FOOD SECURITY: Full Tour of our Basement Grocery Store (+Azure Standard Haul)

[@morethanfarmers]

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[@corinne7126]

My husband and I have been growing our food for over 50 years and we grow food for a year.. We were called hippies, then homesteaders, then hoarders and now preppers.

[@carolynmoody9460]

I can relate 😂🎉🎉🎉

[@liorajimenez3085]

The PROPER moniker for you is WISE.

[@jesterlead]

Nobody that's ever had a garden, had to hoe, shell beans / peas, can, till, compost, or seed / harvest would make the "hoarding" comment. It's real work for a "maybe" harvest.

[@julieliner1498]

Right?!?!? Same for me... And I just laugh😂

[@MarciPrice-cl6eq]

Amen!

[@rebeccadutoit3803]

Never, ever explain yourself to people. You do not need to. You do what is good for you and your family. It's utterly beautiful. Haters will hate. Trolls will troll. Shrug your shoulders and move on, they are no body. So long as you feed you and yours. Your videos are humble, beautiful, calming and so realistic. You care not pointing out what doesn't work ! Beautiful people. Simple.

[@morethanfarmers]

Thank you!

[@sallyvernon2375]

I assume someone suggested you're hoarding or that you should give your pantry food away, so many clueless and ignorant people. The amount of time, money and energy required to do what your family does to grow the bulk of your own food, including owning and maintaining the land and equipment is an incredible commitment. God Bless

[@b3thamphetamine]

I wish I could say I was shocked that someone would say that to them, but that is absolutely an insane thing to say to someone in this position. It's absolutely not hoarding to have enough food/supplies on hand to last in case of emergency/necessity. These are the last people I would call hoarders.

[@rosa.athome]

Having a working pantry with a year's supply of food to feed your household is definitely not hoarding. In fact, when we're in times of emergency; such as storms, it relieves the pressure from the supermarkets and helps make things available for those who aren't able to keep this amount of food in their apartments or homes. I see comments across several channels from people that expect families who grow their own food or raise their own meat animals to just donate the majority of it but never turn the question onto themselves, "what are they doing to make a difference in their own community??"

[@andy38andrews96]

At the age of 86, I never ceased to be amazed at the stupidity of a lot of people!

[@ryandebruin7054]

As a 21 year old man in college never thought id enjoy watching a pantry tour.😂

[@sandywetzel3383]

What you do is not hoarding. You are using it to provide and take care of your family. You are doing a good thing.

[@crystalmichaud3716]

Right. Hording means you collect unseless stuff that you just put in the corner and have no value to your life.

[@KathyHopkins-m8k]

There’s so many channels I’m subscribed to that are apologizing because they’ve got comments about the food stored, and what they get from azure laid out saying they’re bragging or showing off. I’ve never felt so angry before but MAN some people need a slap. There’s nothing wrong with storing food ahead. I’ve had to downgrade as I live on my own- I grow enough veggies that the kids take when they’re here, saves them buying it 1- it’s so costly and 2- they know Mama doesn’t use chemicals 🥰. The only food really I’ll buy is rice. Once a month I go pick up toilet paper and such then round the corner and grab a few jars of coffee and if my rice is low- I stock up on it. You keep doing what you’re doing and share all you want with your viewers. Never mind the knuckle head ppl leaving nasty comments- mainly it’s jealousy

[@shaneswing2016]

Hoarders are consumers. Homesteaders are producers.

[@DorothyBaker-tg1lk]

You’re doing what you’re supposed to be doing! Taking care of your family! Those people that are complaining are what’s wrong with the world! Fantastic job guys!!!

[@pamelachappell1089]

All I can say is, "WOW"! I watched y'all as you planted, harvested, and put up your food, but how fun to see it all together. You must get a smile on your face each time you go down into your basement. What a blessing to have that food for your family and what a blessing you all are to me as I follow along with you.

[@marjorieorveau6707]

Like going into your own supermarket and no checkout!!

[@elizabethmercy8444]

If I may ask a question, who in the world thinks you are hoarding? My lord people have fallen out of their tree. Y'all are smart, prepared, responsible adults/parents. I think it's beautiful and fascinating. I have learned so much from y'all. I don't have to tell you to rock on and ignore, your video speaks for itself. Y'all are awesome God speed!!!!

[@catracampolieto8989]

2020 changed me. I was stressed, took a month off from work, no pay. I tried to garden in buckets. I absolutely knew nothing. I failed. So I made a plan to be successful. Made raisedbeds and still had buckets. I watched so many KZbin videos. Read so much information I felt like I was back in school. Learned how to pressure and waterbath can. Your not hoarding. You grew all of those wonderful veggies and meats. Thank you for another awesome video.❤❤❤

[@morethanfarmers]

Wow good for you! That’s awesome!😊

[@kdonor]

Similar, here, except I work in healthcare and it was so stressful. And my husband would text me from the grocery store saying "no flour, no oil" etc so I resolved that when stores were fully stocked, I'd build up a better pantry for my family. Then in 2021 I learned how to water bath and pressure can.

[@Dalcar.avotreestudio]

Hi Michelle. Been looking forward to this video. What you are doing is really responsible. Growing your own food and supporting local farmers. And taking care of your family and yourself. If anyone accuses you of hoarding I'd think they don't see the full picture. Keep going, you're doing great. Blessings to you and family.

[@morethanfarmers]

Thank you!😊

[@kellygreen8255]

I just have the GREATEST respect and admiration for your family. Y’all are literally ( although I’m so sick of that word, but it’s applicable here) living the dream, and the way my grandparents lived. Yeah, I’m in my sixties, so… I can remember from being a small child what their lives looked like…and it’s you. Kudos to ya!

[@moniqrupley6019]

You canning skills are top notch! Your storage system is gorgeous.

[@morethanfarmers]

Thank you!😊

[@hurdlingforthehomestead9506]

BEAUTIFUL!! You should be proud 😃 This is not hoarding. You are taking care of your Family with real food, healthy foods. This is how it should be. Love your videos. Thank you for sharing.

[@stephencameron1709]

Wonderful pantry tour! You all worked hard together and now are enjoying the fruits of your labor. That’s biblical! Well done. Val C ❤️🙏🏻

[@Pat2317]

Great video! My wife and I do the same as you guys. Been doing it for 15 years. Our families did it as well. It’s not “hoarding” or “prepping” it’s just country living. We have the ground, so our theory is why buy it when we could just grow it, and what we can’t grow we just buy in bulk and store it in the cellar. It’s more work, but it’s a life that we get to share with our kids to spend time with them. It also saves us money (the biggest reason we do it) and it saves my wife from having to stop at the grocery store everyday to “pick up something” which is super annoying to us lol. You guys are great, our family really enjoys your channel. Take care!

[@farmgirlzz2319]

I don’t think that anyone can consider you putting up your own food hoarding. I think of hoarding as someone going to the store and buying more than their family can eat through without it going bad. Preserving food we grow for our family is how we take care of our own families and families have done for generations.

[@chrisr4932]

Whether a person buys it at the store or grows it in their garden, it doesn't matter (aside from the fact that it's healthier from your garden). It's food. Hoarding is collecting things you'll never use. Everything else is being prepared to sustain, care for, and feed your family for a lengthy amount of time. It saves time, money, worry, and effort in the long run. Her comment about the reliability of modern grocery stores was dumb. Just-in-time-delivery is unreliable. Every food industry exec will tell you this, and some have admitted it. It doesn't take much to disrupt supply chains. So stock a room with TP if you want. You'll use it eventually.

[@EstherGreen-y1o]

I made up my own butternut squash soup recipe. Everyone said it’s the best soup they have ever tasted. Your kids might enjoy it

[@barbarabeck3599]

Thank you for being you. I liked hearing you are working on telling people prepping is not for fear but for food security. Its doing what our ancestors did every day abd every year.

[@catherineg6861]

I seriously hope someone didn’t say that you guys are hoarding. You’re growing and preserving what you’ve grown to get you through the year. There’s always someone trying to stick their hands in someone else’s hard work. There are still LOTS of people all over the world that grow and preserve their food. If more people grew their own food, it would help to alleviate the strain on the supply chain. Anyway, keep doing what you’re doing! You guys are such an inspiration and are one of the families that have pushed me to finally start canning.

[@peggyon1]

I feel very calmed by your channel. By gardening, canning, freezing you are avoiding weekly trips to a grocery store which can be stressful w/high prices & less nutritious food. You are avoiding stressful commutes to outside work, your kids are shielded from poor teaching, occas. bullying & social media. I think you live intentionally, healthily and I find both of you super inspiring.

[@barbeewear4240]

Thank you for your message on the benefit of supporting community, the love of gardening and homesteading skills for a healthier life vs. fear and doomsday prepping. I agree I enjoy the satisfaction of gardening and raising healthier food for the coming year in my retirement years.

[@HSmith-rn7fq]

I am not ready to be tired of the two of you. I hope you are standing by. I can't believe how humanely human you both are and how you share your outlooks and philosophies that just happen to not demonize others. Your community of those who gotcho back is far and wide. We care because you care.

[@SunshineInCA14]

I agree- watching some of the prepper/homesteading videos on some channels left me with anxiety. that’s why I love your channel, you keep it real, but encouraging!

[@SJ-fj5jz]

Love your videos, you are so down to earth and make homesteading look doable. Thank you for all the work you put into your videos. Sonya from South Australia 🇦🇺

[@karliio]

Sweet souls, you shouldn't have to defend why you are storing the food you spent time and hard work growing and preserving. Whoever called it hoarding clearly has no clue what they are talking about. Also while i'm commenting I wanted to commend you guys for not showing your childrens faces in your videos, good on you for respecting them in that manner. You guys are doing a great job!

[@morethanfarmers]

Thank you!😊

[@hannahm1670]

You should venture into making your own homemade vanilla. So easy and inexpensive!

[@MNTNSTARZ80.]

I've been canning and preserving for over 50 years and even though I don't necessarily like the heat or the time spent preparing things I feel accomplished because I'm ensuring that my family is well fed even when funds are short.

[@LynnLEmerson]

YOU ARE NOT HOARDING! You are feeding yourselves! Goodness! I would love to be able to do this (even though I'm allergic to everything growing outside). I am so proud that you are taking care of your family this way. Not everyone can do so (like me). I appreciate you sharing your lives on this channel.

[@Redmapleleaf113]

I have always been a "stocker upper" and especially for things that are shelf stable AND come on sale. In 2020 when so many were suffering the "great toilet paper shortage", I just sat back and watched the frenzy.

[@buckeyedav1]

Same here. When we started hearing on the news about TP shortage my husband looked at me and I said "We're good". I didn't have massive amounts but certainly enough till it calmed down plus I had made cloth TP long before the term shortages ever came out I learned about it on a frugal living channel so I had that as a back up plan for myself.. we females use a lot more than the guys do. Anna In Ohio

[@Redmapleleaf113]

@@buckeyedav1 That you mention "cloth TP". A nurse once told me that women should NEVER use TP because of all the chemicals in it and our body structure (the short passage to our bladders). I think we women would be doing ourselves a favor by using this cloth TP that you speak of. And because women use more TP than men, we're exposed a lot more to all these chemicals.

[@Cody_Ramer]

There wasn't even a shortage of tp, there was a shortage of personal tp, but business tp was overflowing.

[@AdamPrue-de5tw]

You Both are very inspirational! Thank you for Shining!

[@ericawhitfield9289]

I’d say selling your grain mill was your finest moment because you understood your limitations and how to make the best product for your family. I buy puffed kamut and use it as cereal. I just add bananas and/or berries for sweetness and flavor.

[@ajrichardson3871]

Your cellar is so thoughtfully planned out and the skills you have are extraordinary for a young couple. Your kids will be so thankful when they grow up. I so wish we could have a cellar. In AZ, they are few and far between to find. So proud of both of you! 🎉

[@morethanfarmers]

Thank you!

[@We-Fly-Soon_Sister]

You did a wonderful job canning the food for your family this year you planted a wonderful garden and I really love it to watch your channel because it makes me happy to see the hard work that you do to make your family happy. I'm an old woman now and if I could get out there and do the things you do I would love to. And I love that your husband and children work beside you too you're doing a wonderful job young lady keep up the good work sweetheart

[@morethanfarmers]

Thank you!😊

[@jennyegan6539]

Thank you for sharing bulk food storage! The bucket section, herb drying rack, etc. Love all the tips!!

[@caitlinhoward0903]

You owe NOONE an explanation for your lifestyle. Continue living your best life and raising your family the best way possible. ❤

[@mariannemerciecaful]

Have you ever tried butternut squash soup? My kids and grandchild really loved it. The trick is: cut the butternut squash in half and roast it in the oven, cut side up with a little oil. In the meantime, fry onions, garlic, carrots and potatoes, and, if you prefer some bacon. Add chicken or beef broth. Check for seasonings. Let the soup cook on a low heat. When the roasted squash is cooled, scoop into the soup. Blend everything and serve with some cream or croutons. Hope you try it and like it.

[@maryegerton6848]

I am so glad that you aren’t fear mongering people. I love everything about you guys. You both make me feel like I can accomplish a lot of things on my one little acre. 😊 I always feel so happy after watching you guys. I can’t wait for the cooking videos. Peace and love to you and your crew❤

[@morethanfarmers]

Thank you! Glad to hear that!😊

[@LisaNeuman-m2p]

As a fellow gardener, I know how much work goes into planting and nurturing your crops, I also preserve as much as I can (😂) for winter, it is very rewarding to know where your food comes from and also how it was grown. To me it is priceless. This modern day belief in going to the store and paying for your food as the “ right” way to do things is not how I want to live. I would much rather be the old fashioned person who relies on my own efforts to feed my family. Love your videos, I look forward to each one! Keep up the good work. If other folks want to work for money to buy their food, that is their choice, I wouldn’t worry about their opinion, you are growing fantastic food for your family!

[@b3thamphetamine]

15:00 I love putting puffed spelt in granola! If you ever see it and are curious, puffed quinoa and amaranth are also really nice additions.

[@Martha_102]

I think it great ,the way you guys, are persevering food looks great ❤

[@TinaMarie869]

Been growing our food for over twenty years now. I grew up growing but when I got married and had a family and went to work full-time could not keep up no matter how hard I tried. For anyone trying to do there best please know you are doing just fine. Be blessed

[@carolineawinja8044]

I enjoy watching you. You inspire me.

[@mrs.broccoli4362]

Thank you for the interesting video. Your storage cellars remind me of when my children were little and we needed a lot of space for supplies. It gave me a good feeling over 40 years ago to have enough food for my family of 7. Nobody has to justify themselves if they take responsible care of their family. I'm really enjoying this video and I realize that I need to organize my pantry more neatly. Thank you Michelle for your input. Happy new week to you, God bless you

[@carriekassick7311]

You work hard to grow food to feed your family, and you should never feel the need to explain yourself to people when caring for your family. I love your videos, I’m always learning something new. 🥰🥰

[@lievekamholz5879]

We use our Colorado canned peaches in our kefir based smoothies in place of bananas. Good sweetener.

[@dollyperry3020]

I very much appreciate your attitude about prepping. I unsubscribed from many channels because of the fear-mongering messages they were sending!

[@NashRambler]

I agree with you, plus my time is precious and I’m not going to spend it watching videos that don’t add anything to my life or knowledge.

[@FranklyFranky]

I love how gracefully you show your kids but keep there faces out of it and don’t make a big deal out of it 🎉🎉🎉

[@rebeccawoodbixler9536]

Thank you for addressing the “prepper” lifestyle. I enjoy your channel because y’all are positive, practical and encouraging not using fear to teach and share. I won’t name a couple rather “famous” channels that have been bragging about how they were prepared even though the flood came through. They were blessed their stored food wasn’t washed away. Community is important in so many ways. Thank you.❤

[@sharonwittmayer1221]

Agree with you about the difference between hoarding and prepared to keep our families fed. And we can also be ready to give and share with the community around us when they are in need.

[@meturns4666]

I found your channel a little time back , and love it . I just wanted to say how impressive you both are , your lifestyle and family values are to be highly admired , im slowly learning and moving in your direction , im a 60y/o Australian grandfather who hopes can teach my grandchildren the practices you adhere to. Much respect and best wishes to your family , stay warm and safe with the upcoming winter , from Melbourne Australia 🇦🇺.

[@morethanfarmers]

Thank you so much! That’s great!😊

[@user-hz7kv6js6l]

I agree with you about storing enough food to feed your family over 1 to 2 years. God wants us to prepare to feed our families. What a wonderful harvest.

[@MGCMG980]

Beautiful, this is pantry of gold! So much labor of love, so much healthy foods! You did very well and can be proud of your self! ❤

[@jacki6301]

Wow, thats a lot of work! You all did a great job with your food supply that keeps your family healthy. Its the lifestyle all our grandparents grew up in. Its not hording, it is preperation.

[@courtneycullen6289]

We are just a family of 2, but I put up a LOT of food from the garden. I am definitely hoping to learn some basic pressure canning this winter so that I can do more. On the taste alone, its worth it. And the money saving. It's a great thing.. I REALLY appreciate that you both operate on a happy, non-fear based approach. I grew up on 20 acres in the middle of nowhere, but the prepper group is not what I would call inclusive. But growing your food, putting some away, cooking from scratch, those are all things that many, many people grew up with and I love to see it celebrated.

[@morethanfarmers]

That’s great! Keep up the good work!😊

[@joeyhardin1288]

Thank you! I can, preserve, store and set aside foods because I was raised by my grand parents who endured the Great Depression.

[@christinnaolson8040]

I'm always amazed with you two! To have a partner that helps you and supports your goals and dreams. It's really great to watch you all work as a unit. Amazing family!!💞

[@morethanfarmers]

Thank you!😊

[@icurn39]

Hello! I am new to your channel and I just wanted to say thank you for pointing out that while many others are trying to be helpful with their knowledge of being ready for an emergency or just wanting to share how to make better choices with how to provide quality food for their family, they often cause fear and panic. Not intentionally, but it happens. We just need reminders to be balanced. Thank you for sharing how you are not only providing for your family but how you are teaching your children as well to be good stewards of the earth. I look forward to watching more of your videos! Yes to making Ghee!!! It’s simple and easy and it removes the dairy proteins that can be a little hard on the digestive system. I have done it and learned that roughly one pound of butter provides a pint of Ghee! Wishing you the best! Kelli from the NW!

[@morethanfarmers]

Absolutely! Welcome to the channel Kelli!😊

[@angelanice]

27:36 You have definitely succeeded in this goal ❤ having been raised in a cycle of fear I've avoided prepper videos and prefer following people like you who focus on the positive (but realistic) aspects of homesteading. I always leave your videos inspired and empowered to do the best with what I have 😊

[@MGCMG980]

For potatoes, the best way to store them is to build a closed wooden box, not air tight but the light should not come true. Lay out a layer of straw, then layer of potatoes and so on. The potatoes should not touch each other. The top layer of potatoes should be covered my straw. This is an old method from Eastern Europe, where winters are very cold and long. My family did this with apples and pears also.

[@champagnemommy]

I wonder if you could make like a pumpkin bread, but instead use the butternut squash versus pumpkin. Maybe the kids would like that. Add some chocolate chips.! 😮❤

[@morethanfarmers]

That’s a great idea!😊

[@kezru1581]

Pumpkin chocolate chip bread. Yum

[@katmoineau7554]

I use butternut squash for any recipes made with squash/pumpkin, and it always works out fine. :)

[@lisagrafton2529]

I always put my bulk flour in the freezer for a week or more, to kill any bug eggs that may be getting ready to hatch! Several years ago we had a problem with those little moth type bugs. They came into our house in the bulk flour and cereal no one was eat! I also make sure to empty my containers, before I fill them up, putting new product in the bottom of the container, and I put the older stuff on top, to use first!

[@PJJoys]

Makes me feel s o happy to see you all stocked up for winter. So wise and productive!

[@sharonanderson346]

You are such a lovely family! And extremely hard working! I thoroughly enjoy watching your videos!

[@morethanfarmers]

Thank you so much!

[@Tiffany-Rose]

12:16 in regards to the GF, Get some powdered psyllium husk for any baking you may do. You dont need much for most things, maybe 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon. I will never bake anything GF or vegan without it. It adds that lightness and spongyness that a lot of GF and vegan baked goods are missing. Its also high in fiber and great for your guts 👍

[@Tiffany-Rose]

Anyone saying it's hoarding doesn't understand the value in bulk shopping and preparedness or can't do it themselves. Its the only way to save money on food unless you grow your own. That's just a fact. And if you do grow your own how else are you supposed to preserve it? If you didn't do all these things it would spoil and that's a waste. Making sure you are food secure is just smart. With how things are going everyone who is able to, should do this at least on some scale. I am envious of your storage capabilities and long for the day we move into a bigger place.

[@MarthaHam]

Thank you sharing the fruits of your hard labour!! Very encouraging!! May the Lord continue to bless you!!

[@Daisy-r1o]

This isnt hoarding, this is called Living. We live in a modern country where what you practice is rare, but it is a skill that is dying. The last two generations are the first ones in this country to NOT live this way - putting away for winter, growing what you eat, canning, preparing and storing. Don't forget, the modern day "Supermarket" didn't exist until after WWII. That's only about the last 75 years. Your Great Grandparents probably didn't know what a Supermarket was, and more likely lived the way you are now.

[@l_alvarez_1k]

Im so grateful for your channel and the time you take to share your lives with us. The information and real time examples of how to be flexible with all the ups and downs of life are priceless. The message to throw fear out the window and live joyfully with purpose is much needed. Self sufficiency means so much more than living detached from the world. Community is needed for optimum survival especially with children. Allowing others to be of service to you is allowing blessings to keep flowing- just as God intended. You guys are awesome. Blessings from California❤

[@Cthomas5678]

Wonderful video and what a labor of love for your family and yes you are absolutely right about who else is going to take care of your family!!! ❤ blessings for the coming year to your family

[@morethanfarmers]

Thank you!

[@yukey2587]

It's not hoarding when you do all the planting, growing, harvesting, and preserving. It is just enjoying the work of your hands.

[@ericcawith2cs11]

A years worth of food for a family of 6 is a huge accomplishment! Well done. We are working toward this in our home. We've moved too often to make it work the last 5 years. We tried to, but struggled. Your message is so encouraging. I always feel uplifted by your videos and your honesty about choosing to do things your ow way rather than the "perfect way" ( i.e. the flour vs grinding your own) is refreshing. Momma has to choose peace and mental health over "perfect" sometimes.

[@gladysthomson7326]

I love your channel and enjoy your authinic ways of providing for your family and working together gardening and canning your own foods and preparing your meals. You are a blessing . Thankyou for your inspiring ways. Gladys

[@karencovington9960]

I love your well stocked basement pantry and cold room! Taking care of and providing for your family is what we are called to do. It’s being responsible and also you are passing wonderful information and values to your children…..the greatest calling. God bless!

[@NashRambler]

I know people who think that having more than one week of food, etc is hoarding. Ridiculous. We started to grow food to get away from chemicals that were affecting our health. I’ve learned you can’t rely on having a good harvest each year. The sun killed several dozens of plants this year. It’s much more cost efficient to buy in bulk if that works for your family. We love your channel and Azure Standard.

[@miriammarquez4061]

@Morethanfarmers Michelle, Quick tip: for those small packages f flours you order at Azure, just put them in 1/2 gallon jars and vacuum seal them so they last longer and are free from pest.

[@billierichter1379]

If you put a fan on one of the upper vents to push the warmer stale air out, your whole system will work so much better.

[@Knowledgefromwithin101]

Hi, I just watched your pantry tour and how you are trying to be gluten free. Both myself and my wife had issues with gluten, only it wasn't gluten. Through consuming produce that was not Organic, the toxins built up in the body which stopped gluten, which the body needs being absorbed. After months of research and after only eating Organic plant based produce for over a year, we tried Organic wheat flour. Since consuming only Organic, we have no issues now at all. All our issues cleared up but because it is important to vary nutrition, we still make gluten free products out of many different types of flour and starches, but all are %100 Organic.

[@carolinesjones5300]

Very delighted to find your channel...great positive message. Thanks for sharing from a fellow Ohioan. God Bless.

[@morethanfarmers]

Welcome here!😊

[@helenoneill1806]

I grew up on a dairy farm with my parent, grandparents and 3 younger brothers in Southern Eastern Australia. If we didnt grow it we didnt get to eat it. Luckily my Pa's brothers on their farm had the most glorious large orchard so we got to preserve fruit and make sauces and jams from their abundance which complimented all our vegetables, eggs, chickens , meat and milk. It was both survival but was also what was normal. It was only the towns people that werent as extensive in their growing however even then, it was a very rare house that didnt at least have a veggie garden and some lemon trees. I absolutely crave to be on my own land and being self sufficient in growing healthy food. Your channel I always look forward to watching so thank you very much and best wishes

[@vanschat]

You are very well prepared and definitely not hoarders in my opinion. I have a freeze dryer (had it for about 10 years now) and I cannot tell you how much food and money I saved. Well worth it in my opinion. A freeze dryers takes up way less space than anyone of your freezers and it isn't too expensive to run but to each their own.

[@dinacasey7034]

You guys are amazing gardeners and masters at food storage. YOU ARE NOT HORDERS!!! Forever more!! Who ever said that is just jealous of all of your success!! God Bless you all 😍🙏

[@Samara2405]

A freeze dryer doesn't take up a lot of space. It is only around 21.3″ W x 27.5″ D x 31.3″ H . We have a way smaller home and put it in our bathroom. We fd everything from fruits to veggies, eggs, meat, milk, sourcream, chilli etc. After half a year of using our FD on a daily basis it already paid for itself.

[@happyheartgardening]

Watching your videos DO excite me and I have learned so much for storing our OWN food. So we appreciate you both more than you know.

[@morethanfarmers]

Glad to hear that!😊

[@minervabird1967]

You are super smart to have a well stocked larder to give your family some food security and also to save money. Growing most of it yourself means you have a healthier diet. Good for you!

[@whiskeywomanwhisks]

We grow - can - freeze- dehydrate & stockpile a lot-usually it’s a wonderful thing to always have everything you need on hand…but we just moved it all from south Georgia to NE Texas 700 miles and let me tell ya it was not easy!!! Still no regrets but I hope I never have to do that again! Currently in storage awaiting closing on our new home but I’m looking forward to building our new pantry and filling it up! Hopefully we can get cold storage figured out too! Wish me luck growing in a new garden this year! Watching you harvest and create so many things with raspberries this year has inspired me to add that to my garden this year! Thank you for sharing your beautiful inspirational pantry!

[@morethanfarmers]

Congratulations on the new home and good luck!!😊

[@patriciaking1577]

6 c oat flour 2 c tapioca flour 2tsp Xanthum Gum My gluten free flour mix I use for everything… EXCEPT I learned how to mill my own flour and make my own bread and it’s so easy you could do it! My gut does very well with the milled grains. In fact I now make all of my cookies with milled soft white wheat ❤ If you’d like any help I’d be glad to send you whatever info you want!

[@thisnthatcormak]

Thanks to you both I have canned and frozen so much from our garden for us to enjoy. We are eating so much healthier. We're blessed to go to Lancaster area PA on vacation several times a year to buy bulk from the Amish and Mennonite grocery stores. They buy from Dutch valley and sell in so many different sizes and we have saved so much buying from them. I feel so good about all that I've preserved and stocked up on. That's thanks to you both. What you do is helping others live better and save moneyb without fear mongering.

[@morethanfarmers]

That’s awesome! Keep up the good work!😊

[@lorensingleton4002]

Michelle absolutely glowing talking about her teas 🙏 ✨️

[@mikebrady7501]

Thank you so much for your videos. Just watching your Food Security one and it has already reenergized my old brain cells on how to improve my food preservation. On a day like today it is soothing and refreshing! Thank you both!

[@morethanfarmers]

You’re so welcome!!

[@nim3186]

If you can’t afford the aluminum screens you can buy a roll of the material at hardware store and buy cheap painting canvases on wood frames, take off canvas and staple on screen material! Very strong and sturdy!

[@daisyw.7080]

You guys must feel so fulfilled with this KZbin job, look at all the love and appreciation in the comments! ❤

[@allisonolcott1263]

Love that you’re teaching us to go back to the basics and how to eat healthy. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with the rest of us who are beginning and still learning…I guess we are always learning. lol. You two are the best and have a darling family!

[@abigailbudan6485]

Love your approach to all of this without fear! I’m always so empowered and motivated to learn and expand my capabilities using what I have to feed my family after watching your videos. Keep up the amazing work!

[@marjorieorveau6707]

I have a new matra: be kind to my future self! So, prepping, not putting off and getting jobs done has transformed my 'future' me. Great video as always.

[@rosa.athome]

You may want to look into a dehumidifier for the root vegetable room. We have to have one in our basement and it does make it significantly cooler

[@vonniemerriam974]

I get all my food grade buckets with lids for free from the bakery dept of our local grocery chain. They originally held doughs, batters and icings and a simple wash and dry is all that's necessary. I use them for dry goods storage, pet feed and even for tapping maple trees in Feb for making my own NY Maple Syrup. And who doesn't love free?

[@morethanfarmers]

That’s awesome!

[@sallydeslandes7990]

Wow! What a team and what a basement! Congratulations for all you have grown, stored and organised. Absolutely amazing.

[@morethanfarmers]

Thank you!😊

[@pamim7902]

Going gluten free has saved, my daughters headaches, my body aches, and both our gut health. King Arthur makes an awesome gluten-free mix that by far has worked for everything. I’ve tried wishing you guys well warmth and keep making videos. They’re so helpful.❤