Amish CHEAP Comfort Meal

[@djroot2566]

Tessie !!!! I GOT IT. MY DH has been saving money and just ordered it for me. Its coming on the 9th. I can't wait. I found the PDF of the cookbook for it. m.media-amazon.com/images/I/B1xRS6t8eFS.pdf . first thing I want to make is apple rings and raisins. The last dehydrator i had my mom bought for my Guinea pig around 20 yrs ago ( b. 1963) he liked all the veg/fruit in his food so mom said this would be cheaper lol

[@HomesteadTessie]

ok wow thank you I will download it !!! did the coupon code work too?

[@MsSongbird32]

Hello I have been watching u for 3 weeks now and I love all the beautiful ideas that you post. And Iove your home. God bless

[@djroot2566]

Yes 80 dollars off

[@HomesteadTessie]

@@djroot2566 Ok good ! so far I love it ! no issues and it is so nice it shuts off when done !

[@owen4248]

Who Loves Tessie Time:)

[@terryswald9043]

Always like Tessie Time ! !

[@amandawalkup2931]

Definitely !!!! :)

[@TheVisionBlue]

Me me me

[@eileenlester4342]

💜

[@lolitamorris2943]

Me

[@carlas.7877]

Nice dehydrator Tessie. I have a 9 tray Excalibur. It came with a solid door and then I found out from a KZbin that you could buy another door that is clear like yours. I love it. Like you say, you can see how you food is coming along in the drying process. I love dehydrating things. I have found though that it is better if you rotate your trays by just turning them around ever so often during the process. Just take each tray and put the front side to the back and the back to the front. That way your veggies that were at the back of the dehydrator all the time won’t be burnt and the things to the front not like the peppers were. It’s real easy to just pull the tray out and turn it around. I just check mine every once in awhile and if it’s getting drier on the back than the front , I just give a spin. Hope you continue to feel better with time , Sweetheart. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

[@kesmarn]

You are what my mom used to refer to as a "self-starter," Tessie. You don't need anyone to set your priorities or plan your day. You get up in the morning with a solid idea of what you want to get done and -- by golly -- you've usually nailed it by the end of the day. I really admire your sense of organization. Caring for a parent with dementia, my day can go off the rails pretty easily. You never know what their mood will be for the day! So it's relaxing to sit down with your videos in the evening and see order and accomplishment in your home. You must have a real sense of satisfaction at the end of most (I realize your life isn't all roses) if not all of your days. Have a blessed evening.

[@cathypaul5349]

Caring for a parent with dementia is the hardest job there is. I encourage you to go to a support group if you can. It helps to be with people who are going thru it❤️

[@HomesteadTessie]

Thank you my friend ,Yes From Experience Dementia is the worse ever a very slow death !

[@kesmarn]

@@cathypaul5349 It sounds like you've been there! It's not easy, but he was an amazing dad, so it's a labor of love.

[@kesmarn]

@@HomesteadTessie I know that you've walked the same path, Tessie. You're so right.

[@kandi8640]

Tessie you might be able to get some plastic canvas from the craft area and use for your trays. I cut the florets off the broccoli and then trim the woodynpart of the stem and peel it. The rest of the stem will get tender and makes great soup.

[@KayG5010]

We don't have the free food here that you have. You are blessed.

[@pattyrice4276]

I'd be happy if I could get half a box of free fruits and veges quarterly!

[@lemoncrinckles]

Wow, Tessie, that's a great tip using an electric knife to cut meat and vegetables. Especially for someone like me with arthritis in the hands. Thanks for sharing!

[@blessedhappycatlady]

Hi Tessie! I'm new to your channel. I have been watching aot of your older videos as well. I love your channel. I love your crockpot Ideas and the cheap meal Mondays. God bless you Tessie. I'm so happy I found your channel. Love, from Missouri🌺🍞❤️

[@mitzikimzey5957]

Wish I lived closer! I would love to help you process food and to be your friend in person! Thanks!

[@monikamarsollek3493]

Hi, Tessie, I’ve the same type of dehydrator and am very content. We are 'food savers', we ordered a package of veggies every week from a young company, some things are not fulfilling the European rules, so they’d be thrown away. I use up everything. Every time I’ve too much of something, I make juice, dehydrate or freeze it. And if fruits are cheap, I make 'candy' out of them : Kiwi 🥝 : looks nice in slices and tastes like sour candy! And persimmons turn out wonderfully, too. With this amount of veggies YOU have, you could make a party service running... you’re a very busy bee 🐝. Love, Monika❣️

[@sewgirl1247]

Tessie, thank you for sharing so much great info tonite. Your stew looks yummy....I have some dehydrated cabbage and tomato slices that I will put in my next beef stew! What was that cut of beef you used....smart to use an electric knife! Would love to see you do a video on how you make tomato sauces (for pasta, pizza, etc) from your dehydrated slices. Well deserved 'gift' for you to receive a new dehydrator to test and review...have fun with it! I am new to dehydrating and am loving the process.

[@lisaheitzman8921]

Plastic canvas sheets that are used for needle point crafts are cheap, you can make your own dehydrator liners with them. Just trace and cut to the round trays (you can use your old ones as a template) and cut the sheet to size if needed for the new one that you just got. It is cheap and easy and you can make as many as you need, they sell them at Walmart and craft stores.

[@carrieg9232]

Love the avocado color of the knife good ol 70s co!or! Stew looks delicious and love your new dehydrator too

[@HomesteadTessie]

Yes it is very old it was my moms

[@ad6417]

Oh my goodness, I never thought to use an electric knife to cut raw ingredients! This will help my bad shoulder so much!!!!!

[@HomesteadTessie]

And it works great !!

[@katherinestojanovski6734]

Andrea S Same here! I always try to freeze the meat a bit first, but, boy, it still isn’t that easy to cut and that takes preparation. I will be digging my electric knife out ASAP !

[@traceypainter9178]

Hello Tessie, loved the video tonight. Very good looking stew, and the dehydrated peppers looked good. Thank you for the review.

[@debbiemattingly8294]

Stew looks so good. I love watching your food hauls. What a great savings.

[@desertcandle1]

Tessie thank you so much for this video, I have a small dehydrator that works but eh not so great. I really wanted one with steel racks. After your review and with the generous discount code I decided this would work for me too. I can always use my other one but I like this one so much better, it's steel racks, quiet, you can see all the trays easily, you also get several accessories with it including silicone trays and mittens to keep your hands from getting burned. I am so grateful thanks! I learn so much from you - giving me the courage to become more self sufficient and frugal. You are the best Tessie!

[@susannegalligan8600]

What a hardworking inspiration you are to me. Thank you Tessie.

[@canadiankabingurl9782]

Hi Tessie ☺ Nice appliance! That stew looks good. Blessings to you and your family 🙏

[@jayejohnson5257]

Blessings Tessie! I’m happy that you got the modern dehydrator, the beginning of many product reviews. Beef stew looks, thanks for sharing ❤️

[@terrykunst3883]

This was so awesome, thank you for showing the electric knife!!

[@patriciacerwin6266]

Wow, what a food haul. So glad food bank gives it to you so it doesn't go to waste. I have used parchment paper in my nesco dehydrator. Not sure about the crafting plastic since it might not be food grade. Never thought about using electric knife on hard to cut items. Can't wait to try it on butternut squash!

[@harriettbentley4628]

I know you've heard this before, but I have to say it for myself. Lol. You are a blessing to me. I thank God for you and your KZbin Channel. I retired 5 years ago and really had no motivation to do much around my house. Well, after watching you on a daily basis, I'm fired up! Motivated! Thank you so much!

[@HomesteadTessie]

Thank you for Such Kind words, You are a beautiful person and your comment to me Blessed me so much!

[@angelalee4163]

Love you tessie you have showed me so much thank you for being you and know you will always be apart of my family God bless you and your merry Christmas 🎅 🎄 ❤ 🙏

[@emmylou-y4b]

I love new slow cooker recipes. It's my favorite gadget to use during the winter. God bless you, Tessie.

[@mariebooze956]

The dehydrator looks really nice..i love our Excaliburs, I rotate my trays for a more even drying. you can use parchment paper or even plastic mesh from the craft stores

[@elainecrise1999]

Your stew looks delicious! The dried peppers will come in handy for many recipes!

[@joyful_tanya]

What a very nice dehydrator. I found a cheapie second hand originally from Aldi, but it does the job! Thank you for sharing everything with us! I glean important information from what you share. I am actually under the weather if anyone would please pray for me. Thank you in advance!! Much love Tessie and everyone.

[@HomesteadTessie]

oh no I'm so very sorry yes I will keep you in my prayers

[@joyful_tanya]

@@HomesteadTessie thank you so much!!! 🥰

[@NatureAndOther]

I will pray for you, and hope you get better very soon

[@owen4248]

Tanya Joy prayers for you.

[@stormyweather2807]

Prayers sent up.

[@rebelbecky276]

I have the very same Nesco. I've been pretty happy with it. Some of the vegetables I find the most useful dried are onions, sweet peppers and surprisingly spinach/greens.

[@lindamendenhall1797]

Tessie, if you are messy, you could have fooled me! Everything always looks so neat and well kept, only wish I could keep up with you.

[@winteam2283]

That dehydrator looks very fancy! You are so blessed to get so much produce, during these winter months :)

[@frugalwilliemae9241]

This looks like a great product to get when my older DH dies. The beef stew looks amazing

[@Stoffmonster467]

Great stew. The sell cabbage here in bags, you would call it a bushel, I assume. The vegetables you got make a great pasta sauce usable for pizza, stew, noodles, rice, lasagna....

[@anetzband1383]

Even though I'm now older than my 70 years, it was only last year that I really started hearing and learning about dehydrating food. I have an inexpensive bare bones model that has really changed my thinking. Now I'm drooling a little for this lovely model, but instead I'll just be SUPER HAPPY that they recognized your worth and let you have one, I hope to keep. It is so wonderful to be able to open the cupboard, take out a jar of dehydrated veggies--and see how they plump up again.

[@HomesteadTessie]

you Are so Kind Thank you !!

[@BUTTONS1967]

That's an old family recipe of ours too Btw I just love your Beautiful cozy home

[@OldFashionedAF]

Tessie, thank you for stopping by my channel and subscribing. Your videos are just so charming! My grandfather used to have a dehydrator, and this video has me wanting one too. Dehydrated apples are one of my favorite snacks, but mixed dehydrated veggies are terrific and still so, so good for you. I hope to see more of you over on Old Fashioned AF for the rest of vlogmas! ❤

[@HomesteadTessie]

I am loving your channel !!

[@OldFashionedAF]

@@HomesteadTessie right back atcha!!

[@feleciasmith5092]

I’m so glad you’re doing crockpot meals again.

[@chayh.6249]

Well, I never thought to use my electric knife for every day use! Great tip!! Sending Blessings!

[@kathypersall5439]

So today I was off , I ended up going to the Dollar Tree, omg yes they have awesome stuff and I enjoyed browsing around! Thanks Tess!!!

[@StockingMyPantry]

I'm so glad you're able to gather all of that food. That is such a blessing.

[@chrisblock4916]

I am inspired by you to cook simple, learn dehydrating and just enjoy a simple life. And your my new pandemic friend.

[@darleneredbird4]

Stew looked really good. So glad you were able to get all that food.

[@amandawhite982]

Tessie I am going to try this! I have cabbage in our garden, dehydrated tomatoes and some beef I got dumpster diving! Yum!

[@soniahenney9827]

I love cabbage in soups and stews. It adds a lot of extra flavor. Looks delicious!

[@melaniecrouch7789]

Absolutely loving your channel and all I am learning and having fun getting the items you suggest from the challenges and making a prepping area and so on. Storing candles and matches and labels in kilner jars and loving decorating them. Going to try the tea bag labels soon X XXX

[@HomesteadTessie]

Thank you for Such Kind words , You are a beautiful person and your comment to me Blessed me so much!

[@happynewyear2872]

I never think to buy cabbage! I will have to make a stew this weekend and use it! I always love your oil lamps! They are so warm and inviting!

[@lauraraines767]

Very nice dehydrator. It seems like it would hold alot of food. 😊

[@patschomann7338]

Well now I need an electric knife! So much easier! I'll look on Amazon I guess because I haven't seen one anywhere in years. My Dad always used them. The soup looked amazing! The dehydrator looked good because like you said you can see what you are doing. Have a good day Tessie!

[@kellydowney2100]

Awesome product 😊your stew looks so yummy 😊

[@jaynelymer6442]

I love those kind of stews in winter. You got some really good food too. That dehydrator looks like a really nice unit something you wouldn't mind seeing left on the worktop. Love you Tessie Xx 🥰🇬🇧

[@brandyswider5051]

Too funny I've been watching older videos since I'm new to the channel and boom here you are

[@xXTheoLinuxXx]

Welcome, and we all have those moments :)

[@HomesteadTessie]

Thank you for Such Kind words , You are a beautiful person and your comment to me Blessed me so much!

[@bettyredd871]

Hi. Tessie. I really enjoyed your videos. I thank you for your kind words and encouragement.

[@terryswald9043]

Tessie , That stew looks so good ! ! I like the idea that you can see inside that dehydrator that real nice ! ! God 🙏 Bless everyone and have a good evening .

[@lillivaughn8655]

Hi Tessie. I always look forward to your videos. I learn new things from each one and it's always like I'm catching up with one of my friends. Til next time...God bless!

[@2youngbon2]

I love dehydrating my summer harvest. I especially like to dehydrate kale. Today I put dehydrated kale into my scrambled egg. It turned out well and I now have added nutrition for the morning!

[@aoifetomkins9678]

That’s a terrific idea! How did I not think of that!

[@Gardeningadventures49726]

We have really learned how to load up our scrambled eggs. We're overrun in the warm months so we have to keep breakfast eggs interesting 😉 Kale is one we haven't tried. That'll be next!

[@robinstout1748]

HI sweet friend. I love watching your cheap meal Mondays. This stew looks delicious. Makes me want to make some as well. God Bless you.

[@owen4248]

Good evening Robin Stout :)

[@kimberlyclark4188]

Your meal looks delicious Tessie! I have a Magic Mill food dehydrator, very similar to your new one! Love the clear door and less Plastic in the construction

[@judycornwell7558]

I love my nite time TV time with Tessie! I'm watching so many old videos! ❤

[@asyouknowit9314]

Wow! I don't think I could ever chop carrots that fast!! Haha!! Your videos are always so great!!

[@evelynymca6249]

Happy you were blessed to give a review son a product. Your stew looks delicious!

[@pegsclips]

yes.. love using my dehydrated foods DAILY in the meals we plan. use parchment paper on your trays Tessie. I have 20 mats but need 24.. so am always using parchment on the remaining 4 trays.. works perfect. look at all your beautiful dehydrated foods. doesn't that feel good? I think it's wonderful the produce your able to get..what a blessing. have a wonderful rest of your week Tessie 🤍🌻🌻

[@HomesteadTessie]

Great idea I'm gonna try that

[@aleenesimpson393]

Hey Tessie,. I really like this method of preserving food. Takes less space and maybe less electricity... Canning is great too but now you have to hunt lids, rings and jars if you need them and they cost more money than the bags for storage. The comfort food in your crockpot looks yummy!!!

[@tonyalogan3535]

I use parchment paper on my dehydration shelves, yummy stew

[@darleneredbird4]

That sounds like a great idea.

[@HomesteadTessie]

Great idea!

[@djroot2566]

I saw someone use plastic canvas.

[@tonyalogan3535]

Craft plastic canvas is not food approved

[@djroot2566]

That's what I thought. It was another KZbinr

[@christinenikiforovs9820]

I like that dehydrator especially with the window. Mine is an Excalibur and does a good job. Blessings to you.

[@lauravitaliani9666]

Holy Craps I just made this in my crockpot today.. It was our supper. Totally blew my mind when I opened your channel. So good and our bellies are full😁

[@carolynjordan4633]

Thank you Tessie for sharing with us.God Bless and happy Holiday's.🌲🌲🌲🌲🎅🎅🎅🎅

[@vernonbowling5310]

That looks fantastic Big heart for you. We save out cut ends from all our veggies and freeze them until we have enough to pressure can a vegetable stock broth for various soups and stews.

[@sherryk30]

I do the same!👍👍

[@debbiealtman4572]

Holy moly! Just got inspired from Tessie as I never would have thought to use my electric knife fir all the things you just did. Now I’m going to be using my electric knife for every thing. So nice when someone does something that inspires you to do the same or similar. Thanks Stew looks yummy.!🤗❤️

[@HomesteadTessie]

YAY !!!

[@pjl2963]

Oh, my goodness, did that stew and bread look so yummy! Perfect for a cold winter's night. Love how you use your electric knife for so many things! What a great idea for folks who have trouble with their hands!

[@creativelauri]

I would love a dehydrator. I did get one from Goodwill but it doesn't work. I'm going to see if I can fix it. Great crockpot meal! I use my crockpot about twice a week. I'd be lost without it. Btw, I love that you put notes in your video, in cursive. Most of the younger generation can't read it but I feel they need to learn it. Have a blessed day!

[@sherrysawyer6819]

The dehydrator seems wonderful; what a blessing.

[@jemmiestone5731]

Your Stew looks delicious Tessie. Now I want to make some lol. That is a nice Dehydrator to. I am happy that you were able to get some vegetables that were left over at the Food Bank. I see some more Dehydrating in the coming days. You all stay safe and well. I love you sweet sister. God Bless Y'all. Huggggggggs

[@terraranch1459]

I always put cabbage in my beef stew too! You are so smart to use your electric knife on your veggies. I have one and never thought to use it on veggies. Thanks for the great tip. Love ya Sis. Hugs Tessie❤️

[@verniemax]

Oh my gosh I noticed while you were doing the beef stew that on ur table you have a nut bowl. We have one like yours, it was passed down from my childhood. We would always have it out at Christmas time and my parents would splurge on mixed nuts and we would all enjoy having it out and enjoying the nuts. Funny thing is as much as we all ate we never ran out of the nuts. (there was 10 of us in the household) The bowl always remained full up through the New Year! I just try dehydrating for the first time and they were peppers too. I got a Cosori 12 & I oven & it has a dehydrating feature. I didn't do too many peppers but they came out good and next time I will do more. Thanks Tessie for inspiring me to do!! Your stew looked yummy!! Take care and God Bless!!! ❤️✝️✝️✝️❤️

[@owen4248]

Good evening Vernie my friend:) Always good to see you:) How wonderful you have that same bowl that you have had in your family:) Tessie inspires me to start dehydrating too:) Love and Hugs :)

[@HomesteadTessie]

I have a video I am working on about it ! It was my parents and I got a lot of memories !!

[@verniemax]

@@owen4248 Hey there Owen!! 🙋‍♀️ Good to see you too!! Love ❤️and hugs🤗 back to ya my friend!! Take care and God Bless you!!! ❤️✝️✝️✝️❤️

[@verniemax]

@@HomesteadTessie Oh good Tessie I can't wait to watch the video!! Yes our bowl brings so many good memories as well!! Blessings to you!!! ❤️✝️✝️✝️❤️

[@owen4248]

Good Evening Tessie, Sisters, Brothers, and Friends:) Please remember to hit the like button it helps Tessie greatly:) Also Play Tessie's play lists Tessie will appreciate it lots:)

[@ellenfisher6341]

Owen, goooood evening , my friend !

[@owen4248]

@@MichaelR58 Hi Michael 58 :) Stay safe and healthy my friend:) God Bless!

[@owen4248]

@@ellenfisher6341 Good evening ellen my friend:)

[@TheNoonie50]

Hi Mr Owen! Have a wonderful day tomorrow!

[@winteam2283]

Good evening Owen :) hope you had a good day :)

[@deejay7344]

That stew really does look delicious😊

[@russelder9743]

Tessie---that dehydrator is really cool...you have me thinking.....hope you are getting back to your old self ......God Bless

[@barbaraogden5294]

Just reminding you how much of a blessing you are to us and praying the Lord continues his blessings on you and your lovely family.

[@nancybrooks9246]

Love the electric knife idea. I have only used mine on turkey and ham. The knife looked very helpful cutting your food.

[@debdeb4591]

Hi Tessie. So glad I found your channel. You feel like a friend I’ve had for ages. ❤️

[@HomesteadTessie]

Welcome to My Channel. I am so honored to have you here!

[@kathleen6385]

I'm going to try the electric knife! Thanks for the tip! The meal looks yummy.

[@h.smith.6586]

My hubby dries deer jerky this way. Yummy!!!

[@whitedovecherokee]

Stew looks yummy and I love that dehydrator!!!!!

[@NannaNeely]

Just stumbled on to your channel a few minutes ago, I'm thinking I'm staying a while, lol. I love the idea of using your electric knife for all your cutting! Never thought about it, but NOW I;m getting ours out and sitting on the counter so I can use it every day.

[@HomesteadTessie]

Welcome to My Channel. I am so honored to have you here!

[@juto4825]

Beef stew looked delicious! So glad you were given that nice dehydrator. ❤

[@jenniferfoster8692]

I sure wish there was a free food truck here. So many could use food that is just thrown away. Thank you taking time to spend with us!! I love dehydrating everything. lol

[@Sorren11]

My great grandma Florence came on a ship from Germany. She passed when I was about 11. Lordy she was one mean women. Lol

[@n.a.garciafamily]

😂

[@lusnorthernhome3410]

Considering all they had probably been through perhaps that’s what caused her to be so.

[@Stoffmonster467]

@@lusnorthernhome3410 these war time people are mostly difficult - no wonder.

[@lusnorthernhome3410]

@@Stoffmonster467 I respected my grandparents even tho stern. Came on a boat had to learn English then the Great Depression hit and they went through that.

[@Stoffmonster467]

@@lusnorthernhome3410 nobody chooses time and land of birth. These times had been hard.

[@ludiemaye6560]

Tessie the stew and homemade bread looks so good.I just canned beef stew and more beef stew. canning chicken today.I really like the dehydrator I may have to have one. Love You Sis

[@anapack6154]

Stew looks delicious!! I made chicken in my crockpot yesterday.

[@bettyadkisson1681]

Thanks tessie you just got me too thinking about carrying the big bowl with one hand. I will crochet a circled with handle that lays on the table just put the bowl over then just lift with tied handles together. God bless you for sharing.

[@HomesteadTessie]

Great idea

[@kathieponder7708]

Love this! I need to use my electric knife more, why only use it twice a year for ham or turkey? You are very inspiring.

[@BethGrantDeRoos]

I love my electric knife because I make a lot of Baklava, and croissants and it does such a lovely job cutting puff pastry without shredding it to pieces. Also love that my Excalibur Dehydrator has a glass door and was a wise investment back in 2006.

[@Gardeningadventures49726]

You just gave me one more reason to invest in one! That's so smart. I became quite skilled at using a bread knife to cut perfect, even slices. But that would be a game changer.

[@debralang9467]

Tessie--thank-you for inspiring me to dry foods! I've been experimenting with it for over a month and enjoy it. I just use my oven because our house is too small for added gadgets, but it does the job. Though, me being me, so far I store my jars of dried food in the refrigerator just to be safe. ha! :) But again, I'm having fun with it and I have you to thank for that. Thanks, Tessie!

[@kathleenconte3360]

Tessie i have a air fryer which can dehydrate. Im planning to do tomatoes as i love them semi dried with garlic and oregano packed in oil. Figured homemade ones gonna be heaps cheaper than deli bought

[@littleredcabininthewoods240]

I’ve been seriously considering getting a new dehydrator. Was eyeing an Excalibur but they’re too pricey for my modest budget. The discount ($80) on the unit you tested made it affordable, and with a Homestead Tessie positive review how could I go wrong! So Merry Christmas to me!

[@HomesteadTessie]

I been using it almost daily now and Love it ! and it turns itself off which is a plus for me !

[@hiseyeisonthesparrow5294]

Such a delicious looking stew Tessie...hope your feeling a bit better emotionally these days ...you're in my prayers daily 🙏🙏🙏

[@HomesteadTessie]

Yes I am ! I am back to my old self !

[@hiseyeisonthesparrow5294]

@@HomesteadTessie 🙏❤💛💙💜💗💓💖🙏

[@lindalance6428]

Thanks for sharing. Love stew.

[@Randy8923]

Enjoyed. Nice new dehydrater. Great looking stew.

[@Gardeningadventures49726]

I love all of the uses for dehydrated tomatoes! 🍅 I've also only used Presto dehydrators; they've done me well. I'm investing in one of the 8 in 1? 10 in 1? Countertop ovens soon. They look similar to that dehydrator but are capable of more. Really excited to get one! I think it'll go nicely with my pressure cooker. We eat a lot of rice as of recently; I've always love rice though. 😊

[@HRPufnstufable]

I learn new tips, tricks, and just overall great knowledge from you all the time Tessie! You are my go-to girl.

[@HomesteadTessie]

Thanks so much