Large Family Bulk Pantry Tour

Today I want to share with you my bulk food storage pantry. I set a goal awhile ago to get to the point where we have a 6 month supply of food for our family of 13 and I'vereached that goal! I'm excited to share it with you.
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[@angelalee7012]

If you have the room, store brown rice and all flours in the fridge. Not only does it kill weevil eggs, but it increases the longevity and nearly completely removes the risk of it going rancid.

[@beckyshook3526]

great job i use buckets as i could get them free at bakeries i find storing pasta popcorn any flour or grains even rice i stick three bay leaves on top of product then place lid on label and date i put wood between basement floor and food so moisture doesn't draw up into my containers, i store wheat berries that i grind when i am ready to use this keeps over twenty five yrs but once ground clock starts ticking so i only grind what i need i live in central iowa where we have lots of humidity and so this is why i take these steps sooooo glad you showed yeast in the freezer i have never had it go bad i keep a qt jar of it in the frig and never had it go bad and it keeps yrs and yrs and yrs. i so enjoy all you are doing and have done

[@LittleMountainRanch]

I’ve thought about doing that but I’m intimidated by the extra work. We bake daily so I don’t know if it’s realistic. I should probably get a grinder anyway.

[@beckyshook3526]

@@LittleMountainRanch I know they can be costly mine was a gift from my sister as most of my looms www.frugalmeasures.blogspot.com is a blog I do with my daughter where we talk storing food and learning skills lots of recipes lots on breads canning drying, vac sealing. It doesn't take much to grind it I keep a jar of wheat berries in a jar by the grinder the rest are in buckets withe three Bay leaves on the wheat berries one perk of grinding when you get ready to use it is warm after grinding and rises faster I tell people to learn to make bread by hand once they get that done then get several used bread machines but don't bake it in them. to use dough setting and when done and raised take out and form rise again and bake frugalmeasures.blogspot.com/2019/08/monday-message.html scroll down to the turquoise booklet the recipes follow that she uses king Arthur bread flour but I can't afford that so I make my own I keep vital wheat gluten in my storage vac sealed so to one cup of flour you add 1 tsp vital wheat gluten I had a taste of hers and mine identical. But we came up to varieties and putting in jars as a mix to grab fast the recipe I did by hand and by bread machine identical enjoy looking about and gathering info even burger bun Light an yummy

[@theIAMofME]

Sometimes I feel overwhelmed just trying to have enough stored for 3 people. I can NOT imagine the task it is to have enough stored for 13 PEOPLE!! I salute you!! You are a Wonder Mom!!

[@LittleMountainRanch]

Many hands make light work. There’s no way I could do all this on my own. I’m the organizer and the idea generator, but I don’t do all the hands on work alone. We all pitch in.

[@barbaracarbone4658]

Nice storage area. Thanks

[@kikstartmyx3]

I'm having a hard time concentrating on the pantry because your hair is SO gorgeous Chelsea!! I know curly hair is a lot of upkeep, I have a 4 year old little curly girl, but you manage it so well!

[@LittleMountainRanch]

Awe, thanks. I finally found a product I love that works with my hair (Love Ur Curls by LUS) and it’s made a big difference to the fizz action.

[@twistedoakhomesteadtwisted404]

Very impressive ...

[@JT-2012]

Great food storage and thanks for the awesome food calculator. Blessings.

[@staceyjones3261]

You and your family are beautiful. Like several other homesteading families I watch, I love to see how you work together to make a healthier life. Thank you for sharing what you learn with us.

[@LittleMountainRanch]

You are most welcome!😊

[@cherylmatthews7172]

Awesome pantry!!

[@metamud8686]

Family of 13!! Wow those are numbers of 'yore. :-) Is it you hubby and 11 kids? I'm amazed you're still standing!

[@LittleMountainRanch]

Yes, hubby and I and 11 kids. We roll old school over here. Lol

[@joannewilson6847]

Hello Chelsea, lovely to see you. Great storage in the basement for your preserved foods.

[@TheBahamabob]

Hey. Missed you over December but was crushed with my own tribe which is rivaling yours now but grandchildren. Glad to know you and DN are well. One thing to reflect your thoughts: the only thing I’ve planted this year is winter rye grass and very vary late. Finally it’s up and it’s there is true joy I have from watching seeds grow. Grass or trees it makes me happy as you mention about growing your food. Cheers from where it’s currently high of 74F for one day! 40 low.

[@LittleMountainRanch]

Hey there, friend! Glad to hear you had a family filled holiday, as tiring as it can be. :)

[@robinmcmillen7917]

Merry Christmas and happy new year, good to see you missed your videos

[@poodledaddles1091]

I love your pantry and cellar storage videos!

[@LittleMountainRanch]

I'm glad! Thank you.

[@heatherrichards3154]

Thank you! I love your videos!😊

[@LittleMountainRanch]

I’m glad. Thank you!

[@barbaranielsen2888]

You are very organized!

[@lindagrilo1978]

I have just stumbled across your KZbin videos and have been binge watching. Your farm looks like a dream . If you ever need a ranch hand 😉!!

[@LittleMountainRanch]

Welcome!! 😊

[@chelemichele1524]

Nice set up... Have a great day ⛄⛄⛄

[@LittleMountainRanch]

You too!

[@northstarprepsteader]

Super job at prepping, Chelsea!!

[@LittleMountainRanch]

Thanks friend.

[@marquisstarks9471]

Thanks Chelsea!

[@cynthiamullin661]

I Have missed your videos. So happy to catch this one. Thank you

[@LittleMountainRanch]

I’ve missed making them!😊

[@joescott3393]

Chelsea Happy New Year to you and your family. If you want a oxygen free environment for some of your food storage use dry ice. Dry ice is very cold because it is solid carbon dioxide. I use a lot of it (especially for storing grain). Just add a cube to a small container but do not seal it up. As the dry ice sublimes it will force all of the air out of the container so you may see the lid bobbing up and down. CO2 is heavier than air so there will be no problem with the CO2 escaping. When you see the dry ice cube has disappeared you may then seal the container. I have been using it for a long time and it works great. God Bless Joe

[@LittleMountainRanch]

Hey Joe! What a cool idea. Where on earth does a person get dry ice?

[@joescott3393]

@@LittleMountainRanch Personal message on the way. If I fouled up some how just ask me again. God Bless Joe

[@denisescull4227]

Hi Chelsea! You're always an inspiration and I appreciate your videos so much. Thanks for sharing

[@LittleMountainRanch]

I'm so glad you enjoy them, Denise! xx

[@cheriemartin3767]

Thank you for sharing, I think it is a great idea to fill up a pantry, we never know when money might get tight and it is a blessing to have food available ..

[@melodycapehartmedina2264]

I was thinking about you because I got a new roaster as a gift and it’s 22 quarts. Way larger than my others that are 18 quarts. I wish you did not have to spend so much time apologizing for lighting and noises 😄 I’m just amazed you can accomplish so much with so many children!! I pray you get your new green house this year too! You’ll need a bigger pantry when you start canning tomatoes 😁 I love seeing your videos!!!

[@LittleMountainRanch]

It’s a side effect of being Canadian. 😉

[@lindas.8036]

Thank you so much for the videos.

[@leslieMClass80]

Thank you for sharing !

[@philmorrison6898]

Looks wonderful! Reminds me of the pantry when I was growing up! Brings back beautiful memories, thank You for sharing!

[@LittleMountainRanch]

You’re welcome!😊

[@TIERRAYLOMBRICES]

Why why it's that it's very relaxing to watch pantry tours? Thank you. Happy new year.

[@LittleMountainRanch]

I don’t know, but I feel the same.

[@lorriross9968]

I just found your channel and am really enjoying it so far! I live in Canada also and had never heard of Horizon Distributors so thank you so much!!

[@LittleMountainRanch]

Welcome!

[@rusty1850]

Thank You for your video. I look forward to your next video. Like your comments in this video.

[@nancylowell8644]

Great and a very helpful video! Happy New Year from Montana!!

[@LittleMountainRanch]

You too!

[@bettylongshore9594]

I've been watching your pantry and root cellar tours!!! You really have your own grocery store!!!!! I am in awe of what you have accomplished!!!!! Keep up the FANTASTIC work!!!!

[@LittleMountainRanch]

Thank you so much! That’s really encouraging.😊

[@angelacotter5872]

Yes - 2020 sounds so weird! Your garden this year looked so epic, especially the food forest! And then seeing all that food you have preserved is such a wonderful accomplishment. Last year I ripped out most of the shrubs in our backyard so I can grow more vegetables and fruit. We planted two blue berry bushes and a pear tree and next winter we will plant two apple trees. Recently I harvested my first successful crop of beetroot!

[@LittleMountainRanch]

Congratulations! That's so awesome!

[@debsenritchedrefuge603]

Just love you and your informative videos and have a lot of respect for you raising your family in a healthy inviting environment!

[@LittleMountainRanch]

Thank you so much!

[@PineappleFruitCup]

You look gorgeous! Your hair is incredible! :)

[@LittleMountainRanch]

Thank you so much - you made my day. :)

[@crystalh1402]

Though I have only me and my partner to feed I learn so many helpful tips and ideas. ❤️ P.S. Would love to see more of the recipes that you make regularly

[@LittleMountainRanch]

Sure! 😊

[@ameliekantakis1462]

You are such an inspiring person, Chelsea. Many thanks for sharing your knowledge, tips and lovely personality with us all! I love all your videos and your content is always so interesting, please keep it up!

[@LittleMountainRanch]

Thank you so much. That is very kind.❤️

[@angelikabertrand4045]

Did you say 13 kids? Lady you are sooo young for 13???? Wow... and when I see your food storage? Reminds me on my German roots. We were always self sufficient. GOD BLESS.

[@LittleMountainRanch]

11 kids, 13 people in our family with my husband and I. I'm creeping up on 43. :)

[@mariemessier1803]

I know it’s prying; outside of all the tremendous amount of work you do, does your husband have a brilliant career to finance this amazing family venture? I just stumbled upon your site and am “flabbergasted “ at your story; what little I can gather of it. More power to you!

[@LittleMountainRanch]

I don’t get into our finances on this channel much, but the short answer is, yes, he makes a good income, but we are also very thrifty and keep the grocery bill low by raising a ton of our own food. I cook pretty much exclusively from scratch, which is a huge cost savings. Our goal is to be completely debt free (excluding our mortgage) by November which will also help a ton.

[@mariemessier1803]

Thank you for your reply. Wish I had had good resources when my five kids were young. I had lots of energy then and think their lives (and mine) would have been so much better in all ways working together in similar projects. I certainly do admire your achievements.

[@MamaBearPrepper]

I love your food storage pantry. I wish I had that much room to store bulk foods for emergencies. You never know when you might have to turn to it. Anyways, new subscriber here. I can't wait to check out more of your videos.

[@MamaBearPrepper]

I just checked out that website familysurvivalplan.com Thank you so much for sharing that website. Very helpful and full of information.

[@deno.520]

Thanks for the tour! As I look forward to trying to grow new things in my tiny backyard, I'm inspired to try a few things I can preserve. Thanks for the inspiration, as always! (As a side note, I got my busy hubby to join me in watching this vlog today. I invited him to sit with me and he said: "Ooo, are we watching Little Ranch Dressing?" You now have a new nickname in our house. teehee)

[@LittleMountainRanch]

😂 I love it! I’d love to see some pics when you get going with your garden! It’s amazing what a person can grow in a tiny space. Excited for you!

[@deno.520]

@@LittleMountainRanch if space permits I think I'll try growing some pickling cucumbers, dill & green beans so that I have nearly everything I need for pickling them. I'll likely throw in a tomato plant in there somewhere. My biggest experiment will be attempting to grow luffa gourds in a less than ideal climate in a very tiny space - we're thinking a vertical trelis on the side of the house. I'll send you pics for sure (if there's anything to see that is.)

[@sandyoklahomatransient8557]

Hi Chelsea, love the tour.....in fact, I'm jealous😊 I have a pantry in my kitchen it's not very large. Space in our home is limited. I've been storing things in 5 gallon buckets (inside mylar bags with preserver packs) and stacking them in the corner in our dining room. I believe eventually we'll build a larger pantry in the dining room and do away with our dining room.

[@LittleMountainRanch]

We were so lucky to have this space ready and waiting when we bought our place. There's still some things I'd like to improve on, but it's functional.

[@sandyoklahomatransient8557]

@@LittleMountainRanch There's always areas or things we want to work on in our homes.

[@TheGenFem]

I love the idea of shopping from the pantry. I’ll be doing my first big garden next year and I’m SOOOOOO excited!

[@margrietneels6031]

Someone was asking about a mill...I have a Wondermill, which I purchased years ago through Anita's Organics in Chilliwack. I'm sure if you contacted them they could direct you to where you can purchase one if they don't sell them anymore 😊

[@sweetdweams]

Awesome pantry. You've given me great ideas. Thank you. You did remember to turn the freezer back on?

[@LittleMountainRanch]

I did!😊

[@sweetdweams]

@@LittleMountainRanch I'd of forgotten 😏lol

[@n.watson8497]

Awesome pantry! Thank you for sharing. As an aside, I just discovered that baker's yeast is gmo. For me, that means sourdough only.

[@LittleMountainRanch]

Drat! When I researched this brand I was sure it said not GMO. I’ll double check that, but if so, it’s sourdough for me too!

[@n.watson8497]

@@LittleMountainRanch Your response prompted me to do a little research as well. Red Star does carry non gmo yeast. I will by buying. :-)

[@normamccomas9272]

Love it!! X O

[@carolynmoody9460]

Blessings

[@gratituderanch9406]

We want to pay off debt too, it’s so easy to get derailed. Good luck! You can do it!

[@LittleMountainRanch]

Thanks! So can you.😊

[@carolyngoody5462]

I am concerned about the freezer being unplugged . . . I hope you remembered to plug it back in. I loved seeing your food storage too!

[@LittleMountainRanch]

Don’t fear, I plugged it right back in when I was done filming.😊

[@margrietneels6031]

Hi! You were saying that the whole wheat flour doesn't last so long. Have you ever thought of getting a mill and grinding the wheat yourself? I find that wheat berries last for years! I'm in Chilliwack, so I get the berries from Anita's!

[@LittleMountainRanch]

We bake daily and I'm kind of intimidated by the extra work. How much time does it take to grind enough for a few loaves of bread?

[@margrietneels6031]

It doesn't really take too much time...maybe 15 minutes then I have enough for 6 loaves, plus a whole lot extra for my other baking.

[@bryanmyers7450]

Nice tour indeed. I liked the details you shared. Curios Chelsea do you write down any notes in the kitchen to keep you informed as to what is actually in storage?

[@LittleMountainRanch]

Nope, although I really should. I’m down there so after that I have a pretty good handle on what’s there.

[@metamud8686]

Instead of buying wholewheat flower which goes rancid and has to be purchased in smaller bags as you explain, how about buying the grains themselves and investing in a good quality mill? Mockmill springs to mind (as I own one ;-)) as it has proper grinding stones rather than metal chippers. I also have a non-electrical, hand-powered backup mill which I used for several years as my main mill. Really tastes great if you grind your wheat, spelt, etc. right before you use it.

[@LittleMountainRanch]

I’ve always shied away from it because of the extra step to grind it. Maybe something I need to look into further.

[@RiverPlaid]

Love your videos...🥺I can’t find your bread making video you said you would make. Did I just overlook it?

[@LittleMountainRanch]

I haven't yet, but I'll be doing lots of cooking videos over Jan-Feb and I promise to do it for you.

[@lorilumax6850]

wow.. you are impressive .. only one thing... maybe buy Canadian with French`s Ketchup ... well done!

[@LittleMountainRanch]

Good call!!

[@peggyannparkes1863]

You shouldn't store food items directly on the floor. Ordors tend to transfer though plastic and paper. Also the danger of flooding exists in basements. Just build a small (4" or so) shelf to elevate your food storage off of the floor. Great job gathering and preserving.

[@LittleMountainRanch]

Great suggestion, thanks!

[@debbytomlinson9970]

Lately I have had to return white rice to the store because it had bugs in it..twice, different stores. And I just lost a container of dry ranch powder for the same reason !!

[@LittleMountainRanch]

That’s awful! Not something I’ve experienced, but I can imagine it’s frustrating.

[@TRuth.T]

Thanks, for sharing. I find it funny that people are soo into the Organic lifestyle, yet have tattoos. Here in the US tattoo ink is not regulated(most likely toxic)...

[@LittleMountainRanch]

Fair enough - it's something I've thought a lot about and as much as I love tattoos they aren't something I'll likley be doing again.

[@TRuth.T]

@@LittleMountainRanch hopefully, your country regulates things better then here....

[@milda0820]

💖

[@johnnymayo8534]

Happy New Year!! Awesome pantry tour! Do u have a backup power source for ur freezers??

[@LittleMountainRanch]

Yes! But we have big plans to make our system more resilient to power outages in the next few years.

[@4philipp]

johnny mayo dont open them.if the power outage is just for a day or two a fully stocked freezer will be fine. Laying a warm blanket over the top helps with lowering heat infiltration around the lid. If you run a generator for an hour a day you can push it easily past a week without breaking the bank. Low ambient temperature helps too

[@sajmt1414]

Thanks for the tour. I'd love to one day have a big working pantry like yours. It looks great!!

[@LittleMountainRanch]

Thanks!

[@marybethhibbert8007]

I love seeing pantries and getting even more ideas. I don't have problems with bugs in the flour because I put a few Gay leaves in the jars. You're amazing.

[@LittleMountainRanch]

I've heard Bay leaves do work well. I haven't tried them, but great idea!

[@debbieb.8708]

What are gay leaves? Or is that a typo?

[@4philipp]

Debbie are you questioning the leaves sexual orientation? Give them some slack please. Lol. I’m kidding.

[@juliechlarson9660]

I had food stored in Rubbermaid bins. The mice gnawed through the plastic and got into my food storage. I had no idea their teeth were that sharp.

[@susannescholtes8588]

Hi Chelsea, last year I've put some popcorn kernels in the ground. And now I have a year supply of popcorn! 😀 Blessings from Holland! 💮🌸🍀

[@LittleMountainRanch]

Awesome! :)

[@growingaHome]

Great tour, thank you! I keep my whole wheat flour in the freezer so it keeps longer. Do you have any problems with critters getting in to your stash?

[@growingaHome]

Never mind, lol. You just answered my question.

[@LittleMountainRanch]

Nope, thankfully.

[@tammykennett7388]

Love your pantry, just wondering how you manage having 6months storage, do you buy all that at once or rotate as you use it so you always maintain the 6month supply? Do you replenish as you use it?

[@LittleMountainRanch]

I bought a lot of this between a few bulk orders and will be replenishing it every 6 months. Also when I see I’m running low on something I top it up during regular grocery store trips. I’m just getting the hang of it!

[@terrafirma75]

Do you find Horizon to be better priced than Superstore, Walmart and Costco? Or is it the size of packages or convenience of having it shipped that made you decide to order from them? I did some comparison of the products I buy regularly and found it to be cheaper at the store. Also, love that you’re attempting to grow more. Me too! Last year I entered every receipt from groceries into a spread sheet, broken down into each item just to see where our money was going. I can save over $2000 a year if I grew all our own produce and preserved more of it for winter. So I’m on a mission this year. Can’t wait to see what you do! Thank you for sharing. Happy New Year

[@LittleMountainRanch]

Because we have to travel for 3.5 hours to get to the nearest Costco and I get free shipping with Horizon it works out to be the same. We don’t have a Superstore here, but we do have a small Wholesale Club where I do buy from. Yay for growing more! It’s a journey, so don’t get overwhelmed by trying to do it all at once. I’m 10 years in and just now feeling like I am figuring it out. 😊

[@terrafirma75]

That makes perfect sense! Also, there might be a difference in prices from province to province. I didn’t think of that at first. I have a request! If you are looking for video ideas... I would love to see some more of your meals you cook with your stored veggies and other foods. I’m trying to eat more from our pantry and love getting ideas from like-minded folks. And... lol one more thing, do you store grain and use a grain mill? I grew an acre of wheat last year for the chickens feed but thinking of growing 4-5 acres this summer and using it rather than buying flour. If any other commenters/viewers have any recommendations on mills, that would be wonderful. ✌🏻

[@KellyBagdanov]

If someone else has already asked, apologies, but I didn't see it. Do you have a back up plan for your freezers if there is a power outage. I've worried about having a freezer full of meat and then losing power. Granted we live in Southern Calif, so normally things are quite warm, and an unplugged freezer thaws fairly quickly.

[@LittleMountainRanch]

I’ll be talking about this in my freezer tour video that I’ll be filming in the morning. 😊

[@mountain6157]

Hi Chelsea, thanks for the informative videos! My question to you is: do you have a way of keeping track of everything you store? A list? Excel spreadsheet ?? Or can you remember it all? Speaking for myself, I have a hand-written list hanging in my kitchen where I try to record the contents of my deep-freeze and scratch them off as I go (or add more too). It isn't perfect but I would be lost without it. I don't have anything for the bulk items in my pantry and occasionally end up wasting food by forgetting about it which is annoying. Any tips on how to maintain a good overview of all that stored food? Many thanks, Christina

[@LittleMountainRanch]

That’s an area I could really improve upon. I go through my pantries regularly and because I shop from them daily it’s not often something goes to waste, but lists would be better.

[@pocketchange1951]

Lots of work in canning and setting up preserves, but oh so good, 👍👌❤🇨🇦, almost a lost art nowadays, don't worry about background noise, this is real life

[@LittleMountainRanch]

I hope to help to change that!😊

[@pocketchange1951]

@@LittleMountainRanch this is how I grew up doing just like you are doing, now that I am retired, I have so much time, that I have gone back to my roots, the food is so much better, and I get so much enjoyment from do it as well,

[@robertshelleyduck3268]

Helpful vid as always 😁is it normal for white vinegar to go cloudy after being stored a few months?

[@LittleMountainRanch]

Yes! It’s more common with non filtered/mother included vinegars, but it does happen with filtered sometimes to. ❤️

[@indianne9781]

I’m surprised that you don’t store wheat berries and grind your own flour fresh. As soon as flour is ground it starts to loose nutrients.

[@gayezimhuycke]

Thanks a lot. Where do you get the red lentils (and other beans?)I’ve been trying to source Canadian lentils and cannot find them in bulk.

[@LittleMountainRanch]

Horizon Distributors.

[@beyondmountainshomestead2468]

Hello my friend! I have a few questions.... is wild game a part of your food storage plan? do any of the folks from LMR hunt or fish? Do you can any meat ? Happy New Year !!! Hope to hear from you soon.

[@LittleMountainRanch]

No, but we’re wanting to incorporate it into our future plan. We all fish, kind of, but we need to develop our skills significantly. I do can meant and LOVE it! Happy New Year to you and your family!

[@dazywings]

Where do you keep apples? And do you put carrots into sand or something?

[@LittleMountainRanch]

In the root cellar wrapped in newspaper. Carrots just in bins. I have a video where I show doing it in sand, which also works well.

[@4philipp]

You know I love you Chelsea but don’t be so apologetic. You are not sitting in a studio, light and sound won’t be perfect and that’s ok. Wheat stores better as whole berries. Grind what you need when you need it. I know it’s an additional step in food prep but it extends shelf life by a lot. Now when you say 6 months of food storage, is that 6 months at its lowest point ? At what interval do you restock? Personally I think 24+ months of storage should be the goal. Remember the wildfires you had? If you loose an entire years worth of growing opportunity you might find yourself with the larder nearly empty and nothing to replace it with. Being able to cover two bad years and a bumper crop in the third would make me feel the most comfortable. Love your pantry videos. And looking forward to that greenhouse and more abundance.

[@LittleMountainRanch]

I’m Canadian so apologizing is in my blood - I can’t help it! Lol I should have made it more clear - we have 6 months if we couldn’t go to the store right now for 6 months. Keeping in mind we also have 100% of our eggs, dairy and meat covered off of the farm. This will last us way longer than that being that we still go the store weekly. I restock as needed. I’m aware my system could use some fine tuning and probably some better record keeping, but a person can only do so much. I’ve learned to take it easy on myself and just do the best I can. Thanks for being here!

[@4philipp]

Little Mountain Ranch you are doing great. I don’t practice everything I preach. The difference between ideal and reality is real life happening.

[@heathermorrison6983]

I am curious about how you freeze your foods, it looks like you use ziplock bags, do you run into problems with freezing such large amounts, with it getting freezer burned?

[@LittleMountainRanch]

We usually eat it up pretty quick, so no issues with freezer burn.

[@karenketchum5520]

Where do you buy your pasta drom?

[@debbieb.8708]

How did you get to the "food storage calculator" on their website? I'm not finding anything to click on for it. Also, you said you need to process your honey. What do you mean by that?

[@LittleMountainRanch]

I put a link to the calculator in the description box. I’ll double check and see if it works and if not I’ll fix it.

[@debbieb.8708]

@@LittleMountainRanch Thank you! Also, you said you need to process your honey. What do you mean by that?

[@marlene-rr2ih]

I don't think the knee problem has anything to do with age. You're most probably straining them yourself. I'm a lot older than you an no longer have pain in my knees since I learned how to stoop, climb, run, etc. without straining my knees. Just a FYI...

[@preppingmama]

Do you consume collagen? It really helps with joint issues.

[@LittleMountainRanch]

No, but I have heard that before so it’s something I’ll look into now. Thanks!

[@preppingmama]

Collagen/gelatin rich Bone broth will do it, too.

[@tericiaanderson7628]

I agree with Lauren Perry, you are beautiful and that hair is just delightful! I don't know if this would help you but I have seen people perserve flour in two ways: 1. My mom and sister would store unopened and opened bags of flour in the freezer, that worked really well. I know that might be impractical when you feed that many people but if you used the cold weather to your advantage, the possibilities are interesting. 2. I have watched videos of people who "can" flour. They use half gallon mason jars, here is a link to the one I watched: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pHe7XmyCablondE

[@LittleMountainRanch]

Thank you so much!😊

[@Moore2Lifepantrylovinprepper]

oh man something happened in your root cellar? That's a bummer. Nice tour look forward to it.

[@LittleMountainRanch]

It was in my cold room. We had such high moisture levels in the fall so I ended up with mold... it spread. :(

[@philmorrison6898]

You wouldn’t have anyone named Maxine in your family would you? Just interested!

[@LittleMountainRanch]

Nope.😊

[@karen6558]

I’ve had a rodent chew through a Rubbermaid container to get to some dog food

[@LittleMountainRanch]

You must have rats, eh? We don’t, thankfully.