Horseradish Leaves, Carrot Tops, and Other This~N~That

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[@thistlemoon1]

Up until just a few of years ago it was nearly impossible to find anything on the internet about carrot tops. I also couldn't find anything in any of my books and what I did find said that carrot tops were unusable. I always hated throwing carrot tops away because they were so hard to find. I'm really happy that's changed.

[@paullanier8280]

As always, thank you for this wisdom . You and Patrick bring so much good to the world . God bless you . 😊😊😊

[@dianatennant4346]

Thanks for the information on the horse radish leaves

[@710LENNY]

I have always used the horseradish leaves in my fermented pickles, and also the brined and canned dills. I had a few left the other day, and an extra tray in my dehydrator so dried them up. Figured someone would have some hints on using. The other thing I like the leaves for is to add to bubble and squeak along with cabbage. I have also used it when making colcannon. It's a nice subtle difference and I like it. Besides, I always get abundant leaves, although the roots are quite small in my soil.

[@cherylknight6080]

Right on time Heidi! Just the day before yesterday I was wondering about the carrot tops on my carrots. Thank you so much for mentioning this and I just did a batch of Claussen pickles and I’m hoping they turn out good. I want crunchy pickles so I picked this recipe, but I also added just a little bit of pickle crisp about 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon in each jar. So I’m excited about these pickles. I can’t wait to try them! Thank you Heidi, and have a great day, Heidi!

[@trishthehomesteader9873]

Thank you Heidi; especially no more 'non-fat silliness'.☺️ I guess I've just not heard it phrased that way but I love it! ♡ Nice looking carrots!😍👍 Blessings always! 💜

[@AcornHillHomestead]

I started pulling garlic yesterday. Before I knew it, I pulled it all. Thanks to God the heads were all nice and there are plenty to replant this fall! I think the gophers kept digging tunnels under them bc of our drought so of the 75 planted, I got about 50 heads. Still plenty for eating, planting and canning for us.

[@kleineroteHex]

50 heads would make about a good third of the garlic I use, I do not have enough room to grow all the garlic we need😁

[@frugaltraci]

thanks for the horseradish leaf suggestion - I saw this video when it first got posted, and today I started a jar of fermented cucumbers today, and I tried the horseradish trick - we shall see!! :)

[@WendyLKoc]

Thank you, Heidi, for another Great This ~ N~ That Video. Nice Potatoes Heidi, we have dug our Reds Norland and been eating on them. We still have some more reds, Kennebec, yellows, and russets. It sure has been a bummer without rain as we are so droughted here. We have been inedited with Japanese beetles, cucumber beetles squash beetles., we have had to pulled zucchini, pumpkins, yellow squash, it has been not a very good year on the garden. We still are getting something; but not like we should have. The garden started out just beautiful and now it is sad. I love Halal everyday as you shared with me, I have ordered many things now from them. Thank you, Heidi, for more good ideas and video. Love it.

[@trishgraham7639]

Glad you talked about horseradish leaves. Just started growing horseradish and wondered about the leaves. I plan to dehydrate. Thank you.

[@mooieplaats]

Hello Heidi, thank you for sharing. It's a good way to use all we can and avoid wasting of valuable food. And of course, save money. God is good always. Have a great week.🎉😊

[@serenitysealed485]

Again, Thank you Heidi. Good information. I will try some of these tips once I get My kitchen organized. New appliance and painting the cupboards. May God continue to provide, protect and bless you snd your family.

[@JaniceCrowell]

I live the addition of the duck image! I haven’t seen that one before.

[@katherinebueltemann22]

Also you could encapsulate the dried yogurt to take for the probiotics for those who do not like to eat yogurt.

[@monagriggs6352]

Hey Heidi & thank you so much for sharing your wisdom & knowledge with us 🥰🥰

[@venidamcdaniel1913]

Love Monday this n that’s.

[@Maddy_might]

Lots of info today. I love how you cover all the bases.

[@joycewedel9084]

Ty also. Your own garden veggies look so perfect!

[@margaretpollard2179]

Will be checking out the other videos in the description box when I come in from the heat! Thanks Heidi, you are such an encouragement! Shalom!

[@christinesroutines]

Perfect timing on this video! Those carrots look amazing! Yes I love yogurt dehydrated! I sprinkle it on everything! Interesting on the sour cream!? I've never tried & probably won't now! 😅 Whole milk everything!!! Castor oil is so important to put in our everyday lives! I just made some calendula infused for some beeswax lip balm. I do repackage so many things into glass jars, preferably amber colored. It HAS been nice seeing you a bit on Insta!! ☺I'm off to watch the calendula vinegar video I somehow missed! Blessings!! 💖

[@cindys.w.8566]

Just yesterday I pulled my carrots and the tops are now in the dehydrator. Now I get to see what you'll be doing with those you picked.

[@MissWoggy]

I’ve wondered many times how you do what you do! It’s very understandable what you are saying and it’s not good to overwhelm yourself anyway. Way to go. ❤

[@robinmcbride1501]

Carrot greens! I will try it as I just picked carrots too and what the heck, scrubbed a few and ate them before breakfast. I love them! We have clay soil so I grow the Danvers Short variety in amended soil but clay will always be clay right. Robin in NC

[@lynbsker1968]

Morning Heidi, love the floral hair rinse! Staying away from potatoes, seems to cause arthritis in my hands. Thanks for this video, helps me to stay motivated. God bless you and yours ❤

[@RainCountryHomestead]

Potatoes are a staple for us so they are a main garden crop for us along with tomatoes. But we grow as many other things as we can of course

[@cindys.w.8566]

Yes those are indeed Cherokee tomatoes we grew those this yr and they are wonderful.

[@RainCountryHomestead]

That is what every says, the reason I am simply not certain is about 9 or 10 years ago I had saved the seeds from a tomato that I had purchased in a mix from a produce stand. There were no labels on any them but that one was my favorite for taste so I started growing them and have been growing them ever since. Great flavor, abundant, and many get quite large

[@offgridnewworld3663]

Excellent information, this channel is a diamond in the rough !!💯🙏

[@ladyela9283]

Thank you for another great video, Heidi! I just bought some organic carrots WITH the tops on, and I can hardly wait to use them in food. I'm not going to dehydrate them, but I will add them to my greens and smoked bones. I just love your content!!

[@his-sweetie]

Thank you!! Always fantastic infomation, things to consider and ideas to grow on.😊

[@phyllisclark3896]

Thank you for sharing. Blessings to you and yours 🙏🙏🙏

[@MichaelR58]

Good This~N~That video , thanks for sharing , God bless !

[@joycewedel9084]

I would love to use those horseradish leaves to make the same way of making stuffed cabbage rolls. Instead of using hamburger I think shredded pot roast or ground steak would be even better with the horseradish flavor.

[@RainCountryHomestead]

The American Cabbage Rolls originally came from the Greek dish: Dolmas. The main difference being that instead of cabbage, young grape leaves were used.

[@shangrilahomestead9930]

Thank you Heidi!😊

[@mikkiv9698]

Thank you so much Heidi for the great video. I am dehydrating some yogurt as we speak after watching your video on dehydrating yogurt. I am taking it camping! I have an ongoing camping challenge with myself on how NOT to use refrigeration, coolers, ice, etc. and to use home canned and dehydrated foods instead...almost like a practice as if the grid is down. Thanks all your helpful information!

[@chrismaryb.7409]

Thanks Heidi 😊 ❤❤

[@susanolson4486]

Great This & That, as always!!

[@brightstarr57]

Thanks for the updates!

[@user-cy5sc2ru7k]

Why, they might ask? Well for me it is knowing I can make pretty much anything because I have the sour cream, cream cheese, all in powder form! No going out to the store! YAY!

[@blessedbloominghomestead9134]

We didn’t grow “regular” potatoes this year, but my sweet potatoes are growing like crazy! The only things left in my garden are luffa gourds, butter beans, sweet potatoes and herbs. It’s just crazy hot right now. I have 3 containers of yogurt that I need to get dehydrated, and a sour cream but I thought I could use it directly in mashed potatoes without rehydrating first. Many Blessings!

[@RainCountryHomestead]

I tried growing sweet potatoes once. I did great getting the slips but after planting them, the plants hardly did anything. I got a few tiny, skinny potatoes so small that they all fit in the palm of my hand, haha

[@blessedbloominghomestead9134]

@@RainCountryHomestead I’m at the opposite end. Last year my regular potatoes had beautiful plants but only a handful of tiny little potatoes. I put them in a pot of green beans! 😂

[@RainCountryHomestead]

@@blessedbloominghomestead9134 Seems every year is a trade off. This year our apples look great but I may not get much zucchini, last year no apples but plenty of zucchini. Just another reason to put up the excess when it is all coming in good

[@blessedbloominghomestead9134]

@@RainCountryHomestead Amen!

[@GlitzyWitch]

Fantastic video, and im grateful for the castor oil advice. I made a castor oil & lavender oil night rub for my face, shoulders, neck, shoulders and i put it on my eyelids because i heard it helps sleep, it didnt work, however my skin feels lovely 😊 thank you ❤ do you use a normal dehydrater or freeze dry? Xxx

[@growjoyfullyhomestead]

Thanks!❤

[@rainwaterrefugehomestead2267]

Hoping to get a fall harvest of some carrots this season so I can can them up! We'll see!! Fall seems to be the best time to grow them here. 🌱

[@TheSunRiseKid]

Troll=why? Me=why not?! 😂

[@RainCountryHomestead]

I had thought about saying that to them too, haha

[@TheSunRiseKid]

@@RainCountryHomestead Ha!! Great minds think alike! A lot of people have all sorts of reasons for putting up food. Especially dehydrating. for you, For instance, you got more eggs than you can use through the summer, so why not dehydrate them for the winter. And I love the way that you test all of the different things out with dehydration so we don’t have to.ha! 😹

[@valerieescabi6104]

Are you? God is good all the time hallelujah.💖🙏🏻💖

[@cindys.w.8566]

I've canned sour cream and cream cheese both are wonderful when opened later and used chilled.

[@clementinaepelle7048]

Good! And I like that!👍

[@aileer467]

This is my 1st year dehydrating (thanks to you!🥰). Quick question. Trying to make tomato powder. I can't seem to dehydrate them till they are crispy. They have a little bend to them (thinly sliced) even after 3 days at 110°. Is it the sugar content in them? Tips?

[@RainCountryHomestead]

That is because you slice them instead of blending them first. Here is the video I did on tomato flakes and I also explain why I do not powder them: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qHXFqodjopt_esU

[@jojow8416]

The wild rabbits in our area have had a wonderful dining experience so my second planting is late to produce due to all the rain here in Massachusetts.

[@RainCountryHomestead]

We have had so little rain this season. Crazy how dry it has been here in Rain Country but still not very warm. At least it is warm enough that my zucchini has finally started to grow, at least some of my plants, the others are still struggling to survive

[@jojow8416]

@@RainCountryHomestead Yup, the Ch_m Trails are woven above us and our garden's are whispering a story to us of nature's imbalance. Love all of your wonderful videos. Thank you and enjoy those precious little grandkiddos.

[@pammohler3253]

Yogurt ice cream yummy.

[@americaneden3090]

Its wonderful that u get volunteer potatoes, especially the purple ones! Do u mulch ur potatp bed in the fall? What is ur coldest winter temperature? Thank u so much for sharing 💚🌱

[@RainCountryHomestead]

We toss on grass clippings in the summer and leaves in the fall and if we have a free supply of wood shavings or chips, we will put those one in the spring

[@jeanniebair4103]

I’m growing my own black cumin seed this year and they look great! I’m looking for the cold press castor oil I will check out the link. Thank you

[@leslieanne447]

I was imagining the dehydrated yogurt might taste like the "astronaut ice cream" my grandma used to buy us on our visits to the science center as a kid. 😂 in a bark form..that would be awesome. That stuff is yummy but expensive

[@carolchapman7462]

4:00 I was wondering what I could use the horseradish leaves for! Thanks!

[@RainCountryHomestead]

🥰 P.S. Looking forward to dinner on Saturday!

[@kristensmagicalcreations]

I would love to follow along if youd be willing to show us step by step how to make Kimchi. And other recipes of course ❤ I bought a small jar of Kimchi yesterday for the first time Because something tells me i need to start eating it to help my gut. I really would love to learn Kombucha as well. Great video as always. Ive been using my carrot tops to add in to my pesto and its so bright and fresh. 💙🌿 🥕

[@RainCountryHomestead]

I have 1933 videos currently out. IN those videos I have many recipes including a couple on kimchi making here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mp3GZmhnra96p80 I have many recipes grouped into playlists such as Fermentation, Healthy Homemade Meals, Cookies, Pies, and Other Sweet Treats, Breads, Chocolate

[@kristensmagicalcreations]

@@RainCountryHomestead That's so Awesome! Thank you for pointing me in the right direction! I actually have been watching lots of your older content almost every day.

[@melvinajessop696]

Can you do a video? How do you grow turkey tail mushrooms?

[@RainCountryHomestead]

I do not grow the mushrooms, I wild harvest them, but yes I have already planned to do a stand alone video on those. I do have a This~N~That where I talked a bit on them at the beginning: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hqKvdaCcotulick

[@tammym110]

You should write a book and I will order one the instant you announce it.

[@RainCountryHomestead]

Most common question or request I get, so much so I have done several videos on it and have yet another one coming out. Long story short, with as busy as my life is with garden, youtube, grandbabies and much, much more, I do not have the time or desire to write a book

[@tammym110]

@@RainCountryHomestead I can certainly understand that. I love your videos and I do share them. If someday you do find the time, I would just love to have a book by you for my reference library section. I’m very picky about books I add but your book should you ever get a chance to write it would be very valued to me.

[@TheSunRiseKid]

I have wild River grapes, growing. With those leaves also work? OK back to the video.😊

[@RainCountryHomestead]

I have not heard of those but as long as they are a true grape you should be able to use them

[@TheSunRiseKid]

@@RainCountryHomestead they are a small grape and sometimes they’re called Frost grape because they taste better after the first frost. Everyone always pulls them out so I never get to taste them but I’m making sure this one stays here! I’ve tried them when they were almost ripe, and I would say it would have potential to make jelly and wines & misc. oh, and vinegar 😹they are native to the area so they are not invasive. They actually help the ecosystem.

[@shelleymitchell7912]

hey sista this year im in the midst of redecorating my kitchen so i left my carrot and radish top out for my resident wildlife what they dont eat composts in place

[@RainCountryHomestead]

That is what I do what a lot of kitchen scraps. They get toss in the garden or surrounding areas. What the chickens do not eat get composted

[@marilynweber7957]

Amazing! How do you store your potatoes - it is so hot outside - I do have a basement, but no dirt, just cement - my sweet potatoes I put in milk crates and they are still good from last year . . . what do I do to keep potatoes without canning/drying them? Esp. if you like to eat them fresh - I do make some O'Brien potatoes and can them - then we drain, pat dry and fry them - but . . . need some ideas because everything I see says to keep them near freezing - of course, that's not possible without special equipment.

[@RainCountryHomestead]

Most of them I am leaving in the ground until fall but here is a video I did on how I store them though now I use the brown paper that comes in packages instead of straw as it is cleaner: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jaO7iJ5pa6eHldE

[@evelyngott2056]

I make carrot pesto.

[@kleineroteHex]

My hubby would touch it😎 I stick them in the freezer a lot and throw in when I make broth. But I should try that, with some basil that has really taken off.

[@yahushaismyshepherd1179]

Question. Heidi love your videos on vacuum sealing jars. Have you ever vacuum sealed liquids in a jar. I am speaking specifically of when making tinctures. It is already shelf stable with the alcohol. To prevent oxidation why not vacuum seal while it is mascerating the herbs. Then after you drain re vacuum seal it again. Wondering what kind of headspace it would need or if it is possible. Could you also not vacuum seal the kimchi after fermentation?

[@RainCountryHomestead]

You can vacuum seal liquids for storage in the fridge or shelf if, as you say, they are a tincture but I would not vacuum seal anything that is a live ferment as it can possibly build up too much pressure and explode.

[@yahushaismyshepherd1179]

@@RainCountryHomestead Thank you Heidi for your reply. Your right never thought about the ferments off gassing. What kind of headspace do you think for tinctures? 1/2" and inch? I have never vacuum sealed liquids.

[@Teri6419]

Maybe rehydrate sour cream with milk. Could work.

[@jeanetteschulthe1andOnly]

Use it as a topping or coating

[@violettraine1029]

Can I use Queen Annes lace tops aka wild carrot instead of the regular carrot tops in my greens blend?

[@RainCountryHomestead]

I have not looked it up but I would assume so. I suggest making sure though

[@violettraine1029]

Thanks Heidi❤ I’ve tried researching but I keep getting contradicting answers.

[@dfreak01]

Will my carrots readily cross with the Queen Anne's Lace?

[@RainCountryHomestead]

Possibly, it is certainly something I have wondered about. I have been getting decent carrots but some I can tell must have been cross with the black nebula I had grown

[@violettraine1029]

Do u use & prefer the Hallal brands Black seed oil?

[@RainCountryHomestead]

Yes, it is the only black seed oil I use

[@kamillepapini1503]

Hello Heidi! If I don't have horseradish leaves or grape leaves would it even be worth it to ferment my cucumbers? Will they just be a mush mess?

[@RainCountryHomestead]

You can still ferment them but you will want to eat them within a week once they are finished

[@user-hl2nd1ef6x]

Are the horseradish stems edible or just the leafy green and root? Can't seem to find anything about the stem itself and I don't want to waste it if I can use it. Thanks!

[@RainCountryHomestead]

I have not looked specifically about the stems but I would assume so. I know the flowers are edible and are tasty in salads

[@Earth_Rocker]

Any recommendations for eliminating cucumber beetles? They decimate my cucumber plants every year (I am able to harvest about 10-20 cucumbers, but lose so many). I've tried diatomaceous earth, onion/garlic water and it doesn't prevent the beetles from killing my plants.

[@RainCountryHomestead]

You can try the neem oil spray as long as you only use it when the pollinators are not active: kzbin.info2PS4ZB6kUkA

[@karenw9996]

Question on the horseradish: I was going to harvest some leaves to dry, but they're covered in insect eggs, probably from cabbage whites. Can they still be used? How do I get all the eggs off...they are COVERED!

[@RainCountryHomestead]

I would see if you have any that are not or even pieces of them that are not. Otherwise you may be able to soak in vinegar water and see if that helps

[@cindyhetrick8174]

I could not find where you got the castor oil from could you please let me know where to go to get it Thank you

[@RainCountryHomestead]

The link is in the description box as described. Make sure to look just below the video screen for the words "show more" or just "more" click on that to open it, the link is called HalalEverday and once you go in there you can look up castor oil

[@marjoriedanley6131]

What is Castor Oil used for?

[@RainCountryHomestead]

I have two videos on that, here is the first one: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oqXVq2CPbratq5Y and here is the one where I covered more on it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rqKlqqCiqs6EZ5I

[@marjoriedanley6131]

@@RainCountryHomestead Wow, thank you for responding, and quickly I might add. I’m just starting to learn about growing herbs to be used for medicinal tinctures etc. There’s more to it than I thought there would be, but…I’m determined to learn. I worry if/when we won’t get meds from China anymore as my husband and I take maintenance meds. Not only for those types of meds but also cough cold flu meds, etc. I feel lucky in finding your channel.

[@violettraine1029]

How long does it take for Castor Oil to go bad & go rancid?

[@RainCountryHomestead]

I have never had it go rancid but I am sure it depends on where you store it as high heat environments can cause many fats to go rancid

[@thistlemoon1]

I have to ask why castor oil in your eyelashes? I know it will help your hair grow but I'm not sure about eyelashes since they get to a certain length and stop growing despite these fake lashes that are 2 and 3 inches long.

[@RainCountryHomestead]

I am putting it IN my eye to help with dry eye and vision but also good for eyelash growth. Just like any other hair, eye lashes fall out and replace themselves. This helps speed up the growth process as well as making them thicker and yes, for some, a little longer. Fake eye lashes are ridiculous (unless someone can't grow any at all) especially the stupidity we are seeing now

[@susanpaulson9010]

First! 😊

[@thistlemoon1]

I know sour cream powder from Auguson Farms taste's bad, like really bad. I don't know if they use no fat sour cream or what the problem is I just know it's truly awful.