FOUR Homemade Spice Blends, Chai, All-Purpose and More! | Homemade Soap | Lamb Watch 2024!

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Welcome back to Little Mountain Ranch! Today, we're diving into the aromatic world of homemade spice blends and the therapeutic art of soap making. Join me, Chelsea, as we explore the secrets behind crafting your own chai, pumpkin, all-purpose, and apple pie spice blends from scratch. Whether you're a seasoned chef or just beginning your culinary journey, these spice blends will bring warmth and depth to your dishes.
We're also going to make another batch of lovely bar soap. It takes a few months, from start to finish to make soap, so we're getting ahead of future needs by getting more made now.
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[@barbarawhite5354]

Hello from Texas. I just ordered your cookbook as a treat to cheer myself up a bit. I struggle at this time of the year, February 2 was my son’s third birthday in heaven. I enjoy your videos so much. I grew up in a family of 11 children. We grew huge gardens and raised animals to feed our large family. My mother was a talented cook and master at canning and preserving. You remind me of her. ❤

[@ChristineKelly1000]

So sorry about your son😢 May he R.I.P❤

[@SJC49]

How sad about your son. I am so sorry!😍🇨🇦

[@marykoufalis7666]

Happy Heavenly birthday for your dear son. May he rest in peace and his memory be eternal. I send you strength and courage during this difficult time.🙏🙏💔💔

[@chessbaeninety-four8337]

Hey Chelsea - if you add some turmeric AND a bit of ground black pepper to your chai spice, it's spicier AND it helps your joints feel better. Turmeric is the magic but there's something funny in black pepper that activates the turmeric. Indians are wise folk. Also it's SAY-lon cinnamon. I love that stuff!

[@LittleMountainRanch]

I’ll try that!

[@Sylvie_M]

Hi Chelsea. I have successfully overwintered rosemary for several years but have learned that it needs lots of supplemental light and counter-intuitively, lots of moisture, even misting. Even though it is a "hot, dry" zone crop, it doesn't do that well in our artificially heated homes in winter. I do prune it back quite heavily when I bring it in and dry/grind the dried leaves. I keep it near all my other indoor gardening so that I don't forget to water it. The advantage for me is a bigger plant overall but that may not be an advantage if you have limited space for winter growing of a large plant. On another topic, you are so good at talking to the camera as if it is a real, live person! Good job!

[@sugarshell1973]

Place the fabric drapes in front of the island cabinets. like the farm house look! I think that might give your kitchen even more character😉

[@kittyrichards9915]

Cooking beans in apple juice is new to me. I need to try it.

[@NicoleHoltActress]

I love when "my Northern Homesteaders" talk about it being warm. I get cold just watching! Texas here.... I consider everything over 60F 'slowly getting warmer'. :)

[@madzabinga8382]

I feel oddly proud of you for doing so well on this challenge! Couple of things: Do you pack lunches for your kids? What are you packing, and what are you all snacking on? Also, the copper hardware on your newly painted cabinets looks so great! Nice choice.

[@LittleMountainRanch]

We pack mostly snack type stuff. Lots of freeze dried fruit, canned fruit, muffins, cookies, sandwiches. Pretty simple.

[@theUcane]

I love how your sheep just shove their whole heads into the hay for their Afternoon Tea. It's adorable.

[@AZJH8374]

I think you should give a shake to everything you make, or buy!❤❤❤

[@l.m.4014]

Hats off.... to people like you, that are able to be very well Disciplined ! (I have good intentions....but never able to follow through) Disciplined: being able to behave and work in a controlled way.... which involves obeying particular rules or standards. It sure helps to have the support of your husband. ( Setting the same goals takes... / good communication skills / Time / Listening )

[@lucieengen7046]

Hi Chelsea, to avoid loosing ground powder in the vitamix, place a piece of plastic wrap on the top then put the lid on. I have a small brush to take it off.

[@ritacadoreth1023]

Hey just fyi. I make homemade mayo but I use 1 cup avocado oil, 1 egg, 1 T lemon juice and some mustard usually fresh. I put everything together in my jar that fits my immersion blender. Place the blender at the bottom and press start. DO NOT I repeat DO NOT lol lift the blender up until you see the ingredients change to mayo. Do it for a little bit more than slowly lift blender a bit to mid the rest. No more pouring oil slowly or wasting egg white. Of course totally up to you. Been watching you for over a year from Ontario. Take care

[@miriammarquez4061]

A little tip when making soap, try to use thicker and longer gloves so you protect your hands and arms from the lye. Accident can happens when mixing that and you want to be protected.

[@user-zi8qi9ip2g]

It is so enjoyable to watch your videos:cooking: making spices; canning; sharing your farm and animals, etc. Very homey and comforting. Thank you so much for sharing. 😊

[@l.m.4014]

Amazing Organizational skills! > I would Never be able to be that organized or disapilned. Ever. > That Is a Full Time Job.

[@fireflyrocks1]

Rosemary in my south facing windows always survives the winter. It needs regular watering in our rather dry living room air. My rosemary is in bloom right now. Third winter for two plants . Both plants go out in late April.. Eastern Ontario here. Envy for your arkansrum. I'm a sour dough baker. I appreciate this machine. I do fold and stretch by hand. I also make soaps,creams and salves.

[@shirleyhall3623]

HI, I"m enjoying your channel very much, and learning a lot about canning. I see that you've been making soap and wondered if you had ever heard of the hot process method? The soap cooks for about an hour, and is ready to use immediately, although it benefits from waiting a couple of weeks. It has a rustic look, and works best as a large bar, cut into slices (It sets up quickly, so does not do as well in molds). You can make several batches, pretty quickly, and get it all cut up and stored away in a much shorter amount of time. It's easy to get a year's worth a soap stocked up using this method.

[@letssummondinner]

Just an idea, instead of the cupboard doors, lace curtains might be nice. It would match your windows and be neutral and light.

[@cathydavis9259]

Did you say that you took an inventory before the pantry challenge? Do you keep track of what you use when you use it or are you going to make another count at the end? Are you going to allow yourselves to "cheat" once and a while and go to the grocery store for something you really want/need? What about illness like colds or fever? It seems like it would be so tempting if you had to run to Walmart for a birthday present and not grab a few things while your there. This is a great idea, I'm going to do the same after fall canning.

[@kanderson8981]

Every single time I hear the word cardamom I think of Woody from Cheers who was allergic to black cardamom! Every time! Lol🤣🤣

[@jennifercunning3021]

My ventless dryer does the same toon! 😄

[@cynthiafisher9907]

You looked so beautiful at the end of the video with your lovely curly hair and the blue hat!

[@LittleMountainRanch]

Thank you so much sweet friend.

[@peggymajerus7531]

Can’t wait to see the baby lambs, when we farmed we had Romney sheep as well, they’re so gentle.

[@anniewildmush1284]

my rosemary is 5 yrs old... u need to take it indoor before the nights are below 10 degrees and ready to keep some grow light on it. lots of water unlike we would think. montreal canada..but its a pain lollll spider mites magnet

[@brendamaas4293]

FYI what we usually use for cinnamon is actually cassia cinnamon made from the inner bark of an evergreen tree. True cinnamon is the Ceylon cinnamon. I love your videos.

[@LittleMountainRanch]

I had no idea!

[@brendamaas4293]

So says Google, lol, but I had read that somewhere years ago.

[@belieftransformation]

The Ceylon is supposed to be more beneficial for consumption, although quite expensive. I find the Ceylon to not have as much flavour but it may be the package I bought?

[@janetennis3451]

Regular cinnamon bothers my allergies. I use Saigon cinn with out any additional allergy symptoms.

[@hannahkayee831]

For soap you can get mesh drawstring bags. My local soap lady uses them and you can hang them in the shower so they don't collect water. So maybe look into those too. ❤

[@mehtarelingolien]

I love using organza bags for the slivers. Just add more slivers at time goes by!

[@kellyhinson4221]

In regards to rosemary, I have had great success growing it in a large container. I know you grow large amounts of rosemary but perhaps keeping a plant in a container that can be moved indoors for the winter would be a solution.

[@sandysimpson9]

We have unbelievable mud this winter. It has rained so much and we’ve only had one snow with only about 2 inches. Feeding cattle has been very difficult for my husband. Thanks for sharing all those recipes,

[@heathermiddleton4958]

Your new mixer looks gorgeous sitting on the counter. Cream was a good color choice.

[@suewhalen3919]

I keep a spritz bottle of vinegar handy when making soup, just in case!!! I helps to neutralize the alkalinity, or so I have been told. Good to be cautious. Next step.... making lye from wood ash!!

[@ceepark114]

That is so true about the smell and flavor of Ceylon cinnamon, compared to the other types, no comparison!

[@jackiegagne2625]

Thank you! Nice to see your furbabies meandering about too! 🙂

[@belieftransformation]

Thanks for sharing your baked beans recipe; I’ve never tried apple juice in them! I have some open cupboards that are so handy without doors to open & be in the way. I’m thinking of putting a curtain so I can close them while not in use or when company comes😉 Sliding doors would also be less in the way when you’re so busy! I love all your cooking & homesteading/family life! Blessings to all 🤗🇨🇦

[@iartistdotme]

Fun video today - you sure are not lacking in your thyroid! Always business BUT always happy and sweet, too.

[@LittleMountainRanch]

Always business - my husband would agree. Lol sometimes I need to remind myself to relax a little.

[@AZJH8374]

Can you show us egg collection? 🥚 thanks Chelsea ✝️ ❤❤❤

[@traceyparker1407]

Hi Chelsea, I make homemade soap also. One tip that helps me in the kitchen is to set the soap bar on top of one of those Scrub daddy's & set that into a small bowl. I wish I could send u a picture of the set up. The scrub daddy keeps the soap out of the water and the bowl catches any liquids. I use the sponge in & around my sink & it always has a smidgen of soap on it that is used. ❤❤❤ Adore your channel 🤗

[@user-de6em7rg5f]

Thanks for taking us along with you today

[@1bbbewitched]

Hi Chelsea love your KZbin channel. ❤Would love to try your recipes from your cookbook but the cost is not in my budget due to health issues. I watch for your videos religiously, they bring me so much enjoyment.

[@karincope3019]

Snowing here today in Falkland BC . My MIL is anaphylactic to cinnamon, it’s crazy how many things it’s in that you wouldn’t think .

[@cynthiafisher9907]

Wow! I’ve never heard of that allergy!

[@auntiepam5649]

I love the Three Rivers Challenge and am feeling the same as you very secure in the foods I have stored.

[@reneswyers4069]

The second you put the measuring cup down, I knew you would be searching for it. 😅 I totally pointed to the screen to help you.

[@kaybusby7507]

Excited for the new Lambs. Thank you for sharing

[@diannemcintyre2773]

Hi Chelsea, Just went over to Amazon and purchased a cookbook. Can’t wait for it to arrive. Have been wanting it since it came out. So glad I was able to get one. God Bless!

[@salma2560]

I just bought your book through Amazon, yay!!! I’m so excited, I can’t wait until I get it!!! ❤

[@shelleymitchell7912]

hey sista im glad you caught the solid soap bug my wonderful artisan soaomaker died in june and im struggleing to find a new one she made me beautiful british organic vegan soap and a bespoke shampoo/conditioner and a solid lotion all british organic vegan all in 1 kilo loaves wrapped in a single piece of greaseproof paper tied with string they look so pretty on my dresser it cleans me a solid slice in the bathroom with a shaving brush means i can shave my legs in rich foam i havent brought shaving gel in 10 years or more i kept all of the 500ml glass sarsons vinegar bottles i ever brought and i melt some of my solid bar in hot water overnight wizz it with my stick blender in the morning and decant into the bottles as i have pump and spray nozzles that fit the bottles i havent brought plastic bottles of liquid hand soap in 10 plus years i squirt some in a bucket and clean my home including windows and mirrors and floors all with the same soap

[@shelleymitchell7912]

on a side from scratch homestead have a shampoo recipe for shampoo they use as soap for everything theses nothing branded in my home not a single plastic bottle of anything and all of my kerbside bins have been empty since may 2022

[@karincope3019]

Cute fur babies in the back ground .

[@bakerhomesteading]

Hey Chelsea! One day you should try adding some apple pie filling to your baked beans! Delicious!

[@stacypotts6341]

If you wanna clear land, you need goats and pigs. They'll make light work of it.

[@The_Moses_Rent-Stead]

Found your book on Amazon yesterday and ordered it! So excited for it to arrive tomorrow!

[@growingaHome]

I bring my rosemary in to my unheated mudroom. It gets some light but not full and I only water when it starts to feel dry. The room does get pretty cold. That works best for me. I used to keep them in the house and they would just dry up and die from the dry forced hot air system

[@sugarshell1973]

That is what mine have done for last couple years i've been growing rosemary...thought it was just me😁...I'm going to try this next year, last years is already dead😒

[@ecocentrichomestead6783]

"right in the thick of winter" is when you are supposed to be eating through your food stores. You store up during the growing season to eat during the winter.

[@TLadret]

I’m so glad your soap turned out so well! Just an idea to help it last longer, I saw I think it’s Rachel(?) 1870’s homestead, she wraps her soap in wool really well and then a nylon stocking? You may want to contact her about the exact way she did it but she said it lasts much, much longer now and gets great lather. It looked like a great idea!

[@catracampolieto8989]

I've never had Chai tea, but it sounds wonderful. I love the mocha colored sheep too. Than you for another wonderful video.❤

[@karincope3019]

Chelsey Princess Auto has a stainless steel table on sale right now , looks sturdy, folds down 660lb capacity. I hope to pick one up for when we process our game and when I can . It’s reg $199 on for 129 . I like that the stainless you can easily be sanitized/sterilized.

[@LittleMountainRanch]

Oh nice! I’ll take a look.

[@michelea9142]

What a fun video, THANKS for the laughs!

[@karensolberg1741]

I make a chia tea liquid concentrate that is really good. I use 18 decaf black tea bags- Tetley is good, 12 cups of water and add whole spices in a square of cheesecloth- depending on what you like- I use 2-3 cinnamon sticks, 5 star anise, a teaspoon each of whole cloves, grated nutmeg, fennel seeds, allspice, peppercorns, and cardamon. Place the tea bags and spice bundle in the water and simmer for 20 minutes. Remove the tea bags and simmer another 20 minutes. Makes about 3 quarts. I grab my favorite mug and fill half way with tea concentrate and half with milk. Heat back up and add honey to taste. Delicious!

[@teresareade8221]

I just bought your cookbook off my amazon in Australia and I am so excited!!!🎉🎉

[@camicri4263]

Blessings!

[@MsLisaBrooks]

I need to try and make your pork and beans!

[@clydesdalehomestead3807]

We made the chai spice tonight and had it with milk and honey. Delicious!

[@debraraiche3327]

have you been keeping an on going list of things you have been dependent on that you don't grow or buy? Thank you for all of your seasoning blends! and soap making

[@auntiepam5649]

I just finished making a batch of this today. I did not add the honey or oats and replaced the oils you used with rosemary. I haven’t made soap in 45 years but you inspired me Chelsea. Thank you

[@michellemcmanus2819]

Love your videos… very inspiring, I live on the eastern side of Canada.. (NB) just saying howdy and think ya’ll are awesome!

[@debbiemarks6086]

Love your cookbook, thank you ❤

[@Honey-_bee]

Clarify how much tomato pdw. At the beginning you said 2tablespoons then after you ground it you said 2 tsp. For the all purpose seasoning. I’m making the chai tea now!!

[@tiny2372]

Happy Tuesday! Excited for the new video.

[@karenlayton6162]

I absolutely adore your pantries. I love how you have created them. Wish I would have had something like that when I was raising my family. Do you sheer the sheep for wool? I love the chocolate colored ones. Thank you for the video today.

[@lust8505]

Love the spice mixtures! I am a lover of Chai and I am very anxious to give it a go. Love your videos Chelsea.

[@karentuthill8308]

Chelsea, I just want to say that I LOVE watching your channel. You are so very inspiring and creative with all things that you do. Can't wait to see the little lambs.❤ Also, the baked beans looked soo yummy! Wish we had taste-o-vision.😁

[@kellyhawes9293]

Instead of putting the cupboard doors back, maybe Dan could make a small sliding barn yard type door, repurposing wood from somewhere?❤

[@ellaalley2040]

The cabinet with no doors you said you were going to add doors to would be pretty with a curtain going across. Like a gingham green color….

[@jennan3407]

Did I hear correctly that the Chai Spice also includes 1/2 tsp ground mustard powder? Thank you!

[@MainlandBoricuas]

I am wondering the same thing...mustard powder?

[@barbaranielsen2888]

I loved all your spice blends and your soap!

[@Patricia-lg8vg]

I put my rosemary in a protected area - 3 season room southern exposure - watered every 2 weeks and my rosemary survived - zone 5b

[@wanggeorge3065]

You are really gourmet chef！

[@pamadcock433]

Have you ever put a dollar amount (what it costs you) on your garden for your 1 year pantry? Seeds, starts, water, electricity, compost (if you ever buy that) and anything else you have to purchase to have a successful garden? I wouldn't include your time because that's priceless! But I'm just curious what that 1 yr of garden pantry costs you. I know it's pennies compared to if you had to purchase all the produce.

[@megs1966]

In Australia we have a drink called “dirty chai”. Where you add chai latte to a shot of expresso Delicious

[@sandijammes7761]

Haven’t watched this whole video yet, but I'm wondering if I missed a video somewhere. The day your new mixer came in, you said you firgot to come back to making ravioli. Did you do that later & I missed it? I hope not. I LOVE your videos. Thanks for all the work you do for us. God bless 🙏

[@LittleMountainRanch]

I haven’t done it yet. I want to wait until I can make some ricotta

[@sandijammes7761]

@@LittleMountainRanch Sounds great. I'd like to know how to make ricotta as well. Thanks for the quick response. I'll be watching!! I really enjoy your channel. God bless you and your family.🙏🙏

[@gjylijesylejmani5819]

You are amaizing as always😊

[@kimg5784]

I am experiencing the same thing. I have two young adults; college kids with their significant others/spouses and then hubby and I. I have plenty of food to last all six of us at least 6 to 8 months and the two of us over a year. Problem is we are bored out of our minds and hubby and i have ordered in three times since January which is so unusual for us. Yikes

[@kiwimum210]

Hey.. get yourself a cheap slow cooker and try hot process soap...much shorter curing time, in fact can be used as soon as it cools but lasts longer if you air it for a bit...the Apple cider vinegar shampoo is awesome.

[@cathylongstreth5405]

Love the sheep❣️Excited to try the spice blends; will try to obtain the cookbook as quickly as possible.

[@beckmyhjilbert6441]

Add hb meat and tomatoes to all the beans for great soup.

[@rondalandeenlandeen2485]

Loved the video.❤

[@lynnelliot7256]

My rosemary survives heavy frosts, but you could maybe plant it where it's a bit sheltered and put a white cover over it to keep the snow off? The white colour gives it some light, might work. Maybe plant an extra one and experiment with cover?

[@lucieengen7046]

Or maybe put it in the greenhouse buried in the ground? I put mine in my greenhouse and it’s doing great., zone 7.

[@wocoranch]

Thank you for these spice blends!!!! 😍❤ Chai is my absolute favorite!!!

[@slighthouse1]

how is your hubby doing on his soda stash, does he have enough to get through Feb? 😁

[@cathykillion6544]

Enjoyed the video 😊

[@janeweldon8874]

Can’t wait to try the chia mix! ❤️

[@MARY-pd1xt]

I used to kill my rosemary plants every year. For the last 2 years I have put a frost bag over the rosemary plant and it has survived the winter and is huge. Hope this helps:)

[@ellies3906]

Just ordered your cookbook!

[@jodierogers7111]

Question: what is the purpose/benefit of canned vs. stored potatoes? I have been curious about that for awhile now…. Love your channel and have learned so much from you and your family!

[@kathypadgitt9888]

Saigon Cinnamon is the BEST!

[@apriltruran1592]

Good afternoon I was just browsing on fb market place and came across someone selling some vi Tage cook books and thought about u

[@ABlueDahlia]

Could do those curtains instead of cupboard doors in the meantime? Might like them more maybe?

[@jessicaj1377]

I have avoided adding salt to beans while pressure cooking them because I thought that would prevent them from getting soft enough. Have you always added salt when cooking?

[@LittleMountainRanch]

Always.

[@isidramares1193]

Hello thank you for your videos and can you please tell me the name of the New Mixer you got ? Thank you have a great day!!!

[@suzanneosio7596]

Look at the sheep’s vulva (butt end) if they are pregnant the vulva should be pink and swollen looking, and they should be developing a milk bag by the last month before birth just like cows do.

[@brikhouse22]

Can I suggest putting your lye in something with a lid as you wait for it to cool. With how many kids and animals you have running around I worry one might spill it, eat it or something. Royalty Soaps here on KZbin has a video on the basics of soap making and safety if interested.

[@LittleMountainRanch]

I keep it outside but that’s a good thought.

[@brikhouse22]

@@LittleMountainRanch right and that's why I worry because you have outdoor cats and dogs too.

[@siamese35]

What is the temperature of your pantry? I have never canned anything. Why can’t you use used lids to can?

[@lauragladden4396]

A pretty curtain on cubbards would be cute