Homestead Pantry Meals + Last Harvest Before the Storm

Last big December harvest before -10ºF and -30ºF windchill.
Also showing how we use our preserved foods with a day of homestead pantry meals!
Recipes:
-Omelet Ingredients:
1/4 cup raw freeze dried eggs
1/4 + 2 Tablespoons water
Freeze Dried Veggies (your choice!)
Other omelet options- use milk instead of water to rehydrate eggs, adding bacon, ham, or sausage, or other various freeze dried vegetables.
-Full Sourdough Pretzel Printable Recipe: www.theseasonalhomestead.com/...
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[@polgara28]

Your lil chicken walking around the kitchen kept cracking me up... I have no idea how you said all of that with a straight face! I'm glad you got to harvest before the storm. Everything looked delicious! ❤

[@petpawteek8776]

Same! I couldn’t decide if the random chicken walking through the kitchen was funnier than Becky’s lack of amusement 😂😂😂

[@pjb2773]

I was thinking 'Yea, Chicken Man is back.' Had to chuckle.

[@YasuTaniina]

This is my first time on this channel, so I was REALLY cracking up. Zero context. I didn't even know they've done that before. I chalked it up to a kid/teen being silly

[@gamephimgetold]

17:02

[@chadkoepfle4541]

I was wondering the same thing lol

[@susanfreeman6350]

Every moment of this video hit all the marks for me. I laughed out loud at the chicken photo bombing you and your studiously ignoring him. I worried about your lifting those heavy turnips…even with help. I loved seeing your beautiful baby bump. Your kids are gorgeous, just like mom and dad. It’s 10:30 pm and for some reason, I am craving big baked pretzels! I hope you’re feeling better, Becky.

[@TheSeasonalHomestead]

Thank you! I am feeling so much better.

[@corinnecoiffeuse7282]

My 2years son had a lot of fun watching the chicken walking around 😂❤

[@bethanynelson3959]

Your sweet, helpful kids asking for "no garden chores on Christmas Eve" made me smile. Also their fun they had in covering each other and hiding in the garden greens was so fun to see. Your baby bump is so beautiful.

[@curiousplantivore]

Everytime I see the kids, they look so grown. I always love how your family is so eager to help each other with useful labour. It's beautiful to watch.

[@jasminm8784]

I love the chicken photo bomb :-) and what a cute little baby bump. I only started canning last autumn but I am excited to learn more and one day have a beautiful pantry like you

[@melodysfiresidefarm]

I want a chicken walking around my kitchen!😂 Your boys are growing so fast, must be all the good food you grow! Thanks for sharing!!

[@jacker372]

I was talking to another guy on KZbin a few years back and had the idea dig the garden a couple of feet down into the ground to insulate the plants from the cold and bury a water tank near by with a circulation system to keep it from freezing.

[@TheSeasonalHomestead]

I've heard of similar concepts to this, but haven't seen any in action. Would love to take a tour of one somewhere to get a feel for the pros/cons of that type of setup...

[@jacker372]

@@TheSeasonalHomestead Quiet a few videos on KZbin now about it its called a sunken greenhouse

[@gracefulbeauty1985]

Oh my gooodness the chicken appearances crack me up every single time!!!!

[@sgrvtl7183]

I loved seeing the kids helping you in the green tunnel and playing in the greens! You are a 'natural' in the kitchen, all your food preparation and end result look delicious! Thank You for sharing~!

[@carah975]

Hi Becky! Im not sure if you’ll see this but I just want to say how much I truly appreciate this upload. I’ve had a pretty hard day today and this video has made it that one bit better. Sending love to your beautiful family and garden❤❤

[@TheSeasonalHomestead]

Thank you! I hope your day continues to get better :)

[@catracampolieto8989]

I'll pray things get better for you.

[@juliekooiker3408]

She is such a trooper and inspiration

[@EIQG]

I swear, you have saved me thousands of dollars in therapy fees. Before my hectic day begins at the school where I work, I watch one of your videos and sip my cup of tea. They are so interesting and relaxing! I don't know what I would do if you ever stopped making them, so please don't stop! Blessings to you and the adorable chicken wandering around in the background! 😆

[@erikabailey7397]

I appreciate the cameos by the chicken. 😂

[@lafeymwale1788]

The chicken int the background is hilarious

[@NSRLJONESYT]

Ma’am…I don’t mean to startle you, but there’s a GIGANTIC chicken behind you. 😂🐔

[@mrodrigues3127]

Nice chicken walking in the kitchen 😉 Congratulations for your next baby. And I love the sise of your ktchen - a dream.

[@amandaneilson8561]

Haha I love your kids in the chicken suit. I don’t know how you kept a straight face

[@maryegerton6848]

How do you even keep a straight face with chicken hopping around behind you? Lol lol 😆

[@TheSeasonalHomestead]

Most of the time I can't see the chicken, my kids call him "Cluckles", behind me!

[@yinqin5432]

Those turnip and radish leaves can be used for making soup, stir fry and kimchi. Also, there are ways to blanket the outside of greenhouse (with or without electric control for lifting), so over winter crops can grow happily even when it’s-20 Celsius outside.

[@jordie6688]

I love steaming or stir frying my turnip greens!! A lot of people don’t know that you can eat them just like you would spinach.

[@yinqin5432]

@@jordie6688 yes, turnip greens are super delicious from October to March/April as its sugar content are so much higher so they can keep growing during winter. Same applies to almost all winter vegetables including all oriental greens, land cress, cabbage, kale etc.

[@lintlamb8397]

Delicious looking food! May The Lord Jesus bless you and baby, and Dad and kids! Thank you for the vid. Very relaxing.

[@amysgardenstead2879]

I love that show us how to use the vegetables that you grow on the farm.

[@brookelahr5396]

Lol the chicken cameo 😂😂😂

[@giggles0401]

I love the appearance of the "chicken" during the chicken soup talk LOL, it must have been so hard to keep a straight face as they were walking behind you.

[@sacredmommyhood]

Your baby belly is just the sweetest! Love the chicken walking around in the background! 😄

[@sarah_farm]

Just realise how long i have been followed you. Watching Ahao grow up, Dawang be fatten up and your baking skill level up over years has been one of my great joys.

[@tinabow3812]

I was laughing so hard when I seen that chick and keep appearing behind you by the stove. Love it

[@toristewart6961]

Ohhhhmystars! I lost it at the kitchen chicken!! 🤣

[@lucaseebacher6492]

Little tip from a german girl: Freeze your Brezels just before you take them into the water so that they will keep their shape 😊 much love!

[@queenofcreepsville]

The cameo from the sad chicken cracked me up LOL

[@konsumkind81]

Background chicken is back!🐔

[@mama_duck_on_the_lake7510]

Pretzels freeze really well. My mother-in-law used to only make 1 batch a year-- HUGE. And froze most of it for the rest of the year.

[@lisathornton3604]

Your little chicken walking around is so cute🤗

[@Finleyjack]

You are such a hard working woman. Thanks for inspiring me to work harder. Also, that soup looks amazing! Yum.

[@jlf1430]

The chicken outfit is priceless. Thank you for sharing the video ... I will definitely make the pretzels.

[@hanshallo4468]

That chicken looks so good 😋😋

[@brendahoffer5534]

I LOVE THE LITTLE CHICKEN!!!

[@rebeccawoodbixler9536]

From one Becky to another. I enjoy every one of your peaceful and informative videos. You have enlighten this older woman on freeze drying. Did I miss the baby announcement? Congratulations!😊

[@valerieewing4023]

It was their last video I believe! Go check it out because they have an additional "announcement" too, maybe 🤔

[@natalieravenscroft8397]

That soup looked so fresh and good! I also like how you make simple dinners, but not simple if you get me? Thanks again for sharing and it was cute to see bump 😊

[@AlanaLee-xv2qy]

Random chicken child is always funny.

[@JustCallMeInsane]

I thought I lost my mind at the chicken costume LOL! I had to do a double take!

[@wendyhall8834]

It's hysterical the kid in the background in the chicken suite! Loved it! Becky I look forward to all your videos!

[@TheSeasonalHomestead]

Thank you!

[@skdjirrrdjdm3926]

Oh I must've missed your pregnancy announcement! I've been following your channel since the beginning and didn't realize you were expecting another baby. Congratulations!! This past year I've been dying to have another baby, just turned 35 and feel my time is running out.

[@MeBeingAble]

Turnip tops can be used like water cress or cabbage in stews. If you blanch it for a few seconds you can freeze it.

[@joannak4640]

As always, it's so good to hear from you. I'm glad your spinach made it through the Arctic blast. Did the winter choy? That soup looked amazing! And I was thrilled to see your baby bump ❤️🤗❤️

[@TheSeasonalHomestead]

Yes, winter Choy survived!!

[@joannak4640]

@@TheSeasonalHomestead fantastic!! 👍👏

[@emekasearthgems3376]

You are such a Mama just talking while the chicken walks around 😂 The kids loved those Pretzels! I need to try those. Thanks for sharing 💜

[@simoneclarke5104]

Always inspiring, thank you🥰

[@SparrowOn]

Hello again, Chicken. Some children here are very happy to see you. ;-)

[@TheSeasonalHomestead]

😀

[@jeanmuehlfelt7942]

I learned from the Asians that I can toss lettuce into a stir-fry near the end of the cooking time. Their culture wants 'greens' in just about any type of cooked meals. My Taiwanese friend was visiting us in Scotland and also wanted to include a worm she found in my stalks of celery. I drew the line on that one. 😂

[@ladytiffa]

Such a cool video! Thank you. The sun shining through the house was lovely

[@rbeaver6769]

Haha, your kids are hilarious! Love the shenanigans! Your food looks great and great uses of your harvests and testing freeze dried goods! Thank you for posting!

[@chelinfusco6403]

Aw, your baby bump! You are looking beautiful. I love seeing you cook. And the testers are adorable too. Many hugs.

[@keencreek]

We love this style of video where you took it from the garden to kitchen to the table!

[@anonymostoxicmale3241]

this is just so nice to watch .. thanks for the sharing.

[@christinaweight1619]

I wish you lived close. I think we’d get along well. I homeschool, have 7 kids, chickens, goats, rabbits…I’ve been trying to get better each year in the garden. Your preserving is inspirational! I aspire to someday get better in the garden. You’re doing a great job.

[@zinnia797]

I absolutely enjoy your videos, thank you.

[@debbieyzuel7887]

What a wonderful family you have.

[@Omequa1]

I just love your videos! And your baby bump is showing is so adorable! I am so inspired by you and your family! ❤

[@stangerranch]

Thanks for telling your story. Great Video.

[@denissesheartyhomestead]

thank you for sharing, I enjoy seeing how you use your stores jars in meals. more please :)

[@farmgirl40pp]

Thank you for another great video. Your kitchen chicken is the best!

[@gloriadavidson8599]

The soup looks yummy 😋👏👏👏👏👍👍👍 Thank you for sharing!!! Love from the UK x

[@chelseycarrillo8824]

Love this video! The kids hiding in the plants, the chicken, sourdough recipes and freeze dry recipes! Keep it up!😊

[@kmelaine]

The additional pot of water for the noodles to cook in first is the most genius idea! It’s been right there all this time! Of course this makes sense why didn’t I see that! What an awesome teachable moment for me. Thank you!

[@Amy-of7gw]

Congratulations on your upcoming baby❤️

[@workingoutthewalk6253]

Your kids are so funny :D ! I loved watching their silliness. I am so encouraged by what you do and all the hard work you put in. Thank you for sharing.

[@sabburahsuhail]

The winter vibes at your home is the most satisfying and heartwarming thing ever. God bless you all!

[@MsCarmen3333]

A lovley big chicken 🐔😉 Nice Tipps thanks

[@tonyamcnamara8441]

Thanks for sharing the pretzels definitely going to try them soup looked amazing as well thanks for sharing

[@rahimabegum5139]

Hi I wanted to suggest that if you put a damp cloth under the chopping board it won't move about so much and will stay in one place

[@sarahshuman996]

I love watching your cooking videos! My daughter is already begging me to make the pretzels 😂

[@TwinL17]

The kid in the chicken costume! 😂 17:10

[@Living4YHWH]

My kids LOVE the chicken appearances! My 7 years old has been obsessed with chickens since he was 2 so that's really a big thing in our house. Thanks for the info for me and the laughs for them! 😉

[@joinmeinthedirt5186]

Your children crack me up what a daily joy for you my daughter makes me laugh every time I see her. Lots of great cooling ideas thank you for sharing.

[@AlyssaAllDayVlogs]

You are so cute! So happy for your family! Another great video, Becky!

[@GroceryNinja]

That chicken cracked me up LOL

[@karengeorge2468]

Great video! and you look wonderful! Thanks for sharing..

[@mindiwammack4433]

Your baby bump is looking super cute ❤️

[@TalkingBoomslang]

I just loved this video. I love you, Becky, for being the inspiration to change my life for the better and for how much I have learned because of that - both from you as well as most of the books you’ve recommended. Your baby bump is beautiful, your family is beautiful. Thank you for sharing with us ❤️

[@TheSeasonalHomestead]

That is so nice of you to say! Thank you! Makes my day to read comments like yours.

[@catracampolieto8989]

I love your videos. I can't wait to get growing. I'm trying winter sowing this year. The soup and pretzels looked so good. I like to just throw foods together. Only problem is remembering what I added to replicate it. Have a wonderful day.

[@DixieBelleAcres]

I just adore you! Your videos are so well done. They're definitely a treat to watch. Hope you're feeling well!

[@TheSeasonalHomestead]

Thank you so much!

[@suezqcamacho]

Omg tha soup was awesome! Happy new year

[@probablecat5]

Wish I could visit and learn hands on from you! You have a wealth of knowledge and look like a great wife and mom to boot. We bought a property and sometimes it's overwhelming thinking of all the things I don't know.

[@beth4775]

Been making homemade chicken noodle soup for decades, never thought about using my turnips or spinach! Thank you!

[@juliekooiker3408]

Your turnips are so uniform in size!!! Great job family!

[@ioanagherman5952]

God bless you guys, so happy you guys harvest before the storm ( I cover my vegetables and flowers every evening in Arizona),everything you cook looks so delicious.,love sourdough but my husband don't so I bake white bread. Praying for you and your family and especially for your baby, have a bless week under Lord protection.

[@Vic187]

This is the first video of yours ive seen. So happy i came across your channel! The chickens guest appearance had me laughing. P.s. youre home is beautiful!

[@junewrogg6137]

Everything looked good! You are adorable pregnant! It looked like you might be still feeling the morning......all day sickness :( Praying that gets better for you.

[@kendraspees3144]

I find myself checking my KZbin to see when you've posted next-- you and your family are such inspirations to me! Hope all is well. You are the cutest carryin' momma I think I've ever seen! Precious!

[@TheSeasonalHomestead]

Thank you!❤

[@isabelladavis1363]

My celery was all that made it and is coming back well had it covered pretty good…grew one on my porch from a grocery cutting for over two years…amazing longevity continued blessings wished…

[@misssophie6515]

I just discovered your channel and subscribed. It really shows what is possible in homesteading and gardening which is very inspiring for me, although I could never get as much done as you. In a q&a you mentioned anxiety and as someone who is having a hard time with this myself sometimes, I just wanted to warmly recommend checking out the Buteyko breathing method. Maybe you notice altered breathing (perhaps more often, perhaps through your mouth instead of your nose), which has become a very frequent observation in our fast-paced lives. There is a fascinating two-way-relationship between chronic over-breathing and many conditions, including asthma, snoring/ sleep apnea and anxiety. Books like "The Oxygen Advantage" by Patrick McKeown offer a very hands-on overview of the science behind why breathing more doesn't necessarily mean we are less out of breath, with exercises that are simple and I would say life-changing. Lots of love from a young doc and to a splendid new year!

[@philippprezewowsky90]

Never saw Sourdough Pretzels. Looks delicious! Greetings from Germany 🥨

[@tyrelnatashanuzum8956]

I love the music you use. Different from the stock music I hear in other videos. Seeing you at work and pregnant makes me feel confident I can do so again. We have four, but all when we lived in the city. We moved last year and are slowly stretching our homesteading muscles. This spring will be chickens and the garden. Thankfully preserving is something I've already done a lot.

[@melanieedmonson1480]

A peaceful end to a busy day. Chicken boy had some ruffled feathers because of your last meal. "I say...we love you chicken" . We see baby...😊😃 Thank you

[@lizfranklin589]

Ooo sourdough pretzels! Will have to give them a go! Thanks for sharing your sourdough whole wheat flour recipes. They’re a little harder to stumble across here in Australia 🇦🇺 . Love your kitchen chicken 😂

[@rik80280]

I had no time to do a full harvest that week (I was sick (covid) and trying to finish up Christmas orders-I sell on Etsy), so I just harvested enough for the week, and the wind coupled with the extreme all day cold (-2F) just decimated my garden. Hundreds of dollars of vegetables were just wiped out. The saddest one was a whole bed of leeks. I've NEVER lost a leek to freezing before.

[@rik80280]

Also, your kids' contributions to these videos are great.

[@TheSeasonalHomestead]

I’m sorry to hear that! Such a bummer.

[@robert-df3ng]

No garden chore on Christmas

[@ReadingwithMrsInlow]

Loved the video

[@reapergrim76]

Great stuff! 👍

[@annecr377]

I don't know if you'll read this but I'm watching you from Germany and just wanna let you know that you've been a huge inspiration for me lately! I appreciate your humble and down to earth manner! Although my possibilities are very different here I also try my best to grow most of our veggies myself and I'm currently also pregnant with baby no 3 with an age gap of seven years wondering how I will do all the garden and preserving work with a newborn due in May 😅

[@MsLilyFay]

Vielleicht kann dein Mann nach der Geburt Urlaub nehmen, und den Monat Elternzeit erst im Juli oder August, wenn die größte Ernte anfällt? Dann kann er helfen...

[@mama_duck_on_the_lake7510]

Great video!