Getting Creative to Preserve the Harvest! Herb Salt and More!

[@jaywellington6504]

THANK YOU.....and I mean, THANK YOU for not playing that loud Amazon music during a lull in the action or convo as many KZbinrs inflict onto us.. It makes a HUGE difference. We were able to hear the sounds of your garden.!!! Wonderful!! What a great decision there. 😊😊 Please let Becky and Josh know if you agree.

[@suebean3873]

Yes appreciate the sound of silence. I watch another couple, and they’re really nice and fun to watch, however, I can hardly take the music, not my kind of music and way too loud. It hasn’t steered me away from them, but I sure appreciate very soft music or none at all! Thanks Becky for all that you teach us. So enjoyable, and I’m almost 73 and I’m still learning and to boot from a very young cook which delights me to no end, lol. Take care.

[@carollange7457]

I agree also.❤

[@gaardengrl]

Agreed. Some of us love the sound of silence

[@suzannebaxter2888]

There is no better sound than the sound of nature with the sun in the sky. The view alone is paradise

[@Funky_Fairy]

I so agree, I have fibromyalgia and really find it hard when people play music in their videos. The fact Becky doesn’t is just one of many reasons I watch her 😊

[@karagleaton1841]

I can't thank you enough for always bringing wonderful and useful content. I am a married working mamma and I've always wanted to make food from scratch for my family, but I never thought that I had the ability or the time. This weekend I made bread, pasta, and chicken & dumpling soup all from scratch. My husband loved every bit of what I made and I almost burst into tears as he told me how good everything taste. Your videos are so empowering and easy to follow. We currently live on about 2 acres and I'm so inspired to start a garden and to start canning and bulk cooking. Please keep your wonderful content going I'm so blessed to have found your channel 😊

[@GrowCookPreserveWithKellyDawn]

You can steep those strawberry tops in white vinegar to make a lovely infused vinegar for salads and marinades. Delish!

[@suzannelangdon]

You are a delight to watch, you really are. So many have made their channel unwatchable because they film their children and private lives. Please never change, your videos are a treat to watch after my days work 🥰 all of God's Blessings to you and your family 🙏

[@AlexandraAndStuff]

This 100% I was so worried she would change her channel into a parenting channel, and she stayed true to her original appeal and only got better at it.

[@melaniecalderon8973]

Wow unwatchable? 😳 everyone is totally free to film/post anyway they want to.

[@rosemaryogilvie6842]

I agree

[@suzannelangdon]

@AlexandraAndStuff this is my favourite channel on here 🥰 wholesome content from a sweetheart of a soul 🥰

[@suzannelangdon]

@melaniecalderon8973 babies and children cannot consent to being filmed. I find those channels unwatchable. Not sure why you find my opinion upsetting. We all have different preferences and children's lives on display for the whole world to watch just isn't my thing.

[@jaylynnthompson6836]

I enjoy watching your show so much. I'm disabled and I can't do what I love anymore. You give me all day in the kitchen with new ideas and great dinners. Gardening and preserving are just icing on the cake. Thank you so much. God Bless ❤

[@carriesessum2505]

Almost clean house 🤗 making a fresh iced coffee and going to relax the next 42 and a half minutes with Becky and friends !!

[@pamhunt392]

I don't see how you do so much, I'm tired just watching. Luv your channel and all you do.

[@kimacker8594]

Oh to look out your window by the sink and see all those beautiful flowers! What a view!

[@sharanbuerckner4918]

I enjoy watching Becky from Australia and have printed off many of her recipes and it always feels like she is just talking to me when she says “hello and good bye friend” that makes it that little more friendly. I love her kitchen not sure how she could improve that space but guess we will wait and see. I am in my late 70s and wish I had a Becky to watch all those years ago. 🤣🥰🥰

[@jeandavies4550]

Hi Becky, all the way from the UK. I just wanted to let you know how much I enjoy watching you. I’m retired now, but my career was as a chef. So as you will understand, I’m a foodie! Although I don’t cook myself very much these days, I love watching people like you enjoying their passion with ingredients and recipes and all those yummy things, and sharing with loved ones. I even enjoyed your labour, delivery vlog. ❤

[@Mandachu85]

I noticed some of my flowers blooming when i pulled up to my house today! This is exciting I cant usually grown anything! so happy🥰

[@SEK-COJO_inmyheart]

Congratulations! I'm sure they're beautiful.

[@Gracie.Gardener]

One of my favorite ways to preserve green beans is by salting. To make, I layer Frenched/split Green beans in salt. A plastic ice cream container works great. I tuck it into the back of the fridge and take out a bit at a time as I need them. They keep at least 3 to 4 months that way and I prefer them to canned or frozen green beans. To use them, you rinse off the excess salt and soak in water to 30 minutes. When added to soups, stews & casseroles, they season the broth beautifully!

[@yardenrice]

Very interesting 👌 thank you for sharing!

[@AcreHomestead]

Wow I have never heard of this before! Thanks for sharing

[@doreen643]

​ @Gracie.Gardener Thank you for sharing! If my beans eventually produce, I might have to try this way to preserve them. 🙂

[@tracywaring3769]

@@Gracie.Gardener Thankyou for the info x

[@libertyandjustus8258]

Oohh that sounds delicious!

[@wendyhanna7601]

It's 6am here in North Queensland, Australia. We are in the middle of winter. I always look forward to my morning coffee whilst watching Acre Homestead.

[@jazzgirl8145]

Hi neighbour. I'm in central Queensland, Australia Love waking up on a Saturday with a coffee and Acre homestead video

[@rosemaryogilvie6842]

7.00am in a very icy Launceston, Tasmania.

[@nicolas5287]

Watching from New Zealand. I love seeing summer garden hauls in the middle of winter! 🥶

[@brandymurphy6373]

It was 106° here today! In South Carolina USA

[@janepellerin8369]

I love how other countries are here

[@kellycrowl1500]

☕️& Becky in her kitchen, garden & as her chicken momma self…oh so good!❤

[@sherylhughes5672]

Thank you for taking us to the chickens getting desert🥰

[@doreen643]

I love seeing the chickens too!

[@donnaprudente4359]

Want to chicken more often

[@starstar777stsr]

I have come to enjoy your show more and more. Thank you for the hard work you put in your video's.

[@jchai1343]

Becky you are adorable!!!🦋🦋🦋 YOU ARE A BREATH OF FRESH AIR ,SUCH AN INSPIRATION !!!

[@tess5564]

A lime zest cilantro salt would be so good.

[@TrueThingsPrevail]

I have good memories sitting on my Big Mama’s front porch shelling black eyed peas. Thanks for bringing it up…I miss her so much.

[@leisaann]

Coffee and Becky! Hi Becky, hi friends!

[@kgrose102]

Yes, Bring back the pots in the garden. At your old house loved how you had the raised beds and the pots scattered around, gave it so much life.

[@deborahdeborah8724]

Wow you are amazing! I love how you explain and describe your steps. I'm in my late 60's and expected my life to afford me the ability to have the life you have now. Unfortunately, didn't work out as I planned. From someone who KNOWS plans don't always come to fruition, I pass on my blessings to you for appreciation of your family and a continued wonderful life!

[@Lucinda_Jackson]

Ditto! I have enjoyed my life for the most part, but not everything went to plan - or even close - for sure!

[@rommieluv]

l love when Becky works in the garden ... i love this whole show and i learn soo much from u ... thank you Becky !!!!! 🍓🫐🫒🥑🥕🌽🫑🌶🧄🥐🍌😇🤩

[@cutemoth6924]

I love hearing the birds and nature sounds when you’re in the garden! I can tell a difference that all your flowers are making 😊

[@ChristinasPaperCreations]

I love watching your channnel. I have been binge watching you since I discovered you. I’ll be sad when I have finished watching all of your videos. Your videos from when you were younger and so adorable. I just love the new to videos you. Loving all of your recipes. You have given me the love of cooking. 💗

[@Lucinda_Jackson]

I need to get back to working my way through the ones I missed before I found her! I was making good headway, then life got in the way and I lost the habit. Thanks for the reminder!

[@ennatyler2293]

Nothing beats... breakfast, coffee, and last not the least, Becky. ❤😊

[@charlottecarelse870]

Night night Becky and Acre friends it's 9 at night here in south Africa 🇿🇦 ❤ but let's drop everything 🎉

[@sharonsutton7519]

Can't wait to see you everyday Becky. I'm learning alot from your channel...and I'm in my 60s. ❤❤❤

[@donnadrum-thomas6097]

I’m fascinated by your efficiency, knowledge and ease of operation!❤️

[@alk9179]

My mother in law lives in Washington now, but when I was 19/20 she moved out there and I would visit her allllllll the time. I live in Colorado. And I have the fondest memories of just me visiting her and walking along the Oregon coast, talking for hours sitting on the beach. It was so fun. Love the coast!

[@evansacreshomestead]

I love the pits in the garden. I love watching this garden form over the years!

[@4leafclover0519]

You can also make cilantro pucks and freeze them! Use a little water and lemon juice. You can either blend completely or chop etc. pour into ice cube trays and store in freezer bag.

[@kewpiefan72]

It’s amazing to me how much stuff you get done! No wonder you make ahead meals because you must be exhausted by dinner time!

[@jessicamayne3394]

I absolutely love having your videos on in the background as I putter around my little garden. Also I like growing a mixture of shelling peas and sugar snap/snow peas because my daughter likes to shell peas. It’s a fun way for toddlers to practice their fine motor skills

[@leetaneely2391]

Love how you say bye friend. Makes me feel good. Love your videos I have learned alot of helpful things. Keep up the good work 👍

[@ondamasters1422]

You are an inspiration to me. One thing I notested if you had your berry bowl beside your berries and the bowl your putting your stem cuts in are the far right side you don't have to transfer your berry from left hand to right hand every time.

[@karenlowdermilk3222]

I like the fresh herbs , fruits , vegetables.. trying to shop local and the creative jams, salts . So glad I found you 😊

[@pamelabaars6896]

I’m so jealous that you have hummingbirds enjoying your garden wish we had them in Australia 🇦🇺

[@shay_yogichannel8636]

I’ve watched you since Covid or even before when you were still part time on KZbin. I’ve learned so much from you. Thank you for all you do ❤

[@SamamaJamma123]

Becky, I love how I know when I'm having a bad day, I can always come back to your channel and just be made happy again. You are just such a calming presence in this crazy world and I love being able to rely on your beautiful videos to be brought some more peace.

[@ABCA773]

My former mother in law used to make garlic puree which was mixed with a little salt and perhaps some cooking oil or fat which she kept in small jars in the freezer, and thus rarely had to scrub garlic scent off her hands or chopping board - other than the day which she prepared the frozen puree.

[@christinabrooks7580]

I made basil salt with my own homegrown basil. Fabulous, easy and oh so flavorful. Never thought of this! So fragrant and green. I'll never go back to the store bought dried stuff!

[@dianegray9280]

Hi Becky! Not sure if you'll see this comment but I hope you do. My mother made strawberry freezer jam my whole life. A quick tip for you, you don't have to thaw out the freezer jam in the fridge to use it. If you like the fresh taste of the freezer jam, you can just leave it in the freezer. It's completely spreadable even when it's frozen. Just take it out when you need to use it and put it back in the freezer when you're done, it'll last forever and you'll always have that fresh strawberry taste. I love watching your videos. Thanks so much for renewing my joy of cooking!😊

[@Gardendreamsforme]

Every time I go out the back door my dog thinks I’m heading out to the garden to gather snow peas and sugar snap peas, lol. he loves them! He’s right on my heels😂😂

[@rosaliecahoon425]

I love that you have the hummingbirds and gold finches free in the garden. I only had sparrows eating on my lettuce. Planted extra for them. I can share. I love your channel. And now will also make herbed salt.

[@sarahbennnettt]

Becky, one of my favorite things in the world are snow pea shoots. They're impossible to find outside of Asian grocery stores but they're DELICIOUS. Just sautee with butter and garlic!

[@karencarlyle9158]

Becky keep a running tally on all the canning freezing and preserving you do. It will probably blow us out of the water as to how much product to take care of.

[@zoec3527]

Yes please. Chelsea on Little Mountain Ranch does that😊

[@karencarlyle9158]

@@zoec3527 chelsea always blows me out of the water with how much she actually does. Her videos are only a small presentation

[@nancyfinney5505]

I wash and save the strawberry tops to use in smoothies! Works great, the leaves are edible and delicious!!

[@evamariegehrke8595]

I enjoy watching and learning from your meal prep videos. I have tried a few and they have turned out so satisfying for my family. I love cooking, but I also need some down time. I am in awe of your organization skill and multitasking. ❤️

[@carolynmills513]

So glad you explained the salt process. Went and harvested basil and it is drying now.

[@lynnebrown-hardy1566]

Those muffins look so good. So enjoyed spending part of my afternoon watching you in the garden and kitchen. Thanks for sharing your day with us

[@margretkates1394]

When I’m here, I really feel like I’ve done a lot of work! Thank you, Becky!

[@mariluzreal7784]

Me too! your comment made me laugh, Becky, I really appreciate you being my You Tube friend! Also, with all the canning you do, it reminds me of my parents canning everything in sight when I was a little kid fifty years ago, thank you

[@lizzy3505]

You are a great distraction from my morning sickness !thanks Becky !

[@Lucinda_Jackson]

Congratulations! 💙👶🏼🩷

[@lizzy3505]

@@Lucinda_Jackson thanks so much 🙏🏻 I just found out a few days ago but have been praying for this for years

[@pamelar5868]

❤❤❤

[@ambethk77]

Congratulations! It will pass and be so worth it! 💙

[@teresaryan4956]

Congratulations I'm very happy for you ❤ from Ireland

[@KaitlinCavicchi]

Your view is so amazing, I would be on that patio 24/7!

[@marywells1197]

Your garden is so nice! Everything has grown really well!

[@alexlouise6166]

I made your strawberry jam recipe for the first time on monday. My first time water bath canning and it was a big success! Thank you so much! I also ordered the ball canning book! I'm ready to start canning more! I can't wait to have my own garden someday.

[@cindymoore9096]

23:09 Hmm... I bet lemon zest, or even lime zest, would make an amazing addition to some of those herb salts. Parsley & lemon on fish, lime and cilantro on avocado… yum!

[@dixierobinson2606]

We love the low sugar jam recipe. So much more flavor from the berries and not just sugar.

[@lilypudd]

Thank you Becky! Have a great weekend!

[@conniebrock]

Relaxing after my half day of work. What a joy getting to watch you.

[@donnaschroffel6929]

Thank you Becky.. After a long day. It is a wonderful, relaxing treat to watch your videos.

[@pdpierce44]

Thank you for including footage of you harvesting!

[@boething]

I have Earth Boxes for my herbs, and my parsley and basil are going nuts! I live in Redmond, Oregon, and it’s been very warm. I keep all my plants well watered, and they love it! I don’t have a freeze dryer, so I need ideas for preserving my herbs. I love the Oregon coast! My grandmother lived in Estacada, and I grew up in Eastern Oregon, so we often went to the coast in the summer when we went to visit her. We’re now planning a September trip to Seaside. My kids are grown and gone, so it’s just the two of us now. The last few times we went to Lincoln City, so we’re changing it up a bit. I would so love to have a big garden again now that I’m retired. I have three Earth Boxes and intend to add several more next year! I got Oregon strawberries from my local produce stand and put two batches of freezer jam in the freezer. Nothing like a fresh Oregon strawberry! Marionberries are arriving, so that’s next on my preserving list! I love your videos!

[@ericaclark7250]

You have had an amazing cilantro harvest this year 🎉. Great job. Your garden is looking amazing this year also.

[@marywells1197]

I planted some things this year, but I am waiting them to produce. I planted corn, tomatoes, cucumbers, sweet peppers, and jalapeno peppers. The cucumbers have produced flowers and am waiting for the fruit to produce. Everything else hasn't produced anything yet, but I will have to be patient. Mother Nature works on her own schedule.

[@nicolas5287]

What an amazing cilantro harvest!

[@jajacobs100]

Those muffins look and sound delicious. I love the idea of the herb salt. Love your videos.

[@sandrab4394]

Sugar snaps are the first thing I plant, I love them, they grow so high and are so prolific. So much reward for getting out in the cold to plant. we have had snow in Spokane after planting them and they come up through the snow. Shelled a bushel of peas every year on Grandmother's screened front porch in North Carolina. My favorite chore. Every summer.

[@Lucinda_Jackson]

I had a friend whose extended family lived on farms (our families lived in town) in Indiana. We used to love to go out to visit on weekends and help shell peas, snap beans, etc so they could can them. We always took some home (plus some other produce) to our mothers to cook for dinner!

[@taneshahunt1892]

Happy Blessed Friday beautiful family.

[@kathylane5934]

Yummy muffins with homemade butter. Becky you have produced so much abundance and you started from seeds to table. Thank you for showing how to produce

[@rachelprice9768]

Love you Becky! You really are fantastic. I don’t miss a video…. For years now ❤️ so glad I have you in my life!

[@deborahpullen9940]

We got a deep freezer when I was a kid. Mum started making freezer jam (strawberry and peach). Loved it so much more than the cooked jam.

[@angelinagarcia3748]

What is freezer jam?!

[@MandaPandaBailey]

Great video! I can't wait to see what you end up doing with the crab you and Josh bring home. ❤️

[@carolynrandle5454]

Love your videos becky.take care of yourself and your family

[@shirleykunard9763]

Hey Becky I did a rosemary salt turned out great.

[@jsmith8700]

Thank you for showing how to make the herb salts.

[@kathrynstewart4927]

Yay! Hi Becky and friends! A new upload from Becky always makes it a good day❣️

[@debichats8634]

I want to make cilantro salt so much! I had a huge pot of it growing…..then the groundhog ate it down to the dirt! It started coming back and was doing ok but the heat killed it. I’ll be planting more the end of July or early August….I need my cilantro! Even the basil isn’t happy! Love your videos! I’d give anything to have your energy!!❤❤❤

[@belieftransformation]

Fantastic days of great processing; thanks for sharing the details. Blessings to everyone 🤗🇨🇦

[@CountessKek]

Becky, your garden is looking so gorgeous and full of bounty!!❤❤❤❤

[@BohemianGoddess323]

I'm thinking the herb salts would be amazing using garlic scapes.

[@jacquelinerWQ]

Hey sweet Becky! I am watching as I am making homemade yoghurt and thought I would pipe in regarding salted herbs... I am french Canadian from Québec and salted herbs are very much part of our culture... It was how garden herbs were preserved over winter. Here's my recipe: 2/3 mix of anything that grows in the garden; think carrot tops, beet tops and all herbs ready to harvest making sure there are onion tops or chives, plus one carrot (very finely chopped) mixed with 1/3 part big kosher salt. I make sure my herbs are very dry, all chopped n food processor. I mix in the big salt by hand. Store in the fridge for a week or 2 before using. It will last forever in the fridge! I use it when boiling pasta, rice and/or vegetables. I also use it in soups ( french Canadian pea soup!!) and stews measured as regular salt. So versatile! I've been making my own for a long time as store bought small jars of salted herbs are very expensive here. I love seeing home cooks make their own versions! Hugs ❤😊

[@Lucinda_Jackson]

So you dry your herbs and veggies first, THEN run through the processor and add to the salt? Thats how I was envisioning it being done and was very surprised when she added the salt to wet, processed herbs. I'm wondering if adding the wet herbs to the salt and then drying infuses the salt itself with the flavor rather than being a mix of flavors, one of which is salt? I can see benefits of both.

[@jacquelinerWQ]

@@Lucinda_Jackson hello Lucinda! I don’t dehydrate the herbs, I simply make sure they are completely dry after washing. You can also use dehydrated herbs if fresh ones aren’t available.

[@Grannystipsandtricks]

Love watching your videos! We live in Ridgefield WA very near you. It’s so fun to watch your daily adventures. PS I love the videos with your Mom❤️😊

[@angiebale649]

Love this! My mother and I have a little side hustle making herb finishing salts, dried herb blends and infused sugars. We’ve made all kinds of crazy combinations. Most are good, some are amazing and others are interesting…. Try a rosemary with lemon zest and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice. It is fabulous on chicken, asparagus, potatoes, etc. When you’re lavender blooms add it to sugar. Use it to sweeten teas, sprinkle on muffins before baking or over vanilla ice cream. So lovely! Your adventurous spirit in the garden and kitchen is inspiring and entertaining! Thank you!

[@chelseawatson12]

I give my strawberry hulls to my chickens as well. The ducks love them even more than the chickens!

[@CarolynnScoffield]

Becky, you are an excellent multi-tasker! Amazing❣️

[@suebean3873]

Is she ever a multi tasker. I remember at that age being like that, and I recognize it now, but at that time, I don’t think I knew how much I did. I do now when I look back.

[@KateEASN]

I'm so happy you've been able to harvest so much cilantro already!! And I think that flower arrangement on your table is so beautiful 😊

[@dlsdyer9071]

I don’t know who (I call them south Texas due to their identified location) on this channel last year suggested Carribe Cilantro for growing in the heat but thanks to them! The seeds germinated in 90+F heat here in the south.

[@TarquinTheTall]

Garden is looking great. If were a hummingbird I'd be humming arpund there happily.

[@Jaclyn111]

You have to make & try sage, rosemary & thyme salt!!! It's SO good on chicken! And winter soups & stews! Thanks for having me in your lovely home!

[@marieholzwasser9224]

I love the flower pots beside the beds!

[@pamelaclayton-vg9me]

As you do love the interaction with you and Josh on your lives

[@melissahawkins5120]

Love the salt ideas. I don't have a garden but I can do that with some fresh herbs that I buy

[@southsidecarly7427]

I’m excited about your upcoming raspberry day! Great job today with all the yummy things you made. Have a great day Becky🌸

[@musicmomma39]

Happy late 4th. We love how you find new ways to preserve your harvest

[@LisaYoung-j2q]

Oh cilantro lime salt would be delicious!

[@_i_am_anshu_]

You can make green chutney with your coriander!! We Indians love our green chutney’s with our sandwiches and many more dishes! Very easy to make Take your coriander, some green chillies ( don’t miss out, just add according to your preference) salt and cumin seeds or powder in a blender (food processor) and blend it! After you add a little lemon juice for that zest 😊 There is always this chutney in my fridge ❤️

[@Lucinda_Jackson]

Thank you for the how-to!

[@ruthbentley2090]

Yummmm! Thankyou (from Australia) 💕🐸

[@_i_am_anshu_]

@@Lucinda_Jackson you’re welcome 😀

[@_i_am_anshu_]

@@ruthbentley2090 you’re welcome ☺️

[@ChristinasPaperCreations]

Oh and I love the white short sleeve blouse. 👚

[@beverlythorp9446]

Wow, raspberry brownies sounds fabulously delicious! Your garden looks amazing! I like the idea of your herb salts! All I can say is WOW!! Fantastic! I can hardly wait for canning season!

[@melissawright4040]

All those berries look good. Crabbing sounds fun. Have fun when you go

[@TapManDancer]

Josh is really spoilt - Becky treats him like a king... I sure hope he appreciates it.

[@Wittlethumbs]

Of course he does 😂 jealous much ?