Large Family Bulk Grocery Haul `~ Food Storage Tips, Canning Ideas, and Recipes

[@kimberlylholt]

The children are growing so fast. The only thing I don't like about your videos is,they seem to go by so quickly!! Just joking. I love each and every one of them.😊

[@aleialaw]

Yes to longer videos!!!❤

[@fallonellis8082]

Definitely!!❤❤

[@LooksLikeLaura]

My thoughts exactly! ❤️❤️

[@teresecox4109]

I love this format, over just the usual haul. Very cool to see how the bulk purchases are stored and used. Thank you!

[@threerivershomestead]

You are so welcome!

[@kaesmomFitz]

I love this too. I've yet to actually place an Azure Standard order and one reason is I keep thinking "where will I put it all?" and this is exremely helpful to see ways to store it all. Thanks so much, Jessica!

[@kristenlambrecht4115]

Yes! This is so helpful!

[@alystodola]

I agree! Also love the price comparisons!

[@celestejohnson9227]

I feel very fortunate to be able purchase potatoes from a farmer 30 miles away. While not certified organic they are not grown with chemicals. I pick up several bags for friends and family and pay $14 for 50 lbs. they are field run potatoes so the sizes aren’t uniform but the savings is significant.

[@ItsKentuckyNaNasLife]

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[@deborahlawing2728]

Who cares if the sizes are uniform? I've eaten several different sizes and they all tasted great. 😅

[@northernkarma9296]

All taters are loved equally in our house 💖

[@giancolabird]

You are very fortunate. Home grown potatoes are the best

[@milenelaube]

You have the cutest kitchen helper❤. When I hear you talking about how much you save in each item as in justifying your purchade choices I cannot avoid thinking: the real point here is that you are not spending a fortune more for healthier choices and the way you feed your family is the essence (not the retailer you buy from). You are saving on medicine, trips to the doctor, supplements and this is great for you and your kids future health. No diabetes, no heart issues, no environmental acquired autoimmune conditions.

[@threerivershomestead]

Absolutely. We definitely view food as medicine and pray that the meals I feed the children keep them as healthy as possible 🙏🏻

[@ItsKentuckyNaNasLife]

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[@KyHillbilly2010]

I like your version of a grocery haul. You show what you got and you use it and so forth... Much better than others I've watched.

[@threerivershomestead]

Thank you so much!

[@ItsKentuckyNaNasLife]

​@@threerivershomestead❤❤❤ you're Amazing n so much of a inspiration to us Jessica ✨ 😇 ✨, I only wish 😃😍 we had all this help from other's on here when mine were growing up n could have been able to mold their eating habits More 😕😔❣️... Although I cooked everything mostly 😅😊, You're a Blessing n help us healing our gut health n a Blessing 🙏 Sweet Lady 🫶🤟❣️

[@dinahquillen9380]

I love the way little Hannah stirs the fruit into the mix, she really thinks she is doing what Mama does 🤗❤️❤️❤️.

[@bluebellink7023]

Wonderfully informative, I live in Southern England, and we have such hard water, and I never knew that citric acid could help in the toilet bowl, Great tip. Love to You and Yours, God Bless 🙏

[@beckymay439]

That was so fascinating. Northern Canada - so we don’t have azure, almost no organic produce, our nearest Walmart is an hour away and nearest Costco is 3 hours away. Our food is about 2-4 times more expensive than what you’re showing. We are working on transitioning to a whole food pantry (it’s a process for our family), I can see how these methods could really help us save money, making a Costco run worthwhile, and putting up a larger volume of Amish and Mennonite deals we find. Thanks for the inspiration and wisdom. 🙏❤

[@beckymay439]

My fav show of the week. Always a little sad when it’s over. Good thing you’ve got years of old content. Did you ever think you would be so important to so many people? 😊

[@justmenicole4842]

Prices are terrible here in Qc too. :(

[@elizaC3024]

We live in Northern Michigan and don't have azure near enough either. We do Costco bulk, every 2-3 months. We get Amish produce, in season, and we buy bulk beans and spices from them as well. We do whole foods now. It took quite a few years to get it established. Now that it's just the two of us, we buy less often, but still in bulk for savings. I watch for organic pastas online at Walmart, or low price beans. Then I buy in large quantities and store well to keep them bug free and fresh.

[@hannahives9209]

If you've not heard of it yet look up organic matters out of BC. They have pretty good pricing and also organic.

[@judithbutler9695]

I cannot believe what you have achieved in your storage. You are the most remarkable, inspiring mother. This actually brought tears to my eyes to see how you 🌀 everything even into learning with your brilliant efforts. You are a wealth of knowledge and peace. How proud your family must be with your tireless efforts. God bless you and you have prepared well for “our” upcoming baby.

[@threerivershomestead]

Thank you so much for the kindness and encouragement ❤️

[@ItsKentuckyNaNasLife]

Agree 👍💯, Just Amazing 😍😉🫶 wealth of knowledge here ❤❤❤ She's so inspiring ✨😇✨ , I 🚫 say it enough 😮😊😅🤟❣️

[@BoppaGram]

Wonderful to see how you break down a large order and make sense out of it all for your family! Your pantry is full of beautiful gems sparkling in their glass jars. Thank you for sharing your valuable time with us. God Bless you all.

[@threerivershomestead]

Thank you! You too!

[@crystalallen4031]

We have just a small red raspberry patch here in the NC mountains….and I froze 25 gallon bags of organic Heritage Red raspberries this year 🎉😮yum😊 (in addition to all of us just going out and grazing through the patch at will, like bears!) Easy to start; easy to maintain.

[@kimfowler6132]

Always look forward to your Sunday videos and my morning cup of coffee! Now it’s chilly here in Western Ky and I can add a cozy fire in the fireplace… cozy morning!

[@ItsKentuckyNaNasLife]

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[@ginareed2889]

Jessica, thank you for showing how and what you feed your family. Maybe its just me but there seem to be a lot of snarky comments which you addressed much more kindly than I could have. God bless!

[@karenburrell5188]

I love watching those shots of the kids working and playing.

[@daveshoemaker7137]

Thanks for the tips! I used to work at a company where we had several people that were in peanut free and dairy free zones! They never bothered anyone but mean spirited people would go in those zones with peanut butter cups and peanut butter on their breath! They laughed and said they proved there weren't any allergies! We also had people that were in scent free zones! They would spray horrible cologne when they left their area! There are mean people everywhere! I also worked with a young mother that had diabetes! One Valentine Day there was candy out all over the office. She kept on eating candy! I expressed concern and everyone said the ambulance is on standby! I came back from lunch as she was being taken out on a stretcher! I made a statement that we shouldn't add to her problem with the candy and was told it's not our fault she has no self control! I'll never understand the mean attitude a lot of people have for others!

[@marthawalton8370]

People are cruel!🙁

[@threerivershomestead]

Unfortunately there have been many tragic cases of kids with food allergies being bullied in schools and intentionally exposed to their allergens by their peers. This can be life threatening. I think there is a lack of education in the seriousness of allergies, as well as a conflation of allergies and intolerances, maybe even general pickiness/preference, in the general public that is contributing to this. 😢

[@nancyt364]

Nice to see how you store your food. I am running out of space. We get all our vegetables and some fruits free at the store where my son works so I am canning all the time. Meats we get wholesale and At 72 I am canning every other day. We are blessed and we share. I truly enjoy your videos. God bless

[@deborahlawing2728]

Good for you! And your family too. I actually made a run of dilly beans from a crate that was going to be thrown away because some, not many, had a small spot of rust on them. I never grew small straight green beans before and these were perfect for my wide mouth pint jars. Do you can some of the meat?

[@kaesmomFitz]

Speaking of dates - growing up, on every holiday my mom put out sugared dates. Basically she cut the date in half, put a walnut inside, then rolled it in sugar. They were SO delicious! I'm not sure if walnuts are one of the allergens in your house but I'm sure something else stuck in there would be just as good.

[@carolynmills513]

My mom did the same thing with pecans rolled in powdered sugar

[@swancottage1929]

Much better than a spread on a table! Thank you!

[@threerivershomestead]

You are so welcome!

[@sharonwittmayer1221]

Oh my goodness, Baby Hannah already helping out! ❤

[@carolmalko615]

Wonderful way to start my Sunday morning! I'm gonna try that citric acid trick in my toilet. I just got the same bag from Azure last month. I love seeing your hauls.... it gives me new ideas everytime. Have a great week, Jessica.

[@kathybrumfield731]

Always look forward to your videos. I didn't realize that you and your family live in Ohio. I'm also from Ohio. Good to see another buckeye on here. Congratulations on the new baby .

[@jscasecase471]

Doing a little canning again. Canning the homemade cranberry juice. 11 qts when all is said and done. Went to Costco yesterday to pick up things to replace items used.

[@maryglidden2943]

I don't normally watch grocery haul videos but I love your videos so watched it and enjoyed it! Really liked how you gave the price comparisons on items. Also got a hopefully great tip from you with the citric acid for the toilet- going to try it! Also will be sharing with my 2 nieces who are pregnant the date information! You are always a wealth of information! Thank you!

[@KarenReed-o7t]

Thank you for showing us how to store and preserve your Azure order

[@kaesmomFitz]

I just bought two 2-lb bags of organic carrots at our local grocery store for $1.99 each and I thought that was a great price! Maybe I need to seriously look at Azure Standard. I've never canned carrots before but I'd love to try it.

[@servantwarrior880]

We have an abundance of wild raspberries all over our property. So thankful for those. I also love those frozen diced potatoes, they are great for a breakfast beake with eggs, meat, cheese.

[@deborahlawing2728]

I've never heard of wild red raspberries. Are you possibly thinking of wine berries? Several people here in Western North Carolina call wineberries wild red raspberries. Either way they're both delicious. Enjoy.😊

[@servantwarrior880]

@deborahlawing2728 we were told by the previous owners they were wild raspberries. I would say that would be closely accurate regardless of if it referring to wine berries as well since those are actually an Asian species of raspberry. I don't really care what they are called, we have an abundance and I am grateful for our family and those we are able to share them with for preserving.

[@seventytimesseven6904]

Thank you very much ! I like to watch your channel and channel- From Scratch Farmstead- because you are both very good mothers who are teaching us to eat healthy food. Many God's Blessings! P&L.

[@battlearmanda]

Happy Sunday, Jessica!! I was listening to your video as I prepared a rosemary sourdough loaf to go into the oven. I love time with my KZbin friends while I'm in the kitchen. Have a great week!!

[@threerivershomestead]

Thank you! You too!

[@ItsKentuckyNaNasLife]

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[@JennaTraughber]

Thank you for another wonderful video! I'm a fellow mama to an extra large family with multiple food allergies, and your videos are so relatable for me. It's nice to see someone ordering similar quantities of food, and you always give me great ideas ❤

[@joanreid2804]

Thank you for sharing your tips on storage. The potatoes in smaller bags is a great idea. I’ll be coping some of your storage ways in the future.

[@JanetLavoie]

The children are growing so fast. Such a lovely family ❤

[@staceywachsman8667]

I love watching your videos every Sunday. You give such positive, inspiring messages with great knowledge. Blessings to you and your family and your little one on the way.

[@lucindasutt7365]

What an awesome video. Your Azure prices for Organic seemed reasonable considering they were the cheapest available. Plus they carry items not sold in your location. You are always prepared, making such an expected blessing a wonderful thing.😊

[@EdwanaCole]

Your little girl is growing so fast and a good little helper. Have a safe and blessed day.

[@miss_mish]

Thanks for sharing with us as always. It's so lovely watching your children grow. I think I've watched for the last 3 babies. They've changed so much.

[@threerivershomestead]

Thank you so much!

[@renata-s5b]

Let our Father keeps you in his hand 😊 Thank you for all the tips 🌹⚘🌷

[@threerivershomestead]

You are so welcome

[@bonnie5601]

Blessed Sunday, Jessica! You are looking well! Praying that these last few weeks of your pregnancy, you can get some rest. Our very bad drought continues in PA so winter gardening was not an option this year. We’re watching our water usage with our well. Some farms, wells going dry. Have a very Blessed week with the family!

[@kelliejackson1191]

Hannah is a cutie mixing the muffins!

[@kimberlycrawford1298]

I look forward to seeing your new video every week; I learn a lot from you! Thanks for sharing 💕

[@threerivershomestead]

You are so welcome!

[@ItsKentuckyNaNasLife]

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[@JJR-373]

What a wonderful way to do a grocery haul. So much more informative than many I've seen on other channels. It still blows my mind the difference in cost for groceries from the US to the UK. Wonderful video as usual and so great to see the little/young ones.

[@KathyHopkins-m8k]

☕️ good morning 😊. LOVE your pantry. It’s the most natural set up- I call it old school. I’ve nothing fancy, only what works, 😊. Your videos are soothing, you don’t talk fast- it’s like we’re right there with you There’s some videos that are kinda like they’re rushing through them, just doesn’t seem welcoming but I find Sunday mornings - a blessing - enjoying a coffee with a dear friend ♥️🤗. Love and hugs to all. PS) you still look amazing. 🥰 By now at this stage of pregnancy, I always LOOKED tired and worn out.

[@threerivershomestead]

Thank you for the kindness. I'm definitely feeling like I look as exhausted as I feel 😅

[@KathyHopkins-m8k]

@ I’m sure you feel tired ,, but you do look fantastic. You just GLOW Jessica ♥️

[@threerivershomestead]

@@KathyHopkins-m8k thank you ❤️

[@CSILVESTRO1]

I'm constantly amazed at how cheep food is in America. I did some comparisons of the prices for here in Australia and the prices are at least double here if not more. Looking forward to the baby!!

[@mskippi]

I love azure and it’s great hearing what you use things for.

[@jillmcdonald1714]

Good evening, I just started buying food from Azure Standard. I live in a small town in Western Washington State, population 18,300. I had no idea that deliveries were made near me. It’s only about 5 miles and I can get there in only 10 to 15 minutes. I recently bought a bunch of fruit, 40 lbs of Peaches, 10 lbs of Bing Cherries, 10 lbs of the Montmorency Tart cherries, blueberries for my brother. I only bought 5 lbs of the blueberries to check them out and the quality was so good that I bought 40 lbs more the next time. I also have 2 5lb bags of Pineapple chunks. The quality of the produce is excellent! The only issue I had is the Peaches were hard as a rock and had no flavor at all. I waited another month thinking they would be better but they were not good at all. I freeze dried them and there was no sweetness at all. This last order a couple days ago, I ordered diced Sweet Potatoes, 20 lbs Whole Yams, 10 5lb bags of Gold Potatoes that I have already dry canned with some added Garlic. It is such a Blessing to know that these items are available to me when needed. I started shopping from Azure after seeing your videos on KZbin as well as so many other KZbin Homesteader’s. I started watching you when you were expecting Benjamin! My, how time flies! God Bless you and your wonderful Family. I can’t wait to see your newest addition to your family. I pray that everything will go well and you and the baby will be healthy and happy. Jill from Western Washington

[@angelabull7173]

I love those muffin liners too! I use those and their parchment sheets.

[@katescaringcorner6765]

I’ve seen many hauls, Jessica. It’s nice to see how it’s all stored and used. Can you tell where you got the big storage buckets?

[@elizabethlink3993]

💚Thanks Jessica. Enjoyiververy warm fall days here in Santa Cruz CA. I'm make pesto from my still-producing basil and harvested more cherry tomatoes and other herbs today. 💚

[@JennaGoforth]

Watching super late today! I missed getting to drink with coffee with you this morning ❤ Happy Sunday nonetheless to your family, Jessica! I hope you all at Three Rivers have a blessed week ahead!

[@threerivershomestead]

You too!!

[@davidcooper1535]

Loved seeing mama enjoy her date treat! I’ve done the same thing before labors. God speed little one.

[@baboo7192]

Hello 👋🏻! I’m herebecausei heard Becky Acre Homestead mention that she watches your videos.❤❤❤ I love her channel and I enjoyed watching your video! I’ll be back!😁 ~Vanessa

[@dianaburns6879]

Love your organization and how you prep things when they come into the house. I don't buy a lot of things in bulk but even with smaller amounts it just saves so much time later and goes a long way in preventing waste. Your date treat reminded me of my Grandmothers dates with coconut and sometimes chocolate that she made every year for Christmas. Every time you show your pantry it reminds me of how my Grandmother always had canned food stored for the winter and brings back so many warm cozy feelings. Thank you for this video! Have a great week! I know this video added joy and inspiration to mine.

[@ashalacarte]

I'd love to see your regular monthly grocery shops too!

[@tammyhaeske2016]

I have tried canned ground beef for the first time. It was awesome so much better

[@ivebeenthere2115]

Because of listening to you I bought citric acid to help clean our hard water toilet bowl. Thank you 😊

[@BeckyCreger-vs5ce]

I saw that you used a seal-a-meal with your frozen raspberries. I have one and I honestly don't know what I would do without it. I'm 71 and living on my Social Security so buying bulk saves me quite a bit of money and I just break things down to how I would use it.

[@tammymarple5347]

Good morning 🙏😊 Thank you again for such a great video showing how you buy, store and use in bulk. I also do this but it’s sometimes hard to explain to others and you do it so well, I can share your video! I also use azure standard for my main shopping. I very rarely shop at the grocery store and buying in bulk and organic saves so much and is so much better! Have a blessed week 🙏

[@californiadreamer2580]

Alphabet/ vegetable soup is still to this day one of my favorite dishes. It has been my favorite since I was the age of your little boys, for the same memories it evokes❤

[@threerivershomestead]

Worth the extra cost for the fun they have with it ❤️☺️

[@ritahall8653]

The cherry pie filling looked beautiful

[@sandrawyrick]

That was so enjoyable! The boys look like they are having so much fun running around the yard. Would you and Adam please adopt me. Send me some cherry pie filling😁

[@threerivershomestead]

☺️❤️

[@deborahlawing2728]

You bought those dates and told us how good they are and you commented on the price. No matter what they cost, you're worth it. 😊

[@gardennut]

Loved hearing about all the things you will make from the bulk foods

[@GridIronHillFarm]

I really enjoyed this way of “unboxing” haul. It’s fun going along with you as you restock ❤

[@threerivershomestead]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@wholenewperspective]

I need to make another bulk Azure purchase too. I like everything you bought. I will look into the frozen fruit. I get the muffin cups from Amazon. I will look into Azure for them. Thanks for sharing how you store your bulk Azure order. I enjoyed the smile on your little ones face.

[@pinschrunner]

I have been asking for pricing so thanks!

[@AmyLouiseDens]

I was shopping on Azure as I watched your video! Great information. I find it's great to work at storing bulk items asap. I so appreciate you. 🎉🎉🎉

[@annnelson6311]

Thanks for a helpful video! Sharing in this format was a great idea.

[@threerivershomestead]

Glad it was helpful!

[@AZJH8374]

Jessica, your hair is absolutely beautiful!

[@threerivershomestead]

Thank you so much

[@ItsKentuckyNaNasLife]

❤❤❤ She's just a Glowing breath of fresh air in her pregnancy ✨🫶✨❣️

[@ladybug9171]

Oh my, I had no idea dates are great for labor. I am gearing up to deliver twins in a few months and definitely will be eating dates from now on. Best of luck Jessica 🙏🙏🙏 you are so sweet.

[@carolynmills513]

Enjoyed seeing how you store and process. Tyvm

[@DomenickTina]

I really love kislux bags. The fabric is very good. The golden embellishments add a touch of beauty. When I went to the church, I received some praise.

[@janicew6222]

Fantastic food haul! Prayers for these last weeks of your pregnancy. Blessings.

[@threerivershomestead]

Thank you so much!

[@skoeplin1]

Thank you, Jessica! So wonderfully informative and helpful, as always!

[@cynthiawhitcomb1780]

It does make a difference when you compare prices. It is fun to have a few special treats for everyone.

[@wendy3437]

Hannah has got so big so have the little boys and the big girls. Thank you again for sharing and thank the children to

[@goroshechik]

Just wanted to say thank you. Your videos are so informative and interesting, so if i just need a chunk of time to get a few things done, i can turn on one of your videos and zip through whatever im doing. And possibly learn something in the meantime. Also. I am not an avid cannet at all, but ive dabbled in jams and pickled green things over the years. But maybe last November, i bought a pack of ForJars lods SOLELY based on your recommendation. No other reason. As circumstances would have it, one of our freezers completely stopped working about a week ago, and we had to frantically save a number of items. But i had lids for agood handful of projects! And i fully believe its because of you. Now im due for more lids 😂 but im truly very thankful that i happened to have that box

[@tolohuexochitl3]

Another helpful video, thanks! That cherry pie is gonna be gooood

[@r.m.podlewski1887]

This was a great video about a bulk food haul. It helps people see how they can use & store so much good at once. Thank you. Very enjoyable 😊❤️

[@threerivershomestead]

You are so welcome!

[@OkieJammer2736]

Whoa. This was really helpful. educational. Thank you in so many ways! 😊

[@threerivershomestead]

Glad it was helpful!

[@patriciagreen2627]

This was another great video. This was a very informative video.

[@bettymadden3615]

If you have time to tell me how much of the citrus acid (and how often) to use to clean the toilet. Thank you!!!

[@randimochamer6284]

When I can carrots, I always add a pinch of rosemary. It adds such a great flavor!

[@threerivershomestead]

Great tip!

[@JanGrowsVeg]

I enjoyed this video, especially seeing your happy children.

[@threerivershomestead]

Thank you so much!

[@amarachiamaoge]

I thought oh a neighbour must be helping with the hay how nice then I realised, that's her first son 😮😅! He is so grown! Wow!

[@helenswanson1403]

Thank you for the visit. Have a good week. Waiting for the next visot

[@nancytidd51]

I so enjoyed the way you did the grocery haul - so much better than just showing each item and price.

[@threerivershomestead]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@lorelei9393]

That was great seeing the whole process and the prices

[@rachelsearls6452]

I love this video! I’m getting ready to purchase first time with azure! There is a drop 20 minutes from me in our little town!! I’m so excited!! Great video!! I’ve learned so much from you and your family!!

[@cooker-q4x]

That’s funny, our Sunday night “dinner” is popcorn and smoothies. My teens usually make themselves something else, but my husband, 6 littles, and I are satisfied with the snacky meal.

[@soymilkmuse]

Bacon wrapped dates are amazing, too! ❤

[@WarmHomeWhispers]

I purchased the steak and veggie seasoning for the first time. I was not expecting it to be so salty! Maybe my family is not used to salt but we can barely eat it due to that. I’ll probably have to dilute it with other spices when we eat it to balance out the salt content ❤

[@heidibartle2241]

I love the idea of this video. Thanks for doing all the work for us

[@SarahatTheParmFarm]

Dates also are supposed to help control blood loss during/after birth. I can only eat them with a banana. That’s the only way I’ve been able to stomach them. Have had 4 kids and always have eaten dates from 36 weeks till birth. :) awesome haul and storage tips. We are making our first order to be picked up early December. So excited.

[@homesteadinthevalleyannabo6783]

My daughter cuts dates in 1/2 then dips them in cocoa powder, it’s surprisingly good

[@deecooper1567]

Wow, citric acid for hard water😳😳🤩🤩 THIS I will have to try! You are such a busy Lady. Bless you 😇

[@CarriesCulinaryCrafts]

Love these Videos Jessica! 💜

[@JC-kj7ng]

Fascinating! Thanks for sharing!

[@wendyvroom2113]

This was a great video as are all of yours!! I really would love to fix my cellar like yours. Thank you for sharing!!

[@annalevel389]

So wonderful Jessica. Btw, do you have a chart or something that shows what time of year you buy what from Azure? And what type of foods you make / can in different seasons?

[@yancypol]

I am amazed with the quality of potatoes I got from Azure.

[@aramintaverwys1934]

Your videos make me happy 😊 Hi Jessica!!!! You look beautiful. Happy Home Church Day ❤ Your Michigan Fan and Friend Araminta 🎉🎉