LARGE FAMILY Meals! What We Eat in a Week - Garden Food!

Come check out what our large family of 9 eats during a typical week! We enjoy eating fruits and vegetables that we grow in our gardens and meats that we hunt or raise on our homestead. We also love meals made from whole foods that are made from scratch, but we have plenty of fun treats too. There's a LOT of food in this video! *(Scroll down to see all the videos that were referenced in this video!)*
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Momma's Best CINNAMON ROLLS! (includes a cinnamon roll dance!)
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Our family:
Shawn - 52
Janice - 47
Samuel - 19
Sarah - 17
Andrew - 15
David - 13
Anna - 11
Abigail - 9
Rebekah - 3
Summer Squash and Sausage Stew www.allrecipes...
Persimmon Pudding www.allrecipes...
Paleo Persimmon Pie www.allrecipes...
Persimmon Cookies III www.allrecipes...
Spanish Squash
2 pounds ground beef
1 small yellow onion, diced
1 green pepper, diced
3 yellow squash, sliced
3 medium tomatoes, diced
1 Tbsp cumin
1 tsp. chili powder
1 tsp. garlic powder
salt and pepper to taste
Brown ground beef in large skillet with onion and green pepper. Add squash, tomatoes, and spices to mixture when beef is about 75% cooked through. Cook until meat/veggies are cooked through/softened.

[@ozarkfamilyhomestead]

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[@DianeA-f5n]

PLEASE! a once a week (ideal) or once a month "process" with Sarah showing us how she makes a cobber, pie crust, hamburger buns, sourdough bread: she is so quietly talented, some of us could use her tips!

[@jenyepez9606]

Yes! I came here to ask for the cobbler recipe!

[@trwhatever8208]

I would love to watch a video with Sarah cooking anything!!!😊

[@karensullivan9125]

Yes, Sarah should have a channel too.

[@Natalie-ym8pj]

Yes yes yes❤❤❤❤❤

[@KatieLeann]

It seems like Sarah does most of the cooking and preserving for the family. But of course I understand theirs more that goes on then what we see on film. ❤

[@beverlywhite9160]

That sweet baby praying was the sweetest thing

[@RachelHargraves-j5j]

Sarah is such a joy. You’re children are so sweet and well behaved ❤

[@lisaspores2613]

You’ve got a jewel in Sarah. She must be a wizard in the kitchen. That cobbler looks amazing. Your other children are amazing as well. I know you are very proud of them.

[@elizabethvaniterson2175]

Your house is so full of love and respect and faith and laughter!!! Anna's glasses look so good on her! Sarah is such an amazing and dedicated chef in the kitchen. All of your children are such blessings!!! God Bless!!! 🙂🙂🙂

[@trishpolk640]

Janice, it is so evident how much you love each of your kids❤

[@Livinginoz]

What we eat in a week are my favorite videos! I LOVE Anna’s glasses! They look perfect on her.

[@sheilaclerkin2238]

Oh my goodness Anna's glasses look lovely on her. Very pretty and quite grown up looking. I love how your family meals follow the seasons.

[@Dimiandelle]

I just love your family, I really wish I had a family like this for my daughter :( 😢

[@bobbieballinger3523]

Hey ya'll new subscriber from Kentucky. I recently lost my mommy & she told me how she was raised up on a farm & how she missed the simple but hardworking life..I've only ever lived in the city so watching u I'm hoping to understand mommy's younger life..Love ur channel by the way..Ur Kentucky friend.

[@leighscott1877]

I just finished supper but Sara's cooking is making me hungry again!!!

[@cathyburns750]

Yummy!!! Everything looks wonderful!!! Sarah, you must be heaven sent! You make wonderful recipes, as do your brothers!! God bless you wonderful, sweet family!!

[@lovelychi3508]

Your children and young adults are absolutely precious ❤😊 very beautiful personalities . Sarah has such a sweet smile and brightness about her 😊

[@robbieh.chafin6202]

You always make such pretty yummy food. Your family is so respectful , God bless

[@crysdavis7815]

Thankyou once again for inviting us to your home. .I could go on all day how i enjoyed this video...I just love the family videos most of all ..😊

[@sabrinadevol1210]

Always love your what we eat in a week videos! Sarah sure is a great cook. Looks like Anna is following in her footsteps! I enjoy everything about your family, faith, homesteading, home schooling, etc. Thank you for sharing your life with us. God bless you all.

[@maryhekker4166]

What a great day to start my day than to listen to our sweet Janice narrate her latest video which I found intriguing. Your whole family is given a wide degree of choice in all the food groups! Rebekah continues to be the most humorous toddler at the table and how she jumps for joy when told she can have a peach after a meal! It’s wonderful to see how all the children pitch in a do their various jobs without being negative. I’m always happy and joyful whenever I set one of your videos especially a longer one like this and I love Anna May’s new glasses as they frame her beautiful face nicely. Can’t wait for the next video my dear Janice and please continue to pray for me. With all the pieces of my heart ❤️❤️❤️❤️🥰🥰🥰🙏🙏🙏 0:08

[@wendystuthers8706]

That Spanish squash looks so good. Anna glasses are very attractive. My first glasses were not so nice. Back then we didn't have such nice selections.Anna deserves something pretty. Pretty for the pretty.❤😊

[@bowenfamilyfarm9776]

I enjoy your channel and family. I wish we had friends like you all do. I miss fellowship. God's blessings.

[@rajimac]

I had a little giggle. I stand the very same way as Sarah . In the video where she is making the smoothies I noticed she was standing with her feet in an unusual way and it’s exactly how I stand. People always comment when they see me doing it . But it’s so comfortable if you can do it. I know a few others who stand like that too!! It makes me smile.

[@Bex-rg8pj]

All the meals looked delicious 🤤 Anna made a great choice on her glasses. Super cute 🥰

[@katrinac469]

All those beautiful colored veggies!!🤤🤤Sarah does everything so beautiful! She's so talented

[@lorriemagrini492]

Oh my golly!! I am in tears hearing the banjo and the singing!! Beautiful!! Thank you for sharing that special moment between the girls!! It touched a place in my heart that I had forgotten was there.

[@cindyupton7357]

Sarah is a wonder. That girl can make anything. So proud of her. You all have the best kiddos.

[@dawnaw1434]

Janice, y'all have such "well-rounded" meals. They always look so tasty! Also, I can see that Sarah is a big help for you and a great cook/baker!

[@ozarkfamilyhomestead]

Yes Dawna, Sarah is such a cheerful helper and I'm super grateful for her! :)

[@carolegraves107]

Janice your family eats better than any I know. I so love your meals. You have a beautiful family.

[@darilanglois8860]

Amazing! So much food and vegetables fruits from your enchanted garden! Simply beautiful! Thank you for your beautiful video and Anna is beautiful with her glasses!

[@carolwhisenhunt7504]

This was so fun. I loved all the different meals you had this week. Sarah is so amazing. Rebecca is just a doll. Anna, you are beautiful. I love your new glasses. Ty Janice. Your family is so precious.

[@Arlene-e2g]

Wanted to mention that ALL of your lovely kids (some young adults) have somewhat different but ever such beautiful dispostions and personalities. from Toronto.

[@lovelychi3508]

I love your videos so much!! I’m a young mama trying to stretch my budget and figure out how to use all the things I get cause I’ve forgotten a lot of my recipes 😊 your videos bring me happiness when I am sad. ❤❤

[@Myfavorites877]

Thank you for sharing your family‘s life and your meals. ❤ I’d love it if Sarah shared the watermelon rind pickle process.

[@Sweetrottenapple]

Eggplant is one of my favorite vegetables. I usually make baba ganush out of it (it is a veggie cream made with tahini and garlic). You can make the tahini at home because it is so much cheaper and also very easy. Eat it with fresh pita bread and I am sure Sarah can make some wonderful flat bread easily ❤Rebecca praying is the sweetest thing I saw today ❤ Your children are beautiful

[@lynnchristensen5510]

I absolutely love the week videos of your family and meals. Sara is such a sweetheart and such a blessing in the kitchen. God bless you all❤

[@RachelHargraves-j5j]

My sweet Momma used to make watermelon rind jam and pickles also. It’s been 40 yrs since I’ve had any 😊

[@janiceneese6605]

What a blessing you are to your family and others. Thank you for sharing with us.

[@iphigeniakatsaridou9059]

Hello everyone, I certainly enjoy these videos! ❤

[@NormaDelRizzo]

Your children are so precious! I just love seeing all of them. You are so blessed with beautiful Sarah, what a worker she is in your kitchen. What a bounty from your garden, but such a busy time of year for you all. Thanks for your videos!

[@MsRebelicious1]

Good morning from Louisiana, you and your family are such an inspiration 💕

[@debrasnipes7431]

We had two huge persimmon trees when I was little and both of my grandmothers made huge pans of persimmon pudding. It had all kinds of warm spices in it; cinnamon, nutmeg, a touch of cloves, and a teeny splash of vanilla. And although it was called persimmon pudding, it was actually all mixed up with egg and baked, and then cut into little squares once it was cooled. So it was actually more like persimmon pudding bars. I hadn’t thought about those in years! Sarah’s cake and the other dessert looked amazing! So did your chili, Janice! ❤

[@tulsatosca]

Growing up as a kid my mom would make watermelon pickles. I loved those memories. I miss eating them.

[@PaulMykytka]

These are my favorite videos! -Michelle

[@luhkjayfrmgbfanpage1996]

Ms. Janet this is Sherry I really enjoy your video especially the yellow squash . My Grandma used to cook it all the time with potatoes and onions. Yummy❤

[@loriella6250]

Best yet what you eat in a week video! ❤

[@anitawells3705]

Seems like everyone just has a good time.Doing whatever they're doing they do a good job

[@morknmindy561]

Anna looks adorable in her glasses... So cute! Rebekah is so sweet and growing up so fast! All of the kids are so sweet...

[@mruggier0]

I picked up the cook book at a garage sale for a dollar!!! Haven’t looked at it yet but will def soon. Loved Abigail praying. Children really do learn what they live.

[@judystell1315]

Always look forward to what your family eats in a week.

[@suzzettewelch1571]

I’m enjoying your videos. I love the fact that you’re eating food you grow/raise.

[@cherylkostreba9131]

Haven't seen watermelon rind pickles since I was a kid 60 years ago. Mom did not leave anything to waste. She was a young wife during depression and she taught me so much. Unfortunately I wasn't always interested 😢 Love to see you passing on old frugal recipes 😅

[@marthaarevalo3317]

You have a beautiful family and a great community. Thank you for sharing a bit of your full life 💜

[@youmayclapifyoulike]

Rebecca singing “Darling Clementine” is everything ❤

[@Jverburgh]

Thank you so much for sharing what you eat in a run of a day. I love these videos as it does give me ideas of what to cook for Peter and myself. See you tomorrow night's live chat.

[@Natalie-ym8pj]

This is for Sarah......I saw your hair braided one day then you wrapped it around your head, almost like a crown (cause you're a queen). Maybe you could do a video one day showing how you do it!!! Love you and your family ❤ Natalie

[@loishordge4790]

She made a good peach cobbler. We never as I remember making water melon rinds. My auntie raise me and I’m from the country. All the food you all fix look good.

[@vikkibyington3066]

❤ I love these videos!! I think Anna has a face of an angel. Her beautiful glasses just enhance her loveliness! Purple with some bling!! Can’t get any better than that! Enjoyed all the kids in this video. Great children. Love y’all everyone! 🙏🏻🙏🏻❤️❤️

[@KateEASN]

Yall have the best meals!! Everything always looks delicious. Sarah's been canning up a storm! 😋 And I LOVE Anna's glasses. You have the prettiest girls! ❤

[@bumblebee7922]

All those DELICIOUS meals!!! YUM! Awwww... Anna is precious and looks adorable in her new glasses. Such a sweet family. Rebecca praying is darling... LOVED the video!! Thanks for sharing. Hugs

[@stacyscarpello33]

Y'alls meals always look so delicious! Some of them are things I have never thought about making but I sure would try them! It was nice to see peach cobbler too. That I definitely have had because I'm from Georgia 🙂 Thank you for sharing with us! Also, Rebecca praying was the sweetest 🥰

[@joannemathews8394]

Thank you Janice great video love watching your family work together ❤😊

[@Pam-t5c]

You all inspire me. I enjoy watching your videos. Great kids.

[@Pipsqueak341]

Could you guys please do a video on how to make homemade butter?

[@earlenebrown7181]

What a great video all the wounderful food and friends. I just love watching kids and all work together. 😊

[@karenmitchell]

I’ve just started watching your videos. I love your family!

[@lindapeterson7166]

Hello Janice & Family,your meals always look so delicious.I love yellow squash.Anna looks precious in her glasses!❤

[@Tia-vj9ox]

Anna looks so grown up and always beautiful in her glasses! All kids are amazing! I think they could open a restaurant with Sarah as head chef!❤

[@amysdreamvideos8174]

It all looks so good !

[@janetsandham7058]

Hi ,silent follower here Just got to say how lovely it is watching ut videos What a great cook U can see how much she enjoys it And very clever too Just love ur family Take care enjoy all that lovely food Best wishes from Jan in UK

[@jemreandeau3583]

I love your meals for a week videos, we see the food and all of your wonderful children. Anna is beautiful in her glasses. I think Sarah could have her own channel called “Cooking with Sarah”. ❤❤❤

[@dorischaron1887]

I agree Sarah is pretty spectacular with Her cooking skills.

[@vickymyprayergarden6846]

I love love these weekly meals videos . omg everything looked delicious ! 👏👏👏👏

[@matthewnewman2077]

Loved the video.thank you for taking us along.

[@cindyupton7357]

Anna looks so cute in her glasses

[@tlm1125]

Hahahahaha....Shawn....you did so good on narrating breakfast...your voice would be perfect narrating a crime show...lol...seriously....😂 The meals looked so yummy...please adopt this 66 year old...I do dishes and wash windows...lol...no really Janice, hehe. I love watching this beautiful family. You make me feel at home.❤ I'm making the cinnamon rolls tomorrow. Thank you for the recipe! Tonjha (pronounced Tonya. I can just see Sam trying to figure out how to say my name) 😅

[@JustTheJesters]

AWW! You’re welcome Bekka! I’m SOO happy you like them. I love making people happy especially ones I care for. ❤ like all of you ❤

[@ozarkfamilyhomestead]

Thank you for loving on us the way you do! :)

[@JustTheJesters]

@@ozarkfamilyhomestead always!

[@JustTheJesters]

And thank you in return, truly.

[@DebbieTisbert]

Hi hope everyone is doing well

[@ozarkfamilyhomestead]

We're doing great, Debbie! Thanks for being here! :)

[@chrismergener6762]

My mom used to make watermelon rind pickles. They tasted so good. I can't seem to find anyone around my area to purchase some. No, I am not going to attempt to make my own. 😊 I love these food videos! Thank you. ❤

[@trishthedish2790]

Awww love you guys! Love theses ❤

[@cynthiabennett236]

A potato ricer might be a handy tool for the persimmons. We used one years ago to get the pulp and enjoyed persimmon pudding. The tool can also be used for sweet potatoes and pumpkin and potatoes, basically any cooked veggies for baby food purees.

[@KristyReeves-ex4kc]

I need a Sarah in my life!!

[@lovelychi3508]

Anna’s glasses are so pretty and fit her face well I didn’t get glasses that nice back in 😂the 2000s lol 😂

[@lynnebrown-hardy1566]

Anna looks so cute in her glasses. All your meals look so yummy especially the eggplant lasagna.

[@simplehomeschool1293]

These are my favorite videos you do. Thanks for all of the meal ideas! Would love to see a homeschool update starting this new school year.

[@kkandjfischer2903]

In the south people would cut open a persimmon seed to predict the weather, it was a old wives tale if you got the knife it would be a very cold winter, the fork would be a milder winter and the spoon would be a wet winter!

[@lifeofone1]

My Mama is from Southern Indiana where they have a persimmon festival every September. I absolutely LOVE persimmon pudding!

[@LindaSnack-cz3pv]

Sarah should try making green tomato pickles and relish. Yum.

[@minniet824]

A little trick to the cheese grater when it gets full inside to turn the handle the opposite way it will help get the cheese out so they don’t risk cutting their fingers.

[@kathysorensen798]

Thank you so much for the video! I was heading out to our garden but….your video popped up! So took an he break to watch!❤️❤️

[@susansides473]

Here in Indiana we call that Persimmon Pudding. Thanks for your videos!

[@ritaslade2989]

All the meals look delicious 😊 I enjoyed watching ❤

[@shannonmorgan1780]

Super great video!! Your children are just gorgeous (really like Anna in her glam glasses)

[@Lynda-iw3to]

😁 “people in this house get happy” 😂😂😂

[@jamiekendall7245]

Morning, first let me say I'm from an Italian family so eggplant was always plentiful growing up. Secondly, I collect cookbooks and have over 300! But red checkered cook book is what I go back to for everything. It has all the basics everyone needs to cook successfully.

[@annagarza7299]

Hello Janice ❤️ the cinnamon rolls look delish 👍✌️ and I just noticed we have the same plates 😂 Anna You look like an adult with the glasses

[@jeanetteholtz1848]

You are so blessed!!!!!

[@rdecelien]

Amazing family. Sarah is wonderful.

[@jacquethirlkel3001]

Thank you for all your mealsvideos! God bless!

[@robertbruce475]

If you slice the persimmons when thry are still firm and dehydrate them they are sweet and fantastic.

[@annamoody981]

Oh no. I love persimmon pudding. We used to preserve them and freeze them in 2 cup batches. We have the metal squasher. This is a great dessert. I recommend this for you all. It is so good!!!

[@BeckyCreger-vs5ce]

I love fried eggplant, zucchini, and yellow squash. I also like putting eggplant, zucchini, yellow squash, onion, garlic, and lots of butter in heavy aluminum. Roll it up tight and put it in the oven at 350 degrees for 45 to 55 minutes. Yum yum

[@CheriGoodwin]

Whoa! Janice's voice took a drastic change about 4:35. Lol That got my attention! Lol Love the fall decorations! Love Rebekah licking her plate too! That lil girl and her big appetite! The deer meat looks so healthy and good. Not much grease in that! Mmmm! Love the persimmon education! Would say they look good, but they don't. I'll bet they taste good though! Cheri

[@kennabruno7465]

My mom fed 12 children 14 including her and my dad… it was always a big pot of something always delicious. Fried chicken on Sundays. bread and a picture of water. 5:01 Candy pop corn, honey candy, fudge on special occasions. Simply delicious!!!