all 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

I love the book Eating on the Wild Side by Jo Robinson. She digs deep into the nutrition behind produce and the modern day banana is unfortunately quite far from what it used to be in terms of nutrition. It's a super interesting and eye opening read!

[@YeshuaKingMessiah]

Banana is pure carbs Other fruits much better

[@melindaoliveri3757]

What is NETTLE????? I apologize,,, I embarrassingly admit that I’m NEW to all of this,,,,☺️☺️😔🙃😁

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

No need to apologize! Nettle is a wild leafy green that grows abundantly in the spring. Most people don't like it (also called stinging nettle) but it's one of my favorite greens and full of good nutrients!

[@paulamartin6049]

Whilst this is comendable i am sure your family would love some processed unhealthy non wholesome foods in their lives i think the goal for life should be every thing in moderation. Baked oatmeal is standard in my household with fruit but so is plain old fashiined porridge. Interesting video px

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Thanks for watching!!

[@user-jp7ps1sm4c]

Why is everyone wearing a coat in the house? Do you not have heat???

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

We have heat. Sometimes cozying up in the winter is just the thing ☺️.

[@haydehabdolahian7691]

Sorry to ask this but it is a layer of white ( looks like dust ) thing over your 2 lights in the kitchen ! Hope is not dust 😢

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Ha! That's an eye for detail. I'm not going to say our house is always perfectly clean.

[@YeshuaKingMessiah]

Why wouldn’t it be dust? Lights get dusty Rather have a houseful of babies than clean lights lol

[@silviamagda]

I am really curious why americans eat dinner at 5 o'clock. At what time do you go to sleep? Aren't you hungry before bed?

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Our kids go to bed at 7 so this works well for us!

[@YeshuaKingMessiah]

Most eat at 6 Their kids get up super early if they’re going to bed at 7 Mine went at 8:30 or 9 so they would sleep till 7:30 or 8 am They didn’t nap by age 3 either

[@pamelastucker8335]

Your poor baby was on your back for a looooong time. I found it strange that you didn’t take him/her off your back while you were all sitting at the table. It freaked me out the way he was flopping all over your back. Thought he was upside down at one time.

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Thanks for your concern. What a KZbin video captures isn't the whole story. I will wear her for longer than normal on the one day each week that we are filming so that she's not pulling down lights, tripods, etc. But, if she ever got fussy or didn't want to be there, I would take her out. She loves to do acrobatics and be upside down - part of exploring her world as a baby -- we would never let her fall out or be in danger of doing so :). As for meal time, when we shot this video, our 2 year old was still not wanting to transition from his high chair so my routine would be to wear her for the first couple minutes of dinner so that I could eat and then pull her out and hold her to feed her. Now, our 2 year old has transitioned out and she's in the high chair. Thanks for watching!

[@krysalia]

"some healthy fats, coconut oil". Huh ? beware of coconut oil as this is one of the most unhealthy fat ever : it's full of "trans fats", as is : almost entirely bad cholesterol all the way. the same problem occurs with palm and palmist oil. that's the two vegetable oils which are even more full of trans fats than the animal fats :( . you may want to use coconut oil only for cosmetic purposes, it's wonderful on the skin and hair. but on the plate it's downright unhealthy and dangerous and should be avoided, for example for sunflower or rapeseed oil instead.

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

I appreciate you taking the time sharing your opinion. I think we’ll have to agree to disagree on this one. Thanks for watching!!!

[@theclumsyprepper]

Sorry, but you got it all wrong. Seed oils are a cancer causing poison, while coconut oil and animal fats are the healthy ones.

[@user-jp7ps1sm4c]

Eating dirt is gross!!!!!

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Thanks for watching!

[@gensguineas]

I really admire how you and your family are living without relying on the grocery stores. I've been attempting this for the last 2 years but am failing at it miserably. I do have some gardens I'm working on but the summers here in Phoenix are brutal and it's tough to grow during the summer unless I make an area inside our home. Anyway you're doing amazing and I hope I can learn from you.

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Thanks for sharing! That would be challenging in that climate. It definitely doesn't need to be an all or nothing sort of thing, even just incorporating buying some things in bulk or a few things that you can grow and preserve can go a long way! A little bit adds up over time. Thanks for watching!

[@gensguineas]

I have some potatoes growing right now as well as tomatoes and lettuce. Potatoes and tomatoes doing well, lettuce is doing okay, did great with the lettuce last winter, kale too, kale did amazing last year. Have an orange tree that's doing great too and a grapefruit tree that's struggling but am hopeful for it.@@FromScratchFarmstead

[@jeanmuehlfelt7942]

Several friends live in Arizona. They garden during the wintertime. Same with a friend in Miama. You guys have extreme conditions. My hat's off to you. 😊

[@gensguineas]

@@jeanmuehlfelt7942 I just figured out, after our brutal summer ,that I'd need to garden in the winter. Would love to garden all year, just not possible here. Will grow some things inside the house this summer.