I Have A Question For You - Plus: Grocery Haul and A Great Skillet Dinner

A lot of you have asked to see a grocery haul. I've always been hesitant putting one up because in my mind, it's nothing compared to the grocery haul my daughter - Our Tribe of Many - does every month. Ours looks puny! But here it is - and I used a lot from that to cook this great Shrimp and Sausage Skillet. Yummy! Also - I have a question for you: "What one piece of advice would you tell your 20 year old self?"
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[@lindacummings6921]

I'm glad to see more of Sue in your videos lately. She is so lovely and adds her own wisdom to each vlog.

[@suewalters9822]

My 20 year self, ask more questions to your Grandparents and LISTEN to their answers. So many memories and knowledge is buried with them. That skillet meal looked amazing! Love all the freshness! Thanks for sharing!!

[@rosemarienego1173]

I really love watching you are Sue together..I am a semi trucker lady and binge off your videos like I do THE TRIBE OF MANY.. i love love love everyone from the babies all the way to the adults..

[@KAStodgell]

I love seeing Nana on the show. Naps are the best.

[@lovalin4139]

My 20 years old self I would say, stay close to God, exercise every day, watch your carbs, don’t get fat ( because I did get fat and now paying for that) 🌸🌼🌺

[@judyczyz1297]

I would tell myself. Don’t work a job you hate. Don’t complain about things you can change. Don’t wish your life away. I was always saying, I can’t wait till the kids get old, can’t wait till they move out, etc. Now I sit here and think this is what I was wishing for and it’s not as great as I thought it would be.

[@tml3982]

I agree! That is what has happened to me with retirement.

[@mg5111]

I just love to see how you guys look at each other! Brings such a big smile to my face.

[@aussiegal5644]

Very respectfully and loving 😊

[@kareenking9095]

To my younger self I would say ‘you’ll have good & bad days. Enjoy the good but don’t beat yourself up about the bad,put it behind you,tomorrow is a new day’. Loved the grocery haul, very interesting to see the difference in prices between US & UK! We think prices have gone up here but boy yours is so much more expensive😳 much love from the Uk🇬🇧❤️

[@ellenrik]

Looks DELISH Papa! I would definitely tell my younger self to change jobs if you are not happy with what you are doing. I feel it used to be frowned upon to change jobs. You were supposed to stay in one career for 30-40 years. Now I am happy to see young people moving/changing jobs so often….to find the right fit. Life is too short and we work too many hours to be unhappy in that job. Sidebar: I bet lots of your fresh veggies are from Canada! 🍁 🇨🇦 😘

[@user-nm9lz3hy5n]

I would tell my young self to slow down and get to really know and fellowship with the Lord. I knew about Him - I had gone to church all my life. But it wasn’t until I was older that I had a relationship with Him. What a huge difference it has made to genuinely have a relationship and learn to trust Him!

[@addiemcmurray6278]

I would say to my younger self, write down everything you loved about your friends and family and things you felt were important to you at the time so that they can be cherished by others later on . So many things I wish I could remember about dear childhood friends and my grandparents so many lost memories ❤

[@melissamccoy7962]

To my younger self, "You are the one that started all we have and have become. Keep going, it matters." Much love to you both!

[@LorriFernandez-us8vi]

Hi Papa, that looks absolutely delicious! What a wonderful cook...🎉

[@DonnaW-f2m]

My 20 year self I would tell get that education and have that career it would have been good for me as a person and would have given my husband some help with the family finances.

[@Stacey_95]

I would tell myself to slow down, life happens fast enough without pushing every minute. To laugh and enjoy more.

[@pamstoneberger4034]

I enjoy your videos so much! My advice to my younger self would be " count your blessings, and don't take things for granted"

[@johannabender4998]

Never take for granted having your family near you. Now I would do anything to be near my sisters again. They live very far from me and I only see them once a year due to long distance. It is very hard. I miss them so much. When I was a kid I used to always say, "I just can't wait til I grow up and can be on my own." I wish I could tell my younger self to stop wishing that. Because now I say, "I wish I was a kid again so I could be home with my sisters."

[@tml3982]

I would tell my younger self to be less judgemental. I actually was never super judgemental, but now I see that even some judgemental behavior is wrong. I strive now to be not only tolerant but also accepting of all people.

[@maryryan]

Thank you Papa and Nana for the talk on your younger self.... Interesting 😂 Yes laugh more.... I would tell my younger self to walk closer to God.... I strayed a bit.... But I'm back full time..... Laugh 😃 laugh 😃 😅and laugh some more.... Greetings from South Africa 🇿🇦

[@michellewilliamson1074]

Being the same age as you both i shop daily also ,i love a small family grocery store and you could see the quality of the fresh produce,i loved the jars of home made produce as well , i would tell my younger self not to sweat the small stuff, take more chances , my husband was a very hard worker and his c ompany used to do a lot of interstate work, so we always said that we wouldn't be apart for more than 2 weeks, so i would fly to whichever state in australia he was working for t h e weekend and i think that helped a lot as we have been martied nearly 50 years, loved the recipe t oday the freshness of all the colours y o u just know it tastes great, i also love the chat that comes with the cooking , i love the personal touch i feel like i know you both,🤗👌

[@thepapaskitchen]

Thanks for the great reply. You are very kind

[@rosegray9933]

My 20years old self not to be so serious.Dinner looked good.

[@Wendy-yg8yu]

One piece of advice to tell myself is don’t worry so much about a clean house and have more playtime with my children. A house will be there tomorrow but your children will be grown and gone. I wish I could have that time back.

[@bonniemullen4990]

Such a nice chat Papa and Nana words of wisdom as we age ❤ Excellant dinner ❤ I became a CMT at 46 and had 7 children , so glad i learned a trade at the time ❤ im now retired after a 20 year career of it 😊 i did what i enjoyed raising a large family , cooking from scratch , being a Cmt and a minister too, busy life 😊 but very happy ❤

[@mg5111]

My dear friend taught me a variation on this; Whenever I have a dilemma, not sure what to do: Ask my younger self what would you do, and also ask my older self what would you do? It always brings me such clarity on wich way to go. A really powerful tool!

[@thepapaskitchen]

That is some really good advice. What a great way to look at problems and opportunities that we are confronted with!

[@user-mb3ee8fk4d]

Hello i really enjoy watching your channel an your recipes. What I would tell my 20yr old self make better health decisions now at 55 I really regret not taking care of my bones an weight management

[@shirleyfretty487]

Really enjoyed the video guys. If I had to tell my younger self, I would have waited until I was older to get married!!!❤!!!!!

[@dustinbarhyte5312]

Love your channel n food your cooking and advice your giving others ..kids could learn from the older generations..

[@sarahludos7970]

Read my Bible more and closer to God!! We are now at a church here in Florida that has been so encouraging.

[@donnamckeller2010]

I would tell my younger self not to worry about what others think, be true to yourself and don’t wait for others to make you happy, enjoy life as it is and record family telling stories. I can’t remember so many of their stories and they aren’t here to tell them now. Enjoyed your discussion, as always, you two are such a blessing. God Bless ❤

[@missymyers7043]

I love the wonderful dinner conversation as you cook these delicious meals! Looks oh so yummy!❤

[@melaniecriswell1952]

Love the haul! Please do more of them!

[@shirleygregory8879]

You are a wise Man. NL Canada

[@brandibrockway5002]

I so very much appreciated your talk today and can relate. I turned 50 this year and feel like its been an extremely heavy year emotionally. I have struggled with myself and thoughts and feelings more this year than any other. I had a major surgery after being very sick and septic and lost my dad so I'm not sure if that's why. I have in the last few weeks really relished the moments when I could laugh as it makes me feel lighter. I want to tell you that I truly appreciate your chats and want you to know that you make a difference in my life. Thank you and God bless.

[@thepapaskitchen]

You are kind to say so

[@karenjones5204]

Love watching you and Sue . The meal you made looks amazing and 😋yummy. You have a blessed day.

[@paws4amoment350]

I would tell myself to have more fun and laugh more. My hubby and I are childrens pastors and love our job. In agreement, enjoy where you're at and laugh more. That meal looked so yummy!! I cooked for many years, and now he does most of the cooking, or we do it together. Life goes fast, so why not slow down and enjoy it!😂

[@cherylcranford8908]

I'm a list girl it's only hard to stick to when the hubs comes 😅

[@cherylcranford8908]

If you put your green onions in a glass of water they will continue to reproduce 1 Live in the moment 2 The next best thing is right now 3 Don't look forward to the future because before you know it, it will be in the rear view mirror

[@windsongcraft175]

graduated 1970...and my younger self should have listened more to my parents and grandparents. Every decision that you make has a consequence. Going to try the recipe but I'll have to eat all the zuchinni 🙂

[@robynmize8325]

I would tell my 20 year old self, have more fun! I'm 55 years old.

[@bridgetmcgowan4584]

That was a great video. I’m 75. I’m alone now as I’ve mentioned before. I have thought so many times I wish I could talk to my Grandpa, and Grandma more. I had interviewed my Grandma many many years ago. I wrote everything down. But we had moved after the interview and I lost the whole interview. I know my Grandpa became an orphan at 11 years old. He and his brothers lived through the 1906 Earthquake in SF. My Grandma is from a pioneer family that settled in Quincy California. I found out some from ancestry. My younger self would have talked even to my parents more about their young lives. Your supper looked delicious. I do make similar stir fry but I love this combination of the shrimp and sausage. Reminded me of a shrimp boil, especially with the Old Bay seasoning. I’m going to make it. Thank you

[@thepapaskitchen]

Wow - - great reply -- - - finding out more about our history and lineage is a very important thing for most of us

[@joanneforrest1830]

Now that dinner looks great 😊. I would tell myself to believe in ME more.

[@joybrooks564]

The one thing I would tell my 20 year old self is to take care of my health

[@juneblanchard4240]

My 20 year old self would repeat your sentiment, laugh more and Enjoy life! I also over think everything, less as I got older. Treat my children like my grandchildren and enjoy them more. Enjoy you and Sue.

[@louiselage7740]

That looks really wonderful! In answer to your question, Gerry and Sue, as a 62 yr old, I would tell my 20 year old self to have confidence in my abilities, enjoy life and see the world, stay in touch with friends, don't stay in jobs or situations that cause anxiety/stress/fear, take care of your body now cause health is everything... and don't marry that guy you will meet in 3 years....hahahaha....

[@raisingmitchells1224]

We love your videos in our house. My Husband liked a couple of your recipes that I made so much he has made some himself for me and the kids. A massive thumbs up from the UK My one thing would be to spend more time outside with my kids. We work and live in the country, we need that now and shall be doing it next week in a forest. But we need more.

[@sandrap3047]

Dinner looked delicious! I would’ve traveled more!

[@pj558]

Love you guys,,,to be a great cook like you papa 😘blessings to you and momma 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@debbiegoffredo8027]

To be more appreciative of my x husband now we r the best of friends just wish I told him just how much he meant

[@toGodbetheGlory27]

Dinner looked amazing 👏 I'm going to try it.

[@katherynshiflet5391]

I would of listened more to my parents advice. I would of listened to the Lord more also.

[@chigirl8907]

Great video as always! The recipe looks delish. I enjoyed listening to your conversation about your younger selves. I would tell my younger self to relax and enjoy the moment and not be so concerned about the future.

[@donnacarter4282]

I wish I had tried more new things while I was young! I thought I was clumsy so didn't try physical challenges. Now I love to hike, kayak, try new adventures.

[@jackiegermann9317]

I would tell my younger self to not depend so much on others and to believe in yourself. I agree with the not worrying so much about what other people think as well.

[@angiegryszan2005]

I would tell my younger self to have more patience

[@samanthagreen938]

Yum! I think I’m gonna make this this tonight. I love the question - I think it would be great if you asked others like this again. What I would tell my younger self is even though raising your head above the crowd can be scary, it is worth it to achieve your dream.

[@keishascott9701]

My advice to my 20 year old self will be save your money

[@user-kn3yk8de8v]

My 20 year self I would tell to be patient and enjoy the season I was in!

[@thepapaskitchen]

That's good!!

[@user-gu6bq7pj2c]

Yes laughter is so important

[@catherinehunter3509]

Laughing more would be top on my list. I was first born and did all you did. Being an example etc… food looks so good. Love you two

[@seanjohnson6186]

My father’s advice was “Don’t sweat the small stuff”. I wish I had followed that advice more. Now I realize most stuff is small and everything will work out how it is supposed to.

[@gakc3282]

Great recipe--I watch you both for your joyfulness. My younger self was afraid to let people down, so I worked extra shifts, went to parties I didn't want to be at, avoided people I found incredibly hard to talk to, and I faked a lot of smiles. But some of my closest friends and family let me down and then I realized that it's better to let people down than to blow yourself up. I feel more peaceful now.

[@Shelly.1962]

I will be 62 in May 2024 my advice to my 20 year old self would have to be life is to short injoy the moment because nothing last forever. ❤Thank you papa for your wonderful moments you to moma ❤🌹 I always enjoy both your company 🇨🇦🥰

[@barbthomas4492]

Looking good! I will be interested to see what the other sausage looks like!

[@thepapaskitchen]

It looked terrible - - - it's sitting in my fridge and I'm trying to figure out what to do with it. Going to have to google that one :)

[@queenjd12]

Yes, I'm telling myself right now to remember how confident I was in my 20's and reenact that in my now years! And do not care what others think of me especially those who don't care about me.

[@hoosierladyus48]

Hi Nana and Papa! I love going to produce and meat markets. When I lived in NJ, they had them all over the place and the products were so much better than the big stores. I like your little grocery hauls. 🥰When Papa was talking about being raised right and by good parents, not all kids turn out the way you want them to and I'm sure you know that. I have 4 grown children and one of them acts like she was raised by a pack of wild wolves. All of the others have wonderful jobs, beautiful homes and are great parents, but my oldest, OH Lord. 🤦‍♀I keep asking myself what I did wrong, but I raised all of them the same. I make a dish similar to what Papa is making and it is so good.

[@thepapaskitchen]

Ultimately people make their own choices and LIVE by their own choices. Even when we raise them differently - it's still up to them! Hardest thing in the world to live thru and see - - because you know they're going to be in for a rough time and there is nothing you can do about it. We covered this in our book - and it was a difficult principle to write about

[@annieireland623]

I would tell myself to take school more seriously!

[@bettyruth9142]

My 20 year old self would say , don’t get marries so young. Have fun and enjoy life a little more!! Love my husband, married 51 yrs. Love your cooking with your grandchildren, they love it !! 😀😀

[@sarahscharber5559]

Very nice skillet, l like the extra little "side handle". That green pepper was big and beautiful 😍!

[@lauritaguerrero4519]

I would tell myself have a strong foundation with God, marry smart, and journal.

[@roseannejacquette9347]

Cherish Older family and write down what they share. I wish I lived in the country and developed and been able to use those skills. I wish I could have raised my children in the country.

[@donnaleevines1051]

I really wish I would have continued my piano lessons

[@thepapaskitchen]

go back to it - - - it's never too late :)

[@lovalin4139]

Great recipe, totally making it 🌸🌼🌺

[@katherineburden5416]

Great video! The two of you are the cutest couple! The food looks yummy. I would have to leave out the shrimp. I am allergic to all fish. You could also add fingerling potatoes.

[@rosek6590]

I am trying to find this recipe. By the way I am from Omaha. Love your show and the Tribes

[@briamber7996]

I am so glad I was notified of this video, it was just what I needed at this moment in my life. The food looked great but the conversation topic is what got me. I would like to tell my younger self to me more confident and outspoken. Thank you guys for sharing

[@lindacusick1156]

Very enjoyable seeing more season couples like myself. We will celebrate 53 years in a couple weeks. A journey.

[@76bellamia]

I would tell myself that other people's opinions of me are none of my business, don't sweat the small stuff, and love ferociously because every day is counted.

[@christeenprice5637]

Thanks for sharing 🙏🏻👍🙏🏻👍

[@vjohnson2400]

If I had my younger years ahead of me (I’m in my middle 60’s) I would tell myself to strive less for perfection. My Mum used to tell me to “cut myself as little slack”, I was always so tough on myself. Your shrimp dinner looks amazing, enjoy.

[@Cinnee57]

Just began watching this channel. I LOVE it. This summer I moved into an independent living apartment. They prepare all the meals. Lots of choices, but sometimes for health reasons I can’t eat them. Can you give me information/instructions about your induction cooktop and pans to use? I’d appreciate any insight. Again, I LOVE this channel.

[@thepapaskitchen]

I have a link to my induction cooktop in the description box - - you can order it thru Amazon. Any metal based pan works just great

[@lindatonies5185]

I love your recipes, your family (including both of your kids and grandkids) and your faith in God! ❤❤❤

[@thepapaskitchen]

You are so kind

[@barbstormo7030]

That meal looks amazing! I would tell myself to listen to my parents, grandparents, and anyone else who had more wisdom and insight than I did in my 20's.

[@karenswartz8280]

I would tell my younger self to say I love you more often to my family, and to show them. Also, I would tell myself to take the pictures. I was always very self-conscious, being a big girl, and always hated having my picture taken, whether with family or friends. This was driven home to me this past year, when I lost both of my brothers, one to a chronic illness, and one very suddenly, unexpectedly, and tragically. As my sister and I went through family pictures for the funeral, I realized there were NO pictures of me with my brothers. And this is my biggest regret..

[@sarahscharber5559]

Beautiful chicken stock. I'd tell myself how short time is, and to not let good opportunities pass me by.

[@danielles8712]

My one thing if I could go back would to be not as strict with my first child as I was and to relax and be a little bit more easy going

[@thepapaskitchen]

Yeah - - - a lot of us feel that way for sure

[@christyemmons7279]

This Was A Great ❤ Video!! If I Could Go Back & Change 1 Thing It Would Be To Have More Fun With My Kids 😔!!

[@loriburgess1866]

I married my husband when we both were 20 years old. He was in church work as a youth pastor by the time we were 23. He was a senior pastor for 20 more years after that. I think I was not a great choice for a pastor’s wife. (Neither or us came from churched families otherwise I would have known better) I think I would have made a career choice for myself separate from his. I think I would have been more content in the day to day living. Now at 65 years old, I don’t want anything to do with the business of church. I want Jesus, I have had enough of that business. I would tell my 20 year old self it is okay to pursue something other than what I was told I should do. I would have found my way to serve others and serve God and maybe not felt trapped in that particular model.

[@thepapaskitchen]

I totally get that!!!

[@cheriepanter9333]

Love you pair ❤ I’d say adventure more ❤️

[@user-vy7sp7dp3d]

Agree with your advice. Don't sweat the small stuff, just give everything to Jesus, He'll take care of everything, the good, bad and ugly! That sure looks delish, and you don't have to wear gloves for me. blessings!

[@addiemcmurray6278]

Great video by the way 😊

[@debralawler-nt9si]

Enjoyed today's video self realization of your life to date either you live it or hate it. I have no regrets jyst I she'd I had done more education but I put my all into what I did for a living and enjoyed it and hope that I taught a few people something new.

[@erinbroderick2819]

I love that you shop local.

[@cynthiafrance6741]

yummie , always a joy to watch thanx for sharing have a great night

[@plhartley]

My younger self would be more patient! I felt everything needed to be done now. I would slow down and enjoy each age of my children. Great question.

[@evelienpap8674]

I would tell myself not to worry so much.

[@ellenbacigalupi3767]

Love your videos! But can I say your music is way too loud!

[@SISSYKAY]

I love your haul of just real food and no junk. I favor skillet meals and sheet pan meals. So, I would tell my younger self she should not have gotten married so young. That dish you made looks delish as does all your cooking!

[@tina3389]

If I could tell my 20 year old self anything. It would be never judge a book by its cover I am from Hanover Ontario Canada I enjoy your cooking vlogs

[@jamiekavanagh7987]

The one thing I would tell my 20 year old self be More bold don't let people put in a corner and its going to get better God has great things for you trust him 🌷 ps love your videos so great!

[@tammydamron950]

THAT LOOKS SO DELICIOUS 😋 😋 😋 😋 . I'LL DEFINITELY BE MAKING IT . GOD BLESS YOU BOTH VERY MUCH . (TAMMY FROM CALIFORNIA)

[@WendyCranford]

I would tell my 20 year old self to not worry about finding a man and just enjoy life and travel. 😂