Last Canning Session of 2023: Making Balsamic Onion Jam, Kitchen Reno Update & I LOVE the Cabin!

[@vernedadavis367]

The kids should love it also your onion jam because you can spread it on your hamburgers, and also spread it over your meatloaf and roast.. we made this about 2 years ago and my husband loves it. 😅😅❤❤

[@dixierobinson2606]

I have used a fan to help with the onion fumes. A small fan behind or to the side of you, blowing away from you, has worked for me.

[@sherryowens7375]

Good idea!! 😄

[@mary-chiltonvanhees1201]

COVID masks work well…those fabric ones we made at the beginning of COVID before we learned that N95 masks were better.

[@veronicavatter6436]

I stand next to a breezy window and it helps so much

[@christineeckhold6341]

I was watching another KZbin homestead channel when you popped up... immediately switched over 😊 your channel is my hands down favorite. Well done ❤️

[@4nicmac4]

The onion jam on top of goat cheese on bread, toasted under the grill, then top with that jam. Delicious!!

[@lynnedean713]

I am totally with you with a dislike for snow. I used to live in BC, a newbie from London, UK. We had a farm right next to the USA border. Winter 1992/93 was especially harsh, temps dropped to -20. We had a power outage that lasted 4 days but the milking parlour electrics ran off the generator which we had to attach, in the dark, to the parlour outlet. Our home was not on the generator and we took deck chairs into the milking parlour as that had heat! Only time I ever wore a head covering as the cold felt like cold steel on the top of your head. Now I live in the north of England, were snow seems compulsory and I still hate the stuff. I think you are amazing coping with your large amount of preserving with not the largest of counter tops. I love it, looks very rustic. I loved making fruit jam, made just about every flavour. I visited a good friend in the Okanagan for a long weekend and bought many flats of peaches which produced the best jam ever. Your videos bring back a lot of memories for me. Thank you for this upload.

[@jmt7676]

I love your channel. Simple as that.

[@LittleMountainRanch]

I appreciate that!

[@melaniemorris7757]

I also do onion marmalade (jam). So delicious. My family loves it! I canned it as well. We serve it with marinated pork chops, grits made with heavy cream and garlic pan fried green beans. It's good on literally anything! You should be so proud with your canning accomplishments. Amazing harvest!

[@Katina229]

You are my favorite person to watch ❤

[@LittleMountainRanch]

That made my day, thank you.

[@kiamabraham9997]

A much deserved break from preserving in large quantities. I hope you're able to enjoy your winter!

[@muddyacrefarms]

OMG use that on a pork loin and you will fall in love. I’m literally putting one in the slow cooker today with a couple of jars of it.

[@bsauntie5373]

Hi, I’m new to your channel and really enjoying your videos. I do not own a freeze dryer. However, I have seen a couple other homesteaders that I watch on KZbin recently upgrade their freeze dryer trays from 4 to 5. From what they have said, Harvest Right will send you the rack to upgrade to an extra tray, at no cost. Hope this is useful info!

[@mariezafonte6473]

Chelsea, you have so many talents!

[@anitawiley7378]

Have you ever tried oven canning? I just learned about it.

[@LittleMountainRanch]

I haven't. Curious now.

[@MJ-fb2zq]

I don't have a freeze dryer but I know that you can buy an insert for converting a 4 tray to 5 tray. Thank you for your vlog. I love balsamic onion jam. 😊

[@09echols]

My son loves asmr and would have loved to listen to you scrape paint while talking softly with each other.

[@Ezirameha]

I enjoy watching your videos. Watching from Albania.

[@frankiemiller4692]

Love your videos. Can’t wait to see your kitchen transformation

[@MidwestGirl]

I wear swim goggles when I work with onions - I can't handle the fumes either!

[@amyerion9710]

Lmao. I am watching without my glasses. I thought the crate by your window on the floor had kittens in there. I wanted to see how many so I zoomed in. Those are beautiful onions. Lol.

[@MissChievousRN]

I wear a pair of my son's swim googles! He laughs at me every time!

[@victorbenner539]

I'm looking forward to doing Canning in the fall and winter months by putting up jars of stew, chili's, soups, etc. for those times I just need a quick meal( I'm #2 diabetic) and need a good healthy meal. I figure the more I can spread out the Canning season the less likely I will burnout doing it. Fall salmon season? Yuppers Canning. Have a great day 🌤

[@TheJoyceTriez]

This onion/balsamic jam sounds like it would be yummy added to roasted Brussels sprouts during the last few minutes of the roasting.

[@MargieM10]

I LOVE those cabin windows!

[@nancyalberghini7581]

I CANNED THIS RECIPE AND IT IS DELICIOUS

[@JupiterMoon19]

Will you be showing the process of redoing your cupboards? I need to do mine. I’m clueless. 🙋🏻‍♀️ Thank you.

[@LittleMountainRanch]

Sure, I can show some of it.

[@ShakinaRiley-v1j]

Wonderful video always I enjoyed watching❤🙏

[@leannekenyoung]

Chelsea are you aware that there is a conversion kit that you can get for your Harvest Right freeze dryer that will turn it from a 4 tray to a 5 tray system. Living Traditions Homestead did a video quite awhile ago showing how easy it is to do the conversion. Adding one more tray would make a significant difference over time if you are running your freeze dryer constantly. Just wanted you to know if you weren’t aware of this. ❤️🥰🙏🏻🇨🇦🍁

[@kittyrichards9915]

I can't believe you aren't taking a little break between canning and the kitchen project.

[@cathydavis9259]

I Love the look of the little cabin; it looks like something you would see in the Swiss Alps. The loft turned out to be a lot bigger than I was first thinking. 😘

[@codya8684]

All the food you cooked, looks delicious ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@robingirven4570]

My husband loves the onion jam on a burger. I canned some and freeze dried a little bit. He prefers the canned, it’s easier. He’s not adept at reconstituting yet. I’m loving my freeze dryer. After a year I’ve got bins and bins, full!! Next up is pumpkin/squash purée My onions went over the weight limit before I reached the edge. 2.5 lbs was below the edge is what I’m saying. 😊 Garlic however, was not.

[@sherry2836]

Next time try making Maple Bacon Onion jam with maple syrup. So delicious and your kids will love it too. Different onions, different sweeteners or spices or no spices at all can make a difference in flavor of the jam. Dan is doing a great job on the bunkie. I love that loft area. It will make a nice warm place to sleep in cold weather. We are getting mid 20F evening temps this coming week so time to finish cleaning my garden and pulling dahlia tubers. Already looking at seeds for next year!

[@elizabethlink3993]

💚 All those beautiful onions! Freeze dried, frozen, onion jam-yum! That Bunkie is so nice looking-such quality. Glad you'll be getting a break come winter. 💚

[@janninehaslam9204]

Hiya Chelsea lovely to see a new vlog. Thank you xjx

[@danamama6766]

The jam looks good, the little cabin oh my gosh. And the kitchen will be so happy getting regenerized. hugs

[@janisgriffin7278]

Think I will make the yummy-looking Basalmic onion jam🥰 I am so sensitive to onions- very lethal!!! I’ll have my husband chop the onions‼️I too am sooo ready for Winter ❄️😇❣️🥰

[@rosemaryus-ct6151]

lethal as in allergic?

[@kevinknight470]

Hey Chelsea, thanx for sharing. Best wishes to You and Family for the Holidays. Love Balsamic Vinegar. That Onion Jam has got to be amazing and please find the gogles, LOL. God bless. 😃

[@tressanallenmartin9336]

I totally agree with you seasoning your pot

[@greenrockgarden2851]

Yay Chelsea! I know you’re happy to have the canning behind you for the season!

[@janeweldon8874]

Can’t wait to see the finished kitchen! Your onion jam sounds absolutely delicious! ❤️

[@jennifermackie2913]

Oh oh oh...I have been waiting for the pantry tour!

[@susanwinslow9361]

STEAM canner ,,,, I bought one and love it,Thank-you as well to you for suggesting onion jam,,,,it is amazing

[@lisabooker6405]

The cabin is sooo cute! I’m going to have to save my pennies so I can come stay when you’re up and running. 😊 I’m excited to see what you do with your cabinets as well. I just love seeing others so excited about good stuff. It makes your heart happy. Cya in the next video. God bless you all. ~Lisa

[@jeezumcrow8655]

I made balsamic onion jam about 3 weeks ago. I put it over grilled pork chops and my husband LOVED it.

[@dawnt5587]

I can’t wait for your pantry tour.

[@belieftransformation]

Wonderful progress all over the ranch; thanks for sharing! That bunkie is so darling! The canning looks delicious & I’m happy for you getting a break from preserving, although you are always busy in the kitchen! I love my birch cabinets even though they’re recycled from a school homeconomics that had the option to salvage. I think I’ll strip mine to bare wood & oil them next time I re-do them. I love seeing the grain in the wood! Blessings to everyone 🤗💕🇨🇦

[@LovesRock]

Did you see the cabinet colour the DIY wife did in their friends house recently? So beautiful! Would look great in your kitchen with the white and the wooden tones 😸

[@Thesevenbird]

I burn candles while chopping onions and it helps

[@jacquethirlkel3001]

When I chop onions ( I freeze them in one cup baggies inside a big freezer bag for later cooking) , I peel them into very cold water in a big bowl with a big plate or pot lid over it. This cuts down on the stuff making my eyes burn and tear up. I let them sit in the cold water about an hour. I do like the idea of wearing swimming goggles. 👍🏻

[@trainman2860]

We had -15 here in Princeton yesterday. Yes very cold for this early in the season.

[@melissamoeller9608]

I love balsamic onion jam! Such a treat. Im pretty new to your channel, and am really enjoying your videos. Are the ‘bunkies’ guest houses? Will they have bathrooms, etc? Also, how many kiddos do you have. I’m just curious about your way of life, and look forward to learning more.

[@tammystewart7615]

I have a brother and family friend who would love this spread! Christmas presents!

[@KAStodgell]

I love the new cabin. How fun. I want to try the jam recipe. I don’t like the green as much.

[@DianneNash-nh5vu]

Thanks Chelsea!😘

[@karenjoy7557]

That spread is good with cheese and on sandwiches big time or salads... U need to build more little cabins...I would love to come over but in spring I think...It looks cold over there now...❤😂❤😂❤😂

[@SauerPatchGardening]

I love sweet savory too. I just made apple pepper jelly, I've made watermelon pepper jelly and onion pepper jelly. I want to make tomato jelly, and I'm going to do this recipe! I love balsamic vinegar too. Love it. It's a staple in our house.I love a good snack board. I enjoy the variety of all the different flavors and eat small portions like that all the time. I really enjoy making different kinds of jelly. In the spring I make dandelion jelly and I tried corn cob jelly this year for the first time. Both flavors are a kind of like honey. I also made rose hip and apple jelly, and crab apple jelly. Raspberry and strawberry jelly. I think I have a small addiction to making jelly..😂 I just counted and I have 65 half pints of jelly on my canning pantry shelves! 😳 😂 guess I better go make some toast.

[@sharonpeta2390]

Love your videos. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤😊

[@helene2737]

Good for you too take a little brake now after all canning. Have a nice more ”lazy” time Helene in sweden

[@XOjmmXO]

I did some maple, bacon, and onion jam...it was SOOO good.

[@chris3m98]

Forgot to ask if you & Dan don't like the snow & cold why haven't you moved to a better climate?

[@LittleMountainRanch]

Our family is all here.

[@catejordan7244]

Would love to see a close up of the chopped onions as I am not sure what they would look like done in a food processor. My hand chopped are more of a dice and my food processor is more of a mince. Finally noticed you are Williams lake I have been trying to guess and was thinking south Kootneys 😀

[@LittleMountainRanch]

Mine has a dicing attachment that chops them into perfect diced size.

[@db33400]

I can eat that Balsamic Onion jam on a spoon out of the jar it is sooooo yummy. I set a small fan on the cupboard beside me blowing the onion fumes away and it really helps.....just a thought. God's blessings....🥰🥰🥰

[@countryinthecity3736]

That onion jam looked so good. The color reminds me of fig jam. I cant wait to see your kitchen re done

[@kdonor]

I made lots of balsamic onion jam and shared with friends and family.

[@scotserve]

That man of yours is amazing because i can't imagine anyone one doing all that on their own. And you're not far from him so it will be both of you doing the 😊. My brothr does have one but let's just say he had people building it. He picked the furnishings and the bed's but he has someone living in it ,

[@LittleMountainRanch]

He really is!

[@emilysimmons8794]

YOU DID IT! What an accomplishment! Bravo!

[@cathykillion6544]

Enjoyed the video

[@kaybusby7507]

That jam looks amazing wish I could taste it 😋. The small cabin is so cute . Thank you for sharing

[@janetbattaglia8869]

i love my sweet onion jam on a pork roast.

[@janetpirlot8329]

I bought 2 steam canner, I love them, such a time saver when you have tons of canning to do

[@dhansonranch]

Jam looks good- might have to try making some. Cabin looks great! I am curious though why you would put the solar array between the cabin and the house - I would think the edge of garden and pasture would be more beneficial...a little further away but out of sight a bit and in full sun. Just a thought.

[@OMGitsaClaire]

Onion jam is also good on burgers and meatloaf. Especially cheeseburgers with Swiss or Gouda!

[@Nancy-zk9dj]

Done! Great work, thanks for sharing it all with us! 👍❤️👍

[@lynsmith2698]

Hi Chelsea. I just finished making onion jam too, we love it. It’s it so versatile. I love it as algae n chicken or pork chops also slathered on top of burgers or meatloaf. Love the bunky, dang….it’s so cute. 🌷🇨🇦

[@Sarah-zg5qs]

Sweet onion jam tastes good on anything. I use brown sugar whem making it, and try it on meatloaf.

[@chris3m98]

I don't know if you have a Menards store but there is a great sale on canning jars here in Michigan.

[@flipflopgardener6629]

The onion jam is great on hamburgers and incorporated into meatloaf 😊

[@siamese35]

You should put a light under your white shelf above the stove. It would bring some brightness over there, like you mentioned when you got white appliances again.

[@LittleMountainRanch]

I LOVE that idea. I'll do that so keep an eye out - you can know it was you who inspired it!

[@stacypotts6341]

It was 82° in southern middle Tennessee today, and the sun set before 6:00pm. Been wanting to try some different onion jams.

[@phronsiekeys]

Now it can snow!!

[@mcintyrefarm634]

I share your sentiments, a real sense of accomplishment to see all that preserving done! But winter is the same for us a chance to wind down a bit, so I really dont mind it. Love the turtle necks Chelsea looks so cozy for the cold weather. Does anyone know if you can re-use the Mason classico spaghetti sauce jars/ with a new lid of course for pressure canning?

[@elizabethseaborn3179]

Absolutely want to see as much as possible. I have been thinking of doing the same with my cabinets.

[@deno.520]

Putting a steam canner on my Christmas wish list this year. You motivate me to just get started! Love the bunkie and can't wait to see how the kitchen reno turns out!

[@williej3831]

That onion jam looks wonderful. Maybe I will try and make some. Love love love the bunky. I need one of those for my grown grand kids when they come to visit.

[@kellyhawes9293]

I too have old cabinets. I should put some more trim on them to "change them" a bit. I painted them a deep green, to match my Formica green marble countertops. I loved it, but I'm ready for a change . What I'd REALLY like is butcher block countertops, and a different color cabinets. Maybe in the spring???❤

[@ellispoo44]

Love your channel any chance of going to 4K soon?

[@LittleMountainRanch]

Yes! I just got a new camera, just trying to wrap my head around using it.😁

[@bonnied3550]

Thank you Chelsea for sharing your and your families journey. The cabin is so cute and San is doing a great job😃👍🏼 I am going to try that onion jam sounds yummy. Look forward to seeing the progress as well as the results of all your families hard work on this next kitchen update😃👍🏼

[@cathyc2889]

Have you ever tried freeze drying sliced cabbage? just curious how it works? Also so happy you are done canning for the year! Can't wait to see your pantry tour! Love watching you ..

[@LittleMountainRanch]

I haven’t, but curious if anyone has and the results.

[@bonniemantel4954]

I’m sure you’re excited to get a new kitchen counter although I have loved seeing yours. My grandma had the same counter in her kitchen so every time I watched one of your videos, I thought of her.

[@LittleMountainRanch]

I actually really love my counter too, but it has so many nicks, scratches and cut marks in it that I think replacing it would be a good idea. It is last on the list so we get to enjoy it for awhile yet.

[@peggymajerus7531]

Can’t wait to see it all done😊

[@tammimerritt9011]

I so enjoy your videos! I have a bunch of herbs loaded in the freeze dryer right now as we are expecting our first frost early next week. I also have the last of the apples in the water bath canner right now. I pulled a load of apples out of the freeze dryer this morning. There are 6 apples left on the counter....what a relief. I have 25 lbs of tomatoes sitting on the counter. I just couldn't help but get a box of what is the last of field tomatoes when I picked up the apples. It will be ketchup tomorrow. I agree that it will be nice to enjoy a slower pace

[@lynnbarnes1184]

It looks like you use acrylic paint on your cupboards. If you wanted something that lasted longer you would have to take finish down to raw wood and use oil base. Love the channel.

[@LittleMountainRanch]

We are using oil based this time.

[@lovewolf4103]

I recomend trying ajvar, it a tipical balkan souce and its best homemade and its is best eaten with meat. You make it prom red papers

[@lindajames4122]

I am going to make that onion jam tomorrow or the next day. I am sure I will like it. Thanks for the recipe.

[@estherjohnson5092]

Fig and onion jam is very delicious ❤

[@iartistdotme]

I will be making your recipe for onion jam! I visited your link for the Attainable Sustainable site and sign-up and now will have fun looking through all her posts - can't wait - thanks for the link.

[@inspiredclips8245]

I just signed up for your newsletter. I was certain that i had (just mearly because i know i want to be getting one, so i must have lol), i checked my spam folder but nothing was there, and that was confirmation; ,I had not signed up at all. Now back to the show...

[@LittleMountainRanch]

I hope you enjoy it when you get it. I'm really happy with it.

[@milda0820]

💖💖💖

[@carolkantner1770]

I have never tried onion jam. Kitchen reno is on my list of to dos.😢

[@cindycam9651]

Both my kids love onions and balsamic vinegar! I’m definitely going to try this one!